Today’s card features the new In Colors with the Leaf Collection background stamp. This is a wonderful large stamp that will feature in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue. When I was at OnStage, our demonstrator event, last month, I received this stamp set for free! It was a prize for all attendees. It is always nice… Read More »
The current Annual and Mini Catalogues will end on 30th April and the new 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue will begin on 1st May. Some product will carry over, but not all of it can! Today is the start of the Last Chance Products Sale. Some of the retiring product has been discounted. Retiring product is only… Read More »
To make these cards, I have used a torn paper and masked background technique. It is a simple technique involving cardstock, ink, Blending Brushes, and a stamp set. It creates a wonderful background and you can choose which colours you would like to use. I taught this at Coffee & Cards earlier in the week… Read More »
Colouring made easy with masks! Today I have some stunning cards to share with you. They were made by one of my customers, Elaine Babe. Thank you for sharing them with us! She has used the amazing Enduring Beauty bundle. This consists of a stamp set, die set and set of masks. The masks make… Read More »
If I am using Stampin’ Up! photopolymer or cling stamps, do I need to use a Clear Block when I use a stamp? Yes. Stampin’ Up! stamps come unmounted so you need to place them on a Clear Block to use them. Years ago, stamps were pre-mounted on wood, but this made them more expensive… Read More »
Today I am sharing the Faux Shutter Card. This is also known a Fractured Card. I have used the Notes of Nature bundle which consists of a stamp set and dies to make this card. You can all use Designer Series Paper for your card. I stamped my background first, then adhered by centre piece… Read More »
Here is a delightful card featuring the Bee Mine suite. The card has a simple, yet fun design. I have used the Bee My Valentine stamp set, the Bee Builder punch and the Bee Mine Designer Series Paper [DSP]. I have created two very similar cards, but the card bases are different. The one on… Read More »
The Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Cards and Envelopes and the coordinating Card Pack are great for scrapbooking and card making. The card pack consists of a total of 20 cards and envelopes which are 6 ¼” x 4 ¼”. There are two colours, ten in Calypso Coral and ten in Pretty Peacock. The card… Read More »
Here are two very different Inked & Tiled cards featuring this wonderful bundle. One card uses just the stamp set, and the other card uses both punches with a sentiment from the stamp set. The card on the left has been stamped. The background is stamped with the large leaf stamp in Calypso Coral ink.… Read More »
Back in November, we had our Auckland Christmas Extravaganza 2023! It was our final Extravaganza for the year. I didn’t post the projects at the time as some of the teachers were still teaching their cards at other classes. I can now share with you the five cards that were taught at the event. Whale… Read More »
The arch die from the Garden Meadows bundle (stamp set and dies) works so well with the Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper [DSP]. These products are all from the Meandering Meadow Suite. These cards are beautiful and are fairly quick and easy to make. The cards above were made with a soft neutral colour card… Read More »
Today I am sharing a Gilded Leafing Christmas card featuring the Merriest Trees bundle. I love the way the Gilded Leafing really accentuates this card. Gilded Leafing is gold flakes which can be adhered to a project to add a gold touch to it. I have used VersaMark ink and Heat & Stick to apply… Read More »
Have you tried using Gilded Leafing? Stampin’ Up! Gilded Leafing is a beautiful embellishment that can add a touch of elegance and shine to your projects. These are gold flakes that are often used for highlighting stamped images, creating borders, or adding accents to give projects a luxurious and eye-catching appearance. Here are few ways… Read More »
These pretty snowflake cards are made using the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks. The masks are like stencils and are easy to use. Although it isn’t winter here in New Zealand for Christmas, I still like to make a few cards with snowflakes. For the snowflakes on the top card, I used Boho Blue ink. For… Read More »
The Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks have been used to make these elegant flower cards. It involves four different masks to create the flowers. It may sound complicated, but it is actually easy to do. You can check out the video below to see how I created them. I had lots of fun making these cards!… Read More »