Thursday 30 June 2022

Wild & Sweet stamp set

Hi & welcome my friends,

We have the occasional koala on our property (not as many as we used to have visit us) so was very excited to see this cute koala image as part of the Wild & Sweet stamp set (#158775).





I stamped the koala with Smokey Slate ink (#147113) onto Basic White card (#159228). I used Ivory Stampin’ Blend (#154922) to colour the koala, Soft Sea Foam (#154902) & Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (#154882) for the tree branches and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (#154885) for the leaves. I also added some glitter to the koala with the Clear Wink Of Stella Brush (#141897). I lightly blended the background with Balmy Blue ink (#147105) and a Blending Brush (#153611).

The stamped image & Old Olive card (#106576) were cut with the Deckled Rectangles Dies (#159173). I dry embossed the Old Olive card with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406). I gold embossed the edges of the Old Olive card and the stamped image with VersaMark (#102283) and Gold Stampin’
Emboss Powder (#155555) and set this with the Heat Tool (#129056). See tip below.

I backed a piece of Old Olive card with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting the leaves from the Delicate Edges dies (#159180), then attached this to the base card.

The base card is Very Vanilla (#106550). The designer paper is from the Design A Daydream Designer Series Paper (#159161). This is a Host product so can be used with Stampin’ rewards with a qualifying order. There are 48 sheets in this pack so is great value.

“Happy Birthday” is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) and also Gold Embossed. A Stylish Shapes Die (#159183) was used for the sentiment. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to attach the sentiment and the Koala to the card.

TIP: To gold emboss the edges of the rectangles, I wiped the edges of the card onto the VersaMark pad, added the Gold embossing powder then set it. If you find that there is too much powder, I used a small brush to wipe off the excess before setting it. If you feel there isn't enough powder, set it first then re-apply the VersaMark & powder and heat set it again.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”



Wednesday 29 June 2022

Hello Ladybug bundle

Hi stamping friends,

Here’s a cute and vibrant card using the Hello Ladybug Bundle (#157699). I am so pleased that this is carrying over from the mini catalogue (which retires on 30th June) to the current annual catalogue.




The base card & card front are Basic White (#159228). The designer paper is Parakeet Party from the 2022-2024 In Color 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#159253). This was cut with the Stitched Rectangles Dies (#151820) and matted with Basic Black card (#121688).

I stamped the leaf from the Hello Ladybug stamp set (#157693) using Parakeet Party ink (#159208). The circles were cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183) and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The wings of the ladybug and the flowers were stamped with Real Red ink (#147084). The spots on the wings and the sentiment were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708). The body of the ladybug & wings were punched with the Ladybug Builder Punch (#157698). I used retired Black Glitter Paper for the body. The flowers were fussy cut.

 “Congrats” is from the Celebrating You stamp set (#158028) and another die from the Stylish Shapes was used to cut this. The sentiment, ladybug and flowers were all attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). Matt Black Dots (#154284) were added to the card. I used the Clear Wink Of Stella Brush (#141897) on the flowers and spots on the wings.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”


Tuesday 28 June 2022

Rugged Icons Dies

Hello friends,

A quick and easy masculine card using a die from the Rugged Icons Dies (#159104) which contain 5 dies great for the male in your life.




I have used the fishing rod die. I backed the silver foil from the Silver Foil Specialty Pack (#156457) with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting with the die. I then used another of the silver foil to cut the fish.

The base card is Basic White (#159228). The designer paper is from the Hues Of Happiness Designer Series Paper (#158822) and this was matted with Night Of Navy card (#106577).

The sentiment is from the Home & Garden stamp set (#157910) and stamped with Night Of Navy ink (#147110). I used a die from the Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183) to cut the sentiment and this was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Don’t forget time is running out to get anything from the retiring list from the January -June Mini Catalogue. There are many retiring products at reduced prices still available and must be ordered by 30th June.


“Love what you do and share what you love.”



Monday 27 June 2022

Hues Of Happiness Designer Series Paper

Hi everyone,

I have had a small break away which is always nice to recharge the batteries again.

Stampin’ Up! have a variety of Designer Papers which have co-ordinating images with dies and that’s what I have used on todays card with the Hues Of Happiness 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#158822) and the Blossoming Happiness Dies (#158823).




The Basic White base card (#159228) measures 13cmx13cm. The Melon Mambo card (#119980) has been used to matt the Hues Of Happiness Designer Series Paper.  All the flowers and leaves are cut with the dies from the Blossoming Happiness Dies from the DSP and attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The ribbon is the beautiful White Glittered Organdy Ribbon (#156408) and I added Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#144220) to the centre of the flowers. “Best Wishes” is from the Happiness Abounds stamp set (#159238) and stamped with Melon Mambo ink (#147051). A Stylish Shapes Die (#159183) was used to cut the sentiment. This was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

I added some glimmer to the flowers using the Clear Wink Of Stella Brush (#141897).

There are stamped flower & leaf images from the Happiness Abounds stamp set which also co-ordinate with the dies.

“Love what you do & share what you love.”



Tuesday 21 June 2022

Vintage Tools with Split Card Textures Dies

Welcome stamping friends,

I have made another masculine card with the Vintage Tools stamp set (#159098).




The base card is Smokey Slate (#131291). I cut the silver foil from the Silver Foil 12”x12” Specialty Pack (#156457) with a die from the Split Card Textures Dies (#159162) and attached it to the base card.

I stamped the images from the Vintage Tools stamp set with Smokey Slate ink (#147113) on Basic White card (#159228). I cut this and the Basic Black card (#121688) with the Decked Rectangles Dies (#159173). The black card was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The planer was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). This was fussy cut before attaching to the card.

“Happy Birthday” from the Art Gallery stamp set (#158201) was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708), then cut with a Stitched Rectangles Die (#151820). This was also attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”


Monday 20 June 2022

Double Gate Fold card

Hello friends,

This Double Gate Fold card is an easy fancy fold card and is a great way to use your bits & pieces of Designer Paper.









The Basic White base card (#159228) measures 15cm x 29cm. I scored at 3.5cm & 9cm at each end of the long side and folded as shown above.

The sizes for the Texture Chic Specialty Designer Series Paper (#158808) are - 3cm x 14.5 and 5cm x 14.5cm, and you need 2 of each. These were attached to the card.

I cut Gold Foil (#132622) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334), with a die from the Artisan Additions dies (#159172). This was adhered to the inside of the card.

For the belly band I cut Soft Succulent card (#155777) 4cm x 25cm and scored each end at 6.8cm from each end. I folded the belly band and taped it together. I then dry embossed this with the Splatters from the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders (#157980).

The sentiment from Eden’s Garden stamp set (#157823) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) then set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The hexagons were cut with the Beautiful Shapes Dies (#158046) and attached to the belly band. The butterfly was cut with a Brilliant Wings Die (#155523). This was attached with a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional (#144108).

The embellishments the Festive Pearls (#159963) which are a sneak peek from the next mini catalogue.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”










Sunday 19 June 2022

Nature’s Prints Bundle

Hello crafty friends,

I love the subtle colours used on this card using the Nature’s Prints Bundle (#158801).




The leaves from the Nature’s Prints stamp set (#158793) were stamped with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102), Pear Pizzaz ink (#147104) and Old Olive ink (#147090). I used the dies from the Natural Prints Dies (#158800) to cut the stamped leaves as well as the die cut leaves using the Mother Of Pearl Specialty Paper (#157666). The Mother Of Pearl was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) before cutting.

The card stock used is Basic White (#159228) and Soft Sea Foam card (#147012). I cut the smaller rectangle of Basic White card & the Soft Sea Foam card with the Deckled Rectangles dies (#159173). I used the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (#156505) to dry emboss the card front and the Fern 3D Embossing Folder (#158804) for the smaller piece of embossed card.

The sentiment from the Peaceful Moments stamp set (#151595) was stamped with Pear Pizzaz ink then cut with a Beautiful Shapes Die (#158046).  The beautiful Sprig Trinket (#159188) was attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). I used Stampin Dimensionals (#104430) to attach the sentiment & larger stamped leaf. The embellishments are Elegant Faceted Gems (#152464).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”



Saturday 18 June 2022

Vintage Tools

Hi again,

The Vintage Tools stamp set (#159098) is perfect for the handyman in your life.




The tools and the sentiment, all from the Vintage tools stamp set, were stamped with Soft Suede ink (#147115). The tools were fussy cut and I used a Stitched Rectangles Die (#151820) for the sentiment. There are no dies with this stamp set but these images are very easy to cut by hand.

The base card is Very Vanilla (#106550). I attached 2 pieces of the He’s The Man Specialty Designer Series Paper (#159068) to the card. I cut a piece of Very Vanilla card with the largest square from the Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183), then dry embossed this with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406). I coloured the small white brads from the Square & Round Brads (#155570) with the Dark Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends (#154906). I used the paper piercer from the Take Your Pick Tool (#144107) to make a hole in each corner of the diamond, then attached the coloured brads. This was then attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). 

The tools were attached with tape & Stampin’ Dimensionals, and the sentiment with Dimensionals. 


“Love what you do and share what you love.”



Wednesday 15 June 2022

Bottled Happiness Bundle

Welcome my friends,

Here’s an easy shaker card using the Bottled Happiness Bundle (#158690) and the Vintage Bottle Shaker Domes (#158788).





I punched the bottle from the Basic White card (#159228) using the Vintage Bottle Punch (#158689). The flowers were stamped with Highland Heather ink (#147103) and the leaves with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095). These images are from the Bottled Happiness stamp set (#158684) and is a Two-step stamp set. 

There is adhesive strip on the front & back of the Vintage Bottle Shaker Dome. I attached the card on the front of the bottle. Then I turned this over and half filled the bottle with the Effervescent Elements (#158789). I then added a piece of Highland Heather card (#147010) to the back of the bottle to hold all the 
Balls” in place.

This was then attached to the DSP from the Hues Of Happiness 12’X12” Designer Series Paper (#158822), and attached to the Basic White base card. The sentiment is from Happiness Abounds stamp set (#159238) and stamped with Highland Heather ink. This was cut with the (retired) Messages Die and attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”


Tuesday 14 June 2022

He’s The Man masculine card

Hi again friends,

Time for a masculine card and you can’t go past the He’s The Man Specialty Designer Series Paper (#159068) for a quick and easy card. This pack also includes 2 die-cut sheets of images and sentiments.





The base card is Basic White (#159228). The 2 designs of DSP are from the He’s The Man Specialty Designer Series Paper. I cut the Copper Foil sheet (#142020) with the “photo corners” dies from the Fabulous Frames Dies (#159163). 

The sentiment is one of the die-cuts from the DSP. The Basic Black card (#121688) and the Mint Macaron card (#138344) under the sentiment were both cut with dies from the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183). Stampin’ Dimensioanls  (#104430) were used to attach the sentiment to the card.

Well it can’t get much easier than that.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”


Sunday 12 June 2022

Nature’s Prints Bundle

Hi friends,

The Nature’s Prints stamp set (#158793) and Natural Prints Dies (#158800) can also be purchased in a bundle -the Natural Prints Bundle (#158801). With all bundles you save 10% and who doesn’t like that!!




The card front is from the Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper (#157750) and attached to the Basic White base card (#159228). All the die cut pieces including the sentiment are cut with Natural Prints dies and all the stamped images are from the Nature’s Prints stamp set.

I used Pear Pizzaz card (#131290) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) for the wreath. The stamped images were stamped with Pale Papaya ink (#155670), Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102) and So Saffron ink (#147109). I used Gold Foil sheet (#132622) for the gold leafy stems and I added the gold Simply Elegant Trim (#155766) before attaching the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).


“Love what you do and share what you love.”


Friday 10 June 2022

Artisan Additions Dies

Hi & welcome again everyone,

The Artisan Additions Dies (#159172) is where you will find the die that I used for the detailed cut-out on this card. As usual, I had Adhesive Sheet (#152334) adhered to the back of the Gold from the Brushed Metallic Cardstock (#153524) before cutting with the die.




This was attached to the Basic White card front (#159228). The Designer Paper is from the Texture Chic 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#158808). The scalloped strip was cut using a Penned Flowers die (#155557). This and the DSP was attached to the card front. I daubered the edges of the card front with Crumb Cake ink (#147116) before attaching it to the Basic White base card.

The sentiment is from the Edens Garden stamp set (#157823). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555), then set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I used the Layering Circles Dies (#151770) to cut the sentiment and the Gold Brushed Metallic cardstock under the sentiment. This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

I find you can make an easy card with some beautiful Designer Paper and some lovely dies just like I have done here.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”




Thursday 9 June 2022

Pretty Prints Designer Series Paper

Hello friends,

Have you seen the gorgeous Pretty Prints 12’x12” Designer Series Paper (#159245). This pack consists of  6 designs in 4 different colours. I have used one of  the Calypso Coral designs.




The base card is Basic White (#159228). The bottom edge was cut with one of the Delicate Edges Dies (#159180). The DSP was attached to the card.

“Happy Birthday” is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763). This is such a great set and currently my go to stamp set as it has popular sentiments in different sizes and font styles. There are 3 of each of Happy Birthday, Thinking Of You, Just a Note and Thank You, and 1 small Hello. I used the largest Happy Birthday. This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and embossed with Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I used a Stitched Rectangles die (#151820) to cut the sentiment.

The dies from Flowers Of Home (#157938) were used to cut the leafy pieces. I used the Mother Of Pearl Specialty Paper (#157666) which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). This makes it so easy to attach fine detailed pieces to your card.

The sentiment was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). Polished Dots (#158134) were my choice of embellishments.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”


Wednesday 8 June 2022

Designer Tags Dies

Hi crafty friends,

2 of the Designer Tags Dies (#159165) have been used on this card today.





I cut the Orchid Oasis from the 2022-2024 In-Color Designer Series Paper (#159253) with a die from the Designer Tags. I stamped “Thank You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) with Orchid Oasis ink (#159214) on Basic White card (#159228). This was cut with another Designer Tags Die.

The base card is Basic White. I dry embossed the Basic White card front with the Quaterfoil Tile Embossing Folder (#158655) then matted it with Orchid Oasis card (#159265). I threaded the Orchid Oasis Metallic Woven Ribbon (#159199) through the label, then I attached the label to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). 

The butterfly was cut using a die from the Brilliant Wings Dies (#155523) from the Brushed Metallic Cardstock (#153524). This was attached using Stampin’ Dimensionals on the body of the butterfly. This allows you to bend the wings up.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”


Tuesday 7 June 2022

Happiness Abounds Bundle

Hello my friends,

The Happiness Abounds Bundle (#158824) includes the Happiness Abounds stamp set (#159238) and the Blossoming Happiness Dies (#158823) and have been used here on this card.







The flower and leaves are from the stamp set. I heat embossed the flower with VersaMark (#102283) and Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The leaves were stamped with Pear Pizzaz ink (#147104) onto Soft Sea Foam card (#147012). The flower and leaves were cut with the Blossoming Happiness dies. I lightly daubered the flower with Orchid Oasis ink (#159214).

Best Wishes, also from the same stamp set was stamped with Orchid Oasis ink and cut with a Sending Die (#159271).

The base card is Basic White (#159228) with the Orchard Oasis from the 2022-2024 In Color Designer Series Paper (#159253) for the card front. I cut the left edge of the rectangular Basic White card with another die from the Blossoming Happiness Dies. I lightly coloured this card using a Blending Brush (#102845) and Orchid Oasis ink.

I adhered Adhesive Sheet (#152334) to the Gold Foil (#132622) before cutting with dies from the Beautiful Shapes dies (#158046), then dry embossed these with the Splatters folder from the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders (#157980).

The leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and the flower with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The reverse of the DSP was attached under the sentiment and the sentiment was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The Holiday Rhinestones were added to the card.


“Love what you do and share what you love.”


Monday 6 June 2022

Designer Tags Dies

Hello again friends,

I wanted to make a super easy card today so I paired up the Designer Tags Dies (#159165) with the Tea Boutique Cards & Envelopes (#159270).




The card base is Starry Sky. This card & envelope set have bases in each of the new 2022-2024 In Colors with different designs for each Color. The tag & butterfly are cut with dies from the Designer Tags Dies using Starry Sky card (#159264) and Copper Foil (#142020).

“Just A Note” is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) and stamped with Starry Sky ink (#159212). This was cut with a All That die (#159078). I dry embossed the Basic White card (#159228) using the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (#156505), then this was attached to the Copper Foil.

I threaded the Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon (#159198) through the label, then attached the label to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The butterfly was attached with a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional (#144108), then I attached the Starry Sky 2022-2024 In Color Matt Decorative Dots (#159186) to the butterfly.

Below are the card bases and matching envelopes in the Tea Boutique Cards & Envelopes.




“Love what you do and share what you love.”


Saturday 4 June 2022

Split Card Textures dies

Hello and welcome again,

Firstly, my apologies for being absent for so long. In my last post I said I would be having a break for about 10 days but didn't expect it to be this long. I was going on a short holiday but after 5 days was tested positive for Covid. I still thought I would only be feeling unwell for perhaps a week, but it is now 15 days and still not over it. However today is the first day I have felt like doing anything in the craft room.

I have used one of the 2 dies from the Split Card Textures Dies (#159162) to cut the Basic White card (#159228).




This was attached to the Sweet Sorbet base card (#159266). The leaves from the Forever Fern stamp set (#152559) were stamped with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) for the larger leaves, and Parakeet Party ink (#159208) for the smaller leaves. The Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714) were used to cut the stamped leaves and the Gold Foil (#132622) leaves. The Gold Foil was backed with the Adhesive Sheets (#152334). The larger leaves were attached using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

Thinking Of You is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) and stamped with Sweet Sorbet ink (#159216). I used a Seasonal Labels Die (#156299) to cut the sentiment. This was also attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I hope you are all keeping well.

“Love what you do and share what you love”