If you would like to learn how to make cards and you need some inspiration, why not purchase my online class and make some fabulous cards from the comfort of your own home? Last weekend I had a special online class for World Card Making Day. It isn’t too late to take part in the… Read More »
Today I will share how to dry emboss with the Decorative Masks. This technique allows you to create a textured background from the pattern of the Decorative Mask by using an Impressions Mat. This is part two of different ways to use a Decorative Mask. The Old Olive cardstock below has a textured pattern on… Read More »
Today I will share with you how to use ink with the Decorative Masks. Did you know that there are lots of ways to use them? You can dry emboss with Decorative Masks, use it with VersaMark and Embossing Powder, or use it with Embossing Paste to create interesting backgrounds. Over the following weeks, I… Read More »
My 12 Weeks of Christmas for 2021 is starting tomorrow! Don’t miss out on some fabulous Christmas cards, gifts, bags and tag tutorials. To take part, sign up to my 12 Weeks of Christmas. What are the 12 Weeks of Christmas? It is a free tutorial series. You will receive a fabulous Christmas project tutorial… Read More »
Here are two cute sheep birthday cards featuring the Counting Sheet stamp set and Sheep dies which are available for free during Sale-A-Bration 2021. Do you notice the different between the two cards? One has a plain Balmy Blue plain background. The other has an embossed Balmy Blue background. I used the Tasteful Texture 3D… Read More »
I am excited to share with you my 12 Weeks of Christmas for 2021! Would you love some fresh new ideas for Christmas cards, gifts, bags and tags? If so, then sign up to my 12 Weeks of Christmas. There is less than a week to go before the first of my 12 free weekly… Read More »
My Peaceful Deer Card is a great way to use both the Peaceful Deer Bundle and the Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper. The Peaceful Deer Bundle consists of a stamp set and a coordinating punch. The Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper is available for free through Sale-A-Bration, but only until 30th September. I made three… Read More »
The cute Turtle Shaker and Wheel Reveal Card and In Symmetry Fancy Fold Card were the final two projects taught at the June Extravaganza. The turtle card is a shaker card on the front and it has a reveal wheel on the inside. The lovely colourful paper in the background is from the Pattern Party… Read More »
Back at the end of June, we had our June Extravaganza 2021. I shared the Beauty of Earth Fun Fold Card here on my blog. This was the card that Sylvia and I taught. I realised that I never got around to sharing on my blog the other four cards that were taught at the… Read More »
The Expressions In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit is now here. It is a great way to make a set of wonderful handmade cards with all the hard work is done for you. To celebrate the latest In Colors, enjoy a limited-release of this one-of-a-kind Paper Pumpkin kit. Dream and discover In Color! With this kit, you’ll… Read More »
The Expressions In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit is a great way to make a set of wonderful handmade cards with all the hard work is done for you. To celebrate the latest In Colors, enjoy a limited-release of this one-of-a-kind Paper Pumpkin kit. Dream and discover In Color! With the Expressions In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit,… Read More »
Here are the Art Gallery 2021-2023 In Color Card Thank You Cards that I made in May for my customers to thank them for taking part in my In Color Club. This year was the first time I offered the In Color Club. Each month for five months those taking part would receive one set… Read More »
Would you want to start card making, but you don’t know where to start? A card kit is a great way to start card making. It contains all, or most of, what you need to make a set of cards. Usually there are about two or three different card designs in a card kit, allowing… Read More »
Today I am going to share how to make a delicate bow to go onto your creations. You will see one on this card which I made at my Coffee & Cards class earlier this month. You may not recognise the ribbon in the catalogue, so I will share how I created this delicate bow.… Read More »
This Masculine Fun Fold Card featuring the Beauty of the Earth Suite was one of the cards that Sylvia Patterson and I designed and taught last weekend at the Auckland Extravaganza. This is what the card looks like when it is open. The card features the four products which make up the Beauty of the… Read More »