Sympathy and Thinking of You cards are probably the hardest cards to make because it’s not the happiest of events. You’re not alone when you find yourself at a loss for words during stressful and challenging times. Words don’t come easily when friends or family suffer from a debilitating or life-threatening illness and when someone […]
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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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B.Y.O.P Stamp Set
The B.Y.O.P stamp set is perfect for gift-voucher cards. The silly season is just around the corner and the shops are already filled with people in a rush. You must be scratching your heads thinking how you’re going to make Christmas easy on your schedule and your pocket. And what to do with discerning teenagers […]
Let’s make non-traditional Christmas cards. What happens when you don’t have Christmas stamp sets? Go through your stamp collection and envision them in a different light. Will using Christmas colours help? The two cards above were made using stamp sets not meant for Christmas but as you can see I managed to make Christmas cards […]
Let’s use the Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies to make Christmas cards. I used the set of dies, Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Woodland Embossing Folder to make my card. Notice how I used the left over cut-out circle to make another card? It’s a clever technique for using left-overs when you’re die cutting or […]
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 […]
Let’s make a gorgeous wishing well card. The B.Y.O.P. stamp set and the Cheers To Love stamp set coordinate so well in this card. I also used the Envelope Punch Board to help me create the envelope. Here’s how: Create an envelope with the Envelope Punch Board. Use a piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) […]
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 […]
This Wonderland Christmas card uses the stamp set and the beautiful 6×6 Vellum Designer Series Paper (DSP). I love how beautiful the stamp set is. The trees look gorgeous when stamped repeatedly to form a forest. The use of the 6×6 Vellum elevates the card and gives it an elegant finishing touch. Here’s how I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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Silhouettes & Script
The Silhouettes & Script stamp set is a Hostess Set available to anyone who has a creative catch-up party. Having a party is easier than you think. All you need to do is gather your friends because everything else will be done by me. So what happens next? First we organise a suitable date and […]
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 […]
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 […]