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Brightly Gleaming Christmas List Jotters

Brightly Gleaming Christmas List Jotters

These Brightly Gleaming Christmas List Jotters were my swap for our August Paper Dolls meeting recently. More about them soon. First a quick update of my recent tech problems and updates that I'm planning. As a crafter, like many of you I'm sure, I prefer to spend my...

20 days of paper projects – day 7

20 days of paper projects – day 7

Onto Day 7 of our 20 day series of projects using patterned paper (also known as Designer Series Paper or DSP for short). Today we're using patterned paper to transform low cost stationery into a pretty gift to give or keep. We started with a cheap and cheerful jotter...

Swaps from Telford

Swaps from Telford

I mentioned that we did some swapping at our Stampin' Up! Regional event last weekend and I shared the swaps that I made for others here. I finally got chance to photograph the lovely swaps I got in return. And a few 3D items: Spoiler alert ... ... and a few items...

Gold decorated candle

Gold decorated candle

A share from a guest designer today - this was a wonderful Christmas gift that I received from one of my SU! demo friends. She used lush metallics from the Spring Summer catalogue to dress up a plain vanilla candle. Each one of the Watercolor Wonder Washi Tapes...

Notebook swaps for my team mates

Notebook swaps for my team mates

Just got back in after a great afternoon out with the team! I've got some fabulous swaps that I'll share with you in a few days. We had brilliant demonstration from Joanne involving reinkers and baby wipes and also a fun make and take that I know some of the team will...

Sale-a-bration countdown – 1 day to go!

Sale-a-bration countdown – 1 day to go!

We're so very close to the end of our 2012 Sale-a-bration now. I'm afraid you've now missed the deadline for getting hold of an extra stamp set with your starter kit and I need to receive your order and payment by 7pm tomorrow, if there's still  a Sale-a-bration...