Category Archives: Cards

Blossoms in Bloom Bundle – Inspiration & Tutorial

By | 26 August 2020

The Blossoms in Bloom bundle is a wonderful stamp and die set. Check out these wonderful creations made by Stampin’ Up! In this blog post, I will share how the two cards in the photo below are made. This beautiful, versatile bundle includes the Blossoms in Bloom stamp set and the Many Layered Blossoms dies.… Read More: Blossoms in Bloom Bundle – Inspiration & Tutorial »

Fancy Fold Centre Step Card With The In Good Taste Suite

By | 19 August 2020

This fancy fold centre step card features the In Good Taste suite.  I taught it at my Thursday morning class in July.  At our July Extravaganza, one of the projects was a centre step card using the Playful Pets suite. This inspired me to make this card, but with a different suite. The project at… Read More: Fancy Fold Centre Step Card With The In Good Taste… »

Box Of Sunshine Special Edition Paper Pumpkin Kit

By | 9 August 2020

Stampin’ Up! are offering a limited time Paper Pumpkin Kit so you are able to make eight wonderful cards using an exclusive stamp set.  Paper Pumpkin is a monthly paper crafting kit offered by Stampin’ Up!, but is currently only available in the United States and parts of Canada.  This special edition Box of Sunshine kit was… Read More: Box Of Sunshine Special Edition Paper Pumpkin Kit »

Nothing’s Better Than, Painted Poppies & More – Guest Blogger

By | 20 July 2020

Today’s card is made by guest blogger, Patricia Lough. It features three stamp sets. The first is a new stamp set from the Annual Catalogue, Nothing’s Better Than. The second is Painted Poppies which came out in the January to May Mini Catalogue and continued into the Annual Catalogue. The final stamp set is Beautiful… Read More: Nothing’s Better Than, Painted Poppies & More – Guest Blogger »

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 »