Friday 29 May 2020

Maker's Movement - Baked With Love

Hello, my friends!

I'm back today to share a fun new project for Maker's Movement

 I've used the adorable In the Kitchen Stamp Set,
to create a sweet little recipe book.

I've also used the Borders Stamp Set,
as well as just a couple of stamps from the Essential Sentiments Stamp Set.

The inspiration for this project came from a recipe book that my aunt made,
and gifted to me at my wedding shower,
We'll be celebrating 35 years of marriage in just two weeks,
and I'm still using the recipe book!

It's a wonderful idea for gift,
or you can just make one for yourself!

Here's the front cover of my recipe book:


I cut the covers from white chipboard,
just a little bit bigger than the 3 x 5 recipe cards.
I did all the stamping, and then inked the cover with distress ink.
I colored the sweet cupcake with Stickles,
and added some to the circle border.


I found some very brightly colored recipe cards in my stash.
I included four cards of each of the four colours.
Since these cards are so colorful,
I did all the stamping on them with black ink.


In the top right corner I stamped a food,
in the bottom left I stamped a utensil,
then I filled in the other corners with the border stamps.


I know the stamping cuts into the recipe space
but I left the whole back side clear.
Lots of room on the front for the title and ingredients list.



In case you don't have some of the bright recipe cards
I included some white ones to show you how then can be just as fun.


These white cards could be stamped in black
and colored in, as I did in my samples.
Alternatively, they could be stamped using bright and colorful inks.
There are so many creative ways to use these fun stamps.


Here's the back cover.
I stamped "To" and "From", using the stamps from the Essential Sentiments Stamp Set,
along with the heart and sentiment from the In the Kitchen set.
Finally, I tied some pretty ribbons on the binding wires. 


All three of these stamp sets are great multi-use stamp sets!
They all stamp beautifully - clear and crisp!
So much fun!

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Maker's Movement Products Used:

 In the Kitchen Stamp Set

Borders Stamp Set


Other Materials Used:
Bind-It-All;
Zutter Wires;
White Chipboard;
3 x 5 Recipe Cards;
Jet Black Archival Ink;
Distress Ink - Salty Ocean;
Stickles - Frosted Lace, Xmas Red, Worn Lipstick.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll be back soon with another fun project!

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Thursday 28 May 2020

My Scrap Chick - Planner Pockets

Hello, my friends!

Today I have a fun new project share for My Scrap Chick!

Today I'm featuring the:

HP Classic Planner Pocket Horizontal

This is just one variation of pockets available in the shop.

There are many to choose from, including an insert bundle!
You can find ALL of them HERE.

Every year I put a planner together for my DT schedule.
This year I am using a Happy Planner Notebook,
and I think it's my favorite one to date!
The one thing I was missing was some pockets,
so I was thrilled to be able to make some using this cut file!

Here are the three pockets I made:

I wasn't fussy about the paper I used.
I just wanted it to be double-sided and colourful!


This is the HP Notebook I used.
It seemed very appropriate! ;o)


I wanted one pocket in the back.
This is the straight across cut variation, which I mirrored before cutting.


This one is in the middle.
This is the second straight across variation.


This is the third variation, with an angled pocket.

These pockets are so useful to add supply lists, notes, receipts.
As I mentioned, I'm really loving this system.
and will probably be using it long term.
It's so very easy to add or remove pages, or even sections. 

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll be back soon with another fun project share!

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Don't forget to do that!
You really don't want to miss out on any of the great freebies! :o)

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Wednesday 27 May 2020

Dies R Us - Happy Birthday Card!

Happy Wednesday, my friends!

 Today I'm sharing a new projecet for Dies R Us.

Aren't dies wonderful?
They make it so fun to create a new project,
Each die has such a great variety of creative possibilities!

The featured die set on my card, the Petite Peony Cluster,
is one that I will be playing with often. 

Here's my card:


I began with a white A2 card base.
To that I added added the green designer paper.
I cut the brown print down to 4" x 5 1/4".
I then used the Tutti Designs - Nesting Stitched Ovals die to cut an oval from the center.
I cut a second oval from the script paper.
I adhered the brown print to the green background. 
Then I adhered the oval in place using foam tape. 
It is raised enough that you can get just a hint of the green around the edges.


I then cut two of the frame pieces from the Petite Peony Cluster die,
from some matching green cardstock. 
I adhered them in place on either side of the oval,
with half of the cut extending out from the oval. 

I then cut six of the single flowers, from the blue print designer paper. 
I shaped them, to add dimension, before adhering them in place. 
I then added a green rhinestone to the center of each flower. 


Finally, I die-cut the Happy Birthday from the Impression Obsession - Greetings Set.
These greetings are such a lovely font, and so intricate.
It's one of my "Must Have" sets!


 There you have it...my Happy Birthday card!
Thanks so much for stopping in today!
I'll be back next week with another fun project!

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Dies R Us Product Used:








Other Materials Used:
Prima - Madeline Collection;
Recollections - Cardstock;
Crafts - Green Rhinestones.


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Thanks for stopping by!

Monday 25 May 2020

Simply Crafty SVGs - Flower Center Panel Card

Hello, my friends!

Welcome to a new project share for Simply Crafty SVGs!

This month I'm combining pieces from two cut files
to make one fun card.
 I will call it my Flower Center Panel Card.

I've used:

Cupcake Center Panel Card
and
Pitcher of Flowers Card.

Here's my card:


Isn't that fun?


It's such a fun card base
with so many creative possibilities!
I cut multiple layers and sizes of the flowers, 
as well as the lovely greenery,
from the Pitcher of Flowers Card file.


These days there are so many reasons 
to make and share a nice Thank You card!


Head on over to the shop and check out both of these fun files!
See what you're inspired to make!

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File from Simply Crafty SVGs:

Cupcake Center Panel Card
and
Pitcher of Flowers Card.

Other Materials Used:
Cricut Cardstock;
K & Company - Watercolor Bouquet;
CTMH Ink;
Unknown Sentiment Stamp.

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Thanks for stopping by today!
I hope you found some inspiration!
I'll be back next month to share a brand new project! :o)

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Thursday 21 May 2020

Vilda Stamps - Bee Happy!

Hello, my friends!

I'm back with my second project for Vilda Stamps!

On the 12th and 21st of each month, I will be sharing two projects/blog posts,
that I hope will inspire you to get some Vilda Stamps of your own.
They have such a fabulous variety of stamps to create with!
Due to the time difference between Canada and Sweden,
I will share my first project in the evening,
and my second project the next morning.

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This time I have made a fun little Bee Happy Card!

Here it is:


I stamped the adorable image onto watercolour paper.
I then coloured it with watercolour pencils and a water brush.
I then stamped and layered the sentiment.
It comes in the set, along with a second sentiment,
and two other cute images. 


I make so many bee projects
that I decided it paid to invest in these fun nesting hexagon dies.
It created the perfect shape for my card base,
along with the fun layers!


To finish off the card,
I added some pretty Stickles to the flower and the wings!

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Vilda Stamps Used:



Other Materials Used:
Recollections Cardstock;
Watercolour Paper;
Prima Watercolor Pencils;
Water Brush;
Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black;
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Stitched Hexgons;
Star Dust Stickles.

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Thanks so much for taking a look!
I'll be back soon with more fun Vilda projects!

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If you're not familiar with Vilda Stamps, they are located in Sweden!
I've been a big fan of the stamps since I was introduced to them 
while working on a DT in Germany!
The stamps can be purchased from Engstroms Artstudio AB.
They ship all over the world.

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Here are all the links for you:


Wednesday 20 May 2020

Vilda Stamps - Thank You For Your Kindness!

Hello, my friends!

It's my time to share some projects for Vilda Stamps!

On the 12th and 21st of each month, I will be sharing two projects/blog posts,
that I hope will inspire you to get some Vilda Stamps of your own.
They have such a fabulous variety of stamps to create with!
Due to the time difference between Canada and Sweden,
I will share my first project in the evening,
and my second project the next morning.

Today I have made another CAS card.
It was fun and fast to put together!

Here it is:


I used a small flower motif from the V656 Stamp Set,
I stamped it randomly all over my background,
before adding it to my coloured card base.


I then stamped the sentiment from the V693 Stamp Set,
matted it, and adhered it in place with foam tape.


Finally, I added a small matching ribbon bow!
These days there seem to be even more reasons to send a card like this! :o)

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Vilda Stamps Used:



Other Materials Used:
Recollections Cardstock;
Stampin Up Pool Party Ink;
Offray Ribbon.

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Thanks so much for taking a look!
I'll be back soon with my second project!

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If you're not familiar with Vilda Stamps, they are located in Sweden!
I've been a big fan of the stamps since I was introduced to them 
while working on a DT in Germany!
The stamps can be purchased from Engstroms Artstudio AB.
They ship all over the world.

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Here are all the links for you:


Sunday 17 May 2020

Rinea Tutorial - A Pretty Pair of Foiled Teacups

Hello, my friends!

Today I have a new tutorial for Rinea.
Sadly, this is my last project for the DT at Rinea.
After two years, I've made the tough decision to step down.
It won't be my last project using these wonderful foiled papers.
I'll continue to use them in future projects.

Today I'm sharing a fun little set of foiled teacups.
These foiled papers are perfect to use with a 3D die project.
They hold their shape beautifully!

Here are my teacups:


Here's how I did it:


Materials Used:



Sizzix Brenda Walton Teacup Die.


1. I wanted to make my teacup a combination of Sapphire and Gold. I went ahead and stacked both colors of the foiled paper on the die, and then ran it through my die-cutting machine. 
2 Simply assemble the die-cut pieces.

Since I had cut 2 of each pieces, I went ahead and assembled both the teacups. The die also includes a little tea tag but I didn't use it.


Aren't they pretty little cups?
I like the color combination, and think they look very elegant.


Although I decided to leave my teacups plain,
there are many ways you could embellish them:
add flowers, trim, lace, etc.
They are a really good size for adding treats too.


I think they would be really lovely decor pieces for a teaparty!
There could be one at each place setting, filled with treats,
along with the names on the tea tags.
Such a fun project!


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Thanks so much for stopping by today!
See you again very soon!
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Tuesday 12 May 2020

Vilda Stamps - You Are So Special!

Hello, my friends!

I'm back with my second project for Vilda Stamps!

On the 12th and 21st of each month, I will be sharing two projects/blog posts,
that I hope will inspire you to get some Vilda Stamps of your own.
They have such a fabulous variety of stamps to create with!
Due to the time difference between Canada and Sweden,
I will share my first project in the evening,
and my second project the next morning.

This time I have made a fun layered tag,

using V656 - Kit With Flower Elves Stamp Set,

and V693 - English Texts 2010 Stamp Set.

Here it is:


I stamped the image onto watercolour paper,
and coloured it using watercolour pencils and a water brush.
Once it was dry, I cut it out using a shaped die.
I then cut a largie shape from purple cardstock,
and one larger still from the designer paper.

I then adhered the purple cardstock onto the designer paper.
I then attached the stamped image in place with a small purple brad.

Here's a closer look at the image:


Here's why I attached the image piece with a brad.
The piece can swivel out of the way to reveal the stamped sentiment,
and space to leave a private note.


Here's a closer look at the sentiment: 


To finish off my tag,
I added a crinkled seam binding bow to the top of the tag.
Finally, I added some stickles to the image to make it sparkle!


Vilda Stamps Used:




Other Materials Used:
Watercolour Paper;
Watercolour Pencils;
Water Brush;
Purple Cardstock;
Purple Ink;
Spellbinders Labels Eight Dies;
K & Company Watercolor Bouquet Paper;
Star Dust Stickles;
Small Purple Brad;
Seam Binding Bow.

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Thanks so much for taking a look!
I'll be back soon with more fun Vilda projects!

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If you're not familiar with Vilda Stamps, they are located in Sweden!
I've been a big fan of the stamps since I was introduced to them 
while working on a DT in Germany!
The stamps can be purchased from Engstroms Artstudio AB.
They ship all over the world.

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Here are all the links for you:


Monday 11 May 2020

Vilda Stamps - Good Friends Are Like Stars...

Hello, my friends!

It's my time to share some projects for Vilda Stamps!

On the 12th and 21st of each month, I will be sharing two projects/blog posts,
that I hope will inspire you to get some Vilda Stamps of your own.
They have such a fabulous variety of stamps to create with!
Due to the time difference between Canada and Sweden,
I will share my first project in the evening,
and my second project the next morning.

Today I have created a very CAS card using:

V850 - Squares, Circle and Star Stamp Set,

and V693 - English Texts 2010 Stamp Set.

Here it is:


I began with an A2 white cardstock card base.
I covered the front of the card with yellow cardstock.
I cut a piece of white cardstock to 4" x 5 1/4",
and stamped it randomly with the Star stamp from the V850 set.


When the yellow ink was set, 
I stamped the sentiment from V693 with embossing ink.
I then sprinkled it with black embossing powder and heat set it.
In the photo above you cand see the lovely shine of the embossing. 

In the photo below you can see the detail of the stamp.
I really like the style of it;
such a fun mixture of fonts with some fun distressing.


This would be a great card to mail off to any friend!
It has such a great generic style that it would be great for men too!

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Vilda Stamps Used:




Other Materials Used:
Yellow and White Cardstock;
CTMH Buttercup Ink;
Embossing Ink:
Black Embossing Powder;
Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Pen.

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Thanks so much for taking a look!
I'll be back soon with my second project!

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If you're not familiar with Vilda Stamps, they are located in Sweden!
I've been a big fan of the stamps since I was introduced to them 
while working on a DT in Germany!
The stamps can be purchased from Engstroms Artstudio AB.
They ship all over the world.

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Here are all the links for you:


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