Happy and Bright Backgrounds

I'm not really on the ball with my blog lately and for that I apologize.  I really did have good intentions but something always came up.  :(  I'll try to get back into the swing of things over the next couple weeks.

I wanted to share my next workshop.  You can still sign up to attend the classes.  Join us on Friday, June 13 at 9:30am or 7pm.  Here's what you'll create:

We'll be making 2 each of these three designs, for $15.  Do they look familiar?  They should.  They were inspired by the current Idea Book and just a little tweaked to make them work for our workshop.   Here are better photos of each design.

Would you like to create these cards, but don't live close enough to attend or the date just doesn't work for you?  Sign up for my Create-at-Home kit, for an extra $5.  Shipping will be added if needed.  All stamping will be done for you.

Email me today to get your name on a kit or on a spot at the class.

CTMH: May Stamp-of-the-Month Blog Hop

It's time for another Stamp-of-the-Month Blog Hop!  If you arrived from Haley's blog, you're on the right track.

Welcome to May!  Now, if only someone would tell the weather.  My tulips, which are normally almost done by now haven't even bloomed, although I'm finally seeing some buds.  As I write this, it's cold, almost winter coat cold!  I'm eagerly awaiting warmer weather.  But hopefully, these bright, fun cards I've created will help brighten your day.

Here is the stamp set we're highlighting this month:

I absolutely love this fun set!  The images are so cute.  I wanted them to stand out and they're perfect for standing alone.  Here are the three cards I made with my favourite images from the set:

The card bases are all top-folding, which made it easier to tie the Baker's Twine around the card front.  All the images were stamped with pigment inks.  I used my craft heater to make sure it was really dry before I coloured the top ribbon and the bottom apple.  See list below for supplies used.

Now, it's time to hop on over to Susan's blog and find out what fun projects she created with this set.  And remember, this stamp set is only available for the month of May, so contact your consultant to get your hands on one.

Supplies used:

White Daisy Cardstock

You've Got a Friend stamp set

Chocolate Baker's Twine (retired)

Sparkles: brown & tan (retired)

Marvy Uchida Le Pen

Foam Tape

Pigment inks: Black, Chocolate and Cranberry

Alcohol marker sets: Buttercup, Creme Brulee, Cranberry, Sorbet, Sweet Leaf

CTMH: December SOTM Blog Hop

It's time again!  Another Stamp-of-the-Month Blog Hop.  If you came from the fabulous Wendy, you're on the right track.  I'm sure she's knocked your socks off with her amazing talent.

Although it's December and you're probably in full Christmas-prep mode, our SOTM gets you focused on something else.  In fact, you can create some perfect Christmas gifts with it!  Here's what's included in the set:

I used it to create a set of cards.  I might give them as a gift, but I might just hold on to them.  Not sure yet.  My inspiration for these cards came from My Craftroom Creations.  Check out Deb's blog for gorgeous clean and simple designs.

Here are my cards:

The tags are all cut from White Daisy, using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and the bases are cut from our Kraft cardstock.  I stamped each image in a different colour, masking the sentiment so I could stamp that part in Black.  Then, using our handy ruler, I drew lines around the edges of the tags because they needed some grounding.  I added a strip of matching cardstock and matching ribbon and popped the tag.  Not all the ribbon is from Close To My Heart.  I'm a bit of a ribbon collector, so I'm not sure where they all came from.  The yellow one, though is from a gift bag!  

Below are photos of all 12 cards.  But if you'd rather be on your way, feel free to hop on over to Wanda's blog and check out what she's created.

Here are all 12 cards:

Now hop on over to Wanda's blog and enjoy the hop!

Happy Creating!