Tag Archives: Ann Lewis

Handmade Christmas gifts – my Christmas Extravaganza is here

Looking for fabulous handmade Christmas gifts, this is the solution These projects are so good that you won’t want to part with them.  But if you are strong, after this creative class you will have the following to share: Christmas Sampler featuring Santa’s Sleigh bundle (made to fit the 9x 9″ Ikea frame) ‘Z’ fold… Read More »

Let’s celebrate together and you get the treats!

It is now four years since I signed up as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Today is my 4th anniversary as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.  And yes, it is a good day. I am sure you have guessed by now how much I love what I do. But do you ever wonder why I like it… Read More »

Stitched Shapes Framelits – Stampin’ Up! have surprised me with this new release and special offer

Resistance is futile for these Stitched Shapes Framelits Now these are amazing.  I was a little cool about the Stitched Shapes Framelits (say that fast three times!) at the start but once I had a look at the video I was hooked.  Can’t wait to be able to order them.  And no, there is no sewing… Read More »

DIY gift for Christmas

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 »

Merry Mice come alive for Christmas!

Merry Mice Better than Hallmark/Just Cards Creative Class Time: 10am-12md Friday 21 October 2016 ($16) and 7pm- 9pm  ($16 as a special offer, free with a qualifying order night class only)     Location: my studio workshop, Salisbury   Required: basic kit# Projects:  Two cards featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Merry Mice Stamp Set – featured techniques – colouring with… Read More »

In a card sketch, simplicity is the king

Can simple be a big winner in a card sketch? I love a good card sketch – and these are fabulous.  They are super simple and use Stampin’ Up!’s fabulous Designer Series Paper (double sided patterned paper).   These can be used to create multiple cards in no time at all. You may have noticed that I have been… Read More »

Moroccan Nights October ‘Picture to Page’ Creative Class Kit

October Scrapbooking Kit featuring Moroccan Nights Stamp Set Time: 10am-1pm  7 October 2016   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… Read More »

Simple handmade cards can still wow!

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 »

Celebrate World Card Making Day

World Card Making Day  Super Specials Do you remember the last time you received a card in the mail? In a sea of junk mail and bills, a card is a simple thing that really stands out to the person who receives it.  Sending a card is a small gesture that shows just how much… Read More »

Warning Warning Super Stampin’ Up! Specials – Designer Series Paper Sale

Love Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper? We can all use more Designer Series Paper which is double sided patterned paper, so I am confident that you are going to love this news: a Designer Series Paper Sale.  Between 1 and 31 October, you can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free!  This… Read More »

Paisleys & Posies Global Stampers September Challenge Inspiration

Paisleys & Posies Stamp Set Global Challenge One of the many things that I love about Global Challenges is seeing how the same design rules – in this case Rich Razzleberry, Mint Macaron and Delightful Dijon featuring the Paisleys & Posies Stamp Set (or similar stamp set) can lead to such different interpretation of the… Read More »

Paisleys & Posies are making a comeback

Paisleys & Posies – Global Stampers Challenge I grew up with Paisley prints being in fashion.   And they are making a big comeback – everywhere I look I see Paisley – paisley pyjamas, paisley tablecloths, blouses and quilt covers.  And I love it all, so I was very excited to see the Paisleys &… Read More »

I am back – Santa’s Sleigh is coming to town!

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 »

My beautiful gift – a Paper Pumpkin Kit

My beautiful gift – a Paper Pumpkin Kit Today I got an amazing gift in the mail. And I am so excited. But for you to understand my excitement, I will have to give you some background. Paper Pumpkin is a monthly fully inclusive subscription kit by Stampin’ Up! It is only available in the… Read More »

New Clearance Rack items released

New Clearance Rack items released These will not last long so don’t miss out.  I will be placing an order tomorrow.  Some retired favourites are now available.  Just click on the images below to take you to my online shop.  Some of these products may sell out – my online store however will always be… Read More »