Friday, December 31, 2021

A Year In Review

 A Year In Review

It's hard to believe that 2021 is almost over! How time does fly by so quickly the older I get! I hope you have enjoyed visiting my Blog. I love designing projects and sharing them with you. 

Here are some of my favourite designs of the year.





























Remember, before the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, be sure to lift your left leg. That way you will start off the New Year on the right foot! 

I am looking forward to 2022 and lots more designs and a new Mini January-June 2022 Catalogue and Sale-A-Bration Catalogue starting on January 4th, 2022!!

Stay safe and Happy New Year everyone!!
Hugs,
Arlene and Lola

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Eden's Garden

 Eden's Garden

I found some time to play in my craft room today. I brought out the Eden's Garden Collection and designed the first card. The second card we designed together at our team, Canada Ink's Up! Zoom Christmas party!

**While the Eden's Garden Bundle will be available in the upcoming January-June Mini 2022 Catalogue, the Ever Eden Designer Series Paper, Ever Eden Cotton Paper and the Garden Gems are only available until January 3rd, 2022. So if you need them don't wait!!!


Here are the directions for the 1st card:

Cut a card base of Evening Evergreen Card Stock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4".

Cut a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Basic White C/S and the same for a piece of the Soft Succulent Cotton Tissue Paper. Crumple up the Cotton Paper. Using a Glue Stick, add glue over all of the 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Basic White C/S, un-crumple the Cotton Paper and carefully attach it to the Basic White C/S layer. Press down gently covering all of the Basic White C/S layer. If a tiny bit of the Basic White C/S shows on some edges, use a trimmer to trim off. Attach this layer to the card base.

Cut 2 different pieces of the Ever Eden Designer Series Paper, 1@ 2" x 4 3/4" and 1@ 1 3/4" 4". Attach to the card base using my photo for placement.

Cut a 4 1/4" piece of Gold Shimmer Ribbon. Attach to the card front with a strip of Tear And Tape. See photo for placement.

Using the fancy leaf sentiment die from Eden's Dies, die cut out using Evening Evergreen C/S. Cut a piece of Basic White C/S, 1/2" x 2 1/2" and using Evening Evergreen Ink, stamp the sentiment. Attach together with Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue, then using Dimensionals, attach to the card front making sure some of the Gold Shimmer Ribbons shows at the top of the sentiment die.

Add some Garden Gems to finish off the card.




Directions for the 2nd card:

Cut a card base of Evening Evergreen Card Stock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4".

Cut a piece of Soft Succulent C/S to 3 3/4" x 5".

Cut the Ever Eden Designer Series Papers follows: 

1@ 2" x 5" 

2@ 3/4" x 5"

Attach the DSP strips to the Soft Succulent C/S panel leaving some space between the DSP layers. See photo for placement. Attach this layer to the card base.

Cut a piece of Basic White C/S to 3" x 2 1/2". Stamp the floral image using Evening Evergreen Ink.

Cut a piece of Evening Evergreen C/S to 3 1/8" x 2 5/8". Attach the Basic White stamped piece to this panel. Attach it to the card base using Dimensionals.

Add a Soft Succulent Ribbon Bow and 3 Garden Gems to the stamped panel.

On a small scrap of Basic White C/S, using Evening Evergreen Ink, stamp a sentiment. Angle cut one end then attach it to the card front using Dimensionals. 

I hope you enjoyed both cards today. Leave me a comment, I love hearing from you!

Happy Stamping and Creating! Find some time to play today!

Arlene



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Friday, December 24, 2021

Merry Christmas!!

 Merry Christmas!!


 
May this Christmas end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright New Year. Here’s wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. All the best for peace, health and happiness in 2022!

Hugs,

Lola and Arlene

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Kisses And Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit

 

Kisses And Hugs!



We all know that roses are red—it’s time that love cards got an upgrade! The Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit will help you express that forever kind of love with heart-shaped cards that would make Cupid jealous.

  • Contains enough supplies to create 10 cards and coordinating envelopes.

  • Perfect for all love occasions throughout the year like Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, weddings,

    honeymoons, birthdays, and more!

  • Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot.

  • Create matching treats with the coordinating Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes (sold separately).

    Order by January 10th, 2022!

    Click here to order!

    ADD-ON

    Name: Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes 

    Item number: 160147 | $10.00 USD | $13.75 CAD

    Details:

    • Contains 20 mini treat boxes and 20 heart tags
    • Gold cord: 10-1/2" yards (9.6 m)
    • Finished size: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" (4.4 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm)
    • Printed with gold foil

    These coordinated treat boxes are not included in this month’s kit and are only available for purchase separately as an add-on online starting 25 January. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase and they are only available while supplies last.


    Happy Stamping and Creating!

    Arlene

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Whimsical Trees Bundle

 Whimsical Trees Bundle


This is my Christmas card for this year!





I used the Whimsical Trees Bundle and the beautiful Whimsy And Wonder Designer Series Paper. 
This is a regular A2 card in the landscape position. I cut off a small section on the front flap and I added an embossed Mint Macaron Card Stock side piece.







Happy Stamping and Creating!!

Arlene




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