What makes a ‘good’ Masculine Birthday card I have to say that the answer to this question is probably determined by your personal taste. But your design is also often influenced by the intended receiver of the card as well. But these guidelines always work for masculine cards: geometric designs, earthy colours, outdoors subjects, hobbies, interactive… Read More: Masculine Birthday Card – Mission Impossible or was it? »
Upcoming events: I have just returned from the Crafty Paper Bees Winter Retreat held at Brookfield. We all had a fabulous time – lots of crafting, surprises, laughter and silliness! I have posted quite a few updates on my Facebook Page. There will be another retreat scheduled for 2019 but I have yet to firm… Read More: So much is happening in Ann’s PaperWorks Stampin’ Up! land… »
We all have our favourite go-to stamp sets, papers, colours and embellishments that we use all the time. But do you ever find a hidden gem in the catalogue that you had previously not noticed? Well, this cute framed art piece uses one of those hidden gems – Pick a Pennant Stamp Set with an alphabet (small size stamps), two different pennants and some cute images. This project is a good example of how to use your supplies to make a unique handmade gift.
Quarter Packs of Designer Series Paper Shares are now on sale So you may have guessed by now that July 1 brought some great Stampin’ Up! special offers. Well, I have added one more to make it even easier for you – a new round of Designer Series Paper (patterned paper) Shares reflecting the current special Designer… Read More: Just released! Want just enough but not too much Designer… »
Graceful Glass Designer Vellum Global Stampers Challenge This month’s Global Stampers’ Blog Hop Challenge is a 3 D project. I sometimes struggle with 3 D projects – not always does something creative quickly pop into my head and this month it was no different. But I do always have a soft spot for candles and… Read More: Graceful Glass Designer Vellum 3D projects – July Global Stampers… »
A fabulous scrapbooking kit suitable for memory keepers of all levels. It features the Lilypad Lake Bundle and the Tranquil Tide Designer Series Paper. This kit combines stamping, die-cutting and scrapbooking. Tips and tricks provided as part of the article for those that can’t make the Creative Class. RSVP’s due this Wednesday 4 July 2018.
If you join Stampin’ Up! in July you receive a FREE Ink Pad assortment (10 ink pads, new style – over $130 in value). This is on top of an already amazing starter kit offer of $169 and choose ANY products you want up to a value of $235 PLUS get FREE shipping. Join my team today and get a colour family of your own. PLUS 4 for the price of 3 Designer Series Papers
I have finalised the projects for June’s creative classes and I am very satisfied with the projects – in fact, I can’t wait to share them with you. Numbers are limited, so don’t delay in reserving your spot.
This month I am featuring the Brusho Colour Crystals which are amazing for adding that splash of colour. They are easy to work with once you understand how they react with water and even other liquids. Brusho can be used directly on stamps, embossing folders but I feel that the magic happens when you add water on Shimmery White cardstock or Watercolour Paper. You will not want to miss this class – you will be blown away by how artistic you will be.
For June’s Technique Teaser, the Garden Impressions Suite (p. 128-130 of the Annual Catalogue) is taking centre stage with a little bit of help from a few simple fun folds. Fancy folds can sometimes be a little overwhelming, so this month, I am featuring fun folds, simple folds that WOW.
Check out what is my favourite no-fail stamp set from the new 2018-19 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue. It is called Healing Hugs and is so easy to use creating spectacular projects. I have also included a bonus FREE download, a colour coach, to make your colour selections easy. You do not want to miss this special offer.
Stampin’ Up! 2018 Annual Catalogue Products Shares and Swatch Books Are you like me and absolutely love Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Papers? I have to confess I get excited by all the new papers, ribbons and embellishments that come with every catalogue. I am even more excited when my order arrives and there they all are – these… Read More: Stampin’ Up! Product Shares and Swatch Books »
The release of the Stampin’ Up! 2018-19 Annual Catalogue brings some fabulous innovative, creative and downright exciting products to the paper crafting world. And to share these amazing products I have scheduled two events to celebrate – my catalogue launch party on Sunday 10 June ’18 and a Facebook Live Party on Monday, 11 June 18. Each of these will have prizes and some exclusive special offers.
So which is my favourite product from Stampin’ Up!’s brand new 2018-19 Annual Catalogue? What an impossible question but for June’s Global Stampers Blog Hop Challenge, I chose to feature the Serene Garden Stamp Set and coordinating Garden Scene Framelits Dies to create a gorgeous feminine birthday card. Check it out.
Check out how to create this beautiful fancy fold diamond fold card featuring the Sweet Soiree Designer Series Specialty Paper. Live video tutorial available to follow along step by step. This DSP is only available until the end of May 2018.
It is that exciting time of the year with the release of 2018-19 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue on 1 June 2018. And to make room for all the new goodies, the Crafty Paper Bees are having a Great Craft Destash this Saturday. Don’t miss the new From Picture to Page June class kit.
What does a Gatefold Easel Card look like? Check out this live tutorial featuring the Share What You Love Suite and the amazing Lovely Floral Dynamic Embossing Folder. The deep texture of this embossing folder makes it able to be used in so many different ways. Love this suite, especially the Early Release bundles, only available May 2018. Don’t forget each bundle includes some FREEBIES.