The summer Christmas card with the Sunkissed stamp set is the card that Sylvia Patterson and I taught at the Auckland Extravaganza event earlier this month. We wanted a card to depict our summer Christmas here in New Zealand, so Sylvia came up with this wonderful creation. The beach scene with the deck chairs, umbrella… Read More: Summer Christmas Card With Sunkissed Stamp Set »
Stampin’ Up’s Seasonal Sale 2022 is here from Tuesday 15th November until Friday 18th November. Selected products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalogue will be on sale with the following discounts: Here is a list of the products that are being discounted. Order online through my online store here or contact me with your order and… Read More: Seasonal Sale 2022 – 10%, 15% and 20% Off! »
This Petal Pink Wreath Card is not your traditional green and red Christmas card. Instead it uses Petal Pink, creating a lovely soft look. It was one of the cards I taught at my class in October. The card uses the Cottage Wreath Bundle which is a lovely set for creating Christmas cards. The card… Read More: Petal Pink Wreath Card – Non Traditional Christmas Colours! »
This Triple Panel Card featuring the Fresh Cut Flowers stamp set was one of the cards I taught at my classes in September. The main flower image is from the Fresh Cut Flowers stamp set. It was cut out with the Fresh Cut Stem dies, which were available for a limited time in September as… Read More: Fresh Cut Flowers Triple Panel Card »
In 24 hours my first project tutorial for the 12 Weeks of Christmas will be sent out. This includes project tutorials for Christmas cards, gifts, tags, bags and packaging. What is the 12 Weeks of Christmas? The 12 Weeks of Christmas is a free tutorial series. You will receive a fabulous Christmas project tutorial each… Read More: Only 24 Hours Until 12 Weeks of Christmas 2022 Begins!… »
The Auckland November Extravaganza 2022 is coming up on Saturday 5th November 2022. Enjoy a fun afternoon of cardmaking with other stampers! Make five wonderful cards featuring new stamps and tools from the July-December 2022 Mini Catalogue. Each project will have a featured technique and will be Christmas focused. Why come to the event? Try… Read More: Auckland November Extravaganza 2022 – Afternoon of Crafting Fun! »
I am excited to share with you my 12 Weeks of Christmas for 2022! Would you love some fresh new ideas for Christmas cards, gifts, bags and tags? If so, then sign up to my 12 Weeks of Christmas. There is less than a week to go before the first of my 12 free weekly… Read More: 12 Weeks of Christmas 2022 – Free Exclusive Christmas Project… »
Here is a clean and simple card featuring the Christmas Banners Bundle. This card predominantly features stamping and a die-cut piece in the centre with the sentiment. I used the Stamparatus to the stamp the middle piece. As it is quite a solid stamp, if it doesn’t stamp quite so well the first time, with… Read More: Clean & Simple Christmas Banners Card »
World Card Making Day 2022 is coming up on Saturday 1st October! Join me and many others from around the world on Saturday 1st October for Stampin’ Up!’s free, Virtual World Card Making Day Craft-Along Event. Take part in the comfort of your own home or get together with others and do what you love… Read More: World Card Making Day 2022 – Free Virtual Craft-along Event »
Here is a Simple Card Sketch Layout that you can use to make a simple yet effective card. You can keep it simple or step it up. The card on the left is the simple version. It is basically ink, stamp and papers, but it does include some colouring with Stampin’ Blends. The card on… Read More: Simple Card Sketch Layout With Hippest Hippos »
Here is an elegant card made with the Fresh Cut Flowers Bundle. The stamp set is from the Annual Catalogue, but the Fresh Cut Stem Dies is only here for a limited time as part of a promotion this month. The large flower image from the Fresh Cut Flowers stamp set was stamped in Memento… Read More: Fresh Cut Flowers Bundle Card Coloured with Stampin’ Blends »
The Stampin’ Up! 24 Hour Stamp Sale 2022 is coming tomorrow, on Thursday 15th September. This only happens once a year! There will 15% off selected stamp sets from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue. Here is the list of stamp sets on sale: If you would like to place an order, you can order through my… Read More: 24 Hour Stamp Sale 2022! Thursday 15th September Only »
It is exciting to once again have School Holiday Kids Classes. My Kids Card Class October 2022 will give your child an opportunity to be creative and do something fun in the holidays. As well as that, they get to bring home what they made and you will have some lovely cards to give to… Read More: School Holiday Kids Card Class October 2022 »
My August 2022 Mini Catalogue Launch – Open Home Event is coming up. It is your opportunity to come and see the July-December 2022 Mini Catalogue. There will be project displays to inspire you and new product to see. Plus, you can make a couple of There will be projects displays to inspire you… Read More: August 2022 Mini Catalogue Launch – Free Open Home Event »
The elegant Hues of Happiness Card is the fifth and final card that was taught at the Auckland July Extravaganza. It was presented by Karen Hadler and Helen Wigham. This card features the Spotlight technique where only part of the image is coloured. It was coloured with Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen. A Blender… Read More: Hues Of Happiness Card – Auckland July Extravaganza »