Wrapped in Warm Holiday Wishes

The July challenge at STAR STAMPZ is "Christmas in July or anything goes". Here's my project using a cute digi called Cup of Cocoa.

There's something so comforting about a warm drink on a chilly Winter day, and this sweet little image captures that feeling perfectly ! Bundled up with cozy earmuffs, a scarf, and a steaming cup in hand, she's ready to enjoy everything the holiday season has to offer.

I paired the adorable stamped image with festive patterned papers featuring cheerful snowmen and Christmas trees, then layered everything with bold red cardstock to make the colors pop. A snowy ground and soft blue splatters complete the winter scene, while the "Warm Holiday Wishes" sentiment ties the whole design together.

Sharing my project with:

~Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge-Christmas card with coffee, tea or hot cocoa

~Crafter's Cafe-Christmas

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Moving Along With the Times-coloring medium (I used Copics)

~Rudolph Day Challenge-anything Christmas

~Sparkles-kids

~613 Avenue Create-any holiday (Christmas)

~Peace On Earth-Christmas

~Make My Monday-Christmas

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Velvet, Vintage & Christmas Cheer

I love creating Christmas cards that have a timeless feel, and this one captures that perfectly. The beautiful vintage ornament patterned paper does all the talking, while the rich burgundy cardstock and luxurious velvet ribbon add warmth and elegance. A simple "Season's Greetings" sentiment finishes the design without taking away from the gorgeous holiday background.

Sometimes the most striking cards don't need lots of layers or embellishments. By letting the patterned paper shine and adding just a few coordinating details, you can create a card that's both sophisticated and festive. It's a design that would be wonderful to send to family and friends during the holiday season.

Sharing my project with:

~Crafter's Cafe-Christmas

~Creative Moments-shimmer and shine (gold button, gold glitter)

~Little Red Wagon-Christmas

~613 Avenue Create-any holiday (Christmas)

~Dragonfly Dreams-Christmas and sparkle/glitter

~Peace On Earth-Christmas

~Make My Monday-Christmas

~Addicted to Stamps and More-Christmas

~52 Christmas Card Throwdown-

~A Place To Start-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

❤️ Forever Together, Forever HIP ❤️

This is my third week as guest designer at LASTING MEMORIES. This week the moodboard is:

I chose the red, yellow, green and white from the board.

Here's my scrapbook page.

Some scrapbook pages tell a story with words, while others tell it through memories and meaning.

This layout was created to remember October 17, 2017, the day Canada lost one of its greatest musical voices, Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip. My hidden journaling simply records that date—a quiet reminder of a day that many Canadians will never forget.

The black-and-white photo of us wearing our Forever HIP hoodies keeps the focus on the message, while the bright daisy background symbolizes hope, remembrance, and the joy that music continues to bring. Even though Gord is gone, his songs and the memories they created live on in the hearts of so many.

For my husband and me, this page isn't just about a photograph—it's about remembering where we were, what we felt, and celebrating the incredible legacy Gord Downie left behind. Scrapbooking gives me a way to preserve not only life's happy moments but also the milestones that shape our lives and our country, Canada.

Materials-cardstock, Echo Park pattern paper, daisies diecuts (Cricut)

Sharing my project with:

~Word Art Wednesday-anything encouraging/uplifting

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Creative Crafting Uncles-no stamping

~Crafting Challenge-flowers

~Sisterhood of Crafters-flowers

~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with patterned paper

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Allsorts-anything goes

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

~Paper Funday-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🖤A Spooky Little Page Keeper🖤

Who says Halloween has to be all ghosts and pumpkins? This bookmark combines a haunting skeleton hand with a delicate blush pink rose for a design that's equal parts spooky and elegant. It's a simple Cricut project that makes reading during the Halloween season even more fun.

Materials-cardstock, string

My Halloween Skeleton Hand and Rose bookmark can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Two Old Bats-Halloween project

~Creative Crafting Uncles-no stamping

~Tag-Along-tags/bookmarks

~The Little Things-little project(bookmark)

~613 Avenue Create-any holiday (Halloween)

~Little Red Wagon-P is for pink

~Sisterhood of Crafters-flowers

~Classic Design Challenge-any holiday (Halloween)

~A Place To Start-anything goes

~~RISING STAR~~

~A Perfect Time To Craft-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

☀️ Relax... The Beach Is Calling ☀️

Happy to be the guest designer for GIRLZ CREATIVE CRAFTS. The challenge is "sun, sea, beach".

There's something so calming about a quiet beach and the sound of the waves rolling onto the shore. I wanted this card to capture that peaceful feeling—a place where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and simply enjoy the moment.

The round design showcases two Adirondack chairs facing the ocean, inviting you to sit back and take in the beautiful view. I framed the beach scene with a soft turquoise card base, added a coordinating satin bow, and finished the design with some real sand and a trio of tiny seashells for a touch of seaside charm.

Inside, the sentiment reads "Take Time To Relax" making this the perfect card to encourage someone to pause from the busyness of life. Whether it's for a friend, a loved one, or anyone who deserves a little reminder to unwind, I hope this card brings thoughts of warm sunshine, gentle waves, and peaceful moments by the sea.

My Take Time to Relax card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Four Seasons Challenge-Summer

~Knutzels en Kadootjes-holidays

~Unicorn Challenge-no patterned paper

~Let's Craft & Create-fun in the sun (option)

~Wednesday's Creative Inspirations-Summer sunshine

~Word Art Wednesday-anything encouraging/uplifting

~Night Owls-anything goes

~A Place To Start-anything goes

~~RISING STAR~~

~Pammie's Inky Pinkies-anything goes

~Do Al(l) Kreatives-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Vacation Vibes

So happy to be the guest designer for this month's challenge at AAA COLOURFUL !

Here's the colorboard.

...and here's what I created.

Sometimes a handmade card can transport you to another place, and that's exactly what I hoped to capture with this design. I created this round card around a stunning tropical sunset, layering it onto a soft turquoise base to bring out the calming colors of the ocean and the sunset sky. A matching satin bow and a pair of tiny seashells add texture and a beach-inspired finishing touch without taking away from the beautiful scenery.

The sentiment inside simply says "Vacation Vibes" making it a cheerful card that's perfect for wishing someone a relaxing getaway, celebrating a holiday, or simply reminding them to take a moment to unwind. We all deserve a little escape now and then—even if it's just through a handmade card !

I had so much fun creating this project, and I hope it inspires you to bring a little sunshine, sand, and sea into your own crafting. 

My Vacation Vibes card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Four Seasons Challenge-Summer

~Knutzels en Kadootjes-holidays

~Let's Craft & Create-fun in the sun (option)

~613 Avenue Create-any holiday (twist)

~~TOP ROCKER~~

~Unicorn Challenge-no patterned paper

~Wednesday's Creative Inspirations-Summer sunshine

~Word Art Wednesday-anything encouraging/uplifting

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Pammie's Inky Pinkies-anything goes

~Paper Funday-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🐾 Everyday Memories with Zoe 🐾

I'm continuing my guest designer month at  LASTING MEMORIES.

This month there are moodboards. The second one is this wonderful moodboard...

Here's my scrapbooking page.

Sometimes it's the simplest moments that become the most treasured memories. This layout celebrates a quiet day spent with my sweet Zoe—a day filled with nothing extraordinary, yet everything that matters.

I chose a soft teal floral background to complement the black-and-white photo, allowing the focus to stay on our special bond. Layering the title, adding a favorite quote, and including the date helped tell the story while keeping the design clean and balanced. A few pearl embellishments add just the right finishing touches.

As scrapbookers, we often document birthdays, vacations, and holidays, but I think it's just as important to preserve these everyday moments. They're the memories that make us smile years later and remind us that love is found in the ordinary.

"The best days are the ones spent with you" That simple quote says it all.

I hope this page inspires you to capture the little moments with the people—and pets—you love most. After all, today's ordinary moments become tomorrow's treasured memories.

My Little Moments Big Memories scrapbook page can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~As You Like It-favorite non-card and why-scrapbook pages, lately I've been creating pages to catch up on life's moments.(I stopped for a while)

~Try It On Tuesday-animals

~A Cut Above-anything goes with diecuts

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Crafty Animals-anything with an animal

~Craft Rocket-animals

~Creative Inspiration Challenges-anything goes

~A Place To Start-anything goes

~Paper Funday-anything goes

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Pearls, Petals & Possibilities

Sometimes a card can brighten someone's day and remind them that anything is possible. For this design, I started with patterned paper that has warm kraft-inspired background and added elegant flourishes. The colorful flowers, each finished with pearl centers, bring a cheerful pop of color while adding a little dimension and sparkle.

The focal sentiment, "Believe in the Impossible" is a wonderful reminder to never stop dreaming, no matter what challenges come our way. I love creating cards that can encourage a friend, celebrate a milestone, or simply let someone know you're thinking of them.

This card reminds me that even the smallest acts of kindness—like sending a handmade card—can inspire hope and make someone's day a little brighter.

The sentiment comes from a wonderful motivational bundle at WHITE SPRUCE STUDIO. So many ways this bundle can be used. I printed them all off and have a beautiful set of sentiments to create cards.

Sharing my project with:

~Word Power-sentiment is main focus

~Word Art Wednesday-anything encouraging/uplifting

~A Place To Start-anything goes

~~RISING STAR~~

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

~Crafts Galore Encore-anything goes

~Creative Moments-anything goes

~Do Al(l) Kreatives-anything goes

~Let's Craft & Create-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🍁 Canadian Pride in Bloom 🍁

Happy to be the guest designer at ELLIBELLE'S GARDEN PARTY this month!!

The challenge is "always anything in or from a garden".

 

This Canada Day card combines two things I like—paper flowers and patriotic themes ! I created a bouquet of layered roses in Canada's signature red and white, arranged in a vase inspired by the Canadian flag. The dimensional flowers add plenty of texture and depth, making the design really stand out.

To complete the card, I added a waving Canadian flag and a bold "Happy Canada Day" sentiment. The soft blue background provides a lovely contrast to the red and white elements, helping the festive colors shine. I love how the card celebrates Canada's national holiday in an elegant and cheerful way.

This design would be perfect for sending warm Canada Day wishes to friends and family or displaying as part of your holiday décor. It's a wonderful reminder of the beauty, pride, and community that make Canada such a special place to call home.

Materials-cardstock

I created a card using the free pattern (Canada Day Flower Pot) from Craft With Sarah.

Sharing my project with:

~Beautiful Blossoms-floral is focus

~Colorful Options-red, white and blue

~Crafter's Cafe-blooms (option)

~Crafting Challenge-flowers

~Triple B-birds, butterflies, blooms

~613 Avenue Create-any holiday (twist)

~Cardz 4 Guyz-garden

~Unicorn Challenge-no patterned paper

~Sisterhood of Crafters-flowers

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

❄️A Winter Walk and A Wagging Tail❄️

So happy to be the guest designer for LASTING MEMORIES for the month of July.

This month there are moodboards. The first one is this awesome moodboard...

Here's the scrapbook page I created.

I'm sharing a winter-themed scrapbook page featuring my sweet Zoe enjoying a snowy day. These photos capture some special moments from our Winter outing, bundled up against the cold and making memories together.

I chose snowflake papers in shades of blue, red, and white to complement the winter theme and highlight my bright red hat. The large "Zoe" title creates a strong focal point, while the playful "You Are Snow Cute" sentiment perfectly describes my furry companion.

To add interest and texture, I included decorative a ricrac trim, snowflake embellishments, and buttons. The combination of winter elements and candid photos tells the story of a fun day spent outdoors with a beloved furry friend.

Looking back at these pictures always makes me smile. They remind me that some of life's happiest moments are the simple ones—sharing a snowy walk, a few laughs, and precious time with a loyal companion.

Materials-cardstock, Echo Park pattern paper and stickers, diecut snowflakes, buttons, think ricrac trim, Cricut (to create ZOE)

Sharing my project with:

~Colorful Options-red, white and blue

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~As You Like It-favorite non-card and why-scrapbook pages, lately I've been creating pages to catch up on life's moments.(I stopped for a while)

~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with patterned paper

~Creative Friday-new (I used a new Echo Park pattern paper kit)

~Crafting Happiness-red, white and blue

~613 Avenue Create-anything goes

~Paper Funday-anything goes

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~