Breaking the Silence

It has been so long since I've done anything on my blog. Hope everyone had a season of PEACE AND GOODWILL.

Well I just had to play with one of my new sets, Santa with the help of the Elves at One Crazy Stamper was very generous. This top folded card was made using Spellbinders Lattice Rectangles and Sizzix Lattice folder the image is from SU Greetings Galore (retired) and is embossed with Kaleidoscope powder by Stampendous (not visible in picture but pretty) Whisper White and Black cardstock SU, ribbon from Michaels.

On this the last day of 2011 let me wish all my friends good health and much happiness as we enter the year 2012

FRIENDSHIP

I have heard it said that if you see a turtle on a fence, it did not get there by itself. So often someone comes into your life and blesses you, we should be thankful for them.

Cardstock: Very Vanilla & Blue Bayou from SU

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Image from Garden Silhouette SU

Sentiment from SU Blessings from Heaven

D/P Together Blue Floral, Viva Pearl Pen from OCS.

Ribbon from American Craft.

Oval Punches from SU. 

Gerbera Anniversary

Yesterday I visited with a friend who loaned me some of her Stamps. This one is "Gerbera Daisies"  from Flourishes. The daisies are coloured with Copics Y 32,35 &38, YG95, butterfly with YR02, 04 & E07 & 08. In the center of the daisies I used Flower Soft Pale green. I was really pleased with the outcome.

Congratulations on your Wedding Day

Card size 5 1/4 x5 1/4

Cardstock:  SU V.V textured and Mellow Moss

Stamps: Barouque Motifs SU and background Music Notes WhimsyStamp

Ink: Close to Cocoa and Bravo Burgundy  SU

Sentiment: from Bildmalarna Stamps

7/8"Ivory Organdy ribbon  and cord and pearl rosette

complete the card. 

Tis the season.....

 I am beginning to learn the importance of keeping information. I cannot remember the name of the set that these images came from as the bag with the name was thrown out. Along with the stamps I used the Birds & Swirls folder, Nestability die and Polka dot ribbon from Michaels completes this simple but elegant card for a wedding.

They say the Stork delivers...I don't think so.....

I've been going back to my old retired favourites, this is from Buggies & Booties and By Ones & Twos by SU.Cardstock Blue & yellow. Nestabilities,  Cuttlebug, the Pearl Pen and some ribbon complete the card.

Friends thank you note

Cardstock: SU Whisper White & Taken with Teal
Ribbon: Celebrate It from Michaels
Sentiments from SU Small Script and Gods Way
Image from SU Drawing from Nature
Swirls embossing folder from Provo Craft

For the Graduate

Cardstock: S/U's Whisper White and Night of Navy
Provo Craft folders, Stars and Weathered, and banner die from Cuttlebug.

 Graduation Cap Vap Scrap and sentiment from

Hampton Art. Silver brads complete the card.

Ink: Versamark, and white embossing powder.

Our other passion

This photo is from my husband's shade garden his favourite spot under the Red Maple tree

A Young Man's Graduation

Every young man dreams of his own wheels
and the freedom to go explore the world.

Car stamp from " Under Construction" Orillia,On.
Sentiment from Stampendous.
Vanilla and Burgundy Cardstock & DP from Stampin Up
Ink Bravo Burgundy SU
Gold eyelet and black cord complete the card.

Have a good week and if you ever get to the
Brampton Farmers Market this summer, you will find me at Art in the Open in front of the Rose Theatre. June 18th to October 8th.

A SIMPLE BIRTHDAY CARD

It has been more fun in the garden than the studio, but I had to make a quick Birthday card and get it in the mail before the looming Postal strike.

Sentiment from Stampin Up Happy Birthday

Double sided paper from K & Company

Card stock from Stampin up.

If you are ever looking for a special place for Lunch or Dinner I highly recommend the The Globe Restaurant in Rosemont check them out at www.thegloberestaurant.ca the food is superb and desserts decadent.

Happy Birthday

Hope everyone enjoyed the Victoria Day weekend and with such a beautiful day on Saturday and in between the showers
today, I hope you gardeners were able to get your plants in.

Image: Surprise from Bells n Whistles
Sentiment: Hambo
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Barely Banana & Whisper White 
D/paper from K & Company machine stitched
Labels from Nestability and coloured with Stampin Up markers.
Ribbon from Making Memories and stickles complete this card. Hope you like it. Have a good week.

Wedding Congratulations

Using the folded circle flower technique backed unto a Wilton Doily and a a flower accent with pearl by Offray in the center,  on a 6.5 x 5 vanilla card, and designer paper by s.e.i., and lace from scrap box.
Punches 1 1/2" circle from SU and border
punch by EK

Sentiment from Bildmalarna embossed in copper. Ink Versa Mark

May "showers" bring June Weddings

There is certainly new life in my garden and the Daffodils, Tulips, Primrose, Violas and Helleborus (Christmas Rose) that are in bloom are inviting me to spend time in the garden.

     For this  bridal shower card I used the image and sentiment from SU Blooming with Happiness. Cardstock: V/Vanilla and Soft Sky, DPaper Soft Sky series from SU. Labels Eight embossed. Flowers and ribbon from Michaels, embellised with Ice White pearl pen .

For my Mom

 

At 93 yrs. I am blessed to have my mom still enjoying good health and with all her faculties intact.

Folded circle flower technique taken from CARDS magazine April 2011. DP Sweet Nectar K & Company. Doilie by Wilton from Michaels and sentiment from Flourishes Siberian Iris set.

To all Mothers, I wish you a happy day with your loved ones.

Molly



It"s been a while

Hope you all had a blessed Easter Season.

This little fellow is Kolle-Post by Bildmalarna which I got at One Crazy Stamper's on line store.
Carstock: Whisper White SU & Xpress-it, Green DP paper from Paper Factory. Ink: Memento black, and coloured with Copics & SU markers.

He is not here;He has risen! Lk. 24:6

Easter the story of redemption

Siberian Iris from Flourishes " I love you Mom" coloured with Copics. Words from SU Glorious Gift 2007.

Cardstock: Old Olive & Whisper White SU

Provocraft Textile embossing folder

Nestability Petite Scalloped Ovales and Marvy Scalloped square

Happy Easter to you

Blessings at Passover for Francis

 

 

Cardstock: Taken with Teal & Whisper White SU

Stamp: Hebrew Holidays SU retired.  Tulip embossing folder from Sizzix & Swiss Dots from Provo Craft.

Inside message computer generated.

" R " for Rachel.....H/ Birthday

This card for my friends g/daughter is stamped from SU's retired set  A Happy Hi and coloured with SU markers. Happy Birthday from Close to My Heart
Cardstock SU Pretty in Pink , Bashful Blue & Whisper White
Die cuts and embossing folder from Sissix and Nestability

 A Happy week to all

Happy Anniversary

I cased this card from one my sister-in-law sent me. Thanks Pat.

Cardstock: Old Olive & Pink Pirouette, W/White (SU)
Nestability: Petite Scalloped Ovales large & pl. oval
Provocraft: Swiss Dot folder
Sentiment Happy Anniversary from Hambo
Sissix Simple Flower
Embellishment: glitter with pearl in center and Ribbon

Today we celebrated our 49th Wedding Anniversary

"Thus far has the Lord led Us"

Childs Birthday

Cardstock: Pink Passion & Gable Green (SU)
Ink: Pink Passion (SU)
Dimentions: 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 top fold Pink Passion card , 4 x 4 Gable Green embossed with Spots and Dots (ProvoCraft)
Image coloured with Copics E21, E51,E53, E55 & SU Pink and Green marker.
Punch: Stampin Up 2 1/2" circle punch, Marvy scallop punch
Position circle on card to length of 5 1/2"apply tape to bottom half only.

Heartfelt Sympathy

A time for everything under the sun. This is my fifth sympathy card  in 8 weeks.

Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum and Whisper White (SU)
Stamp Set: Close as a Memory (SU)
Stamp two bouquets and colour with SU markers cut out one image and place over the other with pop dots. Brayer inside of Provocraft folder with pale plum ink (SU) and run through on whisper white and put layers together.

Life is precious, enjoy your loved ones while we still have time

A Happy Hello

I look out my window and from the barreness of my garden I see the bulbs peeking out, my thoughts are turning to Spring.





Cardstock: Summer Sun (SU),Xpress it
DP: Thoroughly Modern (SU)
Stamps: Belles 'n Whistle and  greeting from SU All Year Cheer 3. Coloured with Copics and embellished with Stickles and Flower Soft.

Love and Caring

I asked Beate from SCS's what I should do with my many SU markers, I was sent three sites with tutorials using markers. Thanks. This one was done by colouring my stamp & misting it with water to stamp my image. very pleased with the outcome.


Cardstock: Burgundy & White
Embossing folder: Textured Impressions Tulip
Markers: Real Red,Burgundy & Old Olive
Stamps: Upsy Daisy & Thanks for Caring SU( Mini)

Thoughts of you

I made this card for a dear aunt of mine, who is facing some real health issues. I wanted it to be as bright and cheerful as she is in her 86th year. I used the black magic technique & Pure Color Pencils from SU
Stamp: Upsy Daisy and salutation from Whimsical  Words both from Stampin Up. DP from American Craft.
Nestability Labels One, circle punches from SU.

Inside of card stamped with "Footprints" from Inkadinkado

"A Bit of Magic" Birthday

Stamp sets are from SU, A Little Bit of Magic and Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette & Orchid Oppulence SU
Ink: Memento T/Black , Versamark & Orchid Opulence SU
coloured with Copics & SU markers
Cuttlebug: Swiss Dots







The countdown to Spring is on, I even saw a baby Cardinal sitting on a flower pot on Sunday morning.

I pulled out the sewing machine & some punches and this is the outcome.

Punches: Marvy and SU
Cardstock: SU & American Crafts
Salutation: Kind Regards from SU
source of DP unknown (scrap)

Best Wishes

Stamp: Wishes from Belles'n Whistles, Sincere salutations SU
Cardstock: Bermuda Bay SU, & xpress it
Punches: EK & SU, Nestability Deckled Retangular
Coloured with Copic markers,
Embellished with BB ribbon SU, Viva Pearl Pen & flower soft


Go into your week and be the best you can
Best wishes to all.

CHERISH

A simple yet elegant card from SU Illuminations 2007

Cardstock: SU Melon Mambo & Whisper White
Ribbon: SU Melon Mambo

Ink: Melon Mambo & Versamark

Technique: Brayer inside of Provocraft folder with Melon Mambo ink, insert white cardstock and run through Cuttlebug. Stamp "Cherish  on melon mambo paper with Versamark and emboss in white.


Have a great weekend

Touch of Whimsy








Stamp set: Granny's Secret from Our Craft Lounge
Cardstock: SU Cameo Coral,River Rock, Xpress it.
Ink: Momento black & SU River Rock
Coloured with Copics













Cardstock: SU Eggplant & Pale Plum
Punches: MS Butterfly & border


These cards are for my friends who embrace the Aging process

GRANDAUGHTER'S FIRST BIRTHDAY

I pulled out Favourite Teddy Bear SU( retired) to make this card for my friends grand daughter's first birthday. Cardstock: Pink Pirouette SU, DP: SU 2007, Bear coloured with Copics E00,E01 & E11,

other colouring with SU markers.

Punch: Nestability Lacey Squares

[The pink in this card for the most part has come up orange and I don't know why.]

Inside of card for Grandma 's special greetings



OLD FRIENDS

Image & Sentiment: Timeless Treasures from Stampin up.
Cardstock: Whisper White SU, Black from Michaels
Ink: Momento, white embossing, Ribbon & button, square & oval punches.

Cardstock: Chocolate Brown and Kraft, SU.
Background stamp: All Night Media Ann Griffin.
Border punch, braided ribbon from the scrap box
Image & Sentiment from SU Timeless Treasures

" Tossa on Raft"

This is Tossa, I was not sure I liked her when I first met her, but I fell in love with her impish face.She is coloured with Copics markers. The cardstock is SU Pumpkin Pie and Xpress it. DP, ribbon and button from my scrap box. The sentiment is from Out for a Ride by Craft Lounge.
Hope you like her too.

BIRTHDAY

Cardstock: SU River Rock & Regal Rose
Sentiment from SU Celebrate in Style & Favourite Teddy Bear (both retired)
Image: Sunshine (S.w.a.l.k) I used in a class at Lora's Studio a few days ago, she reminded me of my little niece so I made a B/D card coloured with Copics: Hat & dress -RV10,13 & 14
Hair- E20, 25, 29, 35; Ribbon, flowers & bows Y32,35, 38; Fence - E51, 53, 55; Grass - YG93, 95, 97; Skin - E000,00, 01; Sky Distress Ink broken China
Embellishments: Flower Soft, Epoxy stickers, Stickles, ribbon.
Nestability: Labels four

This is the inside of the card. This was my first class with Copics, I picked up all sorts of little tips from the ladies and I hope my blending will improve with time.