An oldie but a goodie is the Eclipse technique. There are so many options with this style, making cards personal using the recipient's name or Generic. With the Daisy Delight stamp set I created the scene before Die cutting with the Large Letter Framelits, then by cutting out further letters using scraps you can build the letters up to make them stand out on the card, very easy but effective.       If you would like to know more please contact me to learn how ... VIEW POST

I think a lovely bottle of wine is a wonderful gift and this bottle tag just adds that little extra to the bottle to make it special. I have used Fresh Fig card for the tag as resembles a lovely claret, with Very Vanilla and a touch of Old Olive.   The Designer Series Paper Merry Music sheets were perfect in conjunction with the Musical Season stamp set and Dies           If you would like to know any more about this Christmas tag ... VIEW POST

Christmas is racing towards us at a scarily fast pace!! Before you know it it will be time to post those cards with the 1st of October only a few days away. These are 3 cards that are effective but simple enough to be able to do quite a few, I have even included on that is a non-traditional colour of pink!! I quite like using pink or blue for something a little different. I have used the longest available stamp set Lovely as a Tree with the water coloured background and the others a Stamp ... VIEW POST

My beautiful great niece is turning 2 this weekend and it was so much fun making a little girls card with the Birthday Memories Suite and the Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper. I used the raised letter technique with the Happy Birthday thinlit.     Then my son announced he had a birthday party this weekend could I please make him a card ...this Birthday memories suite just makes it so easy!!    .                   If you would like to know ... VIEW POST

The season is here and we have released a Holiday Catalogue to help you with ideas and projects for those handmade Christmas cards and gifts. This was the card that we did at class last week using The Musical Season stamp and Die set. The music note and Trumpet were die cut out of the beautiful new Champagne foil sheets.     Not all Christmas cards need to be the traditional colours this card is made using soft sky and The Carol of Christmas stamp and die ... VIEW POST

Hello fellow crafters, Come and join myself and others for a fun morning card making and enjoying morning tea. We will be making two cards one using product from the newly released Holiday Catalogue. First time is a gold coin donation and thereafter only $15.00 just bring your own snips and adhesives. Please RSVP by Wednesday 06 Sep to ensure I have a Catalogue and kits for all. Ph 021528863 Where: Green Hollows Rd Puhoi Looking forward to seeing you   ... VIEW POST