Today I will share with you how you should use the new style 3D embossing folders with the 3D embossing folder plate. From June 2019 the Stampin’ Up! 3D embossing folders are thinner than they were before. This means how you should put them through your Big Shot is different. Stampin’ Up! have created a… Read More »
You are invited to my Holiday/Christmas Catalogue Launch Open Home Event! You will get to see some of the new Holiday/Christmas Catalogue products, see displays, have an entry into the door prize draw and make a couple of fun, stamped projects. There will be refreshments too. When:Friday 30th August 2019, 7:30pm – 9:00pmSaturday 31st August… Read More »
The Centre Step and Pull-up card are two more styles of cards that were taught at the July Extravaganza. These are the final two cards that were made at the event. Using interesting cuts and folds, we were able to make some unique fold cards. Here is the first one – the centre step card.… Read More »
Here are two more projects from the July Extravaganza 2019. Magnolia Bag & Treat This project features the Magnolia Lane Suite. It is a bag with a beautifully wrapped treat. The large magnolia flower which is on the front of the bag is from the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set. This lovely magnolia flower has… Read More »
Today’s Animal Tri-fold card is the project that my group and I taught at last month’s Extravaganza. The tri-folds and circles make it a unique card. The animal on the card is from the Wildly Happy stamp set. The guests could choose to stamp the elephants, rabbits or pandas. Here is one with the pandas.… Read More »
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 »
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 »