Learn how to stamp the perfect mirror image

Happy Sunday! Today I want to show you an easy way to stamp the perfect mirror image using the Stamparatus by Stampin’ Up! Using this amazing tool with a silicone mat (or piece of acetate) is the easiest way I’ve found of This was one of the cards we made in my card classes this […]

How to make simple Christmas cards

Happy Sunday! Today I want to show you how to make some simple and sparkly Christmas cards. I designed this simple Christmas card for my November card classes and also made it at three workshops for brand new stampers. For some time now I’ve been wanting to go live on YouTube but have been dithering […]

How to use the same layout to make two quick Christmas cards

Happy Sunday! Today I want to show you how to use the same layout but in a different way to make two quick Christmas cards. To be honest they were supposed to be exactly the same but I stamped the sentiment on the inside wrong so decided to turn the card and I think it […]

How to use Faux Metal embossing in your cardmaking

Happy Sunday! Today I want to show you how easy it is to use Faux Metal embossing in your cardmaking. I wanted to keep this elegant Christmas card clean and simple so added extra detail with a bit of simple dry embossing and some faux metal embossing. Isn’t the card gorgeous? The Stamping Cove is […]

Fun Fold Christmas card

How to make Front Step Fold Christmas cards

Happy Sunday! Today I want to show you how to make Front Step Fold Christmas cards. At least that’s what I think they’re called! Not only did I use the Celebrate with Tags Bundle but also some of the Snowflake 12″ x 12″ Specialty Vellum from the July – Dec 2022 mini Stampin’ Up! catalogue. […]

CASEing the catalogue to make a cute Christmas card

Happy Sunday! Today, I am sharing a cute Christmas card that was made by CASEing the catalogue. Let’s face it, we can all struggle for card design ideas, especially when we’re in a hurry or don’t have a lot of time. So why not look through your Stampin’ Up! catalogues. They are full of inspiration […]

How to make a fun Pop Out Swing card

Happy Sunday! Today I’m going to show you how to make a fun Pop Out Swing card and this was one of the cards we made in my September classes. I learned how to make this type of fun fold last year (I think) from the talented Michaela Titheridge, a fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in […]

How to make clean and simple Christmas cards

Happy Sunday! Today I’m playing along with the Global Design Project challenge and will be showing you how to make some clean and simple Christmas cards. This week’s challenge is a CASE the Designer and we are casing this lovely card from Wilma De Korte from the Netherlands. You can find lots of inspiration from […]

A Quick and Easy Christmas Card idea

Happy Sunday! Today I’m sharing a quick and easy Christmas card idea that is another project from my August card class. My apologies for mentioning the “C” word but, in my opinion, it’s never too early to start on making Christmas cards right? It was a simple decision to use the Trees for Sale stamp […]

Two cards made with decorative masks background

How to use decorative masks in your cardmaking

Happy Sunday! Today I want to show you how easy it is to use decorative masks in your cardmaking. Masks are a great way of creating a pretty background on a project instead of patterned paper. I love using decorative masks and for my projects today I used the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks that are […]