by Helen Jennings | Jan 20, 2020 | Love-a-Duckie Events, Techniques and Help
In November I hosted my first ever Online class. The participants were all added in to an exclusive Facebook group and I went live for 2 hours (with a comfort break in between). On that occasion we used the Memory and More pack from the Autumn/Winter catalogue to...
by Helen Jennings | Oct 7, 2019 | Projects, Techniques and Help, Thank You
I have, over the last few weeks, completed 4 Back to Basics videos, looking at the basic tools we need in our cardmaking and some of the tricks and tips around them. I have felt inspired to do these, not only to encourage new crafters, but also to help more advanced...
by Helen Jennings | Sep 20, 2019 | 3D Projects, Best Wishes, Christmas Cards, Projects, Techniques and Help
On a Friday I try and give you a round up of the projects I have created with the product of the week over the last few days. This week it was all about the stars. I was delighted when I saw the stitched stars in the Autumn/Winter catalogue. I love all of our stitched...
by Helen Jennings | Sep 19, 2019 | Techniques and Help
Today we have been talking about ink. I had the second of my Back to Basics Facebook Lives, where we explored the range of inks we have available to us through Stampin’ Up and the different features of them. Dye based ink = our classic stampin’ up ink in...
by Helen Jennings | Sep 11, 2019 | Techniques and Help
I love to hear stories about things. To get to know the reason why we do things. To hear explanations about terminology we use. I guess I cant be alone in this. As I look back over the 17 or so years I have been card making, I have picked up a few tips, stories,...
by Helen Jennings | Aug 7, 2019 | Products, Techniques and Help
A customer was telling me this week that she would like to reduce the number of Baby Wipes she uses in her craft room. This led to a discussion about the tools we have available to us in the Stampin’ Up catalogue to help us clean our stamps. I thought I would...