It’s time for me to destash and I’ve decided to try something different. I have some mystery boxes of lightly used stamps and dies that need new homes. I have spent quite some time organising the boxes and I think there are some fabulous sets to be had. For each item in a box, I… Continue reading Crafty Destash Charity Sale – Mystery Boxes
Category: Handmade Cards
Pearl Peonies
Clean and simple doesn't always have to mean plain white spaces. By embossing stamped images with a clear or pearl white powder, you can add subtle interest whilst still getting the CAS look. The large floral images in the Pretty Pink Posh Peonies stamp set work well for this technique. On a panel of white… Continue reading Pearl Peonies
Modern Lines with WOW
Today I'm sharing a card inspired by the WOW Facebook challenge theme this month, which is Masculine. The gold embossing really steps this card up and the simple, bold design works well for masculine cards. I hope you’ll join me on the WOW Embossing blog, where you can read more about how I made this… Continue reading Modern Lines with WOW
Spellbinders Sparkling Christmas Dies
Today I'm sharing cards featuring some fabulous products from the Spellbinders Sparkling Christmas Dies collection. I love the layering die sets in this collection and they work so well with the new Sparkling Christmas Glimmer Collection. Card 1 For my first card, I'm using the Joyful Christmas Tree D-Lites set. There are 20 Dies in… Continue reading Spellbinders Sparkling Christmas Dies
Hello Bluebird Garden Party
Today I’m sharing a card featuring the fabulous new Fairy Glade Vertical slimline die from Hello Bluebird. Teamed with the Garden Party stamp set, it's easy to create fabulous scenes. I began by die cutting the Fairy Glade Vertical slimline die from Bristol Smooth card. On the main background, I blended an evening sky with distress… Continue reading Hello Bluebird Garden Party
Hibiscus and Silver Damask
I’ve reached for my Pretty Pink Posh floral stamps for my card today. I love the Hibiscus stamp set - it makes me think of warm summers and tropical destinations. All my images are coloured with copics and cut out with the coordinating dies. I arranged them in a cluster, then used liquid glue to… Continue reading Hibiscus and Silver Damask
Spellbinders Sparkling Christmas Glimmer
Today I'm sharing cards featuring some fun products from the Spellbinders Sparkling Christmas Glimmer collection. Glimmer hot foiling is just perfect for Christmas cards and this collection has something for everyone. My cards today feature the wonderful Christmas Sweater Borders, along with the Glimmer Poinsettia. Card 1 I chose a gold, black and white theme for… Continue reading Spellbinders Sparkling Christmas Glimmer
Create a Scene Series
Today I'm excited to share the first card in a new series over on the Pretty Pink Posh blog. I'll be sharing how to create different scenes using a mix of older and newer sets from Pretty Pink Posh. For my first scene card, I'm heading to the beach! Join me on the Pretty Pink… Continue reading Create a Scene Series
Hello Bluebird Fairy Dance
I love adding rainbows to my cards. This pretty fairy from the Hello Bluebird Fairy Dance set is leaving a rainbow trail behind her as she skips across the card. I began by freehand drawing a mask for my card on some thin copy paper. I fussy cut out the trail, then taped the mask to… Continue reading Hello Bluebird Fairy Dance
Spellbinders Christmas Foiled Basics by Yana Smakula
Today I'm sharing cards featuring some fabulous products from the Spellbinders Christmas Foiled Basics collection by Yana Smakula. This is a beautiful collection for creating holiday cards. I think foiling always makes projects look extra special. My cards today use the must-have Yana's Christmas Sentiments set, along with the versatile Christmas Organic Foliage set. Both… Continue reading Spellbinders Christmas Foiled Basics by Yana Smakula
