A Paper Share is a great way to check out all the wonderful new papers from the Sept-Dec 2024 Mini Catalogue! Why take part in a Paper Share? What does the Paper Share Include? The paper share includes approximately 69 sheets of 6” x 12” and 6” x 6” sheets from these paper packs, plus… Read More: 2024 Sept Mini Catalogue Paper & Ribbon Share »
The Designer Series Paper Sale is here! Do you love patterned paper, also known as Designer Series Paper? If so, now’s the time to take advantage of the Designer Series Paper Sale! Save 15% on select papers from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalogue. This sale started on 6th August and goes until 31st August. Check out… Read More: Designer Series Paper Sale – August 2024 »
Today, I’m excited to share a Round We Go simple stamping card. This card showcases how you can create a beautiful design using just two inks, some paper, and a few basic embellishments like ribbon and gems. It’s a great example of how straightforward techniques can produce stunning results. For this card, I used two… Read More: Round We Go Simple Stamping Card »
Today, I’m excited to share a simple fun fold card that I demonstrated in my recent live session. During the live, I used the beautiful Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper, which features the vibrant 2024-2026 In Colors, to create this delightful card. I die-cut one of the larger circles from the Spotlight on Nature die… Read More: Simple Fun Fold Card With Unbounded Beauty DSP »
Here is the “Round We Go” Diorama Card that Sylvia Patterson and I taught at our Auckland Extravaganza event on Saturday. The event was an afternoon of crafting where participants had the opportunity to create five unique cards using products from the Annual Catalogue or Online Exclusives. They had a fantastic time crafting together and… Read More: Inspiring Round We Go Diorama Card from Auckland Extravaganza »
Here are two very similar cards made using the thoughtful journey Suite. They feature the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper [DSP] and the Thoughtful Wishes bundle – a stamp and die set. There’s only a subtle difference between the two cards. Can you spot it? The stamped and die-cut images on the card on the… Read More: Spot the Difference: Thoughtful Journey Suite Cards »
Creating beautiful cards doesn’t have to be complicated. This month at Coffee and Cards, we made some quick and easy note cards featuring the stunning Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper. These papers alone can create captivating cards with minimal effort. To make these cards, I cut a piece of 6” x 6” DSP in half,… Read More: Quick & Easy Note Cards with Thoughtful Journey Designer Series… »
Here are some beautiful monochromatic 2024-2026 In Color cards featuring the Layered Florals embossing folder for the background. These cards also showcase various In Color products, including cardstock, Designer Series Paper (DSP), ribbon, and Shimmer Gems. I made these cards last month for my In Color Club participants. Each month, they receive a handmade card… Read More: Monochromatic 2024-2026 In Color Cards with Layered Florals »
Today I am sharing how to colour with Watercolor Pencils. I have used two different ways to colour with the pencils. The important thing to remember when you colour with Watercolor Pencils is to use StazOn ink so the ink doesn’t run, bleed, or blend into the colouring. StazOn is a permanent ink, so after… Read More: How To Colour with Watercolor Pencils: Blender Pens verses Water… »
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The Kids’ School Holiday Card Kit Class is a fantastic opportunity for your child to be creative and have fun during the holidays. We will be using the Panda Friends Card Kit, along with some extra crafting supplies like stamps, ink, and punches, allowing the children to create alternative greetings such as “Happy Birthday”, “Thanks”, etc. for their… Read More: Kids School Holiday Card Kit Class With Panda Friends Card… »
On these simple note cards, I used multiple ink colours on a stamp to achieve a stunning effect. The stamp I have used is the Loveliest Trees stamp. I created one note card with two shades of green and another with some autumn colours. To achieve this technique, I first inked the part of the… Read More: How To Use Multiple Ink Colours On A Stamp »
The Auckland July Extravaganza 2024 is coming up on Saturday 27th July 2024. This is our second Extravaganza for the year! Enjoy a fun afternoon of cardmaking with other stampers! Make five wonderful cards featuring new stamps and tools from the Annual Catalogue and each project will include a technique. Why come to the event?… Read More: Auckland July Extravaganza 2024 – Afternoon of Crafting Fun! »
Today, I am excited to share with you this stunning card featuring the Faux Tile Technique and the Leaf Collection background stamp! This card showcases two fantastic techniques, using the beautiful colours Pretty Peacock and Pool Party. The first technique is the Faux Tile Technique, which adds interest and texture to the background. The second… Read More: Create Beautiful Cards: Faux Tile Technique With Leaf Collection Background… »
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