Just a spot of gorgeous papers!

Hi there Creators,
Well I was looking through my stache of Designer Series Papers (DSP), and came across quite a few scraps in my Bird Ballad DSP file (my DSP's live in clear files),  and as I really needed some "therapy crafting time"  I decided to make up a few cards with some of the scraps (Oh my goodness there is still so much more lol)  I got through 8 cards by the time I had to go and do something else!

Anyway I thought I'd share......

 You might notice it's the same saying in each one, partly because I love this "sending hugs" from Perfectly Framed Stamp set (which is also on the retiring list and has been reduced from $28 down to $11.20, but it's on low inventory, so if you want it get it asap!) and partly because it was all about the paper and I couldn't be bothered to find another saying, I've also used the same punch "Label Me Fancy Punch" for the inside and outside of the label bits, just reduced the size of it for the saying and left it whole (in some cases) for the outer part

Oh isn't this paper so pretty? it's on the retiring list and it's reduced!! bonus, $20 for a pack of 12 papers is now down to $16 the papers are 12"x12"  If you want to check it out click on this link: Bird Ballad DSP.
I hope these inspire you to (either purchase the pack of DSP lol) or just play around with the papers you have at home.
God Bless love
Heather xox

3D Card kit for May 2020

Hi there Creators,
A couple of months ago I made up a card for a friend who was having a baby, I used one of my retired sets that I'm still quite fond of I think it's called bookcase builder, I aired it on Facebook and a couple of people said "Ooo I'd love to make that...."  however as it uses retired stock, and I'm not allowed in my Stampin' Up! contract to stamp images for others to use, I've re-vamped it with current dies and embossing folders, and they should work with whatever stamps you have on hand, thought you might like to see my original card first:

If you're on my email list, I did elude to the fact that I had made up a couple of 3D cards that I wanted to make into a kit for you, for some reason I keep putting it off, so I'm now "biting the bullet" as it were, and here they are.......(drum roll please......)

First up the "Lady's Boudoir"

then  "Mens Shed"

Both cards fold completely flat and fit into a standard C6 envelope, and there is room to write on the back of the cards.

If you would like to order this kit please click the secure payment link and order by Friday 15th May,  I will do up the kits that weekend and mail them out (with written instructions) on Monday 18th, I will also do up the usual video's to go with them, and email the links to those who order the kits.

Click one of these links by Friday 15th May 2020 to order the kits, 

Individual kits are $12, combined kit is $20

Ladies Boudoir 3D card

Men's shed 3D card

Or

Both cards: Ladies Boudoir and Men's Shed 3D cards

I hope these inspire you to create in your own "isolation" space!
And I hope you all stay safe and well!
God Bless love
Heather xox

ClassCards@Home May 2020

Hi there Creators,
If you order my ClassCards@Home kit this month you'll be receiving these cards to create at home, for each of these, you'll need to use your own Stamps, Inks and Glues but I'll be providing all the papers pre-cut along with instructions and videos.  Click on the link below by Friday 1st May to order and pay for your kit, I will get the kits all organised over that weekend and mail them out on Monday 4th.

With Mothers day on the horizon, I thought this might be suitable with a appropriate saying, you'll be choosing a colour and saying that you have at home.  This card uses the beautiful Tasteful background dies, and the really pretty Woven Threads Sequin Assortment.  Oh and also the Stitched rectangle dies.  I've called this card "Tasteful Things"

Card #2 could also be used as a Mothers Day card if you wanted to, this one uses the Tropical thinlits, and I did discover that the Label Me Fancy Punch does sit nicely on top of the Timeless Label Punch - Yea!  I've called this one "Timeless Tropical"

Then I thought we might do a couple of "blokey" cards, although this one would equally suit a female.  I've used the Smooth Sailing dies, and made the frame using the Stitched Rectangle Dies, also used the Subtle 3D embossing folder, you'll need to have a blue to daub on for the ocean.  

This one is called "Hopeful Fish"

And this last card uses the Garage Gears Dies, you'll need either black or dark grey ink for this it's a little difficult to get a good photo when silver foil card-stock is used!

Last but not least this is called "Geared Birthday"

 Bear in mind that all these cards use your own stamps and inks to put in the sayings.

Here is the secure link for payment for the kit of all 4 cards: May ClassCards@Home Kit
If you'd like extra's of some cards, or would prefer to have individual kits, please get in touch with me.

I hope you can join us to do this ClassCards@Home class, if not I hope this post inspires you to create at home!
God Bless love
Heather xox

How to stamp on your tags

Hi Creators,
I mentioned in one of the last videos that I should show you how to line up what you want to stamp on the pre-cut tags, so I've done another video for you!, it's just a short one.  It's kind of awkward sometimes getting the stamp exactly where you want it, I have used the Stamparatus to achieve this, if you don't have one trust me it's so worth the investment!  if you don't have one click on this link to check it out: Stamparatus

And now for the video......

I hope it makes sense to you, if not let me know!, and if you want to see any other ways of using the stamparatus just let me know.

Happy Creating
God Bless love
Heather xox

ClassCards@Home April Videos

Hi Creators,
The ClassCards@Home pack for April will be in the mail tomorrow, and these videos will help you put your kits together, you'll also need ink pads, daubers and glues (dimensionals/tombow/snail - whichever you have).   I hope you have fun putting your cards together, and if you didn't join us this month, but feel you missed out, you know what to do next month lol!

I think I recorded them in this order, so first up Daisy Delight

and the video.....

Second card is" Bright Bubbles"

And the video......

Third Card is Ornate Flowers

And the video......

 And the last card is Coastal Cars

And the video.....

I hope these videos all work correctly - let me know if they don't!

Happy Creating

God Bless love

Heather xox

Class cards for April, with a difference...

Hi there Creators!

Well the Corona-virus seems to have brought the world to a standstill, however I don't believe it has to bring our creating to a standstill! especially as a spot of crafting is so de-stressing and helps us to focus on more positive thoughts!

So I'm bringing you ClassCards@home....  You bring the stamps, ink and glue, I'll "bring" the rest of the supplies.   Here's how it works, click on the link below by Friday 3rd April to order and pay for your kit, I will get the kits all organised over that weekend and mail them out on Monday 6th.
I'll be offering a video which I'll post on here, to show you how to pop your cards together, as well sending the usual paper instructions with your kit.

And here is my first ever ClassCards@Home..... cards :)

First card is a nice bright one using the Layering Circle dies, and the gorgeous Iridescent Sequin assortment.

 

The next card uses the 2 Daisy Punches - the larger one is just called Daisy Punch and the smaller one is called the medium daisy punch, I've paired it up with the Detailed Bands Dies

Card #3 uses the lovely "Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper", the Coastal Weave 3D Embossing folder, the Braided Burlap trim and the Label Me Lovely Punch

And the last card for April is this one which uses the brand new (from 1st April) Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper, The Ornate Layers Dies, White Flax Ribbon, and the Label Me Fancy Punch

 Bear in mind that all these cards use your own stamps and inks to put in the sayings.

Here is the secure link for payment: April 2020 ClassCards@Home Payment link 

I hope you can join us to do this ClassCards@Home class, if not I hope this post inspires you to create at home!
God Bless love
Heather xox

Class cards for March 2020

Hi there Creators,
honestly where do the months go to?!  Well in March I have the usual 3 classes (back to normal schedule) Wednesday 4th 10.30am in Laanecoorie, Thursday 5th 7.30pm in Laanecoorie and Saturday 7th 10am in Maryborough.  Also in March is the Picture to Page show on 14th and 15th (this is in Kangaroo flat at the Primary School)

Anyway on to the cards we'll be making at the classes.....
First up: this card uses the beautiful Morning Star stamp set it's one of the Distinktive stamp sets which means it has a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images (so cool!)   I've also used the rather cute Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper teamed up with a bit of Gold foil cardstock (as the Golden Honey has gold foil accents in it)  The Golden Honey Paper is actually a Sale-a-Bration product, so you do have to spend $90 to get it for Free, (you can't just buy it singly).

 Next up, I had a request to use these little fellas from Special Someone stamp set, and as my new dies "Special Day Dies" for it hadn't arrived by the time I was making this my mind was wandering off to how we were going to celebrate Sam's Birthday (who in fact is 9 today!)  and I was thinking of balloons...... and those weight things that keep them on the table (when they've got Helium in them)  So here we are.... Special Someone Stamp set, and the Balloon Bouquet Punch, I rather like it!

Onto creation #3 again I'm using a Sale-a-Bration product, this lovely cake from Happy Birthday to You Stamp set is so lovely to colour in, I've used the Shimmery White paper, so we can use the Aqua Painters, and watercolour it in. Oh and I've also used the really pretty From My Heart Faceted Gems.

 And last but not least I thought maybe we could do a little something different, so we're making this cute handbag, cut and stamped using the Dressed to Impress bundle, it really is a cute little handbag to put a special present into for someone, I also think it would make a nice little accessory for a small bridesmaid to carry down the aisle, or even for a spot of confetti!  Anyway after making mine I started wondering if it tied in with St Patricks day as I seem to have made it rather green (green being one of my favourite colours! lol) conveniently it kind of does tie in as it's on 17th March 😆

And that is the line up for the 3 March classes!  I'll aim to get another one done to show you Rosalies and my class projects for Picture to Page..... stay tuned!
But for now I hope these inspire you to create, and if you can make to any of the classes, do let me know!
Happy Creating,
God bless love
Heather xox