Author Archives: Paula Reid

Designer Series Paper Sale – Buy 3, Get 1 FREE

By | September 4, 2019

We all love gorgeous Designer Series Paper. Back by popular demand, we are bringing back the Designer Series Paper Sale! From 4–30 September, you can buy three packages of selected Designer Series Paper, and get one FREE!  Below is the list of papers you can select from: Here are some projects that Stampin’ Up! have… Read More: Designer Series Paper Sale – Buy 3, Get 1 FREE »

A Good Man – Happy Father’s Day

By | September 1, 2019

Hi there Today has been Father’s Day here in New Zealand and to celebrate we had a lovely family lunch together.  Thanks Dad for your continued love, support and encouragement. I’ve used the new set ‘A Good Man’ a number of times for masculine cards and today I was able to combine the image with… Read More: A Good Man – Happy Father’s Day »

Waterfront – Two Time Stamping Masculine Card

By | August 29, 2019

Hi there I’ve really enjoyed using the Waterfront stamp set this month.  I’ve managed to get four different looks with this set – you’d have to say its a versatile set. In my last post I used the images to create a beach scene and today I’m creating a mountain scene. It’s Father’s Day here… Read More: Waterfront – Two Time Stamping Masculine Card »

Waterfront Masculine Card with a Polaroid Look

By | August 27, 2019

Hi there Carrying on with the Waterfront stamp here’s another creation with a lovely island theme.  My boss had a big birthday yesterday and is currently on holiday in the islands so what better set to use for a special card.  While I was creating this card I also did a ‘Father’s Day’ option. I’ve… Read More: Waterfront Masculine Card with a Polaroid Look »

A Good Man and Waterfront – Masculine Card Combination

By | August 25, 2019

Hi there Today’s cards feature two sets that work well together to create masculine cards – A Good Man and Waterfront. To create these cards I stamped the image of the man first in Memento Black then created a mask to cover his legs and lower part of the chair.   With the mask applied I… Read More: A Good Man and Waterfront – Masculine Card Combination »

Bird Ballad – Inks and Blender Pens

By | August 15, 2019

Hi there I don’t know about you but I find colouring in very relaxing.  In my two previous posts I’ve shared different methods of colouring in – Watercolour Pencils and Stampin’ Blends.  Here is another option for you – colouring in with our ink pads and a Blender Pen. When using ink to colour in… Read More: Bird Ballad – Inks and Blender Pens »

Bird Ballad – Stampin’ Blends ‘Z’ Fold

By | August 14, 2019

Hi there Today I have the second card I created with the Free As A Bird stamp set.  This time my colouring method is with our Stampin’ Blends.  There are now 36 colours available – in light and dark plus Bronze and Ivory.  Check out page 179 of the Annual Catalogue to see the colour… Read More: Bird Ballad – Stampin’ Blends ‘Z’ Fold »

Bird Ballad – Watercolour Pencils

By | August 13, 2019

Hi there I didn’t realise it was that long since I’d done a post – so to make up I’ll share three posts over the next three days. While my friend was travelling overseas a couple of months ago she lent me her Free As A Bird stamp set – so I stamped the main… Read More: Bird Ballad – Watercolour Pencils »

Fable Friends – Baby Cards

By | July 31, 2019

Hi there There seems to have been something in the water at work – 5 of my colleagues have become parents (either for the first time or again).  So far we’ve had 2 boys and 3 girls with one more arrival due in the next couple of months.  After seeing a card made by my… Read More: Fable Friends – Baby Cards »

Woven Heirlooms from the Woven Threads Suite

By | July 21, 2019

Hi there My project today is a card we made at a recent team training and uses products from the new Woven Threads Suite (pages 12-14 Annual Catalogue).  I don’t have this suite so it was great to create a card and be able to share it with you.  This suite consists of a stamp… Read More: Woven Heirlooms from the Woven Threads Suite »

Parcels and Petals in Mosaic Mood

By | July 15, 2019

Hi there At our OnStage event back in April Stampin’ Up! gave us each a pack of the Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper as an ‘all attendee’ giveaway.  Now this paper was not high on my wish list but I thought I’d cut into it and get creating.  I teamed it with one of… Read More: Parcels and Petals in Mosaic Mood »

Floral Essence Gate Fold Card

By | July 11, 2019

Hi there Yesterday I shared a card using products from the Perennial Essence Suite.  After making the first cut in the beautiful Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper I decided to do some more cutting with one of the other designs.  This is another card design by Patty Bennett with a few changes to fit our… Read More: Floral Essence Gate Fold Card »

Floral Essence Altered Fold Card

By | July 10, 2019

Hi there I think it’s safe to say a fair number of us have fallen in love with the Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper – the colours and images are stunning.  If you don’t know what I’m talking about turn to page 108 and 166 of the Annual catalogue to see this gorgeous paper.  The… Read More: Floral Essence Altered Fold Card »