Category: Technique

Sheltering Tree Card

May 14, 2015

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in Craft Classes, Leaves, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees

The Sheltering Tree is a builder set that let’s you create trees in any form that you like. Pick a season and customise the colour and the amount of leaves on the branches. There are other details such as a bike, a rake and a swing that’s included in the set. It’s a photopolymer (transparent)…
Something Lacy Background Stamp

Apr 8, 2015

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

This Something Lacy Background stamp makes paper look similar to Designer Series Paper (DSP). I decided to make my daughter’s party invitation for her baptism by using this background stamp. Isn’t it pretty? Here’s how I made the card: On a coloured cardstock, stamp the background in ink of a darker shade (monochrome of cardstock…
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…
Tag Topper Punch Inspiration

Feb 25, 2015

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in Craft Classes, Packaging Inspiration, Personal, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Tags, Technique, Tools

Here’s a Tag Topper Punch packaging inspiration for you. Before I gave birth a month ago I decorated about a dozen bottled jelly beans to bring to the hospital. They were for nurses and visitors dropping by to see me and the new baby. I needed a simple project because you know, the whole pregnancy…
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…
Festival Of Trees Bundle

Nov 26, 2014

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Fun Fold, Pop-Up Cards, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees

The Festival of Trees Bundle is a fun Christmas tree builder stamp set that coordinates with a Tree Punch. Do you like the idea of creating your own tree so that it can be in any colour and style that you like? So do I and that’s why I love this set so much. What…
Holiday Home Card

Nov 24, 2014

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Halloween, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

There is something deeply satisfying about building a little scene on a blank piece of cardstock. Whenever I pull out the Holiday Home stamp set, I find myself smiling at how versatile it is. It is one of those builder sets that refuses to be boxed into just one season. You can dress the houses…
Big Shot Machine Card Idea

Nov 23, 2014

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

The Big Shot Machine plays center role for our card idea. If you have this amazing machine, you already know how easy it is to add texture and cut out shapes to make your projects more interesting. The Big Shot allows convenience when you have to make cards in multiples. Here’s how to make the…
Fun-Fold Box Card

Nov 13, 2014

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Packaging Inspiration, Pop-Up Cards, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

This is a fun-fold box card idea for when you need a card and gift box in one. Join me for a workshop to learn the technique. Do you give gift vouchers or cash for Christmas? How about jewellery or hair accessories? Gift-giving is as much about the wrapping as the gift itself, especially around…
Tape It Stamp Set

Nov 12, 2014

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Embossing, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees

The Tape It stamp set is a washi tape lover’s dream. Customise and create them in any length, width and colour that you like. Who would have thought? I paired it with the Festival Of Trees Bundle because it’s for Christmas. Do you like this fun idea too? Isn’t it clever? Here’s how to make…
Work of Art Christmas Card

Nov 12, 2014

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Embossing, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

The Work of Art stamp set has so many possibilities, including Christmas cards. A simple heat-embossing technique combined with the Holiday Home stamp set makes it shine. Do you like stamp sets that look like paint images? Isn’t it clever and fun? Here’s how to make the card: On a sheet of Basic White card…
November Stamp Club Kit

Nov 6, 2014

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Kits, Packaging Inspiration, Stamp Club, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

November Stamp Club is here and I couldn’t be more excited because we are making cards and wrapping them up for Christmas. So how does it work? There are 10 bags to fill with cards and we will be making cards to fill 5 bags in class. All materials will be provided, including a little…
October Stamp Club Tag Making

Oct 22, 2014

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Stamp Club, Stampin’ Up!, Tags, Technique

Our October Stamp Club tag making was a big success. Thank you to all the lovely ladies who attended. We all had such a wonderful time stamping, chatting and eating a delicious afternoon tea. It’s amazing what a couple of hours of making beautiful things does to break the monotony of everyday life. This is precisely…
Tag Making in October

Oct 17, 2014

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Stamp Club, Stampin’ Up!, Tags, Technique

Tag making in October is fully-booked. Thank you to everyone who signed up for our October Stamp Club. I’m excited to see all the attendees for our monthly catch-up. We are making a set of gorgeous Christmas tags out of the Trim The Tree Designer Series Paper Stack. We will also be using decorative masks…
School Holiday Scrapbook Class

Sep 14, 2014

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Fun Fold, School Holidays, Scrapbooking, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

School Holiday Scrapbook Class is happening soon. This September, kids are in for a treat for our craft classes. We are creating a variety of Christmas projects that kids can choose from that include a holiday scrapbook, Christmas ornaments and Christmas cards. These projects are perfect for keeping your kids busy and creative during the…
Stamp Club

Aug 15, 2014

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in Craft Classes, Stamp Club, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

September Stamp Club is almost here. Come and join me for a once-a-month card-making event. Take this opportunity to come out, dedicate some time for yourself and enjoy a hobby that you’ll love. You will learn techniques in stamping, embossing and how to use your take-home product. It’s a great feeling when you’re refreshed and inspired…
School Holiday Classes

May 27, 2014

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in Craft Classes, School Holidays, Scrapbooking, Sewing, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

School holiday classes are here again. I’m excited for the kids to attend fun classes here in the studio. This is an opportunity for them to meet new friends and craft together in a friendly and relaxed environment. It’s also an opportunity for them to be away from the screen. Here’s the line up of…
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…
Mother’s Day Card

May 7, 2014

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in Craft Classes, Floral, Fun Fold, Mother’s Day, Pop-Up Cards, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s make a Mother’s Day card. It truly is a miracle of life whenever I look at my sons. I cannot imagine my life now without them. Although my eldest is now almost 14 and my youngest 12, I can still remember the overwhelming emotions the first time I laid my eyes on them. Do…
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…
Happy Congratulations

Mar 26, 2014

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

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…
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…
Watercolour Embossing Technique

Mar 19, 2014

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

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…
Embossing Techniques

Mar 13, 2014

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

Embossing techniques are fun to learn. Warning: it’s so fun that it’s habit-forming. Once you start, it’s hard to stop. Technique 1 – Stamping on heated powder. On a sheet of Basic White cardstock, ink a clear-mount block with Versamark, sprinkle silver embossing powder and then heat. Repeat this process 3 or 4 times until…
Occasions Catalogue 2014

Feb 11, 2014

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Packaging Inspiration, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Tags, Technique

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

Jan 13, 2014

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in Birthdays, Children’s Cards, Craft Classes, Handmade, School Holidays, Sewing, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

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…
Christmas Card Ideas

Dec 17, 2013

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Fun Fold, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees

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

Nov 14, 2013

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

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…
Envelope Punch Board

Oct 30, 2013

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Scrapbooking, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Tools

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

Oct 16, 2013

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

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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