Hi there Today’s card features the Tropical Oasis Suite from page 38-40 of the Mini Catalogue. I don’t own this suite but was fortunate to spend some time with one of my team members who did. This is a Gate Fold card with a difference. When it’s opened up it looks like somebodies had a… Read More: Timeless Tropical Gate Fold Card »
Hi there Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful Mum’s, Aunt’s, Grandmother’s and those women who have had an impact on our lives – I hope you’ve all had a lovely day. Mother’s Day 2020 is definitely one we won’t be forgetting in a hurry. In previous years I’ve created a little something to give… Read More: Magnolia Lane Pendant Fold Mother’s Day Cards »
Hi there I’ve really enjoyed using the Million Dollar stamp set inspired by Dawn Olchefske called Music from the Heart. When I first saw this set in the Mini Catalogue I knew of a number of people that would be receiving a card using this set – one is a work colleague who had a… Read More: Music from the Heart – Happy Birthday Music card »
Hi there I find sympathy cards one of the hardest to create and even more so when they need to be masculine based. Since we’ve been in lockdown I’ve needed to create two sympathy cards for male colleagues who have lost family members (thankfully not due to COVID-19). I CASE’d this layout from a card… Read More: Rooted in Nature – Sympathy Card »
Hi there I had a very productive weekend crafting and hope to share some of my projects with you over the coming week. Now that we are in Alert Level 3 Stampin’ Up! has commenced shipping again – yay – so if you are in need of supplies please let me know as I will… Read More: Painted Poppies – Masking Technique »
Hi there It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of April and that means one third of 2020 has just whizzed past – what a year it’s been so far. I hope you are all doing well in your ‘bubbles’ and staying safe. Today’s post features the Million Dollar stamp set inspired by Jacque… Read More: Beautiful Moments – Jotta Pads »
Hi there I’m sure you’ve all heard the term CASEing a card – Copy And Share Everything. Well today’s projects are a CASE based on the card below from a US demo – Julie Davison. I really liked this card but I didn’t have any of the products she’d used so I checked out my… Read More: CASEing – Copy And Share Everything »
Hi there It’s that time of the year again when we bid a sad farewell to the retiring stamps, papers and products. BUT we won’t be sad for long as the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalogue is just around the corner. The best way to shop at the moment is via my online shop. Click here… Read More: Last Chance Product List – now out »
Hi there Here in New Zealand we have one more week in Alert Level 4 then move to Alert Level 3. There’s not much difference between levels but it will allow for online shopping so hopefully that means we can place crafting orders again – will keep you posted on that. Today’s post uses one… Read More: The Gangs All Meer – Farewell Card »
Hi there One of the downsides of being in lockdown and working from home is that the days of the week don’t seem to mean anything anymore. Instead of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday etc they’ve now become yesterday, today and tomorrow 🙂 Today’s post features some off cuts I had from the Country Club DSP –… Read More: Well Dressed Country Club »
Hi there I hope you all had a restful Easter weekend. Here in New Zealand we had a ‘staycation’ weekend as we are still in our lockdown. That means no ‘Sunday drives’, no shopping (other than for groceries), no going out with family or friends just staying in our ‘bubble’. So that’s what we did… Read More: Country Club DSP Shirt Cards »
Hi there I’ve been having fun lately creating cards that require colouring in – mainly using my Stampin’ Blends. I find colouring very relaxing and a great way to unwind – I think we all need a bit of that at the moment. I hope these cards will brighten your day. Today’s share uses a… Read More: Hello Accented Blooms »
Hi there We have now had our second weekend in ‘Lockdown’. It’s amazing what jobs end up getting done when you can’t go anywhere. Last weekend was some spring cleaning and this weekend window washing :). I have also been able to enjoy some crafting. On Saturday morning we were meant to have Team Training… Read More: Ornate Style Triptic Card – 2019-2021 In Colors »
Hi there First – an update about ordering and shipping during the lockdown here in New Zealand. Further to the request by the Prime Minister that business ship only essential goods into the country Stampin’ Up! has decided to hold all shipments to New Zealand for at least the next three weeks. All orders received… Read More: Ornate Garden Suite – Early Release »
Hi there I hope you are all well and staying safe in your ‘bubble’. I’ve had a full on two weeks ‘work wise’. On Monday 16 March our company made the decision to get all Auckland based staff to be working from home by the end of the week. It was a huge task as… Read More: Best Dressed Fancy Fold Card and Matchbox Gift Box »