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Saturday 30 May 2020

Positive Thoughts 'Class In The Mail' Week 4 - Gorgeous Grape

Today was the last of my Positive Thoughts 'Class In The Mail' Zoom sessions - these 4 weeks have flown by!

This class was based around the Gorgeous Grape Kit and we each created a Pizza Box Gift Package using the Positive Thoughts Stamp Set and Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather and Basic Grey Inks and Card.

Here is my finished box, along with those my ladies made - please visit the comments and leave them all some love :-) 




So that's it for this 'Class In The Mail'.  It was the first time doing classes this way, courtesy of Covid-19, but I've really enjoyed it, and so have my ladies.  I have already posted details of the next 'Class In The Mail' over on my Facebook Page and have others in the pipeline, so watch this space.

Don't forget my Annual Catalogue Launch Party on Wednesday 3rd June - more details can be found HERE - I hope to see you then.

In the meantime,
Stay Safe and Happy Stampin'
Babs xx

Saturday 23 May 2020

Positive Thoughts 'Class In The Mail' Week 3 - Melon Mambo

Our third class in the Positive Thoughts 'Class In The Mail' was based around the Melon Mambo Kit and we each created 3 cards using the Positive Thoughts Stamp Set and Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green and Basic Grey Inks and Card.

Here are my finished cards - I'll add the cards the Ladies made as soon as I get their photos.  Please visit the comments below and on my Facebook Page to leave them all some love :-) 





Julie Pearce

Sheila Flight

Linda Avery




Next week is Gorgeous Grape week!  Come back then for our final 'Class In The Mail' project.

Stay Safe and Happy Stampin'
Babs xx

Friday 22 May 2020

Funky Fold Friday - Buckle Fold Card


Today I ended up going back to the scary world of Facebook Live to record my Funky Fold Friday video.  I had a couple of days this week where I wasn't feeling too great so didn't get as far as making the pre-recorded video and I didn't want to leave you guys without one.  So, I went LIVE!  And remembered why I am so uncomfortable with this - eeek!

Anyhoo!  It's done, it's out there and I'll be going back to pre-recorded next week πŸ˜€!

The Buckle Fold is a variation of a card I made a few weeks ago - the Flap Fold Card.  I've watched lots of videos on this fold, but the one I took the measurements from for this card came from Lynn Dunn at Stamptastic Designs.  As an American Demonstrator, Lynn's measurements were for their 8 1/2 " x 11" cardstock, so I've adapted them for our A4 cardstock (measurements below the video).


One thing I did forget to show you in the video was how to attach the stamped panel over the 'Buckle'.  You need to do this with Stampin' Dimensionals as positioned in the photo below.  



Here is the card I made completed - sadly, we are all making far too many cards like this right now  πŸ˜”



For the 6" x 4" Card you will need:-

Main Colour Card:-
  • 1 @ 8 3/4" x 4" scoring with the long side at the top of your trimmer at 6"
  • 1 @ 4 3/4" x 1 3/4" scoring with the long side at the top of your trimmer at 1/2"
Designer Series Paper:-
  • 1 @ 3 3/4" x 3" in design 1
  • 1 @ 3 3/4" x 2 1/2" in design 2
Whisper White Card:-
  • 1 @ 3 3/4" x 2 1/2"
  • 1 @ 2 1/2" x 2"
  • Scraps for any other decoration or sentiment you want to add
For the 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" Card you will need:-

Main Colour Card:-
  • 1 @ 9" x 5 3/4" scoring with the long side at the top of your trimmer at 3 1/4"
  • 1 @ 4 1/4" x 1 3/4" scoring with the long side at the top of your trimmer at 1/2"
Designer Series Paper:-
  • 1 @ 5 1/2" x 2 1/4" in design 1
  • 1 @ 5 1/2" x 3" in design 2
Whisper White Card:-
  • 1 @ 5 1/2" x 3""
  • 1 @ 3 1/2" x 2 1/4"
  • Scraps for any other decoration or sentiment you want to add
I'll add the lists of products used at the bottom.  If you'd like to purchase any of them, just click on the picture or link and it will take you to my shop or Click Here!!

So, that's it from me for now - don't forget to like (if you do) the video on YouTube and also to SUBSCRIBE to the Channel (and share it all with your crafty friends πŸ˜‰ )

Stay Safe & Happy Stampin'
Babs  😘


Tuesday 19 May 2020

Technique Tuesday - Water Stamping

Today's technique is a really simple one that anyone can do.  All you need is a piece of card, some ink pads, a background stamp with stamp block and a Stampin' Spritzer.  Your cardstock will get quite damp (bordering on wet) so it's a good idea to make a few background pieces at a time and either leave them to dry overnight (or at least for a few hours) before making up your project, or if you really can't wait, then you can use your heat tool to speed things up.



You can find the video showing you how to do this technique via this link or by clicking on the photo above - please leave me a comment on here and on YouTube as it all helps the video get out there.  If you like what you see, then don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel so you get the notifications when I post a new video.

This third card was made using the panel I stamped in the video - there is a list of products used at the end of this post, but you will also need the Covid-19 Give Back PDF which is available via www.covid19.stampinup.com



Thanks for joining me - if you do have a go at this technique then I'd love to see your projects.  You can post photos on my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/magicladystamps 

Stay safe & Happy Stampin'
Barbara 😘



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