Sneak Peek Painted Harvest

Hard to believe that we’re approaching Autumn, and that the summer break is nearly over and the new term about to start in September.   In the Stampin’ Up! year that means it’s time for the new Autumn/Winter 2017 catalogue!  Want a sneak peek?  I’ve chosen Painted Harvest. Now you’ve seen it, don’t you think […]

Masculine Cards and for a Teen! Help!

Help is at hand!  I have a grandson now in his teens.  Lego, dinosaurs and stuff just don’t cut it anymore – so I was tickled pink when I discovered Stampin’ Up!’s Pocketful of Sunshine Bundle and a photopolymer stamp set called “Text Ya Later” – a perfect marriage and an answer to my teenage […]

This Little Piggy & Lovely Words Thinlits

Miss Piggy in her party outfit.  No sewing required!  To see how, roll video!  Enjoy! Did you know that if you click on the pictures, it will take you direct to the item in my online store which will give you more detail on the product and you can place an order if you wish. […]

Label Me Pretty – Mini Pillow Boxes

These are SO cute – and great fun to make.  Holds a little treat and you’ll never guess what I used to help me draw those arcs!  I adore the Petal Garden papers and that ombre ribbon!  Great school holiday project this Fun Friday! Did you know that if you click on the pictures, it […]

Climbing Orchid – Cute 4″ x 4″ cards

I’m enjoying playing with the Foil Frenzy card stock – they’re much heavier than our normal card stock and are perfect for making 3D items like boxes, but they’re great for using as a frame too on cards. Tangerine Tango foiled card stock in certain light looks almost like copper.  See how I used the […]

Petal Garden Wows!

This Fun Friday, I went back to basics.   All you need is card stock, pretty paper, an ink pad or two, a stamp set, your trimmer, paper snips and adhesives and you’ll be surprised what you can create with limited supplies!  This particular 6″x 6″ (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) Petal Garden Designer Series […]

Carols of Christmas and a gift from me

I promised you more details on this early release Carols of Christmas Bundle. My personal gift to you if you purchase this bundle and spend a minimum of £50 (excluding shipping and bonus coupons) through my online store in August, you will receive a complimentary card kit to make 4 cards using this bundle.  Inks […]

Lemon Zest, Coffee Cafe & Swirly Bird Combo

Look at your stamp sets and see how it can be used together.  We lost Gorgeous Grunge, so I’ve been looking at all my stash and listing stamp sets which have ink splatter patterns in it.  One of them is Swirly Bird.   My most recent favourite is the Lemon Zest set,  but I love […]