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B.Y.O.P Stamp Set

Dec 8, 2016

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

The B.Y.O.P stamp set is perfect for gift-voucher cards. The silly season is just around the corner and the shops are already filled with people in a rush. You must be scratching your heads thinking how you’re going to make Christmas easy on your schedule and your pocket. And what to do with discerning teenagers…
Non-Traditional Christmas Cards

Nov 24, 2016

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in Animals, Christmas, Craft Classes, Floral, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Woodland

Let’s make non-traditional Christmas cards. What happens when you don’t have Christmas stamp sets? Go through your stamp collection and envision them in a different light. Will using Christmas colours help? The two cards above were made using stamp sets not meant for Christmas but as you can see I managed to make Christmas cards…
Gift Box Punch Board

Nov 18, 2016

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Packaging Inspiration, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Tools

The Gift Box Punch Board should be your box maker this Christmas. The holidays are here again and if you’ve been busy baking and making things, you will need packaging. Wouldn’t it be nice if you can make your own boxes? Well, there’s a gadget for that. It’s a nifty little punch board that makes…
Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies

Nov 10, 2016

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Leaves, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s use the Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies to make Christmas cards. I used the set of dies, Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Woodland Embossing Folder to make my card. Notice how I used the left over cut-out circle to make another card? It’s a clever technique for using left-overs when you’re die cutting or…
Sweet Home Boxes

Nov 3, 2016

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

How adorable are these Sweet Home boxes? Once you start, you can’t stop. You’ll be creating a little village of sweet little houses in no time. The Sweet Home Framelits Dies has a coordinating stamp set so that you can also make cards and not just boxes. I love how it comes with 2 different…
Christmas Catalogue 2016

Oct 7, 2016

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

The Christmas Catalogue 2016 is here and I want everything in it. It’s the same feeling I get every year. I’m excited to get my hands on new products because my head is buzzing with ideas. In the end, I have to narrow down my list and pick my favourites so that I can recommend…
Christmas Catalogue 2016 Launch

Aug 26, 2016

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in Christmas, Events, Stampin’ Up!

The Christmas catalogue 2016 is here and I’m having a launch party. How time flies. Christmas is fast approaching and pretty soon it will be here just like that. To get you inspired and ready for your card making, memory keeping, decor and packaging projects, I am having a Christmas Catalogue Launch on Friday, 16…
Advent Calendar Class

Jul 27, 2016

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

Will you come to my Advent Calendar Class? I hope so because this class is so much fun. Why not make it a catch-up event with your friends so they too can share the experience? This is also a fundraising class that I’m doing for clean birthing kits and training of community health workers in…
Fundraising Classes

Jul 12, 2016

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in Craft Classes, Events, Personal, Stampin’ Up!

Fundraising classes will be my main focus for the next couple of months. Classes will be running to raise funds for World Vision. I recently joined Vision Sisters, a group of compassionate Australian women raising funds to provide clean birthing kits in Uganda. Why this particular cause? As a mum of 3, I was lucky to…
Annual Catalogue 2016

Jun 15, 2016

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in Stampin’ Up!

The Annual Catalogue 2016 has finally arrived. I had just sat down with a cuppa and enjoyed looking through the pages, inspired to create with all the new products. It’s such an exciting time and my head is buzzing with lots of ideas. I definitely have to get the new In Colors. Every year I…
Pergamano-Inspired Technique

May 11, 2016

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

Join me and learn this Pergamano-inspired technique for your card making. Pergamano is an ancient, delicate and beautiful technique using parchment paper. It has a charming ‘granny-ish’ lace-like look that I love. We’ll keep that style element but give it a modern twist by using vellum instead of parchment paper. Also we’ll be combining stamping…
Gorgeous Grunge Card

May 1, 2016

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in Craft Classes, Fun Fold, Sports, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

The Gorgeous Grunge stamp set is one of my favourite background stamps. This card is for my son’s sports coach to thank him for another successful year of coaching. The Gorgeous Grunge was stamped for the background. And then, added the basketball and wings found in the Great Sport stamp set. The ball was stamped,…
Using Scraps To Make Cards

Mar 14, 2016

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in Craft Classes, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

I’m using scraps to make cards today. Last year, I made this handmade invitation for my daughter’s baptism. I used the oval and butterfly die cuts leaving me with scraps that I didn’t want to throw away. Do you sometimes keep your scraps too? Every now and then, I like to fish out whatever is…
Number Of Years Stamp Set

Mar 7, 2016

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

Let’s use the Number of Years stamp set to make birthday cards. Personalised cards are my best-sellers at weekend markets, especially milestone birthday ones. Here’s how I made the card: Stamp the number with Versamark and then heat emboss in gold on a Basic White card front. Do the same with the dots. Stamp the…
Wishing Well Card

Feb 5, 2016

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Wedding

Let’s make a gorgeous wishing well card. The B.Y.O.P. stamp set and the Cheers To Love stamp set coordinate so well in this card. I also used the Envelope Punch Board to help me create the envelope. Here’s how: Create an envelope with the Envelope Punch Board. Use a piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP)…
Botanicals For You Card

Jan 30, 2016

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Floral, Sale-a-bration, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s make a Botanicals For You card. This stamp set is a Sale-a-bration freebie. I love a big stamp that can stand on it’s own and the Botanicals For You does that. Look how it dominates the card front beautifully. This card is effortless, clean and simple. Here’s how: Here’s a list of products I…
6X6 DSP Technique

Jan 25, 2016

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s do a 6×6 DSP technique today. I love finding ways to efficiently use my beautiful sheets of 6×6 Designer Series Paper (DSP). Do you also like DSP and do you have a favourite way of using them in your cards? Do you keep every inch of the leftovers or do you throw them away?…
Thank You Cards

Jan 21, 2016

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Floral, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees

Let’s make thank you cards because everyday is a thank you moment. Everyday brings new hope and endless possibilities. There’s so much to look forward to and so much to be thankful for. I’m thankful for each morning that I wake up because I live for another day with my family. I’m thankful for each…
Three-ways With 6×6 DSP

Jan 15, 2016

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Three-ways with 6×6 DSP is our card making technique today. I love working with 6×6 because it’s the perfect size for card making. Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when you’re working with a bigger sheet of DSP? With a smaller size, you’ll be most inclined to use your paper. Here’s how I made my cards:…
Occasions Catalogue 2016

Jan 9, 2016

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in Animals, Craft Classes, Floral, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees, Woodland

The Occasions Catalogue 2016 is here. Happy New Year to everyone. I wish you a new year full of blessings and new beginnings. I’m not really a fan of resolutions but I try to do one achievable thing each year. This year, I will be stamping more. This time last year, I was heavily pregnant…
Christmas DSP Technique Part 2

Dec 8, 2015

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

Here’s our Christmas DSP technique part 2. I was able to make another set in one sitting. Last time, I made Christmas cards using hollowed-out Designer Series Papers (DSP) and these were the left-over ovals. Waste not, want not, right? Here’s how I made the card: Attach the oval DSP on white card stock. Stamp…
Christmas Card using DSP

Nov 24, 2015

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

Christmas card using DSP is probably the easiest technique in card making. You can keep it simple or you can add finishing touches such as gems, die-cuts or stamped images. Here’s how I made the card: Trim a sheet of Christmas DSP to 2 x 6 inches and attach it to a white card base.…
Wonderland Christmas Card

Nov 18, 2015

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Leaves, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees, Winter Scenes, Woodland

This Wonderland Christmas card uses the stamp set and the beautiful 6×6 Vellum Designer Series Paper (DSP). I love how beautiful the stamp set is. The trees look gorgeous when stamped repeatedly to form a forest. The use of the 6×6 Vellum elevates the card and gives it an elegant finishing touch. Here’s how I…
Step Panel Card

Sep 22, 2015

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Pop-Up Cards, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

A step panel card consists of a base and a step. It folds flat and fits a regular size envelope. It’s a fun way of making cards and a lovely way to show off beautiful Designer Series Paper (DSP). Here’s how I made my card: Trim your A4 cardstock lengthwise in half. Score every 1-1/4…
Colouring With Markers

Aug 25, 2015

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

Today we are colouring with markers. Have you fallen in-love with colouring all over again? When I was little my mum would often bring home a thick colouring book for me. As a treat, I would also get a fresh pack of Crayola with the built-in sharpener. Remember those? Did you enjoy colouring with Crayola…
Holiday Catalogue 2015

Aug 17, 2015

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Embossing, Leaves, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees, Woodland

The new Holiday Catalogue 2015 is here. One of the perks of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is getting new products ahead of everyone else. I love how we get the first peek of a new catalogue and the chance to pre-order products. I was so excited when the box of new goodies arrived at…
Envelope Card Inspiration

Aug 7, 2015

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in Birthdays, Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Embossing, Fun Fold, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Here’s an envelope card inspiration that uses the Envelope Punch Board. It’s perfect for a gift card, wishing well, cash or a little gift. It’s an easy fun-fold technique for the 6×6 Designer Series Paper (DSP). I like to use an embossing folder for texture too. If you notice, I attached an embossed sheet on…
Silhouettes & Script

Jun 26, 2015

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in Craft Classes, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

The Silhouettes & Script stamp set is a Hostess Set available to anyone who has a creative catch-up party. Having a party is easier than you think. All you need to do is gather your friends because everything else will be done by me. So what happens next? First we organise a suitable date and…
A Whole Lot Of Lovely

Jun 19, 2015

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in Craft Classes, Floral, Leaves, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

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…
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)…

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