Creating a Snowy Background using a Decorative Mask

Hello Everyone,

I love this collection of decorative masks and I’ve this one a few times now.

My idea this time is to layer the design with different coloured inks. The colour combination is from this month’s @sucolorchallenge on Facebook!

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

I can see this technique working with various colour combinations. What colours would you choose?

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 PBNW9JZN 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

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 features one of my favourite die sets. I love the bright colours she has chosen!

Visit Jill’s blog here

Heather has taken her inspiration from the Stampin’ Up catalogue. A great place to start when crafters block strikes!

Visit Heather’s blog here

Gez is casting another demonstrator with this monochromatic card design. The background stamp makes this quicky & easy to make!

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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Using Punches to Create Pretty Floral Cards

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is all about punches! They are quick and easy to use and even better, some coordinate with stamps too.

I’m using two different flowers from the Sweet Strawberry and Flowers of Friendship stamp sets.

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

The colour combination is inspired by a recent challenge that I missed out on participating in. It’s so pretty!

The vellum doilies create an interesting backdrop for the layout. They can be coloured to match your project 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 PBNW9JZN 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.Challenge #104 – Bright and Bold!

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my blog post today showcasing my Design Team project for the new Inspire.Create.Challenge.

This time we are using a Bright and Bold theme!

Stop by the Inspire.Create.Challenges blog to see all the Design Team projects and upload your entry. We’d love to see your creations.

I have chosen to work with the Biggest Wish stamp set and my Stamparatus …

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

Nothing says bright better than the Brights Colour Family. The rainbow of colour works so well with the bold font of the stamp set.

And if rainbows aren’t your thing, try a monochrome look like I have here with shaded of blue-green.

And here’s another with oranges and yellows!

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 YKD92HEX 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

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 this week is full of colour. The contrast with black card base is so striking!

Visit Jill’s blog here

Heather is scrap-busting with this simple layout. A great way to show off Designer Series Paper!

Visit Heather’s blog here

Gez has made this lovely watercoloured card for a colour challenge. Such a pretty way to use these colours!

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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Cardmaking with Accent Stamps

Hello Everyone,

I’m going to confess that I’m not a massive fan of all the images in the Dressed to Impress stamp set… But I just love all the accent stamps!

These lovely flowers are perfect for colouring with your favourite medium. I’ve used Stampin’ Blends in Misty Moonlight and Balmy Blue.

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

This card could easily be adapted for any occasion. I think it would make a beautiful wedding card with right sentiment!

I love this pink version using 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 PBNW9JZN 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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Creating Subtle Backgrounds with Decorative Masks & Pastels

Hello Everyone,

Today I am sharing a technique to create backgrounds using the Soft Pastel Assortment.

Using this medium gives a much softer colour to the background than can be achieved with inks.

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

The piece was simply layered with coordinating cardstock with a die cut sentiment added with dimensionals

This card used a different mask but the same pastel colours. This time the sentiment was cut with the Double Oval punch.

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 PBNW9JZN 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

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 incorporated elements from a Tic Tac Toe board to include in her fantastic Christmas card….

Visit Jill’s blog here

Heather has created this stunning white on white card. It is perfectly framed with the grey card stock….

Visit Heather’s blog here

Gez’s winter birthday card is so pretty. I love this colour combination and the texture that all the die cuts add….

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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Get Well Soon with Timeless Tulips

Hello Everyone,

I can’t quite believe how fast this year has gone… So here’s a throwback to springtime with these pretty tulips!

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

I also share a quick tip on how to make sure the stems are positioned correctly after making a tinsey mistake on my original sample.

I used Misty Moonlight and Balmy Blue as my combo in this example.

Which colours would you use?

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 PBNW9JZN 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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Cardmaking with the Whale Done Stamp Set

Hello Everyone,

I thought I have fun with the Whale Done stamp set today.

I’ve used some wacky colours on this one, of course you can change them for something more traditional if you prefer!

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

I love the little fishes. The stamp can be turned to make them swim in different directions.

This card uses Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay and Mango Melody!

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 PBNW9JZN 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.Challenge #103 – Colour Challenge with In Symmetry

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my blog post today showcasing my Design Team project for the new Inspire.Create.Challenge.

This time we have a colour challenge!

Stop by the Inspire.Create.Challenges blog to see all the Design Team projects and upload your entry. We’d love to see your creations.

I have chosen to work with the In Symmetry stamp set to make this simple stamping card!

You can see how to make this card in my video tutorial….

This layout is so flexible. Change the sentiment and the colours to make something entirely different!

I had to make an adjustment to the stamped layer for this version but I like how it turned out!

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 YKD92HEX 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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Creative Colour Challenges #9 with Poinsettia

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is for teammate Vickie’s Creative Colour Challenge….

Find out more and participate HERE

I’m working with the Poinsettia Petals stamp set and coordinating Poinsettia dies.

The Merry Merlot and Pear Pizzazz have a Christmas feel.

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

I love the watercolour effect from the Wink of Stella glitter brush.

The sentiment is so pretty in the Gorgeous Grape ink and the embossed dots from the Hippo and Friends die.

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 PBNW9JZN 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

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 is embossing with a decorative mask for her card. The pattern coordinates with the In Symmetry stamp set!

Visit Jill’s blog here

Heather has used a sketch as her inspiration for this faux quilt card. This is easier than it looks to create too!

Visit Heather’s blog here

Gez is also using a sketch to show off this designer series paper. Some simple embossed lines frames the layout.

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 Stamping with the Lovely You Stamp Set

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is quick and understated but so pretty too. Just the thing to send for any occasion.

The Lovely You stamp set has a mixture of sentiments that would work with this layout.

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

I’ve used a decorative mask to add some interest to the background. For a more clean and simple look, this step could be left out!

This sample has a Smoky Slate card base with Melon Mambo accents in the layers and stamped sentiments.

Substitute for your favourite colour combo to achieve the look you want!

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 PBNW9JZN 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 – Embossing Fun!

Hi Everyone,

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

The theme this month is Embossing Fun!

Links to all the other participants videos are in the description of my video!

Please stop by them all, leave a comment, like, and subscribe!

Here are the close ups…..

The ink over the background emphasises the embossing and makes the beautiful die cut stand out!

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 PBNW9JZN 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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Christmas Wreath Card using the Sparkle of the Season

Hello Everyone,

I’ve had this card idea in my head for a while and I’ve finally managed to make it!

For this layout I used eight die cuts which I then used to create four pieces that I could arrange to form the wreath design.

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

The Cherry Cobbler & Gold Metallic Ribbon is absolutely gorgeous in real life. It finishes off the card brilliantly.

This sample uses more die cut, 12 in total, and uses a mixture of leaves in Shaded Spruce and Granny Apple Green. The sentiment is stamped with Poppy Parade.

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 PBNW9JZN 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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Creative Colour Challenges #8

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is for teammate Vickie’s Creative Colour Challenge….

Find out more and participate HERE

I have made my card using the Very Versailles stamp set. The muted colours lent themselves to a vintage look, so I stamped on to Very Vanilla cardstock.

Second generation ink softens the images and adding some ink around the edges gives an aged feel.

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

The Real Red ribbon and sentiment introduces a pop of colour to 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 PBNW9JZN 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

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.

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Jill’s winter birthday card is so beautiful with its clean and simple design…. and it is really easy to make too!

Visit Jill’s blog here

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Heather’s card stood out on her blog for this unusual shape to the front panel, I just had to share it today!

Visit Heather’s blog here

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Gez has been inspired by a Tic Tac Toe Challenge to come up with this pretty Christmas card design!

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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Using the Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder

Hello Everyone,

I designed this card using a Facebook colour challenge …

  • Night of Navy
  • Soft Sea Foam
  • Calypso Coral

I have combined this with showing again how to use the wonderful Merriest Frames hybrid embossing folder.

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

I really love how this turned out using this colour combination!

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 PBNW9JZN 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 #102 – Sketch Challenge using the Mountain Air Stamp Set

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my blog post today showcasing my Design Team project for the new Inspire.Create.Challenge.

This week’s challenge is a sketch challenge….

Stop by the Inspire.Create.Challenges blog to see all the Design Team projects and upload your entry.

I have chosen to work with the Mountain Air Stamp Set and coordinating dies to create a mini scene inside the circle….

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

I think this card could be sent to a guy too?

Which colour way do 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 PBNW9JZN 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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