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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2023 – Day 27

Card Making

27 Nov

Happy Monday! We have hit our final colour combo challenge! These are the sketches are always my favourite however this one did not go to plan! Challenge Tile Day Twenty-Seven – Colour Combo There isn’t much to say about Colour Combo Challenges to be honest – You should be using all the colours listed for the challenge and only bring…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2023 – Day 26

Card Making

26 Nov

Happy Sunday! I cannot believe we are down to just four more cards left to share with you. Its gone quicker than I thought but equally its been a long month. I hope you are still enjoying the challenge so far. You can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/ Challenge Tile Day Twenty-Six – Heading Home There is nothing like…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2023 – Day 25

Card Making

25 Nov

Happy Saturday! If this was December, then it’d be Christmas Day! That is why I went for today’s challenge on this day. Please make sure you head over to the Facebook group to make sure you see all the amazing creations. You can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/ Challenge Tile Day Twenty-Five – Christmas Cookies I never liked leaving…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2023 – Day 24

Card Making

24 Nov

Happy Friday! One more day before heading into the last weekend of November. I really hope you all have some amazing crafty plans or even some festive plans as I know Sean is hoping to put up the tree. You can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/ Challenge Tile Day Twenty-Four – Throwback Checkout last years challenges and pick one…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2023 – Day 23

Card Making

23 Nov

Happy Thursday! In just one weeks’ time I will be sharing my final project. Time really does fly when you are having fun. While I might be finishing the challenge in a week, there are plenty of people still stamping long over on the Facebook group. You can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/ Challenge Tile Day Twenty-Three – Sketch…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2023 – Day 22

Card Making

22 Nov

Happy Hump Day! I have been looking forward to todays challenge for so long as I just adore this colour combination. I have used a lot of yellow in this year’s challenge what does surprise me however clearly it works.   You can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/ Challenge Tile Day Twenty-Two – Colour Combo There isn’t much to…
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Creative mayhem in every layer | TV Demo | Creator of #SketchMayhem | Teaming up with brands that embrace the creative mayhem.

You don’t need a complicated design to create some You don’t need a complicated design to create something beautiful.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do…
is go back to basics.

In this session, I start exactly here —
simple shapes.
Clean structure.
No overthinking.

Because when you strip a layout back to circles, rectangles and banners, something shifts. It stops feeling overwhelming. It starts feeling possible.

That’s the foundation of Stretch Your Sketches — learning how one simple framework can unlock endless card designs.

If you’ve ever stared at a blank card base wondering where to start… this is your starting point.

Join me at the Card Maker Success Summit
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Those layered petals. That rich autumn palette. Th Those layered petals. That rich autumn palette. That depth against the dark background…

This card was created using the Ornamental Poppies Layering Die Set from @altenewllc and honestly, it’s one of those sets that makes you feel like an absolute pro just by layering cardstock.

The dimension.
The movement.
The drama.

If you love bold florals that fill an entire card front with ease, this set is a must.

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✨ Organising my Stellar Sequins… because they dese ✨ Organising my Stellar Sequins… because they deserve it ✨

I genuinely think these are some of the prettiest embellishments in my stash. The colour blends, the shimmer, the mix of sizes — they just catch the light perfectly on a card.

Every mix gives you multiple sizes, which means instant depth and dimension without even trying. A few scattered sequins and suddenly your card feels finished.

I’ve separated mine by size in stackable containers so I can grab exactly what I need (and avoid rummaging through packets mid-craft 😅), but honestly… they’re beautiful however you store them.

If you haven’t tried the Stellar Sequins yet, they’re one of those small additions that make a big difference.

Which colour mix are you obsessed with right now? ✨

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Happy Valentine’s Day, crafty friends ❤️🍒 This on Happy Valentine’s Day, crafty friends ❤️🍒

This one’s for you.

Thank you for the likes, the comments, the shares, the link clicks, the encouragement, the messages… all of it. This community genuinely means the world to me and I don’t say that lightly.

I created this bold cherry Valentine using the This is Big Sentiments: Love Stamp Set from @papertreyink — and that oversized “Love” felt pretty appropriate today 🥰

The playful cherry background was created using stencils from @mydiamondpress — just enough fun to keep it sweet without stealing the spotlight from that big statement sentiment.

If you’d like to see how it came together, the full tutorial and supply list are live on the blog (link in bio 🍒).

Sending you all the crafty love today ❤️

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✨ I’m so excited to be speaking at the Card Maker ✨ I’m so excited to be speaking at the Card Maker Success Summit! ✨

This February I’ll be teaching:
Stretch Your Sketches: One Layout, Endless Possibilities 💌

I’ll be showing you how to take one simple layout and turn it into multiple completely different card designs — helping you get more from the sketches you already love.

I’ll also be featuring the gorgeous Rainbow Crafting Kit from @kingstoncrafts 🌈 which is perfect for stretching those designs in full colour.

🗓 February 26 – March 1

Registration is FREE, with VIP options available if you’d like extended access and bonuses.

👉 Comment SUMMIT and I’ll send it to you 💌

Let’s stretch those sketches ✨

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