I've got a pack of treat cups out on my work desk (a.k.a. dining room table) ready for a few Christmas cards and had a thought about how they could also be used to make some quick tree decorations. I used two treat cups back to back for this one because the chocolate...
Sorry there was no post yesterday. I was out at a Christmas "do" with my work colleagues. We went to the dogs - no really - we went for a night out at Owlerton Stadium in Sheffield to watch the dog racing. Can you believe that I couldn't pick a winner again all...
After making yesterday's card with coloured embossing powder I wanted to test out the powder using Versamark and Craft White ink to see whether the Craft White would provide a lighter base and make the embossing stand out clearer. So I tried a little experiment: The...
If you're anything like me then you may be needing some quick and simple cards right around now ... and they don't come too much more quick and simple than this. This card started as a bit of an experiment with the new coloured embossing powders that I haven't got...
Hope you're having a great weekend. I had a lovely afternoon with crafty friends and this is the other card that we made in class today. It uses the faux silk technique and helps to give a vintage feel to the card along with the fabulous antique brad. Recipe Stamp...
Today I've been crafting with my neighbour and she wanted to create a birthday card for her hubby that used leaves or trees. She was quite taken with the masculine card I'd made here and so we recycled the design yet again, to make this: Recipe Stamp set: French...
In last month's technique class, we covered how to make a standard rosette and I took the idea and the technique a step further, to make this ornament treat to hang on the Christmas tree. One side has a simple stamped image so that it can continue to hang throughout...
Today I have another example of how I've actually used some of the card candy that I prepared here. The candy makes a very quick topper to complete an equally quick box: Recipe Stamp set: Easy Events (W116958 or C123225) Cardstock: Old Olive (106576)/Peach Parfait...
Have I managed to tempt you yet to join us at our next Stampin' Up! convention? I can guarantee fun and crafting and inspiration and crafting and camaraderie ... and did I mention crafting Don't forget that we've had: swaps; and freebie stamps sets and craft bag and...