Joy to the World

Hello Everyone,

With just three weeks til Christmas, I thought there may be some last minute cards to make, so here’s something that easy to make either as a one off or as a batch….

In the video tutorial I show just one card being made, but the background could be stamped over a full sheet of card stock and trimmed down to make four card fronts.

I wonder which colour combo you like best?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Project Share Project

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to this week’s Project Share. As always my friends have created some lovely work. Please use the links to visit their blogs and read more about their projects.

Jill’s card is super cute. There are lots of ways to change this to suit any occasion!

Visit Jill’s blog here

Heather is using one of my favourite bundles. The little robins are so adorable!

Visit Heather’s blog here

Gez has been creative with her supplies to make these sweet treat holders!

Visit Gez’s blog here

I hope you enjoyed these projects. The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Simple Two Step Stamping with Inspiring Iris

Hello Everyone,

How many of you out there fancy giving cardmaking a go? Don’t know where to start?

Inspiring Iris is a lovely two step stamp set that’s easy to use and budget friendly.

See how to make this card in my video tutorial….

Not got a die cut machine? Stamp onto a white card base or cut a simple rectangle with a trimmer!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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StampAroundUK Video Hop – Sparkle and Shine

Hello Everyone,

Bonus post! I hope you like this sparkly project!

It would amazing if you would stop by my video tutorial. The description has links to all the other participants in the hop!

Remember to like and subscribe!

Here’s the blue and purple version!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Thinking of You in Merry Merlot

Hello Everyone,

I wonder if can guess which stamp set I’ve used to make today’s card project?

Often, our focus is on the largest image in a set and may deter us from purchasing it…..

In this case, Life is Beautiful features a large tree, but I loved the other images in the set.

I’ve also pulled in these lovely labels dies from the Hippo and Friends set.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

My first sample used Bermuda Bay. I definitely think the additional layer of coloured cardstock improved the design.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Partridge in a Pear Tree

Hello Everyone,

I finally gave in and made a partridge in a pear tree card with the Arrange a Wreath Bundle.

I used a stamping off technique to get the mottled look for the pears.

See how in my video tutorial….

A touch of Wink of Stella on the pears gave them a frosty look!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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In the Pines

Hello Everyone,

Today’s project has a classic festive feel to it don’t you think?

I used a traditional colour combo of Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce and Granny Apple Green to make the card.

See the process in my video tutorial….

The square vellum doily adds interest to the background without distracting from the other design elements.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Project Share Project

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to this week’s Project Share. As always my friends have created some lovely work. Please use the links to visit their blogs and read more about their projects.

Jill’s card has the wow factor, combining deep Night of Navy with classic silver and white!

Visit Jill’s blog here

Heather has stretched her supplies to use this “Christmas” stamp set for something entirely different!

Visit Heather’s blog here

Gez’s card shows the impact of white space in card design with a simple but effective layout using punches and patterned paper.

Visit Gez’s blog here

I hope you enjoyed these projects. The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Do More with Designer Series Paper

Hello Everyone,

Let me ask you… Have you got Designer Series Paper in your stash that you just don’t like? I mean, I know it’s rare but maybe it’s just not your favourite colour.

Have you considered stamping on it? Or even heat embossing it like I have today?

This simple modification has turned what could have been a very plain card in to something more interesting.

See the whole process in my video tutorial….

The Artistry Blooms sequins tone in to the colour of the paper beautifully.

Here are the original samples. The blue version used clear embossing powder, but I felt it didn’t have as much impact as the white.

I’d love to know if you give this a try!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Simple Poppies

Hello Everyone,

Today I bring you poppies in commemoration of Armistice Day.

I kept it simple, without a sentiment, colouring the poppies with my Stampin’ Blends markers.

See how I made this card in my video tutorial….

I think the little ribbon detail really finished this design off.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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One Die Cut, Three Cards!

Hello Everyone,

Many Medallions is a stunning die set and today I show you how you can make at least three cards with just one of these die cuts!

This colour combination is Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce and Petal Pink, with vellum added in too!

See how I make all three cards in my video tutorial….

Here I have used Pacific Point, Granny Apple Green and Pool Party!

I started with this sample, using up some scraps. Here I have used Merry Merlot, Granny Apple Green and Mango Melody.

And finally, Gray Granite, Soft Sea Foam and Blushing Bride!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Monochromatic Cards featuring the Lovely You stamp set

Hello Everyone,

Today’s project demonstrates that beautiful cards can be made with limited supplies.

Monochromatic designs can still have depth and interest by using second generation ink, blending and layering.

The stamped border has been heat embossed to add texture, but this step could be left out!

See how I made this card in my video tutorial….

Here is my sample made with Just Jade.

The sentiment could be punched or cut down with a paper trimmer.

Tell me which is your favourite and if you try this I’d love to see them!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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The Project Share Project November Blog Hop – Christmas

Good Morning Everybody,

Welcome to our first monthly Project Share Project blog hop!

Those of you who follow me regularly will know I take part in a weekly Project Share… So we decided to introduce a blog hop too!

To continue to the next project just click on the next button at the bottom of this post!

I chose to use one of my favourite techniques…. Emboss Resist!

A number of snowflakes from the Snowflake Wishes stam set were stamped with versamark ink and heat embossed.

Pool Party and Pacific Point inks were applied over the top making the images pop!

See how to achieve this look in my video tutorial….

The stacked Stitched So Sweetly die cuts frame the sentiment beautifully… Another favourite of mine!

Here are both cards together! Which do you like best?

Click the Next button below to see Jill’s project!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Versamark Pad

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Festive Feeling with the Quite Curvy bundle

Hello Everyone,

I hope that you have liked seeing my Curvy Cards!

Here’s another idea, this time, with some festive colours!

See how I made this card in my video tutorial….

I love the sparkle you get from the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Channel Card featuring the Quite Curvy bundle

Hello Everyone,

I am so enjoying working with this Curvy bundle!

So today, I have created this “channel card”.

I’ve used almost all the 2020 in colours too!

See how I made this card in my video tutorial….

My original card is on the right, this one also has Cinnamon Cider in it too!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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More with the Quite Curvy bundle!

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday I introduced you to this brand new bundle … This is now available in the online store! Just search for Quite Curvy!

For today’s project I am using the leftover pieces to create something new!

See how I made this card in my video tutorial….

My original design used some Pear Pizzazz card stock and has a different arrangement of the small blooms….

Do you have a favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Introducing the new Quite Curvy bundle from Stampin’Up!

Hello Everyone,

Here’s a first look at a fantastic new bundle that will be available in my online store from tomorrow!

It is called Quite Curvy and has fabulous coordinating dies!

I’ve made several versions of this card in different colour combinations which are pictured at the end of this post.

This is the card I demonstrate in my video tutorial….

I just adore these little birds!

This combo is Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight.

This is Mossy Meadow, Old Olive and Granny Apple Green.

And finally, Magenta Madness,Melon Mambo and Flirty Flamingo.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code 4977UJG2 when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Paper Trimmer

[152392]

£23.00

#StampAroundUK Video Hop – November Geometric Theme Challenge

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for stopping by… This post partners a video hop on You Tube.

It would be great if you could follow the links in my video to see all the other wonderful projects that have been created!

Here are some close up photos of the finished card….

There are lots of colour options that could be used for this…

It just occurred to me that I could have used a triangle for the sentiment too!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Paper Trimmer

[152392]

£23.00

Project Share Project

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to this week’s Project Share. As always my friends have created some lovely work. Please use the links to visit their blogs and read more about their projects.

Jill has taken the plunge with this slim line card. The punched daisies fit well on this type of card!

Visit Jill’s blog here

Heather has made the beautiful card. I really like the way the die cut sentiment has been trimmed down to fit the design!

Visit Heather’s blog here

Gez has been practicing her colouring with this card. The plaid DSP is a great partner to the images!

Visit Gez’s blog here

I hope you enjoyed these projects. The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Grungy Vintage Card featuring the Positive Thoughts stamp set

Hello Everyone,

I’m using one of my favourite stamp sets today, Positive Thoughts.

I was going for something simple but with grungy vintage vibe combining Rococco Rose and Early Espresso!

The coordinating dies include this gorgeous panel which I emphasised with some soft blending.

See how I made this card in my video tutorial….

I made my original sample using Pool Party. I think this would also work with Mint Macaron, Petal Pink or So Saffron… What do you think?

And here they are side by side. Do you have a favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code FYP3NJFR when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Stampin' Seal

[152813]

£7.50