Have a Hoot general card

A family of Owls

Did the title make you sit up? I’m sorry, they’re not real owls, although they are amongst my favourite creatures. This is another example of using the clearly Christmas themed stamp set into something that’s more generic. Inside the card, you can add whatever sentiment you wish. I’ve left it blank, so it may even […]

Stampin cut & emboss machine

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine is now available to the world! I’ve road tested it myself and it really cuts well and also embosses like a dream! If you’re looking to replace an old die cutting machine, look no further. I can recommend this one whole heartedly! What’s even more exciting […]

Zany Zebras and Camouflage

Zany Zebras and Camouflage

Happy Bank Holiday weekend! Where’s the time going? I can’t believe I’m penning this for yet another Sunday! My week is just flying by too fast! Is it for you? I thought I’d give the background stamps a little bit of love. Did you spot this Camouflage stamp in the Annual Catalogue on page 138? […]

Life is beautiful - seasons cards

Life is Beautiful – Seasons

Trees…..or “A” tree is an image you can build on, whether it’s for Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter. Is it a tree of life in all its guises for the four seasons? I found it in the “Life is Beautiful” photopolymer stamp set. It’s a “Dist-ink-tive stamp set so it incorporates light, shade and depth […]

Nothing Better than...Chocolate box

Nothing’s Better Than Chocolate

Hi there! Did you see my blog post on Sunday? I made a 40th birthday card with this set for my daughter and now I’m back with a 3D project with “Nothing’s Better Than Chocolate” !!! I have to confess, this stamp set didn’t jump out at me initially, but I’ve grown to love it […]

Stampin Cut & emboss machine

Sneak Peek: Die-cutting Tool!

I don’t normally post on my blog on a Tuesday, but I thought I’d share this video I made for my Stamp With Elaine Facebook page on my blog too. Imagine my frustration when I couldn’t assemble the handle and play with my new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine because of a defective screw! The […]

Nothing Better than 40 birthday card

Nothing’s Better Than 40!

My baby turns 40 this year – my, oh my – doesn’t it make me feel positively ANCIENT! This stamp set wasn’t on my radar at all. However, given that my daughter loves a cocktail or two, and not to mention chocolate, I thought….why not? With lockdown, we haven’t seen any family since Christmas. Lockdown […]

Arrange a Wreath round tin

Arrange a Wreath tin

Oooh! I’ve been itching to play with the Arrange a Wreath bundle from the Annual catalogue on page 127. I’m sensitive to those who do not like to be bombarded with all things Christmas so early in the year so I put my thinking cap on. How could I combine something from the Annual with […]