tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19096990987825385802024-03-13T06:10:01.577-03:00Castlepark DesignsJoannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-55925500836435236012012-01-22T11:11:00.000-04:002012-01-22T11:11:45.895-04:00I am moving my BlogHi there,<br />
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I have been looking at what my Blog offers and the other options that are out there for hosting Blogs and with some input from a few people, noteably Lisa and Lauren I have decided to move my Blog.<br />
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The new address is <a href="http://castleparkdesigns.wordpress.com/">http://castleparkdesigns.wordpress.com/</a><br />
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It is still a work in progress but I am hoping to get most of it finished and a few new posts on it later today.<br />
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I really hope that you can visit my new blog.<br />
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Thanks again and I hope to see you soonJoannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-65354552361838971072012-01-12T20:07:00.000-04:002012-01-12T20:07:23.442-04:00All you need is....Since we are almost midway through January already (can you believe it?) I thought I might start to make some Valentine Cards. Here is my first attempt, I wanted to keep it somewhat CAS so I decied to just emboss the background for this one. <br />
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I used the Blossom folder by Crafts-Too and a dollar bin stamp. At the <a href="http://www.thecuttinggarden.ca/">Cutting Garden</a> crop night I got to use some new dies that are truly to "Die For" LOL This one is by Memory Box but actually cannot remember the name. There were so many beautiful flourishes that I had not laid eyes on before and I can't wait until the next crop night!<br />
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Hope to make lots more Valentine Card for my friends and co-workers so back to it. Hope you can come back and visit again.<br />
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Take care,Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-51057150722645611562012-01-12T19:52:00.000-04:002012-01-12T19:52:19.519-04:00A link to my gallery on SplitCoastStampers.comHi there,<br />
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Lately, I have been entering a few challenges and in the interest of saving some time here is a link to my gallery on <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/?">SplitCoastStampers</a>. <br />
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<a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=293520">My Gallery</a><br />
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The challenges have been a lot of fun. If you have a moment to pop by my gallery that would be great. You can click on the key word in any card to see the other entries for the challenge (just in case you didn't know)... I am still learning with all of this but its a lot of fun.<br />
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Thanks for stoppin by!Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-40693240583020976922012-01-02T20:00:00.000-04:002012-01-02T20:00:26.109-04:00Pretty in Purples...I wa feeling a bit violet today and glancing through some of my paper I spied these lovely spring colors. Considering it was such a rainy dreary day here in Nova Scotia I thought this might lift my spirits. These cards were pretty simple to put together. I used paper from S.E.I Couture which has some lovely pastel colours to work with. One of the stamps I used was from Heartfelt Creations called Classic Message and the other was just an Inkadoo stamp I found in the dollar bin that I thought was really nice and one I could use a lot.<br />
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For this card I used my double arch punch around the page from Martha Stewart. I am really happy with the way these turned out.<br />
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Thanks for visiting. Until next time!Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-33326912903322348772012-01-02T18:12:00.000-04:002012-01-02T18:12:59.106-04:00It is hard to believe the holidays are done and we will be resuming a normal routine tomorrow! Oh well, all good things must come to an end I guess!<br />
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Here is my first ever entry to the SCS Weekly I Spy Challenge. I was a bit nervous submitting after seeing all of the lovely entries but decided to give it a go anyway. I thought that with all good friends a nice bottle of wine is very fitting. Here is my attempt at some "friend" wine tags. Thanks to my brother-in-law Tony for suppling me with the template<br />
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Thanks for popping by. Have a great evening.<br />
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This is the first time I have made this type of card and I think they turned out very nice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used some really nice paper I found by one of my most fast becoming favorite supplier DCWV called The Natural Stack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I fell in love with the neutral palette of this paper… for some strange reason I find it very “calming.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sentiment stamp I used was just a cheapie Kaisercraft stamp I picked up in the $1.50 bin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also heat embossed a floral flourish as a backdrop for a few prima flowers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think I have the same feddish as my sister Lisa for the prima flowers <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span> LOL… I just need to learn to do them justice!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Happy New Year and wishing all the best for 2012!Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-72491924542728622842011-12-31T12:34:00.000-04:002011-12-31T12:34:07.486-04:00New addition to my crafting studioHappy New Years Eve everyone,<br />
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I have been busy over the holidays so I have not done any blogging in a while. My husband got me some wall art for Christmas. What do you think?<br />
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Stay tuned for some more posts today.<br />
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Hoping that everyone has a safe and Happy New Years!Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-88593129119971387732011-12-05T22:14:00.000-04:002011-12-05T22:14:06.932-04:00Happy HolidaysI had a bit of time tonight so I wanted to try out the Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia dies and the matching petite poinsettia stamp. I liked the poinsettia so much I wanted it to be the focal point of the card. I am pretty pleased with the outcome. All in all it was a bit time consuming trying to match up the stamps with the die cuts but I think it was worth the effort. The Happy Holiday stamp is from the Paper Company Studio called Snowflake. I really like this stamp set I use it a lot. I added some snowflakes as well to the background with whatelse, heat embossing. I given the heat embossing a bit of a break but I'm back at it (lol).<br />
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Well it's my last post for the night so here it goes... I found some outline stickers that I fell in love with. I couldn't believe how many designs they have in these. I just had to try one. I thought the Christmas trees were so cute and there are loads of ways you could do them but I thought I would try to use some of my pearlized paints to try and color the trees. Overall I really liked how they turned out and can see myself maybe trying a few other designs. I found a new favorite spellbinders Labels Twenty die cut and thought I would use it for this card. I added some ribbon and a glittery snowflake and voila another Christmas card completed. <br />
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Take care. See you next time.Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-73341982085070207772011-12-04T22:00:00.000-04:002011-12-04T22:00:50.404-04:00Here Comes Santa ClausHi Again,<br />
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Here is another Christmas Card I managed to finish over the weekend. This stamp is by Aladine that I thought was really cute. (unfortunately they do not seem to name their stamps so I am unable to tell you the name). I was a bit unsure how I was going to use it but I think it turned out pretty good and I thought the ribbon, which I found in my travels at Michaels was quite fitting for the card. I used one of the cuttlebug embossing folders and some red stickles for color. After a few attempts I was able to make a bow (not the prettiest bow) but it works. I think I will be practicing my bowmaking skills for quite some time.<br />
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Thanks again for stopping by. I really appreciate it.<br />
Have a great evening.Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-20570127951069515962011-12-04T21:45:00.000-04:002011-12-04T21:45:43.367-04:00Christmas CardinalHi Everyone,<br />
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It's hard to believe another weekend has come and gone... time just flies this time of year and there never seems to be enough time to get everything done that you want to.<br />
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I've been trying out a couple of new stamps and dies that I have. I really love this stamp set from Heartfelt Creations called Snowy Cardinal. I am still struggling with the blending techniques using the copic markers but with more practice I think I will get better at it. I used my scalloped circle and standard circles as well as a cute Holiday diecut by spellbinders for the flouish. I like the way this card turned out. Hope you do too.<br />
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Thanks for popping by to visit. I have a couple of more posts to do so see you again soon.Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-90580667770579736772011-11-29T20:07:00.000-04:002011-11-29T20:07:17.693-04:00Christmas Trimmings<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m on a roll trying to get some Christmas cards finished so here is another one of the JustRite Vintage Christmas set that I have been dying to stamp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a red sparkly background in mind for this one and really like the paper from The Merry Christmas stack by DCWV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is fast becoming my very favorite brand of paper but of course, I haven’t actually found a brand I haven’t liked!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is all about the <span style="color: red;">PAPER</span>!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I used my Spellbinder Nestabilities Scalloped Circles and a Shapeabilities Fleur De Lis Accent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These little beauties are just fantastic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was my first attempt at using one of these.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really like them and they will be on my Santa list this year.</span></span><br />
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First off I have to thank my brother in-law Tony “The Digi Master” from <a href="http://craftingcottage.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: purple;">Crafting Cottage</span></a> for creating this lovely stamp for everyone to use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you like it they have it posted <a href="http://craftingcottage.wordpress.com/category/digital-stamps/freebies/"><span style="color: purple;">here</span></a> for download.<br />
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I really like the way it turned out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used my Spellbinder dies to cut out the stamp and used paper from my Winter Magic Stack by DCWV (which I am in love with!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I finished it off with some blue sparkle ribbon that I found at Michael’s and a few embellishments that I picked up on my travels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also added a little bling to a few of the snowflakes to add some shimmer.<br />
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Have a great evening and thanks so much for dropping by.<br />
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I love this tree stamp. It is a Penny Black stamp from the Winter Wonders collection. I really love the Penny Black stamps. They are so much fun. I still have a few more to stamp so stay tuned for more.<br />
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I used my Sugar Plums paper from Recollections, Spellbinders for the shapes and a few embellishments that I found at the dollar store. Got to love the Dollar Store.<br />
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I was imspired by a candy cane that I saw for this card.<br />
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Have a great evening and thanks again for visiting.Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-23765525876893752372011-11-23T21:17:00.002-04:002011-11-23T21:17:55.357-04:00My cat Squeaker helping me outShe is here for moral support, I think she is a little tired<br />
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This is another take on a snowman that I came up with.<br />
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I used my Inkadinkado snowman stamp and my new Spellbinders Impressabilities Flourish for the embossing. I still need a little practice with the embossing but I like it. I also used the Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Sixteen for the shape around the snowman. I finished it off with my Penny Black "Let it Snow" stamps which my wonderful husband also bought when we were in Vancouver! I have to love that he feeds my addiction!<br />
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Also did I mention that I heat embossed the snowman? What can I say? I like heat embossing. I wonder if I can heat emboss my purse?<br />
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Thanks for visiting and stay warm and dry.Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-50287622870118205002011-11-23T20:25:00.000-04:002011-11-23T20:25:36.635-04:00Frosty the SnowmanGood snowy evening to everyone out there in Cyberspace, It's been a very messy day here but the snow does put you in the Christmas Spirit!<br />
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This is my latest creation using my JustRite Vintage Christmas stamps. I really love these stamps and I have to thank my wonderful husband for getting these for me.<br />
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I used paper from the Winter Magic stack by DCWV (Die Cuts with a View) and my Spellbinders for the shapes. Of course I used Heat Embossing for the snowman. I tried to heat emboss the cat but she would not sit still. Just kidding. : )<br />
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Thanks for checking in, until next time ...Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-82454326124528501462011-11-14T20:08:00.000-04:002011-11-14T20:08:29.305-04:00Oh Christmas Tree!Hi again,<br />
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Here is another Christmas card with guess what... yes, MORE heat embossing! I think I am officially addicted now. I am determined to try every possible color combination... so here is another one. This time I chose gold embossing on a green background. In hindsight, I wish I had chosen a darker green (actually my husband Miles suggested this) but I couldn't actually give in to him and let him think he was right... so I stuck to my original choice... lol : )<br />
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The stamp is "Traditional Christmas Tree" from Hero Arts and the paper I used was Recollections Naughty or Nice. I added a homemade quilled rose (thanks again to my kind sister who taught me how to make these lovely little gems). I really hope she doesn't start charging me for lessons because it would get pretty expensive really fast!<br />
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Thanks again for checking-in. I really do appreciate it.Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-43247023543832723952011-11-14T19:51:00.000-04:002011-11-14T19:51:25.303-04:00Festive Christmas CenterpieceHi there to my new blog friends!<br />
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I wanted to post this card yesterday but I ran out of time ! It's hard to believe how fast time goes when you are having so much fun crafting.<br />
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I really appeciate my sister Lisa sharing all of her fellow blog friends with me and was really excited to see my new followers. <br />
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During our craft night this weekend we worked on this card but did not get it finished until Sunday. I am really happy with how it turned out. Lisa showed me how to create my own background and of course, I had to use my new favorite techique heat embossing - this time I tried white embossing on a black background. I think it gives the card a dramatic effect. <br />
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Thanks for visiting and have a great evening everyone!<br />
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I'm on a blogging and posting frenzy today and having a great time! I made this card with my new Heirloom Ornament spellbinder dies and matching Merry and Bright JustRite stamps. I really love these stamps and see a lot of Christmas cards being made with them this year! <br />
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I am hoping you like my card - I am sure there are a million different ways to use this combination. I'd love to hear from you with your ideas!<br />
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Happy Sunday !Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-48533365130978296552011-11-13T17:52:00.000-04:002011-11-13T17:52:16.005-04:00Saturday Night's Alright for Stamping - Part 3This is anothe one we made last night. Thanks again to Lisa & Vicki for the laughs and the help<br />
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I used the Just Rite Merry and Bright stamp with the matching Spellbinder Heirloom Ornament Netsabilities. I love the added stitching that Lisa did to the card. It really finishes it nicely.Joannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-85968996970976423802011-11-13T17:36:00.000-04:002011-11-13T17:36:01.010-04:00Saturday Night's Alright for Stamping - Part 2This is another card we made last night. We were on a roll.<br />
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I used the Just Rite Merry and Bright stamp with the matching Spellbinder Heirloom Ornament Netsabilities. We had a lot of fun making this card. I love the way it turned outJoannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-74038949809879420092011-11-13T17:27:00.000-04:002011-11-13T17:27:56.804-04:00Saturday Night's Alright for Stamping - Part 1This the the first card that I made with my sister Lisa from <a href="http://craftingcottage.wordpress.com/">http://craftingcottage.wordpress.com/</a> and her daughter Vicky. We had a lot of fun and I can't wait to do it again.<br />
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I borrowed the stamp from Lisa. It is by Hampton Art Outlines and this is the very first card that I heat embossed. Thank you Lisa for the lesson. I think I am addicted to heat embossing and I see a lot of this in my future. Lisa what have you done to me? LOLJoannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09938168262297454404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909699098782538580.post-24829731087038292272011-11-13T17:16:00.000-04:002011-11-13T17:16:26.689-04:00A few pictures of my Crafting StudioI just wanted to post a few pictures of where the "Magic" happens. This is my crafting studio where I do all of my crafting. It is still a work in progress. <br />
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