Festive Words

Spruce up your Christmas cards with the Festive Words Stamp Set! This stamp set features classic Christmas images—a Christmas tree, stocking, hat, and gift—in a sophisticated open line-art style. Colour with your favourite colouring technique or add some shine with metallic embossing powder.

While I was away at my upline Marelle’s stamp camp, I took along the Festive Words stamp set to have a play with. When I first saw it in the catalogue I thought it would be an easy set to create with. Boy was I wrong. I really struggled to make anything to start with. I finally saw a layout that Marelle had used and thought I’d use the same layout and create with this stamp set. Well lo and behold these cards came out. I created a video last month using the same stamp set and here are the results.

What do you think?

Product List
Basic White A4 Cardstock
$23.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$7.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$227.00
Deckled Rectangles Dies
$53.00
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
$15.75
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Festive Words Cling Stamp Set (English)
$46.00
Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$21.75
Stylish Shapes Dies
$53.00
Nested Essentials Dies
$60.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$14.00
Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$19.25
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$19.25
Mossy Meadow Light Stampin' Blends Marker
$7.75
Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive Backed Berries
$15.75
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
$13.25
Dashing Designs 3 D Embossing Folder
$17.50
Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder
$19.25
Birch Wood 3 D Embossing Folder
$21.00
Dotted Circles 3 D Embossing Folder
$21.00
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
$53.00
Real Red & White Baker's Twine
$8.75
Sentimental Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$21.75

Spotlight on Nature

The Spotlight on Nature Stamp set is a lovely versatile set that I love. When we went to our Stampin’ Up! demonstrator event in March we had the opportunity to attend an optional class and choose from one of 3 bundles. The Spotlight on Nature Bundle is what I chose. The bundle includes the stamp set and a die set. The die set is made up of circles with varying intricacies around the edging of each die all in various sizes.

During my Facebook Live on Friday I created a set of 5 cards. I had an idea of what I was going to do for two of the cards but then the other 3 I was unsure. For two of the cards, I had pulled out an old old card kit that I had made up and used the card base and layers from that card kit.

Using minimal supplies is always great as we don’t always have EVERYTHING in our crafting stash. These cards are quite super simple, however I did use a blending brush on all the cards in some form. If you don’t already have blending brushes in your stash, you really should add them to your wish list as they are fabulous to play with and be creative with.

Product List
Spotlight On Nature Cling Stamp Set (English)
$41.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies
$61.00
Blending Brushes
$27.00
Small Blending Brushes
$25.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Spotlight On Nature Bundle
$91.75
Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock
$20.25
Basic White A4 Cardstock
$23.00
Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock
$20.25
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock
$20.25
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
$15.75
Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock
$20.25
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75

Share a Milkshake

Yesterday I was playing with the Share a Milkshake Bundle on my Facebook Live. Well let me say I had a bit of a morning with Technology. I forgot turn on my microphone! 🤦‍♀️Well thankfully a dear friend commented that she couldn’t hear me. In my defence I did turn a mic on it just wasn’t the one I should have turned on.

Anyway, the show must go on as they say. So I kept going and created 3 cards. I had 5 to make but only got the three. These cards were inspired by many different people. The first one in the Fresh Fresia (top Right) was inspired by Stamp with Brian. He used Balmy blue but I chose to mix it up and do it in Fresh Fresia instead. The Designer Series Paper I used is one you can earn during Sale-a-bration and you only have about 6 days left to earn it for free. Its called Delightfully Eclectic.

The second one (the bottom card) was inspired by Amy Koenders from a year ago. I again changed up the colours and just cut the rectangles rather than using dies but I like it. And the third card (the top left) was inspired by Stampin’ Up! This card was part of the samples that their design team created. Below is my facebook Live video but you can also check out my short video on my youtube channel.

Friday Facebook Live using the Share a Milkshake bundle from Stampin’ Up!
Product List
Share A Milkshake Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$34.00
Share A Milkshake Dies
$53.00
Share A Milkshake Bundle (English)
$78.25
Deckled Circles Dies
$65.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock
$17.50
Fresh Freesia A4 Cardstock
$17.50
Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock
$15.75
Basic White A4 Cardstock
$18.50
Pebbled Path A4 Cardstock
$17.50
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Delightfully Eclectic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$53.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$223.00

Horse & Sleigh Bundle

I am sharing the One Horse Open Sleigh suite of products which can be found online at my store in the Online Exclusives.

It took a bit for me to warm up to this suite. Do you ever have products that don’t initially grab you but then once you see someone using the products you then have to buy them? Well that is this suite for me.

These cards were designed by Ronda Wade. I have changed up the sizing to fit our card stock. The designs are just gorgeous so of course I had to create them.

I created these on my Friday Facebook live and so here is my quick video that you can watch and if you’d like to some more details and instructions you can watch my longer video.

Product List
One Horse Open Sleigh Suite Collection (English)
One Horse Open Sleigh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Horse & Sleigh Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Horse & Sleigh Bundle (English)
Horse & Sleigh Dies
Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment
Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
Early Espresso A4 Card Stock
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
Pool Party A4 Card Stock
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock
Basic White A4 Cardstock
Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stylish Shapes Dies
Tailor Made Tags Dies
Give It A Whirl Dies

Stars at Night Bundle

Welcome to my blog. Today I am sharing with you the Stars at Night Bundle from Stampin’ Up! In my projects I only used two colours, Lost Lagoon & Moody Mauve. These colours are gorgeous. How could you go past either of them?

Stars at Night Bundle is one of those sets that you just have to have in your collection of crafts supplies.

This bundle is absolutely stunning! Within the bundle is a hybrid Embossing folder which includes the dies as well. With a hybrid you can emboss and cut at the same time. However I have just used the embossing folder as it is gorgeous as you’ll see in my video below. This is my short video but you can also check out my longer video with all the instructions on my youtube channel.

Product List
Stars At Night Bundle (English)
Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder
Stars At Night Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad
Moody Mauve A4 Cardstock
Moody Mauve 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon
Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
Lost Lagoon ¼" (6.4 Mm) Bordered Ribbon
Natural 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Wavy Trim
Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock
Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock
Paper Trimmer
Mini Glue Dots
Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Stampin' Mist
Stampin' Scrub
Stampin' Dimensionals
Bone Folder
Paper Snips

Night Divine

Today I am sharing with you some Christmas cards that you can create using the Night Divine stamp set and the Shining Christmas Designer Series paper from the Online Exclusives product offering.

These cards were originally designed by Ronda Wade but I have modified the sizing of them to fit our A4 card stock. With some of the cards I have created them in the US sizing and then adjusted them for A4.

Which card is your favourite?

Product List
Shining Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock
Basic White A4 Cardstock
Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Deckled Circles Dies
Something Fancy Dies
Stitched With Whimsy Dies
Take Your Pick
Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Dimensionals
Paper Trimmer

Countryside Inn

Countryside Inn suite

A couple of months ago I went away with a few members of my team. We had a fabulous time crafting and chatting. If you’d like to enjoy some time away to craft, chat and catch up with other like minded people, then consider joining my team. We have a fabulous time and laugh so much. It is just an amazing group and would love to have you join us.

While we were away I got to creating some upcoming classes and used the Countryside Inn Suite.

The Countryside Inn suite is just divine. I used this suite for another set of cards that I shared with you all on my Facebook live and have uploaded to youtube a well.

You can check out the video below and I also link to my really short video in the details section of the video.

Product List
Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Lasting Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock
Boho Blue A4 Cardstock
Boho Blue 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon
Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock
Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
Misty Moonlight 3/8" (1 Cm) Inner Braid Ribbon
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
Scalloped Contours Dies
Something Fancy Dies
Countryside Corners Dies
Crafting With You Dies
Stylish Shapes Dies
Very Best Trio Punch
Bough Punch