A message from Annette's Family; It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Annette, the creative heart behind this site. This site will remain online for now as a celebration of her talent and joy she found in sharing and creating.
Category: Embossing Folders
This week I held a workshop for my sister Helen and some of her friends. The theme was Christmas, so the make and take included a Christmas card in traditional colours, and a gift box which could be adapted for any occasion. I also demonstrated some simple cards and ornaments using punches. The Christmas card … Continue reading Christmas Workshop
Happy Birthday to my sister Margaret. I wanted to put her card up earlier, but was waiting until she received it via snail mail first. It is now a few days since her birthday and the snail seems extra slow, so I thought I should show it to her here. I used a technique called … Continue reading Happy Birthday Marg
Today I thought I would show you a couple of cards made with supplies that will be in the new Stampin' Up! catalogue which makes its appearance on 1 September. This first one uses the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Folder, and the stamp set Oval All makes its return from a Mini Catalogue earlier this … Continue reading An Early Welcome
Yes, I am back again - twice in the one day. I am finally trying to catch you up on all my latest creations. The following cards are from my recent card making class. The first two have used the Faux Silk technique. I often forget about this wonderful, yet simple technique. So this week, … Continue reading Card Class
Many happy returns to my nephew Matt and my friend Sandra who have both celebrated birthdays in the past week. Matt's card was made with Very Vanilla and Handsome Hunter cardstock. I stamped Print Pattern and Happy Moments in Handsome Hunter ink. A simple, yet very effective male card. Sandra's card is very feminine, using … Continue reading Happy Birthday Matt and Sandra
I am not in the habit of sending Easter Cards, but when a friend asked me about them, I thought I would see what I could come up with. I know the Easter Bunny is very common, but he still represents a new beginning with the giving of eggs. So, here are a couple of … Continue reading Happy Easter
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