When I first saw the Basics 3D Embossing Folders I just knew I had to have them. The non-directional patterns on these three folders are great for so many different occasions. While I like the floral and deep dotted designs, my absolute favourite has to be the open-weave / crosshatch one. This morning I remembered another way to use embossing folders so inevitably that was the first one I reached for. Using some vellum, and the True Beauty Stamp Set and coordinating dies this simply elegant card ... VIEW POST
Split Card Dies Are Back
Did you know on my blog I have a policy of not showing you projects made with Stampin’ Up! products you can no longer buy? Before I became an Independent Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator I used to watch videos and follow craft bloggers. One day a fell in love with something, only to discover I couldn’t get it for myself. I was so frustrated I vowed never to knowingly do that to my followers. So that’s why today’s project was delayed, but the Split Card Textures Dies are back in stock! TRUE ... VIEW POST
Beauty Of Dies
The beauty of papercrafting is that there are so many different ways to create projects. Of course that doesn’t mean every project I make is different. In fact I sometimes feel I can get fixated on one or two techniques and forget about all the other wonderful things I can do with the tools at my disposal. Today was not one of those days as I resurrected an oldie but goodie; the faux letterpress technique. All you need is your standard die-cutting machine, a die and a Silicone Craft ... VIEW POST
True Beauty
Sometimes I repeatedly overlook a stamp set because I’m hung up on one particular image that doesn’t appeal to me. I sometimes end up getting the set, but only when I realise that I actually love everything else. This month I experienced a completely different dilemma. I fell in love with one particular die in the Organic Beauty set; the large trellis. But I’ve been hesitant to get it and the coordinating True Beauty Stamp Set as it was more flowers. What was I thinking? This bundle is ... VIEW POST
