02.06.2014

I scream, you scream, we all scream ………

… for ICE CREAM!!  Today is the start of the June release sneak peaks over Clearly Besotted Stamps and I’m telling you now – you are going to LOVE IT!!  This release has everything from fun, funky, fresh and elegant – every style catered for!!

Today’s cards all feature my favourite of this month’s bunch – Super Cool.  It’s an ice-cream themed set with some fabulous sentiments in some gorgeous font combinations.  It’s a set that bound to get those creative juices flowing!!!

Super Cool 3 Super Cool 2 Super Cool 1Doesn’t it just make you yearn for those summer days and picnics at the beach??!!

Stephanie and the rest of the design team have some amazing creations to share with you today so make sure you check out their blogs and that of our awesome guest designer, Cindy Lovell.

I’ll be back tomorrow with more teasers so make sure you pop back then!!

30.05.2014

Life is a Journey.

Hi there – just popping in with a cheery little card I made using some yummy stamps and dies from Taylored Expressions.  I love the little picket fence and grass border dies – they make creating little scenes like this so easy!

Life is a journey

I’m back over on the Taylored Expressions blog later featuring another fabulous set – Under The Sea– and even better – there’s a chance to win it too!!

See you soon,

Caryn xxx


20.05.2014

A trio of Washiness!

Ok, I made that up but as a word, it does a good job of describing the three cards I’m sharing with you today!!  I haven’t ever dared to enter the Gallery Idol contest before but for some reason I thought I would have a go this year!  The theme for the “open auditions” is to use Washi or fabric tape in “cool/creative/gorgeous ways”!  Well, I don’t know if these cards fit the brief but I quite like how they turned anyway!  I actually only own about 5 rolls of washi tape – it wasn’t a trend that I really embraced – but I have to say – I loved playing with it!  I particularly like it’s translucent quality which lent itself well to my first card:

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My second card features my favourite red polka dotty washi in the form of a little birthday banner!

happy birthday banner

And my third and final entry uses the washi tape as decorative paper and was die cut with my favourite Avery Elle die.

hello

If you haven’t taken a look at the gallery of entries this year then you should check it out – who knew there were so many ways to use Washi Tape??!!!  

I’m afraid I can’t link to the rolls of washi tape I used as I can’t remember where I bought them or who makes them!!