The Christmas Layers Dies is the Co-ordinating dies with the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp set. I just love the Itty Bitty series of stamps, always something for every occasion and the dies are stunning and so versatile, they just add that something special to your project. I have used the Glimmer embossing Paste with the Circle option of the Basic Pattern decorative Masks for the background and used The Real Red Glimmer Paper with the dies. The red and white together is so fresh. If you would ... VIEW POST

Ink and Spritz Technique, a wonderful technique that allows you to stamp softer blended water colour type images. I have used images from the Snow Front, Beautiful Friendship and Daisy Lane Stamp sets as examples. It is very easy and is just about using your dauber to ink up your stamp and spritzing with water before stamping. I have made a video to explain So please enjoy, feel free to comment, like or ask any questions and of course subscribe :-) If you would like to know more please ... VIEW POST

Using the Bloom and Grow Stamp set I have heat embossed the gorgeous flowers and Sentiment in Gold on Basic Gray Card stock, then sponged around the edges with Basic Black to give the illusion of it being lighter in the centre. I have then embossed Gold foil with the Country Foil folder for the mat. A very straight forward card but is just so luxurious and perfect for someone that likes bling and gold!! If you would like to know more please do not hesitate to contact me for further ... VIEW POST

The Pressed Petal Designer Series paper is just divine and I decided to fussy cut and layer some of the gorgeous flowers to make this Birthday card for a very dear friend of mine. The reverse side of these papers are just as gorgeous as the front side with woodgrain, and designs that are very vintage ..I just love them. If you would like to know more please do not hesitate to contact me for further information, about this card or my classes. If you live in New Zealand and would like to ... VIEW POST

This is a wonderful technique and really allows you to create your own unique and stunning backgrounds. I have created this short video that gives you a few ideas on how use this technique and the different options available. I hope you enjoy :-) If you would like to know more please do not hesitate to contact me for further information, about these card or my classes. If you live in New Zealand and would like to see or purchase any of the products shown please click this ... VIEW POST

Snow Front This is the gorgeous easel card that Jacque Williams, Nicolette Morning and I taught recently at our Christmas Extravaganza Event. It is such a beautiful card and uses the stunning Seaside Spray Card stock which was embossed then highlighted with the Silvery Shimmer Inkpad. Instructions Fold the 4 1/8 x 11 ¾” (A4) Smokey Slate card along the 5 7/8 and 9 3/4” score lines.  This will create the easel shape. Adhere the 4 1/8 x 5 7/8” Smokey Slate panel to the 2” section of the ... VIEW POST