Crafter's Corner

SHAPED TOPPER April 07, 2010
You will need  Folding board and embossing tool Stamping, piercing or embossing mat (as long as thick and firm, but soft – you ca... [MORE]

SCRAPBOOK PAGE - PAPER PIECES WITH 1 LARGE PHOTO April 07, 2010
I am really into different sized pieces of co-ordinating papers layered over each other at the moment.  It seems to be cropping up loads on m... [MORE]

CHEESE BOX December 17, 2009
Little Crimbo pressie for you - this is a super easy -  super cool - no measure - no glue -  make any size - really clever - little... [MORE]

MEMENTO DEW DROP November 09, 2009
MD-000-100 Dandelion MD-000-103 Cantaloupe MD-000-200 Tangelo MD-000-300 Lady Bug MD-000-301 Rhubarb Stalk MD-000-40... [MORE]

HARD BACK BOOK October 19, 2009
OK - I am going to try to show you how to make a simple hard back book.  Once you have mastered the general idea these are really useful for ... [MORE]

QUICK BRAYER BACKGROUND October 07, 2009
I love working with a brayer but some people just don't know how to start off.  Here is a really quick textured background method.  Do i... [MORE]

COPIC MARKERS August 31, 2009
The highs and lows of using Copic markers.    The highs - well I guess the amazing colour results you get and the vast range. ... [MORE]

USEFUL ANIVERSERYS / BIRTHDAYS ETC June 05, 2009
GEMSTONES Month Traditional Birthstone Modern Birthstone Mystical Birthstone Ayurvedic B... [MORE]

HOW TO WORK IN SUMMER June 01, 2009
The long, hot, dry, summer weather is great for drying the washing (OHH JOY!) - it also has weird effects on our crafting habits, and perhaps... [MORE]

EASTER BASKET April 10, 2009
This is princelet's basket for his Easter egg hunt - I know, ohh bless him.         A basket is sooo easy -... [MORE]

EMBOSSED WRAP CARDS January 25, 2009
This is the finished card.   I haven't given measurements because the method works with all sizes.  All thes... [MORE]

CARD WITH 2 POCKETS January 02, 2009
This is a useful fold for making money cards - or to attach to a scrapbook page to hold journaling texts.  There is a really clever trick to ... [MORE]

RE-CYCLED CANDLES November 29, 2008
I will probably get all sorts of folk hold their hand up in horror - but I re-cycle my old candle wax.  We do try to re-cycle what we can; we... [MORE]

PAPER FOLDING - SNOWFLAKE October 30, 2008
This is a brilliant way to use up your border strips.  I have quite a stack of these and use them loads, for all sorts of things - but I had ... [MORE]

CUTTLEBUG EMBOSSING DIES October 19, 2008
CUTTLEBUG - EMBOSSING FOLDERS - LARGE AND SMALL   NEW - 2009 A6 Folders Holly Ribbons Christmas countdown Season's G... [MORE]

CUTTLEBUG CUTTING DIES October 19, 2008
CUTTLEBUG CUTTING DIES     37-1077 die 2x2 flower pot 37-1080 die 2x2 arrows 37-1084 die 2x2 man sign 37-1085 ... [MORE]

GIRAFFE SILHOUETTE October 14, 2008
The shape is done to size so, highlight the giraffe shape - right click and 'print' it.  Trace the shape with tracing paper, shade the back o... [MORE]

ACCORDION FOLD FRONT CARD October 04, 2008
I love this fold - there is a space to scribe a text - or decorate - which is half hidden by a folded front giving 3 more panels to decorate and 3... [MORE]

STICKLES GLITTER GLUE & LIQUID PEARLS September 06, 2008
It does not matter who comes out with a cheaper alternative - and you know who I mean(!) - the original Stickles ranges are just the BEST!!... [MORE]

BRASS STENCILS - DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES July 26, 2008
TAKE ONE BRASS STENCIL:-   One fairly plain brass stencil (papermainia)   and here is what you can do:- - - ... [MORE]

EMBOSSING PASTE July 20, 2008
Using Embossing Paste with Brass Stencils          This technique has ... [MORE]

SIMPLE STITCHED ALBUM May 07, 2008
As the summer really starts, and we have B-B-Qs, fates, garden parties, day trips, school events and so on - what you will need is a small 'b... [MORE]

A GUIDE TO INK TYPES April 19, 2008
DYE INKS Dye inks are water based, non-toxic, wash out easily and mostly child safe.  They are transparent, and will blend easily and dry ... [MORE]

Medallion Treasure Box stamps April 03, 2008
You must have seen these 'Treasure Box' stamps, they are quite big - a funny shape - and a bit pricey.   I have always loved the id... [MORE]

MAKING IN LARGE NUMBERS March 26, 2008
As the wedding invite season starts upon us yet again, here are my tips for working in bulk.   This applies also to baptism – party... [MORE]

PAPER GLOBE March 10, 2008
PAPER GLOBES BY HEATHER BAILEY   This is just so cute - I came across it on the Heather Bailey blog.  http://heatherbailey.ty... [MORE]

COLOUR CHART FOR H2OS March 01, 2008
 COLOUR CHART FOR TWINKLING H2OS   In alphabetical order - print off and tick the ones you have to keep track of them.&nbs... [MORE]

MARVY LA PLUME COLOUR LIST March 01, 2008
MARVY LA PLUME COLOUR LIST   There are the duel ended watercolour pens - all 108 of them!  I have put them in colour groups so ... [MORE]

SIMPLE ACCORDIAN FOLD BOOK February 13, 2008
The accordion book   The accordion book is one of the simplest books to make, and yet, with a bit of imagination and embellishment, thi... [MORE]

LAYERED THANK YOU CARD December 20, 2007
This is so easy and a brilliant way of using up all sorts of scraps.  You can make it to any size card or make it as a topper, just by a... [MORE]

paper 'finishes' November 19, 2007
When you buy art paper, as well as the weight - the pack will give you the 'finish' of the paper.   HOT - This means that the pape... [MORE]

Paper/card weights November 17, 2007
I have been asked to try and unpick what the paper ‘weights’ and ‘grades’ are all about.   When you buy paper and card it is graded ... [MORE]

Christmas 'FLOWER GARLAND' card November 13, 2007
Once you know the nuts and bolts of this card, you can do anything with it.   You will need:- BACKING CARD- pale colours work best, ... [MORE]

paper sizes November 07, 2007
The great mystery of paper sizes and codes explained!!   The biggest size of paper that you can get is A0 - it is used for posters.&nbs... [MORE]