Masculine

Up, up and away … again …

Before I put away my new up, up and away stamp set, I inked it up again to make this Father’s Day card for my father-in-law … I was inspired by this card I saw on Pinterest. For my version, I sponged a strip of whisper white cardstock with bashful blue and certainly celery inks… Continue reading Up, up and away … again …

Thank you

Sweet thank you …

Don't you just love receiving handmade cards?  I know I do.  Not only is it a pleasure to get a card for the message and greeting it contains, but it is also good to see other people's crafting talent too.  My lovely friend, Ruth, sent me this little beauty recently... Such a pretty card.  I… Continue reading Sweet thank you …

Birthday · Masculine

Up, up and away – one stamp set, three ways …

My favourite stamps from the summer mini catalogue from Stampin’ Up! is the Up, up and away set. I love getting new stamps to play with, and I absolutely fell in love with this set as soon as I saw it so just had to have it! There are 3 birthdays in our family this… Continue reading Up, up and away – one stamp set, three ways …

Anniversary · Cakes · Congratulations · Engagement · Wedding

Confetti, celebrations and cupcakes …

My friend, Jon, took his girlfriend to Paris for her 30th birthday – you might remember the 30th birthday card I made for Rachel here.  One fabulous evening in Paris, under a beautifully lit Eiffel Tower, he got down on one knee and proposed.  How romantic!  And of course she said yes.  Inspired by the gorgeous… Continue reading Confetti, celebrations and cupcakes …