Paisley wrap

I was going to say a quick post but there is nothing quick about this project!

Some time ago I bought a roll of blank wrapping paper to create my own patterned paper. I needed to wrap a fairly large present and I set out to stamp a 6 by 6cm (2" 1/3x 2" 1/3) square repeatedly to create it.

BIG mistake... took hours (and nearly 50 inking & stamping actions) but there it is at last:

My oldie stamp is by Personal Impressions (Paisley Flourishes) and I added a ready made topper on a label die-cut (Spellbinders).

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I am  entering the SSS Monday Challenge and the Stamping Sensations (My B is for Blue) challenges.

The first snowflake...

So yes, the season is already upon us crafters and the dreaded C word has been uttered in several quarters already! For my first festive card(s) I used a snowflake die set, as nothing says winter like snowflakes. This is my inspiration make for Crafts U Love who have received lots of new supplies for the Christmas season.

A trip through Paris

If you missed the plane(s) at the beginning of the month, here's a second chance to catch some inspiration for our Country View Challenge on the theme of Planes, Trains & Automobiles chosen by the lovely Miriam.

Last of the summer beach

Before the memories of this exceptional (at least in Europe) summer fades into our memories, I want to share my last makes for the Crafty Individuals Hochanda show in August.

Come aboard!!!

This summer whizzed by and it's time for our September Country View Challenge! The theme is Planes, Trains, Automobiles hosted by Miriam. It had been a while since I played in my journal so...

Layered Butterflies

Here's a clean and simple looking card, with my latest favourite stamp set.

Memories of summer

Time for a second inspiration piece for our Country View Challenge on the theme Sun, Sea and Sand chosen by Corrie. I have made a card with another piece of alcohol background on Yupo using Tim Holtz's Alcohol lift ink.

Seaside play

I'm showing this beach scene today as I'm too hot to contemplate doing anything but dipping my toes in cool water...

Seeing double

Some more seaside inspired makes... This time I used special folds cards to double my stamping domain so I was able to use 1 image on each side :

Mixed Media card with a shortcut

I do like to play with Mixed Media, but sometimes a shortcut is welcome! I created this card with new supplies from Crafts u love, in particular this beautiful paper pack:

Got any hoes?

Dear readers and followers, no sea inspired make today but something for a very special occasion!

You've already seen the front of this Birthday card, I can now reveal the inside...

Seashells on the seashore

Today I'm showing one of the samples I made for Crafty Individuals Hochanda shows last week.  Last week I showed the CI- 497 Tropical Sunset (see my post here), now for the second one, CI-496 a beautiful large stamp full of seashells.