Let’s learn the Embossing and Paper Piecing Technique. Do you have scraps of left-over Designer Series Paper? (DSP). One of the ways to use them up is a technique called paper piecing. I recommend DSP printed with dainty or small details for this project. I’m using the Beautiful Moments stamp set for my card. I’m […]
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Last Chance Products
Last chance products. Out with the old, in with the new, it’s time to say goodbye to our favourite products. If you’ve been delaying getting your hands on items on your wish list, don’t wait any longer. That stamp set that’s been on your wish list all year may soon disappear so don’t delay any […]
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How To Cut Card Stock
Here’s a quick guide on how to cut card stock. Card stock is your basic paper in card making. It is thicker than copy paper and usually available in 2 sizes – A4 and 12×12 (inches). A reliable paper trimmer and scorer is a good investment when you’re a paper crafter. Also, make sure the […]
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Happy Mail Packs
Happy mail packs are little parcels that I assemble for gift-giving. Cards accumulate so fast in my studio. A lot are made for personal use but a big bulk of what I make are samples for classes. A lot of my cards end up as little boxed sets that I give to family and friends […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Stamparatus Stamp Positioner
I love the Stamparatus. A must-have tool for all stampers, the Stamparatus® helps you perfectly align stamp images, stamp multiples of the same project quickly and precisely, and get complete ink coverage. It’s a stamp positioner that works. It’s also easy to use. It was created by stampers for stampers, so it has all the […]
Christmas box for nail polish makes a cute little gift. It’s a fabulous inspiration too for your Christmas table place settings this year. We all know that Christmas is not the same without the glitter and shine of tinsel, papers and Christmas decorations. With a little bit of Designer Series Paper (DSP), you can make […]
Santa’s Workshop Kit is a box of ready-made, printed Christmas papers that are ready to stick anywhere. Isn’t it so hard to have a handmade Christmas when there’s so much to do? The weeks and days leading up to Christmas is so busy that we sometimes just want everything ready-made, including cards. Kits are heaven-sent […]
Bokeh is a photography term, Japanese for blur. The blur forces the eye to focus on the subject. In cardmaking, Bokeh produces a great background. I love how it can be achieved easily by playing with inks and sponge daubers. Here’s how: Using a sponge dauber, blend and layer about 2-3 colours on white card […]
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. […]
The Share What You Love Designer Series Paper (DSP) is beautiful. They are double-sided and are thicker than our usual DSPs. I get so much enjoyment when I make cards with DSP. The simplest cards are often the most enjoyable to make. Just take a look at the cards above. Choose a print, stick onto […]
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. […]