- Love A Duckie

Hi, I'm Helen

Welcome to my crafty world…

I have been creating cards and papercraft projects for around 18 years. It is my passion and I love to share the skills and tips I have learnt along the way.

It is a privilege and joy to be able to teach my craft to others from around the world and to be able to share creative inspiration.

Grab a cuppa and join me

Helen xx

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Love-a-Ducklings

My Team are known as the Love-a-Ducklings. We are a friendly and creative bunch who support and inspire each orther as we share our love of Stampin’ Up!

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All About Me

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Suite Spotlight Downloads From Previous Months

Each month we choose a Suite for the Suite Spotlight Club.

But once the month is over, you are still able to download all the content.

You will find a full list of currently available Suite Spotlight Downloads in my shop

From the Blog

A Card With Pretty Pastels and a Little Birthday Sparkle!

Nov 6, 2026

For today's post I have created a card with pretty pastels and a little birthday sparkle. This card is my contribution to the Design Team’s selection for the latest Festive Friday Challenge, which is celebrating National Princess Day. We have used this occasion to...

Mosaic Garden Suite – Two Beautiful Floral Cards | Live from the Lilypad

Nov 5, 2026

A splash of colour, a little floral inspiration and a first look at November's Suite Spotlight Club! After a month filled with Christmas crafting, I thought it would be rather lovely to have a change of scenery for this week's Live from the Lilypad. Don't get me...

Better Together – A Diwali-Inspired Card for Stamp Around UK

Nov 4, 2026

This blog post is bringing you a Diwali inspired card. Stamp Around UK Video Hop On the 1st of each month a Video Hop launces over on You Tube featuring a selection of UK Demonstrators. I am delighted to be a part of this talented team. This month the theme is...

Timeless Christmas – Two More Festive Card Ideas with Helen’s Highlight

Oct 29, 2026

A scalloped card with a gingerbread feel and a beautifully simple holly Christmas card! I'm continuing my October Helen's Highlight, featuring the beautiful Timeless Christmas Suite from Stampin' Up! During my first Live earlier this month, we created two Christmas...

Paper Pumpkin – A Paper craft Subscription

Oct 23, 2026

A Little Box of Crafty Happiness – Unboxing My Latest Paper Pumpkin! There's something rather lovely about receiving a parcel in the post, especially when you know it's going to be full of crafty goodness! At 8.30 this morning, the postman arrived with my latest Paper...

A Poppy-Inspired Card for Festive Friday #FF0221

Oct 23, 2026

For today's post I have created A Poppy-Inspired Card for Festive Friday #FF0221 This card is my contribution to the Design Team’s selection for the latest Festive Friday Challenge, which is celebrating Armistice day/Veterans' Day We have used this occasion to come up...