Focus on a Friend Card

I used the same paper & stamps as in my previous post to make a similar card, but with a different look.

I used BoBunny's Garden Girl 6 x 6 paper pack with Stampin' Up's Rich Razzleberry cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used BoBunny Ribbon and Basic Grey brads.

I used CTMH's Card Chatter - Focus on a Friend, Joyful Birthday and A Friend Like You stamp sets with CTMH Black Ink.

Dream Pop - Birthday Cake Card

I submitted this card to the Heart 2 Heart Close to My Heart Challenge Blog - Cake or Cupcakes with Baker's Twine.

For this card, I used CTMH's Dream Pop Paper Pack.

To embellish the card I used CTMH's Baker's Twine & EK Success Circle Punches.

I also used CTMH's Chantilly Cardmaking Workshop Stamp Set & CTMH's Perfect Fit - Birthday Stamp Set with Momento & CTMH Black Inks. 

Copic Markers used: FRV1, RV34, YR09, YR24 & YR65.

Dream Pop - You're the Best Card

I submitted this card to the Heart 2 Heart Close to My Heart Challenge Blog - Button Up.

For this card, I used CTMH's Dream Pop Paper Pack.

To embellish the card I used CTMH's Red Assortment Buttons, CTMH's Baker's Twine & a corner rounder punch.

I also used CTMH's Just a Number and Cricut Artiste Collection Kudos stamp sets with CTMH Hollyhock Ink.

Dream Pop - Belly Dancing Layout

I had fun with Close to My Heart's New Dream Pop Paper Package.

One of my daughter's new extracurricular activities is Belly Dancing and she loves it. When I saw this paper, I thought it would be perfect for a Belly Dancing Layout.

I used CTMH's Dream Pop Paper Package (which you can only purchase in the month of May - more details below).

To embellish the layout, I used CTMH's Sparkles Flourishes, CTMH Clear Sparkles and CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to cut out the letters, pennants & the die-cut behind my daughter's photo.

I also used CTMH's Hodgepodge Alphabet & Solos 1 stamp sets with CTMH Slate Ink

May Close to My Heart Promotion

The first Saturday in May is National Scrapbooking Day and CTMH is celebrating it by offering the Dream Pop Paper Pack as a promotion for the month of May (while supplies last).

In order to receive the paper pack, you must place an order of $35.00 before shipping & taxes and then you may purchase the Dream Pop Paper Pack for $10.00 (actual value $19.95).

If you are interested in the May's Stamp of the Month (Pinwheel), the Dream Pop Paper Pack can go towards your $50.00 to get the stamp of the month for $5.00.

That means, you can spend $40.00 on anything in the catalogue. Then purchase the Dream Pop Paper Pack for $10.00. Your order total is now $50.00 and you can purchase the stamp of the month for $5.00.

National Scrapbooking Day Draw

As part of my National Scrapbooking Day Celebration, I have an order going in on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

Everyone who places an order with me on May 4th will be entered into a draw for the prize package you see below my layout page. If you have already placed your order with me for May 4th, no worries, I have placed your name into the draw.

There is still spaces available in Jennifer's & My National Scrap Day Workshops. For more information, please click here.

Also, the "store" will be open on Friday, May 3, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Everything is 50% off and all sales are cash only.

Happy Scrappy Day!

Happy Birthday Brandi!

Brandi is not only a cousin to my immediate family, but a great friend to each of us.

So, I really wanted to use these stamp sets for her card and this is what I came up with.

I used BoBunny's Garden Girl 6 x 6 paper pack with Stampin' Up's Rich Razzleberry cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used a BoBunny Flower & Ribbon and Basic Grey brads.

I used CTMH's Card Chatter - Focus on a Friend, Joyful Birthday and A Friend Like You stamp sets with CTMH Black Ink.

Happy Birthday Dad!

I was digging through my die-cut container in the store and I came across this My Mind's Eye Die-Cut that was perfect for my dad's birthday card. 

I put it with a patterned paper from CTMH's Buzz & Bumble Paper Packet and CTMH's Cocoa Cardstock and a miscellaneous Bazzill green cardstock from my scrap bin.

To embellish the card, I added some CTMH brads.

I used CTMH's Card Chatter - Birthday stamp set with CTMH Cocoa ink.

TJ's Easter Card

Here is my 17 month old son's, TJ's, Easter Card.

I used Doodlebug's Hello Spring 6 x 6 paper pack with a miscellaneous Bazzill orange cardstock from my scrap bin.

To embellish the card, I used My Mind's Eye Twine, a Stampin' Up Button, Making Memories brads, an EK Success Border Punch and my Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge to make the dog with bunny ears.

I also used CTMH's Easter Wishes stamp set with CTMH Chocolate ink. 

Amy's Easter Card

This is the Easter Card that I made for my 14 year old daughter, Amy, who loves and collects elephants.

I used Wild Rose Studio Bella 6 x 6 paper pack with miscellaneous Bazzill cardstock from my scrap bin.

To embellish the card, I used an organza ribbon from my stash.

I also used Wild Rose Studio Bella & Butterfly Stamp with Momento Black Ink and CTMH's Easter Wishes Stamp Set with CTMH Slate Ink.

Copic Markers used: BV02, BV04, BV11, G28, N0, N2, N4, V12, V15, Y13 & Y15.

Trevor's Easter Card

This is the Easter Card that I made my husband, Trevor.

I used Doodlebug's Hello Spring 6 x 6 paper pack with a miscellaneous Bazzill brown cardstock from my scrap bin.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH Brads and My Creative Time Chocolate Greetings Stamp Set with Coordinating Dies.

I also used CTMH's Easter Wishes Stamp Set with CTMH Chocolate Ink.

May Card Workshop

May Card Workshop

Thursday, May 16, 2013

513 High Street South

(The Old DAT'S Store.)

Time: 7:00 p.m.   Cost: $12.00

For the first card, I used My Mind's Eye On the Bright Side Two Sided Patterned Papers with CTMH Black cardstock.

To embellish the card I used CTMH's Artiste Cricut Cartridge, Creative Memories Hexagon Punch, a CTMH White Brad & CTMH Artisan Studs.

I used CTMH's Perfect Fit - Frames 2 & Pinwheel ~ May Stamp of the Month stamp sets with CTMH's Sweet Leaf, Goldrush & Black Ink.

For the second card, I used CTMH White Daisy & Bazzill Black Prismatic cardstock.

To embellish the card I used CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Oval Nestabilities & CTMH Black Sparkles.

I used CTMH's For Every Occasion & Scrapbook Statements - Women stamp sets with CTMH Black Ink.

On the inside of the card, the decorative piece of paper is a pocket for a gift card, photo or money.

To register, please email me at ddigby@shaw.ca or call me at 346-9283.

Giving a Scrap About Autism Workshops

The above two cards are the two different workshops that I am teaching at the Giving a Scrap About Autism 12 Hour Crop.

My workshops will be first thing in the morning because I am not able to stay the whole day due to my grandparents' 90th Birthday Party.

You sign up for the workshops when you arrive at the event.

For the first card, I used CTMH's Chantilly Paper Pack with CTMH Buttercup & Ruby cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH flowers, CTMH pink glitter gems & CTMH's Artiste Cricut Cartridge to cut out the bird image.

I used CTMH's My Sunshine ~ April Stamp of the Month stamp set with CTMH Cranberry Ink.

For the second card, I used My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline two-sided patterned papers with a Bazzill cardstock from my stash.

To embellish the card, I used Stampin' Up's Scalloped Border Punch, CTMH's Artiste Cricut Cartridge to make the bow and a Doodlebug brad.

I used CTMH's A Tree and Casual Expressions stamp sets with CTMH Juniper ink.

If you are interested, there are still tickets available for this upcoming crop.

Tickets will be on sale until Monday, April 15, 2013.

Giving a Scrap About Autism

12 Hour Crop

Saturday, April 20, 2013

10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

(Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)

Current River Community Centre

450 Dewe Avenue

Ticket Price: $40.00

~ Draws

~ Includes Italian Pasta Dinner

~ Free Workshops

~ Only 75 Tickets Available

For more information, please contact Dana Larrett at daner@tbaytel.net.

National Scrap Day Workshops

 Elegant 6 x 6 Two Page Layout

1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

 Masculine 6 x 6 Two Page Layout

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Heritage 6 x 6 Two Page Layout

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

National Scrapbooking Day Workshops

Saturday, May 04, 2013

10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

(Depending on what you sign up for.)

513 High Street South

Cost: $50.00

If you sign up for all 6 workshops.

Cost: $10.00 each

If you sign up for less than 6 workshops.

Due to popular request, Jennifer Pearson ~ Stampin' Up Demonstrator, and I have decided to do 3 workshops each that are 6 x 6 two page layouts to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day.

Each workshop runs for approximately 45 minutes and is $10.00 per layout unless you sign up for all 6 workshops, then you only pay $50.00.

You need to bring your straight cutter, scissors, tweezers (if you normally use them) and your adhesive to the workshop. Your adhesive selection should include whatever you normally use to glue paper to paper, glue lines/dots and a glue pen. 

To see the layouts that Jennifer is teaching, please go to her blog at: thehappyyappyscrapper.blogspot.ca.

Registration begins today, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. You may register by emailing Donna at ddigby@shaw.ca or calling Donna at 346-9283.

Payment is due upon registration and in cash only.

Since I don't have regular "store" hours, we can make arrangements for payment on an individual basis.