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Open Sea Class now available online

Open Sea Class now available online

If you liked the look of these projects but were unable to attend our recent in-person Tea and Sea Class, you now have a chance to purchase the online version of the class. The class includes: a flip card; a scrolled edge card; an anchor card; and a gift tag. For the...

Framelits for Father’s Day

Framelits for Father’s Day

Usually I keep men's cards very simple - not too many layers or embellishments, My Father's Day card today though, strays a little from those design principles. The combination of the Open Sea stamp set (W123030 or C123032), the new Labels Collection framelit dies...

A quick good luck card

A quick good luck card

Today's card is very quick, clean and simple. A couple of friends recently joined my Paper Dolls team and are about to hold their first workshop. I wanted to wish them luck  (not that they'll need it, they're excellent crafters and know SU! products really well) and...

Create matching envelopes

Create matching envelopes

This month's fabulous Buy 3, Get 1 Free offer on DSP is a great excuse to push the boat out and make a matching envelope for your card. Some of the papers may be a bit busy or dark for the address to be properly visible if just written on, so I've added an address...

June SU! Offers

June SU! Offers

This month Stampin' Up! have outdone themselves yet again with not just one but two great offers! One for all customers and one just for hostesses. Everyone can join the paper party! During June, you can choose a FREE package of Designer Series Paper when you buy...

Blossoms are great in batches

Blossoms are great in batches

Today's Blossom card shows just how well suited this stamp set and matching punch is for making a big batch of cards (I promise I'll move onto other stamp sets soon, honest ).  This design is simple, quick and doesn't use too many supplies. In this bright and cheery...

More blossoms for my friends

More blossoms for my friends

I made a small bunch of these cards, with different sentiments, for some of my crafting friends today. The ornate flower has really grabbed me (I know, I can't stop using it ) but I made an effort today, to use one of the other flowers in the set and the more solid...

A quick and easy box

A quick and easy box

I've been using my Scoring Tool again today to make this really quick and easy box. Ideal for a small set of notelets and envelopes or for a few chocs. Recipe DSP: Sweet Shop (125408) Punches: 1″ Circle (119868) Tools:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334) Being a good...