Category: Fancy Fold

Birthday Flip/Flop Swing Card

Birthday Flip/Flop Swing Card

I was going through my design book trying to find something different for a birthday card and saw the swing or flip/flop card. I haven't used this one for quite a while, so I thought I would try it out with some of my latest stamps and embossing folders. This one is for Neisha. I … Continue reading Birthday Flip/Flop Swing Card

Helen’s June Workshop

Helen’s June Workshop

Thanks to my sister Helen and her friends for a great workshop last weekend. For the hostess gift, I demonstrated this great little backpack, (SplitCoastStampers inspired). It fits a little bear or doll [or pig - see an upcoming post for the complete version]. Here is a sneak peek. For the make and take, I … Continue reading Helen’s June Workshop

Gatefold Birthday

Gatefold Birthday

cupI have just seen a variation of the gatefold card on Mary Fish's (Stampin' Pretty in my sidebar) site. It looked like a fun way to make an all purpose birthday card. My basic design is CASED from Mary's card, using my own collection of colours and stamps. I have also used a belly band … Continue reading Gatefold Birthday

Some more from Mad’s Retreat

Some more from Mad’s Retreat

Here are a few more of my creations from our weekend retreat. This one was a challenge to use the Make a Monster stamp set. I thought the best way to showcase this set was to make a waterfall card. RECIPE Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Baja Breeze DSP Ink: Baja Breeze Stamps: Make … Continue reading Some more from Mad’s Retreat

Mad Inkstincts Team Retreat

Mad Inkstincts Team Retreat

Oops!! Where has the month of February gone? I have been doing lots of card making, but somehow forgot to get the creations uploaded for you to see. You will have to wait a while now as my posts over the next few days will showcase what I made at the Mad Inkstincts Team Retreat … Continue reading Mad Inkstincts Team Retreat