It is amazing what you can get paper to do! My card today has taken some double sided decorative paper and created a twisted ribbon effect, it was a lot of fun to do and remarkably easy – things usually are when you know to do them. So in today’s card and video I share how I do this technique, showcasing one of the new decorative papers that will be available on January 5th when the new 2023 Jan – May mini catalog goes LIVE! 🙂
Continue readingThe leaves have finally dropped from the trees in our garden, I have to say this year they fell a lot later than usual and we had some magnificent colors because of this. Like the leaves, some of our products are about to go away, one of them is the Soft Seedlings Stamp Set – so I thought I would give it one more outing, with a simple but very impressive coloring technique. (Gosh – I sound a little poetic today!)
Continue readingFirst of all Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers – I wish you, your family and friends a peaceful day.
I have said on many occasions that I struggle with cards for the fellas in my life…….. so imagine my delight when Stampin’ UP! introduced a new kit at our recent demonstrator get together called OnStage! The kit contains everything you need to make 8 cards, including envelopes, ink spot, clear block, embellishments, adhesives and an exclusive stamp set. Today I am sharing one of the two cards I made with the Timeless Greetings Kit ( I already posted one off before I could take a picture of it 🙂 )
If you are looking for a great Christmas gift for a friend or family member then this is one for you.
Continue readingThanksgiving is only 10 days away! I am scratching my head wondering the rest of 2022 has gone! Today’s card is just perfect for wishing friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving – I have used the Rustic Harvest Decorative paper as a focal point, then added some ribbon and Brushed Metallic Sheet embellishments.
Continue readingI struggle with making card for the fellas in my life – do you have the same problem? In the current annual catalog is a suite of products that can help solve this – the He’s The Man Suite is all about ‘guy type’ things, images, colors and interests – from Bar B Que’ing to Camping to Cars. So today I am focusing on that suite with help from Stampin’ UP! and a couple of my own creations!
Continue readingOver the last few weeks I have been sharing cards made with the Lovely Layers Vellum Pack, today I share the 4th design which I have showcased the Lovely and Lasting Stamp set with the coordinating Lasting Label Punch. As I explained in my first design I am pairing each one with a 2022 – 2024 In-Color – today features Starry Sky.
Continue readingToday’s card just uses card and paper – no stamps, no ink……………… just paper/card!!!. The He’s The Man Designer Series Paper Pack has a variety of masculine designs and a whole bunch of die-cut embellishments. I was able to create this masculine card by using the contents of the pack and some card.
Continue readingToday’s card is purely ink, stamps and paper – it is very quick to stamp and shows the ‘stamping off’ technique to create a peaceful beach themed card using the Oceanfront Stamp Set……… and just to show how quick the card is to make there is a video!.
Continue readingThe Stylish Sketches Stamp Set is another of the free exclusive item currently available during Sale-a-bration. This is the third of the stamps in the set … a wily fox! I have combined it with the Layering Diorama Dies. Click here for more info on Sale-a-bration
Continue readingI just love this little guy! I have made quite a few cards using the Hippest Hippos Stamp Set and coordinating Hippo Dies – and I think this is my favorite! I can certainly see this as a great card for littlies in our lives.
The Stamp Set and Dies are 2 of the free exclusive items currently available during Sale-a-bration. Today’s card uses both of them on a cute little inspirational card. Click here for more info on Sale-a-bration
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