Use the Happy Congratulations stamp set for a gorgeous wedding or engagement card. Here’s how to make the card: On Naturals White card front, stamp the string of lanterns. On another piece of Naturals White cardstock, stamp the lantern in Blushing Bride and then cut using a 3/4 inch Circle Punch. Then attach them to […]
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Let’s use The Great Outdoors stamp set for an invitation card. Do you like to camp? Our family loves camping and we take every chance to go when the weather is nice. We enjoy camping trips with friends where we stay for days to get re-acquainted and catch-up on what’s everyone been up to. It’s […]
Watercolour embossing technique on Shimmery White cardstock is a fun technique. Do you like clean and simple cards? So do I. It’s my go-to technique when I need to make a quick but stunning-looking card. Here’s how to make the card: On a Shimmery White card front, stamp a greeting 3 or 4 times in […]
The new Occasions Catalogue 2014 is here and we’ve got a lot of exciting products to inspire creativity. One of my favourites from the catalogue is the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. It’s fun to make bookmarkers, tags, and packaging with this punch. What other projects can you create with it? How about a little match […]
School holiday fun is here again. Hello and Happy New Year to all. I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas break and that the New Year brings you and your family renewed hope and continued blessings. I had a good Christmas break and am now refreshed and ready to share crafting ideas with the […]
Here are a few DIY Christmas gift ideas. Christmas…’Tis the season for giving, ’tis the season for baking and ’tis the season for showing off your amazing DIY talent. So, put your craft caps on and get started. The holidays can be expensive especially if you have a long list of family and friends. However, […]
Here are 3 Christmas card ideas that are quick to make, including a gift card holder for easy gift-giving. Gift Card Holder – We all know how hard it is to find gifts for teenagers. More often than not, they prefer cash or gift cards so that they can buy items on their wish list. […]
Embossing folders add texture to your cards without the extra bulk. Do you remember the days when embossed stationery were limited to letterpress companies and designs were for weddings and engagements only? I remember my anticipation as I waited for my wedding invitations many years ago, ordered from a letterpress company in America. The satisfaction […]
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I Love the SU! Punch
A punch is a valuable tool in card making and I love the SU! punch. Card making for me will never be the same without it. Coordination is key for an enjoyable stamping experience. Cutting is easier and fussy-cutting takes a back seat when products coordinate. I love decorative edges and a border does that […]
The Envelope Punch Board is finally here and I’m excited for you to try it. It’s a compact little tool that makes 66 different sizes of envelopes. It’s easy to use and has no complicated instructions to follow. Sizes and instructions are printed on the board for your convenience. Have a look at the 2 […]
Christmas card punch art is a fun project for the holidays. Even the kids can participate and I assure you, you will all love it. Here’s how to make the Santa card: On a piece of Blushing Bride card base, attach a striped embossed Basic White border on top. At the bottom, attach a Chocolate […]
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Stamp Workshops
Stamp workshops is an opportunity to use both retired and current stamp sets, tools and ink pads in the studio. This is a fun activity that you can do in the studio. There are no rules except that you must bring your own card stock, paper trimmer, clear-mount blocks and adhesives. I suggest that you […]
Spinner and Slider cards are fun and interactive. With the help of a window punch and a little engineering, it’s enjoyable to learn this technique. Here’s how to make the flower spinner card shown in the photo above: Add dots to your card front by using the polka dots embossing folder and then attach it […]
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Paper Trimmer by Stampin’ Up!
The Paper Trimmer by Stampin’ Up! is portable, lightweight and cuts sharply. It’s perfect for card making, scrapbooking and other papercraft projects. Here are it’s features: Includes 1 cutting blade and 1 scoring blade Cutting surface is approximately 12-3/8″ x 7-3/4″ (31.5 x 19.7 cm) Ruler extends to 17″ (43 cm) Replacement cutting blades available, […]
A virtual cardmaking party is a creative catch-up with friends. Sometimes, we all just want to get together after work, at the end of the day or during quiet times on the weekend without leaving the comfort of our sofa. This will appeal even to the most beginner of crafters. Even those who have never […]