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: Do I Need A Clear Block When I Stamp? »
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: Notes of Nature Faux Shutter Card Or Fractured Card »
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: Crafting Delightful Designs with the Bee Mine Suite »
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: Sweet Thoughts Memories & More – Free PDF Tutorial –… »
The Auckland March Extravaganza 2024 is coming up on Saturday 9th March 2024. This is our first Extravaganza for the year! Enjoy a fun afternoon of cardmaking with other stampers! Make five wonderful cards featuring new stamps and tools from the January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue and each project will include a technique. Why come to… Read More: Auckland March Extravaganza 2024 – Afternoon of Crafting Fun! »
Coffee & Cards: My Coffee & Cards class, held at a local café, Vero Café, in Unsworth Heights, Auckland, invites you to explore your creativity in a welcoming environment. Discover new techniques, improve your stamping skills, and create two beautiful cards while enjoying a hot drink. Sessions are held on the first Tuesday of each… Read More: Have Fun Crafting With Others! February & March 2024 Classes… »
The new January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue is now here! It is from 4th January until 30th April 2024. It is full of lots of exciting new products. If you would like a copy of the new catalogue and you don’t already have a demonstrator, please fill in your details here. Today for my Facebook Live… Read More: January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue Is Here! »
Sale-A-Bration 2024 begins on Thursday 4th January, along with the new January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue! There are three different ways you can benefit with Sale-A-Bration – shop, host or join! Below is some more information about each: SHOP:You can earn a FREE product every time you reach a threshold of $110 (before shipping). For the… Read More: Sale-a-Bration 2024 – Shop, Host Or Join! »
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: Inked & Tiled Cards Featuring Stamps & Punches »
The Inked & Tiled Bundle is very versatile. It consists of a wonderful stamp set and two punches. The stamp set includes some sentiments and images. Purchase this bundle through me during December 2023 and you will receive a free PDF tutorial from the Crafting Across Borders Team. Purchase the bundle from me for $126.75… Read More: Inked & Tiled Bundle – Free PDF Tutorial – Product… »
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: Creations From Auckland November Christmas Extravaganza 2023 »
The January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue Paper Share is a great way to check out all the wonderful new papers from the 2024 Mini Catalogue! What does the Paper Share include?The paper share includes over 60 sheets of 6” x 12” (half sheets) and 6” x 6” sheets from these paper packs: How that the catalogue is… Read More: January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue Paper Share »
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: Beautiful Scene With Arch Die From Meandering Meadows »
The November 2023 Last Chance Products Sale starts on Tuesday 21st November. If you love a good deal, then the Last Chance Product Sale is a great time to shop. The list is out on what products will be retiring from the September-December 2023 Mini Catalogue. Some products have been discounted up to 60% off.… Read More: November 2023 Last Chance Products Sale! »
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: Gilded Leafing Christmas Card with the Merriest Trees Bundle »