A quick diversion today. It was my birthday yesterday (thanks for everyone's best wishes over on Facebook - you can like us here if you've not already done so 🙂 www.facebook.com/craftingandstamping) and I received some truly beautiful handcrafted cards. I thought you...

Today's card uses the dryer sheet technique which makes the image very glittery but I've had real trouble trying to pick that up on camera. The idea was to give the impression of sparkling water … and it does in real life but the glitz is just hidden by the dryer...

Today is a bit of a crossover day, business-wise.  You may have already heard that I'm now an Artist (of the jewellery kind) with South Hill Designs and of course, still a demonstrator with Stampin' Up! Four lovely ladies have now joined my South Hill Designs Dream...

I couldn't let the week pass without taking part in the sketch challenge over at SUDSOL. This week is another easy one: So to make it more interesting, I thought I'd incorporate a few sneak peeks. We have two of the new In Colors and just a hint of a new DSP Stack :)...

This card gives the illusion of multiple layers and mats, with none of the bulk (though admittedly the Pearls add that - but I couldn't resist 🙂 ). The card base is an A6 portrait of Chocolate Chip, matted with Calypso Coral card. After stamping the sentiment from...

There's lots going on in today's card which uses a mix of retiring products and some that are staying. I started this when friends came round to craft last Monday and only got it finished today. The lovely En Francais background stamp is going, as is the In Color,...

Sorry I didn't manage to blog yesterday. Did you miss me? 😉 Did you even notice I was gone, lol. To make up, I have a little bit extra for you today. The sketch challenge over at SUDSOL this week is another easy one: And so I decided I'd try a "plain" version and a...

Happy weekend! I'm so glad the bank holiday weekend is here. A chance to catch up with friends and share ideas and news! Lots to share with you as we make our way through the weekend but just for now, I'll share this card with you 🙂 The card base is an A6 portrait of...