Monthly Archives: October 2009

Christmas Balls

I got called in to work at the stamp store the other day, so I found a few minutes to put a card together.  This Brings me to what happens in Michaels Craft store.. Do you have the same problem … Continue reading

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Mask-Making madness

A friend of a friend was having a mask-making party, so 3 of us girls gathered up our crafting scraps and headed over to join the very large group.  There must have been 30 or more people coming and going.  … Continue reading

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Flowery Wishes

I see glitter, punched out flowers, and a pretty little blend of blue inks.  I used this as a birthday card for one of my aunts.  It could easily be used for many other occasions.. probably not Halloween though ;-)   … Continue reading

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Cat Balloon

Interesting.. this scan dulled the green out a whoooole lot.  It’s a pretty darned bright green sitting here in front of me.  And that background liney stamp is really messing with me.  I’m a big fan of this little kitty … Continue reading

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Happy New Baby to You!

My cousin just had a healthy baby boy – Samuel.  Congratulations, Kerri and Justin!  At times like this, I wish the whole family lived all in the same city.  It’d make visits so much easier!  I don’t see myself going … Continue reading

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Birthday Candles

I’m always on the lookout for cards that I can give to guys.  Birthdays are definitely no exception!  Keeping a fairly neutral theme (candles!) seems to work, especially if I avoid using pink and purple, or any swirly flowers.  So … Continue reading

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Hallowe’en time

Well, I love celebrations that can bring groups of people together to have fun.. and Hallowe’en does that.  I’m not one for putting hours into a costume because I end up getting frustrated.  Creativity happens in my head, I just … Continue reading

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Happy Bar-a-mification!

To my dear friend Laura, Happy bar passing to you! This card I made for my soon-to-be lawyer friend because she’s oh-so special.  My husband took a look at it and wondered what it would look like with a slightly … Continue reading

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The State of My Craft Room

This is the messy desk in my craft room.. Why messy?  I’d say it means that I’m inspired but missing some focus.  I have all of these ideas in my head that I want to work on, but I also … Continue reading

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Peaceful Wedding flowers

Some very good friends of mine are getting married on one of Vancouver Island’s most beautiful beaches. Congratulations to Margaret and Tyler!  This is the card I made for them.. I started with the colours, as I found the greens … Continue reading

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Happy day, gramps!

My grandpa’s turning 87, so I wanted to send him a fun card to celebrate the long life he’s had so far.  This little Chihuahua  is definitely up for a fun time, just like my dear grandpa hopefully still is! … Continue reading

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Dabbling in Tags

I decided the other day that I could play with some tag ideas.. These ones aren’t the most amazing in the world, but at least they got me going.  I think I’ll make a million more!  Everyone needs tags :-) … Continue reading

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