This week, I focused on the Decorative Trees bundle during my Facebook and YouTube Live, sharing tips on how to create a beautiful, festive Christmas card. I wanted to bring a warm, classic feel to the design, and the combination of Cherry Cobbler and Gold worked perfectly for that. For the background, I adhered a… Read More »
I have some exciting news for you! For one day only, TODAY, Wednesday 18th September, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $100 or more (before shipping). Whether you’re stocking up on essentials or purchasing catalogue or online-exclusive products from your wish list, this is the perfect opportunity to save on shipping… Read More »
The Hang An Ornament bundle is one of the beautiful new additions from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalogue. This coordinating stamp and die set offers so many possibilities for your Christmas crafting! Whether you’re looking for elegant ornaments or a timeless holiday theme, this bundle has you covered. This week, during my live session on… Read More »
Today’s the day! The September-December 2024 Mini Catalogue is now live, and it’s packed with fantastic new products. Check them out here. If you would like a PDF of the catalogue, click here. For all you scrapbookers, Stampin’ Up! has released some exciting new scrapbooking products as well. Take a look at them here. Here… Read More »
Have you seen the new Hybrid Changing Leaves bundle available exclusively through Online Exclusives? While it doesn’t appear in any catalogue, you can find it in the online store. Recently, I made a card featuring this bundle during one of my live sessions, and today, I’m excited to share it with you. One of the… Read More »
Today, I’m excited to share a card featuring the Changing Leaves embossing folder from the new bundle. To create this card, I started by embossing the Basic White background with the Changing Leaves embossing folder, which adds beautiful texture to the card. I then matted the embossed piece onto Mossy Meadow cardstock and adhered it… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »