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A simple sketch challenge – Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop Sep’ 2023…

The Stamptastic Friends have got a simple sketch challenge for you today, and I really enjoyed making this card using the Joy of Noel and Christmas Classics bundles from Stampin’ Up! I was at an all day retreat yesterday using these two sets and I was so inspired to continue to create when I got home. The two stamp sets co-ordinate beautifully together and look so pretty paired with the wintry colours of Pool Party, Lost Lagoon and Blueberry Bushel. If you would like to have a go at our challenge, you can find the layout at the bottom of […]

Easter Peekaboo…

Hello and welcome again to my blog, I hope you will find information and inspiration here so please, sit back and enjoy the read! I have used the Welcome Easter stamp set (£19) from Stampin’ Up! this week, as I just really enjoy all these little animals. I couldn’t decide which one to use so I have used them all! I shared a little technique in my newsletter yesterday, the tone on tone stamping that I have used here, so if you don’t already, please sign up to my newsletters to get even more tutorials, tips and tricks. The sign […]

Free as a bird…

I have been so blown away by the Stampin’ Up! January-June Mini Catalogue that I had almost forgotten about all of the amazing things in the Annual Catalogue…. almost!! After using the new Parisian Blossoms suite, I have a new favourite colour – Petal Pink. It is such a gorgeous shade, soft and gentle yet sophisticated too. I also love the new Petal Pink Metallic Edge Ribbon (£6.50 for 9.1m) and the Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels ( £5.50) so I decided to combine these new products with the Free as a Bird Stamp Set and the Bird Ballad DSP. I […]