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.
I know it has been a little while since I gave this blog some love. I have been missing chatting with you on this forum. I really enjoy creating fun fold cards so I thought this card was perfect to reconnect with you. I think this could be one of all-time my favourite designs. It… Read More »
The Crafting with You Bundle is made just for crafters! As soon as I opened the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue, this stamp set jumped out at me and it was the first on my wish list. And as it is a bundle (stamp set with matching dies), this set is 10% off. The bundle… Read More »
Five simple Wonderful World Bundle cards using minimal supplies One of my favs from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue is the Wonderful World DSP and the co-ordinating Wonderful World Stamp Set. I have to say when I originally saw this patterned paper I thought it might be a bit ‘too sweet” for my taste but I knew… 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 »
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 »
Stampin’ Up! Capture the Good Stamp Set Scrapbooking Layout This layout is a little different for me but I love it – especially the ‘timber work in the side borders. The Stampin’ Up! Capture the Good Stamp Set is featured. It was originally designed as the 2019 December Scrapbooking kit for my ‘From Picture to… Read More »
See a silhouette suite by stampin’ up! geometric double page layout LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS LAYOUT featuring the See a Silhouette Suite by Stampin’ Up! Perfect for that little OCD streak in me. The bright colourful patterns just WOW me and they are so easy to work with. One side of the patterned See a… Read More »
Are you into memory keeping? I am. Each month I create a double page scrapbooking layout kit for my Picture to Page Creative Class, held on the first Friday of the month. This layout features the Rooted In Nature Stamp Set, which has matching dies. My next comment is like saying you have a favourite… Read More »
Why is it so hard to create masculine layouts – or is it? I haven’t created too many masculine scrapbooking layouts and I am not sure why. They are easy enough to create – remove the bling and tizz and use earthy colours and you are there. They are so easy to create that I… 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).