Not many couples are lucky enough to be able to celebrate being married for 70 years. It’s a really special occasion that deserves a special card to celebrate. I was asked to make 2 cards, one for my best friend... Continue reading →

The safe arrival of a new baby is definitely a reason to celebrate and what better way than by sending a hand made personalised card. My sister’s step son welcomed his first born and so I made them one of... Continue reading →

Many people struggle making cards for men. Maybe because of this, I have a wealth of dies and stamps for ‘masculine’ cards. My dilemma when card making is not the gender of the recipient, it’s their relationship to me. Every... Continue reading →

My pop up cards have proved to be really popular with friends and family especially the pink prosecco and rose wine versions. Generally they are all made to similar dimensions. I have, though on occasions, made larger versions. This is... Continue reading →

What a great way to deal with those occasions where the card shops fall short. Joint occasions celebrating more than one thing at the same event. No need for two cards when you opt for handmade. This card was made... Continue reading →

The birth of a baby is a magical and very special event in the life of the parents and the family. Keepsake parcel cards are the most popular card I am asked to make. There are subtle differences that make... Continue reading →

I just fell in love with the free stamps that came with issue 109 of Creative Stamping Magazine. I chose to work with the hexagon stamps first using yellows and greens and added glossy accent highlights. My sister’s birthday was... Continue reading →

When my special men celebrate their landmark birthdays it calls for an extra special card. I love trying out new card folds and the Pop up Easel Block card as demonstrated by Sam Calcott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXwMfMt-HGM is fast becoming a firm... Continue reading →

My Grandson celebrated his very first birthday last summer. My family have been on the receiving end of my hand made cards for quite a few years now. There is always an increased pressure when special birthdays come along. Well,... Continue reading →

I loved making this fab fun card. It’s so bright and full of interest. I made the card base using inspiration from Sam Calcott’s Made To Surprise Pop up Bouquet Die set but I did not use the dies as... Continue reading →