Another success for my personal decorative paper challenge – I love the Stampin’ UP! paper packs – it is practically the first thing I look at when a new catalog comes out – when it arrives I oooo and aaahhh over it then ‘save’ it for the perfect project to come along, which is a long way to say that I hoard it!!!!!!!
My challenge to myself is to use the paper – so today’s card uses a big piece of it!!!!
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 readingA little change of pace and subject today I broke out the Friends are like Seashells Stamp Set for today’s card ~ it is a gender neutral set and great for a whole host of occasions. I have made this as a thinking of you card, (today would have been my dear Pop’s 93rd birthday and he is in my thoughts) which is a great sentiment if you want to send a ‘just because’ card or it will work for sympathy or for someone who is unwell and you want to give them a little lift to their day.
Continue readingIts getting close to crunch time to get cards in the post – I just posted our international ones yesterday – the post has not been very reliable of late so I hope they get there on time!
If you are just getting to making your cards I have a very quick card for you today with a simple fun fold that is sure to impress friends and family, read on……………………….. 🙂
Continue readingSometimes a small gift can be made really outstanding when you make the wrapping yourself. Today I have created a really sturdy 6 3/4 x 5 gift box ~ change out the colors and decoration and it would be a great box for a gift to celebrate any occasion!
Continue readingDuring October Stampin’ UP! had a special offer for those crafters who decided to join Stampin’ UP! as a demonstrator. When I have a new member to my team I also send them a small welcome gift as well as a handmade card and notepad as a thank you for choosing me!
Today I am sharing the card and notepad I made for my newest team member. If you are interested in joining my team then click here for more info 🙂
Continue readingThis makes such a pretty gift to put a few goodies in as a gift for friends and family. As you can see from my photo I had some fun making several of these – choosing my card color from the colors in the decorative paper. Oh…. and the punch I could not remember in the video is called Lovely Labels Pick a Punch!
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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 Jill’s post or starting here ~ either way WELCOME . This month our theme is a Sketch Challenge
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 readingI love to have treats to give if we have guests or even if we have been invited to dinner, taking a little treat for each person makes my heart happy. The Cracker and Treat Box Dies are just perfect for whipping up a whole bunch of them, just choose the colors to meet your occasion. As for filling them…………. I give lots of ideas in the video. 🙂
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