Something Saturday - Oh my goodness Heather is doing scrapbooking!

 Hi there Creators,

yes you heard it right I'm actually doing some scrapbooking, in theory the "easy" way.  And if I didn't have 175 photos to get through of my holiday/Stampin' Up! conference trip to the USA then I might consider doing the pages the way they suggest!

Having said that once I got the hang of it, I did quite enjoy doing this Kit: Exploring Nature Scrapbooking Kit.  

My top tips with doing this are.....

• cut all the cardstock and label each piece (even if it's with a sticky note rather than pencil)
• lay out your base sheets and add all the pieces needed for each page to it (then when you come to create the page you have all the bits you need ready and waiting)
• Lay out 2 pages at once (next to each other so you can check the pattern and lines go across at the same level (of course if you use the calculations in the kit instructions they should match anyway!)
• sort out photos you'd like to use on the pages, if you need to add more than they suggest decide which ones you want on each page and work out how you plan to cut them down to fit in!
• Make sure you start off with enough adhesive!  I was using Stampin' Seal, (and you can get refills to save your purse! Stampin' Seal refill) perfect for this project, but did run out of my first roll, it uses a LOT!  who knew scrapbooking was so "adhesive intensive"?!

Now, rhetorical question, would you like to see how mine turned out?......

As you can see I squeezed way more photos into mine🤣  the kit say 13 photos (but I notice they display it with 17!),  however, I'm proud to announce I got 24 in😃🤣

This is what they were meant to look like

Umm, I'm happy with mine, that's the main thing, I really liked having the framework to go with, that someone else has worked out the basics so all I needed to do really was work out where I actually wanted to put my photos, even if I did get a little carried away with my last pages and even used the DSP the other way up - it was my favourite piece of DSP, and they had it gray side up!! sacrilege🤣

If you missed the video on how I went about this, here it is (very much a trial fact-finding mission) but I will definitely order more, the next one on my radar is Beach Time Scrapbooking Kit, as it'll go well with the Palm Trees in some more of my US photos

Do come back and join me next Saturday, where we'll be heading back to cardmaking techniques 

(or will we?..... TBD)

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Stair Strips Card

 Hi There Creators, 

Well I have no idea what this card is meant to be called so I'm calling it a Stair strips card kind of because it's made of strips and looks like stairs (Heather logic🤣).

I'm using last months Product of the Month which was these True Blue Florals papers at time of writing this, they are still available, if you do a $125 order you can pick them for $9😃  However for the first 5 people who place a $75 order before postage this month you'll get a pack of 6x6 sheets (1 of each design) as a thankyou from me.  And don't forget to check out January's Product Of The Month! Definitely worth the order in my humble opinion!

Anyway onto my "Stair Strips Card" I taught in the video today

Here is the card I created today: On top of the True Blue Florals Designer Paper I've stamped the leaves from Nature's Symphony Stamp set, and the saying cut out with the Labelled with Love punch comes from there too, a spot of Pastels Shimmer paper behind the saying, and some of the Shades of Green Hexagons.

This is the one I received as a swap at Backstage. Which uses the beautiful Florals in Bloom Designer Paper, and the Pretty Florals Dies.

And now for the measurements of mine.....

Base Card A4 length x 10cm, scored at 3.7cm and 7.4cm in each side.

Base (Shaded Spruce) Strips: 14.8cm x 10cm cut into 2.5cm strips 

Designer paper Strips: 13.8cm x 8cm

Plus Designer paper to go inside your card: 14.3cm x 9.5cm

White to go inside your card 13.3cm x 8.5cm

the Base Strips get cut at; 2 strips at 4cm, and the other 2 strips at 6cm

the Designer Strips get cut at: 2 strips at 3.5cm and the other other 2 strips at 5.5cm

Then assemble your card, if the pattern is really obvious on the Designer Paper, make sure you keep it in the right order!

If you missed the video here it is:

And if you're wondering when my February Classes are that I showed you the cards for, they're on 6th & 7th Feb, make sure you've signed up for my emails to get the details about them (and there is a blog post on here about them too dated 9th Jan)

I hope this inspires you to create,

God Bless love 
Heather xox

Collective 61 fundraiser - Cards, Cookies, Cakes & Co.

 Hi there Creators

Come and join in our Collective 61 Fundraiser on 21st February at 2.30pm at Enjoy Church, 29 Valentine St, Bendigo. 

Make sure you book your place by 4th February

Scroll down to the bottom of this for the payment link.  

There are 4 kits to choose from with the Collective 61 Fundraiser, I will need you to pick your top 2 just in case your first choice isn't available (when you go to the payment screen it will let you enter your top 2). 

The Cost for the afternoon is $35

Kit 1: Thankyou Kindly - set of 8 cards (4 each of 2 designs)

Kit 2: Share a Smile - set of 8 individual cards with a pocket to store them in.

Kit 3: Adventure Awaits - set of 9 cards, (3 each of 3 designs)

Kit 4: Loveliest Wishes - set of 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs)

Click to Book your place here: 

Pay for the Fundraiser

find out more about Collective 61 through this link: Collective 61 

Looking forward to seeing you there

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Cute as a Bug

Hi There Creators

Today I was playing around with my section of  Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper, initially I'd used a piece and cut it with some rectangle dies, which I thought I'd discovered were discontinued, however, now I've just realised they have a different name to what I thought they were, and yay still current!  Textured Note Dies,  here it is.....

To be honest it's probably not paper I'd normally use, but I went in a 4 way paper share with others in my team, which was totally worth it to see what the papers were like in the "flesh" as it were!  And I'm happy to have a little bit of it to play around with.

I then moved onto the  Everyday Arches Dies to cut the one I create in the video, here it is:

The Foam Adhesive Strips are invaluable to propping up the middle piece, then I've added some Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems and used the Banner Sayings bundle with Cajun Craze ink and cardstock (funny I didn't expect to use the stamp set from this bundle as much as I have, I knew I'd use the punch heaps!)

The little bug images in the paper are quite easy to cut out, which I suspect is what I'll be doing with heaps of them🤣

If you missed the video here it is:

I hope this inspires you to create too 😃

And.... I thought I'd give you a little sneak peek of the CreateAlong cards that I'll be making on 21st Feb make sure you sign up for my emails to get the details of how to order your CreateAlong Kit:

God Bless love

Heather xox

February Class Cards

 Hi There Creators, 

Yep I'm organised enough to be able to put up here the cards we'll be creating next month🤩

This month is the start of the new fee structure for my "4 Cards Class"  So the class will be $30 or free with a $35 order (my hope is that it will bump up my orders with Stampin' Up!, and get me closer on the path to earning the incentive trip) 🚢

Dates are Friday 6th at 1pm in Laanecoorie, and Saturday 7th at 10.30am in Maryborough.

And here are the cards.....

This first card uses the beautiful Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper, Textured Metallic Specialty Paper, Old Olive specialty Rickrack Ribbon, Banner Sayings Bundle and the Spotlight on Nature Dies

I'm quite chuffed with this next one, as the "horseshoe" shape is made by positioning the photpolymer stamp in a different way than intended, (which came to me as I was putting it on the block!)  now I'm thinking I might need that horse stamp set after all🤣  anyway I've used Addressed to you stamp set, plus the Sweet Jars stamp set for the sayings, the Everyday Arches Dies, and some Stampin' Blends (alcohol markers).

Card 3 (had to do 2 photos to show this one off) I've used the Celebratory Sips Designer Paper, Heartfelt Hexagon punch, Natures Symphony stamp set and Simply Said Stamp set

And last but not least this one using Encircled with Love stamp set, Timeless Plaid Designer Paper and a couple of the circle punches, now I'm looking at it on here it looks a bit windmill-like!

And that's it!  I hope you can come along and join in, make sure you let me know so I can get your kits ready for you.

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - New Mini Jan 26 Catalogue & Online Designer Papers (and a couple of cards)

 Hi There Creators

Well that felt like a long title today!  Just before you go searching for them, they won't be available to anyone other than demonstrators until 6th January.  (Excellent reason for becoming a demonstrator😃) - just ask me if you're interested!

In case you didn't get the email, I'm offering consumable share packs, which will give you varying from 1/2 packs to 1/8 packs of Papers/ embellishments/ ribbons and Ephemera. I plan to order them on 7th Jan (so be quick!)

The basic info is...

Designer Papers there's 14 packs, happy to split either 4 ways at $78 (6x12" piece of each) or 8 ways at $39 (6x6" piece of each)

Embellishments there's 7 different packs of these, split 4 ways at $26 per pack

Ribbons there's 6 reels, split 4 ways $23 gives you just over 2m of each 

Ephemera, there's 6 different packs, split between 2 works out to $46 each

If I need to mail them out to you let me know and I can work out postage, I know the papers plus anything else will fit in a medium postbag which is $11.50, but if you're not after the papers I can fit it into something smaller.

Ok, onto what I created today, I chose the Square Snippets Designer paper which I suspect may become a bit of a favourite!  Plus I ended up using (all new goodies)  Sparkle dot essentials, Pearlized Faceted Circles, Secret Sea Open Weave Ribbon, Gold & White ribbon, Natures Symphony Stamp set, Joyful Squares Dies, (I think that's it!) I didn't get round to finishing these in the video, so drum roll please.....

then I kind of kept going and made this one too 😃

If you missed the video here it is:

I hope these inspire you to create too, and make sure you let me know if you want in on any of the consumables packs!

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Fancy Fold Card I created for BackStage

 Hi there Creators,

As I mentioned in the video, this card I designed for my Backstage Fancy Fold swap.  As my roomie liked it I ended up giving her my original card, I figured I've made it at least 10x how hard can it be to make another one? 🤣  Apparently when you give yourself a break from making them it takes a bit to get back into it! (take heed of my mistakes in the video, so you create your own ones😃).  I haven't got round to naming this fold, maybe V Bouquet?  what do you think? let me know if you have any ideas.

I wanted to give people something that was totally original, and I'm quite pleased with how it turned out, this was the inside of the one I gave away (not dis-similar to the one I produce in the video)  Probably the video one was a little simpler.  I've used the So Swirly Embossing Folder (which I didn't in the video, but it does add a little "something"), The Charming Day bundle, which sadly is on the Last Chance list, however if you're quick you might be able to get the Charming Day Stamp set, and charming Day Dies at discounted prices (cheaper than the bundle price $59.20 vs $91.75 😮)  and the stamp set in the background is Layers of Beauty (Oh Soooo worth it, I've used this stamp/dies/mask set so much)

Moving on to the images from the card I made in the video.....  I completely forgot to add flowers in the background until I'd stuck it down (oops!)  learn from my mistakes🤣

then the underside you so you can see the fold lines....

And the "top side"  gee now I'm thinking Steak..🥩

Oh and I'd better show you the front, which is deliberately plain-ish, as the inside is so fancy

Well, now..... how to make the inside of this, it's actually not as complicated as it looks, you take a piece of 19.5cm x 10cm thick white card, fold in 1/2 at 9.5cm, then score diagonal but parallel lines to create the V shapes, mine are spaced 1/2" apart for the 1st 3 score lines then the last one is 1" lower than the other one. 

fold the lines both ways so it's easier to persuade them to fold in the direction you need them to, then it's kind of a case of concertina'ing them to create the mountains & valleys folds, clear as mud?

Watch the video here:

Well I really hope you have a go at this, it's really not as hard as it looks! probably the hardest part is working out where to put your flowers so they don't stick out the sides too much

Let me know if you have a go, and I hope this inspires you to create.

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Last Chance List plus a simple card

 Hi There Creators,

Today I went through some of my goodies that are on the Last Chance List (click the link to see the list).

There's a heap that have been reduced, and heads up, check the individual prices before ordering the bundle, it may work out cheaper!

So then I saw a card design on a FB reel and thought that is so cool (and simple) I couldn't resist having a go and passing my "newfound" knowledge on to you all😃 (gotta love me🤣)

I'm pretty sure the lady showing it off called it a Split Scene card, and I confess I did use the same Designer papers as she did (although I did ring the changes with stamps and ephemera choices)

Here is the first card I made (all retiring goodies), I used the North Pole Delivery Designer Paper, and the Traditional Labels Stamp set how cute is the little dog that presses out from the Designer Paper?

Then in the video I made up this one, also using the North Pole Designer Paper, but this time incorporating the Christmas Greetings Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes, and the Greetings for You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack.  It's such a great way of using up really busy Designer Papers

All you need to create this is a base card, Designer Paper 3 - 4cm smaller than your base card, a mat around 1cm bigger than your designer Paper, and a piece of white (or plain) colour card, same length as your designer Paper, but shorter height, as you'll be cutting it in 1/2, so maybe 3cm shorter.

Then you cut a wavy pattern in the white and stick it all together, add some ephemera/ stamps/ sayings etc and voila!  If you plan to stamp, potentially you might want to do that before sticking it all down!

Anyway if you missed the video, here it is....

I hope you are inspired by my creations

God Bless love

Heather xox

CreateAlong December 2025

 Hi There Creators

Today is my Something Saturday CreateAlong 😃

In case you didn't order the kit and you need the measurements they are below, and here are the mini cards and suitcase I created. (Make sure you're on my email list so you get details about the next CreateAlong)

I'll be using one of the Suitcase Treat boxes which were on the clearance rack, and have now sold out, so if you do want one, let me know! I still have a couple spare.
If you have one already you'll be needing:

• Plain coloured Cardstock (2 of) 3 1/2" x 2 3/4" Plus (2 of) 1" x 2 1/2", Plus (2 of) 1" x 2 3/4"
• (DSP) Designer series Paper (2 of) 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" Plus (2 of) 3/4" x 3 1/4", Plus (2 of) 3/4" x 2 1/2" * I recommend having a DSP you can cut images out of to "embellish" with I've used North Pole Delivery (click on link to see it)

When you cut your DSP for this, I recommend cutting a strip of 3 1/4" then take pieces off it in this order:
2 1/2",  3/4",  2 1/2", 3/4".  then cut 2 more strips of 3/4" and trim these down to 2 1/2" length, this will ensure your pattern goes round the box.

For the Card bases you'll need 2 x A5 sheets of white or vanilla (depends on what suits your DSP, score them lengthways at 7.4cm, then cut into 7cm strips and fold in 1/2 at the score line, this will give you 6 mini cards.

For the Cards you'll need: (note some measurements are inches some are cm! 😃)

• Plain colour card (3 of) 2 3/4" x 2 1/2"
• Designer Paper (4 of) 2 1/2" x 2 1/4"
• Designer Paper 2 3/4" x 2 1/2"
• Plain colour card 4.5cm x 7cm
• Designer paper 1 1/2" x 7 cm
• you'll also need a smallish saying stamp (and ink pad) and a small punch or die cut piece to stamp it onto. I used Long Time No See Stamp set and Everyday Arches Dies
• some coordinating ribbon I've used: Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon 
• Embellishments I used Faceted Snowflakes

If you missed the video here it is:

I hope that you did CreateAlong with me, if you did, please send me a photo of your creations I'd love to see them.

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Swaps I received at Backstage

 Hi There Creators,

Well as most of you know I went to a Stampin' Up! leadership event called Backstage in Las Vegas recently, I made up 10 thankyou cards and 10 fancy fold cards (same design for each of the 10 cards) to be in an organised swap, and here is what I received in return (my fancy fold isn't in the line up, as I'll be showing that as a separate video later this month)

Oh and some of the goodies that were used in these cards have gone on the Last Chance list and been discounted 😃  Best check it out here: Heathers online store

Oh and yes there is more than 20 cards there, in case you're counting as I've included a couple of others I received too 😃

here's the video in case you missed it, as I do show the fancy fold cards a bit better in the video:

I hope these inspire you to create!

God Bless love

Heather xox

Card class in December

 Hi There Creators,

oops just realised Card class is on this Friday & Saturday (if you get my emails you'll already know this) but I hadn't done a Blog post to go with it!  The last Chance list was updated yesterday and seems to have a few of the goodies I'm using, so get over there and check it out there's some bargains to be had! (click this link:) Heather's Stampin' Up! Shop

Ok, we'll make this quick🤣  Classes are Friday 5th at 1pm Laanecoorie, and Saturday 6th at 10.30am Maryborough.

Cards/projects we'll be making are:

This one uses Shepherds Care Stamp set( on the last chance list), and the ultra useful  Everyday Arches Dies

Next is this one, which you may recognise the inside of, if you've watched my videos (especially the one on 1st November) It uses the Gingerbread Man stamps & dies (which are on the last chance list)

Then we have this one which isn't a card, it's a gift card holder, I've used the Encircled with Love stamp set and Season of Elegance Designer Paper

and last but not least one of these 2 cards that uses the Merry Christmas Stamp (also on last chance) and Cheers & Sips bundle (which oh my goodness I 've just discovered is also on the last chance list! yikes!) and incidentally if you're quick you can pick up the dies and stamp set individually cheaper than the bundle price!

And that's it!

Don't forget to book your place if you're coming

I hope these inspire you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Nutcracker Tags Kit

Hi there Creators,

Today I figured I'd crack open my Nutcracker Tags Kit (pardon the pun😃)

I did discover there's more than you need in the kit, (and me being me, I had to make cards out of the tags, so I ended up with an extra card - woo hoo💖)

Here are the tags this kit creates 

Having made them up I discovered this much extra:

So I made this:

Then I made up these cards with the Tags:

this first one I used the Glass & Gardens Embossing folder on the Granny Apple green 1cm strips.

This next one uses a bit of the Real Red Shiny Ribbon down the side.

Then a length of the Shaded Spruce/Soft Sea Foam Bordered Ribbon.

And lastly some plain real red card strips down the sides of this one.

All nice and simple, but they make lovely cards!

If you missed the video, here it is:

If you'd like to purchase this kit you can go here:  Buy Nutcracker Kit, or let me know, and we'll work it out together!

I hope these inspire you to create!

God Bless love

Heather xox