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Just popping in to toot my own horn lol. and to let you all know I’ve been published in the latest issue of Cardmaking, Stamping and Papercraft. This is my second time published and I was thrilled to be included as a contributer for this months issue (on the shelves at all good newsagencies now!). … Read more

Last night I spent the perfect evening watching the NYE fireworks on TV, singing to all the ABBA songs (much to my kids’ embarrassment lol)…………….. and played with my new stamps!! The stampset I’ve used in the card above is called “Yummy” and you can get it for free during Sale-A-Bration over the next two … Read more

Mac……..short for “Macchiato” (the latte version of my favourite coffee………milk with a dash of strong espresso!!) arrived just in time for Christmas. He has settled in very well……although he has developed a bad habit of chewing on scraps of paper and cardstock!! Hmmmmmm………just as well he’s cute!!!!

Warmest wishes to you all for a happy and safe Christmas and a fabulous 2009!!!

Now here’s a stamp set I haven’t inked up in a while!  I received Loads of Love in my Starter Kit box of goodies when I first joined Stampin’ Up and used it mainly with the water-colouring technique. I think the card I made recently (above) gives this line-art stamp set a totally new look. … Read more

The school year ended for us on Friday- Yay! I love the school holidays with sleep-ins, jammie days, reading books all day in the cubby with the kids. Even though I’m well and truly ready for them to return to school again at the end of the 6 weeks……..I look forward to this longer break … Read more

Here are some cards I made for our recent team swap. One of the best things about being a demonstrator is that I get to share and swap ideas with some very talented card makers and scrappers that I’ve come to know since joining Stampin’ Up! I often think it’s a  bit like being part … Read more

Here’s a very quick and easy card I created the other day to send to a friend I hadn’t seen in a while (waving “Hi” Catho!) Edited to add : Apologies for the dodgy pic…..the card is straight, honest!! I’ve used the two new scallop punches from the Summer Mini (see my previous post for … Read more

I wanted to post these while it is still Dec 1st!!!! This month’s designs are pictured above. (Please note that colours and accessories, including patterned paper and ribbon, used this month may vary) December’s stamp-a-stack is now full, but I will be continuing Stamp-A-Stacks starting again early next year so please check back regularly to … Read more

I promised I would be back to show you this little trick using the new Scalloped edge punch. Simply cut a piece 5.9cm (this measurement is important!) square of cardstock and place it in the center position of the punch. Punch around each side being sure to centre it from the edges each time. You … Read more