Hello there – well it’s Sunday again so time for another dip back into the Claritystamp craft club back issues. Today I’m using the ‘wicker texture’ stamps from May 2020 – I didn’t find this one very easy to use, but it’s great for adding texture & colour to patterns. I have made a couple… Read More Claritystamp craft club lookback – wicker texture
Welcome to my crafty blog and a clean & simple masculine card using stamps and dies from Julie Hickey Designs. I’ve been thinking about how to use the layout from CAS Colours and Sketches and decided these banner sentiments were just right with a few die cut stars and the colours from As You See… Read More blue birthday
Hello crafty friends. I’m a bit late posting today – I’ve had a fab day over with friends planning an overseas trip (it’s very exciting!) Better late than never, tough, so here’s today’s offering to share with you. I immediately thought of Claritystamp’s ‘meadow flower spray’ when I saw the inspiration photo from The Card… Read More new home flowers
Welcome to my crafty blog. I’m posting a bit earlier than usual today, as I’ve got a last minute entry for Color Hues – I really wasn’t sure whether I liked this paper from Stampin’ Up!’s ‘flowering fields’ set when I first saw it, but it’s perfect for their ‘purple & green’ challenge. I’ve teamed… Read More tulip happiness
Hello there! I’ve got a very quick and simple card to share with you today, using the Stampin’ Up! ‘textures and frames’ set from last year’s Saleabration. I haven’t used it very much, but it came to mind when I saw the inspiration photo from Just Us Girls. I’ve also used the ‘one layer &… Read More a little note
Hello crafty friends. Today’s card uses a mixture of old and new stamps from Julie Hickey Designs – I always enjoy mixing things up. For this one I’ve used the sketch from Fusion and picked up the pink tulips in their photo. The colour scheme is thanks to Inspire.Create, who’ve challenged us to use black,… Read More grace
Hello and welcome to my crafty blog. Today’s card features the ‘plentiful plants’ stamps and dies from Stampin’ Up!, inspired by Joanne’s sketch over at The Paper Players. I rotated the layout for my card (hope that’s OK, Joanne!) and used the colours from Just Add Ink‘s inspiration photo. I started by rubbing ‘pumice stone’… Read More thoughtful plants
Hello crafty friends. Well, it’s Sunday again so here’s my next dip back into Claritystamp’s craft club – I’m now up to April 2020 and the ‘marvellous macaw’ stamp. I used this little fellow in my end of year trip back through the craft club for 2020, but he hasn’t been out again since. You… Read More Claritystamp craft club lookback – marvellous macaw
Welcome to my crafty blog and another card for a friend who’s going through a difficult time with their health at the moment. I’ve gone with Claritystamp’s ‘funky foliage’ die for the centrepiece on this one, picking up on the themes from a couple of challenges. Festive Friday are marking International Dance Day – there… Read More funky foliage wishes
Hello there. It’s time for a new theme over at the Alphabet Challenge – we’re now onto B and Debbie has chosen ‘blooms’ for us. We’d love you to join us – you’ve got until Thursday 5th May to share your floral creations. I decided to go with Julie HIckey’s ‘daisy medley’ stamp, as the… Read More B is for blooms
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