by Chrissy | Feb 20, 2019 | Cards and other projects, Love and Valentines, Occasions catalogue, Techniques, Tips and Tricks
It’s time for to showcase another heat embossing technique: the reptile technique. One of my old favourites that I resurrect every few years because it gives such a great effect for very little cost. If you’re after a dramatic statement background,...
by Chrissy | Feb 19, 2019 | Hostess Code, Hostess Promotion, Sale-a-bration
For me 2019 is all about giving back… I’ve been very blessed to have some wonderful customers and friends who have supported me for many years. I love to reward them unexpectedly. One way I’m giving back is my Class at Home promotion running where...
by Chrissy | Feb 15, 2019 | Designer Series Paper, Hostess Code, New Product Release, Sale-a-bration, Stampin' Up!, The Creative Eclectic Exclusives
Sale-a-bration has been in full swing for just over a month now! It’s been awesome so far! Today it just got better! How? Stampin’ has released new Sale-a-bration rewards! (Happy Dance) These new releases are: All adorned photopolymer stamp set (Perfect...
by Chrissy | Feb 13, 2019 | Cards and other projects, Gift Ideas & off the page projects, Love and Valentines, Occasions catalogue
When someone says “paper craft”, most people just think of cards. But it is so much more. Paper craft encompasses scrap book or memory keeping pages, artist trading cards (ATCs) notebooks and journals, home decor such as decorated frames, pictures,...
by Chrissy | Feb 8, 2019 | Interesting Stuff, Techniques, Tips and Tricks, The Creative Eclectic Exclusives
It’s the weekend, time to go to IKEA! If you’re anything like me, there’s a good chance that you will go to IKEA over the next few days. Maybe you are searching for organisation ideas, a picture frame, a rug or just want to escape the weather. Like...
by Chrissy | Feb 7, 2019 | Cards and other projects, Love and Valentines
Hey Love, you’ve got a Valentine’s day card sorted for your beloved sorted haven’t you? There’s only one week to go! No? Never fear, I’m here to help. While I’m helping, I thought I’d continue with my Hey Love cling stamps...
by Chrissy | Feb 5, 2019 | Cards and other projects, Love and Valentines, New Catalogue, Occasions catalogue, Sale-a-bration, Stampin' Up!, Techniques, Tips and Tricks
In my last post, I highlighted how Love is all around and how it seemed like everyone was going “ape” over Valentine’s Day! I shared with you one of the cards that I made in response to my Downline and stamping friend, Kim Heath’s subtle...
by Chrissy | Feb 2, 2019 | Cards and other projects, Gift Ideas & off the page projects, Techniques, Tips and Tricks
Mistakes are part of life… Have you created a beautiful card but forgot to stamp the words? You think to yourself, “it’s all good. I’ll just stamp it now. Not a problem. Too easy” So you confidently grab your stamp and ink and stamp only...
by Chrissy | Feb 1, 2019 | Cards and other projects, Love and Valentines, New Product Release, Occasions catalogue, Sale-a-bration, Stamps
February is the month for love, romance and Valentine’s Day! Love is all around! Right now you can’t go anywhere without seeing hearts, flowers and advertisements urging you to buy the perfect Valentine’s gift in time for February 14th. There seems...
by Chrissy | Feb 1, 2019 | Cards and other projects, Class at Home, Learn, New Product Release, Occasions catalogue, Techniques, Tips and Tricks, The Creative Eclectic Exclusives
February’s Class at Home has arrived! Sometimes it’s difficult to get to a class at The Creative Eclectic. I totally understand… Life is busy or illness prevents you from coming along. Maybe The Creative Eclectic is just too far away for you to...