Hi there I’ve lost count of the number of wedding anniversary cards I’ve made in the last two months – but it’s been a few. This one is fancy fold using the Gate Fold technique. I started with a normal card base but rather than score it in the center I scored two side panels… Read More: Gate Fold Wedding Anniversary and Wedding Card »
Hi there It’s been a very relaxing weekend – enjoying the sunshine, reading my book and entertaining some overseas guests. I haven’t done any stamping this weekend but that’s OK. My monthly card classes have started again for the year and here are the first two projects the ladies made. They have to make some… Read More: Bloomin’ Love and Beautiful You – February Card Class projects »
Hi there Yesterday I posted some note cards I’d created using the One Sheet Wonder technique. Most One Sheet Wonder templates are designed for 12 x 12″ sheets of DSP but I’ve created four templates that each use a 6 x 6″ piece and can be used to make 5 note cards. Here are the… Read More: 6 x 6 One Sheet Wonder templates for Note Cards »
Hi there I enjoy creating cards using the One Sheet Wonder technique. A couple of months ago I created 4 different templates that use a 6 x 6″ piece of DSP to create 5 note cards. Here are two of the templates using Christmas papers from the current Holiday catalogue. These templates can be used for… Read More: 6×6 One Sheet Wonder using Notecards »
Hi there It’s a bit scary when you realise that in a months time Christmas will be over! Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I have an idea of what I’m going to create for my family gifts this year but that is as far as I’ve got – I must get cracking as… Read More: Mask within a Mask – November Card Class »
Hi there Our ‘make n take’ at last month’s training was a Swing Card. This style of card has been around for a long time but it’s the first time I’ve made it! We’ve used a number of new products from the Holiday Catalogue on this card. Have a guess and leave me a comment listing… Read More: Cookie Cutter Swing Card »
Hi there This month I’ve taught the Shaving Foam Technique at my card classes. It’s a great technique and heaps of fun to do. Just make sure you have paper towels handy as you do get it bit messy – part of the fun. This sample uses four ink colours – Real Red, Cherry Cobbler,… Read More: Shaving Foam Technique – September card class »
Hi there I had already decided to use the baby wipe technique when my second card class emailed and asked if they could have Christmas themed cards. Not a problem – this technique works well for any theme. I decided to go with the Embellished Ornaments stamp set and use the baubles images. The colours… Read More: Baby Wipe Technique – Part Two – Christmas Theme »
Hi there At last months card classes I taught the Baby Wipe Technique. This technique has been around for some time but I’d never tried it prior to last month! Thanks to Delys Cram for sharing her creation – you inspired me to give it a go and I LOVE this technique. All you need… Read More: Baby Wipe Technique – Part One »
Hi there Last month a friends son turned five which is a pretty big day for a kid – starting school. So I had to make a special card. It’s ages since I made a Spinner Card. I have a big container of American pennies (about the size of our 10 cents) which I used… Read More: Spinner Shaker Card in One »
Hi there Back again with another creation using product from the It’s My Party Suite this time. For this card I’ve used the It’s My Party DSP for the balloons – which were punched out using the Balloon Bouquet Punch – and the strip down the side. I love how our Washi Tape comes in… Read More: Buckle Card Fancy Fold »
Hi there I hadn’t realised my posts had been so few and far between – I need to create some extra hours in the evening somehow so I can get ahead! It’s now less than one month till the new annual catalogue goes live and I still have so many samples to show you from… Read More: Botanical Gardens creations »
Hi there I’ve had a very productive evening tonight – something I’ve been wanting to do for ages. I am now the proud owner of a tidy desk 🙂 well for at least for one night! I’ve rearranged my craft space and in the process had a tidy up. I’ll try and take a photo… Read More: Botanical Blooms Z Fold Card »
Hi there Today’s card uses a really effective technique called Bokeh. Our Demo Support team based in Australia are wonderful and I’ve had a bit of help lately from Clare so I wanted to send her a card to say ‘thanks’ for her patience and help. To create a card with this technique first sponge… Read More: Bokeh Technique »
Hi there One of my favourite sets from the Annual Catalogue is Awesomely Artistic. I have used it in so many different styles of cards but I think this is one of my favourites. I saw this card created by Deb Valder (a US demo) and just had to give it a go. My colours… Read More: Burnishing Technique with Awesomely Artistic »