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Lovely Lipstick Layered Hearts Valentine's Day Card and Diamond-Faceted Gift Box

Yay it's Friday and the weekend is just around the corner! Today has been a day of rest for the girls of the James household - both of us are suffering with colds, courtesy of the youngest James Junior...

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Everything Is Rosy - Limited Edition Kit Available May 1st

When I attended Onstage recently, we were updated on some exciting new Stampin' Up! developments, one of which was the development of a new concept called the 'product medley'. Product medleys are a...

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Everything Is Rosy Is Now Available To Buy - Order Yours Today!

Just a quick post to let you know that the Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is now available to order. You can read all about this kit in my earlier post here; also here's a quick reminder of what is...

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Video Tutorial 2: Make Any Size Box Using Your Envelope Punch Board and Box...

Good morning blog readers and crafters! Back nice and early this morning with the second of my video tutorial posts showing you how to make any size box using your Envelope Punch Board and my new Box...

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Video Tutorial 3: Make Any Size Box Using Your Envelope Punch Board and Box...

Hello everyone! From the home of 'cool time-saving tools' (if you're reading this and you're an SU! demonstrator you should also check out my Product Table Builder application) today I have the third...

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Video Tutorial 4: Make Any Size Box Using Your Envelope Punch Board and Box...

Firstly, thank you to everyone who has left comments on my blog, Facebook page, youTube channel or emailed me in person with comments and praise for my new Box Buster tool - I am genuinely touched that...

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Scalloped Tag Topper Punch Easter Egg Box

Evening everyone! I promised you a special project today and here it is! Several months ago Stampin' Up! asked me if I would create an Easter box for a magazine commission and that magazine hits the...

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Video Tutorial: Scalloped Tag Topper Punch Concertina Card

Hello everyone - my second video in a week! I'm cheating slightly, as I actually shot this video weeks ago but haven't got around to editing it until now. I made a lovely concertina fold Mother's Day...

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D-Day 70th Anniversary - So Much To Be Thankful For

Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings in World War Two, with the start of the invasion on the 6th June known as D-Day. There are commemorations taking place both at home and abroad...

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The New 2014-15 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalgue IS HERE!

The wait is over - the new 2014-15 Stampin' Up! catalogue is finally here!Click on the link below to access and download your own pdf copy of the catalogue - there will be a permanent link to the...

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Million & One Thanks Teacher Card and Gift Box

Apologies for my blog absence yesterday - I spent most of the day icing biscuits for teacher thank you gifts as today is the last day of the academic year for my James Juniors. I promise my self I'll...

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Cute As A Button Baby Card and Matching Gift Box

It's time for this week's challenge over at The Paper Players and Sandy has a theme challenge for us this week that's all about buttons:You can use any kind of buttons - real, embossed, paper - so for...

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Owl Gift Fry Box

Well, it's been a little colder here in the UK today and we've had a fair amount of rain, which has kept us largely indoors for most of the day, but we made the most of it with some early morning...

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Behind The Scenes at Stampin' Up! - Shooting a Stampissimo Video

Today I have something very special that I've had to keep under wraps for a little while: the latest Stampin' Up! UK Stampissimo video has just been published and guess what? I am the starring...

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Gift Packaging Made Easy with the Gift Box Punch Board and Banner Framelits

Merry Christmas to you all, my lovely blog readers! After a welcome few days break hosting Christmas for my family, today I'm back to the blog! I have a couple of pre-Christmas makes to share still; do...

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Something Borrowed Mother's Day Necklace

Happy Monday everyone! No card today - I'm sharing a little 3D project for a change. Last week I was booked to craft with a local Brownie pack to help them make gifts for Mother's Day. I know a few of...

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New Wednesday Weekly Deals Are Here!

It's Wednesday so that means a new collection of Wednesday Weekly Deals! This week's deals are included below - they will be available for one week only, before a new collection of deals is announced....

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Fun Children's Easter Projects using the Stampin' Up! Curvy Keepsake Box...

It's Good Friday already so I thought it was about time I shared with you some of the fun Easter projects that I've been making with my children and their friends in recent weeks. Both James Juniors...

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Masculine Mini Treat Bag Thinlit Card and Self-Closing Gift Bag Punch Board Bag

Yay it's Sunday and time for a new challenge over at The Paper Players - and this week I'm the hostess! With Father's Day approaching, I thought that masculine cards would make a great theme this week...

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Timeless Elegance Shadow Box Frame Birthday Card

It's Friday - who doesn't love a Friday?! Today I have a rather special birthday card to share that is rather appropriate for this week's Can You Case It? Challenge where they too are celebrating their...

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Love Blossoms Bloomin' Heart Shadow Box Frame Card

Happy Monday everyone! Today I have a rather special card to share. I made another shadow box frame card using the same tutorial by the lovely Amanda Bates at The Craft Spa as the card I shared...

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Just a Note Music Note Thank You Card and Box Frame

Well after an incredibly busy week I've finally managed to squeeze in another blog post! What's more, I also had a few hours at my desk this afternoon and instead of tidying up or sorting out retiring...

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Did You Miss Me?

A four day blogging break - that has to be the longest in a while! Did you miss me? Last week went by in something of a whirlwind as I was exhibiting at the Great British Craft Show in Stoneleigh Park...

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Halloween Night Card and Treat Box

Today I have more Halloween fun for you, with a card and some co-ordinating Halloween treats that are again perfect for this week's TGIF Challenge where treats are most definitely the order of the day:...

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Sealed With Love Lidded Notelet Box Using The Envelope Punch Board

Happy Monday everyone! I've had a busy day today with the first of this month's classes. I'll share some of those projects later in the week, but for today I wanted to share a simple little lidded box...

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Birthday Blast Diecut Pop Up Card

It's Sunday and time for this week's new challenge over at The Paper Players! It's the turn of the fantastic Sandy to host this week and she has a fun theme challenge for us to work with: Now I know...

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Circle Of Spring 3D Easel Drawer Card

Today I'm sharing a card using this week's colours over at Color Throwdown:These colours are so very pretty and I was also inspired by the florals to create a 3D easel drawer card today using the...

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Perfectly Wrapped Gift Packaging Made Easy

Today I'm sharing a reminder of some of the kits that will be retiring from the current annual catalogue. You can read my previous posts about the Watercolour Wishes and Oh Happy Day all inclusive card...

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Window Box Thinlits Pencil Gift Box and Back To School Card For The Paper...

It's Sunday and time for this week's new challenge over at The Paper Players! My dear friend Claire is the hostess this week and she has a fun and timely theme for us to work with:    I know some of my...

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Stepped Up Winter Wonder Embossed Snowflake Card and Coordinating Mini Pizza...

Following yesterday's clean and simple embossed snowflake, I'm following up today as promised with a 'stepped up' version of that card, along with a co-ordinating mini pizza gift box. Let's take a look...

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At Home With You Christmas Card and Matching Gift Bag Punch Board Gift Box

Happy Friday everyone! I'm not sure where the time goes - I can't believe it's the end of the working week already - well, for some anyway! Today I'm sharing a another card along with a matching gift...

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Tags & Trimmings Festive Christmas Stocking Gift Box For The Paper Players PP374

It's Sunday and time for this week's new challenge over at The Paper Players- what's more, it's the last one of 2017! It's the turn of my good friend, the lovely and talented Claire, to host this week...

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Sweet Soiree Silver Mini Gable Gift Box

Another Monday, another week! Today I'm sharing a cute packaging option that is perfect as a wedding favour or thank you gift and takes minutes to put together - take a look: Here's the low-down on...

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Envelope Punch Board Daisy Easter Basket

It's the week before Easter already and so today I'm sharing a couple of really simple 3D projects that I made with a group of wonderful ladies last month that are perfect for holding Easter treats and...

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Picnic With You Basket of Flowers Exploding Box Card

No, it's no April Fools - it's another two-post day today! I have spent a relaxing day being treated to Sunday lunch, along with my fair share of chocolate eggs following this morning's obligatory...

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Picture Perfect Birthday Box In A Card

Hello - I'm back! I know that some of you have missed me; I exhibited at Kirstie Allsop's Handmade Fair at Ragley Hall in Warwick last weekend and seem to have spent most of this week recovering and...

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Nerf Party Ideas For The Stampin' Creative Blog Hop

It's Saturday and today I have a special post for you since I, along with the talented Kayla Macaulay, am a guest with the lovely ladies over on the Stampin' Creative Design Team Blog Hop:You may have...

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It's All Happening In July: Awesome Recruitment Offer and Buy 3 Get 1 Free...

Good morning everyone! I hope you all had wonderful weekends and if you're in the UK are enjoying the glorious weather we are experiencing right now. I have a big news post for you today as it's all...

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Creative Escapes From The Crafty Owl - October Luxury Crafting Weekend...

Happy Bank Holiday weekend to my UK readers and I hope the rest of you are finding fun (and maybe even crafty!) things to do this weekend. I have managed to squeeze in a little craft time this week so...

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Copper and Merry Merlot Swirly Snowflakes Christmas Card and Triangular Gift Box

 Today it's Sunday and time for this week's new challenge over at The Paper Players! It's the turn of the fabulously creative Jaydee to host this week and she has my favourite, a sketch challenge, for...

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Snowflake Showcase Pillow Box Creative Retreat Gifts

As promised in my earlier post today (you can read that here if you missed it), today I'm sharing something a little different that I gave a sneak peek of on my Facebook page the week before last - a...

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Happy Tails Card and Treat Box for PP423

Woohoo! Today it's Sunday and it's time for the first challenge of the year over at The Paper Players! We have all enjoyed the Christmas break and are back with a fresh new blog header and some snazzy...

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Forever Lovely Double Diecut Anniversary Card PP427

Today it's Sunday and time for this week's new challenge over at The Paper Players! It's my turn to host this week and I have a timely theme challenge for you to work with:       It's February and in...

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Detailed Deer Wrapped in Plaid Card and Gift Box

I've had a busy day today and a fun evening spent Christmas crafting with a group of local Brownie Guides and Rainbows so I'm back late with a quick post to share another card that uses my sketch over...

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Let It Snow Card In A Box For PP470

Today it's Sunday and time for this week's new challenge over at The Paper Players! It's the turn of the lovely Laurie to host this week and she has a fun theme challenge for you to work with:    I...

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An Apple For The Teacher Thank You Card And Gift PP495

 Today it's Sunday and time for this week's new challenge over at The Paper Players! It's the turn of the lovely Laurie to host this week and she has an interesting colour challenge for you to work...

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Snowflake Wishes Hexagonal Shaker Box and Matching Christmas Card PP520

Today it's Sunday and time for this week's new challenge over at The Paper Players! It's my turn to host this week and I have a timely theme challenge for you to work with: 19 days to go and yes - it's...

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Sweet Little Rainbow Treats FF108

Today I have my card for the new challenge over at Festive Friday.  The challenge that we are celebrating this week is 'National Eat What You Want Day' which is on 11th May - who knew?! Remember the...

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Timeless Arrangements Thank You Card and Envelope Gift Box FF0142

Today I have my project for the new challenge over at Festive Friday Card Making and Paper Crafting Challenge.        The challenge that we are celebrating this week is 'World Gratitude Day' which is...

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Joy of Noel Shadow Box Christmas Card PP669

Today it's Sunday and time for this week's new challenge over at The Paper Players! It's the turn of the fabulous Jaydee to host this week and she has a timely theme challenge for us to work with: It's...

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