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Spring card cutting and scoring template

Spring card cutting and scoring template

Yesterday I shared a Spring Card design and promised to be back with the cutting and scoring template, so here it is. The base card is 10" x 5". Mark (lightly in pencil) at 2.5", 5" and 7.5" along each long edge and at 2.5" along the top. Score and cut as shown....

A delicate flower of a card

A delicate flower of a card

Today's project is one that I've been demonstrating at recent workshops and that I made as a swap for my teammates at the weekend when we met up. A few people have commented that they wouldn't have thought to put the Cherry Cobbler with the Baja Breeze - but it works!...

Blog Candy Reminder

Blog Candy Reminder

Just a quick reminder that you have until 9pm on Wednesday 10th August to enter my draw for prize candy. To be in with a chance, you'll need to leave me a comment on this post here. And up for grabs are - A Flower for all Seasons: And a 6" x 6" pack of Jolly Holiday...

A guest crafter with a male birthday card

A guest crafter with a male birthday card

Sorry I didn't get time to post yesterday. I'm trying really hard to post every day now that I've got my new site up and running but yesterday was a really busy day as we had our Christmas Stamp-a-stack. What a great day - thanks ladies, it's always such a pleasure...

August technique class bookings close tomorrow

August technique class bookings close tomorrow

A quick reminder that bookings for the August Technique class close tomorrow. When: 1.30pm-3.30pm, Saturday 13 August 2011 Where: St Saviour's Church Hall, Mortomley Lane, High Green, Sheffield What: At the August technique class, we'll be making the cards pictured...

Getting better results from the Petal Card punch

Getting better results from the Petal Card punch

When I was making the small craft boxes at the weekend, I was reminded that when I first got the Petal Card punch I needed to "relearn" my punching technique to get decent results. That's because the Petal Card punch (119273) is a different design - it both...

An idea for a masculine thank you card

An idea for a masculine thank you card

My monthly newsletter has gone out today. If you've signed up for it then please check your mailbox just in case it dropped into the spam folder. Meanwhile, I've another card to share with you. Masculine birthday cards can be difficult enough, so what do you do when...

August Offer from Stampin’ Up!

August Offer from Stampin’ Up!

Place a £75 order, or host a £250 workshop during August, and you’ll also receive a FREE gift from Stampin’ Up! The gift includes: A beautiful, exclusively-designed cosmetic bag. Rich Razzleberry 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. A 24-piece Clip Assortment....