Christmas Show Card Samples - One day at a time!

Good Afternoon Everyone

What a wonderful day I had at Create & Craft yesterday!

I'm so pleased you all love my new Christmas Stamps and Vintage Christmas Paper Pad :-)

So, a big thank you from me! I can't wait to see what fabulous cards you all come up with using the stamps and papers :-)

Over the next 3 or 4 days, I'm going to pop one of my sample cards from my shows on here and let you know what I used, I'm more than happy to share my ideas with you and flattered if you copy!

So, here's card no.1,.. a lovely 8x8 in lilac and purple shades.

Here's what I used: (I've linked them all to the relevant section of my website, in case you need to purchase any of the items :-) 

Vintage Christmas Paper Pad

Snowflake Montage Stamps

Christmas Sentiments Collection Stamps

Create a Flake 3 dies

A4 Pinpoint Checkerboard Embossing Folder

Marvellous Squares Dies

Dusty Concord Distress Ink Pad

Acrylic Circle (you may have seen me using this on air)

Hope you like it!

Happy Crafting!

Gilded Dragonfly Meadow

Good Afternoon Everyone

I know, I know,... it's been a while, but I have been really busy! 

Anyhoo, here's todays' post for you... this was a sample card I made for my last shows on Create & Craft, with one of my new stamps, Dragonfly Meadow..

I adore Dragonflies and, dare I say it, probably more than butterflies! (shocking!) lol

This is what I used:
Cream 8x8 Card Blank
Cream Card
Brown Card
Sentimentally Yours Dragonfly Meadow A5 Stamp Set
Cosmic Shimmer Gemstones Gilding Flakes
Cosmic Shimmer Flake & Glitter Glue
Brown Seam Binding Ribbon
Spellbinders Grand Ovals
Walnut Stain Distress Ink
Metal Button


This is what I did:
I won't rattle on about matting and layering as you can see what I did from the photo... 

The card blank was cut with the largest oval die through my Grand Calibur, making sure I overlapped the crease of the card and the bottom of the card to give me a fold and a flat bit so the card stood up! lol

I then did the second largest doe in brown card.

Then the third largest die is cream card and this is the one I used to gild onto.

I used the Cosmic Shimmer flake & Glitter Glue and applied it to my stamp using a piece of cut n dry foam,.. now, I have so many people ask me what the trick is with gilding flakes and it's simple really,... 

Don't use too much glue and don't apply loads of pressure when you stamp it (like you would do with inks)

I, literally, glue the stamp, then just put it onto the card, giving just a very light amount of pressure and remove it straight away.

Then, I just covered the glued impression with the gilding flakes and burnished them into the glue, rubbing off all the excess with my little scrubby sponge :-)

As you'd expect, there's a triple upside down bow made with the brown seam binding ribbon ;-)

The lovely sentiment is part of the Dragonfly Meadow set and I just stamped it onto some left over cream card and snipped the end with my scissors to give it the 'flag' look..I curled the sentiment with my bone folder and used wet glue to stick to the card.

TOP TIP - The cosmic shimmer flake and glitter glue is a little softer than most used for gilding, I would, however, clean the stamp straight away with warm soapy water (I just chucked mine in the sink lol and it washed up lovely)

You'll find most of the products I used on my show on my website here..

Hope you like it :-)

I love gilding flakes and love the overall simplicity and elegance of this card,.. the stamp is doing the hard work here (not me!) ha ha

Happy Crafting!

Delightful Damask ....

Good Morning Everyone

This is another one of my sample cards from my shows on Create & Craft and one of the demos I did...

This is what I used:
White 8x8 Card Blank
Black Card
White Card
Shaded Lilac Distress Ink Pad
Sentimentally Yours Circle Frames and Flourish Collection A5 Stamp Set
Sentimentally Yours Damask Borders & Icons A6 Stamp Set
Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Jewels Glacier Ice
Black Sparklers
Spellbinders Die Gold Majesty Circles
White Pearls
Black Pearls
Lilac Ribbon 


This is what I did:
I won't rattle on about matting and layering as you can see what I did from the photo.
The second layer of white has an aperture cut from the frame of the Gold Majesty Circles, you'll notice this die leaves beautiful piercing detail around the aperture too.
The actual topper, created from the die, is done by sticking a piece of white card to some double sided adhesive sheet, then die cutting as one piece (using the frame and next layer of the die) then peel the backing off and burnish the glitter jewels into the sticky side... simple :-)
To get the distressed edges onto it (as I have) this needs to be done before applying to the adhesive sheet, all I did was put the outer frame die onto my white card, then ink inside it, removed the die, inked around the outside, then placed the card (face down) onto the adhesive sheet, lined the die up within the inked area and cut :-)
I stamped the larger of the two circle frames from the stamp set, cut it out and then stamped the sentiment from the same set into the middle. I then (painstakingly!) put alternate black and white pearls around the line that the circle stamp gives.
I then die cut the plain and decorative circle from the die set together and distressed the edges.
The background, with the aperture, was stamped with Shaded Lilac, the larger damask icon was stamped on directly, the smaller one was second generation stamping (ie, ink it up, stamp on some scrap paper, then onto the project)
I finished of with a lovely triple bow in the lilac ribbon and put a black sparkler onto the bow and top of the topper... a few black and white pearls around the corners finished the card off... job done!
TOP TIP - You can apply less distress ink to any stamp by using a piece of cut n dry foam, this saves the need to do second generation stamping, if you're not confident. :-)

The Damask Background Stamp and matching borders & icons are one of my faves, so many uses, so many different looks, from just two stamp sets! :-) Black & White projects look amazing with these stamps!

You'll find most of the products I used on my show on my website here.. 

Hope you like it!

Don't let yesterday....

Good Morning Everyone

This is another one of my sample cards from my shows on Create & Craft and the second demo I did on the 10am show. (even if I did finish it after the show lol)

This is what I used:
White 8x8 Card Blank
Peach Card
White Card
Iced Spruce Distress Ink Pad
Sentimentally Yours Lacy Rectangle Frames and Borders Collection A5 Stamp Set
Sentimentally Yours Quotes of Inspiration Collection A5 Stamp Set
Irridescent Glitter
Couture Creations Hyper Magical Embossing Folder
Spellbinders Die D-Lites Blooms 3
15mm Cream Pearls
Sage Ribbon 
Small Dazzlers

This is what I did:
I won't rattle on about matting and layering as you can see what I did from the photo.
I stamped the large Lacy Rectangle Frame onto some beige card using the Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and cut it out (easy to do too!), then I embossed it with the embossing folder, then distressed the edges and glittered them.
I stamped the smaller lacy rectangle frame onto white card, using the iced spruce and cut it out, then stamped the quote sentiment from the Quotes of Inspiration Collection. (I masked off the frame around the sentiment with removable tape, then inked it, then removed the tape, then stamped the sentiment (that will mean you just get the words, with no frame (even better value!!)
This was mounted onto a piece of peach card and cut around.
The border was stamped with one of the lacy borders in iced spruce, the second layer is a bit bigger in peach card.
The background is quite simply a layer of white card, embossed with the Hyper Magical embossing folder, then I just dragged my iced spruce distress ink over the embossed areas (and distressed the edges of course lol)
I die cut 4 large flowers in peach card, 2 large flowers in white card, 8 medium in peach, 9 medium in white and stamens to co-ordinate,.. you can see how I put them together from the photo. The smaller, star shaped flowers are from 2 medium ones, if you glue them together with Cosmic Shimmer acrylic glue, then pinch the petals together, that's how you get the lovely shape :-)
I finished off by making a triple bow in sage ribbon and put a small dazzler in the centre.... job done!
I love the colour combinations of this card and how the frame gives it a really elegant finish.
TOP TIP - When I put self adhesive pearls into shaped flowers like these, I always put a blob (very technical term!) of glue gel in the bottom first,.. this ensures they a) won't fall out and b) when you sprinkle glitter on the flowers, the glue gel that seeps from the sides of the pear is then glittered... very priddy! :-)

I absolutely love the Rectangle Frame and border stamps,.. the set offers so many possibilities and remember,.. start collecting as there will be more shapes coming soon :-)

You'll find most of the products I used on my show on my website here.. 

Hope you like it!

Shades of Cream - Have a wonderful day!

Good Morning Everyone

This is another one of my sample cards from my shows on Create & Craft and the second demo I did on the 10am show. (even if I did finish it after the show lol)

This is what I used:
Kraft 8x8 Card Blank
Cream Card
Beige Card
Gathered Twigs Distress Ink Pad
Sentimentally Yours Lacy Rectangle Frames and Borders Collection A5 Stamp Set
Sentimentally Yours Everyday Flourish Collection A5 Stamp Set
Creative Expressions Micro Beads
Creative Expressions A4 Adhesive Sheets
Couture Creations Large Joes Garden Embossing Folder
Spellbinders Die D-Lites Blooms 3
Sue Wilson Foliage Dies
Cosmic Shimmer Pearl PVA Glue
Brown Ribbon

This is what I did:
I won't rattle on about matting and layering as you can see what I did from the photo, I did pierce around the edge of the first beige layer to add interest.
I stamped the large Lacy Rectangle Frame onto some beige card using the Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and cut it out (easy to do too!), then I embossed it with the embossing folder, then distressed the edges and glittered them.
I stamped the smaller lacy rectangle frame onto cream card, using the gathered twigs and cut it out, then stamped the 'Have a wonderful day' sentiment from the Everyday Flourish Collection. (I masked off the frame around the sentiment with removable tape, then inked it, then removed the tape, then stamped the sentiment (that will mean you just get the words, with no frame (even better value!!) (If you look closely, I have actually third generation stamped the bottom flourish of the frame under the sentiment as I wanted to add a feint flourish (I'll show you how to do this soon)
This was mounted onto a piece of Kraft card and cut around.
The border consists of three layers, the first is a small one with one of the lacy borders stamped onto it, the second is a bit bigger, with pierced edges, the third is larger again and this time it was stuck to self adhesive sheet and covered with micro beads (lovely!)
I die cut one of each flower die in kraft card and in cream card and two sets of leaves in cream card.
The flower centre is actually Pearl PVA Glue covered in micro bead (looks amazing!)
I finished off by making a triple bow in brown ribbon and a set of 'tails' to put at the bottom of the card, added a couple of small clear dazzlers... job done!
I love the neutral colours of this card and how the frame gives it a really elegant finish.
TOP TIP - When I attach the flowers and leaves to my cards, I always put the flowers on where I want them and tuck the leaves underneath,.. :-)

You'll find most of the products I used on my show on my website here..

I hope you like it!

Monochrome Best Wishes

Good Morning Everyone

This was one of my sample cards from yesterdays shows on Create & Craft and the first demo I did on the 10am show.

This is what I used:
7x7 White Card Blank
White Card
Black Card
Black Archival Ink Pad
Sentimentally Yours Circle Frame & Flourish Collection A5 Stamp Set
Creative Expressions Micro Beads
Creative Expressions A4 Adhesive Sheets
Spellbinders Die D-Lites Blooms 3
Sue Wilson Fern Trio Dies
Spellbinders Gold Majesty Circles Dies
Cosmic Shimmer Ebony Ice Glitter Jewels
15mm Black Pearls
15mm White Pearls
Black Ribbon

This is what I did:
I won't rattle on about matting and layering as you can see what I did from the photo, I did pierce around the edge of the second black layer to add interest.
I stamped the flourish from the stamp set, randomly, around the white layer, then stuck this (remember to stick it face down) to a self adhesive sheet, trimmed off the excess and applied the micro beads, I think they give it a beautiful finish for very little effort! lol
I then stuck a piece of black card to a piece of self adhesive sheet, then die cut this using the largest circle from the Gold Majesty circles, removed the adhesive backing and covered the circle with Ebony Ice Glitter Jewels (another lovely product that also adds some texture)
I then cut 2 large white, 2 medium white, 2 medium black and 2 white stamens using the Blooms 3 dies. The large white ones were then stamped using the flourish from the stamp set (creates a complimentary pattern to the background) I then glittered around the edge of the white flowers.
I cut 2 ferns using Sues Fern Trio dies (love these!) and glittered them.
I then stamped the smaller of the 2 circle frames from the stamp set and cut it out, then stamped the sentiment inside (remember there are lot's of sentiments on this set so you can recreate this card for different occasions!) The edge of the circle was glittered, as were the areas around the small flourish within the frame)
I finished off by making a triple bow in black ribbon and put a 15mm white pearl in the centre :-)
TOP TIP - Remember to use a wet glue like Cosmic Shimmer when you are sticking onto micro beads or the glitter jewels, even if you use foam pads for dimension, put the glue onto those,... it seeps through the glitter/beads to make sure everything sticks! :-)

You'll find most of the products I used on my show on my website here..

Hope You Like It!

Tall Easel Card from yesterdays TV show...

Good Morning Everyone!

Well, I need to start by saying a huge Thank You to you all for all your support (and purchases!) from my first ever shows on Create & Craft yesterday with Creative Expressions and my Sentimentally Yours Stamps..
I was so relieved that you all loved the shows and my stamps!

Now, I've had sooooo many of you ask me for the dimensions for the tall Easel Card I did as my first demo, so the easiest way to tell you all is on here :-)

It's really simple, but looks quite amazing once it's all assembled :-)

Here's the photo of the card....

This is what I used..

2 A4 Sheets of Purple Card

3 A4 Sheets of Cream Card

Spellbinders Grand Decorative Ovals

Spellbinders Gold Labels 4

Seedless Preserves Distress Ink

Spellbinders Blooms 4

Sentimentally Yours Resplendent Roses Background Stamp

Sentimentally Yours Birthday Verses Stamps

Spellbinders Scalloped Borders 2

Sentimentally Yours Quotes of Inspiration Stamps

Spellbinders Butterfly Corner

I won't rattle on about how I've used everything as you can see how I put the card together from the photo, but the size of the card is what you need, so..

Trim 2 pieces of cream A4 card to 14.5cm along the long side, so you end up with two long 14.5cm strips.

Score both pieces at 21cm, then crease.

Glue one of the flaps to the inside of the second piece of card, making sure that the flap on the second piece of card is at the bottom (so it's not stuck!)

Then, decorate as you wish.

To give the card some rigidity on the inside, I used a piece of purple card, then a piece of cream card with a scalloped edge on both sides, then stamped one of my Birthday verses onto it and stuck in all in.

TOP TIP - If you use Cosmic Shimmer acrylic glue, it makes the card a little stiffer, which is what you need for the inside of this card.

PS - This card folds and fits into a standard C5 envelope :-)

Glad You like it!

Make sure you show me what you come up with when you make you're own, .. send your photos to my Facebook Page 

Happy Crafting!

Hunkydory Show Cards

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Well, what a busy week it's been!

Kicked off with the amazing Hunkydory Christmas Blockbuster (hope you got yours), then two days of Serif with the equally fabulous Fizzy Moon Digikits (I loooove them!.. so many images to work with!) and then back yesterday with the Hunkydory Christmas Blockbuster and then in my shop this morning doing a Serif workshop!!

I'm pretty sure I need to sleep at some point! lol

Anyhoo, I find I'm in a state of shock as I have a couple of hours free! 

So I thought I'd pop some photos on here of some of the cards I made on air with the Christmas Blockbuster.... 

Hopefully they will give you some ideas and inspiration :o)

I haven't taken photos of all the cards I made on air (I forgot my phone!) lol, but there are 7 to keep you going...

Happy Crafting!

Here you go....

A4 Easel Card

8x8 Tent Fold 

8x8 Aperture Tent Fold 

C5 Tent Fold 

8x8 Side Fold 

A5 Cut Away Side Fold 

A4 Tent Fold