Category Archives: Cards

Extravaganza Projects Part Three: Pocket Card & Surprise Card

By | 15 July 2020

The final two cards from the July Extravaganza are the World of Good Pocket Card and the Celebrate Sunflower Surprise Card. World of Good Pocket Card: Here is the World of Good Pocket card taught by Jacque Williams and Helen Wigham. Here is the card’s pocket. Here is the card with some gold embossing rubbed… Read More: Extravaganza Projects Part Three: Pocket Card & Surprise Card »

Extravaganza Projects Part Two: Centre Step Card & Easel Card

By | 14 July 2020

Today I will share two more unique fold cards from the July Extravaganza. These include a Centre Step Card and an Easel Card. Centre Step Card: The Centre Step Card features the Pampered Pets suite. This was taught by Michelle Pepper and Claire Hill. The main colours of the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper is… Read More: Extravaganza Projects Part Two: Centre Step Card & Easel Card »

Petal Pink In Good Taste Tri-Fold Shutter Card

By | 13 July 2020

Tri-Fold Shutter Card: The In Good Taste Tri-Fold Shutter Card was the project that Kathryn Tyrrell and I taught at the Auckland Extravaganza on Saturday 4th July. It was great to be able to hold this event after that last one didn’t happen normally due to Covid-19. Extravaganza is an event where our customers come… Read More: Petal Pink In Good Taste Tri-Fold Shutter Card »

How To Use The Big Shot With Stampin’ Up! Dies & Embossing Folders – Thursday’s Tip

By | 25 June 2020

Today I will share with you how to use the Big Shot with Stampin’ Up! dies and embossing folders. Although Stampin’ Up! is bringing out their own emboss and die cuting machine, the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, you may have a Big Shot and therefore may like to know which platforms or plates to… Read More: How To Use The Big Shot With Stampin’ Up! Dies… »

Stampin’ SEAL – Stampin’ Up!’s New Adhesive – Thursday’s Tip

By | 11 June 2020

Stampin’ Up! have two new runner tape adhesives. They are Stampin’ SEAL and Stampin’ SEAL+. Stampin’ SEAL everyday adhesive that bonds instantly and neatly. Stampin’ SEAL+ has a stronger bond which works well with 3D and heavier projects. Stampin’ SEAL• Stampin’ SEAL is less expensive and is designed for everyday use, like SNAIL.• Stampin’ SEAL… Read More: Stampin’ SEAL – Stampin’ Up!’s New Adhesive – Thursday’s Tip »

How To Best Cut With Rectangle Dies – Thursday’s Tip

By | 14 May 2020

Today’s tip is showing you how to best cut with rectangle dies when using your die cutting machine. Rectangle dies are great to use in your crafting, but sometimes they are hard to put through your die cutting machine. As you put it through the machine, the edge of the die it is often harder… Read More: How To Best Cut With Rectangle Dies – Thursday’s Tip »

Subtle Striped Sponged Background With Shimmer Paint

By | 11 May 2020

This card has a lovely striped sponged background. It was created by masking off different areas of the card and then sponging in the unmasked area. The colours I have used for the striped sponged background are as follows, Seaside Spray, Rococo Rose, So Saffron, Highland Heather and Pear Pizzazz. The stamp set I used… Read More: Subtle Striped Sponged Background With Shimmer Paint »

Bright Colourful Background With Pigment Sprinkles!

By | 6 May 2020

These cards have a wonderful bright and colourful background. I created these backgrounds with Pigment Sprinkles. They are thank you cards that I made for my customers. Pigment Sprinkles are activated with water, so I had to use a cardstock that works well with water. I used Shimmery White cardstock. To make the cards, I… Read More: Bright Colourful Background With Pigment Sprinkles! »

Card Kits – A Easy Way To Create Lovely Handmade Cards!

By | 4 May 2020

Card kits are a fun and simple way to make lovely handmade cards at home. They are perfect for all sorts of people – kids, adults, beginner stampers, and even experienced ones. Kits will save you time as you don’t need to spend time thinking about what you are going to make and everything is… Read More: Card Kits – A Easy Way To Create Lovely Handmade… »