YELL OUT ‘Sparkle’ if you agree that Christmas cards should have ‘Sparkle, Shimmer & Shine’!! Today I’d thought I’d go out with a bang, I have some fabulous Penny Black images and Critters…. what better way to Shine !
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Altenew + The Daily Marker Watercolor Therapy Blog Hop & Giveaway + Video!


Did you know that colouring with watercolour pencils is REALLY easy? If you have been avoiding watercolouring but enjoy the look of it and want to give it a try, then today I share some tips to help you.
Today’s video is part of the Watercolor Therapy Blog Hop here and I am so very excited to be a part of it!
Continue readingSame But Different Christmas Card Series 2020 – Strips & Stripes + Video!

Do you like stripes on a card… how about stripes on a Christmas card?… or SIX! Welcome back to my Same But Different Christmas Card Series for 2020!
Continue readingSame But Different Christmas Card Series 2020 – Shaped Cards + Videos!
Have you ever looked at your dies and thought ‘I could make a card out of that’? Today we are stretching our supplies to have fun making SIX Shaped Cards! Welcome back to my Same But Different Christmas Card Series for 2020! Today is going to be a blast so let’s get started…..
Continue readingAltenew Craft-A-Flower: Poppy Release Blog Hop & Giveaway + Video!


Today I have a video and share 5 easy Tips on how to use Altenew’s Craft-A-Flower Dies! But first did you know….
Continue readingAltenew Twinkle & Shine Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop & Giveaway + Video!


Do you like to use silhouette stamps? Today I have a fun way to use silhouette stamps and colouring on the same card. But first….
Continue readingSame But Different Christmas Card Series 2020 – Plaid + Video!

Do you want some fun modern ways to add Plaid to your Christmas Card designs? Today I have 6 cards to share with you doing just that! Welcome back to my Same But Different Christmas Card Series for 2020!
But before I start, did you know that I used to ‘Highland Dance’….
It’s Time for Some ‘Little Lady’ Christmas Inspiration at Ellen Hutson!

Did you know that you can pretty much make a Christmas card out of any stamp? This is a great way to personalise a card for that someone special!
Continue readingSame But Different Christmas Card Series 2020 – BIG Sentiments + Video!

Do you want a modern fun way to use sentiments on your Christmas cards? Today I share SIX different ideas to do just that! Welcome back to my Same But Different Christmas Card Series for 2020! Let’s get started…..
Continue readingAltenew Winter Essentials Stand-Alone Dies Release Blog Hop & Giveaway + Video!


Do you get as excited as I do when Altenew has a stand-alone die release? Seriously these flowers and alphas made my day, and I just had to share 2 videos showcasing 2 of my faves. But first did you know…
Continue readingSame But Different Christmas Card Series 2020 – Poinsettias + Video!
Welcome to my Same But Different Christmas Card Series for 2020! I have a jam packed video for you today sharing SIX BeaUtiFul Poinsettia card ideas for your inspiration.
Continue readingHow to Create Fun BOLD Sentiments – 2 Ways + Video!

Do you like to create your very own ‘punny’ sentiments? Today I have a video sharing how I mixed up stamp and die sets to do just that!
Continue readingFun Tips For Using Felt on a Christmas Card – Ellen Hutson Holiday Release Day Hop, Giveaway + Video!

Have you ever used felt on a card? Today I have a video creating a Christmas card sharing a few ‘felty’ tips along the way. But first, I have sooo much more……
Continue reading3D Flower Magic with a Single Layer? (+ Video)

Have you ever tried using just one layer of a floral die to create a design? What can I say, it really doesn’t get any more clean and simple than this!
Continue readingAltenew Cozy Creatures Stamps/Dies/Stencils Collection Release Blog Hop & Giveaway + Video!


Do you like a large bloom on a card? Today I have 2 examples to share including a video! But first…
Continue reading4 Ways to Use Beautiful Images on Your Cards! + Video!

Do you have trouble making cards using images? Today I have some fabulous new stamps from Spellbinders and 4 different image projects to share with you.
Continue reading3 Fun Ways to Use the Globe Shaker at Ellen Hutson!

Welcome back! I have 3 fun ideas today using the Globe Shaker Die which is being released very soon at Ellen Hutson. You can check out all the details at the blog right HERE. Hugs,

Large Flower Stamps Look So Much Better When You Do This! (+ Video)

If you love the watercolour look and want an easy way to get this real quick, then the watercolour stamping I share in today’s video could be a great option for you!
Continue reading5 Easy Ways to Use Colour Blocking in Cards| Gimme 5 Penny Black + Video!

Do you like to Colour Block? One of my favourite things to do is to mix and match colour combos and today I share how I made 5 different cards using just one colour combo!
Continue readingBrush Markers vs Watercolours Which One Actually Worked? (+ Video)

Watercolours? I used 2 types for this one layer card! And you can see how in my video linked below. But first…
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