I had so much fun at a recent craft retreat run by the lovely Chrissi Graham and Sharni Haines called Soiree By The Sea focused on using the Country Woods Suite.This was an in person retreat but was also offered with an at home option, which was amazing. Sometimes I feel a bit burnt out creatively and love to just…
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How to Make an Easy Side Latch Fun Fold Card using the Stampin’ Up! Mediterranean Blooms Suite
I had a great time on my Facebook Live last night making a Side Latch Fun Fold card inspired by a card that I received in the mail for an upcoming Chain Card Swap that I am involved in. This is such a quick and easy fun fold and a great way to use Designer Series Paper which is always…
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A Cool Way To Make a Card & a Fun Gift all in One Using the Stampin’ Up! Take to The Sky Suite
Recently I attended the Online Stamping Retreat with Kylie & Bruno Bertucci, Lisa Curcio & Gina Hawley. I always have a blast learning lots of new fun fold ideas. In Bruno’s class he showed an AMAZING project with so many layers, techniques and interactive elements, the Multi Panel Showcase Card. I kept my card similar to Bruno’s design with the…
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How to Use the Lily Pond Lane Suite to Make an Accordion Double Gate Fold Card
I had so much fun at the recent Online Stamping Retreat that I attended and making fun fold cards with the Fab Four! In one of the classes I learnt how to make an accordion double gate fold card which was so cool! I changed mine up and used the Lily Pond Lane suite which is from the new Annual…
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How to Make a Secret Fold Out Card using Stampin’ Up! Hearts & Hugs Bundle
I had so much fun getting back on board this week with my first live video actually done ‘live’ since the end of May. I had a whole lot of fun making a secret fold out card inspired by Sam Calcott from Mixed Up Crafts. This is such a ‘surprise’ fold.I really wanted to make something fun & funky to…
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How To Make a Pop Out Masterpiece with A Pop Out Block Card
Recently I attended the awesome Online Stamping Retreat hosted by the lovely Kylie and Bruno Bertucci and mother/daughter team Lisa Curcio & Gina Hawley. I always look forward to this event and have so much fun and this last event was amazing! This fun project was presented by the talented Lisa & Gina and this is Gina’s fun version of…
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How To Make Designer Series Paper Shine with A Triple Panel Z Fold Slide & Lock Card
Just a couple of weeks ago I attended the much loved Online Stamping Retreat hosted by the lovely Kylie and Bruno Bertucci and mother/daughter team Lisa Curcio & Gina Hawley. I always look forward to this event and have so much fun and this last event was amazing! I have actually been in hospital but popped home for a crafting…
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How to Make Some Bright & Happy Cards Using The Mix and Match Ephemera from Stampin’ Up!
This is a post that I have been meaning to share because I actually shared these cards on last month’s (April) Stampin’ Fancy Friday challenge. It’s one of those times when things slip through the cracks and suddenly it has been weeks/months. I created these fun cards to feature the new 2024-2026 In Colours and the Mix and Match Ephemera.The…
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How to Make a Circle Easel Card using Stampin’ Up! A Little Latte Suite
This week is the last live video of May – that is hard to believe! I am proud of myself for making it through a month or pre-organised and recorded videos while I have been away. Next week it’s back on deck with actual live videos and getting organised. Maybe I can take some learnings from having to be so…
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How to Make a Hidden Double Flap Card using the Stampin’ Up! Take to the Sky Suite
I was so excited and had so much fun creating this fun hidden double flap card on my live video that I created an alternative version with a more masculine spin using the Take to the Sky suite of products from the new Annual Catalogue. I actually gifted this card to my Dad at the beginning of May to celebrate…
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How to Make a Hidden Double Flap Card using the Stampin’ Up! Country Woods Suite
I am so excited to bring you another week of a live video and free PDF. This week is another fun interactive card and a fun fold that I have never tried before called the hidden double flap card. I was drawn to this design recently when making birthday cards for my parents who turned sixty and seventy as it…
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