Moroccan Nights Sampler For those who regularly follow my blog, you already know that I like creating framed samplers. I find them so much fun, probably because I don’t rush them – I take my time and enjoy the design process. This one features the new Moroccan Nights and Flourishing Phrases Stamp Sets. I also… Read More: Moroccan Nights Sampler »
Criss Cross Card Do you sometimes create a card that you just love? This is one such card. It is a technique card with some easy water-colouring. It is also an unusual card in that you create a criss cross pocket sleeve and a single sheet card insert containing the sentiment. It is not a difficult… Read More: Criss Cross Card featuring Rose Wonder Stamp Set »
Sitting There Stamp Set After many days of tech hell which I hope to forget soon, last tonight I sat down and created two cards using two new products from my Stampin’ Up! pre-order. The opportunity to pre-order from a new catalogue is one of the perks of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator – and one… Read More: Sitting There Stamp Set – sneak peek from new catalogue »
Blended Bloom Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! is still available Blended Bloom was one of my favourite stamps from the current Stampin’ Up! catalogue. It was originally brought out with Blendabilities. When Blendabilities retired, I expected that this stamp would retire as well – but it didn’t. So I found new ways to utilise this stamp set. … Read More: It’s time to say goodbye – Blended Bloom »
Lovely as a Tree – the most enduring stamp set ever? I have been busily going through the new 2016-17 Stampin’ Up! catalogue (available 1 June 2016) picking out my favourites and coming up with my wish list. In the process, one of my favourite stamp sets, Lovely as a Tree, popped up. It has been around… Read More: Lovely as a Tree stamp set »
How to create unique handmade cards using paper scraps Lately my work area in my craft room has been a little messy – alright, very messy, with lots of leftover cardstock and DSP (patterned paper) scraps everywhere. For some unknown reason, at this moment I have this addiction to using up my scraps, both in scrapbooking… Read More: Using Paper Scraps from the Pretty Petals Paper Stack »
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: Fresh Stampin’ Up! ideas to inspire you with Handmade from… »
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: Can you guess what the secret ingredient is to make… »
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: Classy but simple Stampin’ Up! Grateful Bunch Congratulations Card 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: Pedal Pusher Stampin’ Up! video 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: Work of Art Stampin’ Up! Easter Card tutorial »
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: Ever needed a special gift for someone who is going… »
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: Looking for that special gift for that special person –… »
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: A fun happy birthday card for Mia »
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.