The Auckland July Extravaganza 2024 is coming up on Saturday 27th July 2024. This is our second Extravaganza for the year! Enjoy a fun afternoon of cardmaking with other stampers! Make five wonderful cards featuring new stamps and tools from the Annual Catalogue and each project will include a technique. Why come to the event?… Read More: Auckland July Extravaganza 2024 – Afternoon of Crafting Fun! »
Today, I am excited to share with you this stunning card featuring the Faux Tile Technique and the Leaf Collection background stamp! This card showcases two fantastic techniques, using the beautiful colours Pretty Peacock and Pool Party. The first technique is the Faux Tile Technique, which adds interest and texture to the background. The second… Read More: Create Beautiful Cards: Faux Tile Technique With Leaf Collection Background… »
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Today, I have some more cards to share with you featuring the Layers of Beauty bundle, which includes masks, stamps, and dies. Yesterday, I shared two cards: one simple design and one stepped-up version with added texture and dimension. If you missed out on seeing them, you can see them here. Here are some new… Read More: More Layers of Beauty Mask Card Designs Revealed! »
Today, I’m excited to share with you two ways that we can use the Layers of Beauty masks to elevate your card designs. Simple Elegance with Layers of Beauty Masks: Let’s start with the basics. The first card showcases the stunning simplicity of the Layers of Beauty stamp set, enhanced by the use of masks… Read More: How to Use Layers of Beauty Masks to Elevate Your… »
Do you like to make and sell handmade cards or gifts that have a Stampin’ Up! stamped image on them. If so, you need to follow Stampin’ Up!’s Angel Policy. You can also view it below or on their website here. Please read the policy below. In particular number four is important if you are… Read More: What Do I Do If I Want To Sell My… »
The Little Latte Suite with the Latte Love Bundle was a must have for me when it first came out, especially as I am someone who likes coffee and chocolate! This is a wonderful suite with stamps, dies, papers, ribbon, and embellishments. Here is a card featuring some of products from the suite. To make… Read More: A Little Latte Suite For A Latte Love! »
Today’s card features the new In Colors with the Leaf Collection background stamp. This is a wonderful large stamp that will feature in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue. When I was at OnStage, our demonstrator event, last month, I received this stamp set for free! It was a prize for all attendees. It is always nice… Read More: New 2024-2026 In Colors With Leaf Collection Background Stamp »
The 2024 In Color Club is back by popular demand! This is the fourth time I have run one. This time it is with the new 2024-2026 In Colors. The In Color Club is a great way to build up your collection of colours without having to put in a huge order. I do all… Read More: 2024 In Color Club – Back By Popular Demand! »
The 2024 Annual Catalogue Paper Share is a great way to check out all the wonderful new papers from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue! Why take part in a Paper Share? Updated on 1st May, as I am now able to share images of some of the papers included in the share. What does the Paper Share… Read More: 2024 Annual Catalogue Paper Share »
The current Annual and Mini Catalogues will end on 30th April and the new 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue will begin on 1st May. Some product will carry over, but not all of it can! Today is the start of the Last Chance Products Sale. Some of the retiring product has been discounted. Retiring product is only… Read More: Last Chance Products Sale April 2024 »
To make these cards, I have used a torn paper and masked background technique. It is a simple technique involving cardstock, ink, Blending Brushes, and a stamp set. It creates a wonderful background and you can choose which colours you would like to use. I taught this at Coffee & Cards earlier in the week… Read More: Torn Paper and Masked Background Technique »
Colouring made easy with masks! Today I have some stunning cards to share with you. They were made by one of my customers, Elaine Babe. Thank you for sharing them with us! She has used the amazing Enduring Beauty bundle. This consists of a stamp set, die set and set of masks. The masks make… Read More: Colouring Made Easy With Masks – Enduring Beauty Cards »
If I am using Stampin’ Up! photopolymer or cling stamps, do I need to use a Clear Block when I use a stamp? Yes. Stampin’ Up! stamps come unmounted so you need to place them on a Clear Block to use them. Years ago, stamps were pre-mounted on wood, but this made them more expensive… Read More: Do I Need A Clear Block When I Stamp? »
Today I am sharing the Faux Shutter Card. This is also known a Fractured Card. I have used the Notes of Nature bundle which consists of a stamp set and dies to make this card. You can all use Designer Series Paper for your card. I stamped my background first, then adhered by centre piece… Read More: Notes of Nature Faux Shutter Card Or Fractured Card »