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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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Slimline Cards Inspiration

alpha — Wed, 19 May 2021 02:54:11 +0000

Let’s make slimline cards. This is an interesting size for a card because it’s unusually long and very slim. It will fit a DL business envelope but you can easily make your own. Here’s how: Let’s get the card base sorted first. Use a piece of standard size card base (A4 cut in half). You […]

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Perfectly Plaid Card

alpha — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:45:31 +0000

Let’s use the Perfectly Plaid stamp set and it’s coordinating Pine Tree Punch for Day 1 of our series. The technique I’m sharing with you today will make 2 cards in one go. The leftovers from the first card will go to the second one. I love sharing techniques that reduce paper waste, especially Designer […]

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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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Ornate Garden Suite Collection

alpha — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:04:09 +0000

The Ornate Garden Suite is a beautifully curated selection of products. Victorian design never goes out of style and this suite will surely delight. The perfect coordination of flowery images and intricate dies will inspire you to make beautiful projects. Coordination is key for an enjoyable stamping experience and Stampin’ Up! is an expert in […]

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A Whole Lot Of Lovely

alpha — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 04:22:32 +0000

A Whole Lot of Lovely is a hostess-only stamp set available to anyone who hosts a card making party with friends. Would you like to host one? It’s easier than you think because all the hard work is done for you. All we need to do is organise a suitable date and time for the […]

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Mother’s Day Card

alpha — Wed, 07 May 2014 02:06:35 +0000

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 […]

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Cards In A Bag Class

alpha — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 13:28:01 +0000

Cards in a bag will keep the kids busy during the school holidays. You might even want to join them so you can make some for personal use. When making cards with children, birthday cards are your best bet because they are always invited to parties. A few ideas for the cards would be sports, […]

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Masking With A Circle Die

alpha — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:48:01 +0000

Masking with a circle die is a technique that allows you to stamp while covering the rest of the area so that you end up with a circle framed image. I used my circle die for the cards. Note: the mask should be the same size as the card base so that placement is exact. […]

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