How to Mix and Match products. When there is a product which is stand alone like the new Blooming Phrases stamp set, you can mix and match other products you have in your stash. So for today’s project I’m mixing an embossing folder from the Celebratory Sips Suite and matching it with DSP from the […]
Author Archives: Elaine Harding
Japanese Art of Kintsugi
Japanese Art of Kintsugi. What is Kintsugi? Kintsugi is the Japanese Art of repairing broken crockery. Rather than discarding the broken pieces, it’s put back together with a glue-like tree sap and the cracks are adorned with gold. No attempt is made to hide the damage, instead it is celebrated and highlighted and can be […]
Clean, simple, Birthday card
Clean, simple, Birthday card. Today’s card is a birthday card using the Scenic Adventure bundle which is another online exclusive. I created a scene by simply layering the die cut elements. The colours I chose are two of the new 2025-2027 In Colors, Secret Sea and Cloud Cover. The Scenic Adventure dies adds texture to […]
Cute treat box – Sweet Jar
Cute treat box – Sweet Jar. Here’s another Online Exclusive that might tickle your fancy. It’s called Sweet Jar and the bundle consists of the stamps and the Sweet Jar builder punch. I thought I’d make a box to hold some candy just for a change, and I used velcro as a closure. The DSP […]
Shaker card – Party Piggy
Shaker card – Party Piggy. If you love inter-active cards, you’ll LOVE this! It’s another online exclusive and great for kiddie cards. The pig’s head and its body are two separate stamps so it lends itself to make the head move independently and the body is large enough to die cut a small circle through […]
Gift tag – Paper Tags bundle
Gift tag – Paper tags bundle. The Paper Tags bundle is another Online Exclusive introduced in May 2025. Tags are an essential part of gift packaging and I love the design of the ones in the Paper Tags bundle. They remind me of the chalk board technique – and the dies are great too. Best […]
Generic card – Poppin’ By
Generic card – Poppin’ By. Stampin’ Up!’s latest Online Exclusive stakes is poppin’ popcorn called Poppin’ By! Simple imagery, a popcorn box and the dies have extras like a pair of specs, shoes and squares with pop-corn outlines! It will certainly appeal to a movie buff – popcorn is synonymous with going to the movies […]
Just a Note – Notes & Totes
Just a Note – Notes & Totes. Whenever someone you know needs a “pick-me-up” it’s always handy to have a card which says “Just a Note” so that you can let them know they’re not alone and that you’re thinking of them. You’ll find Notes & Totes in the Bundle section from pages 81-87 in […]