Here are some other examples of "male friendly" cards that I made recently. I often stick with earth tones and blues.

I thought I'd also show this encouragement card I made for a pastor. I know I can't always put ribbons and paper lace on everything !! I wanted to create layers so to do that I heat embossed a window sheet.

New favorite stamp set!!

I love this new stamp set I got from the new catalogue called stippled blossoms (item 126745). I made some dsp and a wedding card from it. Can't wait to play with some other colors when I have more time :)

Four Mothers Day Cards

I realize this is probably very late for mothers day but I wanted to post up what I made for my records.
Since I had many aunts that I had to make cards for, I always like to make variations of the same card.

Creating Vintage Inspired Vases and Votive holders

A couple weeks ago, for my friend Anastasia's wedding, we created these fun vintage inspired centerpieces and votive holders using twine from the dollar store, the lace punch (which to my dismay, is retiring!) and some grosgrain ribbon.

Michelle's Craft Room

I'm so excited to reveal Michelle's craft room!  Since "playing" in my craft room (which now looks shabby compared to this one I designed for her), she's been thinking of carving out her own space to craft and enjoy creating things. So I made a few trips to Ikea and Dollarama, and voila, I created this room for her.  Again the KEY thing is that all your items are within reach (but have a place of their own to avoid clutter). With that said, Michelle happily reported she was able to make cards quicker since being in her craft room.

I installed Ikea picture ledges on the left side to display her punches, cardstock and papers, so that she could easily remember what she had stock of. The desk was from Ikea (those bottom drawers are the perfect size for Stampin' Up's clear mount stamp cases by the way...:) There is a bucket for paper scraps and a catalogue where she can stamp her images.

Notice also the bulletin boards that I created by stretching Twitterpated Fabric over Ikea bulletin boards and stapling it in the back. Create extra visual interest by hanging them with ribbon.

I got these paper buckets from the dollar store, which keeps her tools and inks at hand. In the background you can see the Designer Series Paper that I framed for her using dollar store white picture frames.

I got this piece of grass from the dollar store (I know, can you believe it?!) and used the mini clothespins (that are now on sale and discountinued) to clip some of her latest card creations.

My favourite piece of the room... this "potted pinwheel flower" bucket I made, using a garbage can, pinwheels and fake grass all found from the dollar store. The bucket currently holds her brads. The caption says "Welcome to Michelle's Craft Room - Where creativity grows". Love it!!!

Thank you cards

I just wanted to post a batch of thank you cards I made recently!

Baby Cards

It's that time of the year again... Spring flowers are popping up and so are the babies. Here are two cards I recently made for two baby girls. Congrats!

Michelle's Congratulations Card

Just wanted to post the super talented card maker Michelle made for her uncle's retirement. She used the dsp from Sale-A-Bration, pewter heat embossing powder and an embossing folder. Love it!

Literally... A 10 minute card

This card literally took me 10 minutes to make... And I was scrambling because I didn't have any time to make it before driving it over to a team members house. The card will be brought down by our Nicaragua missions team who will be visiting a local pastor that we have been partnering with for many years. The card is for his only daughter's upcoming wedding. What a joyous occasion that must be for all of them. Im so happy for them. Congratulations Esther!