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Oakwood – Have a Brilliant Day

1st July 2022 Caroline Cards, Oakwood DT

Sunshine and showers seem to be the weather this week! Even the mice have their umbrellas at the ready! How[…]

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Creative Expressions – Have a First Class Christmas

30th June 2022 Caroline Cards, Creative Expressions DT

Gorgeous stamp by Francoise Read for Creative Expressions as part of the Christmas collection – Robin Post. Super cute robins[…]

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Oakwood – Dearest Friend

25th June 2022 Caroline Cards, Oakwood DT

Who can resist butterflies?! Kept cute and simple by just stamping onto coloured paper and then added to the coordinating[…]

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Oakwood – Wooden Gift Tags

24th June 2022 Caroline Home Decor, Oakwood DT

The decals by Dress My Craft from Oakwood are wonderful, and if you have wooden bits or glass bits or[…]

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Creative Expressions – Warm and Fuzzy Mittens

23rd June 2022 Caroline Cards, Creative Expressions DT

A different kind of Christmas card with this mitten by Sam Poole at Creative Expressions, combined with Cosmic Shimmer Fluffy[…]

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Creative Expressions – Christmas Mitten

22nd June 2022 Caroline Cards, Creative Expressions DT

I know Christmas is the last thing you want to think about on a hot sunny day but I just[…]

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Oakwood – Trumpet Vine

21st June 2022 Caroline Cards, Oakwood DT

Trumpet Vine stamp by Stampendous and with something like this you can colour the flower any colour and have a[…]

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Oakwood – Wish

20th June 2022 Caroline Cards, Oakwood DT

ICraft have gorgeous craft products across different ranges and this stamp set is wonderful – Birthday Blooms. So much you[…]

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Oakwood – Foiled Best Wishes

17th June 2022 Caroline Cards, Oakwood DT

I was quite excited to use foil with this stencil as it is a lovely large design and perfect for[…]

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Creative Expressions – Just For You

16th June 2022 Caroline Cards, Creative Expressions DT

I used the stencil set Wings of Wonder for this card. This is a set of three stencils and this[…]

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Sunshine and showers seem to be the weather this w Sunshine and showers seem to be the weather this week! Even the mice have their umbrellas at the ready!

How cute are these stamps by Stampendous – part of a series of House Mouse Designs, and they do get up to some capers!!

Lovely to colour, and I used Distress Oxides for this one before layering onto coordinating paper.

Have a brilliant day, whether it is raining or not!

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Gorgeous stamp by Francoise Read for Creative Expr Gorgeous stamp by Francoise Read for Creative Expressions as part of the Christmas collection – Robin Post. Super cute robins fluttering around a lovely red post box!

Available from Creative Expressions stockists!
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The decals by Dress My Craft from Oakwood are wond The decals by Dress My Craft from Oakwood are wonderful, and if you have wooden bits or glass bits or anything which you would like a professional smooth finish then these are for you!

They are so simple to use and give such a polished finish to a project, I love them!

I added Oakwood flower stems and centres for decoration.

Available now from Oakwood Direct!!
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Its Christmas again today with the new release by Its Christmas again today with the new release by Sam Poole for Creative Expressions!  A different kind of Christmas card with this mitten, combined with Cosmic Shimmer Fluffy Stuff!

Created the background with Botanical Stains and Pixie Sparkles and then stamped the mitten twice.

Coloured with Shimmer Shakers and then fussy cut. Fussy cut the mitten contents and star separately and then attached with 3d foam pads.

Made the top of the mitten warm and fuzzy with Lilac Fluffy Stuff and accented the mitten with little dots of the Cream Fluffy Stuff. This is applied and then heated where it expands and dries to give a fluffy effect.
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I know Christmas is the last thing you want to thi I know Christmas is the last thing you want to think about on a hot sunny day but I just had to tell you about the Sam Poole collection just released by Creative Expressions – just in case you want to plan ahead!

This card is made with the lovely background Candy Cane stamp and Christmas Mitten stamp by Sam Poole.

Get yours now from @creativeexpressionscraft stockists!!
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Gorgeous Trumpet Vine stamp by Stampendous and ava Gorgeous Trumpet Vine stamp by Stampendous and available at @oakwooddirect !! 
With a stamp like this you can colour the flower any colour and have a different look every time!

I love purple tones so loved coloured this in different shades using Distress Oxides, and then I fussy cut .

Created the background using part of the stamp and stamps from the Cling Grunge Script set, together with some washi tape and splashes of Oxide.

Tied some twine around it and added sequins before layering with 3d foam tape.
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ICraft have gorgeous craft products across differe ICraft have gorgeous craft products across different ranges and this stamp set is wonderful – Birthday Blooms. So much you can do with something like this!

I stamped onto patterned paper and white heat embossed. I then coloured in lightly using Distress Oxides before layering onto coordinating paper and tying with twine and a bead.

A quick card to make as you are colouring onto a patterned paper and already have that paper as part ofyour background.
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I was quite excited to use foil with this stencil I was quite excited to use foil with this stencil as it is a lovely large design and perfect for foiling.

I used Gilding Glue through the stencil, which you leave for about 10-15 minutes to dry clear and then it is really sticky. At that point you add the foil and brush the excess away and it sticks quite firmly to the design.

I then added a bit of colour around the foiled design with Distress Oxides.

CraftTreat Stencil – Flourish Positive and Negative (CTS058)
Oakwood – Gilding Glue and Foils
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A recent release by @jamierodgerscrafts are these A recent release by @jamierodgerscrafts are these lovely stencils andI used the stencil set Wings of Wonder for this card. This is a set of three stencils and this is the medium stencil.

I used Cosmic Shimmer gold glitter paste through the stencil – the card did warp when I did this but was completely flat once dried!

The sentiment is a die-cut which I hot foiled.

Layered onto patterned paper and then I added some gorgeous gold velvet ribbon and some twine and beads to finish.
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This exquisite bird will be simply striking with m This exquisite bird will be simply striking with multiple colours to become the focal point on any of your cards and projects!!

This gorgeous stamp set from Stampendous is available from Oakwood Direct and comes with 9 stamps.

I coloured with Distress Oxides and fussy cut some of the flowers to add separately with 3d foam pads and layered onto coordinating pretty paper!

Hope you have a chirpy day!
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New from Cosmic Shimmer at Creative Expressions is New from Cosmic Shimmer at Creative Expressions is Gilded Touch, a gorgeous easy to apply wax in lots of lovely colours!

For this card I applied the three colours of wax through a stencil, and wax to colour the chipboard circle and the sentiment. It is really beautiful to use and the colours are so rich.

It is perfect for creating a shimmering metallic effect and an ideal way to enhance textures and details on any project. Gilded Touch is non-toxic and fast drying, so it is safe and easy to use in any crafting, mixed media or home décor project. Apply using your finger, a finger dauber, a cloth or sponge in a circular motion. And is it made in the UK – can’t get better than that!

Available now from Creative Expressions stockists!!
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This is a lovely stamp by #oakwooddirect and opens This is a lovely stamp by #oakwooddirect and opens itself up to many different uses – you can create a tone of views from the window as well as adding different items to the window sill or to the walls!
Stamp set available from Oakwood Direct now!!
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Gorgeous stencils by Jamie for Creative Expression Gorgeous stencils by Jamie for Creative Expressions!

I coloured through this 6×6 stencil using Cosmic Shimmer Colour Cloud and Chalk Cloud Blending Ink and used the lovely glittery Glitter Kiss for the dragonfly wings.

I then put it through my Big Shot to create an embossed effect.

All available at Creative Expressions stockists!!
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These template albums by CraftTreat are a real tre These template albums by CraftTreat are a real treat!

You get all you need to make a fabulous album and in this design you had enough chipboard and card to make two! One in black and one in kraft. 

On the front cover I use ICraft Texture paste and then before it could dry added coloured embossing powder to create a coloured effect. 

Available now from Oakwood Direct!!
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I love working with mixed media designs and this T I love working with mixed media designs and this Typology stamp from Andy Skinner lends itself to so many  uses!  Created the background using a Gelli Plate and rub on Transfers.
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Anyone for cake?! The House Mouse stamps by Stamp Anyone for cake?!

The House Mouse stamps by Stampendous are gorgeous and there are so many to choose from!

Available now from Oakwood Direct!
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I forget to do this, but dry embossing using a ste I forget to do this, but dry embossing using a stencil gives a lovely light emboss and when you then colour it makes the image softly pop. I must remember to do this more!
Stencil, die and stamp available from Creative Expressions stockists!
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Super cute mini bunting, enjoyable to make and per Super cute mini bunting, enjoyable to make and perfect to add to a Jubilee project or to be part of your celebration table maybe?!

The Woodware stamp London Elements has this lovely Union Jack which I thought would be perfect for the bunting, and the wooden cotton reel is just too cute not to ever use.
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On a day like today, with tea and cake, you can ne On a day like today, with tea and cake, you can never have too many coasters!

I’ve had these plain beer mat cardboard type coasters for a very long time and I thought it would be fun to combine them with a Jubilee/London/Union Jack stamp vibe for a Jubilee project!

Stamp available at Creative Expressions stockists!
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Have a lovely cup of tea for the Jubilee! Quintes Have a lovely cup of tea for the Jubilee!

Quintessentially British is the stamp collection by Oakwood Direct and these particular stamps are from the Time for Tea set!

Available now from Oakwood Direct!!
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If you haven’t looked at the stamp collections b If you haven’t looked at the stamp collections by Stamptagious then you really should. They are divine!

This cute Steampunk Mermaid is one from the very latest set – Steampunk which I coloured using Distress Oxides and then layered over pretty paper and die-cuts.

Take a look at the Stamptagious Facebook group and message Nicola Elliott if you want further info on the stamps!
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How cute are these mice by Stampendous at Oakwood How cute are these mice by Stampendous at Oakwood Direct?!

I love colouring these and bringing them to life. I stamped and heat embossed before colouring in with Distress Oxides.

Lots more Stampendous stamps are being showcased by Tina on Create and Craft on 2 June!
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A garden thermometer! It was lovely to create this A garden thermometer!
It was lovely to create this piece, which makes a change from papercrafts and is also something for the garden which is also a passion of mine! 
I used stamps from Oakwood Direct. 
Happy Gardening!!
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Hello happy snail! This stamp is part of a collec Hello happy snail!

This stamp is part of a collection by Francoise Read for Creative Expressions and available now from Creative Expressions stockists!
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