Category Archives: tips & finds

New Spellbinder Die D-Lites – nifty trick

Posted on 30/09/2012 by

I should NEVER watch shopping channels in real-time, and NEVER late at night.  Not only did I replace my Grand Calibur last week, but I succumbed to the Flexi-pay option and scooped up the big set of D-Lites.  DOH! So … Continue reading →

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Card with Waterfall Circles

Posted on 13/07/2012 by

Oh how I dithered over the title.  First, I thought Circular Waterfall Card but then I thought people would think the CARD was a circle.  Then maybe Circles Waterfall Card, which was a bit better.  Maybe Waterfall Card with Circles? … Continue reading →

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Waterfall card done – and some tips

Posted on 12/07/2012 by

My mail server went down yesterday.  The main geeky boy in the States that maintains it is away, as are my parents, and since the server lives in their basement I have no idea when it might be back up.  … Continue reading →

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Dymo and washi Tape!

Posted on 29/05/2012 by

There was a post on UKS about the Dymo label maker.  I’ve also played with the Motex one – and I like the fonts on that one a lot more than the standard Dymo one.  But I only recently got … Continue reading →

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Versatile Printables for Project Life

Posted on 01/03/2012 by

I am really excited about this set of printables because they are so versatile! Firstly, you can print them as they come to use as journaling spots – they are 4 x 6 so OK for Project Life, but certainly … Continue reading →

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WOYWW 143

Posted on 29/02/2012 by

Hello all.  I missed out blogging yesterday firstly because I’ve been feeling not very well this week and secondly because I was struggling with some design decisions.  I think my head is too full of cold to think clearly.  On … Continue reading →

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Three from one!

Posted on 13/01/2012 by

I am still playing with my Cheery Lynn dies.  I was cutting bits out, making the flowers yesterday. and I then decided to see what I could do with the borders. As you can see, if you cut just at … Continue reading →

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Changing multiple layers of text – amazing Photoshop trick

Posted on 24/10/2011 by

I have to quickly document this for you.  I posted it on UKS but realized I really didn’t mention it here, and it makes all the difference in using your calendar master file. I realized that making the master was … Continue reading →

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Weird little SU! post

Posted on 19/08/2011 by

To be honest I am deep in my stash, preparing for my crop tomorrow, setting up page kits, etc., so not really much time to devote to either Intaglio play making printables, or proper crafting, but I did want to … Continue reading →

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Sunday-someplace-else, sort of

Posted on 03/07/2011 by

I went to the Newbury Stamp Show yesterday and had a fine time.  Last year we went on the Sunday afternoon and it was less crowded and overall more pleasant but getting my mag renewal and choice of gifts made … Continue reading →

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