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Foxy Friends Stamp Set

The Foxy Friends stamp set is versatile and can be used for any occasion. Are you looking for a cute woodland stamp set? I think that you will adore Foxy Friends. You can build your own fox and other furry friends such as raccoons, rabbits, wolves, squirrels and deer. Have a look at the cards […]

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Celebrate You Stamp Set

The Celebrate You stamp set is big. The thing is, I love big stamps (and I cannot lie). Did you just sing that in your head? Are you a fan of big stamps too? They can stand on their own and instantly make your cards look gorgeous. The cards I made were super easy. I […]

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Sweet Cupcake Stamp Set

Let’s use the Sweet Cupcake stamp set for a fun technique. Aren’t cupcakes the sweetest when used in birthday cards? This stamp set layers the icing and cups beautifully. Try layering them in monochrome, like how I’ve done with my cards. I love that the stamps are photopolymer for see-through stamping. It has coordinating dies […]

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When Your Stamp Sets and Inks Retire

When your stamp sets and inks retire, you keep them and enjoy them. It’s always an exciting time when new products are released. Sadly, some items also need to go, just like this set of festive papers I used in my cards from the last annual catalogue. However, if you’ve been collecting Stampin’ Up! goodies […]

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Balloon Bouquet Punch

Let’s use the Balloon Bouquet Punch for birthday cards. Do you sometimes just want to make birthday cards that are all the same? This birthday card layout is super easy and fun. I paired the Balloon Bouquet Punch with Designer Series Paper (DSP). Here’s how: Trim your Designer Series Paper (DSP) to 4 inch squares. […]

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Number Of Years Stamp Set

Let’s use the Number of Years stamp set to make birthday cards. Personalised cards are my best-sellers at weekend markets, especially milestone birthday ones. Here’s how I made the card: Stamp the number with Versamark and then heat emboss in gold on a Basic White card front. Do the same with the dots. Stamp the […]

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Botanicals For You Card

Let’s make a Botanicals For You card. This stamp set is a Sale-a-bration freebie. I love a big stamp that can stand on it’s own and the Botanicals For You does that. Look how it dominates the card front beautifully. This card is effortless, clean and simple. Here’s how: Stamp the Just For You on […]

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Colouring With Markers

Today we are colouring with markers. Have you fallen in-love with colouring all over again? When I was little my mum would often bring home a thick colouring book for me. As a treat, I would also get a fresh pack of Crayola with the built-in sharpener. Remember those? Did you enjoy colouring with Crayola […]

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Envelope Card Inspiration

Here’s an envelope card inspiration that uses the Envelope Punch Board. It’s perfect for a gift card, wishing well, cash or a little gift. It’s an easy fun-fold technique for the 6×6 Designer Series Paper (DSP). I like to use an embossing folder for texture too. If you notice, I attached an embossed sheet on […]

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The Open Sea Card Inspiration

The Open Sea card inspiration that you see here uses the stamp set and a background stamp. The struggle is real when it comes to making cards for men. Luckily, The Open Sea takes care of that problem. Nautical images suit many occasions, especially birthdays. I also used the Hardwood background stamp for a textured […]

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Gift Card Holder Inspiration

This gift card holder inspiration is fun and easy to make when you have the Envelope Punch Board. I also used the B.Y.O.P. stamp set because it has greetings and words appropriate for gift vouchers and cash. Bring out your Designer Series Paper (DSP) too because this is a great opportunity to use them for […]

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Cheerful Critters Card

Let’s make a Cheerful Critters card to welcome the new year. Happy 2015 everyone. Are you ready to stamp and get creative? Did you know that the beginning of the year is the best time to stock up and make birthday cards? Do you have a list of birthdays that are coming up? Take this […]

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Mixed Bunch and Simply Stars

Let’s use the Mixed Bunch and Simply Stars stamp sets to make pop-up cards. On our recent stamp club, the ladies and I had so much fun making this card. The card folds flat and when you open it, flowers pop-up in the middle. Do you also like cards with a surprise element? They are […]

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Card-In-A-Box

A Card-In-A-Box is like a jack-in-a-box, only something beautiful like a bouquet of flowers pop-up when opened instead of a clown. Do you like pop-up cards? Kids love them too that’s why I want to teach them how to make one. It’s a fun-fold technique that the kids will learn during the school holidays so […]

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The Great Outdoors

Let’s use The Great Outdoors stamp set for an invitation card. Do you like to camp? Our family loves camping and we take every chance to go when the weather is nice. We enjoy camping trips with friends where we stay for days to get re-acquainted and catch-up on what’s everyone been up to. It’s […]