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Fancy Friday – Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set

Stamping

15 Apr

Happy Thursday! I’m playing a little catch up with a couple of projects that I have created for the Fancy Friday Design Team. This is a Team of demonstrators who only post on Instagram & Facebook; make sure you check them out for monthly challenges! Today’s project was created for the Ombre Challenge and I used the Butterfly Brilliance Stamp…
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TGCDT – Stampin’ Up! Free As A Bird Stamp Set

Blog Hop

9 Apr

It’s Friday! My favourite day of the week. Not only because it’s the weekend by because I get to hop with some of a fellow male crafter’s. That’s right I’m back again with The Gentlemen Crafter Design Team. I really wanted to bring out a classic stamp set that has been gathering dust; the Free As A Bird Stamp Set…
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OSAT – Stampin’ Up! Forever & Always Stamp Set

Blog Hop

8 Apr

Happy Thursday. I’m back today with the One Stamp at a Time Design Team. This month we are working to the theme of ‘Say What’. Under this theme we have the brief on creating a project emphasising the sentiment. I choose the Forever & Always Stamp Set [154343] but incorporated the Playful Alphabet Dies [152706]. Stampin’ Up! Forever & Always…
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Creation Station – Stampin’ Up! Nothing Better Than Stamp Set

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4 Apr

Happy Easter Sunday! I’m back today with the Creation Station sharing our ideas on Sweet Treat Packages. Just perfect for today am I right? I thought this was the perfect opportunity to create a little something with the Nothing Better Than Stamp Set [152507]. Stampin’ Up! Nothing Better Than Stamp Set Cookies, coffee, cocktails, and chocolate. We bring you all…
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Stamping Society – Stampin’ Up! Wild Roses Stamp Set

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1 Apr

Happy April Fools! Don’t worry there isn’t anything to joke about today as I come to you today with the Stamping Society. This month we are focusing on a technique for the first time ever! I’m so excited for you to see the tutorial. As always to celebrate the release we create a project to share that is different to…
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Stamping Sunday – Stampin’ Up! Springtime Joy Stamp Set

Blog Hop

28 Mar

Happy Sunday! It feels like forever since I last post but I’m back today with the Stamping Sunday Design Team. This month we are featuring all our favourite animal stamp sets, now I’m a flowers kind of a guy however I do have a couple of sets laying around. In the end I selected the Springtime Joy Stamp Set [154403]….
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Bold florals, rich navy cardstock, and LOTS of dim Bold florals, rich navy cardstock, and LOTS of dimension… honestly this card was such a joy to create 🌸✨

I used the Craft-A-Flower: Saffron Layering Die Set from @altenewllc to build these gorgeous layered flowers and I love how dramatic they look against the dark background. A little ink blending, some white splatter, and a simple sentiment was all this card needed!

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The Pink Fairies Ink Collection from @simonsayssta The Pink Fairies Ink Collection from @simonsaysstamp is officially swatched… and I fear I may be obsessed 💜🩷

This colour combo is SO good. From the dreamy violet tones of Periwinkle, Clematis & Crocus to the soft-to-bold pinks of Ballerina, Fairy & Plum — every shade blends beautifully together.

I already know these are going to become regulars on my craft desk for florals, backgrounds and all the pink/purple projects ✨

And can we appreciate how smooth these blends are?! 😍

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Three ways. One gorgeous floral die. 🌸✨ I had so Three ways. One gorgeous floral die. 🌸✨

I had so much fun experimenting with the @altenewllc Grand Dahlia Layering Die Set and trying out different colouring styles to see how much the look changes just by switching up the technique. Same die… completely different vibes every time 👀

Whether you love bold blends, soft inked petals or something a little more dramatic, this die really does all the hard work for you. I honestly think florals like this are the perfect reminder that you don’t always need the newest release to create something fresh and inspiring 💛

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There’s just something about florals on a dark bac There’s just something about florals on a dark background that feels extra elegant 🌸

This card was created with the Lush Peony Bouquet Press + Hot Foil Plate & Stencil Bundle and I honestly can’t stop looking at all those tiny details. The soft pink peonies, the crisp white splatter, the little pops of sparkle… it all comes together so beautifully against the deep navy background.

I wanted this card to feel delicate but still bold, and I think the contrast really helps the florals shine. Also… can we appreciate how satisfying it is seeing all that dimension as the card catches the light? 👀

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Soft florals and layered details are definitely my Soft florals and layered details are definitely my happy place 🌸✨

For this card I used the Craft-A-Flower: Grand Dahlia Layering Die Set from @altenewllc to create these dreamy ink-blended blooms in soft yellow, peach, and coral tones. I paired them with an embossed background and layered foliage for lots of texture and dimension without losing that soft elegant feel.

I also added a little white splatter because apparently I physically can’t stop myself at this point 😂

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