Baby · Handmade

Watercolour new baby card – two by two …

The Two by Two stamp from Stampin’ Up is so cute! I couldn’t wait to ink it up to make this card for my friend to welcome her sweet baby girl... I stamped the image onto watercolour paper using black stazon ink, and then used my acquapainter to add colour.   I decided to change the sentiment and used… Continue reading Watercolour new baby card – two by two …

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Top 10 rubber stamps …

The first ever stamp set I bought was a sentiment set from Stampin’ Up!® – it revolutionised my card making.  Up to that point, I had been a “cut and stick” type of crafter and looking back now my cards then were quite primitive. But when I was introduced to the wonderful world of rubber… Continue reading Top 10 rubber stamps …

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Happy heart boxes …

What a great day I had yesterday attending the Stampin’ Up! leadership training day at Reading.  I met some lovely people and amazingly talented crafters.  The beautiful displays and craft samples were fabulous, with lots of ideas and inspiration. We were all so excited to be able to see some amazing new products which will… Continue reading Happy heart boxes …

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Stampin’ Up! day of fun …

At Michelle's Stampin’ Up! craft day in Bicester there were inspiration stations, workshop wows and, of course, swaps! When Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators get together they love to share their creativity, and how better to do this but to make craft examples to swap with each other.  This is such a fun part of the day –… Continue reading Stampin’ Up! day of fun …