The Extravaganza was a couple of weeks ago and I still haven’t had a chance to share all the projects with you. It was a busy two weeks with the school holidays. I taught two Kids’ classes and then the Extravaganza event was in the middle weekend. I also enjoyed some time with my kids… Read More »
Today’s tips are how you can get the best out of your Stampin’ Trimmer. I use mine all the time for cutting cardstock and Designer Series Paper (DSP) for my own creations and for classes. My top two tips for using the Stampin’ Trimmer are: When you are cutting, sometimes cut downwards and other times… Read More »
Here is a wonderful range of colourful Baby Bears. These bears have been stamped with the three-step stamping from the Baby Bear Stamp Set. On Wednesday I shared with you a traditionally coloured bear on a Z Fold Card, but these photos today show you that you that you can create all sorts of wonderful… Read More »
Are you new to stamping and would like to make cards, but you don’t know where to start? Stampin’ Up!’s Card Kits are a prefect way to get started. These kits are a great way to make some lovely handmade cards with the hard work already done for you. They come with all or most… Read More »
This Z Fold Card featuring the Baby Bear Stamp Set was the card my team taught at the Auckland Extravaganza last weekend. As well as the Z Fold Card, the ladies also made a coordinating envelope using the Envelope Punch Board using the subtles papers so it matched their card. They also made a Belly… Read More »
The Flourish Thinlits Dies are a wonderful new die set in the Annual Catalogue. Today’s tip shows you how best to cut out these intricate dies with your Big Shot. The Precision Plate and Big Shot Die Brush certainly help, but be aware, there are three dies in this set that shouldn’t be used with… Read More »
Diamond Shaped Boxes are something a little special and different. I made these boxes using the Gift Bag Punch Board. They feature the five new 2016-2018 In Colours, Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach, Sweet Sugarplum. These were gifts at my launch for the first five people to register. The Gift Bag Punch Board… Read More »
Stampin’ Up! have been preparing a special deal so shoppers can benefit next month: Bonus Days! For every $110 you spend* between 7th July and 31st July, you’ll get an $11 Bonus Days coupon that you can use from 2nd to 31st August. This is the first time Stampin’ Up! have offered this type of… Read More »
The watercolour technique is a fun one to try. Check out this Stampin’ Up ! video to see what to do. In the video the two main products you need to achieve a watercolour background effect are some Watercolour Paper and an Aqua Painter. To achieve a watercolour look with your stamping, you can also… Read More »
Today I have some more Retiform Technique cards to share with you. Yesterday I shared some featuring the Awesomely Artistic and Butterfly Basic stamp sets. Today I have used different colours and two other stamp sets, Grateful Bunch and Going Global. For this first card I have used Crushed Curry, Garden Green and Crumb… Read More »
The Retiform technique was the other style of card that I taught at my weekend last month. It involves masking,sponging and stamping and it is a lot of fun to do. Everyone enjoyed making this type of card. Each card is unique and different. This first card features the Awesomely Artistic stamp set which is… Read More »
The Auckland Extravaganza is a great event. Join us for a fun afternoon creating five amazing projects – each teaching you a technique as well as featuring new stamps and tools from the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue! Your entry fee of $45 covers all materials and includes a $10 voucher to spend on the day!… Read More »
Today’s tip is a quick video showing you how to sharpen your Stampin’ Up punches. All you need is some household tin foil/aluminum foil or the sightly heavier tin foil plates. Check out the video to see what to do. If you would like to purchase any Stampin’ Up! products, and you don’t already have… Read More »
Have you ever considered joining Stampin’ Up! and becoming a Demonstrator? Do you like paper-crafting? Perhaps card making, scrapbooking, project life, or making gift boxes? Do you love using Stampin’ Up! products? I initially joined up for the discount and so the profit I made from any sales could pay for my hobby. I also… Read More »
This Sweet Cupcake shaker card was one of the cards I taught at my monthly weekend class yesterday. I have three samples to share and the cards got progressively better as I tried some new things each time. The card above was the first one I made. It is on a Flirty Flamingo cardstock base. … Read More »