Two Weeks 'Til Christmas - Wow!

It's hard to believe that Christmas will be here in just a few short weeks.  The good news is that the house is decorated, we've done some baking and my cards have been mailed.  We'll put up the real tree this week. 

Angel: Cricut Christmas on DCWV glitter stack

Background:  DCWV Christmas Combo and green cardstock

Embellishments:  Gold ribbon

Stamped message inside:  "Wishing you Christmas Cheer" embossed with white powder

I'll try and be more diligent about posting regularly.

Hope you're enjoying the lead-up to Christmas!

Theme of the day "Happy Anniversary"

My dear family and friends celebrated their wedding anniversary over the past few months - ranging from the 4 year mark to 55 wonderful years of wedded bliss.

For my dear nephew and his wife - the perfect pair card:

Recipe:  Recollections turquoise blue cardstock, scraps from SEI Oasis

Sweethearts Cartridge for the shoes and "perfect pair" phrase

Stamp Autumn Leaves

Pearl ribbon embellishment and "dream" grommet

The interesting fold for this card is a technique from Yoliebean

The next card was for my dear BFF and her husband:

Recipe:  Card base DCWV Shimmer Stack

Damask Decor Cartridge for the bird and intricate shape

"Joyeux Anniversaire" stamped on vellum

Next card was for my dear sister and her husband:



Recipe:  DCWV Shimmer stack for base and layers

Ornamental Iron Cartridge for "gate" cutout

Autum Leaves for Happy Anniversary stamp

And last, but not least, the card for my dear parents celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary:

Bazzil Green for base and dark blue for layer

Sweethearts Cartridge for Lovebirds

Mini  pearl embellishments and stamp with embossing powder

I will be back soon to give you more updates of my work!





Happy Halloween

I can't believe that it has been several months (almost two) since I last updated my blog.  Thankfully I have been creative during these past weeks with knitting and card making - I just haven't shared my work.

As today is Halloween, I thought it would be most appropriate to show you the favours that I prepared for my family and the few kids (actually only 3) that will visit us this evening.  We live in the country on a cul-de-sac and only the neighbours' kids visit our door. So they get full size chocolate bars.

The project is easily done with some Halloween paper cut at 8" x 7", extra scrap at 2" for the band and then I used my cricut (Wrap It Up cart) for a few of the embellishments.  I bought a crimper to bind the ends together.

Have a happy Halloween!

Coffee anyone?

It's Saturday morning and I'm just getting ready to start my day.  Will you share a latte with me?

The base of the card is DCWV Glitter stack.  Then layered with DCWV All Dressed up Stack.  I added a ribbon for embellishment.  Using the cricut, I cut the "Happy Birthday", coffee mug and flower circle.  The mug was from "Joys of the Season" cart. I used Tulip puff paint to create the latte foam. 

Images of Summer

For today's blog, as we head into the long weekend for Labour Day, I thought I would post the different cards that I made with the theme of summer.

First, a card for my niece to thank her and her husband for their wonderful hospitality:

Most of the cardstock used was from my scrap stash.  I embossed the cones to make them look real and inked the edges of the icecream.  I added a small brad for the "Thank You" and a simple ribbon.

For the next card, it's a swimming theme using the cartridge "3 Birds on Parade".  It's a small card, 3 x 3, but perfect for my son.

For this card, the solid paper is Bazzil and the striped is SEI Oasis collection



And then for a nice summer night out on the town, this card for my daughter (also a 3 x 3 card). 

The cardstock for the base and dress was DCWV The Sweet collection and the shoes and background for the frame was DCWV matstock glitter.

And finally, for a sweet girl who just received her driver's license, a nice blue car.

I can't remember which cardstock I used for this one.  I believe the car is DCWV matstock glitter.  I simply added a daisy embellishment and a brown and blue polka dot ribbon.

Happy Friday everyone!

"Girlie" Birthday Cards

In July and August, three young ladies had their birthday.  I had recently purchased the Cricut cart "Forever Young" and decided to explore this cart.

The first card was for my best friend's 15 year-old daughter.  I made the card, envelope and a small purse for her gift card.  The inspiration from the card came from "JenN" who had created this reflection image for a journal cover. 

For the skirt, I pleated the pink and black ribbon.  The reflection in the mirror, was taking the same shape but using the flipped image and making it smaller.  The cardstock used is primarily DCWV Shimmer Stack and white carstock for the base. 

The cardstock for the envelope and purse is ATD Black Tie.



The next card was for my dear niece, a first time Mom.  As we all know, the days can be quite busy and demanding with a young baby and so I really just wanted to wish her a wonderful day.



I used a new Martha Stewart punch around the page and a Nestabilities circle punch.  The cardstock base is DCWV Shimmer stack and

The last card was again for my best friend's daughter who turned 17 and loves Sephora products.  I made a larger purse for her gift card.

The cardstock for the card is DCWV Shimmer Stack which I embossed with Cuttlebug Polka Dot folder.  The accessories were cut on DCWV glitter matstack.  The large purse was cut from "Must Have Larger than Life" paper stack which is 24" by 12".

I had a lot of fun making these cards.  Every time I make a new card, I learn a new technique.  By the time I'm done, I know what I would differently but I'm still pleased with these results.

Hope you "Have a Great Day" today!

Back to School Routine

Well I've had a fabulous summer and now it's back to the fall routine - meaning school for my two kids and work. My son started back on Monday (yes unfortunately he starts the week before Labour Day) and he's in grade 12 now.  This is his final year of high school and then onto college.  My daughter will start her third year of university next week but has started to get organized by buying books, confirming her classes and of course paying her tuition fees.  Wow! The time sure goes by quickly!

I've been making several cards while I enjoyed the summer as I even brought all my supplies and tools to the cottage.  The only thing that I didn't have the time to do was to blog.  So in the coming days and weeks, I'll post the 25+ cards that I've made during the months of July and August.

So for today, here is the quick and easy card that I made to accompany some my homemade jam that we were giving to a client.

Enjoy your day and the nice sunny weather!