Delicate Details Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! can pack a punch! I think that the Delicate Details Stamp Set from the Sale-a-Bration Catalogue is one of those sets that can be easily overlooked. When I first looked at it, I though ‘a bit blah’, it won;t be a favourite and added it to my stash… Read More »
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 »
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 »
This layout features two of my favourite products – Lift Me Up Bundle (Stamp Set and Framelits) and the Carried Away Designer Series Paper from the Sale-a-Bration (SAB) brochure. There is also just a touch of the the metallic ribbon from the SAB brochure. Still can’t get away from the title letters from the Large Letters Framelits – they are always so striking.
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 »
Santa’s Sleigh Z Fold Card for Christmas This is another project from my Christmas Extravaganza Creative Class. It is a CASE from Kelly Kent. Sorry that this card was not posted in time for Christmas but there was a glitch in the scheduling of the post. The Santa’s Sleigh is on the carry-over list… Read More »
Cookie Cutter Christmas the most popular bundle in the 2016 Holiday Catalogue As you know I have been away on holidays these last few weeks. When I arrived home, I had received some fabulous handmade Christmas cards. One of my favourites was by Astrid Bealing, a member of my team of demonstrators, the Crafty Paper Bees.… Read More »
Seasonal Bells wedding favours tutorial These are so sophisticated and would be lovely as table decorations and wedding favours. Whilst the Seasonal Bells Stamp Set is primarily a Christmas stamp set, it does a couple of gorgeous wedding images. You will be create these whilst I am away – looking forward to seeing what you… Read More »
I am away on holidays so thought I would post this cute as treat bag tutorial. I will be making a few of these when I get back. Stampin’ Up! Product List For further information for the products used in today’s project, just click on the items below to view in my Online Store. I… Read More »
Looking for an easy handmade gift this Christmas I am always looking for an easy handmade Christmas gift to make at this time of the year. But they have to be easy to make, not cost too much and be popular. Well, this gift fits all those criteria. You won’t believe how easy it is… Read More »
Santa’s Sleigh Christmas Sampler I love creating framed samplers and if it is a Christmas sampler it is even more fun. I designed this framed sampler for my Christmas Extravaganza Creative Class, an all day event which gave us plenty of time to make it. I think it was the most popular project for the event.… Read More »
Looking for that DIY gift for Christmas At this time of the year I am always on the lookout for fabulous and easy DIY gift ideas to share (and of course, to use myself). This emery board holder was inspired by one created by Kerstin Kreis. What I love about it most, is how easy it… Read More »
Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalogue Launch I am now heading into the busiest part of the Stampin’ Up! season. There is lots to do as I try to share as much as I can to inspire everyone in the leadup to Christmas. Last Saturday and Sunday were my Christmas launches. They were so much fun and… Read More »
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 »
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 »