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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
Spinner and Slider cards are fun and interactive. With the help of a window punch and a little engineering, it’s enjoyable to learn this technique. Here’s how to make the flower spinner card shown in the photo above: Add dots to your card front by using the polka dots embossing folder and then attach it […]
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Paper Trimmer by Stampin’ Up!
The Paper Trimmer by Stampin’ Up! is portable, lightweight and cuts sharply. It’s perfect for card making, scrapbooking and other papercraft projects. Here are it’s features: Includes 1 cutting blade and 1 scoring blade Cutting surface is approximately 12-3/8″ x 7-3/4″ (31.5 x 19.7 cm) Ruler extends to 17″ (43 cm) Replacement cutting blades available, […]
A virtual cardmaking party is a creative catch-up with friends. Sometimes, we all just want to get together after work, at the end of the day or during quiet times on the weekend without leaving the comfort of our sofa. This will appeal even to the most beginner of crafters. Even those who have never […]
DIY gift tags are so much fun to make. The craft house had a massive clean-out on the weekend. Boxes and shelves choking full of stuff were emptied to reveal many things that haven’t seen the light of day in like, maybe a year or so. Instantly, a truckload of ideas came rushing in. There […]
Card stock and how to cut it is a question that pops up in card making. Card stock is the paper that we use for card making and scrapbooking. It is more durable and thicker than your normal printing paper. You have your A4 size which is the preferred size for card making and the […]
Hand-stitched notebook is an easy project to assemble. It’s another boredom buster for you and the kids during the school holidays. Chances are, you already have the supplies in your craft box. First thing to do is to gather your materials – A4 paper, printed or Designer Series Paper, paper piercing tool, needle, thread, multi-purpose […]
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Paper Trimmer and Scorer
A paper trimmer and scorer is a basic tool one should invest in for any type of paper crafting. Make sure that you choose wisely so you don’t end up buying a new one each time. I recommend a good size trimmer that fits both A4 and 12×12 card stock. Mine has an extendable arm […]
“What do I need for card making? Do I need to buy everything?” I get this question many times. My advice is to keep it simple and practical. I suggest choosing high quality products so they last and give you the best outcome. There are so many beautiful products available for paper crafting and it […]
Birthday shaker cards are easy and fun to make with the kids during the school holidays. Take this opportunity to make a few and stock up. After all, there’s always a birthday that’s coming up. I love boredom busters like this, and so will you. First gather your materials: Basic White Cardstock Coloured Cardstock Acetate […]