Category: Technique
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String Art 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.…
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White Embossing Technique
White embossing technique adds a special shine and gloss to your cards. Have you done heat embossing before? This is a fun technique using powders and a heat tool. You will also need Versamark (a transparent sticky ink) to help adhere the embossing powder to your card stock. How to emboss in white: Prepare your…
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Truly Tailored Cards
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…
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Eclectic Expressions
The Eclectic Expressions stamp set is free during Sale-a-bration when you reach a qualifying purchase amount. I love how perfect it is when paired with the Just Add Color Designer Series Papers (DSP). Here’s how I made the card above: First I selected and fussy cut (cut out) the teapot and cup from one of…
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Ink-Resist on Foil Paper
Let’s do a technique called Ink-Resist on Foil Paper using the Amazing You stamps and Springtime Foils Designer Series Paper (DSP). They look so good when they are paired. The results are stunning. March is Craft Month and what better way to craft than with free products. What’s better than 1 free product? 2 free…
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Lots Of Lavender
The Lots Of Lavender set is so pretty. Would you like to get it for free? I got mine for free because it’s Sale-a-bration once again. Every qualifying amount will let you enjoy freebies such as this one. Don’t miss out because it’s only for a limited time. Have a closer look at the stamp…
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Party Pandas Cards
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…
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Clean and Simple Card 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…
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Epic Celebration Stamp Set
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…
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Pocketful of Sunshine Stamp Set
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.…
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas everyone. I hope that you are celebrating and enjoying the holidays with your family and friends. My Christmas card for you is a simple and humble one. As I was making this card, I pondered about the story of a little boy born in a manger long ago to Mary and her carpenter…
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Picnic With You Stamp Set
Let’s use the Picnic with You stamp set today. Summer has arrived in Australia and with temperatures soaring we love spending our time outdoors. And what do we do best outdoors? Why, we picnic of course. Even my card making has a picnic theme. I love the cute details found in the set. Picnic with…
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Fun Fold Christmas Card
I love a good fun-fold Christmas card. Don’t you? Do you send a newsletter with a family photo at Christmas? It’s a tradition my family started when my children were born. It gives us the opportunity every year to keep in touch with family and friends overseas. This was my inspiration for this fun-fold card.…
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Coffee Cafe Bundle Card
The Coffee Cafe Bundle makes a really good Christmas card especially for gift vouchers from your local coffee shop. The coordinating dies will help you cut the cups and the little details. It’s so much fun to use. For my card, I cut the cups twice and attached one in front and the other inside.…
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Foxy Friends Stamp Set
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…
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DIY Eco-Friendly Envelopes
Let’s make DIY eco-friendly envelopes. When I was clearing some shelves in the studio, I noticed my pile of magazines building up in the corner. They are outdated but the pages are filled with gorgeous photos of furniture, architectural and garden details. I also have a pile of brown paper packaging that I saved from…
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Country Livin’ Stamp Set
I’m in the mood to use the Country Livin’ stamp set. As I look out my studio admiring nature, I simply had to break open this set and start playing with it. The weather is starting to warm up and our hens are pecking away enjoying the warmth. I live in the suburbs but the…
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In The City Stamp Set
In The City stamp set is a lovely neighbourhood set. Do you live in the city? What do you love about the city you’re in? There’s inspiration everywhere. Just look out the window and see what’s outside. Maybe your view is a row of colourful houses, the street, the shops, trees or grass land. Get inspired…
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Advent Calendar Workshop
This Advent Calendar workshop is lots of fun. The fun-fold pockets are for counting down the days until Christmas. It’s a fun tradition that you can do with your family every year even after the kids have grown. Little kids enjoy it because the little treats inside the pockets are what they look forward every…
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Celebrate You Stamp Set
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…
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Sweet Cupcake Stamp Set
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…
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When Your Stamp Sets and Inks Retire
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…
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Coffee Cafe Cards
Coffee Cafe is very Melbourne indeed. Melbourne is well-known for it’s good coffee and cafe culture. Getting together for a good cuppa is always a good idea here. When Stampin’ Up! brought out this stamp set, I absolutely fell in love with it. With greetings such as ‘ Happiness is a cup of coffee shared…
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Magic Slider Cards
Magic slider cards are super fun. If you’ve seen tutorials on slider cards, chances are you’ve come across the ones that use plastic sheets. The problem with that is, it’s so slippery to stamp on plastic. More often than not, the images come out messy or smudgy. So, I rummaged through my card stock pile…
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Secret Pocket Cards
Let’s make secret pocket cards. Here’s a creative use for the strips of paper that’s piling up on your desk. Do you have a pile that’s just waiting for the perfect project? Take Father’s Day as an opportunity to make this card. Dads will appreciate gift vouchers from his favourite stores. Here’s how: Trim a…
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Mindful Colouring and Card Making
Do you do mindful colouring? It’s a relaxing and satisfying activity especially when you want a change of pace or you want to do something calming during your quiet time at home. My mum just finished an entire colouring book and I suggested that we cut the pages to size and mount them on card…
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Jar of Love Shaker Card
Let’s use the Jar of Love to make shaker cards. Now here’s a card that’s a lot of fun to make. Shaker cards have been around for a long time but it’s nice to revisit the technique and see if we can make it simpler this time. The shaker part is the focal point so…