Wednesday 28 October 2020

There's No Place like Gnome | Be Inspired Blog Hop


 How can you not be in love with these sweet little gnomes? And how fitting that sentiment is for this "Stay Home" Holiday season.

For this month's Be Inspired Blog Hop we are accesorizing! In other words, we are embellishing! I added some of my favourites including linen thread and sequins... yup, those snowflakes are back from last year's Stampin' Up! Holiday catalogue!!

And lets jsut talk abot how nice this paper is!  I honestly can't wait to go back and play!!

For now, its my bed time. #forreal But please keep hopping so that you find some inspiration - Brian King is up next!

Wednesday 30 September 2020

Getting the Memories Captured | Be Inspired Blog Hop




When it comes to papercrafting, I am whole heartedly a scrapbooker. 

Right now I am in a stage of life where there is very little time for a shower let alone crafting. I simply need my stories to be told before they are forgotten. The Stampin' Up! Memories and More help acheive that goal.

So here I cam getting another page finalized. Another story told. It warms my heart. 

Thanks for hopping by - Manuela is up next! I can't wait to see what she created as well as the rest of the Be Inspired Design Team!

Wednesday 26 August 2020

Be Inspired | Punch It Out


When Summer arrives in Newfoundland, you have to take advantage. As such my time in the craft room is limited. I am trying to squeeze every bit of daylight I can into memories.

So, I am not overthinking. I have been keeping it incredibly simple. And why not when the products are so pretty?

This inspiration challenge was Punch it Out - living on the East Coast of Canada the whale suite was an absolute must have item yet I hadn't used it. If that's not inspiration and the push I needed, I am not sure what is.

Challenges are always incredibly important for my crafting "mojo". But in this case, punches makes life easy. So go ahead. Join us and get inspirated.

But first, be sure to keep hopping along to Manuela and the rest of the Be Inspired Design Team!

Ps. Never be without a googly eye!!! 

Wednesday 29 July 2020

You are the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) | Be Inspired Blog Hop



My baby girl is now 6 months old.
Every now and then I can find pockets of time to create.
It's not often and not usually when I want to but it is finally happening.
And it feels. so. so. good.


Today's Be Inspired Blog Hop is all about Sunshine and Happiness. And let me tell you, although these goats make me super happy, the fact that I was creating gave me pure happiness and joy.

Be sure to check out this super cute card using the Way to Goat stamp set from Stamping' Up!


So happy to be back and I really hope you are all taking care of himself in this crazy world. Keep hopping to Carolynn - she's a bright light in a world of darkness. Can't wait to see what happiness and sunshine she makes!

Wednesday 29 April 2020

What Happens at Grandmas... | Be Inspired Blog Hop


43 days now.
Its been 43 days since we have been in self isolation.
I can count on my hand how many times I have been in my car.
In fact, I am sure I haven't filled it up with gas this month.
The kids hasn't been in school for 47 days.
I have good days and I have bad days. I am trying to stay positive. Still. It's crazy. Every day I am STILL trying to stay positive. Crafting helps me stay strong and be positive.



Most times I am not very inspired to craft despite knowing that it will help me move through my quanrantine days. It is our hope that we can help you stay inspired. And if nothing else distract you into thinking about brighter days when we can hug our family and friends again.

For now, enjoy my card. The design came to me as I tried to create with "stay home" in mind. I'd love to see how you take this house shape and bring it to life.


I simply cannot wait until I can drop all three of my kids off to Grandmas again... This Mama needs a babysitter and I truly won't "care what happens at Grandmas" that day. Drop and run. :)

Take care - I am sending you all the paper hugs!
Hop on over to Manuela! She is seriously one of my favourite Stampin' Up! designers!

Wednesday 26 February 2020

Happy Birthday to You | Be Inspired Design Team Blog Hop


It feels so good to be blogging again after having a baby! We always need some mama time but the question always becomes... when do we have time! Little Miss Claire is one month old now - its insane how fast time goes!





This month's Be Inspired callenge is to use Sale-a-Bration products. This happens to be the first time I picked up this gorgeous "Happy Birthday To You" Stampin' Up! stamp. I have seen some stunning projects with this stamp set.

Because I am just getting back into the craft room, I didn't try to over stretch my limited creativity. I went back to a tried and true style of mine with a watercolour background and a watercoloured image. Perhaps when I get some better sleep creativity will shower over me but for now I am going to enjoy the process of "just making".


Thanks for dropping by to check out my project today! Be sure to keep hopping along to see Manuela's project! I always love her creations!

Thursday 30 January 2020

Shake it Up! | Fancy Friday Blog Hop


It's 2020 and the Stampin' Up! past and current Artisans are back to bring you inspiration using current Stampin' Up! projects. Each month we currate a theme and this growing group of over 40 uber talented Creatives try to come up with a project. This month we are "shaking it up".


This Shaker Card project uses the Stitched Stars dies, irridescent sequins and Birthday Goodness stamp set. Did you pick up on the little stars amongst the sequins? Yup, they are the negatives from the swirly star die cut!


Now, have you been wondering I've been? Well, you likely remember I've been growing a baby - She finally arrived on January 23, 2020 weighing 7lb 12 oz and measuring 50cm. I am totally smitten and she's fitting in with our crazy family of five. I am working hard to find a new routine... and also space for all the "things" that comes with babies.



Things are changing in the Stampin' Fancy Friday world. This will be our last blog hop. Awwww but not to worry we are still around to give you inspiration. Instead of blogging we will be posting our projects to Instagram only, as well as individual social accounts like Facebook. We think the world is evolving and so should we!  So be sure to follow the Stampin' Fancy Friday Instagram Account @stampinfancyfriday to sure you don't miss out next month's projects!

I am so excited to be linking to Kerstin Kreis whom is am amazing Artist!!! Be sure to check her out next!


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This is where I show the majority of my projects and inspiration, along side my loves and life.  
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