On Friday I took delivery of some new products from the Stampin' Up! January to June 2022 Mini Catalogue. I'm excited to start exploring the what I've received in my pre-order, but first I have a few more Christmas projects to make. While I was putting away my new stuff I found some Christmas/winter stamp sets and dies from the Annual Catalogue. While they're still considered 'current', they've been around a while and are likely to retire in a few months. So I've decided to give them one ... VIEW POST
Tidings Of Christmas Coordination
When you think of Christmas what comes to mind? My earliest memory is putting a stocking at the end of my bed. Back then though we didn't have fancy stockings, they were my Dad's old grey army socks but we didn't mind. Somehow the satsuma, coin, chocolate and small gift all fit so we had something to keep us occupied before breakfast. The stockings in the Tidings & Trimmings Stamp Set are a bit fancier, but still rekindle those old memories. TAILOR MADE TAG For this project I ... VIEW POST
Cheers With Tidings And Trimmings
Once again my planned project didn't quite turn out as I'd originally planned. This morning I sat down intending to make a Christmas-themed bottle tag. It was inspired by the "Cheers from our home to yours" sentiment from the Tidings & Trimmings Stamp Set. However despite pulling out card in traditional Christmas red and green, things took an entirely different direction. Sometimes that's just how it goes... BOTTLE TAG BASICS My bottle tag started very simply with a 2-3/4" x ... VIEW POST
Magic & Wonder With A Pretty Poinsettia
As part of my recent World Card Making Day challenge it was inevitable that I'd make some Christmas cards. In fact I surprised myself by making fewer than I expected. Sometimes that's the way it goes when you're trying to design and make 24 different cards in 24 hours. Today's project was number 6 of the 24 and for instant inspiration I couldn't resist the gorgeous Poinsettia Petals Stamp Set. POINSETTIA PETALS I began by choosing the large complete poinsettia image from the ... VIEW POST
Tidings & Trimmings First Project
I had to work unexpectedly on Friday and Saturday which was a shame as my latest Stampin' Up! order was due. It was here when I got home Friday but I had no time to play until today. So when I was thinking of a Simple Sunday project I couldn't help but reach for the new stuff. In the end the Tidings & Trimmings Stamp Set and coordinating Tidings of Christmas paper provided the inspiration I needed. TIDINGS OF CHRISTMAS The Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP) is a pack ... VIEW POST
