Splitting a Sentiment to fit Round an Image

I used a favourite technique of mine, white embossing on kraft card, to create this smaller card.  The sentiment wouldn't fit, so I used masking and stamping to add it to the card round the image.

Grunge Background Fly Boy!

This was a last minute sample for the new Mixed Impressions Texture stamps from Clarity but probably my favourite.  It combines Oxides, white embossing and some amazing stamps on kraft card.

Noel: A Night Sky Christmas Card

This time I decided just to use the night sky stamp from the Jayne Nestorenko Winter Bridge stamp set as the back drop to a simple and quick card.

WOYWW 549: No Sign of Slowing Down

Joining in with the weekly sharing of desks thanks to Julia at The Stamping Ground and What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday.

My desk shows my latest attempts at organising my stamps into blank DVD cases.  I managed to get hold of some more from Maria Moorhouse at her workshop at the weekend and finally stashed away the new stamps that I bought in the Gray Day sale at Clarity.  While I was at it, I added some sets I already had from my larger folders to fit in with the new stamp sets.  Top left: Tina's Flowers, top right: love, locks and clocks and bottom: hobbies.  I still have a way to go.  The next step is to trim some copy paper to fit into the sleeves and add a label along the spine.

While I'm mentioning organising, thanks to Shaz's tip last week I ordered one of the trolleys from Hobbycraft.  It is the perfect size for sitting under the desk and has cleared a lot of clutter from my desk space.
Sorry I am unlikely to visit this week. I will be at work today and need an early night as #2 son needs to be at Stanstead for 5am tomorrow.  By the time I get back, I will be voting and getting back into bed for a nap, before school work which needs my attention.

Shaker Card with Floral Frame

I decided to combine a frame made with the new Mixed Impressions Texture stamps from Claritystamp with some die cutting to make a shaker card.

Using Part of a Larger Stamp on a Panel Card

Just because a stamp is large doesn't mean you have to use it all.  For this card, I masked off a section and chose a suitable area of the stamp to create a panel card for any occasion.

A Card for Most Occasions

The special day sentiment stamps in combination with Tina's Flower Spray stamps and stencil make a card which will fit most occasions.