This post will be photo heavy and I hope it will offer some inspiration to you. Scroll down for the show and tell video sharing some teaching tips and a couple more of the samples I made. I am REALLY excited that we got to choose punch or dies with two of the stamp sets (spoiler I chose punches with both!) What about you? This card made with Labelled with Love was super simple to create. I love how the Pretty in Pink and Summer Splash co-ordinate. Next we have Spotlight on Nature. We created the ver simple easel card. The use of Basic Beige is a bit washed out in this photo but see below for the ones I created for display Do you like this new colour? In theory Basic Beige sounds unexciting but I LOVE it. Zoom in to see the detail that I got using our gorgeous stamps both on the white layers and tone on tone to create the background elements. And now on to my Tune in Samples. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this fun retro stamp set and made a selection of samples using it. If you are of a certain age and from the UK, you will see I created one with a BBC test card effect! Did your TV look like this? For the show and tell video with more information and teaching tips, just click here: If you find this post helpful, CLICK HERE to sign up to my demo newsletter list for free monthly exclusive extras?

There are eight more days (including today) left in September which means eight more days left to take advantage of the Get & Go Promotion (see promotion details below). So I thought I would some

There are eight more days (including today) left in September which means eight more days left to take advantage of the Get & Go Promotion (see promotion details below). So I thought I would some

There are eight more days (including today) left in September which means eight more days left to take advantage of the Get & Go Promotion (see promotion details below). So I thought I would some

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Virtual Stamp Night - May 16 Challenge I "My challenge for you is to try your luck at making a monochromatic green (with envy) card. You may only use shades of green with 1 neutral. All embellishments and papers must be green. No additional colors can be used. Your ribbon can only have green unless it contains your neutral color. This goes the same for your brads, buttons, charms, hardware, etc... ONLY GREEN!!! (if your dp has more than green, don't use it.)" Fantastic News... I'm not green with envy. Really, I'm not. LOL! Wish RAKs: Upsy Daisy, CB Birds & Swirls, sclloped Nesties Stamps: Upsy Daisy - SU, Tag Lines - Gina K Designs Colors: certainly celery, white

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Happy Friday! I seriously can't BELIEVE it's Friday! This week has flown by at break-neck speed. Let's just say Rebecca and I had a BALL in Disneyland. It was everything I hoped for! I wanted to see a few more smiles from My Girl but I realize, now, she was well and truly EXHAUSTED the entire time! She hadn't had a decent sleep in WEEKS … never recovered from her birthday "sleep" over the weekend before and was just totally bagged. Despite that she went hard every day. We got to the park at opening every day and stayed until closing. The second and third day we did take a 2 hour break for a swim back at the hotel but that was more ME needing the rest than her. I needed a 10 minute power nap then we were off again. Here are some of my favourite shots from our time together … On the plane ... Day 1 - California Adventure (not-so-patiently waiting!!) Love this pic! LOVE these two pics together. I just HAD to post it on my Facebook page with the caption "What a difference a day makes!" LMAO - cracks me up every time! A pic with the Mouse that started it all ... Another EPIC pic! Hysterical! This was on the Cars Speedway Racers ride. Doesn't get any better than that!!! … and I was trying to recreate my favourite Disney shot from 2010 … our first trip to the Magic Kingdom. This is Rebecca when she was 7 … and now at 13. I couldn't quite remember the angle in my head … pretty close :) Over the last week I have chipped away at putting all my pictures into my Project Life app. I have used it for other things but never actually printed anything. My plan was to print out a little album for Rebecca. I'm about 2/3 done. Love the app! It is so quick and easy! I had all the pictures into layouts before I even landed back in Canada. I have put in the journalling cards and journalling as I've been waiting at the school, waiting at singing lessons, waiting at doctors appointments … again, quick and easy. Alas … I think I will only print out one page. I costed it out at Costco … each 12" x 12" page is $6.99 … and I have about 15 pages … so it will cost over $100 to get them printed! To print the 4" x 6" pictures and put them into my Project Life sleeves will cost $.70 for the pictures (and the cost of the cards and sleeves, of which I have a huge stash of downstairs already). So … back to "old school" albums (which I DO love they are just not as easy t do "on the go"). I DO want to print out at least ONE 12" x 12" page, just to see how it looks … and then to price out any cheaper alternatives. Truly - SO quick and easy! Right! You didn't come here just to hear about my trip … you want to see a project! Well … I've got ya covered on that! As you probably have heard, up here in Northern Alberta, the town of Fort McMurray has been on fire for over a week. Rebecca and I left the day it started and we had constant updates from Craig while we were gone. In a nutshell … 88,000 - 90,000 people were evacuated (the ENTIRE town … including patients at the hospital!) No deaths, 2 births. 10% of the town was destroyed. 2,400 buildings have been destroyed … but 90% (24,000) buildings are still undamaged (or at least not touched by the fires). The entire country has risen to help those affected. It truly is mind boggling to watch on the news. The refugees are now able to access pre-loaded debit cards and there are LOTS of donations of items needed. The entire operation and man-power required is staggering. I have a number of friends who have Fort Mac residents staying with them. Some of these refugees are their family/friends, some my friends had never met before. People are opening their homes, wallets and hearts to help in any way they can. Residents won't be able to return for weeks or MONTHS, as recovery and repair of the damage has only just begun. ANYway …. when I came home Monday I needed to make a third card for my class Tuesday night. I had originally planned a fun, bright card. Alas, I was in a very sombre mood and bright and perky just wasn't in me. Instead I wanted a soothing, neutral loving card. I turned to pinterest for some inspiration. I came across a few … as I started CASEing them I came across a card I loved … and coincidentally it was a card I had created a few years ago. Remember this one? This card was created back in October 2013. You can check the original post out here. To date it has had 17,296 hits on my blog. Seriously??? It's VERY popular. I stared at it and thought it would be a lovely card to CASE … so I did. Here is what I came up with … Love. I came up with about 7 different versions - one with a yellow shaded square, a smaller shaded yellow square, a Mint Macaron shaded circle, a Lost Lagoon shaded circle, no shaded circle or square … and on and on. In the end my favourite was this one. It just strikes me. I used the retiring set Serene Silhouettes for the flowers and and Rose Wonder for the sentiment. First - measurements … the base is Whisper White - 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" Black Layer - 5 1/4" x 4" Smoky Slate Layer - 5" x 3 3/4" Top Whisper White layer - 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" First you make a mask with the (RETIRING!!) 2 1/2" circle punch. Using a finger dauber you gently ink Smoky Slate through the circle mask, using circular motions so you don't leave any harsh lines in the shading (Why do you do the shading first instead of the image stamping? You do the shading first just to make sure the image doesn't smudge.) Once you have your circle shaded you stamp the image (I like to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to get perfect placement on this one as my Serene Silhouettes is a wood mounted set) and then stamp the sentiment (remember to use your pierce mat when stamping with your photopolymer sentiments!) To finish the card off I used my Clear Wink of Stella for some shimmer on the black flowers. I also added three rhinestones to the flowers for a subtle sparkle. Love love love this card I would send one to every Fort Mac refugee, if I could. xoxo Love and prayers to each and every one of my Alberta 88,000 brothers and sisters. So that's been my week! I hope yours was quick, that you got some crafting in and that you have an exciting weekend planned. Whatever you get up to, I hope you have a stampy time! Tam

Create a special Valentine's Day card using the new Stampin' Up! Sending Love stamp set and dies. This adorable mailbox card features an interactive design with a moving flag, crafted using the unique Arrow Fun Fold. Check out the step-by-step video tutorial and grab the free PDF with instructions, measurements, and a clickable supply list. The card's background showcases the Adoring Hearts Designer Series Paper, available as a free gift choice during Stampin' Up Saleabration 2024. Don't miss the official launch on Thursday, January 4, and get ready to spread love and creativity with this charming handmade card.

Did you know you can stamp and color on Designer Paper? Let me Show You How! I loved making these cards featuring the Stampin' Up! Country Woods designer paper and the Country Flowers bundle!! Hope you enjoyed watching the video yesterday.. if you missed it, please watch the replay below! Watch the Country Flowers Video Replay: If you are reading this in an email, please watch the video on my blog, or on my YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/8Z4tg6JnlRc Isn't this just soo cool? Stamp the pot, jug and stool onto Country Woods designer paper with Memento Black ink, then color

Working on a card swap using bundles. Here is another sample. I think I like this one the best! How about you? It is a z fold card. The card front is folded back on itself and then I layered a piece of the In Color paper stack (Pistachio Pudding) on to that narrow side. I used the Backyard Basics stamp set and the Backyard Basics framelits for the flower. The "With Sympathy" is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set. The inside verse is from the Love and Sympathy stamp set. All products from Stampin'Up!

There are eight more days (including today) left in September which means eight more days left to take advantage of the Get & Go Promotion (see promotion details below). So I thought I would some

Good Grief its November already, I will not panic that I still have a few Christmas cards to make. If like me you have a few to make then this months Penny Black Saturday Challenge will help a bit. Its called All Wrapped Up and if like me you have a few PB stamps with critters wearing scarves the hardest thing you will have to do it chose. I decided to use a little used cling from the old style Penny Black even my little goose is wrapped up, little does he know why they looking after him so well! The sketch is from Splitcoast Stampers card sketch 511 which was fine till it came to embellishments. I added the button and holly and decided that I could go down the CAS path. I decided on stamping the sentiment on the circle image mat. I nearly cried when it went wrong cos it was the first card since Mr Mojo left that I really liked. Hopefully you can't see where it all went pants, a very fine black pen and a not too steady hand filled in the missing parts. The papers are LOTV and my picket fence is from MFT, the dotty border is from Stampin Up. Do pop over and check out the team. Thank you for the lovely comments about the my crochet blanket and thankfully the headache has passed too, fingers crossed.

Hey Everyone Welcome to another Wednesday! It’s time for a new challenge at Colour INKspiration Challenges and a blog hop! This challenge is a facebook challenge where the design team members choose

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Yesterday I was asked by Stampin Up to present a WOW demonstration at Brisbane Regionals. I don't know if this technique has a name but I decided to show the technique of inking up the inside of your embossing folder which accentuates the embossed pattern after it is run through the Big Shot Machine. For those wanting to give it a go here are the steps I follow to achieve the best results:- You will need: cardstock of your choice which is smaller than the embossing folder itself. Ink Pad Embossing folder Brayer Dotto (repositionable glue tape) Big Shot and plates First thing to do is ink up your brayer with the ink pad making sure it is well covered. Run the inked Brayer back and forwards over the inside of the embossing folder (the recessed side only) till the ink is well and evenly distributed. Run a bit of Dotto on the back of your piece of cardstock so that when you place it on the other side of the folder it will stick down in place and not move making it easier to assemble the big shot sandwich without the cardstock shifting and rubbing ink where you don't want it. Close the folder up and place it on the multipurpose platform with only tab 1 open between the cutting plates an run it through the big shot slowly. It might be a tight squeeze but it ensures that the ink touches all parts of the background embossed image. Open the folder and Vwala (is that a word). To clean my folder and Brayer I just run them under a cold tap till they are clean and pat dry with a piece of paper towel. I demonstrated the JOY card from my previous Post but also showed some other examples using different coloured inks and other embossing folders and the effects you can get. Here I used the striped embossing folder and I ran it through twice, reinking the folder to make the impression darker and then running it through again after turning the cardstock 90 degrees to achieve the checkered pattern. This would make a great man's card. I used Cajun Craze ink on More Mustard cardstock and Early Espresso for the greeting. The next card I used the Finiel flowers folder with Crumb Cake Ink on Naturals Ivory Cardstock. I was really happy with this card. This is the new Kindness Matters stamp set which I just love and it's only $19.95. This was a favourite of mine also, the Petals a Plenty Folder using Pool Party Ink on Whisper White Cardstock. This looks so pretty in real life. I added a bit of ruffled ribbon and added the flower which is the spiky flower cut twice from the Blossom Party Big Shot Die. I spritzed it with Frost White shimmer paint in a spray bottle mixed with rubbing Alcohol giving it a couple of goes for maximum effect. A relatively easy card for a workshop I think. Hope you can follow my instructions but if you have any questions, feel free to email me and I'd be happy to help you out.

Dive into the enchanting world of card making with my latest video tutorial, where I'll unveil the delightful Upright Z Fun Fold Cards! Join me in this creative adventure as we bring a cute twist to the classic Z Fold design using the "Cutest Cows" stamp set. In this class, I'll not only demonstrate the step-by-step process but also share expert tips on crafting a charming barn and barn door background that adds a whimsical touch to your creations. Download the PDF for detailed instructions and a supply list, and get ready to explore the versatility of Upright Z Folds in both portrait and landscape orientations. Whether you choose the stopper-on-top style for stability or the card base backing, these free-standing cards are sure to become your next crafting obsession.

Oh my goodness! My Pinterest profile is going AMAZING. Thank you to all those new ones that have joined me this week - you helped me to reach 6000 followers! YIPEE! I always get excited when I see that I am doing something to inspire others. It's actually already at 6300 now... so let's work on getting to 7000 soon. Click here to follow my profile on Pinterest. I have just highlighted just some of my popular pinned projects from this week. You can click on the picture or the link to go to the demonstrators blog and if you can, please leave them a comment to let them know you were directed from my blog. We like to share the love around right? Nice to give some love and kindness to others. My Most Popular Pinterest Pins - Shawn de Oliviera Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek Julie Gearinger Tami White Bruno Bertucci Christa Halbesma Kathleen Wingerson Renate Ecklmayr Lisa Pretto Jessica Williams Brian King Tracy May Patrice Easton Kylie Bertucci Joanne James Jason Loucks Cheryll Miller Aren't they all amazing? How much inspiration can we get from these wonderful demonstrators. Make sure you drop in and if you can comment on their blogs. Do you live in Australia? Some of the items are Sale-a-Bration Items that you can get for FREE every $90 you spend in my online store. You can see all the Sale-a-Bration items on offer by clicking on the Host Code Club button below. Get a FREE HOST CODE STAMP SET for spending over $50 in my store! Click on Host Code Club button below to find out more information.

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