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Christmas Card Ideas

alpha — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:14:05 +0000

Christmas card making in July is always a great idea. Winter is upon us so the weather is perfect for it. It’s exactly what we did for our July Catch-Up. We used the stamp set called Christmas Season on the day and each attendee also took it home. One of the projects was the card […]

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Monochrome Stamping Technique

alpha — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:03:15 +0000

Monochrome stamping technique – It is a creative way of producing an image using one ink colour in at least a dozen varying shades. In my card making, I combine several stamp sets and at least a dozen colours to achieve the monochromatic effect that I want. Monochrome stamping is my favourite technique because it […]

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Mini Curvy Keepsakes Card

alpha — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 02:53:41 +0000

Let’s use the Mini Curvy Keepsakes dies for Day 4 of our series. We’ll be using the star and the sprigs to make a clean & simple Christmas card. We’ll also make a cute box for treats. Did you know that a Ferrero Rocher fits perfectly in this box? You can also put little gifts […]

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Timeless Tropical Stickers

alpha — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 05:10:59 +0000

I used the Timeless Tropical stamp set and coordinating In the Tropics dies to make stickers. The images in this stamp set are gorgeous. The pineapple and the palm trees make me want to go on a holiday. Making stickers may not be as exciting as a holiday but it’s easy and so much fun […]

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Forever Fern Card

alpha — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:20 +0000

The Forever Fern stamp set is the star of today’s card inspiration. Today we’ll be using heat-embossing to make a clean & simple card. The images in this stamp set are gorgeous and elegant so there’s no need to go over-the-top with it. How about we keep it simple with this one. Do you also […]

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Dressed To Impress Journal Spread

alpha — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:20:27 +0000

I’m using the Dressed To Impress stamp set for today’s journal inspiration. Do you like to use your stamp sets too beyond card making? I love finding fun ways to incorporate them in my journals and scrapbook pages. The images in this stamp set reminds me of my mum’s dressing table. When I was little, […]

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Journal Inspiration

alpha — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 01:44:05 +0000

Here’s a journal inspiration to help you begin your own journal journey. I’ve been making journal spreads for as long as I can remember. The techniques I use are also the same ones that I use for my card making and scrapbooking pages. Have you tried journaling before? It’s a lovely way to record your […]

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Zoo Globe Birthday Card

alpha — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 07:31:32 +0000

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 […]

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Tropical Chic Cards

alpha — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 05:26:10 +0000

Let’s make cards using the Tropical Chic stamp set. How are you going so far with staying home? Lockdown and restriction is still very much a part of our everyday lives here in Victoria. We were advised to stay home for another month. Holidays are something we can look forward to once the health crisis […]

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Neutral Inks for Cardmaking

alpha — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:52:10 +0000

Neutral inks are gorgeous when used in cardmaking. They are perfect for neutral-gender cards. They are elegant and the colours are appealing to the eyes. Early Espresso and Night of Navy are great alternatives for black ink when stamping words and greetings. Stampin’ Up! Neutrals are made up of varying shades of grays and browns. […]

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