I have been trying to find some different ways of using the BigShot Top Note Die and found this tutorial for a Trinket Box at JustAddInk. This first box uses Pale Plum (now retired) cardstock, with the Vintage Vogue Jumbo Wheel. The wheel has been inked with Perfect Plum. A white satin ribbon (non SU) … Continue reading Trinket Box
Category: Anything but cards
Lane’s Owl Bookmark
The owl is certainly a very popular animal at the moment, and the new Two Step Owl punch from Stampin' Up! takes this a step further with everyone wanting to use the owl punch for all sorts of tasks. I recently visited my sister and took the punch to show her. Her grandson saw it … Continue reading Lane’s Owl Bookmark
Happy Birthday Jess
Happy birthday Jess. I hope you love this card and cake. The card is made using a technique called Waterfall card. As you pull on the ribbon the flowers cascade down - giving a waterfall effect. See the card in my Birthday gallery for the recipe. The tealight cake uses a battery operated tealight covered … Continue reading Happy Birthday Jess
Candles and Anniversaries
Really two topics in one. I finally got to try the candles after Tanya's tutorial with me. My sister Helen, and I made this one using the Snow Swirled stamp set, with Glorious Green and Real Red inks. I am very pleased with the way it has turned out. I have taken a few photos … Continue reading Candles and Anniversaries
Team Meeting
Last Saturday afternoon, three wonderful ladies [Jan, Melissa and Renae] and I had a great time with our upline manager Tanya. This is what we did. The first is called a Step Card. It is easy to make and looks very elegant. We used Baja Breeze cardstock and ink, Real Red ink, Season of Joy stamps, … Continue reading Team Meeting
Carmel’s workshop
Yesterday afternoon, Carmel was hostess to a beautiful group of her friends. For most of them, it was their first time papercrafting. They made this 3x3 tote and 2 love notes [yes, there is only 1 in this photo!], and may I say they all did a brilliant job. Thanks very much Carmel for a … Continue reading Carmel’s workshop



