Encircled in Beauty Dies meet Forever Fern

Hello Everyone,

I am totally in love with the Encircled In Beauty dies…. And today I’ve teamed them with the Forever Fern stamp set.

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

The combo of Bumblebee, Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze worked really well.

In these samples, ink was applied to the die cut with a blending brush before adhering it to the card.

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 QACFP2SJ 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 – All About Texture!

Hi Everyone,

It’s the first of the month which means another #StampAroundUK video hop!

Here are the links to all the other participants. Please stop by, like and subscribe!

Karen Egan – Craftykarendesigns https://youtu.be/2G8240Oq1SQ

Helzie Lou – https://youtu.be/Wgthe_xZxmE

jazzledazzlecraft with Janice https://youtu.be/t-QN-Ssb7Ek

Heather Forgan – Stamp With Nellie https://youtu.be/wvmPhwN3AZE

Jill Chapman – https://youtu.be/EaqtRbfKjro

Gez Carpenter – Nigezza Creates https://youtu.be/Kkq6xZebAhw

Yvonne Flitton – https://youtu.be/qaq3DhiQ-5A

Verity Pursglove – Stampin’ with Inkybutterfly https://youtu.be/IAPeNLuc1L8

Esther Howard- Stampin Star Creations https://youtu.be/0MfRHPOFA-E

Carol Brown – https://youtu.be/erIINDRT3fw

Tricia Smith – Smith’s Crafty Creations – https://youtu.be/zjIgHqeZqbo

Ruth Trice – Artful Stampin https://youtu.be/9xAjJlGSoXs

Barry – Mitosu Crafts https://youtu.be/qbctVF8TZMk

Kate Bolt: https://youtu.be/OX50R0Iwzlk

My card features the Pretty Flowers embossing folder!

I used Magenta Madness and Misty Moonlight for my samples…..

Inking up the embossing folder adds another level of interest to an otherwise simple card 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 QACFP2SJ 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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Something Different with the Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle

Hello Everyone,

I’m trying something different with gorgeous Pearlescent Speciality Paper which has carried over to the 2021 Annual Catalogue!

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

I definitely prefer the addition of the Calypso Coral to the seashells and card base.

My original sample using Crumb Cake ink and gives a much more subtle effect.

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 QACFP2SJ 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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Quick Cards with Layering Hugs

Hello Everyone,

If you’re looking for die bundle that covers arrange of occasions then this is worth some consideration… And of course you save 10% when you purchase them together!

Make cards using the stamps, the dies, or both!

My card today firmly focuses on the dies

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

The Melon Mambo is so striking with this set. There are loads more colour combos I’d like to try out with this set.

I really like this version. The white really stands out against the background!

The matte black dots finish it off perfectly.

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 QACFP2SJ 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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Monday Colour Challenge with Very Versailles

Hello Everyone,

Here we are again with this week’s colour challenge…..

We are using;

  • Gorgeous Grape
  • Gray Granite
  • Garden Green

I created my card with an old favourite stamp set, Very Versailles.

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

The Tailored Tag was used to cut banner ends on the sentiment strip.

This was the original sample, I like this one the 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 QACFP2SJ 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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Friendship Card featuring Brushed Blooms

Hello Everyone,

Here’s another wonderful stamp set that retires soon…. Brushed Blooms!

I had the idea to build up a brushstroke background and loved the result.

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

What colours would you use to create this card?

This sample uses Soft Sea Foam, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce and Melon Mambo!

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 QACFP2SJ 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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Treasured Medallions meets Pretty Perennials

Hello Everyone,

Two more beautiful stamp sets in use today before they retire for good at the end of June!

I’ve created a design that uses a monochromatic back drop with a pop of colour added through the lovely florals!

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

Which card is your favourite?

The original sample uses Flirty Flamingo and Granny Apple Green!

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 QACFP2SJ 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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A Final Card with Borders to Backgrounds

Hello Everyone,

The January to June Mini catalogue will retire in just over a week’s time…. And sadly this stamp set has already sold out 😦

But I still wanted to show you these cards I made with the Stamparatus tool. So if you managed to get the stamp set or you have something similar you can try this out!

You can see how I made these cards in my video tutorial…

The Biggest Wish stamp set lives on the desk at the moment…. I just love it!

I have used complimentary colours to make my cards. I think that these would also look good with black accents too!

And here’s a bonus card I didn’t show on my video! This combo is Shaded Spruce and Granny Apple Green.

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 QACFP2SJ 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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Monday Colour Challenge with Timeless Tulips

Hello Everyone,

This week’s challenge uses these three lovely colours…

  • Just Jade
  • Gray Granite
  • Highland Heather

I decided to use Timeless Tulips for my project. This set carried over from the previous annual catalogue and has a coordinating punch.

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

I’m not sure which card I like the best. Which is your favourite?

Here’s a close up of the original sample!

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 QACFP2SJ 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 Stamping with Sweet Symmetry

Hello Everyone,

Wow wow wow! I love this stamp set and Designer Series Paper!

I had lots of fun creating these cards. The stamp set is really easy to use if you are a beginner stamper.

You can see how I made these cards in my video tutorial….

Using the colours from the designer series paper gives each cars a coordinated look.

If you go for the suite, there is a cute metallic ribbon in 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 QACFP2SJ 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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Embossed Rose Gold Birthday Card

Hello Everyone,

Did you spot this gorgeous speciality Designer Series Paper?

Each sheet has a beautiful brushed texture to it. I thought I’d add some extra texture with the Pretty Floral embossing folder.

I took the opportunity to use the Delicate Petals set once more too. The flowers were coloured very simply to coordinate with the card base.

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

I used a different layout for my original sample as another option.

This piece was embossed with the Stitched Greenery die. Look out for more projects with this in the future!

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 QACFP2SJ 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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Something Different with Butterfly Brilliance

Hello Everyone,

I’m trying something new today with the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set.

After a team meeting, I remembered a technique from many years ago where pigment powder was brushed over versamark ink, so I thought I would give it a go with the new Soft Pastels.

There are 8 colours in the pack;

  • Poppy Parade
  • Mango Melody
  • Daffodil Delight
  • Granny Apple Green
  • Mossy Meadow
  • Coastal Cabana
  • Night of Navy
  • Gorgeous Grape

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

You can achieve different looks by adding more of the Soft Pastel!

The bold black sentiments add impact to the card design and are emphasized by the black border created with the layering.

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 QACFP2SJ 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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Monday Colour Challenge

Hello Everyone,

Here we are with another Monday Colour Challenge…..

Our line up this week is;

  • Just Jade
  • Cinnamon Cider
  • Magenta Madness

All these colours are part of the 2020-2022 in colour collection, with Bumblebee and Night of Navy. You can purchase them all as a bundle and save 10%!

I’ve used the Flowers of Friendship stamp set and coordinating punch to make my project.

You can see how in my video tutorial…

The tone on tone look on the card base can be achieved with the coordinating ink or versamark depending on the look you are going for.

I used the same elements to make this version as part of a team challenge. I love this combo!

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 QACFP2SJ 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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Pierced Blooms and 2021 In Colours

Hello Everyone,

You may have seen a recent post where I featured the 2021 in colours with a simple stamping card using the In Bloom stamp set.

This time I’m focussing on the coordinating Pierced looks dies.

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

The detail on the die cuts is absolutely amazing!

I’m still astounded by the way these in colours work so well together!

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 QACFP2SJ 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 clean and simple style is unmistakable in this card. Don’t you just love the fresh colour combination!

Visit Jill’s blog here

Heather has made this beautiful card. The bright colour palette is perfect and suits the design so well.

Visit Heather’s blog here

Gez has been making lots of these men’s shirt cards. You can really have fun with the paper you use. You can make 5 from a single sheet!

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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Another Colour Challenge with the Lots of Heart Bundle

Hello Everyone,

I couldn’t resist this colour challenge…. Any excuse to use my favourite colour!

  • Bermuda Bay
  • Crumb Cake
  • Sahara Sand
  • Basic Black

I pulled out the Lots of Heart stamp set and coordinating dies to make my card.

This stamp set is retiring at the end of the month and currently still available at half price!

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

Mixing up the colours worked well too. You might even stretch to give this card to a guy … Perhaps exchanging the Bermuda Bay for Night of Navy or Misty Moonlight

I love the pop of colour with this arrangement. I think this would work with a variety of colours.

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 QACFP2SJ 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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Using Masks to Make a Fun Geometric Embossed Rainbow Card

Hello Everyone,

I had some fun today with this awesome new mask, inks and embossing powder!

This card used colours from the Subtles collection;

  • Calypso Coral
  • So Saffron
  • Pear Pizzazz
  • Balmy Blue
  • Highland Heather

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

I was really pleased with how this turned out.

It occurred to me later that the Stitched Triangles would have continued the geometric theme.

This card uses the Brights collection.

Mix and match your supplies and create a completely different 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 QACFP2SJ 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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Monday Colour Challenge with Watercolour Shapes

Hello Everyone,

Monday is here again…. so it’s time for a colour challenge!

This week’s colours are;

  • Night of Navy
  • Merry Merlot
  • Pacific Point

I’d already decided that I was going to work with the Watercolour Shapes stamp set regardless off the colours that came out.

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

I think they worked out quite well in the end and I do love the bold sentiments in the Biggest Wish set!

The original samples were made using the skinny rectangle shape.

The Merry Merlot sentiment is my favourite, which is yours?

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 QACFP2SJ 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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Inspire.Create.Challenges #092 – 2021 In Colours

Hello Everyone,

A new Inspire.Create.Challenge is available to take part in…. and this time it’s a colour challenge!

You can see the other design team projects on the challenge blog post here

We would all love to see your projects using these colours! Just add a photo of your project using the link in the challenge blog post!

I am working with the In Bloom stamp set for #simplestamping card. Ink, Stamps and Paper are all you need!

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

Changing the colour used for each of the stamps gives each card a different look, no additional supplies are needed.

Evening Evergreen is a great colour to use for sentiments as an alternative to Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

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 QACFP2SJ 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 Blog Hop – Retiring Favourites

Good Morning Everybody,

Welcome to this month’s Project Share Project blog hop.

The January to June Mini catalogue will end retiring at the end of the month so our theme is “Retiring Favourites“.

Click through the other projects using the links at the bottom of this post!

I wonder what you would choose to work with? I’d love to know!

My choice, is Vine Design.

Beautiful, simple to use stamp set with stunning dies to go with it… And it is currently on sale so don’t miss your chance to get hold of this one!

I’ve teamed it with new in colours and carried over Stitched So Sweetly dies to create this clean and simple design.

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

I used the other flowers and sentiments to make these Polished Pink and Pale Papaya versions.

Which is your favourite?

Click here to see Jill’s project…

Project Share June Roll Call

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Gez Carpenter – Nigezza Creates

Heather Forgan – Stamp With Nellie

Jill Chapman – Paper Daisy Crafting

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 QACFP2SJ 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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