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Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Hidden paperclip pockets


I came across a tutorial a while back showing how to make
hidden paperclip pockets.
I loved the idea but not the vintage look which I just do not do well.
It was by a lady called Cathy's Garden on YouTube.

I changed up some of the measurements and added a pen holder.
The aim was to make them for my laundry room
where I have cubes with cloth boxes from Ikea to store
cleaning stuff etc etc.
Every time I go to get something I have to search through
every box and end up getting distracted by what I find 😂
So I thought I would make a larger version
where I could have two tags to write on.
One for what is in the box and one to write something down
as I run out of it!


This is how they hang on the boxes.
I may take off the ribbon on top tag if it gets in the way
but other than thank I am very pleased with them.

You can watch my tutorial here



Measurements needed to make one
DSP - 4" x 7 1/2"
Score at 2 1/2" then follow video
DSP pocket - 2" x 2 1/2"
DSP pen holder - 2 1/4" x 2"
Tags - 2" x 4" and 2" x 3"
Large paperclip

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023

All about owls!


It's the second week of Wendy's Owl them over at

I have used the same owl stamp again but used a left over
piece from my mixed media piece I made last week.
I added some stencilling to the background and matted the piece
over the top.
I stamped and coloured the owl, die cut some leaves from the
Paper Florist dies and coloured them with my blending brushes.
I finished the tag with a sentiment and some gingham ribbon.

I hope you get time to join the fun!
Tag's are great for practising new techniques and for
using up those scraps!

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Friday, 25 August 2023

Hey Chuck!


I had so much fun making this card!
The background is stencilled to add a bit of interest
and the colours I used are lemon lolly and daffodil delight.


I even took time to finish off the inside to match!

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We are patiently waiting on a skip to be delivered to the house today
and who knows what time it will arrive!!
Really need to get some shopping in as hubby is away golfing
all weekend.
We are getting our roof repaired next week. Big job and big money 🙈
but it needs done as we now have a leak in bedroom and
living room!
Have a great weekend everyone.

Thursday, 24 August 2023

Time for tags!


My card today uses the stamp set which is the prize
for my August challenge over at Create with Pinky.

I followed the sketch over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday
and also tied it in to the challenge at Double Trouble.

The papers are from Glorious Ginghams and Brights dsp.

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Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Sticky note smiles!


My tutorial today shows how I made these.
They are the bigger size from the little ones I made last week
and will hole a small pile of 3" x 3" sticky notes.
Perfect for your handbag, by your phone, work desk etc.

This is the inside.

Measurements needed to follow along
Card - 6 3/4" x 3 1/4"
Score long side 1", 4 1/4"

They have been decorated using the Circle Sayings Bundle.

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Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Too-wit Too-woo!


Our new challenge theme over at
has been chosen by Wendy and she wants to see OWLS!

I dug out this retired stamp set and had a wee play.
I used stitched with whimsy dies to create the white square
for my owl. The back mat is a retired colour which I ran through
the exposed brick embossing folder with a little big of crumb cake
ink rubbed on the flatter side.
The  sentiment was stamped onto same card. I coloured
the owl using blends and finished with a little
gingham bow.

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Monday, 21 August 2023

Emboss Resist Technique


Happy Monday!

My card today is using the emboss resist technique.
Not a great picture as my colours are pretty light as well as the thanks lol.
I used lemon lolly, parakeet party and tahitian tide!
But it was a very enjoyable card to make.
I finished it off with some gems and bakers twine.

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Nice sunny day out there today.
I got a lot of tidying up done in the garden and a bit of weeding
between the tiles out the front!
That is a workout I can tell you, my bottom and legs are aching!!
Have a great week ahead!