gift packaging with Fond of Autumn part 3

Gift Packaging – Fond of Autumn Part 3

This is part 3 in my Fond of Autumn series and it’s all about Gift Packaging. I managed not only to squeeze in a pillowbox, but an envelope treat box as well in my video tutorial in less than 15 minutes! Before I go any further, I need to say what a very sad day […]

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Stencil technique – Fond of Autumn Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of 4 in my Fond of Autumn series using the stencil technique. One of the dies in the Autumn Bouquet Dies set is perfect for using as a stencil because of the intricacy of the die. I had a light bulb moment when creating this so as not to waste card […]

notecards fond of autumn

Quick easy notecards – Fond of Autumn Part 1

My project today is quick easy notecards using the Fond of Autumn bundle in Part 1 of 4 in this series. I’m putting the bumper pack of Gingham Cottage 12″x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) papers to good use! For this project, I also used the Stylish Shapes die set to die cut the mat […]

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Long slim card – Cottage Wreaths

A long slim card using the Cottage Wreaths bundle. This bundle is from the Gingham Cottage Suite on pages 58-59 in the July-December 2022 mini. There are some interesting items in this collection. You have the usual stamps and dies, patterned papers, but this one also has silver-threaded twine and a pack of three 1 […]

quick easy card with aspen trees die

Easy quick card – Aspen Tree Dies

This is an easy quick card using the Aspen Tree Dies. This set of dies retails at £34 in UK and Europe but is free subject to a qualifying order of £90 during Sale-a-bration. The Aspen Tree dies has been added to the Sale-a-bration choices and requires a special code. Do not use the catalogue […]

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Quick, simple card – Countless Trees

Today’s quick, simple card uses the Countless Trees photopolymer stamp set which is reversible. This means you can stamp on both sides of the stamp. It’s a two step stamping method. The flat side leaves a shadow, and the etched side adds the detail. Usually you’d use a lighter ink for the shadow image and […]

fun fold double floating panel card with True beauty bundle

Fun Fold card – Awash with beauty

Today’s fun fold card has a double floating panel using the products from the Awash with Beauty Suite in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue on pages 66-67. To keep the card closed, there is also a belly band. There are quite a few pieces to cut, but once it’s assembled, it’s worth it! This is what […]