Author Archives: Shauna

About Shauna

I fell in love with the art of rubber stamping when I was 12 years old. I blame my grandparents. I already had every crafty hobby imaginable when they bought me a few stamps, an ink pad, and some embossing powder. I was hooked. From that point on, no special occasion has gone unmarked by one of my hand-crafted creations. Scrapbooking came next, and though it isn't my first love, it's a close second.

What a Hoot

Ok, that title is cheesy.. but I’m leaving it.  I got this lovely own stamp at a stamping retreat about a year ago, and this is the first time I’ve used him. I’m pretty fond of the brown and green … Continue reading

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Fishy Goodness

I spent hours playing around with cards and ideas.  I had some pre-scored cards by Amuse that I wanted to use up. Well, it didn’t go so well.  I ended up throwing out 3 cards.. ugh.. they were just so … Continue reading

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I used a drill!

Guys, guys, be proud, guys!  I used a drill and made my craft room a tiny bit more functional.  Well, ok, I didn’t even get to use the thing.  Normally I’m the power tools gal.  I grew up being the … Continue reading

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Pretty window adornments

Alright, so it’s January and I have yet to take down my Christmas tree or any of my random assortment of decorations.. but Christmas is just so pretty.  How can I take it away?  I told the boy that if … Continue reading

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New Years Tidying

Happy 2010!  This new year and the chaos of the busy holidays has brought with it a very strong need to tidy everything in an attempt at organizing my life.  During one of these little missions (seriously, I lose steam … Continue reading

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Butterfly Bliss

This stamp’s beauty captured me from the beginning.  The butterflies and overlapping textures… I think they pair perfectly with the fern-like pattern on the background paper.. and the little butterfly in the top right corner is… devine, non? Materials White … Continue reading

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Colourful Balloons

Need a bright and cheerful birthday card?  I think this one fits the bill, especially for the boys of this world.  I think I got those balloons as a dollar stamp from Michaels Craft store.  On that note, I really … Continue reading

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Santa hat

Santa Clause is coming to town!  Well, it’s December and I just finished up my cards.. Although I have to write in most of them still! I used a cherry red ink and some prisma glitter on the hat.  The … Continue reading

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Glittery Christmas Card Class

The other night I taught a class at my beloved stamp store.  These are the cards we made.. 2 of each in the 2 hours we had.  I can’t take credit for the designs, but my oh my are they … Continue reading

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Christmas Tree

See what I mean about a ribbon thing happening here?  And isn’t it super cute?  I think so!  These little cards (the background one, I mean) are made by AMuse.  The ribbon I fell across at Michaels, and couldn’t control … Continue reading

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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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