Its been too hot!

 Hello,

This week has been brutal. Hot temperatures and humidity, neither of which I enjoy. So it was off to the craft room and the AC.

The first card was made with the Beautiful Gallery designer series paper. A simple card where the paper takes the stage.

Next, a fun summer card. When I saw the Day of Summer dies from PaperTrey I knew I had to have them. How cute are those flip flops?

And of course what is there to do but relax when the weather is bad. This card was made with the In the Moment stamp set and the Thoughtful Journey designer series paper.

Lastly, a card made with a new technique...at least for me. A friend gave me a stamping foam. This foam gets heated and pressed into practically anything. For the background I pressed the stamping foam onto a rubber shelf liner, inked it up and stamped it onto card stock. Once the foam is cleaned with water the foam is heated up again and the pressed design sort of melts away leaving the stamping block clear again. Its like magic.

I also used my favourite dies, Colour and Contour. I just love the scalloped dies. The flower is from the Gallery Blooms stamp set.

I hope you stay cool wherever you are. Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time....

Paula

Hammock Card

 Hello,

 Have I got a fun fold for you! This card is called a hammock card. I found it on Sam Calcott's YouTube channel. 

I chose to keep the card closed with a belly band but a ribbon could also be used.

It's called a hammock card because the inside panel rocks like a hammock. Cute, yes? It looks like wings 😄. This card has lots of pieces but goes together easily. Give it a try. Check out Sam's YouTube channel for measurements and assembly instructions.

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time. 

Paula

Flowers for You

 Hello,

Its the season for blooms. The garden is well on its way,  flowers blooming with fragrances to fill the senses. 

Today's card has a strange colour combination....well not so strange because the showiest flowers have colour combinations we might not use together. 

I've had tulips in the garden where petals shared colours of reds and oranges. I called them sunset tulips. Many of the inspired ideas come from nature. 

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time. Have to go, my cats are fighting!😮

Paula