Beautiful Bouquet ~ Thanks a Bunch

August 8, 20174 Comments

The inspiration for this card came from Pinterest – and shame on me I did not make a note of the creative soul who made it…………… nor could I find it again!

I am very cautious with Pinterest – yes – it is full of such beautiful ideas and a huge source of inspiration but you can get lost in it and before you know what happened several hours have passed and not a lot to show for it! (just don’t ask me how I know!) So I ration myself and on one of the occasions I did dip in I found this idea – and I just love it. Continue reading →

Mystery Stamping with Lovely Friends

August 1, 2017August 1, 2017Leave a comment

Last Sunday evening my Stampin’ UP! grandma organised another mystery stamping event on our teams Facebook page. It is the latest in a series she had done over the last few years and they are a lot of fun.

She starts by giving us a list of supplies, this time it was a card base plus a layer, a Whisper White oval, some ribbon and linen thread, then to choose a stamp set with flowers and greetings and two ink pads. Continue reading →

Eastern Beauty…… just 2 more……

July 26, 2017Leave a comment

I did say last week I had a couple more cards made with the Eastern Palace Suite to share – the stamp set, dies, designer paper and embellishments are just too pretty not to use again and again ~ the lovely jewel tones keep drawing me back, so much so I had to buy another pack of the paper and those gold stickers.

You can check out all of the products in this suite on page 19 of the 2017 – 2018 catalog ~ don’t have a copy? Just leave me a comment and I will get right back to you. Continue reading →

Rose Wonder White Wash

June 9, 2017Leave a comment

I love the Rose Wonder Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up! It has a big, bold rose image which just fills the front of a card and then a whole host of greetings which pretty much would suit any occasion….. thanks, wedding wishes, thoughts and prayers, birthday and sympathy. Continue reading →

Thank you ~ old card revamped!

May 23, 2017May 13, 2017Leave a comment

I was tidying my work bench (it happens from time to time) and while putting something away came across a handmade card I had been sent a couple of years ago. It was so bright and refreshing that I decide to recreate it with some stamps and embellishments that are about to retire. Continue reading →

Love and Affection ~ sending a smile your way

May 7, 2017May 7, 2017Leave a comment

May 31st marks then end of the current Stampin’ Up! Catalog year. Some old favorites will be retiring so I thought I would pull them out one more time and share a few more projects.

Love and Affection stamp set has lots of small images which allow you to build up a design as well a 3 lovely greetings in a beautiful cursive font – which I love! Continue reading →

Eastern Palace Suite ~ new early release products from Stampin’ Up!

May 1, 2017Leave a comment

Stampin’ Up! knows that we all love a little something early, and while the full Annual Catalogue is still a month away, the stunning and versatile new Eastern Palace suite has been released early!

Starting today, you are able to buy either the Starter Bundle or the Premier Bundle of goodies. Continue reading →

Thank you – note pads

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016Leave a comment

I have shared so many times how grateful I am to my customers and those in my team, I make a special point of trying to surprise and delight them with a card or a little 3D gift. Back in May I decided a practical gift was in order so each received one of these tiny note pads on a little ring.

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Sassy Seasons…………… Part 2

April 30, 2016April 28, 2016Leave a comment

I promised to share the other 2 seasonal themed cards using the same layout, format and masking technique, which came out of musings during my card class earlier this week.

This time we have Autumn and Winter plus a bonus for a Christmas theme!

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Happy Birthday – One Sheet Wonder

December 3, 2015December 3, 2015Leave a comment

Recently I have shared ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas – and here we are in the thick of Holiday preparations! But you know, there are still folks who have birthdays this time of year ……. have you tried to find a birthday card in the stores? – there are some but not a great selection BUT when you make your own cards you can create just the perfect card for the person celebrating!

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