Merry Embossing

I was playing with embossing powder this morning and this wonderful deer from the Dashing Deer set.  I love the pattern on him.  It shows up well when stamped and I'm thrilled that it shows well with embossing also.  I used two different colours of embossing powder; black for the body and silver for the antlers. 

Just a quick card post today for inspiration.  I'm now going to go check out the order I received.....it's full of new stuff from theupcoming Occasions Catalogue.  Woo Hoo.

Have a terrific day,

Joan

Monochromatic Blackberry

This morning I was a bit stumped as to what to do for a card and I decided to check out Freshly Made Sketches.  I haven't done a sketch challenge in years, and it was nice to check out the sketch and then work it into my own.  I thought I'd go with the monochromatic look too with this gorgeous Frosted Floral Specialty paper.  This card was so quick and easy I think I'll use it for next month's coffee and cards.

If you are ever stumped for a card layout, check out this blog.  They always have great sketches and it's fun to see how people interpret them differently.

 

Have a great day.

 Thanks for stopping by,

Joan

Monochromatic Fringe

I got my room tidied up this morning and then I worked on the Friday Mashup….and tried out my new Fringe Scissors.  Easy Peasy cutting!

The Mashup this week was a monochromatic theme and flowers….I love love love monochromatic cards.  I think it's because then I don't have to wrack my brain about what colours go together.

I'm off to make soup and then do more stamping…..unless of course I get distracted by something else.

We've got beautiful sunshine here - freezing temps - but sunshine. 

Hope there is sunshine in your corner of the world.

Joan

Happy Birthday, Lesley!!!

I am so excited today to be part of a 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,  LESLEY!!!

blog hop.

I "met" Lesley through the Design Team for "The Color Dare" challenge blog.  I've only known her a short time, but I know she's an incredibly supportive and helpful person.  We have a number of things in common.... we're both Canadian, teachers (she used to teach music, I'm currently teaching music) and I've discovered we have similar interests in music and movies too.  I love going to her blog to see what she's created because it's always fantastic and inspirational!

So - I'd like to encourage you to go over to Lesley's blog and wish her a happy birthday - She can be found at

Always Playing with Paper

and be sure to participate in the blog hop to see all the wonderful creations Lesley's friends have created for her...

Anne Marie Hile - Stampin’ Anne
Carrie Gaskin - Artistic Avenger
Cindy Beach - Stamps, Paper and Ink
Jaydee - Stampin’ with Jaydee
Jen Mitchell - I Create
Joan Jeffery - JJ Creations (Me)
Lauri Ingram - Paperville
Laurie - Hiding in My Craft Room
LeAnne Pugliese - wee Inklings
Nance Leedy - Canopy Crafts
Rita Wright - Cards by Rita
Sandra Azzopardi - Sandra’s Stamping Spot
Tui Nathan - Stampin’ Time

Thanks for stopping by today - Joan