I was a presenter at OnStage Local Telford!

Nov 19, 2016 | Featured

I was so thrilled a few months back when I got a call from Stampin' Up! asking me to be a Presenter at OnStage Local in Telford! Of course I jumped at the chance and thought I'd worry about the nerves of presenting to 400+ talented demos and losing 48 stone nearer the time...I think I managed 7lbs...

Warmth & Cheer meets Tin Of Tags

Nov 19, 2016 | Featured

There's something about this card which makes me think of sitting in front of a log fire with a cosy jumper on! Ok and maybe a glass of Shiraz! It must be the Cable Knit Embossing Folder, Gold Glimmer Paper and Cherry Cobbler accents! We're going to be making this card at my next Craft &...

Coffee & Card? Two of my favourite things!

Nov 18, 2016 | Featured

I don't know about you but I struggle to get going in the morning without a coffee! I'm so happy to say I have a new joint venture with Bay Tree Larder in Chandlers Ford, Hants. If you're local, why not pop in on a Tuesday morning (9-11am every week), enjoy your usual regular cuppa and make a...

Happy Anniversary Mum & Dad!

Oct 7, 2016 | Featured

It's official...I have the best parents in the world! And today is their 49th wedding anniversary so I wanted to make them a special card. Elegant Eggplant is my favourite colour (you may have spotted this from past posts!) and I've paired it with Smokey Slate and Basic Gray. Up until today,...

Life’s up and running again!

Oct 7, 2016 | Featured

Hi everyone! I really do need to apologise for going awol for a while. I had a huge curveball thrown into my life at the end of last year and have spent the last few months building a new life for me and my gorgeous girls. You may have noticed my name's changed from Lipscombe, back to my maiden...

Sunshine Wishes for the teachers

Jul 18, 2016 | Featured

It's that time of year again to thank our fantastic teachers - step forward Sunshine Wishes Thinlits - just perfect for the thank you cards! I fell in love with these Thinlits as soon as I clapped eyes on them and even better, you can buy them as a bundle with the equally gorgeous Sunshine...

Painter’s Palette for Dad’s 70th Birthday!

Jun 13, 2016 | Featured

My lovely Dad celebrated his 70th birthday yesterday so of course I wanted to make him a special card! I fell in love with Painter's Palette when I first saw the new catalogue and thought it's perfect for those tricky 'guy' cards! Here's how I made it... Use 1/2 sheet of A4 Pool Party Cardstock...

Layering Love…Live, Laugh, Love!

Jun 9, 2016 | Featured

This stamp set went straight onto my 'have to have it now' wishlist! All 4 of the sentiments are just fab and you get a cute heart and anchor in the set too! Here's how I made it... Cut a piece of A4 Thick Whisper White cardstock in half and attach angled layers of 3 ¾" x 3 ¾" Melon Mambo and...

New Annual Stampin’ Up! Catalogue…? Have one on me!

Jun 9, 2016 | Featured

Fancy getting one of these in your hands, kicking back with a cuppa and checking out the fab new products in this year's annual catalogue? Just send me your details via my comments page and I'll send you a free copy! Just quickly, I must apologise for going awol - we've been going through some...