Do you know the origin of “toile”? It’s a fabric from a French word meaning “linen cloth” or canvas. Toile de jouy fabric originated in France in the 1760s and usually depicted pastoral scenes. Today it comes in many different patterns and colours. Stampin’ Up! have brought out their own patterns in the form of […]
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Christmas Countdown #Week 2 of 12 – Snowman Season Bundle
Welcome to Episode 2 in my Countdown to Christmas series. This week we’re looking at the Let It Snow Suite on Pages 18 – 21. The Suite bundle price isn’t available at time of filming (August), owing to German Custom issues regarding the puff paint, but hopefully by the time this is scheduled to post, […]
Born to Shine Wiper Card
Today I’m sharing the Born to Shine wiper card. Wishing you a happy Sunday! With the start of both my six weeks Countdown to Halloween and twelve week Countdown to Christmas during the week, I thought I’d devote Sundays to something that’s not “festive”! As a child I remember Mum taking me to ballet classes, […]
Daisy Lane Bundle – Flower Pot
A newbie to the Daisy family called “Daisy Lane” ! In this bundle (with the Medium Daisy punch), it coordinates beautifully with the Daisy Delight stamp set and Daisy Punch from last year. Many years ago I designed a flower pot card you can see HERE – in 2009 to be precise!!! Just goes to show […]
Sailing Home Bundle – Side Step Card Tutorial
I made a side step card sample in my New Catalogue Highlights post using the Sailing Home bundle in Pretty Peacock (one of the new 2019-2021 In Colors). You can see the original post HERE. I had a special request from Sharie to do a video tutorial so here it is Sharie – just for you. […]
Verdant Garden – Arrow Fold
This “Arrow” card is surprisingly easy – although it looks complicated. t was originally created by the talented Sam of Mixed Up Craft. This was one of the designs I used for the Display for my team meeting earlier in the month using the Magnolia Suite, and I’ve recreated it here using the Add On […]
Geared Up Garage – Fun Fold & Hugs From Shelli Paper Pumpkin Kit
Father’s Day is on 16 June here in the UK, so I’m “gearing” up for it! At time of writing this, news of the retiring list has yet to be released so I have no idea if this bundle is in for the chop! If it is, it’s my last chance to show it off, […]
Petal Promenade – Lantern Card
My upline, Amanda, sent me some materials to make up samples for a Display at her team training on Saturday 14th July, and I haven’t been able to share till after the meeting was done and dusted. If you are a girlie girl and love flowers, then this pack of DSP is tailor made for […]