Author: janette

Creating in 2024

I have been away from Cardmaking for most of this year, we had a week away with our family which was lovely, and then we started planning for some much needed renovations which began a few weeks ago. They are all completed and our home is looking and feeling amazing. My ‘craft room’, which is also our spare bedroom, has also had a make-over and a lot of my stash has been moved to the garage, and some given away.

I have been reflecting on my need and love of Cardmaking and whether I want to continue it. For the last four years it has been my therapy, my happy place, where I go to unwind and renew and I come away from it, not only with something beautiful I have created, but with a sense of greater peace and wellbeing.
I went in there tonight and made these two cards using patterned paper, stamps and dies. I had fun! I will continue making cards but with a renewed focus. More on that later 🥰

Sketch Saturday #740 & Just add ink #681

I am back with another challenge, this time it is for Sketch Saturday #740 and Just Add Ink #681. I chose a striped paper that I had in my stash and kept to the Christmas time theme.

Sketch saturday #738

Today’s card is inspired by Sketch Saturday #738 and it had an optional “no black or white”. I used up some scraps for this card.

It was a challenge not using black or white, I chose silver for the sentiment on navy card and added silver cord for some contrast.

Just add a spotlight

Just Add Ink‘s challenge last week was Just Add a Spotlight #675, unfortunately I missed it but this is the card I made for it.

You make me smile

I love making cards from sketches and this one today is from Freshly Made Sketches #FMS609. I combined it with the Colour INKspiration Challenge #154 using the Stamping’ Up! colours, Berry Burst, Pool Party, Crumb Cake and Poppy Parade.

My card features the Textured Floral set from Stamping’ Up!

Making a difference

I’m back with a card for the Retro Rubber Challenge Blog #rrcb218 which is a colour challenge this time.

The three colours from the challenge I used are green, brown, and blue. The stamp set is one I have had for several years, and use often.

Freshly made sketches #608

I’ve been away and quite busy since being home, but I found some time today to create again. My card is for this week’s sketch with Freshly Made Sketches #608.

I made my card portrait instead of landscape and kept the banners to the side. And as Christmas is fast approaching went with a Christmas theme.

Colour INKspiration #152

Colour INKspiration‘s challenge this week is blue and grey, and once again I was out of my comfort zone, which is a good thing. Challenges like this one help me to think outside the square, and to grow in my craft. The theme reminds me of the willow china from ages past.

I used a grey patterned paper for the background, and the navy paper from the Night Divine series by Stampin’ Up! for the panels and layed them on Night of Navy card. I die-cut the poinsettia from Starry Sky.

Colour INKspiration is a Facebook group for Stampin’ Up! enthusiasts, so if that sounds like you come and join in the fun 🙂

I’m a winner twice!

Wow! What a week! My cards have won two challenges this week, the Facebook group Colour INKspiration…

And at Freshly Made Sketches…

Janette’s card caught my eyes because of her striking and elegant CAS design. I love the colors and these gorgeous leaves! Congrats Janette you are our Queen of Clean!
Freshly Made Sketches

Global design project #413

This week’s challenge with Global Design Project #GDP413 was a real challenge for me! It was the colours. I rarely use orange or black in my cards, preferring the ends of the rainbow, purples and reds. This is my third attempt (P.S.I nearly gave up).

Not having any Cajun Craze or similar colour ink or card added to the challenge, so I swapped it for Calypso Coral, the flower is stamped first with Calypso Coral and then Pumpkin Pie.