This Father’s Day Shaker Card is deceptively easy to make. The inspiration came from seeing a shaker card on Stampin’ Up!’s website and I wondered how they put their sequins into separate compartments. Stampin’ Up! used the Picture dies and as I have them, I decided to give it a go. Creating the Shaker There […]
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Pop up Father’s Day card
The weeks seem to be flying by and we’re halfway through June already so the time has come to make a pop up Father’s Day card in time for June 20th. I looked at my stash and wondered how the Beauty of Friendship bundle could translate into making a pop up Father’s Day card. I […]
How to Alter a gift bag
I’ve been scratching my head wondering how to alter a gift bag to make a gift card. This is one of the things I did when I first started more than 10 years ago and am re-visiting again. Do you remember paper bag books? I haven’t made one in such a long time. Yes, this […]
Gift card with a twist
Today’s project is to create a gift card with a twist by turning a pre-printed card inside out. I used the Hand-penned Memories & More cards and envelopes and turned it inside out. So the front of the card became the inside. I added a piece of patterned paper in the front and used the […]
What’s a Hybrid embossing folder
What’s a Hybrid embossing folder you might ask! I totally missed it in the new Annual Catalogue on page 116. I only discovered it when our CEO highlighted it in one of her live chats and I was totally converted! It’s called “Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder” which includes both dies and an embossing folder. The […]
Diorama Card with layering dies
I was so excited to discover that I could make a diorama card with layering dies! You can find them on page 163 of the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalogue. The dies can be used with any stamp set and I love its irregular shapes. Looking through my stash, it was a toss up as to […]
Sneak peek Kits coming soon
Here’s a sneak peek at one of the Kits coming soon. These kits are ideal for a beginner or someone who is dipping their toe into the world of stamping and doesn’t want a heavy outlay before committing themselves. They’re also ideal for people who are time poor and just want something quick to add […]
Birthday Card for a Teenager
When I espied the Hats Off Bundle in the new Annual Catalogue on page 47, I knew it would make the perfect birthday card for a teenager! I have real difficulty with making cards for that age bracket. May has been such a busy month for birthdays. I have been churning them out like there’s […]