This card features the Eastern Beauty stamp set, Eastern Medallions dies, and one of the 2018/20 In Colors – Pineapple Punch. I started with a piece of Whisper White card stock and Smokey Slate ink pad. I carefully stamped the image so that it ‘joined up’ to the adjoining stamped image, added a little Pineapple… Read More »
For a limited time only, Stampin’ Up! has released the new Everything is Rosy Product Medley. The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley includes these exclusive products: Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c, Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8″ x 1″ (7.3 x 2.5 cm) 6″ x 6″… Read More »
The Stampin’ Up! retiring list for 2019 has recently been released and I suddenly realised that a number of stamp sets, dies and ink colour that are due to retire and I haven’t played with them nearly enough. Sooooo, here I have spent the last few days having a lovely time playing. The results of… Read More »
One of the joys of making my own cards, is the ability to personalise them as much or as little as you wish. In my “other life”, I am a Learning Assistant, working with children who have special needs, at the primary school my children attended a few years ago. I work with a very… Read More »
Not only are Stampin’ Up! catalogues fabulous for display our lovely products but it is also a great way to find inspiration for projects. For today’s project I have CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) a project from the new 2018/19 Annual Catalogue utilising the Pop of Petals stamp set and matching punch. I just love… Read More »
Have you notices the new “Varied Vases” stamp set and matching punch. I have had fun playing with this set and this project was inspired by a lovely German demonstrator. Unfortunately I don’t know her name. The flowers are stamped on Whisper White card stock with some of the lovely new ink colours (Granny Apple… Read More »
For some of the most stunning and simple cards have a look at the “Graceful Glass” suite. Brian from Stampin’ Up! head office has put together this video which shows some the fabulous ideas for using this suite. I am looking forward having a good old play with this suite. Happy stamping! Christine If you… Read More »
I have seen many versions of this card so it is difficult to give appropriate credit. Having seen a number, here is what I came up with. I rather like it don’t you? While being a little fiddly it is simple and a great way to use up scraps of any paper or card stock.… Read More »
This is a stamp and die set that I have previously over looked and I’m not sure why. It is lovely. Pretty images, matching/co-ordinating dies and lovely sentiments for many occasions. Taking inspiration from Marelle Taylor, I created this lovely bouquet using the Beautiful Bouquet stamp set and the Bouquet Bunch framelets. The flowers were… Read More »
Have you ever wanted to try calligraphy? Well, Stampin’ Up! have brought out a new kit that may help you do just that. Shannon from home office has put together a video to demonstrate this new kit. This is a great way to personalise your cards, and as Shannon mentioned, your envelopes too. Happy stamping!… Read More »