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Month: December 2013

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Telescoping snowman Christmas card

Telescoping snowman Christmas card

I like to make my downline (those people that joined Stampin' Up! directly through me) a slightly more special Christmas card and this year it's been this telescoping snowman card. This is a mix of different versions of the card that I saw on Pinterest. The little...

Monster Hugs

Monster Hugs

I shared our Whole Lot of Love range at the beginning of the month but at that time we didn't have the Monster Hugs available. These are now in stock and available to buy. You can get Boys (132162): … or Girls (132163): Aren't they cute! Each pack, whether it's boys...

MDS Christmas cards

MDS Christmas cards

Today's card is an MDS hybrid mini Christmas card, using elements that are all included in the basic software package. The wreath stamp from Bright Hopes was changed to Old Olive and then the Colouring Tool used to turn the "berries" Real Red. A strip of digital...

Gift bow bigz with flower ribbon

Gift bow bigz with flower ribbon

I'm busy wrapping Christmas presents today, so I figured I'd share some of my gift wrap solutions with you. A combination of tissue paper and printed cellophane (non-SU) were used to wrap the gift. Flower ribbon (also non-SU) was then tied around the top, split and...

January Template and Technique Class

January Template and Technique Class

SATURDAY 11 January 2014 1.30PM – 3.30PM In January, we’ll be combining a tri-shutter card template and the polished stone technique, to create an expanding birthday card. Everyone will receive a packet of Bright Candy Dots - ideal for adding the look of a brad,...

Masculine circle congrats card

Masculine circle congrats card

As I mentioned on Tuesday, a couple of colleagues at work have recently moved jobs and so I'm making Congratulations cards to help them celebrate. The previous card was a feminine one and this one needed to be masculine. Rather than start over with a different design...

Feminine circle congrats card

Feminine circle congrats card

Don't forget that our Clearance Rack Blitz started today - a great opportunity to grab some crafting bargains! My main crafting task at the moment is still Christmas cards can you believe! I've been making them throughout the year and still I need more. I don't know...

Clearance Rack Blitz starts tomorrow!

Clearance Rack Blitz starts tomorrow!

Have you visited our Clearance Rack recently? … at all?  In case you didn't know about it, we have a Clearance Rack on our online store. We're having a another Blitz, starting tomorrow 10 December, to clear the shelves. Get hold of retired products at up to 80% off -...

Festive Flurry Ornament card

Festive Flurry Ornament card

I really enjoy buying/subscribing to online classes for a little additional inspiration but I know full well that I probably won't get chance to play along when the class is live. Usually I catch up with them when I'm on my hols! This week is a bit of an exception....