Category: Birthdays

Days To Remember, Peaceful Moments and Best Year

Dec 15, 2021

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Fun Fold, Pop-Up Cards, Stamp Club, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Days To Remember, Peaceful Moments and Best Year are my top choices for greetings and sentiments. They were also the take-home products for Stamp Club. If you signed up for December Stamp Club, you would have chosen one or all of the stamp sets to be in your kit. As mentioned before, stamp club is…
Gift Wrapped Bundle Card

Oct 4, 2020

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in Birthdays, Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Embossing, Floral, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

The Gift Wrapped Bundle will inspire you to make cards for any occasion using a clean & simple technique. The Flowers For Every Season Designer Series Papers (DSP) that I used here is stack of 6 x 6 inch double-sided papers that’s ideal for card making. I love that there are 48 sheets in a…
Zoo Globe Birthday Card

Sep 8, 2020

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in Animals, Birthdays, Children’s Cards, Craft Classes, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Tools, Trees

Today we’re making a Zoo Globe birthday card. Do you like Australian animals? I love them and this cute koala is the perfect little guy for our birthday card. If you noticed, I didn’t use this set for a shaker card. Instead, I used the dome as the sun for a sunny background. I stamped…
Jar of Flowers Masking Technique

Jul 10, 2020

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Floral, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s use the Jar of Flowers for a masking technique to make clean and simple cards. Masks are everywhere. It’s the sign of the times and these days wearing a mask has become as normal as wearing a pair of sunglasses. Today we’re masking on our cards too. Don’t worry, it’s just a card technique.…
Dino Days Children’s Card

May 22, 2020

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in Animals, Birthdays, Children’s Cards, Craft Classes, Pop-Up Cards, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s make a Dino Days children’s card. Isn’t it cute? I love how playful this stamp set is. It also comes with coordinating dies to cut out the dinosaurs. Check out that egg die. When you cut it twice and attach a brad, you can make a hatchling pop-up card (refer to the photo above).…
Hoot Hoot Hooray Tags

Mar 10, 2020

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in Animals, Birds, Birthdays, Children’s Cards, Craft Classes, Stampin’ Up!, Tags, Technique

Let’s make tags using the Hoot Hoot Hooray stamp set. If you like colouring, you will love this stamp set. I’ve missed you! With all the news surrounding coronavirus and the lockdown that’s preventing us from having our craft classes, I’ve decided to do a video tutorial to give you something fun to do at…
Still Scenes Shaker Cards

Nov 15, 2019

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in Birthdays, Christmas, Craft Classes, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees, Winter Scenes, Woodland

Let’s use Still Scenes to make shaker cards. I love coordinating products and the Still Scenes, Snow Globe Scenes Dies and Snow Globe Shaker Domes work together seamlessly. Snow globes are fun. Christmas and cosy winter scenes come to mind when I look at a snow globe. Do you have a favourite one from your…
String Art Technique

Jun 30, 2018

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Floral, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

String art technique is easy and lots of fun. If you’ve got string and ink pads at home, you’re set to go. Not only is this technique so much fun, it’s also easy to share it with kids and crafty friends. What a fantastic excuse to get together for a crafty afternoon with your besties.…
Truly Tailored Cards

May 20, 2018

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Father’s Day, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Woodland

Truly Tailored cards uses the stamp set and it’s coordinating punch. I was so happy when Stampin’ Up! released Truly Tailored in the 2018 Occasions Catalogue. It took the guess work out of making male-themed cards for birthdays and Father’s Day. What I love about it is that it has a coordinating punch to finish…
Mother’s Day Cards

May 2, 2018

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Floral, Mother’s Day, Stampin’ Up!

Let’s make Mother’s Day cards and let’s add to her collection of pretty things. The Share What You Love Designer Series Papers (DSP) are elegant, pretty and just in time for Mother’s Day. Trim the DSP to fit and then attach it to a card base. Stamp a greeting and cut into shape with a…
Party Pandas Cards

Feb 17, 2018

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in Animals, Birthdays, Children’s Cards, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Sale-a-bration, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Party Pandas cards are fun and easy to make. I received the Party Pandas stamp set for free because it’s Sale-a-bration once again. I paired it with the 6 x 6 Picture Perfect Party Designer Series Paper (DSP) for fun and festive cards. Here’s how to make the cards: 1. Cut your 6×6 Picture Perfect…
Perennial Birthday Project Kit

Feb 6, 2018

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Floral, Kits, Stampin’ Up!

The Perennial Birthday Project Kit will let you keep track of everyone’s birthday. I love that I can make 16 gorgeous birthday cards in one sitting. All the materials come in a stunning box that doubles as a storage. It has a monthly divider that doubles as a calendar too. The Perennial Birthday Project Kit…
Clean and Simple Card Technique

Jan 26, 2018

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Clean and simple card technique is my favourite and I use it all the time. Sometimes, less is more but it doesn’t have to be boring. Consider using one stamp set and find the perfect layout for it. Take for example my cards above. I used the stamp set Lovely Inside and Out to stamp…
Epic Celebration Stamp Set

Jan 14, 2018

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Sale-a-bration, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

The Epic Celebration is such a fun set. Did you know that you can get it for free during Sale-a-bration? I finally had the chance to use mine and I love it. Paired with another stamp set called Gorgeous Grunge, I was able to create a background that suited it. For the other cards, I…
Pocketful of Sunshine Stamp Set

Jan 3, 2018

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Fun Fold, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Pocketful of Sunshine cards are perfect for sun shiny days. Don’t you just love summer? The air is warm, and the beach beckons. Don’t forget your sunnies. How about we also put some summer theme in our card making? The Pocketful of Sunshine stamp set and coordinating Pocket Dies are so much fun to use.…
Foxy Friends Stamp Set

Nov 9, 2017

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in Animals, Birthdays, Christmas, Craft Classes, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees, Woodland

The Foxy Friends stamp set is versatile and can be used for any occasion. Are you looking for a cute woodland stamp set? I think that you will adore Foxy Friends. You can build your own fox and other furry friends such as raccoons, rabbits, wolves, squirrels and deer. Have a look at the cards…
Celebrate You Stamp Set

Sep 7, 2017

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

The Celebrate You stamp set is big. The thing is, I love big stamps (and I cannot lie). Did you just sing that in your head? Are you a fan of big stamps too? They can stand on their own and instantly make your cards look gorgeous. The cards I made were super easy. I…
Sweet Cupcake Stamp Set

Aug 28, 2017

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s use the Sweet Cupcake stamp set for a fun technique. Aren’t cupcakes the sweetest when used in birthday cards? This stamp set layers the icing and cups beautifully. Try layering them in monochrome, like how I’ve done with my cards. I love that the stamps are photopolymer for see-through stamping. It has coordinating dies…
When Your Stamp Sets and Inks Retire

Aug 23, 2017

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

When your stamp sets and inks retire, you keep them and enjoy them. It’s always an exciting time when new products are released. Sadly, some items also need to go, just like this set of festive papers I used in my cards from the last annual catalogue. However, if you’ve been collecting Stampin’ Up! goodies…
Balloon Bouquet Punch

Jan 29, 2017

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in Birthdays, Children’s Cards, Craft Classes, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s use the Balloon Bouquet Punch for birthday cards. Do you sometimes just want to make birthday cards that are all the same? This birthday card layout is super easy and fun. I paired the Balloon Bouquet Punch with Designer Series Paper (DSP). Here’s how: Trim your Designer Series Paper (DSP) to 4 inch squares.…
Number Of Years Stamp Set

Mar 7, 2016

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Embossing, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s use the Number of Years stamp set to make birthday cards. Personalised cards are my best-sellers at weekend markets, especially milestone birthday ones. Here’s how I made the card: Stamp the number with Versamark and then heat emboss in gold on a Basic White card front. Do the same with the dots. Stamp the…
Botanicals For You Card

Jan 30, 2016

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Floral, Sale-a-bration, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s make a Botanicals For You card. This stamp set is a Sale-a-bration freebie. I love a big stamp that can stand on it’s own and the Botanicals For You does that. Look how it dominates the card front beautifully. This card is effortless, clean and simple. Here’s how: Here’s a list of products I…
Colouring With Markers

Aug 25, 2015

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Floral, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Today we are colouring with markers. Have you fallen in-love with colouring all over again? When I was little my mum would often bring home a thick colouring book for me. As a treat, I would also get a fresh pack of Crayola with the built-in sharpener. Remember those? Did you enjoy colouring with Crayola…
Envelope Card Inspiration

Aug 7, 2015

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in Birthdays, Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Embossing, Fun Fold, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Here’s an envelope card inspiration that uses the Envelope Punch Board. It’s perfect for a gift card, wishing well, cash or a little gift. It’s an easy fun-fold technique for the 6×6 Designer Series Paper (DSP). I like to use an embossing folder for texture too. If you notice, I attached an embossed sheet on…
The Open Sea Card Inspiration

Jul 21, 2015

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Father’s Day, Handmade, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

The Open Sea card inspiration that you see here uses the stamp set and a background stamp. The struggle is real when it comes to making cards for men. Luckily, The Open Sea takes care of that problem. Nautical images suit many occasions, especially birthdays. I also used the Hardwood background stamp for a textured…
Gift Card Holder Inspiration

Feb 25, 2015

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Graduation, Handmade, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Tools, Wedding

This gift card holder inspiration is fun and easy to make when you have the Envelope Punch Board. I also used the B.Y.O.P. stamp set because it has greetings and words appropriate for gift vouchers and cash. Bring out your Designer Series Paper (DSP) too because this is a great opportunity to use them for…
Cheerful Critters Card

Jan 6, 2015

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in Animals, Birthdays, Children’s Cards, Craft Classes, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s make a Cheerful Critters card to welcome the new year. Happy 2015 everyone. Are you ready to stamp and get creative? Did you know that the beginning of the year is the best time to stock up and make birthday cards? Do you have a list of birthdays that are coming up? Take this…
Mixed Bunch and Simply Stars

May 19, 2014

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Floral, Fun Fold, Pop-Up Cards, Punch, Stamp Club, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s use the Mixed Bunch and Simply Stars stamp sets to make pop-up cards. On our recent stamp club, the ladies and I had so much fun making this card. The card folds flat and when you open it, flowers pop-up in the middle. Do you also like cards with a surprise element? They are…
Card-In-A-Box

Mar 31, 2014

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in Birthdays, Children’s Cards, Craft Classes, Floral, Fun Fold, Pop-Up Cards, School Holidays, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

A Card-In-A-Box is like a jack-in-a-box, only something beautiful like a bouquet of flowers pop-up when opened instead of a clown. Do you like pop-up cards? Kids love them too that’s why I want to teach them how to make one. It’s a fun-fold technique that the kids will learn during the school holidays so…
The Great Outdoors

Mar 24, 2014

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in Birthdays, Children’s Cards, Craft Classes, Embossing, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

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…