Your special invitation to your family and friends to make a Mother’s Day Card Now, I am at a bit of loss of how to post about this event because it isn’t even for most of you – you’re not even invited. But your loved ones are. On Sunday 30 April, (between 2-4pm) I will… Read More »
21 April 2017 Friday Better than Hallmark/Just Cards Creative Class – Gender Neutral Cards (two sessions) Time: 10am-12md ($17) and 7pm- 9pm ($17) Location: at my studio workshop, Salisbury Required: basic kit# Projects: These cards are gender neutral, no flowers, bling or pastels – can be used for both males and females. I love cards like… Read More »
Water Wash Background technique Sometimes handmade cards can appear to be difficult to recreate but this one is really ‘easy peasy’. This card was also one of the projects for my Better than Hallmark Creative Class last month. It uses a simple water wash clear block background technique. Apply colour onto your clear block (Block… Read More »
Collage Stamping Technique Dragonfly Dreams has proved to be one of the most popular bundles from the 2017 Occasions Catalogue and it is certainly a favourite of mine. This was one of the projects that I designed for the Better than Hallmark class last Friday night and features the Collage Stamping Technique. The card does look… Read More »
Crafty Paper Bees Winter Craft Retreat This is a fabulous opportunity to craft, with no ‘hurries or worries’, loads of laughter, whilst sharing ideas with new and old friends, and at the same time enjoying some amazing creative therapy time. Book a table for all your crafting friends. Everyone welcome, no matter what… Read More »
Dragonfly Dreams featuring background techniques -Better than Hallmark Creative Class The Dragonfly Dreams bundle is featured at my technique Creative Class. Time: 10am-12md ($17) and 7pm- 9pm ($17) Friday 24 March 2017 (this class has been rescheduled). The class will be at my studio workshop, Salisbury Required: basic kit# Projects: three technique class featuring backgrounds (stamped, sponged and watercoloured)… Read More »
Two new February Classes for Cardmaking just released I am asked regularly how to take your cardmaking to another level – the answer is my Creative Classes for Cardmakers. Classes allow you to play with all the fabulous new products, learn how to use them properly as well as all those tips and tricks to… 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 »
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 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 »
Crafty Paper Bees making a difference! Twice a year, the Crafty Paper Bees (my team of demonstrators) support a worthy cause. This year it was beyondblue. There is always a lot of hard work involved in hosting a Charity Day – but then again, nothing that is that worthwhile is going to come easy. In preparation,… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Christmas Charity Card Workshop proudly supporting beyondblue Every year my team of demonstrators host a fundraising event to raise much needed funds for a worthwhile charity. This year we are proudly supporting beyondblue, another cause very close to my heart. Three million Australians are living with depression or anxiety. The Crafty Paper Bees Christmas Charity Workshop is… Read More »