Handmade Birthday cards From the previous post you have probably realised that I have just had a special birthday – and what was special about it other than it was an ‘oh’ birthday? I was able to spend time with my fabulous family and friends. Lots of my friends are very creative (not all of… Read More: Handmade Birthday cards are special »
Picture Perfect by Marcia. Every now and then you are the recipient of a card that is amazing – it steals your heart through its beauty. I recently had a special birthday and I received loads of beautiful cards, everyone of which I appreciated. Now I was told that sending me a card is highly stressful because ‘there… Read More: Picture Perfect Stampin’ Up! Birthday Card »
Mother’s Day event Now, I am at a bit of loss of how to post about this event because it isn’t even for most of you – you’re may not even be invited. But your loved ones are. On Saturday 30 April, (between 2-4pm) I will be hosting a FREE workshop for your loved ones (husband,… Read More: Special Stampin’ Up! Mother’s Day card event »
Stampin’ Up! Swallowtail Background Stamp Swallowtail has been one of my favourite stamp sets since it was first introduced but this project turns this stamp set on its head. It is usually a background stamp and is so large that it often does not fit wholly on a card. But my Swallowtail is in full flight. … Read More: Stampin’ Up! Swallowtail creative class project »
Handmade from the Heart Newsletter Looking for inspiration for the next month? Want to catch up on all the Stampin’ Up! news including changes to the Weekly Deals? Want to know why you aren’t getting the results you want with photopolymer stamps? What products are retiring in a few weeks? Looking for a new technique card… Read More: Fresh Stampin’ Up! ideas to inspire you with Handmade from… »
Yes, there are some cards more special than others and a ‘card in a box’ is always special. Why? cause it is 3-D, it pops open to reveal a multilayered card obviously made with love. And whilst they are not difficult to make once you know how, there is a fair amount of work involved… Read More: Birthday Bouquet Card in a box – how to make… »
How to turn Stampin’ Up!’s Go Wild Paper Stack into Cat Treat Bag You have probably have guessed by now that I am an animal lover – I have two cats, both of whom regularly feature in my project photos. These photo shoots of the boys are not planned mind you, but they do always want to be ‘part… Read More: Can you guess what the secret ingredient is to make… »
Keeping it simple Grateful Bunch congratulations card. On this occasion, I needed a congratulations card for a new member of my team, the Crafty Paper Bees. And yes, I did want it to be special because becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is something special – the start of a new and sometimes challenging journey. If… Read More: Classy but simple Stampin’ Up! Grateful Bunch Congratulations Card Tutorial »
Vintage Pedal Pusher Stamp Set – Stampin’ Up! Every year during Sale-a-Bration there is that one stamp set that you just love- this year there were two – Sky is the Limit (the vintage plane) and the second is this Pedal Pusher Stamp Set. I particularly love the two of the sentiments – ‘let me pedal for… Read More: Pedal Pusher Stampin’ Up! video tutorial »
Multi coloured Easter egg oval die cut card Work of Art Stamp Set Blackberry Bliss Card base: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/8″ Whisper White card layers: 5-1/4″ x 3-7/8″ and 5″ x 3-1/2″ Cardstock scraps: Blackberry Bliss, Pool Party, Whisper White and Bermuda Bay Work of Art Stamp Set Work of Art card tutorial Die cut larger Whisper… Read More: Work of Art Stampin’ Up! Easter Card tutorial »
Sometimes you need a practical gift to help someone in need. But you also want it to be made with love and from the heart. It happened to me this week. I considered flowers which are special but they will be gone in few days. But anyone who is… Read More: Ever needed a special gift for someone who is going… »
This card holder is probably my favourite project (ever?????) and is a combined CASE of projects by Di Barnes and Patty Bennett. I fell in love when I first saw the card holder and it never fails to impress – a decorated folder with four notecards and envelopes. It is in line with the KISS principle… Read More: Looking for that special gift for that special person –… »
I don’t get to create too many kid’s cards but I always have lots of fun when I do. When I purchased the Playful Pals bundle, I have to say that whilst I thought they were super cute, I didn’t necessarily think I would use them that much – but I have. They are so… Read More: A fun happy birthday card for Mia »
These are the projects for this weekend – vacancies still exist for all classes at this time but numbers are limited. These cards are so gorgeous with the Friday class featuring one masculine card (always on the highly requested list) and one very feminine card. Sunday’s class is three projects plus a bonus project… Read More: Better than Hallmark and Technique Teasers card classes »
See this Hug? It’s for You. Today is just one of those days, when I knew lots of people who just needed a hug. And most of them lived out of town. A few of them were sick, a few a bit down – as always there is so much going on in our lives.… Read More: See this Hug? It’s for You. »