Ink . Stamp . Share Blog Hop Showcase ~ October

October 14, 2023October 13, 20232 Comments

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Once again I am thrilled to be taking part in the Ink . Stamp . Share blog hop. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!®️Demonstrators from around the globe here to bring you inspiration through creativity!

You will have either arrived from Tammy’s post or starting here ~ either way WELCOME . We do not have a theme, but each of the talented artisans showcase what they are working on at this time each month. There will be techniques, fancy folds, 3D, new products and ideas – a veritable treasure chest for you to draw on every month.

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Lets Use Up Those Paper Scraps!!

October 8, 2023October 8, 2023Leave a comment

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I get a lot of paper and card scraps when I am crafting – it is very hard for me to throw them away … ‘cos you never know when the right project comes along. In today’s video I sorted thru my scraps and created a couple of cards from scratch – so you can see how my mind works when confronted by the challenge!!!

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An Easy Fun Fold Any Occasion Card.

September 22, 2023September 16, 20231 Comment

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I recently took part in an on-line Stampin’ UP! event, several folks commented that they were not really ‘taken’ with Wild Wheat – one of the new 2023 -2025 In colors and were finding it hard to pair it with another color. Personally I really like it, it has sort of matt gold overtones and after a little thinking and experimenting I paired it with a particular favorite of mine……….. Blackberry Bliss, with Very Vanilla as my neutral ……………… I think this makes a great Autumn color combo!

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Heartfelt Inspirational Butterfly Card Idea

September 18, 2023September 14, 2023Leave a comment

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Today is another quick and easy card using the Quiet Meadow Stamp Set, some card and some ink and a tiny little Brushed Brass Butterfly for some subtle bling.

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Ink . Stamp . Share Blog Hop September Showcase

September 16, 2023September 15, 20232 Comments

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You will have either arrived from Jana’s post or starting here ~ either way WELCOME . We do not have a theme, but each of the talented artisans showcase what they are working on at this time each month. There will be techniques, fancy folds, 3D, new products and ideas – a veritable treasure chest for you to draw on every month.

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Quilt Blocks with Paper and Card

September 15, 2023September 11, 20232 Comments

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A few months ago, one of the ladies who comes to my in-person classes asked about making cards using Quilt Blocks – I am always up for a challenge and love it when someone requests a technique or a fun fold. I made and shared the Log Cabin block in my You Tube live and had such fun I made two more a while later on another You Tube live. Check out the Pinwheel and Shoefly blocks below.

If you are unable to get to my in-person classes I have an on-line card class to go each month. You can check out the details for September’s class here

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Easy Fun Fold Autumn Themed Card Idea

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023Leave a comment

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As the nights draw in I am starting to think about autumn leaves, indeed the leaves on our peach tree have started to turn color and to fall. The Inked and Tiled Stamp Set has fast become a favorite of mine, I have used it on many of the cards I have shared in the last few months, it has a beautiful leaf stamp which I have used as the centerpiece of my card.

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Nature’s Prints ~ Background Techniques with Blending Brushes and Spritzers!

September 4, 2023September 3, 2023Leave a comment

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Things are looking up ‘eyewise’ so I am hoping to get back to blogging and sharing my projects with you on a more regular basis – I thank you for your patience while I worked thru a really trying time for me 🙂

I like techniques – using stamps and ink in different ways shows the flexibility of what on the surface appears to be simple things, today I have taken Blending Brushes and Stampin Spritzers to create a great background and show the magic of water – check out the video to see what I mean! 🙂

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2023 Flip Over Desk Calendar ~ September

September 1, 2023August 31, 2023Leave a comment

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Once again I enjoyed designing and making my flip over calendar for 2023, with the help of my friend, Elly – while she was visiting from the UK in October. As I have done for the last few years I am going to be sharing one at the start of each month. This was designed for a stamp camp in early December 2022, we had such fun making them and my ladies have made me promise to do another for 2024

I am changing things a little for this year, I recognise not everyone is into making 3D items so have created a card for each month, using elements from the calendar for that month. .

So today I share, September Dragon Flies

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September’s Card Class to Go ~ Handmade Hugs Notecards with Folder

August 30, 2023August 26, 2023Leave a comment

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Do you love to stamp and create handmade cards but can’t get to an in-person class? Do you like getting surprises in the mail? My new On-Line Card Class to Go is all of that. Each month you will receive a fun set of project kits, designed by me that will include 3 -4 cards featuring techniques and fun folds, with a printable PDF as well as access to an exclusive video where you can create your cards along with me. want to know more? …………………………….. read on…………..

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