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To a Friend That Makes Me Smile Card – #GDP284
Hello and welcome. Sorry for the break in posting, but hopefully you may have noticed a new look for my website. I decided it needed a change to better fit with future plans. It took some getting used to, working and learning behind the scenes. I am pleased with what I have achieved, but still have away to go. For todays blog post I am joining Global Design Project #GDP284 - CASE The Designer. CASE = Copy And Selectively Edit. I hope I have done justice to Krista Frattin's original design. To...
Fun Kids Box Frame – For Stampin’ Dreams Blog Hop
Hello and welcome to my latest blog post. Today I am joining the Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop -Anything but a card. I would like to share with you a fun kids box frame I made for a friend, who is expecting a new baby very soon. I love making box frames, especially when they can be bright and fun. They can add such character to a space and can be easily changed to reflect their surroundings. In the past I have made a few as samplers and for another friend, who has them for her salon, where she has...
Welcome Home Baby Card – Tech For Stampers Blog Hop
Hello and welcome to the first Tech 4 Stampers Academy Blog Hop. Our theme for our first ever blog hop together is Welcome. For this, I have chosen to create a Welcome Home Baby card. You made be wondering who or what is Tech 4 Stampers Academy. This is a monthly subscription group, run by Louise Sims, for Stampin' Up! demonstrators who need help with tech. Welcome Home Baby Card I wanted to create a card where the wording was the negative die cut and due to the size of my cards, I knew it...
Ombre Background for #GDP281 – Colour Challenge.
Hello, for todays blog I am joining with the Global Design Project #GDP281. We have been given a colour challenge and I knew straight away that I wanted to create an Ombre Background. I love this colour combo, it is bright and soft together. It makes me feel so happy and loved. 'Real Red' and 'Blushing Bride' is a winning combo, but to add the gorgeous 'Bermuda Bay' just makes it such fun. Ombre Background Happy Birthday Card Create an A6 card base, measuring 10.5cm x 14.9cm, from 'Bermuda...
Heat Embossed Background On A Fun Friend Card.
Hello and welcome. For todays post I am sharing a heat embossed background card and joining in with the Global Design Project #GDP280, where we have been given a card to CASE-Copy And Selectively Edit. I watched Emma Goddard - Coastal Crafter Facebook live on Sunday and she created a gorgeous card using the 'Snail Mail' stamp set. I had an idea to recreate using the 'Darling Donkeys' Stamp set. When I saw the #GDP280 challenge, it had the same layout and new this was the perfect card for this....
Ombre Background Cheat Card
You to can create a beautiful Ombre Background with this cheat. Hello and welcome to my latest blog post, I am joining the Crafty Collabrations - Crafty Challenge Blog Hop. We have been given a sketch to follow and you can follow exactly or interpret as you wish. I have sent myself the challenge to follow exactly. I wanted to share with you the Free 6x6 DSP,(designer Series Paper), that is available during Sale-A-Bration with a £45 order. It allows you to create a beautiful Ombre background...
Stamptastic Friends February Blog Hop – Fabulous Flowers using Hydrangea Haven
Hello and welcome to this months Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop - Fabulous Flowers. As sson as I saw this theme I knew I wanted to use the Hydrangea Haven stamp set, as these are my favourite flowers and what else could be fabulous! Hydrangeas have been a favourite of mine for many years. The variation in colours, from pinks, purples and blues, is so soft and subtle. I adore the shape that is made from lots of small flower heads all clustered together. They look just as fabulous when dried....
Darling Donkeys Gift Tags – For Stampin’ Dreams Bog Hop
Hello and welcome to my first Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop. For this Month we hare bringing you the theme - What's New! We are free to interpret this in any way we feel. I have chosen to show case new products. There of lots of lovely new products available in the new mini catalogue and with 'Sale-a-bration' happening, there are even more than usual. I have chosen two 'Sale-a-bration' products to create with. 'Darling Donkeys' stamp set and 'Oh So Ombre DSP' (Designer Series Paper), both of which...
