Today is going to be fun as I’ve just got my hands on a physical copy of the Stampin’ Up! 2022/2023 Annual Catalogue. First I have a few tasks to do as my pre-order of new products is due to arrive tomorrow. So now I need to make room by putting away anything that’s retiring. That includes the Cherry Blossom Dies and Paper Lattice used on today’s project. While playing with this pretty set I found myself wishing I’d paid more attention to the embossing dies. Better late than never... I ... VIEW POST
Not One Challenge But Two
Today has been another one of those days where everything just seems to have taken forever. I suppose I shouldn’t have expected to be completely recovered from COVID just because I no longer need to self-isolate. Still it’s very frustrating not be able to achieve as much as I want to in a day. Today’s project is a pretty birthday card inspired by two different challenge blogs. I definitely wouldn’t have created this card without their input. I hope you like the finished result, despite the ... VIEW POST
One Final Happy Holly-Days Project
Ooh it's cold outside and the snow we had on Wednesday is still on the ground. Heavy rain is on the way though so it will probably all be gone by the weekend. It's still not clear whether we'll have a white Christmas but that doesn't change the fact that two weeks today will be Christmas Eve. Between now and then I'll enjoy getting a few final projects made with products that are retiring but currently still in stock. Today I decided to grab the Happy Holly-Days Stamp Set to make this pretty ... VIEW POST
Don’t Overlook Ornate Frames
Have you taken advantage of the Seasonal Sale yet? Quite a few of my customers were quick off the mark and have already saved on card, ink pads and dies. Yesterday's blog project included the Tasteful Labels Dies which is one of my favourites when cutting out larger sentiments. For smaller sentiments my goto is the Ornate Frames Dies and it features on today's gift box idea. QUICK BOX While I do make my own boxes it's handy to have an instant option. The Mini Paper Pumpkin box is one ... VIEW POST
Combining Paper Lattice And Ribbon
Sometimes an idea pops into my head and I simply have to give it a try. This is what happened after I created a card using the new Paper Lattice from Stampin' Up! I'd only used half of a Paper Lattice sheet so I began to play with the other half. This gorgeous thank you card was the result. LATTICE WEAVE Looking at the half sheet of Paper Lattice it occurred to me that I could probably weave something through the holes. I considered using strips of card but decided to use ribbon ... VIEW POST
Positive Thoughts For Another Simple Sunday
Ooh I'm feeling a chill in the air that has no place in July. I've almost been tempted to put the heating on, but instead I'll grab a sweater and socks. On a positive note the damp ground means the mowing will have to wait. Instead, I get to spend those hours playing in my craft studio. I'm still decluttering and reorganising so there will be a little work going on. Creating pretty projects using some new products from Stampin' Up! will be my reward. Meanwhile for today's simple Sunday ... VIEW POST
