This week I'm hopping with the Smart Stampin Facebook Hop! Our theme is hidden gems of the catalogue! I don't know about you but I do it all the time - I think oooh where's that from? Or I haven't used that in ages! Perfect for lots of inspiration. For me, the Very Vanilla card is a hidden gem. One I tend to forget to use. My go-to is often Basic White but the Very Vanilla is so soft. It also is available in Thick as well as regular weight and the Very Vanilla envelopes are the amazing ... VIEW POST
Smart Stampin Facebook Hop!
The Joy Of Noel & Christmas Classics
Hello and welcome! I gave the last of my Christmas card classes last week, and it's time to share what I've been creating for the season. The Joy Of Noel and the Christmas Classics bundles are my favourites this year. The Joy Of Noel & Christmas Classics The stamp/die coordination is so versatile. I love how you can layer just a few of the dies to create a "wow: card. Use different textures like metallic card, Vellum, and the Snowflake Magic Designer Series Papers. You can create a ... VIEW POST
Tidings Of Comfort & Joy
Tidings Of Comfort & Joy - Use one ink pad! to create this card. It's such a simple one. The Christmas Classics Bundle and the Joy Of Christmas Bundle are my absolute favourites this season. There are SO many possibilities with it. The font is absolutely beautiful too. Tidings Of Comfort & Joy I made this quick and simple card for Fun Friday on my YouTube channel. You can see it here. It's a short one. I hope you enjoy it! Do leave me a thumbs up and subscribe if you do won't ... VIEW POST
Beary Christmas!
Beary Christmas! and warm wishes to you! Did you catch my Coffee & Cards YouTube live over on my channel yesterday? This week I'm using the Beary Christmas papers. You can catch the live replay here and see how this card is made. I hope you enjoy it. Do let me know. The bears in these papers won't get cold! They have hats and scarves! This is such an easy card to create. Use the Abundant Beauty Decorative masks and a blending brush to create the snowflakes on the die-cut circle. ... VIEW POST
The Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Sale Is Now On!
The Stampin' Up! Seasonal Sale Is Now On! Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! Between 14 and 16 November, you can get select products from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalogue up to 20% off. Have your eye on something from our new colour collection? Don’t miss your opportunity to shop the colours you’ve been craving during this phenomenal sale! I'll be stocking up on some more Stampin Blends Markers. Perfect for colouring in! I used Real Red, Balmy Blue, Flirty Flamingo, and ... VIEW POST
The Gift Of Giving Stamp Set
How do you display your Christmas cards? Do you string them up or do you have a fancy card holder thingy? Personally, I'm a fan of a string of them across the wall, just like my mum did when I was growing up. There's nothing like getting a Christmas card in the post is there? And it's super special if it's hand-stamped. These ones are super easy to make and use the Gift Of Giving stamp set from Stampin Up! I love the images! So cosy and Christmassy! A Christmas film and a little ... VIEW POST
Framed & Festive Stamp Set
This week for Coffee & Cards I'm playing with the Framed & Festive stamp set. It's the Christmas stamp set from the Fitting Florets collection. This whole suite is gorgeous! Take a look to see the whole collection and how I make these cards here in the replay. I hope you enjoy it. What do you think of this blue for a Christmas card? Do let me know in the comments, won't you? Framed & Festive Stamp Set The papers are so beautiful!! So versatile for Christmas and ... VIEW POST
Jingle Jingle Jingle!
'tis the season to be jolly! fa la la lala la la lalaaa! This week at Coffee & Cards I'm using the Jingle Jingle Jingle stamp set from Stampin Up! It is a fun set and I'm loving it! My little stash of hand made Christmas cards is also slowly growing! I created a couple of cards with the Jingle Jingle Jingle! stamp set during my Coffee & Cards live on YouTube this week. Check out the replay here to see exactly how they are made. I hope you enjoy it! Please give me a thumbs up and ... VIEW POST