After a lot of anticipation, Paper Pumpkin is finally here—and I am so pleased we can now access it in New Zealand. If you’ve ever wished crafting could feel simpler, quicker, and still beautifully coordinated, this is exactly what Paper Pumpkin offers. It’s a monthly subscription box delivered to your door, with everything you need… Read More: Paper Pumpkin Has Arrived in New Zealand »
Back to basics card making is sometimes exactly what we need. Whether you are just starting out or have been crafting for years, going back to simple supplies can be both refreshing and inspiring. In this week’s Facebook and YouTube Live, I shared a range of easy cards using just a few core supplies. If… Read More: Back to Basics Card Making Ideas to Get You Started »
Do you enjoy scrapbooking or would like to create pages, but you don’t quite know where to start? The hard work is done for you, and you will be guided step by step through the process. And if you already love scrapbooking, this is a lovely opportunity to be inspired by new page designs, try… Read More: Virtual Scrapbooking Retreat 2026 – Create a Beautiful Album »
The Mystery Stamping Card reveal is finally here! If you joined me for the Live on Thursday 26th February, or you watched the replay afterwards, you’ll know how much fun it was creating the card step by step without knowing what it would look like at the end. If you haven’t watched the replay yet… Read More: Mystery Stamping Card Reveal | February 2026 Designs »
The Simply Beautiful Card with quick blending and colouring that I shared in this week’s Facebook and YouTube Live is a lovely example of how simple techniques can create beautiful results. For this card I used Blending Brushes and ink pads to colour a stamped image quickly and effectively. Instead of spending a long time… Read More: Simply Beautiful Card with Quick Blending & Colouring »
The Notes of Spring Stamp Set March Product of the Month is here, and if you love exclusive crafting products, this one is such a lovely addition to your collection. This sweet woodland set is not available in any catalogue and not part of the Online Exclusives range. It is part of the special Product… Read More: Notes of Spring Stamp Set March Product of the Month »
The shadow stamping technique for handmade cards is one of those ideas that looks far more detailed than it actually is. In my Facebook and YouTube Live on 29th January 2026, I shared this simple but effective technique and showed how just a slight shift in your stamping can add depth and interest to your… Read More: Shadow Stamping Technique For Handmade Cards »
The Lovely & Beautiful simple to stepped up cards I shared in my Facebook and YouTube Live on 19th February are a great reminder that crafting doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful. Sometimes we just need to let the paper do the work. Other times, it’s fun to add a few extra layers… Read More: Simple to Stepped Up with the Lovely & Beautiful Suite »
Do you enjoy a little creative surprise? This week we are doing something a little different in my Facebook and YouTube Live. We are doing a Mystery Stamping session. If you have never tried mystery stamping before, it is a fun way to create a card step by step without seeing the final design at… Read More: Mystery Stamping – Join Me for a Fun Creative Challenge »
Quick & Simple Patterned Paper Cards are such an easy way to create something beautiful without overthinking the design. In this week’s Facebook and YouTube Live (12th February 2026), I shared two easy layouts using patterned paper — or DSP (Designer Series Paper), which is the Stampin’ Up! name for patterned paper. I have used… Read More: Quick & Simple Patterned Paper Cards with the Painted Illusions… »
Come and join us for a day of crafting with like minded people at the March 2026 Auckland Extravaganza. Take time out for yourself, enjoy being creative, make new friends, learn new techniques, try new products and come home with five wonderful handmade cards. Here is the hall set up ready before an event: Here’s… Read More: March 2026 Auckland Extravaganza – A Fun Day of Crafting! »
The Stampin’ Positioner is an exciting new tool that I’ve really enjoyed trying out, and in this week’s Facebook and YouTube live (5th February 2026) I shared a closer look at how it works and how it can make stamping much easier. I’ve included the video replay in this post so you can watch it… Read More: Stampin’ Positioner Live: How This New Tool Makes Stamping Easier »
Join Stampin’ Up and become a demonstrator and discover how much more enjoyable crafting can be when you’re part of a creative, supportive community. If you love paper crafting and enjoy learning new techniques, this limited-time promotion is a lovely opportunity to take that next step. For a short time, new demonstrators will receive the… Read More: Join Stampin’ Up!, Become a Demonstrator and Receive a Free… »
Cardstock scrap background with punches was the idea behind my Facebook and YouTube Live on 22nd January 2026. These cards came together in a very practical way. I wanted to use the larger sentiment stamps from the Fabulous Sayings stamp set for Coffee & Cards, but I also wanted the cards to feel a little… Read More: Cardstock Scrap Backgrounds Using Punches »
This January, I am holding a special New Catalogue Launch Class, which is a little different from my usual monthly class. This class is all about sharing the new catalogue with you and exploring the Nature’s Walk Suite. During the class, you will create:– One custom box, with guidance on how to resize it to… Read More: Nature’s Walk New Catalogue Launch Class »