Hi, this is the first time I have used ink in an embossing folder, and apart from needing to re-ink and run through for a second time it all went very smoothly. The finish is
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Stitched Hi Die With Flowers and Bevelled Diamonds Birthday Card
Hi I have been wanting to use this lovely die set to make a card ever since it arrived about 10 days ago, I finally got my chance today. Although the set includes a background
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Mothers Day Card With Bold Blooms and Embossed Background
Hi Mother's Day in the UK is only a few weeks away, so I wanted to get a head start on making some cards. It is also the perfect opportunity to try out the Be
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Valentine Card With Die Cut Rose Buds and Faux Wax Seal
Hi, the last two Valentine cards that I made were quite modern and in fairly bright colours so this time I wanted to go for something a bit darker and grungier maybe suitable for a
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Valentine Card With Bevelled Diamonds Background and Vellum Heart
Hi here's another Valentine card, which gave me chance to try out the new Bevelled Diamonds embossing folder. I have to say I am delighted with both the embossing folder and the way the card
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Christmas Card With Layered Split Circles and Snowflake
Hi here's another of my quick Christmas cards, that is also easy to make. You might recognise the colour scheme from this earlier card. I had some die cut circles left over from that card
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Hand Made Christmas Card with a Die Cut Poinsettia on Embossed Woodgrain
Hi here's a Christmas card with a lovely rustic, shabby chic feel. I used the new Layered Poinsettia die set from Sweet Dixie for the flower which I think has turned out very nicely. The
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Hand Made Christmas Card With Coffee Cup and Cookie
Hi, here's a warm and fuzzy Christmas card with a die cut coffee cup and a heart shaped gingerbread cookie. The embossed knitted background just adds to the cosy vibe! As I had chosen a
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Hand Made Christmas Card with Stitched Poinsettia and Foliage
Hi here's a lovely Christmas card, with all the classic elements and colours. The Stitched Winter Foliage die set has holly, poinsettias, pine branches and mistletoe all with stitching detail. A great way to add
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Hand Made Christmas Card With Mittens and Snowflakes
Hi, the mittens on this card are from the Woodware Mittens stamp set, which is so cute I had to give it a go as soon as it arrived in stock. I decided to go
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