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Are greetings cards dying in the UK?
For probably thirty years or more I have been a cardmaker. Some of my earliest blog posts were sharing my cardmaking. It is interesting looking back at my earlier makes. I was particularly happy with the mashup I shared in that post. I think my creativity comes in bursts. That is why I have more…
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The Constant Appeal of Evergreen Craft Designs
Hordes of inspiration I used to regularly subscribe to at least nine craft magazines and several of those were published monthly. So I didn’t usually have to go more than two weeks before another issue was due to arrive. The great thing about this was, I constantly received new inspiration and advice on crafty techniques…
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Florabunda by Hunkydory a Thank You Card
In my first crafting video I present to you a Thank You Card made with Hunkydory’s Florabunda Papercraft Collection from Cardmaking & Papercraft.
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Father’s Day 2018 Cardmaking
In the Uk, we have just had Father’s Day 2018 and of course, that means O have been busy card making. I’ve made two contrasting Hunkydory cards.
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Birthday cards for Dad!
Hunkydory was once again my craft supplier of choice when it came to making a Birthday Card for my Dad. The twist this time was it was a card from Mum.
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A Hunkydory Keeping Watch Card
For my Husband’s Birthday Card I decided to use the Keeping Watch set from the Hunkydory Spring is in the Air Designer Decoupage Collection. Don’t you love this beautiful imagery?
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Playing with a Mandala Stencil
My inspiration for using the Mandala Stencil free from Papercraft Essentials Issue 153 and a great way to adapt the project if heat embossing doesn’t quite work out as planned. Come and see the completed card in the blog post.
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Hunkydory Pink Sapphire Delight
Some inspiration for using the Hunkydory Pink Sapphire Delight set from the Flight of the Butterflies Jewelled Edition Collection, this card is a variation of one made by the design team on the ideas sheet with a few twists to make it my own.
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A Card for Mothering Sunday 2018
Joanna Sheen’s 4th Cardmaking Collection was the perfect choice when it came to making a card for Mothering Sunday 2018. Why not take a look at the finished project and find out what other products I used.
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A Speedy Art Deco Card
Ideas for a Speedy Art Deco Card using the Art Deco Glamour Cardmaking Collection featuring artwork by Mary Evans which comes with Issue 180 of Cardmaking and Papercraft Magazine.
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The Barbara Anderson Anniversary Card
This week I am sharing the second of two Wedding Anniversary Cards this time with Artwork by Barbara Anderson from a pad of her work created by Joanna Sheen, come and see what I have created.
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The 1st of 2 Wedding Anniversary Cards
I need to make a couple of Wedding Anniversary Cards for my parents Anniversary next week, in this post I share the first one with you which features a Hunkydory Primrose Lane Collection card kit. I have to confess I have a soft spot for this collection.
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Forest Friends on my craft desk
To get back into papercrafting after the Christmas break I decided to ease myself in gently with the Forest Friends Decoupage Vellum Easel kit from papercraft inspirations Issue 174. Come and see how I got along!
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Uses for the Christmas 5 in 1 Stamp Set
Are you looking for some inspiration for the Christmas 5 in 1 Stamp Set for Papercraft Inspirations Issue 172? Why not see what I came up with?
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Beautiful Christmas with Peace and Joy
Crafting up a storm with the Peace and Joy craft set from Cardmaking and Papercraft Issue 176 and cracking open my Clean Colour Real Brush markers.
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Methods to get a clear stamped impression
Crafters, Are you struggling with stamping or have come to the conclusion that you can’t do it? Have a read of this and you may be surprised!
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Apple Blossom Snowflake Penguins
A little bit of inspiration for the Snowflake Penguins from Papercraft Essentials Issue 152. My Penguins are certainly getting into the festive spirit.
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Beautiful Baubles from Hunkydory
Having Fun with the Beautiful Baubles kit from Simply Cards and Papercraft Issue 169. Add some Spectrum Noir pens and you have a beautiful card.
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Christmas Sparkle Creative Stamping
Playing around with the Christmas Sparkle set from Creative Stamping Magazine Issue 49. I wouldn’t mind if this was my view on Christmas Morning!
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Having a Magik Halloween
Halloween doesn’t have to be scary, check out the cute card I made with the Magik Halloween Papercraft Disc. It’s so cute it’s Spooktacular!
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Build-a-Scene Christmas Window
Having fun with the Build-a-Scene Christmas Window from Papercraft Inspirations. Spoiler alert I loved this kit and I’m so proud of the card I have created.
