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Perfect Pennants and Punches for a xmas wreath

Perfect Pennants and Punches for a xmas wreath

The Perfect Pennants and the Perfect Punches stamp set are the perfect duo for creating a quick Christmas wreath card. Here I've teamed them with and taken my colour cue from the Holly DSP. Admission - I made a bit of a mistake here. I stamped onto Whisper White card...

Sweet Snowglobe can make a quick and simple card

Sweet Snowglobe can make a quick and simple card

The single Sweet Snowglobe stamp will work with the Circle Treat Cups. I'm certainly looking forward to making a card with that combination in the future, but this stamp is also great for a very quick Christmas card when you need one. I'm finding that I turn to the...

Using a repeat stamped design for a striking background

Using a repeat stamped design for a striking background

Today's card uses the new Aviary stamp set. Now, while you'll find this set in the Nursery Nest product suite, it doesn't have to be confined to using on new baby cards. Here I've used it for an adult birthday card. At first I wasn't too sure what colour to team with...

How to fray ribbon

How to fray ribbon

Here's how to fray an even weave ribbon. This works really well with the Striped Grosgrain ribbon, giving it a whole new look.  1. Using a very sharp pair of scissors (our Paper Snips are ideal) trim just inside the edge of the ribbon.     2. Using the point...

Distressing French Foliage for a birthday card

Distressing French Foliage for a birthday card

Hope you're having a good weekend. My poor doggie had a bad time last night with all the fireworks. She trembled at every bang, poor thing. She wouldn't let me do any crafting - my job was full time comforting her. Made up for it today though - I've had a great day...

November technique class bookings close tonight

November technique class bookings close tonight

A quick reminder that bookings for the November Technique class close tonight. When: 1.30pm-3.30pm, Saturday 12 November 2011 Where: St Saviour's Church Hall, Mortomley Lane, High Green, Sheffield What: At the November technique class, we'll be making the cards...

A flat-bottomed petal cone box

A flat-bottomed petal cone box

This was my swap when I got together with fellow demos last weekend for our Display Book meeting. It uses the new Petal Cone Die but has a flat bottom to allow it to stand rather than hang. I was really pleased with how easy this was to put together and how good the...

My display book

My display book

Just thought I'd share with you how my display book is coming along. I've got all the Specialty DSPs in there ... and most of the ribbons ... but I've still got the brads to finish off. The display book gives my customers a chance to see all the products in real life....