Today, I am going to share about my top ten favourite Stampin’ Up! products. I have been using Stampin’ Up! products for over ten years and I have also been a demonstrator for that long. I love the products. Stampin’ Up! products are known for their high quality and versatility. Here is a list of… Read More »
The SIP technique is simple stamping and involves stamps, ink and paper. I have used this technique with the Seaside Bay stamp set. Simple stamping and blending is a great way to create a simple yet effective card. The card on the right is a stepped up version with some Linen Thread added for texture.… Read More »
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The 2023 In Color Club is here. This is back by popular demand and this is the third time I have run one, but this time it is with the new 2023-2025 In Colors. The In Color Club is a great way to build up your collection of colours without having to put in a… Read More »
The Auckland Extravaganza event is an enjoyable afternoon of crafting that is held three times a year. We had one back in March, but I realised that I haven’t shared the projects yet. Today, I will share with you five wonderful cards that were taught at this event. Seaside Bay Card: This first card was… Read More »
The Annual Catalogue 2023 Paper Share is a great way to check out all the wonderful new papers from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue! You will receive the following Designer Series Paper: • Bright & Beautiful 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper – 12 pieces of 6” x 6”• Countryside Inn 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper… Read More »
For today’s cards I created a masked circle background. I then added some black die-cut flower and leaf shapes from the Meadow dies. It creates a lovely crisp, clear look. To make the masked circle, I cut out a circle using the Layering Circle Dies from a piece of Basic White cardstock, (the same size… Read More »
The new 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue is now live today! Product from the new catalogue is available in the online store which you can see here. If you would like to, you can download a copy of the catalogue here (45MB). If you would like a paper copy of the Annual Catalogue and you don’t already… Read More »
Today’s card uses the emboss resist technique and some watercolouring. It was a card that I taught at my card classes last month. It was inspired by a card created by my team leader, Jacque Williams. She made a square card similar to this. I loved the technique, but I prefer to make standard sized… Read More »
Today, Wednesday 19th April, for one day only, Stampin’ Up! has free shipping on orders of $100 NZD or more. Check your wish lists, stock up on adhesives and cardstock etc, and make sure you check out the Last Chance Products that are still available. You can either order online yourself through my online store here or… Read More »
The Kraft Note Cards are great for making some quick and simple cards. These Note Cards come with envelopes and they also come with a box that you put together yourself. This box is perfect for putting in some of the note cards that you create and giving as a gift to someone. For these… Read More »
Today’s card features multiple ink colours on one stamp. To do this I used the Stampin’ Write Markers. The Markers allow you to colour different parts of the stamp. For the card below, the flowers are coloured with a Calypso Coral Marker and the leaves with an Old Olive Marker. The stamp set I have… Read More »
My April 2023 Kids Card Class 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 the cards they make and you will have some lovely cards to give to people! Your child can come along to the class and… Read More »
This Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper Card was one that I made as part of our monthly team sketch challenge for April. It is great to see what creations others come up with when using the same Sketch. One of the great things about being part of a team is that we can encourage and… Read More »
Today I am going to share with you how to make a quick and simple Easter Basket. It is cute, easy to make, and perfect for putting some small Easter eggs into. To make this Easter Basket you need some cardstock, a trimmer and a stapler. If you wish, you can stamp or dry emboss… Read More »