Being CreateAble with Heather

Hi there Creators, Just in case you're new to this Chain Swap (and have missed the other hops I've done)  I joined in from April to August in something called a "Chain Swap".   The best way I can describe it is Chinese Whispers for cards.  We took turns starting the chain off with our card, whoever starts it sends it to the next person on the list who CASE's it (Copy And Selectively Edit), they then send their card onto the next person and so it continues.  I'm fascinated to see how the beginning and end results turn out, each of these blog posts have links on them at the bottom to the others in the chain, so let me know what you think, and make sure you check out the whole round!  If you have come from the previous blogs you'll have seen the progression so far! Make sure you tap below to see the next one! Today's one is a bit of a fancy fold, where you spilt the front of the card into sections and glue down the 2 outer ones, sadly the stamp set I used...

Hi There Creators,  Yep it's that time of the month, Paper Pumpkin Time 💖🎉(pumpkin emoji's aren't that great) Click the link to find out all about paper pumpkin.  My Challenge to myself each time it comes is to create the actual cards, In this case 2, then with the rest of the kit see what else I can create, by not adding too many more products, in this particular instance I used Wink of Stella (gotta have extra bling), green ink pad initially I used Peaceful Pine then realised that actually Mossy Meadow is the right colour!, also blending brushes to go with the Early Espresso that comes with the kit and my green colour, plus some extra glues and thick white cardstock for card bases. Check this link out for a list of the goodies I used:  Sept PP Alternative Extra goodies required And here's what I created... First up the "official" 2 cards (of which if you just make these up there's 5 of each) I don't really like to overcomplicate the cards, so cloc...

   Hi there Creators, Just in case you're new to this Chain Swap (and have missed the other hops I've done)   I joined in from April to August in something called a "Chain Swap".   The best way I can describe it is Chinese Whispers for cards.  We took turns starting the chain off with our card, whoever starts it sends it to the next person on the list who CASE's it (Copy And Selectively Edit), they then send their card onto the next person and so it continues.  I'm fascinated to see how the beginning and end results turn out, each of these blog posts have links on them at the bottom to the others in the chain, so let me know what you think, and make sure you check out the whole round!  If you have come from the previous blogs you'll have seen the progression so far! Make sure you tap below to see the next one! My Card in this chain is this one:  I decided to focus on the background in the swap I received, and hence built up this card, us...

  Hi there Creators Today I thought I'd CASE some of the layouts from the catalogue, if you, are wondering what "CASE" ing is, it's where you take (in this case a layout) and make it your own, so potentially you look at the layout and decide to keep it the same, but use different papers/stamps etc, or you might look at the layout and move things around, or cut things on different angles - you get the idea? In the video I make this card, which I think was a scrapbook layout that showed lots of pieces of Designer Paper cut in straight lengths and laid under the focal photos, I changed it to a card layout and cut the ends of the designer paper to an angle.  My aim was to use the same gorgeous designer paper in all the cards and it's called Whispering Woods (click on the name to see it) It's actually the "give back" product for this catalogue, for every pack sold Stampin' Up! donate $4.25 to a charity (different ones for different countries)  So why ...

 Hi there Creators Edited to add the link for the Youtube Video done at the class: Class Video 10 Oct 26 Well as we're 1/2 way through September already 😱I thought I'd better get underway with October class cards! October classes are a week later than normal on Friday 9th at 1pm in my classroom and Saturday 10th 10.30am in Maryborough ,  due to the Loddon Arts Trail happening and I'm displaying/teaching and selling at that in the Laanecoorie Hall. (hopefully it's a nice warm few days from Friday to Sunday) If you plan to come to one of my classes just let me know in advance so I can have enough paper prepped with me! Click on each of the cards to see the Supplies used in each one, and to purchase any that you "need"😉 This first one uses uses the fabulous new Box of Joy Bundle, I have to admit I bought this set because of the "Spoiler Alert" plus actually the box is kind of handy too🤣 and in fact the rest of the dies are growing on me too. Next car...

   Hi there Creators, I joined in from April to August in something called a "Chain Card Swap".  And now we get to share the end results. The best way I can describe it is Chinese Whispers for cards.  We took turns starting the chain off with our card, whoever starts it sends it to the next person on the list who CASE's it (Copy And Selectively Edit), they then send their card onto the next person and so it continues.  I'm fascinated to see how the beginning and end results turn out, each of these blog posts have links on them at the bottom to the others in the chain, so let me know what you think, and make sure you check out the whole round!  If you have come from the previous blogs you'll have seen the progression so far! Make sure you tap below to see the next one! My card in this swap is this one:  I've used the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper , the Textured Tree Ring Embossing Folder , and I couldn't resist using my Hot foiling machine wi...

 Hi There Creators Yep I managed to get "Card" in the title twice! Go Me!🤣  I had seen a clip online ages ago, forgot to write down instructions, and lost it (of course) but the pull out bit kind of stuck in my head, so I figured I'd play around with it, and this is the result. I think it's really effective, but actually remarkably simple to do.  Then after having got 1/2 way through the video I thought Oooo this would make a great gift card - card! so it kind of morphed....... However I promised the measurements so they are below the photos Here's the first card I made before the video, Click on the photos to open a link that will show you all the "ingredients" (you can then pick and choose which you need!) The outside: Then you open it up and finally you pull the flap...... then the card I made in the video, where it gets changed to a gift card holder: (same sequence)  how amazing is this All Wrapped Up Specialty Designer Series paper? And now onto t...

Hi there Creators, Yep I'm back at it, I figure I really would like to scrapbook the photos I've had sitting on my desk since last November, which is from my trip to the US.  And I'm proud to say that the 2 pages I did were only supposed to hold 5 photos total and I've managed to squeeze in 11🤣 I have a feeling it's a little like space in the house, Tom (hubby) always accuses me of needing to fill up every available space (I don't consciously do it, it just seems to happen!) Anyway back to the scrapbooking I've used a kit that has now retired (yes it took me that long to get round to using it)  But I figure that there are a heap of the kits all different designs, so you pick something that matches what you're going to be scrapbooking about, check them out here: Scrapbook Workshop Kits  (plus there are some bargain kits in the retiring goodies down the bottom of this page) However let me show you how my pages turned out..... I'm starting up a scrapbo...

  Hi there Creators, Well I'm taking the plunge and offering a Scrapbooking evening, I'm hoping it will turn into a regular once a month evening, here's the flyer, if like me you are challenged with how to do a QR code on the device you're actually using, here's a link instead: Simplistic Scrapbooking Night Book your spot if you can join in! God Bless love Heather xox