MM157 - A serene moment....

Welcome to "Manly Monday"!  I've created a hopefully calming and loving sympathy card for my husband to send to his family in Australia on the death of a favourite Aunt.   So it's a bit of a twist on "Manly Monday" as the sender instead of the receiver.

I've used a 2-way mask technique to create the duck image and background swirl.  Can you see how??

I used:

• "Wetlands" stamp set (w-126695,c-126697)
• "Everything Eleanor" stamp set (w-131987,c-124164)
• Antique Brads (117273)
• Venetian Crochet Trim (134581)
• Going Places DSP stack (140581)
• Wink of Stella clear (141898)

Have a super week and thanks for starting it here!

Jamilla

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Birthday Blooms....

Here's beautiful new stamp from the upcoming Occasions catalogue - Birthday Blooms!

I gold embossed the image on watercolour paper and used my aqua painter and ink to colour the image!   Love it!

I used:

• "Birthday Blooms" stamp set (w-140655,c-140658)
• Gold embossing powder (109129)
• Stylish Stripes embossing folder (132174)
• Venetian Crochet trim (134581)
• Metallic Baker's Twine (132975)
• cotton ribbon (retired)
• pearls

Have a super day!

Jamilla

A Stampin' Up! associate can save, earn & be part of our community!

"...some call it customer service...I call it caring..." 

I'm back in the land of the living.....

I rarely get sick but when I do...Whoa ... it puts me right out!   Thank goodness I woke up today somewhat back to normal and eager for a challenge!

I did the latest challenge at Colour Throwdown of mint, saffron and vanilla:

I used:

• colour combo: Mint Macaron, So Saffron, Very Vanilla
• "Watercolor Wings" stamp set (ph-139424)
• "Sheltering Tree" stamp set (ph-137163)
• Bold Butterfly framelits (138135)
• Dotted Lace Trim (138242)
• Venetian Crochet Trim (134581)
• Metal Rimmed Pearls (138394)
• Happy Heart embossing folder (137364)

Have a terrific weekend and to my Canadian friends and family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Jamilla

A Stampin' Up! associate can save, earn & be part of our community!

"...some call it customer service...I call it caring..." 

ColourQ challenge....

I was in the mood to colour today and was very excited to see the new challenge at ColourQ that was a perfect match!

I used an aqua painter & my inks to colour and also:

• "In This Together" stamp set (w-133866,c-133860)
• Large Polka Dot embossing folder (133739)
• Striped cotton ribbon (138417)
• Venetian crochet trim (134581)
• Designer buttons - subtles (130030)

Thanks for sharing part of your busy day here!

Jamilla

A Stampin' Up! associate can save, earn & be part of our community!

"...some call it customer service...I call it caring..." 

Creative Blog Hop .... Today!

Welcome to the Creative Blog Hop and my "Manly Monday" entry today!  

I'm honoured to be selected by my friend Louise Cyr to participate in this hop.   Louise loves to challenge herself with 'on-line' challenges and she's mastering them very well!

Today I'm sharing one of my favourite techniques - Faux Postage and a video with the details!

We're also asked to answer these 4 questions as participants.

What are you working on now?

I'm always designing for upcoming classes and working my Stampin' Up! business.  As well, I'm currently building my crafting video library so any card, project, technique, tip or class I work on I try to work into a video to share with other crafters.  The latest craze for me personally is working with our Blendabilities markers.  They are so amazing and versatile and now a FREE option for your Sale-a-bration item to add to your collection!

How does your work differ from others in your genre?

I don't know that my work fits a particular genre but I always try to have a twist to my projects.  I will include a stamping technique, or a fun fold, or highlight a new way to use a product on my projects.   I guess that's my difference, making it unique.


Why do you create what you do?

I've been creative in some fashion since i was a little girl.   I started with sewing, then to needlecrafts, then scrapbooking and all sorts of paper crafts and mixed media.  Being creative is a very large part of my identity and life.  I love sharing creativity with others and growing in my knowledge from others.

How does your creative process work?

When I sit down to create a card or project there is usually a particular product that I want to feature.  I think about what style and colour to use first.  Then if a stamping technique is possible or a sketch for inspiration could be used.   I begin gathering bits and pieces of items and then start putting together what I like until a final result appears.  I'm very fortunate that I can envision the result or take something I've seen and adapt it to the current project.  That's basically my creative process in a nutshell....

Thanks for joining me for today's blog hop and Louise for the nomination!

I've nominated two very talented ladies to join us next Monday, March 2, 2015.

Leena Girsa from A La Cards has a magical touch with the simplest items and turns them into beautiful creations!  I'm sure you'll agree by checking out Leena's Blog next Monday or any day you're looking for inspiration!

Tina Weller from The Serene Stamper has a charming touch and draws on her love of crafting to produce beautiful creations!  Enjoy paging through Tina's Blog next Monday or any day your mojo needs that boost!

Have a wonderful week and thanks for sharing some time with Jamilla's Stampin' Grounds!

Jamilla

A Stampin' Up! associate can save, earn & be part of our community!

"...some call it customer service...I call it caring..." 

Faux Wood/Board....

There are so many different things you can do with just ink and paper.... for example "Faux Wood"  or board...

I love the 'board' look to this decorative panel for my card.

I used:

• colour combo of Hello Honey, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake
• World Of Dreams stamp set (w-134183,c-134186)
• Essentials piercing template (126187)
• Gold Basic buttons (133763)
• Venetian Crochet Trim (134581)
• gold Baker's Twine (132975)

Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy your day!

Jamilla
"...some call it customer service...I call it caring..." 

MM89 - Another of those 'Awe Ha' moments...

Welcome to "Manly Monday" and another of those cards where I just loved the result....

Don't you just love that DSP with the map image behind those little banners...??

All the different textures and layers really add dimension to the card.

I used:

• colour combo Hello Honey, Pool Party, Very Vanilla & Basic Black
• "Banner Banter" stamp set (w-134057,c-134060)
• Typeset DSP (133704) - a 'must' have in your paper collection
• Flashback DSP (133699) 
• Woodgrain embossing folder (127821)
• Banner punch (133519)
• Basic Black chevron ribbon (130010)
• Venetian Crochet Trim (134581)
• gold Baker's Twine (132975)
• pearls

Hope you had a super weekend and thanks for stopping in today for "Manly Monday".
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Jamilla

"...some call it customer service...I call it caring..."