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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Here is a delightful card featuring the Bee Mine suite. The card has a simple, yet fun design. I have used the Bee My Valentine stamp set, the Bee Builder punch and the Bee Mine Designer Series Paper [DSP]. I have created two very similar cards, but the card bases are different. The one on… Read More »
The Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Cards and Envelopes and the coordinating Card Pack are great for scrapbooking and card making. The card pack consists of a total of 20 cards and envelopes which are 6 ¼” x 4 ¼”. There are two colours, ten in Calypso Coral and ten in Pretty Peacock. The card… Read More »
The Auckland March Extravaganza 2024 is coming up on Saturday 9th March 2024. This is our first Extravaganza for the year! Enjoy a fun afternoon of cardmaking with other stampers! Make five wonderful cards featuring new stamps and tools from the January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue and each project will include a technique. Why come to… Read More »
Coffee & Cards: My Coffee & Cards class, held at a local café, Vero Café, in Unsworth Heights, Auckland, invites you to explore your creativity in a welcoming environment. Discover new techniques, improve your stamping skills, and create two beautiful cards while enjoying a hot drink. Sessions are held on the first Tuesday of each… Read More »
The new January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue is now here! It is from 4th January until 30th April 2024. It is full of lots of exciting new products. If you would like a copy of the new catalogue and you don’t already have a demonstrator, please fill in your details here. Today for my Facebook Live… Read More »
Sale-A-Bration 2024 begins on Thursday 4th January, along with the new January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue! There are three different ways you can benefit with Sale-A-Bration – shop, host or join! Below is some more information about each: SHOP:You can earn a FREE product every time you reach a threshold of $110 (before shipping). For the… Read More »
Here are two very different Inked & Tiled cards featuring this wonderful bundle. One card uses just the stamp set, and the other card uses both punches with a sentiment from the stamp set. The card on the left has been stamped. The background is stamped with the large leaf stamp in Calypso Coral ink.… Read More »
The Inked & Tiled Bundle is very versatile. It consists of a wonderful stamp set and two punches. The stamp set includes some sentiments and images. Purchase this bundle through me during December 2023 and you will receive a free PDF tutorial from the Crafting Across Borders Team. Purchase the bundle from me for $126.75… Read More »
Back in November, we had our Auckland Christmas Extravaganza 2023! It was our final Extravaganza for the year. I didn’t post the projects at the time as some of the teachers were still teaching their cards at other classes. I can now share with you the five cards that were taught at the event. Whale… Read More »
The January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue Paper Share is a great way to check out all the wonderful new papers from the 2024 Mini Catalogue! What does the Paper Share include?The paper share includes over 60 sheets of 6” x 12” (half sheets) and 6” x 6” sheets from these paper packs: How that the catalogue is… Read More »
The arch die from the Garden Meadows bundle (stamp set and dies) works so well with the Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper [DSP]. These products are all from the Meandering Meadow Suite. These cards are beautiful and are fairly quick and easy to make. The cards above were made with a soft neutral colour card… Read More »