Are you on the Santa’s Naughty or Nice list? Detailed Santa Thinlits I hope I am on his ‘Nice list’. It is Global Stamper’s Challenge time – the challenge this month was to create a Sneak Peek project from the new Holiday Catalogue (to be released on 1 September 2016). As soon as I… Read More »
Foxy Friends ‘in disguise’ delivers a quick and easy Christmas card Sometimes you need a quick and easy Christmas card that doesn’t lose the cute factor. And this Foxy Friends Christmas card, I think, delivers that. Easy, easy stamping even though there are four steps to the fox @ Christmas deer. Now is the time to… Read More »
Limited Edition Thoughtful Branches Stamp Set and Dies I am having a bit of a shift in what are my favourite Stampin’ Up! colours. Coming back in vogue for me are Elegant Eggplant and Wisteria Wonder. And I have now added an addition to the combination – Mint Macaron. This window card has the… Read More »
Holiday Catalogue Preview and Sneak Peek I did promise something new when I established my new blog. And so yesterday, I created my first YouTube video. Now because it was my first video I had to make it something special – and what better topic than my preview of the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalogue. Now… Read More »
New and Exclusive Thoughtful Branches Bundle Thoughtful Branches by Stampin’ Up! is a fabulous set that I love (yes, I have a love affair with stamp sets!). The images are lovely, the dies are so user friendly and the greetings are so versatile. This is one of those bundles that make you look so creative – and don’t… Read More »
Do NOT miss out on Stampin’ Up!’s Bonus Days coupon For every $90 you spend in July on Stampin’ Up! products, you’ll get a $9 Bonus Days coupon valid 2-31 August, which can be spent at my online shop and have it delivered directly to your home. Or contact me and I can place an order for you.… Read More »
National Pets at Work Day competition Thursday 4th August is National Pets at Work Day. Now as you know, I am always lucky enough to have my two pussy cats, Tiger and Oscar working with me all the time – well, that is what they call it. I call it being in the way ALL THE… Read More »
Limited Edition Thoughtful Branches Bundle from Stampin’ Up! I think that Thoughtful Branches is one of the best bundles (stamp set and die cuts) that Stampin’ Up! has ever brought out. I have been playing with the bundle (a demonstrator perk!) over the past couple of days and I cannot get over what lovely cards this… Read More »
Thoughtful Branches Notecard Set Technique Teasers Creative Class Time: 1-5pm Sunday 21 August 2016 Location: at my in-home workshop, Salisbury Brisbane Cost: ($26) Required: your basic kit. Recommended adhesives for the class: Fine Tip Glue Pen and Foam Adhesive Strips. Five gorgeous matching notecards (all the same size) + envelopes featuring the… Read More »
Top 10 secrets for keeping your crafting ‘stuff’ in tip top condition So have you ever wondered how the experts keep their crafting ‘stuff’ in tip top condition. Well, here are my secrets which I have gleaned over twenty-five years of papercrafting. Clear Blocks: Keep your Stampin’ Up! clear mount blocks clean by using hand… Read More »
Swirly Bird Christmas Ornament Handmade Card This is a super quick, easy to create Christmas card featuring two stamp sets – Swirly Bird and Better Together. Is there such a thing as a ‘no fail card’ – I think this handmade card might be it. This is one of the favourites from my Christmas in July… Read More »
Serene Scenery Better than Hallmark Creative Class 19 August 2016 Friday Time: 10am-12md or 7-9pm Cost: (see details below) Location: at my in-home workshop, Salisbury Required: basic kit# Project details will be provided as soon as possible. As soon as I saw this DSP, I fell in love with it – couldn’t wait to create… Read More »
Bunch of Blossoms Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! Check out this video showcasing the Bunch of Blossoms Stamp Set and coordinating Blossom Builder Punch. This makes it a bundle (10% off) which if you came to the Catalogue Kick-Off Party entitles you to a further 5% off during the month of July (conditions apply, see… Read More »
Love you Lots Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! Sometimes you fall in love with a stamp set even though it is not really ‘your style’. This is one of those stamp sets. The deciding factor was its innate cuteness, that all knowing smug smile. And I also needed a cute card for my… Read More »
Bonus Days Promotion until the end of July I have an exciting new promotion for you – nothing like this has ever been offered before. For every $90 you spend (catalogue price before shipping and handling) between 7 July and 31 July, you’ll get a $9 ‘Bonus Days’ coupon that you can use between 2 and 31… Read More »