Category Archives: Videos

New Sale-a-Bration Products Available Now from Stampin’ Up!

New Sale-a-Bration Products Available Now from Stampin’ Up! The second release of Sale-a-Bration products for 2018 is available!  We are offering three great new products that you can earn for FREE with a qualifying order! Click on the image above or here to see the new Sale-a-Bration brochure.  These three new products are in addition to the current… Read More »

Quick and Easy Bonbons with the Envelope Punch Board – Video Tutorial

I love bringing you projects that are super simple and easy that both beginner and the experienced paper crafters will enjoy.  This is one of the projects – how to make a Bon Bon with the Envelope Punch Board.  Bon Bons can be so useful for gift wrapping that awkwardly shaped present, especially if it is round, long and skinny.  To make it even easier for you, I have put together a video tutorial for you. The Envelope Punch Board is one of my favourite tools ever because it is so simple to use. 

Eastern Palace Mini Album Tutorial is now available

Eastern Palace Mini Album Tutorial I have always had a soft spot for mini albums – they are handmade from the heart and only a few photos have to be added to make a beautiful keepsake.  And they often bring tears to the eyes of recipients (well, they do to me when I receive one). … Read More »

Let’s get going with all the news for February, including upcoming cardmaking classes Brisbane

What’s the goss? Hullo, hullo, hullo,  I am back!  Well, a lot has been happening.  Unfortunately, I had a stay in hospital but am now home taking everything a little slowly.  I am still answering emails and phone calls, completing the occasional post, and slowly catching up on work.  I even did a surprise relatively… Read More »

The Ultimate New Stamp Set – Heartfelt Blooms by Stampin’ Up!

Heartfelt Blooms – the first Distinktive stamp set created by Stampin’ Up! I know you will be wondering why I call the Heartfelt Blooms Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! the ultimate new stamp set.  Well, it is easy really.  Stampin’ Up! is one of the few companies that is still producing quality red rubber stamp… Read More »

Party Panda Silver Mini Gable Box with video tutorial

Super Simple Party Panda Silver Mini Gable Box with Rosette   Sometimes some projects just come to you.  I loved these mini gable boxes from when I first saw them in the new Stampin’ Up! 2018 Occasions Catalogue and I couldn’t wait to decorate them.  They are so easy to make look fabulous with a strip… Read More »

Swatch Books and Stampin’ Up! Product Shares now available

2018 Occasions Catalogue Stampin’ Up! Product Shares and Designer Series Paper Swatch Books Are you like me and absolutely love Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Papers? I have to confess I get excited by all the new papers, ribbons and embellishments that come with every catalogue.   And I am even more excited when my order arrives and… Read More »

So much news to start off the New Year.

Let’s start the year off with a bang.  Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Perhaps it was to find some ‘ME’ time or catch up on your memory keeping or to learn a new skill.  This is your opportunity – lots of different Creative Classes coming up.  I can’t wait for the crafting year… Read More »

Final call for these special offers PLUS upcoming 2018 events

Christmas need not have finished… Did you receive some crafting goodies which were on your  Christmas Wish List?  I did.  But perhaps there are still some items on your Stampin’ Up! wish list.   Perhaps you received some ‘casharoo’ or visa cards…..  I am putting in an order soon if you would like to tick some… Read More »

Launch of new series on Facebook Live

Facebook Live By now you may have guessed that I love sharing what I do.  I had vowed at the start of 2017 I would produce more process videos to visually show you how you can become a more accomplished papercrafter.  But I kept getting bogged down trying to make my videos ‘perfect’.  It would… Read More »

A Handmade Christmas brought to you by Ann’s PaperWorks

Handmade Christmas gifts and cards This year I have all your Christmas needs under control, except, of course, the cooking and cleaning.  But you will not want to delay, or otherwise you will miss out as each of these events is quickly filling up.  Prepayment is only required for the Christmas Extravaganza. I also have a… Read More »

You will not believe what Stampin’ Up! has created – the Stamparatus

STAMPARATUS™ – THE BEST STAMP PLACEMENT TOOL ON THE MARKET Why do you need a Stamparatus? This amazing tool helps anyone get crisp, clean stamped images; plus, you can make multiple projects in minutes—with an accuracy and consistency that makes stamping easier than ever before.  This is a real game changer.  Even if you already have a stamp… Read More »

It is celebration time and you receive the gifts

Want to celebrate with me? Five years ago today I joined Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator, a decision I have never regretted. At the time I had no experience in Stampin’ Up! products but certainly was an avid scrapbooker and crafter.  I chose Stampin’ Up! as a company to work with because of its quality products… Read More »

A Little Wild by Stampin’ Up!

A Little Wild – or perhaps very wild! I haven’t always been a cute stamp lover but for some unknown reason ‘ A Little Wild’ by Stampin’ Up! has won me over – completely.  Each of the images in the Stamp Set is adorable  – how can anyone resist that elephant, bear and lion?  Whilst… Read More »

Custom envelopes using Stampin’ Up!’s Envelope Punch Board

Custom Envelopes using the Envelope Punch Board I know that some of you avoid creating non-standard card sizes so that you don’t have ‘envelope issues’.  But with an Envelope Punch Board (EPB) you easily can create custom sized envelopes.  This is such a versatile tool and easy to use.  The instructions are included on the EPB. My… Read More »