Category Archives: Speciality Cards

Fresh Stampin’ Up! ideas to inspire you with Handmade from the Heart

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 »

Birthday Bouquet Card in a box – how to make someone swoon with just a card.

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 »

Can you guess what the secret ingredient is to make your own Go Wild Cat Treat bag?

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 »

Classy but simple Stampin’ Up! Grateful Bunch Congratulations Card Tutorial

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 »

Pedal Pusher Stampin’ Up! video 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 »

Work of Art Stampin’ Up! Easter Card 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 »

Ever needed a special gift for someone who is going through a difficult time?

              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 »

Looking for that special gift for that special person – I have the solution with this unique card holder

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 »

A fun happy birthday card for Mia

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 »

Better than Hallmark and Technique Teasers card classes

  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 »

See this Hug? It’s for You.

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 »

My favourite stamp from the Sale-a-Bration Catalogue and it is about to disappear.

What do you think of when you see an airplane? Travel? Adventure? Well, Sale-A-Bration’s Sky Is the Limit Stamp Set offers that and more. The rustic plane image and versatile greetings lend themselves to all kinds of life milestones from babies to birthdays. Get creative and see where this stamp set takes you—the sky is… Read More »

You’re the Best and a tutorial to boot!

Simple card and features the lovely Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper a FREEBIE from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue with every $90 spent (exc P & H).  Right Click on Image, select view image to see full size.