Watercolour embossing technique on Shimmery White cardstock is a fun technique. Do you like clean and simple cards? So do I. It’s my go-to technique when I need to make a quick but stunning-looking card. Here’s how to make the card: On a Shimmery White card front, stamp a greeting 3 or 4 times in […]
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Embossing techniques are fun to learn. Warning: it’s so fun that it’s habit-forming. Once you start, it’s hard to stop. Technique 1 – Stamping on heated powder. On a sheet of Basic White cardstock, ink a clear-mount block with Versamark, sprinkle silver embossing powder and then heat. Repeat this process 3 or 4 times until […]
The new Occasions Catalogue 2014 is here and we’ve got a lot of exciting products to inspire creativity. One of my favourites from the catalogue is the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. It’s fun to make bookmarkers, tags, and packaging with this punch. What other projects can you create with it? How about a little match […]
School holiday fun is here again. Hello and Happy New Year to all. I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas break and that the New Year brings you and your family renewed hope and continued blessings. I had a good Christmas break and am now refreshed and ready to share crafting ideas with the […]
Here are 3 Christmas card ideas that are quick to make, including a gift card holder for easy gift-giving. Gift Card Holder – We all know how hard it is to find gifts for teenagers. More often than not, they prefer cash or gift cards so that they can buy items on their wish list. […]
I’m inspired by Steiner education everyday. The Waldorf style of education founded by Rudolf Steiner fascinates me. I like the idea of developing my imagination through sensory experiences. Perhaps that is why I am such an advocate of handmade items. Being a Rudolf Steiner mum to my children, I expose them to handmade things everyday thru the […]
Embossing folders add texture to your cards without the extra bulk. Do you remember the days when embossed stationery were limited to letterpress companies and designs were for weddings and engagements only? I remember my anticipation as I waited for my wedding invitations many years ago, ordered from a letterpress company in America. The satisfaction […]
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I Love the SU! Punch
A punch is a valuable tool in card making and I love the SU! punch. Card making for me will never be the same without it. Coordination is key for an enjoyable stamping experience. Cutting is easier and fussy-cutting takes a back seat when products coordinate. I love decorative edges and a border does that […]
The Envelope Punch Board is finally here and I’m excited for you to try it. It’s a compact little tool that makes 66 different sizes of envelopes. It’s easy to use and has no complicated instructions to follow. Sizes and instructions are printed on the board for your convenience. Have a look at the 2 […]
Christmas card punch art is a fun project for the holidays. Even the kids can participate and I assure you, you will all love it. Here’s how to make the Santa card: On a piece of Blushing Bride card base, attach a striped embossed Basic White border on top. At the bottom, attach a Chocolate […]
Here’s a children’s room decor that the kids will love. It’s a fun-fold project to keep their hands busy during the school holidays. Creating the rosette is easy with the help of the Simply Scored Scoring Tool. Other products that you may use are punches and dies with coordinating stamp sets. I also like to […]
Journal making class is a fun memory-keeping activity that the kids will love. This will also keep them busy and creative on the school holidays. It’s a gorgeous way of documenting the holidays by writing, inserting photos and ephemera to the book. I love to fill it and then look at it years later to […]
Cards in a bag will keep the kids busy during the school holidays. You might even want to join them so you can make some for personal use. When making cards with children, birthday cards are your best bet because they are always invited to parties. A few ideas for the cards would be sports, […]
Felt tablet and device cover is a boredom buster during the school holidays. Personalise and add whimsy to your sewing project by using the shaker card technique. I love that felt doesn’t fringe and unravel like fabric so this eliminates the need to tidy up loose fibres. Here’s how: Measure and cut to size 2 […]
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Stamp Workshops
Stamp workshops is an opportunity to use both retired and current stamp sets, tools and ink pads in the studio. This is a fun activity that you can do in the studio. There are no rules except that you must bring your own card stock, paper trimmer, clear-mount blocks and adhesives. I suggest that you […]