Carol's Cards and More

Baby, it's cold outside

2009-10-27T04:52:00.000-07:00

Here is a simple traditional card I put together with my latest FAVORITE SS Scenic Season that screams for glitter.
I also used a swirly stamp (can't remember which stamp set for this one) to portray a windy day. Simple, but I think it gives a few chills.

Tree-Trimmings

2009-10-25T12:47:00.000-07:00

Here is one of the cards I made for my little gathering on Friday night. This is one stamp set that pretty much requires the Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the string with the ornament properly. I used WW, Old Olive and a bit of the new specialty designer series paper Christmas Cocoa Specialty. You can't tell from the picture but the little bit of the DP is actually textured in a felt like feel. Very pretty. Also used Dazzling Diamonds on the ornaments.

Simple Flower Christmas Card

2009-10-21T04:46:00.000-07:00

The colors of this card make it feel Christmasy.
Easy when you have SU's sizzlits dies that I actually use with my CB. No stamping involved except with a Christmas sentiment inside the card.

Dasher!

2009-10-18T06:36:00.000-07:00

Another great little stamp that you have to have.
Used it with Soft Suede with some of the new Merry Moments DP.
Some other CS used is Real Red, Kraft and VV. The ribbon is from last year's Christmas Mini (I think). On the antlers I used Dazzling Diamonds here and there with the two-way glue.

Medallion!

2009-10-16T05:21:00.000-07:00

One word - one stamp. This is an amazing stamp. You will not regret having this one. For this card I used Chocolate Chip CS, Crushed Curry (another favorite) and VV. Ink is Soft Suede and the Curly Label Punch that I just got. Also used a Build a Brad just to add a little zing as well as the mat pack all around the image.

Mojo Monday #108

2009-10-13T17:02:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for this week's challenge.
Used A Walk in the Park Paper with Basic Grey
and used markers for the stamped image.
Also used my new Modern Label Punch which
you have to have if you have the wonderword punch.

Designed by Joyce

2009-10-12T05:46:00.000-07:00

Upon my MIL's visit this week-end to celebrate Thanksgiving, she had the brilliant idea of putting together these two stamp sets to make this beautiful card. Pretty good for a first time stamper right? So here is her creation.

12 years on our road together...

2009-10-05T05:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday to celebrate our 12th year anniversary, we ventured out to Dunham, Quebec in the Eastern Townships to visit some of the wineries out there. What a georgeous and pleasant surprise to find such beautiful landscape! It was somewhat of a foggy day but as soon as we finished our first tasting, the sun came out. It was an unbelievable day. Thanks for lunch Gord. By the way the wine is quite good. A real pleasant surprise all the way around.

Mojo Monday #106

2009-09-30T16:36:00.000-07:00

Wow - it's been a while. The weeks are just flying by.
But I settled in last night and made this card for Mojo Monday
and like how it turned out. I wasn't too sure about the colors but night time stamping is not the best time for me. I haven't used this stamp set hardly at all, but as usual now it may be one of my fav's. Hope you like it.

Card with Sherrybee's Flower

2009-09-09T17:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a simple little card that I made using SU's rub-ons and a flower beautifully crocheted by Sherrybee from Arizona. I found her flowers on her Etsy gallery and just had to have them.
You can find her blog hereThanks Sherrybee!

Mojo Monday #103

2009-09-08T04:59:00.000-07:00

Here is my card for this week's challenge using SU's Give Thanks stamp set. I watercolored the pumpkin on my favorite SU watercolor paper that I got from Kerin Sylvester Stamps, Paper, Glitter!

Leaves: They are a Changin'

2009-09-04T06:22:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to use SU's Trendy Trees for a while but couldn't come up with any great ideas. So simple is usually the way to go.
I'm so used to doing challenges, that sometimes the creative juices take time to flow. So here is my little creation with what is yet to come around our parts of Quebec, the changing of the trees.

SPGSC28

2009-09-01T17:51:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for Kerin Sylvester's Stamps, Paper, Glitter! weekly challenge (last one for a while, she is taking a challenge break). I used the Happy from one of the first stamp sets I ever bought, Polka Dots & Paisley and some of the new in-colors 2009.

Grade 5 - First Day!

2009-08-31T05:19:00.000-07:00

Here it is! Grade 5! Very excited to be part of madame Ann-France's Grade 5/6 group. A little teacher appreciation gift I put together: a little post-it note pouch, paper clip jar, pencil holder and not in the picture, a little coaster.

Razzle Dazzle Stamp Club

2009-08-27T06:47:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of projects for my Mother Daughter Stamp Club tomorrow night. Thought I would use the heck out of Razzle Dazzle because it is as versatile as Baroque Motifs.

Tri-Fold Shutter Card

2009-08-23T14:29:00.000-07:00

I had been wanting to make one of these for the longest time.
It is super easy, just go to splitcoast and get the tutorial.
It's fun to see how everyone comes up with such different ideas.

August at Ausable Chasm

2009-08-21T06:35:00.000-07:00

Here is a wonderful shot that was taken by Jade that demonstrates the beauty of that area. It was a beautiful morning on our way to Lake George, NY for a couple days of screamin' fun at the Great Escape.

Mini Pizza Box & Note Cards

2009-08-13T05:53:00.000-07:00

I felt like doing a little kit yesterday, just simple matching cards with a matching little pizza box. I got the pattern for the box which I made in less than 10 minutes, from instructions I have had for a while by Jen del Muro. It is simply a 6"x11" piece of cardstock scored at 1" on either side of the 6" and 1, 5, 6 & 10" on the 11" side, and snipped on the edges. Super easy.
The note cards measure 3 1/2" x 7 1/2".

Used the Oval stamp set with Oval scallop punch, and on the VV cardstock, I used the very cute and colorful Razzle Dazzle Lemonade DP. The ribbon is the new in-color Crushed Curry.

SPGSC25

2009-08-10T12:39:00.000-07:00

My card for Kerin's challenge that you can find here. Her prize for this week is one yard each of the new In-color polka dot ribbon!

I used SU's Give Thanks stamp set for this challenge and watercolored on SU's WC paper. Not too keen on the inside of the card however, but some of the earlier stamp sets were difficult to cut and so often times I get that rubber mark and have to correct my error in the best way I can.

Oh and that big ol' button is from the Dollar Store from at least 3 years back!

Mojo Monday #98

2009-08-07T06:17:00.000-07:00

Here is a card for this week's challenge. This is a pretty color combo, easy on the eyes. I used SU's Happy Harmony SS with markers and my MIL stamped the image. The DP is Bella Bleu.

SPGSC24

2009-08-01T17:33:00.000-07:00

A fun little card using Ellzybell stamp. This was a fun challenge because of all the layering and again I used SU's watercolor paper which has changed the way I want to stamp. You can check Kerin's blog here for more fun challenges and other great ideas. She also has a great Make-n-Take kit for sale, everything pre-cut - just add the stamping. Check her out!

SC239

2009-07-30T06:17:00.000-07:00

Earlier this week I received a package of SU Watercolor Paper that I won from Kerin's blog Stamps, Paper, Glitter! that you can find here.
Well, can I just mention how great this paper is?! I had some watercolor paper amongst my supplies from either one of my kids' leftover art classes which I thought was acceptable quality. But after using the SU variety, you just can't compare. Trust me. So this is a card I made for Splitcoast Stampers' weekly sketch challenge using Echoes of Kindness stamp set and watercolors. Only problem now is that it seems I don't have enough stamp sets to watercolor!

Mojo Monday #97

2009-07-27T06:56:00.001-07:00

Here is the card I made for this week's challenge.
Mixing the old with the new colors and a stamp set
that says so much...

SPGSC23

2009-07-25T11:48:00.000-07:00

This was a real fun challenge this morning - I wasn't too sure about the color combo but when I put it all together I was quite pleased with the outcome. I pulled out some older in-color paper, like when was the last time you used Groovy Guava and Purely Pomegranate? You can find Kerin's blog here with her challenge. She also has a weekly prize for participating.

Becky Roberts' Designer Desk Set Tutorial...

2009-07-19T10:31:00.000-07:00

...or as I like to call it 'Thank God it's raining again!'. Yes for anyone who lives around the greater Montreal area, rain is what we have been getting. So I don't feel so terribly guilty being in my craft room plugging away at yet another of Becky's great tutorials. This one took me several hours, but I am quite pleased with the outcome. Check Becky's awesome blog Inking Idaho here

99% of supplies are from Stampin' Up!:
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla,Haiku DP
Stamp Set: Organic Grace, God's Beauty, Embrace Life
Accessories: Build a Brad, Various Punches
Ribbon: Old Olive GG
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Marigold

MOJO95

2009-07-16T16:26:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for this week's Mojo Challenge. I'm not too keen on the way this card is photographed, but I was a little too tired to re-take the shot.

Today I won Kerin Sylvester's blog candy give away today for her 150,000 hits! You can find her blog Stamps, Paper, Glitter! here Congratulations Kerin.
Check her blog out, she is crazy talented and has fun give-aways too!

Kerin Sylvester's Challenge

2009-07-13T11:18:00.000-07:00

I discovered a wonderful blog that belongs to Kerin Sylvester called Stamps, Paper, Glitter that you can find here
So this is the card I made for her challenge. Check out her blog, she has blog candy to be drawn July 19th for simply adding a comment.

Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer

2009-07-11T13:09:00.000-07:00

I came across this stamp at Scrapbook Centrale last week and had to have it. It is a little melancholy as this song is which was sung by Stevie Wonder at Michael Jackson's funeral. I am posting it for someone that has passed away in November that was very dear to me at one time, but I only learned of his passing just a few days ago.
He was a very special person, enjoyed life and taught me alot. I think he would have liked this card.

Mojo Monday #94

2009-07-08T13:10:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for this week's challenge. I haven't done one of these in a while and must admit it is not one of my favorite cards, but I took so much time making it - you know when you spend too much time and then just get frustrated with it and just glue it altogether. Just sayin...
But still love this Razzle Dazzle stamp set and new DP.

Razzle Dazzle

2009-07-07T05:11:00.000-07:00

Got the new colors and this really fun stamp set called Razzle Dazzle. Great for using with markers. So made this card just to show everything off. The new colors are great.

Welcome Little Sophie!

2009-07-05T18:07:00.000-07:00

Our neighbors just welcomed a wee little princess into the world.
She is absolutely beautiful! Just a bit over 7 lbs but feels light as a feather. Here is the card I made to for her. The swiss dots are from using the Cuttlebug. I got the tutorial from Lauren Meader's blog that you can find here

Purse-onally Perfect Notes by Becky Roberts

2009-07-03T10:35:00.000-07:00

Here is a project I have been working on that I got from Becky Roberts blog which you can find here. I had so much fun making this and wanted to do something a little different than Becky. For the flowers, I chose to use my embosslit die 'Simple Flower' by SU. I actually use this with by Cuttlebug and it works just fine. Super fun to make - I can't wait for Becky's next tutorial. She is amazing.

A birthday card for a great boss

2009-06-09T04:50:00.001-07:00

Here is a card I made for Christiane, our store manager, who is great to work for. Never a negative word, she works hard and is a true lady.

Au Revoir monsieur Pierre

2009-06-06T07:15:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we celebrated a wonderful Grade 4 teacher, monsieur Pierre, who is retiring after 32 years of teaching. We had a very nice celebration in his honor with the whole class and I think he was very touched. Here is a card I made for this occasion.

Bonne Fete Carole!

2009-06-05T05:41:00.000-07:00

Voici un petit 'kit' que j'ai fabriqué pour ma chum Carole
qui a célébré son anniversaire lundi, le 1er juin. Une petite carte, oui, mais elle a un si grand coeur...

Echoes of Kindness

2009-06-02T05:39:00.001-07:00

Here is a simple little card I made with the Hostess Set
'Echoes of Kindess'. What a great stamp set.
Simple, but it says so much.

Top Note Tote

2009-05-31T10:55:00.000-07:00

I saw this cute little tote box on Kerin Sylvester's amazing blog called Stamps, Paper, Glitter and just had to case it.
You can check out instructions here!
I'm not liking mine as much as hers and may do a little adjusting this afternoon - it is so cold for the last day of May. Even the flowers are too scared to come out. So it's a great stamping day.

Top Note all the way!

2009-05-21T05:24:00.000-07:00

OMG - I'm loving this Top Note Die! It is so versatile.
I know it may seem like old school style by now, but still new and fresh for me.

It's been awhile...

2009-05-19T14:21:00.000-07:00

Wow - months go by so quickly!
I still have new stamp sets and paper just sitting there begging to be touched. But when I saw this card, it seemed to get me back in my little creative groove. Did this card with my stamp club last Friday. You can find all the instructions on Dawn's awesome site here The paper I used is from that lovely Manchester SU DP set.

Cuba...

2009-04-08T05:26:00.000-07:00

Wow it is true what they say about Cuba - the beaches are spectacular!

Bookmark for Kim

2009-03-24T16:56:00.000-07:00

One of my colleagues is an avid reader and a bookmark collector.
So I made her one to add to her collection.

The saddest card I've had to make...

2009-03-22T08:23:00.000-07:00

My heart is very heavy today. I wish I did not have to make this card. Friday, we have learned that a beloved father and dear husband of a friend of mine has passed away under tragic circumstances. He was attending to a call as a volunteer fireman when tragedy struck and he fell of the ladder. He passed away this past Friday.
His name is Marquis Pomerleau and was the father of four beautiful young girls ranging in age from 5-13. Please hug your kids a little harder today and tell those closest to you that you love them...
You can also post a message here which I am sure would be greatly appreciated.

Blue Box

2009-03-09T05:36:00.000-07:00

Here is a cute little box that I made but I cannot seem to remember where I got the pattern. I think it may be on Splitcoast. It was one you can simply print on CS and cut out and voila! Super easy.
For the stamps, I used a set which was from the Sale-a-Bration from last year (I think). Having way to many menopause moments lately...

SC218

2009-03-07T12:37:00.000-08:00

Used Pink Pirouette & Lavender Lace with Heartfelt Thanks Stamps.

Spring Break

2009-03-07T09:20:00.001-08:00

With the not so great weather we had for Spring Break, we only managed one afternoon of skating. Conditions were horrid for X-Country skiing unfortunately, but I put together this little package to put a little brightness in my day. I found the tutorial for the gable box on Splitcoast and the card is for SC218.
Hope you like it.

A Pocket full of Sunshine...

2009-03-04T05:16:00.000-08:00

Well it's been sooooo cold here just outside Montreal, Qc that for the start of Spring Break, my daughter and I were just content to barracade ourselves in the house and just have quiet times together.

So just to add a little warmth to these cold days, I put together
Becky's Tote-ally Awesome Tote Tutorial that you can find here
This was just a blast to put together. I altered it slightly obviously, using different DP, stamp set, etc. But if you really want to treat yourselves to a fun and super easy to follow step by step instructions, absolutely fool-proof - Becky is my new BFF. She puts together these GREAT tutorials at the most unbelievable prices. Can you believe this tutorial was only $3.95 (USD)!!!!!!
Thanks Becky - appreciate your hard work.

MOJO76

2009-03-03T05:12:00.000-08:00

Isn't it time for some nice weather y'all?
While we are off for Spring break, I made a promise to stamp
with only SUNNY colors. It is minus 20 here folks with that
lovely windchill.

SC217

2009-03-01T12:38:00.000-08:00

Here is a little card for this challenge using Delight in Life stamp set.

Mojo Monday Week #75

2009-02-25T04:52:00.000-08:00

Here is my card for this week's challenge. Just wanted something light and breezy.

Time Well Spent!

2009-02-24T05:28:00.001-08:00

Here is a little pop-up card (tutorial on Splitcoast) that I did with my girls using SU's Time Well Spent from a while back. We were in the mood for a nice flower with all this blowing snow descending upon us. Everyone added their own special touch and each card came out so differently.

SC216

2009-02-23T05:23:00.000-08:00

This was not the usual easy sketch. Really had to think about this one and a 'bustier' is what I came up with. No sentiment, no stamping.

SC215

2009-02-16T05:12:00.001-08:00

Here is my card for this week's Splitcoast Challenge.
I used my new Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set and the new DP.
A girl can never have too many floral stamp sets I say!

Entre amies...

2009-02-13T12:45:00.000-08:00

Quelle belle carte que Jade a recu aujourd'hui de sa BFF.
Ca fait du bien de s'aimer... entre amies

CC205

2009-02-12T04:57:00.000-08:00

For this week's Splitcoast color challenge, the colors are Perfect Plum, Kiwi Kiss and Pink Pirouette. I love this little stamp.
It's simple but says alot...

Mojo Monday Week #73

2009-02-11T05:06:00.000-08:00

Here is my entry for the challenge.

Beautiful AND Talented!!!

2009-02-03T05:00:00.000-08:00

Here are Jade and Mai-Kim (her BFF) at a 'vernissage' held this past Sunday at the Museum honoring young and talented artists. The drawings were picked by their piers to represent their class and/or school. Needless to say, her Dad & I were bursting at the seams with pride.

One better, a drawing that was done by Mai-Kim was chosen by the school to be the new school logo - what a great honor. She is truly and inspiring new artist. Bravo Mai-Kim!!!!!!!

SC213

2009-02-03T04:58:00.000-08:00

Here is this week's challenge using Bloomin' Beautiful and those markers that I love so much.

Beautiful Borders...

2009-02-01T08:10:00.000-08:00

Or in my case, why it's not a good idea to place an SU order after 2 glasses of wine!

Beautiful Borders is a stamp set I ordered on a whim after cocktail hour. Sometimes I order things a little too fast and woke up the next morning thinking - what have I done!!!!! This is not an inexpensive stamp set by my standards and honestly could have ordered 4 wheels for the same price. Oh well, I am forcing myself to love it and this is one card which didn't turn out too badly.

Little Love Basket

2009-01-29T05:26:00.000-08:00

Found this cute little basket on SCS by Lynn Put. You can find
her here: http://thequeensscene.blogspot.com/2009/01/4-hearts-basket.html This is my version. Will fill with love later...

A Happy Heart

2009-01-28T05:02:00.001-08:00

This stamp set was on BO and finally received it yesterday. Just had to rush and make a card with this flower. It is so pretty and just crying for use of the markers which I love. I used a sketch that I had seen on Silke Ledlow's blog http://www.silkeledlow.blogspot.com/. Check out her blog, she is very creative.

J't'aime...

2009-01-25T12:49:00.000-08:00

Here is a quick card that we made at my stamp club. Very easy and love the 3 heart punch very much.

SC212

2009-01-24T06:44:00.000-08:00

I'm loving the Kraft paper from SU, used it quite a bit this week.
Kraft is the new Black at my house!

Happy Heart Day!

2009-01-20T05:43:00.000-08:00

Happy Heart Day = Barack Obama!
What a great day it is indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is a little pop-up card that I made whilst watching all
the inauguration news. The pop-up tutorial is on Splitcoast - super easy and fun.

SC211 & SC201

2009-01-18T10:55:00.000-08:00

No stamping on this card, just used CB.
The colors are Kraft, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy.

New Face of Heroism

2009-01-16T07:14:00.001-08:00

Who would not want to take a flight with this man in charge?
Those passengers and crew on this USAir flight had a true hero at the wheel. Bravo!

Seeing Red

2009-01-14T05:21:00.000-08:00

I found these cute hearts at Dollarama and thought they would look nice on a card.

TECC50

2009-01-13T06:10:00.000-08:00

Here is a new challenge by www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com
A big challenge for me is trying to get a good picture with my digital camera, so you can find me trying out all new areas all over my house depending on the lighting and time of day. This shot, believe it or not, was taken in my REFRIGERATOR!!! My DH's idea. I honestly thought he was getting me the photo box for Christmas but I guess he forgot. But the lighting is pretty good on this one, don't you think?

SC210 & CC200

2009-01-09T06:39:00.000-08:00

This week's Splitcoast color and sketch challenges. The colors are Brilliant Blue, Garden Green and Pumpkin Pie. Quite bold colors but thought I would keep it simple with the fern from the Level I Hostess Set from SU. I quite like this set and plan to use it alot.

More Milk Carton Containers!

2009-01-07T17:14:00.000-08:00

Somebody stop me! I just love this project. The tutorial by Becky Roberts is absolutely brilliant and so easy to follow.
Check her fantastic blog here: http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/
She has the most creative stamping projects EVER! Anyhow, don't be surprised to see a Valentine themed one right here - just waiting
for my SU order to arrive any day now!

Our Creative Corner Challenge & KWerner Color Challenge

2009-01-04T17:49:00.000-08:00

This card was really fun to make and had to stop myself with all the add-ons. First the heart brads, then the paper piercing, then the LOVE rub-on - you just have to tell yourself at some point:
Less is more.

SC209 & CC199

2009-01-04T17:39:00.000-08:00

WELL these are NOT my favorite colors. It doesn't show but I spent almost 90 minutes on this card! And frankly - it is one of my least favorites. Just couldn't wrap my head around those colors:
So Saffron, Bravo Burgundy & Handsome Hunter.

SC208 (Or a few minutes to myself)

2008-12-30T05:19:00.000-08:00

With all of the hectic Christmas time festivities, good eats, presents - who has time to stamp? Finally took some time yesterday to get those creative juices flowing again and came up with this card for SC208.

Christmas Fresh Cuts

2008-12-16T05:28:00.000-08:00

Here's a simple little card with a Christmas twist. We did these
with my Mother/Daughter group. The little fusion flower adds an interesting little dimension.

Punch Art Santa

2008-12-14T17:04:00.000-08:00

Cute little Santa done with several of SU's punches.
Add a little glitter and voila!

A Girl Can't Make Up Her Mind!

2008-12-14T17:00:00.000-08:00

Jady girl is just torn at which Christmas cookie she will have to pick. Her Dad had a little too much wine, so maybe just maybe he can be talked into letting her have ALL of them!

SC206

2008-12-12T04:49:00.000-08:00

Is that what heat and stick powder is used for!!!!
This is for Splitcoast challenge 206 and used some
glitter. My husband thinks this card looks like
a traffic light. MEN!!!

What is old is new again

2008-12-11T04:51:00.000-08:00

This is a card done with last year's SU Christmas DP with Season of Joy SS. The tree is stamped in Wasabi - remember that color? It used to be the new black.

Ah to be 10 again...

2008-12-10T05:45:00.000-08:00

Jade and her friends - Sarah, Thomas & Matthieu were out building a fort and inventing their imaginary place, GLACIA. Here they are enjoying a hot chocolate and banana muffin. Good times...

Christmas Fun

2008-12-10T05:40:00.000-08:00

I had such a great time putting this project together.
I got the tutorial from Becky Roberts here:http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/ The tutorial is very well planned out and the instructions
are dummy-proof (ah, that would be me).

I will fill these with chocolates or candy canes. Really cute!

BONNE FETE MAI-KIM (10 ANS!!!)

2008-12-06T17:07:00.000-08:00

This is a card Jade and I made for her BFF Mai-Kim's 10th Birthday. Purple is one of Mai-Kim's favorite colors as it is for most 10 yr olds. I used the Upsy Daisy SS with Craft White ink, the Cuttlebug which Mai-Kim's Mom is hoping to get for Christmas and the Frames with Flourish SS.

Voici une simple carte que Jade et moi ont fabriquee pour la fete d'une amie tres chere, celle de Mai-Kim. Mauve est une des couleurs favorites de Mai-Kim et nous avons utilises les estampes 'Upsdy Daisy' et le fameux Cuttlebug dont la mere de Mai-Kim espere recevoir pour Noel. J'espere moi aussi - elle le merite bien.

SC205 & CC195

2008-12-04T05:37:00.000-08:00

Here is a card I did with the Tree CB folder which I had not had a chance to use yet. Very suttle, but pretty. This was a fun Sketch Challenge.

Little Jars from Ikea

2008-12-03T04:53:00.000-08:00

Wow these are so fun and easy! These little jars from Ikea
are like $5 for 4. The candies inside are also from Ikea (who knew Ikea had such great chocolate). I did these with my friends and they were a real hit. Highly recommend these for groups.

Snowflake Spot

2008-12-02T04:52:00.000-08:00

This is not a very good shot at this card (much better looking in person), I guess due to the pastel colors and clear embossing.
But I did use a fun technique, that double masking which is really fun. I saw that on Dawn's Stamping Thoughts blog. Check her out,
she is so talented and makes everything look so easy. That's how I like it, quick and easy...

Mellow Christmas

2008-11-26T04:55:00.000-08:00

Here is a soft looking Christmas card I did with
my friends. We all seem to like the non-typical
Christmas colors and the tree is embossed in Gold.
I really like this card.

Gift card holder

2008-11-26T04:49:00.000-08:00

Here is a little gift card holder SUPER EASY to make.
Take a 4 1/4" x 11" CS, score at 3, 5 & 8 inches.
Fold to make in inverted V and glue three sides on the
inverted V. Take the wonderword punch on side and the circle
punch in the centre. The band measures 1" x 7".
Stamp and embellish as you wish.

SCS202

2008-11-17T11:15:00.000-08:00

Wow, this was fun and super easy! I usually take at least an hour for every single challenge or project - this one less than 10 minutes. That's a record for me. Note to Donna: You are welcome to borrow this set anytime.

My student's cards/Les cartes de mes eleves

2008-11-16T12:50:00.000-08:00

These are two cards that were fabricated by my two shining students who always give their 110% efforts at my mother/daughter stamp club.

The 'Wanted' card was done by Shauna's Mom, Donna - and I think it is spectacular - it really got a 'wow' reaction from everyone when she showed this card to us. I just love how she draped that rope around and the colors are so soft and pretty. I grade this one
at 100%! Great job Donna!
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The 'Fete' card was fabricated by Mai-Kim's Mom, Carole and she really outdid herself on this one. It was for Alys-Ann's 13th birthday and I just love the use of the flowers and the use of colors and the 3-d effects. I give this card an A+!

La carte intitule 'Fete' a ete fabriquee par Carole, la maman de Mai-Kim pour les 13 ans d'Alys-Ann, la grande soeur de Mai-Kim. Elle a fait une carte spectaculaire surtout avec le choix de couleurs et les effets 3-d. J'adore aussi les fleurs fusion.
50/50 Carole!

SCS201

2008-11-11T17:34:00.000-08:00

Here is a Christmas card I made for the Splitcoast Stampers Challenge. I used the new DP for the Holiday mini and embossed
the star from the Scandinavian stamp set in silver.

Beate's Weekend Sketch

2008-11-09T16:31:00.000-08:00

This is my first Sketch Challenge with Beate John.
She is wonderfully creative and her blog is
truly inspirational. I see quite a few other bloggers
doing the week-end challenge and thought I should
try it too.

Jade's Room

2008-11-08T13:03:00.000-08:00

When Jade was approaching the big TEN, we decided to re-do her room to have a more grown up look - gone were the princess colors, dollhouse and dolls to be replaced by I-Pods and docking stations, bulletin boards, queen size bed, etc. For her wall over her bed, she chose something from Stampin' Up's Decor elements with that beautiful bird. The frames I made for her to accentuate the red, black and white theme also with Stampin' Up! materials. I think she is pretty happy with the results.

Mojo Monday #59 & KWerner #28 or Yes We Can Card

2008-11-05T05:25:00.000-08:00

Here is a simple little card for two challenges.
I was making this whilst watching the US
Presidential elections - holding my breath
anticipating the outcome.

SC200 & CC190 AND Jade's Birthday Card!

2008-11-03T05:49:00.000-08:00

Boy oh boy - this is not two birds with one 'stamp' but three!
A sketch challenge, a color challenge and my daughter's birthday card. Is that wrong? But I'm pretty happy at how this card turned out - all soft and pretty just like Jade.

How to spend $150 in 30 minutes

2008-11-02T16:43:00.000-08:00

Jade will be 10 this coming Wednesday and one of the things she really wanted to do is 'Build a Bear'. This is a super cute concept with picking and choosing your own little stuffed teddy and the most fun I think is picking out some of the cute little outfits for them with the accessories. So Jade and her best friend Mai-Kim chose the Zebras with funky little outfits. For the shoes, Jade picked out Skechers which actually light up when you tap them!
It was so much fun just watching them picking out all their stuff.
Jade called her Zebra Mimi and Mai-Kim called her Zigzag - how cute is that! Oooooh to be 10 again!!!

Devil in a red dress

2008-11-02T16:40:00.001-08:00

Here is Jadygirl on Halloween night just before trick or treating.
The weather was spectacular for a Halloween night, nice and balmy to go door to door. I don't mind going along just as long as she shares her chocolates with me

Halloween Duo

2008-10-29T05:10:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine has a sister who's birthday falls on Halloween
and asked me to make her a card. For the shutters, I used
SU's Window Dressing with Versamark and clear embossing powder
with a little ribbon for the window curtains. The black cats are from Dollarama. The template for the little box comes from
Stampin' Up's Website (fry box).

Christmas Notes in a Nifty Little Box

2008-10-26T12:03:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite blogs: Inking Idaho, I found the cutest little boxes and cards sets. Here is my version.
But you can find Becky's creations here:
http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2008/10/1st-day-of-christmas.html
Her blog is truly inspirational.

Splitcoast Challenges for Pink Week

2008-10-23T14:03:00.000-07:00

The week long theme at Splitcoast is Pink.
So here I combined the sketch challenge with
the color challenge and came up with this card.

Mojo Monday #57 or Oxymoron Card

2008-10-22T09:48:00.000-07:00

Here is a card I made for Mojo Monday's challenge using Basic Grey, Basic Black and that lovely new Urban Garden DP. For the center flower, I cut out the flower from the paper a couple of times to give it a 3-D effect.

I call this my oxymoron card as it is floral yet masculine.
Kind of a jumbo shrimp.

Thanks for looking!

Donna's Card for her DH

2008-10-20T16:59:00.000-07:00

This is a card that my friend Donna (who also happens to be one of my loyal members of my stampers Mother/Daughter Club) made this beautiful card for her DH who turned the big 5 0 a couple of weeks ago. Donna is an extremely talented cardmaker and I always love to see her creations. She always adds her own personal feminine touch which always turns out awesome.

There was another equally beautiful card for her daughter's Shauna's 10th birthday but unfortunately the pic did not turn out for that one.

Great job Donna and Happy Belated Birthday to both Simon and Shauna.

KWerner Color Inspiration #25

2008-10-17T04:55:00.000-07:00

Here is a card I made for Karen's Color Inspiration using
bashful blue, certainly celery, so saffron and ruby red. For the sketch, I applied her Simple Flower card sample and used it
for this challenge.