This Nature’s Print Split Texture Card was another card taught at the Auckland July Extravaganza. It was presented by Sally Williams and Lesley Scott. The background of the card is created with the Split Card Texture die and has a piece of Smokey Slate cardstock behind it. There are two different designs in the Split… Read More: Nature’s Print Split Texture Card – Auckland July Extravaganza »
Here is the Bottled Happiness Shaker Card. This was one of the creations at the July Auckland Extravaganza. It was designed and taught by Jacque Williams. The colours used to stamp the bottles include Mint Macaron, Soft Sea Foam, Pool Party and Evening Evergreen. The Stamparatus was used to stamp these bottles all in a… Read More: Bottled Happiness Shaker Card – Auckland July Extravaganza »
The Cup of Tea Pop Up Slider Card was the card that Sylvia and I taught at the Auckland Extravaganza earlier this month. At first it looks like an ordinary card, but then when you open the slider part, it is a card with that wow factor! This card features three of the new In… Read More: Cup of Tea Pop Up Slider Card – Auckland July… »
Today’s post will show you how to create some simple watercolour backgrounds. They use ink from ink pads or ink refills. July 2022 is World Watercolour Month, so it seems appropriate to share some watercolouring techniques with you this month. What Do You Need When You Are Watercolouring? Suitable Paper/Cardstock: When watercolouring, as you are… Read More: How To Create Watercolour Backgrounds: Watercolour Techniques #1 »
Last weekend, I had the privilege to teach my first class at SENZ – a New Zealand Creative Crafting Expo, held at the Ellerslie Event Centre in Auckland. At the Expo, there were lots of wonderful exhibitors selling a range of crafting products along with the Stampin’ Up! one which was led by my team… Read More: SENZ Crafting Expo Fun-fold Cards – Kits Available »
Sale-A-Bration July-August 2022 is now here along with the new July-December 2022 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 level… Read More: Sale-A-Bration July-August 2022 – Shop, Host Or Join! »
The Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks are great for making some wonderful cards. No stamps are required, unless you wish to include a sentiment. Here are some cards I made using the butterflies and flower masks and the 2022-2024 In Colors. In the cards above, I have used four of the 2022-2024 In Colors:… Read More: Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks Cards »
These Artfully Composed Note Cards were one of the designs of cards I taught at Coffee & Cards this month. I had three samples, each using a different design of the Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper [DSP] in the backgrond. Which card is your favourite? I chose an accenting colour based on one of the… Read More: Artfully Composed Note Cards At Coffee & Cards »
From 3rd to 31st May, there is a special joining offer, the In Color Starter Kit, when you sign up as a demonstrator. As well as the great value Starter Kit for only $189, in which you can to choose product of your choice up to $285, you will also receive – for free… Read More: In Color Starter Kit For New Demonstrators »
The simple stamping SIP method is easy to do. Have you heard of SIP before? SIP means “stamp, ink and paper”. Paper refers to both patterned paper and cardstock. Often, we can be overwhelmed with lots of crafting supplies and not knowing what to use. However, we can make beautiful handmade cards with these three… Read More: Simple Stamping SIP Method With Oceanfront Stamp Set »
Inking an embossing folder is a great way to make the design of your embossing folder stand out even more! Here is a card with the middle panel which has gone through the Wintry 3D embossing folder with Garden Green ink on it. The leaves stand out in white as the ink has gone into… Read More: Inking An Embossing Folder Technique – Thursday’s Tip »
Today, I am sharing with you a Fancy Fold Sailboat Pop Out Swing Card. This card features the Let’s Set Sail Bundle. I have made a pop out swing card before, but many years ago. I was inspired by a creation by my team leader, Jacque Williams, which lead me to make this one. The… Read More: Fancy Fold Sailboat Pop Out Swing Card »
Today I am going to share some tips on using the Sailboat Builder Punch with the Let’s Set Sail stamp set. You can check out the video below too. This simple sailboat card is similar to the black and white version I taught at Coffee & Cards, but I also wanted to make a card… Read More: Tips On Using The Sailboat Builder Punch & Stamp Set… »
Here is a Butterflies & Flowers Layering Masks Slimline Card designed by team leader, Jacque Williams. A couple of weeks ago we had an online team training day and this was one of the cards we got to make. This is my version of Jacque’s card. One of the great things about being a demonstrator… Read More: Butterflies & Flowers Layering Masks Slimline Card »
Today I will show you how to cut a banner shape. There are punches that do this which makes it nice and easy, but it you don’t have one, you can cut it with a pair of Paper Snips/scissors. Step by step instructions: 1. Cut up in the middle of the bottom of the strip… Read More: How To Cut A Banner Shape – Thursday’s Tip »