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 […]

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 […]

Everything Essential punch card

Everything Essential punch card

Do you sometimes suffer a creative block? Fear not, as the Catalogue is the greatest source of inspiration! My card is a variation on a theme. The sample Stampin’ Up! created for the Everything Essential Bundle on page 61 was the floral image in the bottom right corner. They have stamped some of the tags […]

Celebration Tidings embossed card

Celebration Tidings Plaid Tidings

Helloo! How are you liking the new catalogue? I have been reaching for this set again and again! Not only is it useful for pretty card front layers, but did you know you can use them as toppers for cello bags with goodies in them? Watch out for future projects. It’s definitely on the cards […]

Love of Leaves bundle card

Love of Leaves Bundle

Helloo! Do you love the new catalogue? It’s always lovely to have new toys – by that I mean each new catalogue launch! With Stampin’ Up!’s new catalogue release program, the “mini” is not so much a mini, but a mini “tome”! From cover to cover, the August-December 2020 Mini is 83 pages big!!! It […]

Little Treat Box die

3D – Little Treats Box dies

What’s your most favourite type of die? Mine are 3D ones to make pretty boxes! It means I don’t have to engage my brain to work out the dimensions! Call it laziness! This one holds a Tic Tac box of sweets – I love it! I cut part of the front panel off and adhered […]