EMBOSSING PASTE July 20, 2008
Using Embossing Paste with Brass Stencils       This technique has a sharper edge to it than either dry or heat e... [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 'brag'... [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 quickl... [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 idea - and the... [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 invites ... [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.typepad.com/ &... [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.  Take it with... [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 you can f... [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, this book c... [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 alter... [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 paper has be... [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 in one of... [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, patterned/... [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.  If yo... [MORE]