Butterfly class

thank you Lasting Impressions for another beautiful classs.
Kathryne K and I enjoyed ourselves creating these delicate cards.

I  like the sponged ink effect on the second card.

sympathy cards

I am replenishing my collection of cards, with sympathy cards, thank you notes, and all the basics I will need this year. These 4 cards were made this afternoon using supplies on hand.  I never tire of this combination of shades, in particular, of soft greyish blues and smokey purple. Of note is the flocked lavender transparent paper. It seemed to soften the look of this gentle card.

Cross Stitching

I was inspired by Jeannette Lyntons blog to make 6 of these thank you notes during some rare "free time" yesterday afternoon. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4b2X0faew4NgMHqP5xswnAULYJQzgvbWBsw4CXrRcAW0DhxTEPpVvwZiomPYPOioHFM9jXOu_fAaBlP54de45erHHnMhd9Y0TddX1ZvEJsplLK8NUlwieugeRHfe-NA7kIff98yppvcM/s1600/WOW_26-Dec_Card-2.jpg

The plain blue paper was sprayed with brown ink and stamped with a script verse in dark green. The clear floral buttons were laid over coloured paper to match the border of the square. I kind of like the funky kraft paper look with vibrant reds , browns, greens and yellows.

Serenity Butterflies

I had so much fun stamping the cardstock for the background on this card, and then creating the banner ribbons in beautiful matching papers with a vintage feel.

Eight of these were for my friend Bev, but I kept two for myself since they are so lovely.

Life's good

I really like this stamp set! VERY versatile.

There are 6 of these cards altogether, which I made as a gift for a special friend who moonlights as a guardian angel.

Wings Serenity

Butterflies have been a long time favorite symbol of mine.
The wings paper goes well with the Serenity Prayer.
I got the tiny white flowers from Amy L when she was clearing out
her  wedding stationary inventory online on Facebook last week.
I will be making a set of 20 cards for Bev T. with these papers. This is the first
batch of 4 cards.

Fathers Day Card

Eight of us made these this past Saturday at an event some girlguide leaders organised, Scrapping for Japan in the Grove. I love the way they turned out! We used Stazon to stamp the fleur de lis on the clear button!!

The card base is a basic 6x12 scored at 2, 4, 8 and 10 inches.

Happy New Year !

Today I am all alone in the house. Chloe is in Toronto heading to Ocho Rios Jamaica and Colton is at the World Junior hockey games in Buffalo New York. I have all my housework done and some leftovers ready to warm up, so an afternoon in the Studio is in the works!

I am also excited to be heading to New Years crop on the 30th with my dear friend Peggy N at Lasting Impressions to make 2 layouts... so look for more posts very soon!

I created 6 Serenity cards with an elegant touch of ribbon make a lovely gift. I had fun doing up little bundles of these cards for the special ladies in my life. More than ever, I appreciate that Life is a Gift... and wish every one a very Happy New Year ! All the best in life . xo Stephanie

Circle of Life

This stamp is so much fun to work with because of all the detail!

First I stamped in Versamark and heat embossed using silver embossing powder.

Once it was set, I dipped my waterbrush into twilight, purple pansy, indian corn blue and clover meadow to highlight the peacock feathers and plumes.

I added sparkles to the head feathers.

I mounted the image on papers from the Magnifique Collection, using the new colour Lagoon for cardstock.

All materials are Close to my Heart.

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Two great cards, made with a really versatile inspirational stamp set entitled, the Present~!

I used Olivia papers , so pretty for fall, and added grosgrain and organdy ribbons, and a bracket stamped on barn red cardstock with a teeeny brad.

Serenity with Olivia

The last of the series of 5 Serenity Prayer Cards.
The Olivia paper needs little embellishment ...

so I kept these simple.

Four Great Floral Cards

I went to Marian Dunn's card class last night with good friend Jen R and new friend Julie S.

We enjoyed passing the baskets with all the pre-trimmed materials for cards inside and working at our own speed.

Most instructional card for me was the one with the 3 ribbon flowers.

I would not likely have attempted to do this at home.

We stitched along one length of the ribbon with a darning needle, gathered the ribbon,

tied tightly and voila! I have so many ribbon scraps this technique will be used on.

Serenity with Perfect Day

I used a vertical layout from Originals called First Impression for the fourth Serenity Prayer Card. Papers are Perfect Day by Close to my Heart (sorbet, juniper, tulip) It has a very dainty feel to it.

Have been busy pricing and packing for the Scrapbook Sale at Lambton College.

Hope to see lots of folks , tomorrow night .

We will be rolling in paper roses!!

Serenity with Miracle

Third in a series of five.
Another versatile paper kit that works great with the Serenity Prayer, because it is sweet and humble. I will be giving away a Miracle Kit at the Lambton College Foundation trade show on Sept 28!
also by ctmh: ricrac ribbon, sparkles
Originals Card Pattern: Overview

Serenity with Felicity

Second in a series of 5. The colours in this Felicity paper kit are soft, delicate and prayerful.

This was a Mojo Monday archived sketch.

Today was a day of celebration for Al Anon Sarnia . We attended the anniversary celebration and my good friends mother, Bev T gave her wonderful AA talk. I have the honour of making all these cards for Bev T, who has helped so many people recover, in her work as executive director at Westover, and at St Stephens hospice in London. Its inspiring to hear how others cope with challenges beyond anything I ever had to deal with. I am praying for the right attitude, and the willingness to surrender my willpower . It has gotten me into some tight spots, you see.

Thank you with Felicity

First day of Fall and I have 8000 visitors. Nice~!

The Felicity kit came with 4 large 12 inch die cut doilies with a lovely floral design.
I discovered that they fit nicely on card fronts when cut into quarters.

I think these diecuts make beautiful cards!!

Papers: Felicity (January Heart of Winter 2010)

Acrylic Stamps: Felicity, Gracious Greetings

Chocolate organza ribbon, buttons

God give me the Serenity

...to accept the things I cannot change;

The courage to change the things I can;

And the wisdom to know the difference.

This is first in a series of 4 different cards made as a gift for Bev T, who helps people in recovery.

And since I am in recovery from surgery, I have time to make her a couple dozen in 5 different designs.

Papers: Veranda (Close to my Heart)

Magnifigue is Clearly Elegant

This card was made for the wonderful staff of Hillcrest school to thank them for a lovely floral bouquet. It brightened my world!

Tracey Mason can take credit for showing us that clear cards can be put through the cuttlebug and embossed. I discovered a lacey beauty of the clear embossed card , and I like layering the items on and under the front cover for effect. The inside of the card has a tag from Tender Tags acrylics and the thank you is from Gracious Greetings.

I totally LOVE the papers from Magnifique, and the gorgeous swirling peacock stamp from Circle of Love acrylix. I stamped the peacock in multi tones of purple, green, and blue using a sponging directly from the ink pad to the acrylic stamp. I then adhered it behind the clear card front.

Finally I poked holes in the side of the card and wound chocolate ribbon in and out , and added some large rhinestones. So satisfying.

Pinky

This card is the exact complement to Baby Blue! So Pinky is her name... (just like that pair of old fashioned paintings, Pinky and Blue Boy!)

Same pattern, techniques used as in previous card.

I know this way I will be covered, whether the upcoming recipient of this card is a boy or a girl, we are ready one way or the other!

Best Wishes cards

These cards were made with the Miracle paper kit and chipboard irrestistables embellishments.

I used the pattern from Originals once again...Lucky Three! it seems to be working for me lately.