Floral Essence and Mint Macaron

May 7, 2020May 6, 2020Leave a comment

Welcome back to my corner of the world

Mint Macaron has been one of my go to colors since it was released as an In-color a few years back, when it was due to retire as an incolor I hoarded some card as well as the ink pad and refill, using it sparingly for special occasions! So when it was re-introduced as a part of the Subtles family of colors I was beside myself with joy!

So today’s card just uses Mint Macaron with a little Smoky Slate and Whisper White. I also broke out my Sponge Brayer – it is some time since that saw the light of day!

Continue reading →

Peaceful Poppies Spinner Card

May 5, 2020May 5, 20201 Comment

Welcome back to my corner of the world

Interactive cards are a lot of fun to make and receive. I was reminded of this style of card when I got a Christmas card from my sister last year. Basically the front of the card has a large hole in it where another panel is attached using Bakers Twine. You turn the panel so the twine is twisted then put the card in the envelope when the recipient gets the card and opens it the front panel twirls around!

I used the Peaceful Poppies DSP and Poppy Moments Dies to decorate my card – but it would work for any of our decorative papers and dies – can you imagine a child receiving this style of card?

Continue reading →

Pretty Handmade Gift Box

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020Leave a comment

Welcome back to my corner of the world

I make and share lot of cards on my blog, I was working on some designs one evening and looking for a change and some inspiration and there was some off-cuts of Designer Series Paper on my work bench. I decided a box would make a nice change ~ so I started with the largest piece of DSP to make the lid then worked backwards to make the base of the box, choosing one of the colors from the paper.

I share the ones I made below but set myself a challenge with the video to create a box for a Bath Bomb from scratch (keeping my fingers crossed all the time that it would work out)

Continue reading →

Perennial Essence Vellum ~ Thinking of You

May 1, 2020April 30, 2020Leave a comment

Welcome back to my corner of the world

Happy May Day! I have a very simple card to share today – featuring a couple of products that will be retiring at the end of the month, The Perennial Essence Vellum Card and the Whisper White 1/4 Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon.

During May I will be sharing projects made with retiring products – they are still available while stocks last up to June 2nd and you can find links to them at the bottom of this post.

Continue reading →

Making a Difference ~ COVID-19 GiveBack

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020Leave a comment

Welcome back to my corner of the world

Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of our Making a Difference program we’re offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.

You can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and Stampin’ UP! will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts. Demonstrators do not earn commission on this as every cent will go to The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund and United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund and you can choose which organisation you would like your contribution to go.

Continue reading →

Ornate Borders ~ Color Challenge

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020Leave a comment

Welcome back to my corner of the world

Today’s card was inspired by a color challenge, I am always looking for ways of using all the lovely colors in Stampin’ UP!’s huge range and the 3 we had to work with for this project were an interesting combination.

I used the Ornate Thanks Stamp Set for my greeting but the main feature of my card uses the Ornate Borders Dies, which creates a stunning feature. This is the Ornate Thanks Bundle which is an early release from the 2020 – 2021 Annual catalog coming in early June. I also used a couple of products that will be retiring at the end of May, the Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots and the Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon.

Continue reading →

Ink & Share Scrapbook Blog Hop ~ Spring/New Beginnings

April 26, 2020April 25, 202010 Comments

Welcome to the Ink & Share Scrapbook blog hop, we are group of international Stampin UP! demonstrators sharing our ideas and creativity with you.

You will have either arrived from Rebecca-Jo’s post or starting here ~ either way WELCOME. This month we have been challenged with a Spring/New Beginnings theme

Once again I have chosen to use a 12 x 12 page – mainly because Stampin’ UP! has 12 x 12 card stock in all its colors which gives me a fantastic choice but also because they have the 12 x 12 Page Protectors and Albums.

Continue reading →

Ink . Stamp . Share Blog Hop ~ Color Challenge

April 25, 2020April 25, 202014 Comments

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 Laura’s post or starting here ~ either way WELCOME . This month’s theme is a Color Challenge

Continue reading →

Path of Petals ~ Sympathy

April 23, 2020April 22, 2020Leave a comment

Welcome back to my corner of the world

Today’s card uses some products that will be retiring in the coming weeks 😦 The Path of Petals Stamp Set has some very pretty ‘wispy’ sort of flowers and leaves as well as some really useful greetings – and you know I love a stamp set with images and greetings!

I chose to use the sharing in your sorrow greeting for this one, sadly it is necessary to make cards for these occasions, but any of the greetings in this set would work in the space on this card.

Continue reading →

One Sheet Wonder ~ 6 cards with Gift Box

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020Leave a comment

Welcome back to my corner of the world

While we are all practicing social distancing I have designed a class that you can do in the comfort and safety of your own home.

The One Sheet Wonder is one of my favorite techniques and I have featured them in my stamp camps and getaways and now I am offering you the opportunity to stamp along with me on my latest designs.

Check out the video below:

Continue reading →