Once upon a time I was a card maker who couldn’t use anything but the card and ink that I’d acquired. Back then my designs were very simple and rarely included layers, But as my skills developed I realised that often what gives interest is texture and dimension. Sometimes that might be through the use of patterned papers, or lifting elements off the main surface. But right now my favourite method is to use fun techniques with embossing folders like this one from the Thanks & Hello Embossing ... VIEW POST
Many Thanks
Did you realise the Stampin’ Up! 2022/2023 Annual Catalogue is nearing its end? Not immediately, but it’s getting to that time of year when things may start to sell out. So I decided to pull out some products that are available but I think will be retired. Today’s project is a sweet card and envelope to use when leaving servers their tips. It features one of the Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders, the Mini Pocket Envelope Dies and Flowers of Friendship Stamp Set. All are on my ‘at risk’ ... VIEW POST
Thanks Again
Since the restrictions due to CoVid have all but disappeared it’s great to be able to eat out again. As a result I was reminded of an idea I had a while ago when leaving a tip for the server. On that occasion I simply created a mini card and envelope but there’s lots of other options. So today I decided to show you a more elaborate idea using the Pretty Pillowbox Dies. However instead of stamping a “thank you” sentiment I pulled out the Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders. THANKS FOR ... VIEW POST
Lots of Thanks For Little Things
Of all the cards that I sell, my thank you and birthday cards are probably the most popular. This means they're also the ones I design most often. As well as the standard "thank you" or "Thanks" I also like sentiments that have a little more detail. It's for this reason that I love "The little things you do make such a big difference' from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set. It's the ideal sentiment when you want to send a general thank you, rather than for something specific. For the main thank you ... VIEW POST
Hello, Bonjour, G’Day And More
Hello again, and happy Wednesday. A few days ago I showed you a multi-language thank you card using one of the folders in the Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders pack. Today it's the turn of the multi-language "hello" folder for a sweet baby card. This time though, just to show you how amazing it is, there's no special treatment for the embossing folder. I also couldn't resist pulling out the Turtle Friends Stamp Set again. Turtles may be my new favourite creature. HELLO When I ... VIEW POST
Thanks, Merci, Danke And More
Have you ever bought an embossing folder and been a bit underwhelmed when it finally arrived? I know I have, although rarely with Stampin' Up! Still, it makes me think very carefully about what embossing folders I decide to buy. This week I finally got my hands on one of the double packs of embossing folders designed for the Mini Cut & Emboss Machine. Thanks & Hello was my first choice from the 2021/2022 Annual Catalogue and oh my goodness they are amazing! Despite their compact ... VIEW POST
