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Team swaps July ’13 – part 2

Team swaps July ’13 – part 2

I’m back now with Part 2 of the gorgeous swaps I got from my Paper Dolls teammates at our team training session last Sunday. You can catch Part 1 and my own swaps if you missed them. From Julie, using Label Love: From June, using Harvest Blessings: From Krista, using...

Lovely as a Tree Christmas Card

Lovely as a Tree Christmas Card

It’s Friday and so it’s Christmas idea time again  Our Christmas card today uses the all occasion Lovely as a Tree stamp set. The card here is a stepped up version and over on my Facebook page you’ll find a much simplified version, using less materials and just a...

Team swaps July ’13 – Part 1

Team swaps July ’13 – Part 1

I shared the swaps that I made for the rest of the team on Sunday. Now for the beautiful swaps that I got back in return. Here’s part 1: From Cheryl, using Flowering Flourishes: From Dorothy, using Flower Shop: From Gail, using Papillon Potpourri: From Hazel, using...

Pennant Parade birthday cards

Pennant Parade birthday cards

My Friday feature last week, showing how to use our all occasion stamp sets for Christmas cards, used Pennant Parade. And again, this stamp set isn’t just for Christmas, it has images and sentiments that you can use year round. I really couldn't make my mind up about...

Tips for unpacking your Big Shot

If you already have a Big Shot then you might want to skip my post today as it's about a few tips on unpacking it. If you have just received one (lucky you) or you're getting one delivered soon, then you might find this video helpful  If you haven't got a Big Shot yet...

Celebrating a team promotion

Celebrating a team promotion

One of the things we do at our Team Training get togethers is to celebrate each other's successes. One of my team had achieved her Bronze 3 promotion since we last met and so I made her this card. It props up as an easel card. The card base is Tangerine Tango....

July Team Training swaps

July Team Training swaps

What a brilliant day. We had our team training and it was a fantastic get together, if a little chaotic at times - a big group today  We had catalogue shares (where we all buy different papers, ribbons etc and share them out so that we get a little bit of everything),...

Gingham Garden washi tape cards

Gingham Garden washi tape cards

I'm loving the washi tapes in the new catty, particularly the pretty Gingham Garden set. We've been using them in some of our make and take cards at my recent Hostess Appreciation and Open House events. They're an easier and cheaper alternative to ribbon, lay flatter...

Pennant Parade Christmas Card

Pennant Parade Christmas Card

Hi there. It's Friday and so it's Christmas idea time  I know, it seems silly in this heat but it's always good to get ahead. Our Christmas card today uses the all occasion Pennant Parade stamp set. The card here is a stepped up version and over on my Facebook page...