‘Christmas in July’ # 3 ~ Whimsical Card Idea

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Leave a comment

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The 3rd and final ‘Christmas in July’ card for 2026. I wanted whimsical and I think I have achieved that ~ it is soooo stinkin’ cute!

I have enjoyed creating these even though we were going thru a heatwave here in the UK!!! Today I am just using some card and paper ~ no ink, no stamps, no punch or dies ~ not even a piece of ribbon but just a few rhinestones and some adhesive!!! The card in the video is 7 x 5 but I have included cutting instructions for a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 card if you prefer that size.

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Simple Techniques and Minimum Supplies Card Idea

July 24, 2026July 23, 2026Leave a comment

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Sometimes we forget the simplest of techniques with the minimum supplies! Today I pulled out a stamp set, 3 pieces of card, 3 inks and a bit of ribbon to make this card. I used simple “stamping off” and “tone on tone stamping” techniques and I have ended up with a card that I am going to use for a wedding anniversary and I am sure it will be well received – check out in the video below!

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Christmas in July # 2 ~ Contemporary Card Idea

July 21, 2026July 27, 2026Leave a comment

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A few days ago I shared my first idea for Christmas in July card idea, today I have chosen some contemporary colours which maybe could be used for the various holidays around the end of the year that are not Christmas. Check out the video and scroll down this post to see the little change I made after I switched off the camera !

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Challenge 220 ~ Single Layer Card

July 17, 2026July 13, 2026Leave a comment

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Yep, just one layer – that is a challenge if you are someone who loves building textures and layers. As I only have one layer to work with it needs to really standout and have a WOW factor. I hope I have achieved that with the technique and colours I have chosen – check out the video to see what I came up with!!!

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Embossing Folder / Brayer Technique # 3

July 14, 2026July 7, 2026Leave a comment

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I present 3 different cards today, I promised in the video I made another two cards using the other pieces of card I decorated as part of sharing the technique with embossing folders and a brayer. Each card has a different layout and greeting, all of which are from the Exciting Times Stamp Set.

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‘Christmas in July’ # 1 ~ Traditional Card Idea

July 10, 2026July 27, 2026Leave a comment

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As I share in my video creating Christmas-themed cards in July is not something I can recall doing before, however I thought I would do something this year, despite us being in the middle of a heatwave here in the UK. I am planning to do a short series of 3 cards, today I have chosen traditional colors and theme, I will then do a more contemporary one and will end up with a whimsical one toward the end of the month. I hope you enjoy this one as I am very fond of using the more traditional colours of red, green and white with a little hint of gold!!

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Inspire, Create Challenge # 219

July 5, 2026July 3, 20262 Comments

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ooooooo it is a tough one this month, a colour challenge using Yellow, Pink and Orange!! I guess it kinda lends itself to something floral but I gonna try and not do that……….. wish me luck!!! As I explain in my video, this idea was from my husband !!! He said………. ‘how about’………….. and so I did!!!!!

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Clever Coloring Technique for Handmade Birthday Cards

June 30, 2026June 28, 2026Leave a comment

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If you are like me and not so good at coloring – today’s technique is a great one for you! Once again I am using some simple supplies, Stamps, Ink & Paper to create the card – so you should be able to use the idea with supplies from your own stash. I have used pinks, lavenders and greens for mine and used a birthday greeting but this would make a great thank you card in any colors you have.

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Ink Smooshing ~ Embossing Folder Technique # 3

June 26, 2026June 22, 2026Leave a comment

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It is a while since I last shared a technique using embossing folders. I really enjoyed working with this one but was not quite sure what it is called. As you will see from the video you kind draw or ‘smooch’ the ink pad across the card………….. so that is what I called it!

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Inspire, Create Challenge # 218 with Colouring Technique

June 23, 2026June 21, 20262 Comments

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This week’s challenge was to feature an ‘Animal/Creature – so in other words a ‘critter’ I chose this as a chance to share another very simple coloring technique – using a Blender Pen, that along with just some stamps, ink and paper (#SIP) it is a card that your could produce from any supplies you might have in your stash. Checkout the video below to see how this has basically turned into the perfect card for a fella!!!

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