More butterflies

As promised I’m back to share the remaining three water colour wing projects from my recent class, the one below is a cute and simple little latch card in whisper white, night of navy and wisteria wonder, it’s so simple so so effective.

Isn’t it pretty? When you open the butterfly wings pull through the slot and he sits proudly inside the card. It’s so quick and simple to make… honestly!

Next we embossed a silver gable box and made a cute little tag and double bow… I say we but my ladies hate bows (rather they hate making them) so I was feeling generous and pre-made them… they are so simple, look up fork bows on you tube for lots of clever ideas!

The little butterfly is berry burst which really pops against the silver box, and I cut a second from vellum to give the idea of fluttering wings, a very quick and simple project, and did I mention the box fits two Yankee votive candles perfectly… gorgeous gift for someone.

Our final project of the day was cased from Kim’s Stampin’ spot with a few minor alterations… it features gold embossing and swirly bird for those lovely swirly stamped images behind the butterfly.

For this card I used sweet sugarplum, rich razzleberry and elegant eggplant. I created the background on water colour paper which I wet and them applied layers of the three colours until I was happy with the effect. Make sure the card is super dry before embossing though or you won’t get clear images.

This was such a fun class. We always have a laugh at classes it’s such a great way to make friends and get in some ‘me’ time. If you live locally to me I’d love for you to come along sometime and join the fun, don’t worry if you don’t though just ask me about classes I. The mail…

Anyway time for some Monday afternoon crafting!

Catch you soon

Gillian x

Petal Palette

I got together with my Tuesday girls last night, put them together with paper, inks and stamps and it’s sure to be a fun night.

For this weeks class I decided to create three projects using the Petal Palette Bundle on page 23 of the Spring / Summer 2018 Occasions Catalogue. This is such a pretty set and I specifically chose it as one of the ladies wasn’t sure about it or what type of cards she could make using it.

The first card I came up with is a beautiful square Thank you card. I created the card base by cutting down the length of a piece of A4 Thick whisper white card stock at 5 7/8″, I then scored it 5 7/8″ to make a square card blank. I used calypso coral as my colour for this card but you could use your favourite. The Calypso coral card stock is 4″ x 4″ and layered on top is a piece Whisper white 3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″.

I stamped the image and sentiment on scrap whisper white using Basic grey archival ink. I used the coordinating Framelit dies to cut out the roses and the trellis from a scrap of calypso coral card, then I used the Stitched shape Framelits to cut the circle round the sentiment.

I gave the flowers a wash of colour using my Aqua painter (because I’m colouring on whisper white, I remove the water well and use as little water as possible) and wild wasabi, so saffron and calypso coral. I use my ink pads as a palette for this process giving them a firm squeeze whilst shut, thereby transferring some ink into the lid (be sure to wipe clean after if you’ve excess water there).

To finish off, and because I like a bit of bling, I added a scattering of rhinestones.

I also stamped the beautiful image on the inside of the card and coloured in the same way. I’ve highlighted products I used throughout this post and by clicking on them you will be whisked away to my Stampin’ Up! Online shop, where you can shop until your hearts content! All orders this month will get a free gift from me as a small token of my appreciation. I’ve also included a comprehensive list of all products used for this card at the end of today’s post.

The second card was cased from Stesha Bloodhart, another talented demo, I just love it! If you would like a recipe for this card please just ask in the comments below… the artwork on this card is coloured using the Stampin’ Blends, go easy on me I’m new to alcohol markers! When I recreated this card with my class I stamped on very vanilla to tie in with the trim, and surprisingly the blends take on a slightly different tone… I’ll try and remember to list them side by side another day.

The third and final card is a beautifully feminine birthday card, it’s always good to have a good stock of birthday cards to hand, it’s seldom a week goes by without me needing at least one birthday card! Again just comment for the recipe!

I’d love to know which is your favourite, I’m unfortunately a bit like the late, and very much loved Bruce Forsythe…. they are all my favourites… just like my classmates, I love them all!

For now I’m off to hunt out my lightest clothing… not colour wise but weight, as I prepare for my weekly weigh in at the local slimming world group…. after I face the terror of the scales Wednesday evening improves tenfold with a big packet of my favourite crisps… either by way or celebrating or commiseration…

Enjoy the rest of your day, whatever it brings

Much love

Gillian x

Product List

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490]

Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]

Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392]

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Bundle [145974]

Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]

Aqua Painters [103954]

Stampin’ Trimmer [129722]

Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658]

Big Shot [143263]

Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932]

So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad [126957]

Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin’ Pad [126959]

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [126983]

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]

All images (c) 2018 Stampin’ Up!

In the City

Recently I moved house… not to the city but out into the country and I’m loving country living. A few weeks before my move my sister also moved house… she didn’t move far literally across the road maybe 20 feet away!!

I went to visit my sisters new home at the weekend and of course I couldn’t go empty handed. I made a beautiful family tree picture for her new home. 


Of course I needed a card as well and as time was running short I went to Pinterest for inspiration and in fact found the exact card I wanted. It’s was created by another incredible Uk demonstrator Mikaela Titheridge, here’s the link to her blog : https://thecraftyoinkpen.co.uk/2017/06/stampin-creative-team-make-card-send-card.html

And here’s my card it’s not too often I do an exact case but I fell in love with this one and only altered the sentiment.  Don’t you just love soft sky and lemon lime twist together? 


I love the simplicity of the front and the white space and the fact that there is more detail inside. 

Anyway my sister and her family loved their gift and card as much as I enjoyed making them. 

Keep crafting 
Gillian x

Love came down at Christmas

So love came down at Christmas and all hearts come home for Christmas. 

I told you about the project class I did on Friday using this set from Stampin’ Up! but I haven’t shared any of the projects with you yet, but I thought I would do that today!


This was one of my favourite, I love the luxury of silver foil and the added WOW of the Tibetan silver snowflake charm. 

Of course Christmas requires glitter so there is a light scattering along the bottom of the buildings. 

For anyone buying the bundle from me this month you will receive a lovely gift from me in the post so click the shop button above! 

Anyway drop by later for a free tutorial, just a little thank you from me to you. 

God bless
Gillian x

Twenty-one!

Yesterday I told you it was my step sons 21st birthday today and the card we created last night in Class was based on the card I had made for him! 

It’s safe to share now as his Dad has taken it to give him at lunch time today!

I used the now retired birthday blast bundle for this. I won’t lie cutting the wee silver stars was fiddly probably because I’m frugal with my glitter card and only wanted the stars… in hindsight it would have been a lot easier and quicker just to cut the full panel and remove the stars!

I love the crisp, clean lines of Pacific point with white and that splash of silver. I used the stars from the negative space to decorate the top panel and placed them on dimensionals to add some depth. 


I hope you like my card and more importantly I hope Gareth likes it and has a wonderful day!

Time flies and has a way of making me feel rather old. My son turned seventeen in July, my daughter was fourteen in May and is going on thirty, and now Gareth is 21, he had just turned seven when I met him for the first time. 

If you want the cutting and score guide for this card just leave me a note and I’ll get the straight to you!

For now I’m off for a long overdue catch up with friends, happy stamping!

Love Gillian x