August Global Stampers projects A couple of days ago I promised I would share some more fabulous projects from my colleagues from Global Stampers. Global Stampers is a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the globe who share projects and inspiration. The theme for August is Christmas is Coming —– eeek! In the world… Read More »
‘Picture to Page’ September Creative Class featuring the Letters for You Bundle Time: 10am-1pm 2 September 2016 Location: at my in-home workshop, Salisbury Cost: ($15)/Optional Kit $7 additional Required: basic kit# Come along and have some fun whilst catching up on your memory keeping whether it be Project Life or traditional scrapbooking.… Read More »
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 »
Foxy Friends ‘in disguise’ delivers a quick and easy Christmas card Sometimes you need a quick and easy Christmas card that doesn’t lose the cute factor. And this Foxy Friends Christmas card, I think, delivers that. Easy, easy stamping even though there are four steps to the fox @ Christmas deer. Now is the time to… Read More »
New and Exclusive Thoughtful Branches Bundle Thoughtful Branches by Stampin’ Up! is a fabulous set that I love (yes, I have a love affair with stamp sets!). The images are lovely, the dies are so user friendly and the greetings are so versatile. This is one of those bundles that make you look so creative – and don’t… Read More »
Do NOT miss out on Stampin’ Up!’s Bonus Days coupon For every $90 you spend in July on Stampin’ Up! products, you’ll get a $9 Bonus Days coupon valid 2-31 August, which can be spent at my online shop and have it delivered directly to your home. Or contact me and I can place an order for you.… Read More »
‘From Picture to Page’ Creative Class Time: 10am-1pm 5 August 2016 (Friday) Location: at my in-home workshop, Salisbury Cost: ($15)/Kit $7 additional Required: basic kit# Come along and have some fun whilst catching up on your memory keeping whether it be Project Life or traditional scrapbooking. Bring along your own projects (you do not… Read More »
National Pets at Work Day competition Thursday 4th August is National Pets at Work Day. Now as you know, I am always lucky enough to have my two pussy cats, Tiger and Oscar working with me all the time – well, that is what they call it. I call it being in the way ALL THE… Read More »
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 »
Top 10 secrets for keeping your crafting ‘stuff’ in tip top condition So have you ever wondered how the experts keep their crafting ‘stuff’ in tip top condition. Well, here are my secrets which I have gleaned over twenty-five years of papercrafting. Clear Blocks: Keep your Stampin’ Up! clear mount blocks clean by using hand… Read More »
Swirly Bird Christmas Ornament Handmade Card This is a super quick, easy to create Christmas card featuring two stamp sets – Swirly Bird and Better Together. Is there such a thing as a ‘no fail card’ – I think this handmade card might be it. This is one of the favourites from my Christmas in July… Read More »
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 »
Serene Scenery Better than Hallmark Creative Class 19 August 2016 Friday Time: 10am-12md or 7-9pm Cost: (see details below) Location: at my in-home workshop, Salisbury Required: basic kit# Project details will be provided as soon as possible. As soon as I saw this DSP, I fell in love with it – couldn’t wait to create… Read More »
Christmas Baby Bear for Christmas in July This is the first card in my series for Christmas in July and features the Baby Bear Stamp Set. The Baby Bear set was one of my favourites from the catalogue from day one and I certainly have been rabbiting on about it. I think this is my favourite card of the series.… Read More »
Fairy Celebration Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! If you follow my blog regularly you know that the Fairy Celebration Stamp Set was one of my favourites from the new catalogue. And this card created by Astrid Bealing (CASEd Stamping Fee Nicole Schlack) is probably one of my favourite cards. The centre section was cut out… Read More »