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.
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 »
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 »
Yesterday was the perfect crafting day – stinking hot and humid. So the air-conditioner went on full bore. I did have other plans but the Celebrate Today Magnetic Board Kit was still out on my desk from my Facebook Live on Monday night. And all of sudden, I was smitten. I couldn’t wait to create.… Read More »
Is it possible to create 20 lovely Handmade Cards in 80 minutes? Yes, it is ….. if you use the right products. As you may know, I had a couple of accidents in 2021 and had been out of crafting for most of the year. So I was unable to make any Christmas cards but… Read More »
I am loving the In the Moment Stamp Set Every time a new catalogue is released, I fall in love with one stamp set in particular and want to create lots of different projects using that set – creativity abounds……. For the 2022 Mini Catalogue (Jan-June), the In the Moment Stamp Set is that stamp… Read More »
Been missing creating some handmade cards recently. The Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit is the perfect solution, especially if you are new to cardmaking or looking for something quick, simple and fun. And it is on its way to Australia! Offer comfort, care, and condolences with this all-inclusive (meaning everything is included – instructions,… Read More »
I love the innovation that Stampin’ Up! brings to cardmaking and scrapbooking. And the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle just blows me away! You can quickly cut out stamped images for a single project or create multiples of the same project with ease. It is an absolute WOW! And this bundle comes with a 10% discount –… Read More »
Video Tutorial Circle Layering cards are all the rage at the moment but I decided to step it up a little by adding an additional sequence. Most circle layering cards only feature two patterns, not the three. And to fit all three full patterns it was time to feature a slimline card design. And the… Read More »
Let’s make a difference! Time: 10-4pm Location: Salisbury Community Sports Club, Salisbury Cost: ($70) Required: your basic kit# including Stampin’ Trimmer Cardmaking fun whilst raising money – what a great combination! Join us for our latest Christmas Charity Day Cardmaking Workshop supporting DVConnect (domestic violence). This workshop will be featuring the Night Before Christmas Memories… Read More »
I have updated this month’s calendar as well as some of the major upcoming events. Some of my most popular events are scheduled for the coming months. Check them out. Which is your favourite creative class? 16 August 2019 Friday Better Than Hallmark Creative Class Time: 7 – 9pm Location: at my in-home workshop, Salisbury… Read More »
AN UPDATE It has been a bit slow online at the moment as my website was compromised and still has not been fully repaired. But the site is completely safe to browse. It was down for over a week. Am working on updating the website to resolve the outstanding issues. Hence why this post is… Read More »
Check out this month’s Global Stamper’s Challenge featuring the gorgeous Frosted Floral Specialty Designer Series Paper. This patterned paper coordinates perfectly with the matching bundle, First Frost (10% off).
I love creating projects using different techniques and products, which means that I am always stretching myself. For October’s Global Stampers Colour Challenge I featured Stampin’ Up!’s First Frost Stamp set with Granny Apple Green, Blackberry Bliss and Crushed Curry.