ATCs

Hi everyone,

Just a quick post today. In keeping with my recent miniature theme, I've today created the Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) below. They are the first such cards I've created in YEARS, and are ready for next month's swap for the ATC Swaps group at Card Making World.

Hugs,
Em

More white on white

Hi everyone,

Today I'm sharing what is possibly my last white on white card for a little while. With fall fast approaching, I'm thinking the colors of the season will feature in some designs in the next week or so.

Hugs,
Em

More lovely lace

Hi everyone,

Following on from yesterday's post, I've today created another similar card, using the same main elements and dies. The only changes from yesterday is the addition of a little glitter in the lace, which unfortunately hasn't come out on the photo. I've also added some punched butterflies to the side, using a Martha Stewart punch.

I LOVE the new lace die and will be using it on a lot of my cards.

Hugs,
Em

Lace butterfly white on white

Hi everyone,

Here's the card that I created this morning, my first since the middle of July! I love the simple elegance of white on white cards and I'm really pleased with the way this one looks. I hope you like it too!

The lace edges have been created using the Cottage Cutz Elites - Fancy Floral Lace Border. The embossed panel behind the butterfly was created using the Cuttlebug Dawny folder, both purchased from Sunrise Crafts. They only arrived in the mail this morning and I couldn't wait to play with them!

The other dies used were scalloped rectangles, I think from Spellbinders, and the butterfly was a freebie I got with a magazine earlier this year.

The sentiment has been added using a gold peel off and the gems are small self adhesive clear ones. I've added the lace border and butterfly using a tape runner and the other panels have all been layered with foam dimensionals.

I have started working on another white on white card, which I'll complete and share with y'all tomorrow.

Hugs

Monday Musings - A little bit of everything

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the first Monday Musings post in about six weeks! If you're new to my site, you can read all other posts in the series here. Because of the break caused by my summer vacation, today's Musings are a little bit of everything.

For those in the US, today is Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, but for me and my family, today, September 2, has so much more meaning. Today marks the thirty seventh anniversary of my beloved Granddad's passing. I know my guardian angel is always with me, and that is some comfort, not only to me, but my Gram too. The pic below was taken of them just a few months before he passed.

Since I got back on Thursday afternoon, I feel like I've not stopped! What with catching up with mail, phone calls, laundry and other chores. Whew! I HAVE found time to start thinking about work again and I'll be back in the studio in the morning, after an appointment with my optometrist. I CAN'T wait to get in there and play with some new stamps I got while I was with my sister. Yay :)

Be sure to come back tomorrow to see what I've created.

Hugs,
Em

I'm back!

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to stop by, quickly, to let y'all know that I'm back from my sister's and will be back to posting regularly next week, after I've caught up on chores/ laundry etc. I might or might not get a "Monday Musings" post written on Monday, but I WILL post from Tuesday. Monday is Labor Day in the US, and whatever you're doing, I hope you have a great "unofficial end of summer" weekend!

Hugs,
Em

Summer vacation

Hi everyone,

I'm sorry I've been so quiet for the last few weeks, but I was called away to my sister, Gayle's after she had an accident and this is the first chance I've had to post. Things have settled down a little now and we're getting out more, exploring the amazing scenery around Worcester, UK. I've taken a LOT of pics so far and will post more when time allows and I can get them prepared for publication. For now though, I want to share one shot that was taken while we were on a motor boat on the river Severn.

With things settling down, we've decided I'll stay here another couple of weeks for a summer vacation. Yay!

Before I go, I must mention my amazingly creative sister, Suzie's, new business website, DollsByDolls. Please take a look at the wonderful creations and show the "Dolls" your support. Thank you!

I'll post again when I can. Have a great weekend y'all :)

Hugs,
Em