The Upright Z Fold Card was a card that I first saw at OnStage during our demonstrator only event back in April. I was very impressed with the card. It was one of the reasons that I wanted the Above the Clouds stamp set. I used a window sheet for keeping the card upright. This… Read More »
The Daisy Lane Note Card was the card that I sent to my customers who purchased from me last month. I appreciate all my customers and sending them a thank you card is a small way to thank them for shopping with me. The flower in this card is stamped with Rococo Rose and Old… Read More »
The rock salt technique is a great way to create an interesting background for your card. I taught this technique at my class last month. This card also features the Daisy Lane stamp set. Water was used on the background with ink, so I needed to use cardstock that would absorb the water. For this,… Read More »
Have you ever wondered about joining up as a demonstrator, or are you only just thinking about it now? Now is a great time to consider joining up as Stampin’ Up! have a great Starter Kit offer! People join up for various reasons. You may join up to enjoy the 20% or 25% discount for yourself,… Read More »
The cling stamps are great. They stick well to your block making stamping so much easier. When you first get your rubber stamps you will need to adhere the stickers to them. If you are wondering how to adhere the stickers, there are three places you can learn what to do. Check the instructions inside… Read More »
Stampin’ Up! have introduced a new 3D Embossing Folder Plate to work with their new-style 3D embossing folders (which are thinner than our old-style Dynamic folders). How to Use the New 3D Embossing Folder Plate The new plate makes up the difference in measurement between our old-style Dynamic Folders and our new-style 3D Folders in… Read More »
I have had customers ask me, which Whisper White Cardstock should I use? Stampin’ Up! have two types of Whisper White cardstock. Both are A4 size, but one is regular cardstock and the other is a thick cardstock. I like to use the regular cardstock for all my general stamping. It is great for stamping… Read More »
The Auckland July Extravaganza 2019 is coming up on Saturday 27th July. This is a popular event put on three times a year by Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators, like myself, who are part of the Creative Inkers Team. Why come along? A fun, creative afternoon where you get uninterrupted time to make five projects – cards and… Read More »
Here is a Vellum Pocket Card made from the vellum paper and other products from the Floral Romance Suite. I taught this at my class last month. The Floral Romance Suite featured in the Occasions Catalogue and is unfortunately no longer available, but once you know how to make it, you can use this style… Read More »
Would you like to be inspired, learn some new skills and make some cards? If so, why not join one of my June or July classes! All the hard work is done for you! I do all the planning and preparation on what to make, I organise all the supplies that are needed and I… Read More »
Are you looking for something fun and creative for your child to do during the school holidays? My kids’ school holidays card class is the perfect way for them to spend a morning. They will enjoy making three handmade cards/projects which they can then give to family or friends. The recipient will be impressed by the lovely… Read More »
Here is the Annual Catalogue Designer Series Paper Share 2019! Shares are a great way to get a range of papers without having to spend hundreds of dollars on buying full packs of paper. You will have a variety of paper to make a range of cards or to use for other paper crafting projects.… Read More »
Check out today’s video to see what an outlined stamped image looks like when coloured with Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Pencils and how this compares with the Stampin’ Blends. They are both effective ways to colour a stamped image, but give a slightly different look. Stampin’ Up! have range of colours avaiable in the Stampin’ Blends.… Read More »
The 2019-2020 Annual Catalogue is now here! It is full of a lot of exciting new product. Stamps, dies, punches and bundles, plus Designer Series Paper, embellishments, ribbon and more! Make sure you check it out! Here are three ways you can see the exciting new product: View it online through my online store here.… Read More »
Masking is a stamping technique to create depth. Masking makes it look as though one image is behind another. This is a technique I shared a couple of years ago. Some of you may have missed out on seeing it, so I am sharing it again. The image you stamp first is the one that… Read More »