Tuesday 26 April 2022

Four ideas for In the Moment stamp set

Stampin Up UK In the Moment All Things Stampy

As soon as I saw the gorgeous In the Moment stamp set, I knew I wanted to run a class with it. In fact, I am running not one but three different classes with it, as I transition into my new system of showcasing a stamp set each month.

My first event was a fun evening on Zoom combining this fab set with the technique of paper piecing and beautiful Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper (which is retiring and I believe has now sold out).

We made four beautiful cards, some of which were inspired by my talented friend Julie at The Paper Haven.

Tuesday 19 April 2022

Card design basics using On the Horizon

Card design basics tips Stampin Up

As a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator, I’m often told that card design is a struggle and some people can only get results they are happy with by copying. Well I’m here to help!

In today’s blog post – and on my Facebook and Instagram posts all week – I will be sharing foolproof tips for designing cards, along with sketches, colour coordination and even a little bit of maths.

Tuesday 12 April 2022

LOTS of card ideas using Memories & More cards

What a Year Memories & More Stampin Up UK
 
Let’s talk about Stampin’ Up!®’s Memories & More Cards today. They are perfect for simple scrapbooking of course – but the “& More” part of the name means you can use them for all kinds of projects... including cards.

Here are lots of projects I’ve made using the Heart & Home Memories & More Cards and, my particular favourite, What a Year Memories & More Cards... which are now reduced to just £5.55 a pack.

Tuesday 5 April 2022

Simply Succulents Flowerpot Pocket Card (with tutorial)

Simply Succulents Stampin Up UK

Sometimes it’s fun to revisit old designs with newer Stampin’ Up!® stamp sets and this is exactly what I did for my Crafty Friday class this month, by making a flowerpot pocket card using the Simply Succulents stamp set.

The small print

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