Sometimes when I'm crafting things don't always go according to plan, or I simply get distracted. That's what happened today as I sat down to create an autumn project. To be honest I'm not even sure how it happened. One minute I'm working on a sunflower and the next my desk is covered in snowmen. Then as I was using my Snowman Builder Punch for the first time I began to consider the issue of snowman arms. As you do. Here's what I finally ended up with today... SNOWY TAG This tag ... VIEW POST
2019 Holiday Catalogue Launch
The Stampin' Up! 2019 Holiday Catalogue launched today and customers can now purchase from this amazing publication. There is now a link to the PDF version of the catalogue on the right so you can download it to your device if you wish. Alternatively go straight to the 2019 Holiday Catalogue section of my online store. There is also a French Canadian version of the 2019 Holiday Catalogue if you prefer. So get yourself a coffee (or tea), grab a notepad and pencil and start making your ... VIEW POST
Snow Front Sneak Peek
Well here we are, with my final sneak peek from the Stampin' Up! 2019 Holiday Catalogue. Starting at 6am AT tomorrow you'll be able to begin ordering from the new catalogue. I'm really looking forward to seeing whether your favourites are the same as mine. Today's project is a #simplestamping Christmas card with a scene created using the new Snow Front Stamp Set. SIMPLE SCENE This winter scene was really quick and easy to put together on Whisper White Card. #Simplestamping at its ... VIEW POST
Nature’s Beauty Sneak Peek
It's the end of another month and we're edging ever closer to the release of the Stampin' Up! 2019 Holiday Catalogue. Today's sneak peek project is a simple bookmark using the new Nature's Beauty Stamp Set. PREPARATION I began with a 2" x 5-1/2" strip of Thick Whisper White Card, shaped at the top using the Delightful Tag Topper Punch. I wanted to create a subtle background for my deer image and so started by stamping it on the bookmark using Soft Suede ink. Then I stamped it again ... VIEW POST
Frosted Foliage Sneak Peek
After yesterday's marathon blog post, today's will be much shorter. I've still got a sneak peek from the Stampin' Up! 2019 Holiday Catalogue though, using the Frosted Foliage Stamp Set. WINTER BACKGROUND I began with another piece from the Feels Like Frost 6" x 6" Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack. I love this paper pack and you shouldn't be surprised it's making another appearance. I took one 6" x 6" sheet and cut 2" off the right hand edge and set it aside. Then I cut a ... VIEW POST
Feels Like Frost Sneak Peek
It's Sunday, it's a tad chilly, and it's time for another sneak peek from the Stampin' Up! 2019 Holiday Catalogue. Today's Simple Sunday project uses a few new items but I want you to concentrate on just one. Today is all about the Feels Like Frost 6" x 6" Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack. But first the project... CHRISTMAS WISHES I began with the new Christmas Toile Stamp Set, specifically the Christmas Wishes sentiment inside a banner border. Using Night of Navy ink I ... VIEW POST
