We’re in the middle of Sale-a-bration and in today’s post, I am using the “In the Country” cling stamp set. This stamp set is free subject to a qualifying purchase of £45 excluding shipping/handling. I combined it with the Conversation Bubbles Bundle which is perfect for scrapbookers, but you can also use it on cards. […]
Category Archives: Seasonal Catalogues
Valentine card with Conversation Bubbles
Valentine’s day is approaching so I made a Valentine card with something old and something new. The new are the Conversation Bubbles and Love For You Bundle from the January-April 2023 Mini and the old is the Count Me In Cling stamp set from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue. By purchasing the bundles plus an ink […]
Love theme cards – Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop
The theme for Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop in January is “Love”. In the newly launched January-April 2023 mini there is a lovely new stamp set and punch called Country Bouquet Bundle. The stamps are photopolymer which is clear so it’s a two-step stamping method and easier to line up. It also has a co-ordinating […]
Quick easy cards with Dainty Delight
Here’s another sneak peek with quick, easy cards with the Dainty Delight bundle from the forthcoming January-April 2023 Mini. Not long to wait, it will go live tomorrow! Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-a-bration event kicks off too. Both the time frame for the validity of the seasonal mini catalogues and Sale-a-bration have been shortened. The mini is […]
Sneak peek – Seaside Bay Bundle
Hello, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas – back today with a sneak peek of the Seaside Bay Bundle from the forthcoming January-April 2023 Mini. Also, it will be Sale-a-bration. Sale-a-bration’s time line has changed it will only run from 5 January to 28 February, so be prepared! This card is not for […]
Gift packaging – Decorated with Happiness
It’s episode 10 of 12 in my 12 week Christmas Countdown series and today it’s on gift packaging with the Decorated with Happiness Bundle. I love these adorable Stars Treat Bags. They have laser cut stars on the front so you can put any coloured card insert to suit the occasion or season. I’ve gone […]
Block Background technique – Hello Harvest
The block background technique is a lovely way to achieve an ombre look for this autumnal card using the Hello Harvest Bundle. It’s simple and effective and I love it. It’s a technique I often re-visit. Block Background technique Before you begin, protect your work space with waterproof matting or a waterproof container in which […]
Advent Calendar – Design a Treat Box
In episode 8 of 12 in my Christmas Countdown Series, I have an Advent Calendar using the Design a Treat Box bundle. Being an Advent Calendar it is a much larger project than the norm. For a bit of variety, I designed an Angel, an elf, a Santa and copied the reindeer from the catalogue. […]