Cynthia's Creative Corner – Sharing little works of art

Birds of a feather flock together – I think that’s how the quote goes, but today it’s just one little bird standing alone!

I took inspiration from one page of the Bird Ballad designer paper that shows rows and rows of feathers with all of it’s lovely bright colours.

Since I still had the tray of inks and an Aqua Painter sitting on the table, it just seemed right to colour that little bird with those colours(Bermuda Bay and Gorgeous Grape) with a hint of Smokey Slate. It’s easy to use our Ink Refills and I encourage you to take a look at all of the different colour families.

The layout is compliments of the new Freshly Made Sketches challenge for this week.

Here’s the list of products used.

Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set [149468] $30.00	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131197] $12.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Shimmery White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101910] $13.50
Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper [149592] $15.75	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406] $13.50	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad [147113] $10.25	Brights Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill Assortment [147174] $45.00
Brights Stampin’ Write Markers [147157] $40.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $23.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $6.75	Take Your Pick [144107] $14.00
2-1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720] $24.00	Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder [150665] $10.25	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $34.00
Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Happy Stamping!

IT’S SIMPLY FLOWERS DAY

Cynthia Stevenson

November 14, 2019

Birthday, Congratulations, Techniques

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We have had a very large dump of snow so……it’s simply time for some flowers on this blog. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind the snow but flowers are a favourite around here so check out this flower-laden card!

I’m playing along with The Paper Players colour challenge and did a little watercolouring with some ink refills. I found this little watercolour tray at the dollar store and find it very handy to use.

Here are the colours that we are asked to use.

I’m pretty happy with today’s card and think that the challenge colours go very well with the Bird Ballad designer paper.

Here’s the list of products used.

Bloom & Grow Bundle [151069] $70.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $11.25	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131197] $12.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25
Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper [149592] $15.75	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad [147099] $10.25	Brights Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill Assortment [147174] $45.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00
Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109130] $8.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $23.00	Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder [150665] $10.25
Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50
Paper Trimmer [152392] $34.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Enjoy your day and Happy Stamping!

SAY HELLO TO A VERY DASHING DEER

Cynthia Stevenson

November 13, 2019

Christmas

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OK, it’s time to bring out the Dashing Deer stamp set. This is one set from last year that carried forward so it is definitely time to give that dashing fellow some love.

The design is etched into the stamp itself and gives a beautiful finish to this dashing deer. I first stamped him in Soft Suede ink and then over-stamped with Versamark so he could be heat embossed with Clear powder. TIP: The Stamparatus is the perfect tool for this technique.

I am following along with this week’s CAS(E) this sketch challenge and the layout gives the perfect placement for the deer and greeting.

Here’s the list of products used. It’s easy to shop for any of these products – just click on the picture to go directly to my Online Store.

Dashing Deer Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151362] $30.00	Toile Christmas Bundle (En) [152367] $70.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $11.25	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119685] $12.00	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [147115] $10.25	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad [147083] $10.25	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00
Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109130] $8.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801] $12.25	Take Your Pick [144107] $14.00
Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder [150665] $10.25	Detailed Deer Dies [147915] $46.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $9.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50
Paper Trimmer [152392] $34.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Have a great day and Happy Stamping!

PEACEFUL SEASON

Cynthia Stevenson

November 12, 2019

Christmas

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Hello and welcome. I’m going back to Christmas for todays post with this peaceful season card.

It took 3 stamp sets to put this one together with all of the different elements!

I had a piece made with the Buffalo Check stamp set so used it for the background. Then added all of the rest from the Peaceful Boughs Bundle and the Seasonal Wreaths stamp set and matching All-Around Wreath Dies.

I felt that the wreath needed a bit of pop so added the Red Rhinestones.

Here’s the list of all of the products used.

Buffalo Check Wood-Mount Stamp Set [147797] $27.00	Peaceful Boughs Bundle (En) [153033] $71.00	Seasonal Wreaths Photopolymer Stamp Set [150522] $23.00	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133676] $12.00
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad [147111] $10.25	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [147115] $10.25	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [147084] $10.25
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] $9.50	Take Your Pick [144107] $14.00	All-Around Wreath Dies [150641] $46.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $34.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Have a great day and Happy Stamping to you!

NEVER FORGET

Cynthia Stevenson

November 11, 2019

All Occasion

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Today is Remembrance Day in Canada! A day that has been put aside to remember our Veterans who fought in wars to defend our freedoms!

I am posting these two poppies in remembrance of my parents who both served during WW2.

Let us never forget the sacrifices that all men and women made(and still make) to keep both Canada and the US safe, strong and free!

IT LOOKS A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

Cynthia Stevenson

November 6, 2019

Christmas

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The snow has been falling and it’s starting to look a lot like Christmas! So I’ve been in my craft room stamping away!

There’s nothing like a Christmas tree to sign out Christmas and this image from the Merry Moose stamp set sings it clearly! Instead of using designer paper, I made my own with the Buffalo Check background stamp set. It just seems right to put a little plaid into the picture and it’s always the right time to do a little colouring as well. That line-up of gifts just needed a touch of colour and our Stampin’ Write Markers did the job!

I really wanted to play along with the CAS(E) this sketch challenge so followed along with their new layout.

Here’s the list of products used.

Merry Moose Photopolymer Stamp Set [150494] $22.00	Buffalo Check Wood-Mount Stamp Set [147797] $27.00	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [102482] $12.00	Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [102584] $12.00
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [147084] $10.25	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [147089] $10.25	Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin’ Pad [147141] $10.25
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406] $13.50	Regals Stampin’ Write Markers [147155] $40.00	Brights Stampin’ Write Markers [147157] $40.00	2019-2021 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers [150079] $20.00
In Color 2018–2020 Stampin’ Write Markers [147159] $20.00	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] $9.50	Take Your Pick [144107] $14.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $31.00
Layering Squares Dies [141708] $48.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $34.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Have a great day and Happy Stamping to you!

CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE SUITE

Cynthia Stevenson

November 5, 2019

Christmas, Stampin' Up! Specials

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This suite is beautiful with its rose images! If you love roses then this is the time to get this suite.

Check out these beautiful images in the Christmas Rose stamp set bundle.

And, here are a few samples that you can make with this bundle

Go to my Online Store to shop.

SAVE SOME TIME FOR STAMPING

Cynthia Stevenson

November 4, 2019

Christmas, Classes

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Hi and welcome. Today, I’m inviting you to save some time for stamping by joining in on events that I have scheduled for November.

Time is moving on quickly and these events are all about Christmas crafting.

Saturday, November 16 is a full day of crafting from 11AM to 4PM.We will be creating greeting cards and other items for gift giving. The Fee is $25.00 and an appy to share.

Tuesday, November 19 is all about Gift Tags to dress up your holiday gifts. The Fee is $20.00 to create 12 tags.

If you want to get together with friends and make your own date – Contact Me to book a day and time. I’d love to stamp with you!

LET’S CASE THE CATALOGUE

Cynthia Stevenson

November 3, 2019

Christmas, Stamping Tools

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Good day to you! Today’s card is a CASE (Copy and share everything) from page 43 of the Holiday Catalogue.

There’s a story here – I made this card because the first one I made with the Still Scenes Bundle did not turn out OK at all! So I threw a little snit, threw it in the garbage, and went to the catalogue for ideas. This one stood out and to make it my own, I changed it up just a bit by adding the snow on the trees.

NEW STAMPIN’ UP! TRIMMER

Are you ready to try out the new and re-designed Trimmer? It is now available for you to purchase and I really like it. Especially the fact that the extender “leg” is built into the trimmer itself which makes it much more sturdy. As a Demonstrator, I cut a lot of paper and can say in all honesty that the blades holds a great, smooth cut for a very long time. Visit my Store and try it out!

Now, on to the list of products used for today’s card.

Still Scenes Bundle [153023] $64.75	Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [102584] $12.00	Sahara Sand 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121043] $12.00	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [150880] $12.00
Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101856] $13.50	Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper [150432] $15.75	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $6.75	Garden Green 3/8″ (1 Cm) Double-Stitched Ribbon [150434] $9.50
Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	Snowfall Accents Puff Paint [150691] $6.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $34.00
Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Have a great day and Happy Stamping!

BEST WISHES FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY

Cynthia Stevenson

October 31, 2019

Birthday

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Sometimes you just need a new birthday card so that’s the theme for today.

I was checking out the lovely Pressed Petals Specialty DSP and matched it up with the Floral Essence stamp set. The combination of Rococo Rose and Night of Navy pack a nice punch.

The Paper Players came to the rescue with this great sketch so it was easy to put all of the pieces together.

Check out the list of products used below.

Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set [149450] $22.00	Rococo Rose 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [150882] $12.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper [149500] $20.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [147110] $10.25	So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147109] $10.25	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad [147104] $10.25	Rococo Rose 1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon [149704] $11.00
Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	Layering Squares Dies [141708] $48.00	Country Floral 3D Embossing Folder [151823] $12.25	Snail Adhesive [104332] $9.50
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Have a happy and safe Halloween!

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~~~Clara~~~

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~~~Connie~~~

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~~~Leona~~~

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~~~Leticia~~~

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

IT’S SIMPLY FLOWERS DAY

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PEACEFUL SEASON

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