Beauty and Joy – it’s dist-INK-tive!

I simply adore Stampin’ Up!’s dist-INK-tive stamps as they add to their collection.  The stamps adds depth and photographic realism to the images and when you create a card with it, it makes YOU and your creativity look good!  lol!  Who wouldn’t want to take credit for that?  Seriously, credit where credit is due – […]

Back On Your Feet

This stamp set called “Back On Your Feet” made me smile when I saw it. Stampin’ Up! have scalloped notecards and matching envelops – 20 in a pack in four colours.  Three of them were just right for these images, Balmy Blue, Old Olive and Terracotta Tile.  I reinforced the cards to make them sturdier […]

Cup of Christmas – but not Christmas!

Reversible stamps? Really?   Yes, really!!!! A NEW innovation, patent pending by Stampin’ Up!  So this is all about Christmas Cheer, except it isn’t because I wanted to adapt it to use on other occasions, not just at Christmas.  However, there is  a quick demo on how the Reversibles are used in the video below. I […]

Band Together – Gorgeous Belly Bands

Who doesn’t love quick and easy?  Even better – quick and easy that has pizzazz in spades and took very little effort! As the name suggest, it’s a fancy “belly band” – I’m not explaining it very well, so roll VT and see for yourself! Band Together Bundle [151076] Band Together Cling Stamp Set [149231] […]

Cuckoo for You – Smooth Sailing dies

Well, hello Cuckoo for you! If you love interactive cards as much as I do, then this “push/pull” card is bound to tickle your fancy!  I had cased the catalogue and used the wood grain Dynamic embossing folder, so imagine my horror when I realised that it had been retired!     I  substituted it with […]

Sneak Peek – Harvest Hellos

Can you believe it?  It’s that time of year again and the Autumn/Winter catalogue will be going live on September 4th, so I have a sneak peek for you.  We’ve been asking for more punches for ages, and there are quite a few in this new catalogue which makes me happy! Today’s sneak peek is […]