Category: Classes

  • 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