Jan b cards

Hello, Crafters. I hope you had a great weekend. When I was making Sunday’s video where I was showing how I made the Felt and Velvet poinsettias, I had hoped to include using Vellum to make the poinsettias but I ran out of time. I decided if I left it for my blog, I’d have ... Read More about Vellum Heat-Embossed Poinsettia Card

Hello, Crafters. I saw a fancy fold card like this on Pinterest recently. I fell in love with it and just had to have a go. There wasn’t any kind of closure to the card, so I added a ribbon. I considered a belly band, but decided against that idea. When the card is closed ... Read More about “W” Fancy Fold Card Video

Hello, Crafters. I’ve been looking for instructions on how to make an “inside step card”. All of those I’ve found so far either need a template or a Scan’n’cut. During my searching, I came across this really gorgeous Inside Block Card. Although there’s a lot of decorating to my card, it is simple to make! ... Read More about Inside Block Card Video

Hello, Crafters. Yesterday I was back to learning how to wear my “lockdown” false nails!! If you watch my videos you probably remember the nails with the glittery tips I wore during lockdown; this was because all beauty salons (and lots of other venues) were closed! I’ve had to start wearing them again because Sharon ... Read More about Building Block Card Video

Hello, Crafters. When I made my prototype card for Sunday’s video, I decided not to finish it off because I’d learned enough to make the Santa Christmas card I had in mind! However, I had this card sitting on my desk all day on Sunday. Although I don’t work on Sundays, I’m frequently in and ... Read More about Bridge Pop-Up Box Prototype Card Completed

Hello, Crafters. Yesterday, hubby and I had a great day at the Artisan’s Market in the St Nicholas Shopping Centre in Sutton. The visitors to the Market were happy and willing to stop for a chat without feeling they were obligated to buy anything. Having done many craft markets in the past and have become ... Read More about Concertina Pocket Fancy Fold Card Video

Create an easel card

I have been crafting for several years now, hooked since I made my first greeting card. Teaching people how to make stunning greeting cards is one of the most satisfying parts of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator! By teaching cardmaking, I’m also teaching how to relax because this is an amazingly relaxing hobby! I joined ... Read More about About Me

Hello, Crafters. Recently I shared a masculine faux pinwheel card with you, and I had two requests for a video to show how it was made. It’s an amazingly quick card to make. I always make a test card immediately before I start videoing so I know I have all my tools and products ready. ... Read More about Leftovers Challenge Card No. 6 & Faux Pinwheel Video

Hello, Crafters. Today’s video shows how to make a Tricorn Fold Card, which is also known as a Double Mini Muira Card. The first card was made by Sam Clayton of Mixed Up Craft and the second one by Gaynor Boyce of Stamp with Joy. It appears that these two Crafters had the same idea ... Read More about Tricorn Fold Card