Christmas · Handmade

Sponging technique for a snowflake flurry in shades of blue …

Hi and welcome to my blog. This week, it’s a colour challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, in shades of blue. Last Christmas day was so magical, watching the snow gently falling on an already beautiful, white, winter-wonderland of Iceland. So, out came my beloved serene snowflakes stamp set to make this card (pretty name… Continue reading Sponging technique for a snowflake flurry in shades of blue …

Christmas · Handmade

Ornament keepsakes from Stampin’ Up

I’m so happy I’m able to join in this week’s challenge over at the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge blog.  It feels so good to be back to crafting again. This week is a colour theme, and they are a little different to the traditional Christmas hues...  I struggled at first as they were not… Continue reading Ornament keepsakes from Stampin’ Up

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Polar party Christmas …

The tiny snowflakes from the serene snowflakes set has got to be one of my favourite Christmas stamps from Stampin' Up!  I am so sad that this set is retiring - will totally miss it! I teamed the snowflakes with the polar party stamp set to make these Christmas cards and gift bag, with a little dazzling… Continue reading Polar party Christmas …

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Christmas in July …

Well - it’s never too early to start, as they say!  The gorgeous everyday enchantment designer series paper is still available until the end of July – just a few more short days.  It is so lush and so versatile and the colours are just perfect for any occasion – including Christmas!  When my friends… Continue reading Christmas in July …