Author: Annette

More Happiness Shared

Yes. I have decided that I really love my new Happiness Shared set. I can see it getting lots of use, so expect to see more of it over the next few weeks. Here, I have tried the Watercolour Spritz technique to give, well, a watercolour look to the image. It is very simple. Ink … Continue reading More Happiness Shared →

Happiness Shared

I don't know how many times I have been through the current Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue. Each time, I find something I missed earlier. During my recent blog surfing, I came across a stamp that really took my fancy. I thought, this must only be in the US Catalogue, but on checking ours, … Continue reading Happiness Shared →

Just Playing

This morning, my dear friend Tanya and I had a very enjoyable time catching up and making some cards. Tanya had a couple of ideas for us to try out. Here are my creations. This one uses an old favourite of mine, Pocket Silhouettes, with a sentiment from Whimsical Words. I used Pink Pirouette and … Continue reading Just Playing →

Heat Embossing

Heat Embossing is one of those great, simple techniques that often get overlooked. You think about using it, and then say, it's too much effort. But as soon as you get out the heat gun, you say, why didn't I do that before? It takes no time and gives a great finish. I finally got … Continue reading Heat Embossing →

Anyone for Cupcakes?

Cupcakes have certainly become very popular over the last little while. I must be showing my age, but I still call them patty cakes. Whatever you want to call them, they still taste great. Here are a few Clean & Simple cards using the Cupcakes standard wheel and some of the new In Colors. Enjoy