I think of this as the technique that keeps on giving. In my post from 29 May, I showed you some thank you cards that I made using a background effect created by drops of re-inker in shaving form. Well, while I was playing with the shaving foam, I thought I might as well… Read More: Dapper Denim – Shaving Foam Technique »
One of my favourite suites from the new 2017/18 Annual Catalogue is the Colour Theory Suite. I have looked at it longingly in the catalogue for some time. At this point I only have the stamp set, Colourful Seasons but do plan to purchase the matching Seasonal Layers thinlit dies and the Colour Theory DSP… Read More: Colourful Seasons – May Team Swap »
For my May thank you cards I thought I’d have a go at the Shaving foam technique. This is technique has been around for a long time but this is the first time I have tried it. Why didn’t I try it sooner? I don’t know. The results are fascinating and different every time. I’m… Read More: Shaving Foam Technique – 3×3 Thank You cards »
When I first saw the Mixed Borders stamp set in the catalogue I didn’t really give it a second thought. However I was at a Stampin’ Up! event and saw it demonstrated only to discover that the various stamps are designed to work together at part of a two-step stamp technique plus mix and match… Read More: Mixed Borders – Thank You »
The 2016/17 Annual Catalogue will finish very shortly and I am rushing to show you some the products that I haven’t shown you previously before it’s too late. This is one of my favourite all time dies and will really miss it once it’s gone (30 May 2017). I have seen so many fabulous gift… Read More: Elegant Curvy Keepsake »
I taught today’s project at a class quite some time ago and it proved to be very popular. I realised that I hadn’t posted it and as the die and the punch used are about to retire, I thought I’d better get onto it. I cas’d this project from Janina’s Paper Potpouri. I just thought it was… Read More: Cheesey Cutie Pie Thinlits »
We all love a sneak peek, don’t we? Well, here are, introducing the Eastern Palace Suite which you can your from 1-30 May, prior to the official 2017-2018 Catalogue launch. The suite can be purchased either one of two bundles. Amongst other fabulous products the bundles include 3 of the new In Color Inkpads –… Read More: Eastern Palace Suite – Early Release »
I am fortunate enough to not only be an Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, but also am part of the Creative Inker’s group. This is a group of very supportive and social women with similar interests. We get together on a regular basis at a number of different occasions such as Team Training, Stamp Camp, Extravaganzas and On… Read More: Creative Inker’s Birthday Wishes »
Today’s card I made quite some time ago but thought I’d share it with you as it is a good example (in my opinion) of the floating watercolour technique. Plus it just happens to be a pretty card suitable for many occasions. In this instance, I have heat embossed the rose from the Rose Wonder… Read More: Rose Wonder – Floating Watercolour »
Today’s cards uses Bermuda Bay (one of my favourite colours) cardstock, Inkpad and ribbon….. oh the joy of having colour co-ordinating products. You never need worry about matching components of projects again. This card is very easily created using the Detailed Floral Thinlits dies from Stampin’ Up! The set includes three dies – two floral… Read More: Floral Phrases »