Category Archives: Stamping Techniques

Different Stamping techniques

The Oh So Delicate Dragonfly Dreams March Creative Class

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Dragonfly Dreams featuring background techniques -Better than Hallmark Creative Class The Dragonfly Dreams bundle is featured at my technique Creative Class.  Time: 10am-12md ($17) and 7pm- 9pm  ($17)  Friday 24 March 2017  (this class has been rescheduled).  The class will be at my studio workshop, Salisbury   Required: basic kit# Projects: three technique class featuring backgrounds (stamped, sponged and watercoloured)… Read More: The Oh So Delicate Dragonfly Dreams March Creative Class »

Tasty Trucks from around the Globe – February Global Stampers Challenge

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Tasty Trucks by Stampin’ Up! just keep getting cuter Yesterday I featured my entry in the Global Stampers using Tasty Trucks by Stampin’ Up!  It is now time to showcase the projects by other stampers from around the globe.  It always amazes how different each of the projects are. Everyone has used a different colouring technique. Fiona’s… Read More: Tasty Trucks from around the Globe – February Global Stampers… »

Tasty Trucks are the sweetest – Global Stamper’s Challenge

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Global Stampers Challenge for February featuring FREE Sale-a-Bration stamp set, Tasty Trucks from Stampin’ Up! with multi-layered handmade card. Also features the Sheltering Tree Stamp Set – tutorial included.

Dragonfly Dreams – sometimes simple just does it

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Dragonfly Dreams sparkles I needed a special thank you card.  Ever since I saw the Hexagon Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, I have had this card in mind.  The embossing folder creates such a beautiful texture (which sadly does not show up in this image).  My idea was to emboss a piece of Whisper White cardstock,… Read More: Dragonfly Dreams – sometimes simple just does it »

Everyone has a need for an ‘Everyday Hero stamp set’ in their craft room

Everyday Hero Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!, Stampin' Up! Ann's PaperWorks, Ann Lewis, Stampin' Up! (Aus)|Stampin' Up! 2017 Occasions Catalogue| online store

The stamp set for the Everyday Hero in your life Stampin’ Up! is all about stamp sets and every new catalogue is full of them.  I make a list of my favourites but this one, Everyday Hero, certainly jumped out for me.  I couldn’t wait to create a card using this set.  It is pretty versatile as it… Read More: Everyone has a need for an ‘Everyday Hero stamp set’… »

Beautiful You Watercolour Tile Sneak Peek

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Beautiful You and Mediterranean Moments just work together Sometimes I have a creative blitz and I can’t wait to make a project – and this was one of those projects.  I have been playing around stamping on glazed tiles using Stazon but it was too fiddly to enjoy.  I changed the type of tile I… Read More: Beautiful You Watercolour Tile Sneak Peek »

Merry Mice come alive for Christmas!

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Merry Mice Better than Hallmark/Just Cards Creative Class Time: 10am-12md Friday 21 October 2016 ($16) and 7pm- 9pm  ($16 as a special offer, free with a qualifying order night class only)     Location: my studio workshop, Salisbury   Required: basic kit# Projects:  Two cards featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Merry Mice Stamp Set – featured techniques – colouring with… Read More: Merry Mice come alive for Christmas! »

In a card sketch, simplicity is the king

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Can simple be a big winner in a card sketch? I love a good card sketch – and these are fabulous.  They are super simple and use Stampin’ Up!’s fabulous Designer Series Paper (double sided patterned paper).   These can be used to create multiple cards in no time at all. You may have noticed that I have been… Read More: In a card sketch, simplicity is the king »

I am back – Santa’s Sleigh is coming to town!

Santa's Sleigh Christmas Card,

Santa’s Sleigh Christmas Card Yes, I am back crafting – more on that in another post.  I just love this card featuring the Santa’s Sleigh stamp set and coordinating Framelits.  I had this design in my head and the card actually turned out like I pictured it (in the middle of the night – need more sleep, me… Read More: I am back – Santa’s Sleigh is coming to town! »

Flourishing Phrases Better than Hallmark September Creative Class

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Flourishing Phrases September Better than Hallmark  Creative Class I really have been spoilt for choice as to what to showcase in my classes – I am running out of classes but not wonderful products.  This is another of my favourites from the 2016-17 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue, Flourishing Phrases Bundle. As always the sentiments can be… Read More: Flourishing Phrases Better than Hallmark September Creative Class »

Jar of Love Bundle Creative Class

September Technique Teaser Class - "Best of the Best" Jar of Love Bundle, 2016-17 Stampin' Up! Catalogue Ann's PaperWorks Ann Lewis Stampin' Up! (Aus)| online store 24/7

  Jar of Love Bundle September Technique Teaser Creative Class – Sunday 18 September I have been dying to use this bundle in a class.  When I first saw it in the 2016-17 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue, I couldn’t wait to use it – but I got a little waylaid on the way with lots… Read More: Jar of Love Bundle Creative Class »

Pretty Kitty Birthday Card

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A special Pretty Kitty I don’t get to play too often as I am always preparing projects for classes or special events.  But I needed a special card for a friend – it had to be special because the recipient is a talented cardmaker who always creates the most divine cards for me for my birthday.… Read More: Pretty Kitty Birthday Card »

Thoughtful Branches Congratulations handmade card – a new look for a new favourite

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Thoughtful Branches Congratulations card – a new look for a favourite I wanted to create a special Thoughtful Branches Congratulations card.  And as you have probably guessed by now, I am having a little bit of a love affair with the Limited Edition Thoughtful Branches bundle which is only available for the month of August (two weeks to go).… Read More: Thoughtful Branches Congratulations handmade card – a new look for… »

Dapper Denim Touches of Texture – Global Stamper

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Dapper Denim Touches of Texture – Global Stampers’ Project Today I am starting a new endeavour.  I have joined up with five other stampers (all Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators like me) from around the world to showcase projects to inspire you.  My fellow Global Stampers each have a website full of fabulous projects, so drop by and… Read More: Dapper Denim Touches of Texture – Global Stamper »

Time of Year – Christmas in July Series

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Time of Year (card 2 in Christmas in July series) Time of Year stamp set by Stampin’ Up! is a hostess set (p. 201) from  the 2016-17 Annual Stampin’ Up! Catalogue.  The ‘Thinking of You’ sentiment has a real WOW factor.  I like the flexibility of this set as it can be used for birthdays, special occasions… Read More: Time of Year – Christmas in July Series »