MM145 - Sneak peek for 'In the Meadow...

Welcome to "Manly Monday"!

This stamp set "In the Meadow" will definitely be a great additional to your line stamps which are awesome for watercolouring!

I used:

• new - "In the Meadow" stamp set (w-140751,c-140754)
• "Teeny Tiny Wishes" stamp set (w-128748,c-127802)
• Decorative Dots embossing folder (133520)
• Window Window punch (119857)
• Metallic thread - gold  (138401)
• Aqua painters and ink

Thanks for sharing part of your busy day here for "Manly Monday"!

Jamilla

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SSU59 - Best Thoughts

Welcome to "Saturday Step Up"!

Today I'm using one of the Stampin' Rewards stamp sets "Best Thoughts".

Both cards are pretty and it's more of a 'side step' today.   I stepped up the left card by watercolouring in detail the flower, used a 3D sentiment, embossed the cardbase and added pearls and twine.

I used:

• colour combo of Wisteria Wonder, Garden Green, Elegant Eggplant
• "Best Thoughts" stamp set
• "Crazy about You" stamp set (w-138856,c-138959,ph-137137)
• aqua painter (103954)
• Fluttering embossing folder (139304)
• Word Window punch (119857)
• Expressions Natural Elements (138395)
• Baker's twine (132975)

Thanks for sharing part of your weekend here!

Jamilla

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

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

MM119 - New In Colours and surprise...!

Sorry for my delay today with my "Manly Monday" post.   I had the opportunity to babysit my niece's two darling children for a few hours to help her out!   

I got a brief few minutes to play with my new products before being away this weekend in Sudbury for the OBA provincial basketball tournament!

I created this birthday gift bag in the new In Color - Delightful Dijon with Mint Macaron as the icing colour and greeting tag!!!!

I just loved playing with the new products!!!

I used:

• "Sprinkles of Life" stamp set  -  new
• Gift Bag Punch Board  -  new
• Envelope Paper  -  new
• Word Window punch
• Project Life corner punch
• aqua painters
• gold twine baker's twine

More sneak peeks coming this week.....
Enjoy your day!

Jamilla

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

Another DSP technique card...

This must be the week for working with DSP and paper techniques.   Today I'm 'paper piecing' the flowers on my card.

I used:

• "Sweetbriar Rose" stamp set (133806)
• "Gorgeous Grunge" stamp set (w-130514,c-130517)
• "And Many More" stamp set (w-134273,c-134276)
• Flowerpot DSP (133698)
• Confetti Celebration DSP (133692)
• Word Window punch (119857)
• Stampin' Write marker - Basic Black for dots
• pearls
• aqua painters

Thanks for stopping by today and 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..." 

MM112 - Colouring techniques...

Welcome to "Manly Monday" and a bit of twist today.   This is a card for my Blendabilities club this week.   We'll be colouring over a white embossed image with our markers.   I used the three different shades of Wisteria Wonder.

Flowers are O.K. for men too.... sometimes...!!

I used:

• Blendabilities markers
• "Gifts of Kindness" stamp set 
• Baker's Twine
• Word Window punch
• pearls

Have a great day and thanks for dropping in today!

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..." 

MM100 - My 100th Manly Monday post!!!!

Welcome to my 100th "Manly Monday" post!!!  I met a stamper on the weekend who struggles with masculine cards.   I told her to check out my blog and search on 'monday' for many ideas!!!

Here's today entry....

I used:

• "Kinda Eclectic" stamp set (w-135347,c-135350)
• "Everything Eleanor" stamp set (w-131987,c-124164)
• "@SoSocial" stamp set (w-134189,c-134192)
• "Truly Grateful" stamp set (w-131730,c-131733)
• Word Window punch (119857)
• Basic Hodgepodge clips (133765)

Thanks for stopping by today and sharing my 100th entry for "Manly Monday"

Enjoy your day!

Jamilla

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

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