If you’re looking for a meaningful yet affordable DIY handmade gift idea, I’ve got a project you’re going to love. It’s simple, stylish, and perfect for Christmas, birthdays, or any occasion when you want to give something from the heart. It is even suitable for beginner crafters. Recently, I created a framed artwork piece using… Read More »
Don’t miss Stampin’ Up!’s biggest suite sale of the season! From 3 June 2025, you can buy one individual suite product and get another at 50% off. With 27 beautifully coordinated suites to mix and match – including the elegant Beautiful Gallery Suite – it’s the perfect time to top up your craft stash. But be quick – it’s only while supplies last!
Cascading Pleated Fancy Fold Card featuring the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite If you’re looking for a card that’s both meaningful and visually striking, this is the project for you. Today I’m sharing a beautifully layered fancy fold card that uses the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite—one of my absolute favourites from the Stampin’ Up! 2025-26 Annual Catalogue. This… Read More »
Missed My Live Class? Catch Up Here! A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a fantastic live crafting class, and if you weren’t there—don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! This class was packed with creative inspiration, featuring the Mini Corrugated 3-D Embossing Folder (because who doesn’t love a bit of texture?) and the You Are… Read More »
Today, I’m sharing a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a diorama card using the Friends of the Ocean Suite—a gorgeous collection inspired by the sea. And the best part? You can craft along with me! I hosted a live class featuring this project, and the full replay is available on my YouTube channel.
If you love making fancy fold cards, then you’re going to adore the Double Accordion Gatefold Card—also known as the Winged Gatefold Card. This unique card design is perfect for showcasing beautiful Designer Series Paper (DSP) and adds an extra wow factor to your handmade creations. Despite its intricate appearance, this card folds neatly to fit into a standard-sized envelope, making it a fantastic choice for special occasions.
I know it has been a little while since I gave this blog some love. I have been missing chatting with you on this forum. I really enjoy creating fun fold cards so I thought this card was perfect to reconnect with you. I think this could be one of all-time my favourite designs. It… Read More »
The Crafting with You Bundle is made just for crafters! As soon as I opened the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue, this stamp set jumped out at me and it was the first on my wish list. And as it is a bundle (stamp set with matching dies), this set is 10% off. The bundle… Read More »
2023-24 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for—the 2023–2024 Annual Catalogue is finally here! I hope you’re as excited as I am about Stampin’ Up!’s biggest publication of the year. So many exciting new products! I can’t even pick just one favourite. With the turn of every page, you’ll find stunning… Read More »
Just released! Want just enough but not too much Designer Series Paper? Are you like me and absolutely love Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Papers (DSP)? I have to confess I get excited by all the new papers, ribbons and embellishments that come with each catalogue release. I am even more excited when my order arrives and there… Read More »
Sale-a-Bration and the new Mini Catalogue Happy New Year, my crafty friends! January is always a big month with the start of Sale-a-Bration and the release of a new Mini Catalogue. If you live in Australia, would like me to be your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and have yet to receive a catalogue, contact me with… Read More »
Time: 1pm – 3.30 pm Sunday 15 January 2023 Location: at my in-home workshop, Kawana Island (Parrearra, Sunshine Coast) Cost: $35 (prepayment required – contact me for details). Numbers are strictly limited. Prepayment is required by Wednesday 11 January 2023 to reserve your spot. You are invited to my Sale-a-Bration 2023 Launch Party. We will be celebrating… Read More »
How to turn the Mini Pocket Envelope Dies by Stampin’ Up! into a Tent Card As you probably guessed by now, I create lots of handmade cards – some turn into favourites and others don’t make ‘my heart sing’. But this one does make my heart sing. I always get excited when I come up… Read More »
Repeat, repeat, repeat: I needed a quick and easy card for my team’s monthly challenge and so I resorted to an ‘oldy but a goody’ that will not date. You probably have seen me using this design before, especially when I am short of time. Why this design? Because it works with so many different… Read More »
Five simple Wonderful World Bundle cards using minimal supplies One of my favs from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue is the Wonderful World DSP and the co-ordinating Wonderful World Stamp Set. I have to say when I originally saw this patterned paper I thought it might be a bit ‘too sweet” for my taste but I knew… Read More »