by Andrea | Oct 7, 2019 | Sketch Challenge, Stampin Blends, Stamping
At the Essex stamp club gathering in September, our first project was this card that features beautiful Christmas images for coloring. I colored this sample that you see here so that it looks like an Advent wreath with the colors of the candles. And of course, you can...
by Andrea | Sep 4, 2019 | Color Combo, Stampin Blends, Stamping
I love the lyrics in the song entitled “Lean On Me” which was written and sung by Bill Withers. We sing it occasionally at church and I love it every time. The song is a strong reminder of how inter-connected and dependent we are on each other. And it is...
by Andrea | Aug 23, 2019 | Announcements, Sketch Challenge, Stampin Blends, Stamping
I just found a very interesting quote that I think is a great companion to this card. Be like a peacock and dance with all of your beauty.Debasish Mridha A lot of the peacock quotes that I found online are pretty snarky to the peacock mostly indicating that it’s...
by Andrea | Aug 16, 2019 | Sketch Challenge, Stampin Blends, Stamping
I created this card just for fun; not for a class, not for a club meeting, not for a specific occasion. It’s not very often that I get to create just for the fun of creating, so it is a real treat when I get the opportunity. Previously I shared another card...
by Andrea | Jun 7, 2019 | Sketch Challenge, Stampin Blends, Stamping
I just read a headline that Megan Markle is going to be bringing baby Archie Harrison for a visit here in the US. For some reason, despite the American Revolution we here in the US are still fascinated with the Royals. I hope their trip to visit with Megan’s mom...
by Andrea | May 24, 2019 | Stampin Blends, Stamping, Techniques
This is the first (more complicated) card that the stamp club group made on Wednesday evening. You are probably wondering why this card is “complicated” because from this photo it doesn’t look very unique. I try to have the first card we make more...