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Time to tackle the 12 x 12’s
Hey everyone, I promised last week that I would make a project with 12 x 12 paper pads. I have so many of them and a rough count totalled about 70+!!! I think I could decorate my whole house 3 x times over and still have some left. I chose to make some DL cards,Continue reading “Time to tackle the 12 x 12’s”
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Men’s card ideas!! Try this
Hey everyone, Thank you for popping over to my Blog today. I think we all struggle with male cards! We always feel compelled to make cards that have Football or fishing themes etc. Today I want to encourage you to try something different. This will take you out of your comfort zone but I thinkContinue reading “Men’s card ideas!! Try this”
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Stop hoarding 6 x 6″ paper pads!!
Hey everyone, I hope you are all well! Thank you for popping over to my blog today. I promised last week that I would do some more videos about using our paper pads. Today I have focused on 6×6″ pads. I am sure you all have tons of them! I had 5×5″ envelopes but knowContinue reading “Stop hoarding 6 x 6″ paper pads!!”
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Use those paper pads!!
Hey everyone, Thank you for popping over to my Blog. Today I am going to encourage you to use some of those paper pads we all love but sadly hoard! I am determined to use mine and I have been asked loads of times if I can do some videos on using them up. IContinue reading “Use those paper pads!!”
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Wow embossing folder techniques
Hey everyone, Today I have some beautiful embossing folder techniques for you. I was a little bit naughty the other day and bought a bit of crafty stash! I bought a few embossing folders and a stamp/die set. The cards I made today all feature my new goodies. I have to say these techniques wereContinue reading “Wow embossing folder techniques”
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Stretch your stash!
Hey everyone, Today I am back with some stash stretching ideas lol (Try saying that when you have had a glass of wine!) If you are like me, you will have loads of crafty stash. You know I like to find ways of making it go further or just more ways to use what weContinue reading “Stretch your stash!”
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Nail Polish Hack!
Hey everyone, Today I have a cheap and easy crafty hack for you. This closely resembles alcohol Inks but is way cheaper! I am sure most of you have some nail polish lying around somewhere. The only other thing you need is water and some water colour card/glossy card/photo paper. Please make sure the roomContinue reading “Nail Polish Hack!”
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One background die-loads of ways to use it!
Hey everyone, I am back today with some cool ways you can use a background die. You will be able to apply these techniques to a similar background die you may have. I think they turned out pretty cool. I hope you agree. I hope you like what I created with my background die. GetContinue reading “One background die-loads of ways to use it!”
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Get your moneys worth!
Hey everyone, Today I have some great ways you can use one stamp set. I am determined to use what I have and the stamp set I use today has never been used! You can use whatever stamp set you have and just incorporate the techniques into it. We don’t need to buy a newContinue reading “Get your moneys worth!”
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Get more from your dies!
Hey everyone, Today I have a couple of great little tips on getting more from your dies. I focus on two background dies and getting more from them then just using them as ‘background’ dies. The first idea where I use my alphabet dies is my favourite! I think it looks so effective and givesContinue reading “Get more from your dies!”
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Realistic Stained Glass Effect
Hey everyone, Today I am doing a technique that I did a few years ago. I think this gives the most realistic stained glass effect on your cards. It’s simple to do but really gives the ‘wow’ factor. I hope you agree with me. The great thing about this is you can use any stampsContinue reading “Realistic Stained Glass Effect”
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Easy Triple Shadow Box (fold flat)
Hey everyone, Today I have a triple fold flat shadow box for you. I was inspired by though picture frames/mirror’s that have 3 together and are attached with hinges. I think you know what I mean. I wanted to try and create a card design that was similar. It does fold totally flat and IContinue reading “Easy Triple Shadow Box (fold flat)”
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Why do I do this???
Hey everyone! Happy mothers day to all the amazing Ladies out there! I hope you got to spend it with your family. I have been meaning to do a video about this for a while now. Why do I do it??? Why do I buy beautiful stamp sets and not use them??? I can tellContinue reading “Why do I do this???”
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Reverse Triple Layer Easel
Hey everyone! I am back with a stunning triple layer easel today (well, that’s what I am calling it 🙂 I love how this turned out and as Mothers day is this weekend I think it would be the perfect card! Of course, you can make this type of card for any occasion and youContinue reading “Reverse Triple Layer Easel”
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Creative Illusion Cards Part 3
Hey everyone! Welcome back to my Blog and today I have part 3 of my creative Illusion cards! I have really enjoyed these last few videos. You can’t beat sitting and creating some fun cards with what you already have in your stash! The last couple of weeks I have seen lots of people postContinue reading “Creative Illusion Cards Part 3”
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Spellbinders
Hey everyone, Today I wanted to share some beautiful cards I made with some gorgeous new Spellbinders dies. Lot’s of people are huge fans of Spellbinders dies/products, me included! They are so versatile and very good quality. I am going to share with you the products I used and also what I made. I hopeContinue reading “Spellbinders”
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Creative illusion cards (part 2)
Hey everyone, Thank you for checking out my Blog post today. I am super excited to bring you part 2 of my creative illusion cards! I have had lots of fun creating these cards and I think you will love them. I LOVE this card! The only die I really used was the rectangle inContinue reading “Creative illusion cards (part 2)”
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Creative Illusion Cards
Hey everyone, Today I have some really cool card ideas for you. Maybe you have ran out of ideas or just want to use up your crafty stash! These cards can be made using any colours and any stamps or dies you have already. They are so simple to make but so effective and theyContinue reading “Creative Illusion Cards”
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No Die Fold Flat Pop Up Card!! (Nappy Fold)
Hey everyone! Thank you for stopping by my Blog. Today I have a really cool pop up card for you. I was asked by one of my subscribers last week if I could make this type of card without any dies. The only dies I used were to decorate my card. It’s actually pretty simpleContinue reading “No Die Fold Flat Pop Up Card!! (Nappy Fold)”
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Foiling Vellum & Pearlescent Card
Hey everyone! Today I have some beautiful ideas regarding foiling. This technique requires know laminator or foiling machine. This gives your cards/projects the wow factor and is quite addictive! I also have a great idea to use up your foiled waste and also something I tried with my iron! You can create a beautiful effectContinue reading “Foiling Vellum & Pearlescent Card”
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Large 3D snow globe (no speciality dies needed)
Hey everyone! I have had this 3D snow globe in my head for a few weeks now. I have to say that it was a challenge but I am so glad I made it! The pictures do it no justice! It really is stunning and the great thing is you can really shake it!! ItContinue reading “Large 3D snow globe (no speciality dies needed)”
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10 Awesome Gift Card/Money Wallet ideas!
Hey everyone! Today I am back with another compilation type tutorial. I know you love these types of projects and with it being so close to Christmas I thought this would be perfect! Lots of us give money or gift cards and its nice to be able to make your own packaging for them. IContinue reading “10 Awesome Gift Card/Money Wallet ideas!”
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‘Forever’ Poinsettia Pot Plant!
This is my ‘forever’ Christmas Poinsettia plant pot! No Dies are needed and I even have a free template for the Poinsettia Flowers! Hey everyone, Today I have a really cool Poinsettia plant pot for you. I was totally inspired by an SVG cutting file that I saw. I really wanted to try and createContinue reading “‘Forever’ Poinsettia Pot Plant!”
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Large No Die ‘Tree’ Gift Box
Hey everyone, Today I am back with this very large ‘Tree’ style gift box. The great thing is, you don’t need any dies or fancy tools to make this box. A pencil, ruler and scissors are all you really need. This is a pretty big box and measures around 4″ deep and about 10″ inContinue reading “Large No Die ‘Tree’ Gift Box”
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Handbag/Purse Folio
Hey everyone, Today I am back with another stationary gift idea. I am calling this a Handbag folio. Its perfect for stocking fillers/Christmas gifts. This folio is simple to make and costs very little. If you don’t have chipboard you can use cereal boxes or whatever cardboard you have lying around. Depending on what sizeContinue reading “Handbag/Purse Folio”
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MINI Pyramid with a TWIST!
Hey everyone, Sorry I have not been around much. I am still so upset after having my beautiful Daisy put to sleep last Friday night. She has left a huge hole in my heart and the last week has been terrible. I had Daisy for 11 years and I would give anything to have herContinue reading “MINI Pyramid with a TWIST!”
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Pyramid Advent Calendar
Hey everyone Today I am back with an awesome project!! This is my pyramid advent calendar. I am so proud of this and I thought it up myself. It was a labour of love, not because it’s hard but it’s labour intensive. The boxes are probably the things that take the most time. The pyramidContinue reading “Pyramid Advent Calendar”
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A5 Notebook Folio
Hey everyone 🙂 Today I have the most beautiful A5 notebook folio. I am so pleased with how it turned out and I think it looks very professional and pretty expensive too! It really didn’t cost much to make and it wasn’t difficult either. I have a step by step video tutorial for you toContinue reading “A5 Notebook Folio”
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Beautiful recess box card
Hey everyone, I came up with this ‘Recess box card’ the other day. I am thrilled with it and its actually really simple to make. I added some lights inside but you could also use a Tealight. I also made a gift box for it. I have always had a bit of an obsession withContinue reading “Beautiful recess box card”
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Triple Fold Flat Display/Bay window card
Hey everyone, Today I have a beautiful fold flat triple display card! I thought this one up and I think it makes a very special card. It can be made for any occasion and you could use circles, ovals, squares and also a window like I did in my original card. I love the oneContinue reading “Triple Fold Flat Display/Bay window card”
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Beautiful 3D Pop up book card
Hi everyone, I mentioned on Sunday that I had a stunning card for you today. I have to say that I am totally and utterly in love with this! Its so elegant and expensive looking. Its just right up my street! The copper, white and navy colour scheme just stand out to me. I trulyContinue reading “Beautiful 3D Pop up book card”
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DOUBLE Floating Display Card + Gift Box
Hey everyone! As you may know, last Sunday I made a Floating display card. I really do love that card and its been lovely to see so many other people making it! When I made it I Knew I was going to attempt a bigger or ‘double’ version. Well here it is!! I hope youContinue reading “DOUBLE Floating Display Card + Gift Box”
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Amazing Magnetic Surprise Box/card
Hey everyone! I am so please with this card!! I had it in my head and it turned out so good. It’s fun and quirky and I think it would be awesome for kids! The great thing about this card is it also spins! You can fit treats or goodies in your gift box, thatContinue reading “Amazing Magnetic Surprise Box/card”
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Staggered Angle fold card
Hey everyone! I promised last week that I had another fancy fold card for you. This one was sent to me by the same Lady (Steff) It’s very simple to make and i think its a little bit quirky too! I have used my Christmas Elegance Tree die but of course you can use anythingContinue reading “Staggered Angle fold card”
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Front floating display card
Hey everyone! I am so sorry I didn’t get a chance to upload this post last Sunday! I have had a whirl wind week. I have been inundated with orders for my new Christmas Elegance die. It sold out again from all the back orders but hopefully I will have more in the next 2-3Continue reading “Front floating display card”
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Craft room/Stamp storage
Hey everyone Today I am back with some more awesome craft room storage. Since I did the desk top die folder I keep getting asked to do a stamp storage solution. When I made this folder I didn’t think about it being for stamps but now that I look at it I think you couldContinue reading “Craft room/Stamp storage”
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10 ways to use vellum
Hey everyone 🙂 Sorry I have not been around for over a week! My new website has been keeping me very busy with orders and also it was time to ship my September craft box. Busy times. Next week I am hoping to launch my new Die!! Super excited for this, I will keep youContinue reading “10 ways to use vellum”
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I would love your vote
Hey everyone! I just wanted to pop up a quick post and say you still have time to vote for me in the Crafts beautiful awards 2021. I am thrilled to be nominated for the most inspiring blog but it would be the icing on the cake to win it. This is my very firstContinue reading “I would love your vote”
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Amazing Die storage binder!
Hey everyone! I promised when I made my desktop die folder I would also make some kind of storage binder for either dies or stamps. Well, look what we have today! I am quite pleased with how this has turned out. The only thing I am not happy with is the card stock I picked.Continue reading “Amazing Die storage binder!”
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10 ways to use basic die shapes + floating shakers!
Hey everyone! I hope you managed to catch my latest Youtube video last Sunday. I decided to have a play around with some basic shape/nesting dies . I am really glad that I did as some of these cards are so pretty. Its just another way to use up what we may have already. IContinue reading “10 ways to use basic die shapes + floating shakers!”
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Kitchen Paper Crafts!!!
Hey everyone! Today I am back with a mind blowing technique for you! Did you know that you can die cut Kitchen paper and water colour/paint it???? Well you can and it looks amazing! I am totally addicted to this, how to cool is it to be able to use what we already have lyingContinue reading “Kitchen Paper Crafts!!!”
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Scrap Ideas!
Hey everyone 🙂 I hope you are all well and enjoying your weekend. Today I am back with ’10 ways to use card & paper scraps. You also need very basic supplies for these ideas. I think its great fun to just go back to basics in a way. Long before all these masses ofContinue reading “Scrap Ideas!”
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More laminator hacks/tips
Hey everyone. I am so sorry This blog post is late. I meant to have it ready for this morning when I posted my video. Its just been such a busy day and I am only finding time now. I hope you had time to catch the video? The link will be at the endContinue reading “More laminator hacks/tips”
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Tin foil creations!!
Hey everyone 🙂 I just wanted to catch up on my blog and make a quick post about the tin foil creations video i did on Youtube the other day. I loved this one!! Its amazing what you can do with some tin foil, alcohol markers and some card! I hope you managed to catchContinue reading “Tin foil creations!!”
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10 More ways to use heavy/patterned papers!
Hey everyone 🙂 As promised I am back with another 10 ways to use up those heavy/patterned papers. I really hope you enjoy the 10 ideas that i have. It ranges from cards to 3D projects! Please make sure you check out my You Tube tutorial. I will pop the link at the end ofContinue reading “10 More ways to use heavy/patterned papers!”
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20 of the BEST EVER ways to use Embossing Folders!
Today I am back with 20 of the best ways to use your embossing folders! I think sometimes we can forget about them or just don’t know what to do with them. I hope my video will give you some inspiration. I think i have some pretty cool techniques for you to try. Layered embossingContinue reading “20 of the BEST EVER ways to use Embossing Folders!”
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10 AWESOME ways to use up patterned/ugly papers!!
Hey Crafters!! Today i have 10 AWESOME ways to use up those heavy patterned papers. The title also states ‘ugly’ papers, I don’t mean ugly as such, maybe a case of not your style. Please find the video link below. I know its super long but if you look under the video in the descriptionContinue reading “10 AWESOME ways to use up patterned/ugly papers!!”
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Best Of Craft Awards 2021!! Vote for me
Hi everyone, I have been bursting to tell you about some amazing news i received a few weeks ago. I have been nominated in the 2021 best of craft awards for the most inspirational Blog! How amazing is that?? I am super excited and so thankful for people who nominated me. The next stage isContinue reading “Best Of Craft Awards 2021!! Vote for me”
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Beautiful Ephemera Binder ( No fancy tools/Dies needed)
Hi Everyone 🙂 Thank you for popping by my blog today. I just wanted to share the gorgeous Ephemera binder with you. The tutorial is up on Youtube and here is the link in case you have missed it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8noD4nCU7f4&t=324s This binder is super simple to make and like the title states, no dies orContinue reading “Beautiful Ephemera Binder ( No fancy tools/Dies needed)”
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Mixed Media Card
Hi Everyone, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. I wanted to share a mixed media card with you. I made this the other day and also recorded a YouTube tutorial for it. In case you have not managed to watch it yet, here is the link to the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNOuNkZekoc&t=71s MyContinue reading “Mixed Media Card”
This is completely awesome must makes some of these sets. So professional looking, superb Ann.just need someone to like them…
Thank you, mens cards are always a struggle but these are cool..
Just gorgeous Ann. Thank you for sharing such a brilliant way to use up our 6 x 6. Another amazing…
Thank you Ann . Yes I have plenty of paper pads that I really needed . But they are still…
Wow fabulous idea, thank you xx
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