More Flowers

 Hello,

I’m back with another floral card, surprised? 😂  This die set is from Altenew called Houseplant Layering Dies. 

The background is the Corrugated embossing folder from Stampin’ Up. This card would lend itself to a get well card or thinking of you card. 

I also made this card,

A simple design using layers to give dimension. 

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time…

Paula

Flowers

 Hello,

If you haven’t figured by now, I love flowers. Most of my stamp sets are florals. While florals are great for many cards, they don’t lend to masculine cards. That’s a challenge I’m still working on. Girly cards are much easier to make. Here are a couple of feminine cards.

Same stamp set, more dramatic colours.

Which one do you like best? 

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time….

Paula

Mixed Florals

 Hello,

A quick post today. It’s been raining the past couple of days so I’ve been crafting. These two cards have been made using the new Mixed Florals stamp set stamp set. 

This stamp set gives me hope that spring is around the corner. 

Thanks for stopping by.  Until next time…

Paula

Florals

 Hello,

Spring is on the way and even though we still have mounds of snow, my minds travels to florals. 

Here are a few cards I made this past week.

This one was made with Potted Geraniums by Stampin Up. 

Next, I don’t usually use black as a background, but it really makes these flowers pop. The floral dies are various ones purchased from Amazon. 

This is a gate fold get well card. 

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time…

Paula

Tri fold fun fold

 Hello,

I’ve got an easy fun fold for today. 

To make this fun fold, I cut out 4 arched die cut panels. 

Three of the die cuts can be any colour but one has to be white card stock in order to stamp a sentiment. 

Next cut your dsp. Again,it can be any dsp. You’ll need 2 pieces.

To connect the pieces together cut from copy paper, 2 pieces measuring 3” x2”. 

To assemble, adhere the copy paper pieces to the wrong side of the arched cuts. The copy paper pieces act like a hinge to bend the card accordion style. 

Then adhere the dsp and white panel to the arched cuts hiding the copy paper pieces. 

There you have it. 

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time….

Paula

Pierced Blooms

 Hello,

Amidst a foot of snow which fell yesterday, we need some Spring flowers. 

Pierced Blooms by Stampin’Up has been one of my favourite die sets. 

They are layered dies which are very versatile. They can be used with just about any kind of paper, of any colour. 

These dies are retired but can possibly be found in the wild. 

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time….

Paula

More Toadstools Fun Fold

 Hello,

I haven’t been feeling very creative lately. Even surfing Pinterest, looking in old catalogues or revisiting some of the cards I’ve made in the past haven’t  got the creative juices flowing. This is the 5th card I’ve made that I actually finished. It’s a fun fold. 

It is bright and cheerful, sure to brighten anyone’s day. 

The ‘belly band’ slides off to reveal the sentiment inside. 

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time…

Paula

More Toadstools

 Hello, 

It’s a blustery day out there so what better way to spend the day than crafting. 

I am in love with the Terrific Toadstools stamp set. Pair it with the colourful dsp and you have a happy card. 

Today’s  card is a new fun fold…well, new for me anyway. I saw it done by Sue Campfield. 

Who would love getting happy mail like this?

Here’s what you’re going to need…..

Choose your card stock and adhere the 4 x1-1/8 pieces to either end of the base measuring 4-1/4 x5-1/2. If you want to emboss or add dsp to these strips, do it before adhering to the base. Score the other 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 piece at 2-1/5 x 4-1/8, this is your z fold to pop up the front panel.  Next, add the 2-1/2 x 4 pieces to the right side of the z fold piece. This will be the inside of your card.  If you want to stamp and image or sentiment, do this before adding to the z fold piece (ask me how I know this). Then centre the z fold piece to the base and adhere. 

Lastly, add the 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 piece by centering  it on the z fold piece. When adhering be sure to only add glue to the far left of the scored piece. If desired add dsp to the 4x 4 panel and any embellishments/sentiments/images. 

Have fun with it. Thanks for stopping by. Until next time….

Paula

Terrific Toadstools

 Hello,

So excited to receive my purchase this morning. I’ve been wanting the Terrific Toadstool bundle for a while. I’ve seen so many makes on IG and Pinterest. The stamp set is so adorable. Here is my make….

How bright and cheerful is this card. The matching designer series paper is just as adorable. I can’t wait to make more of these cute cards in a multitude of colours. 

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time.

Paula

Masculine Birthday Card

 I’m baaack! I’ve been recovering from knee replacement surgery. It’s slow going but I’m in the mend. The pain has been quite intense and I haven’t really been in the mood to make a card. Until today!

I dug back into my stash to use Latte Love for a masculine birthday card. I saw this layout on Pinterest and cased it.

We’ll see how it goes, I may be back in my craft room again soon.

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time.

Paula