Our December CraftAlong event is coming up... let's Create together!

 

Good morning friends!

With Christmas just around the corner I wanted to give you some advance notice about our next CraftAlong event.  Similar to last year I am running this live event between Christmas and the New Year.  I find that quite a few people have some "down time" at this time so its a great opportunity to Get Crafty together! Here are the details:

What: December CraftAlong Event

Theme: Window Sheet Wonders (creativing with Acetate)

When: 2pm (Sydney Time) Monday 30th December

Where: On my YouTube channel... of you can click the link below at that time. 

What do I need?  I've added some recommended supplies and measurements to the bottom of this post.  Of course I will as always be sending out Supply packs to those who ordered over $60 or more in product with me last month. But even if you don't have the supplies you can prepare the items as listed below and be ready to create together at the specified time. 

Or of course you can just watch and enjoy the process!

Here is the video link to use on the 30th at 2pm:

Supply List

I have used the Friends for Life stamp set but you can use any set with a preferred sentiment

Die cut leaves came from the Textured Floral die set (but you could substitute with any leaves)

Window Sheet (Acetate) - 4" x 8" (note measurements are in inches as the Acetate sheets are 12" x 12")

Basic White Cardstock - 8.5cm x 8.5cm (3-3/8" x 3-3/8") - Cut 4

                                    - scrap to punch circle for sentiment

Silver Foil paper - scrap to die cut leaves

Full of Life DSP - Scrap to die cut large square

Petunia Pop - Scrap to punch out circle behind sentiment

Petunia Pop inkpad

For embellishments I used the Iridescent Foil gems, and the Iridescent striped ribbon

You will find these supplies below if you wish to purchase any of them. 

Product List

Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163359] $44.00	Textured Floral Dies [161231] $60.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $53.00
Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163357] $21.75	2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782] $41.00	1-3/4" (4.4 Cm) Circle Punch [119850] $41.00
Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $23.00	Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad [163811] $15.75	Window Sheets [142314] $8.75
White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Iridescent Ribbon [161955] $15.75	Iridescent Faceted Gems [163368] $15.00

Our November CraftAlong event is live - Let's make Lattice Cards!!!

 

Hello and welcome to this month's CraftAlong tutorials! This month our theme is Lattice Cards... and Im excited to share them with you!

CraftAlong is my monthly YouTube event where we make a card together in real time.  You are very welcome to "Craftalong" with me (as the name suggests) or you can watch and maybe make up the project later. 

For those people that have placed orders of at least $60 worth of products with me in the previous month I send out a supply package containing all the pieces that you need to create the project (you just have to add inks and adhesives).  For everyone else I provide a supply list here on my blog so that you can cut up the pieces yourself as needed. 

I've been doing these CraftAlong events for a couple of years now, and I hope you look forward to them and enjoy watching. If you havent yet watched the November live event you can do so my clicking the YouTube link below:

Not only do we make up the card shown in this live video, there are also an additional four cards with tutorials available. These are automatically sent to everyone that received a supply pack, and to my INKsomniac team members. 

However if thats not you, you are very welcome to purchase them for a cost of $15aud.  I have included a Paypal button below should you wish to purchase them.  

PURCHASE NOW

If you would like to see all the alternate projects for this month you can see them in the images below:

Please note that these projects feature both current and also some upcoming products from our January 2025 mini catalogue. 

I really hope you enjoy these projects this month... I'd love to know what you think?! Which one is your favourite?

Enjoy!

Linda D

Our November CraftAlong event is happening this week - Let's create Lattice Cards together!

 

Hello friends!

It's almost that time again... we'll be getting together for another CraftAlong event this coming Thursday 28th November @ 2pm (Sydney time).   You are invited to watch the free video that will be happening over on my YouTube channel.....you will find the link below. Just click on it at the specified time.  You are welcome to just watch, and craft later, or you can CraftAlong whilst I am live... both options are popular! 

To watch the video you can click here at 2pm on Thursday:

Im excited to share my Lattice Cards with you and I think you will love them!

If you placed an order over $60 with me last month (October) then you will be receiving a supply pack to make the project on the live video. However if you are not receiving a pack... dont worry! You can still create along with me... I have included a list of basic supplies below, and you are of course welcome to substitute any items you dont have. 

I hope you will love our projects this month and I am excited to create with you later this week! 

Linda D

Supply List

Product List

Citrus Blooms Bundle (English) [163295] $108.75

Mediterranean Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163284] $21.75

Bundle - Citrus Blooms

DSP - Mediterranean Blooms

Basic White Thick Cardstock

• 29.7cm x 10.5cm 
• 3cm x 10.5cm (optional)

Basic White Cardstock

• 1cm x 21cm (Cut 6)
• Scraps to die cut circle (optional) and banner for sentiment

DSP

• 8cm x 12cm (Navy and White pattern)
• Die cut spray of oranges from dsp 

Night of Navy ink

Opal Rounds Assortment (or gems of choice)

Adhesives of choice (including dimensionals, mini dimensionals and glue dots)

Gold twine or thread

November 2024 Zoom class - Happy Hibiscus Bundle!

 

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today is the 5th November and I am excited because we have lots of brand new Online Exclusive products out  today!!!! You are welcome to shop now for your favourite items and the link to the Online Store is HERE. 

I am running a Zoom Online Class again in November!  This month we will be creating with the gorgeous new Happy Hibiscus bundle and I'd love you to join me!  You can see sneak peeks of our projects in the image above. 

The class will be held via Zoom at 2pm, November 21st (Sydney Time).  If you prefer not to watch the Zoom class, or are unable to, I will record the session and make it available via an unlisted Youtube link after our live session. 

There are 3 ways to be part of the class:

1. Purchase the Decorative Trees bundle with me and your class is free! 

2. Be part of my INKsomniacs team and register by letting me know that you wish to do the class. 

3. Purchase the Zoom class for $15aud via PayPal using the button below:

PURCHASE NOW

Once you have registered I will email you a PDF document with all the measurements to that you can cut the materials before the class if you wish.  The PDF document will also have the link to click for the Zoom session. 

Note that numbers are limited and I will close off registrations if we get close. 

You are welcome to substitute other supplies for the ones listed if you choose.  

Please understand that you will require the Happy Hibiscus bundle to make these particular cards.  I have included a link to purchase the bundle below if you wish. 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. 

Linda D

Welcome to our October CraftAlong projects - Criss-Cross Cards!

 

Hello friends and welcome to the October CraftAlong!  This month our theme is "Criss-Cross cards" - which means I have lots of fun folds for you to make this month.  I know you will love them!

You can see our main project shown above... but that doesn't really look like a Criss-Cross card does it?  That's because there is a hidden Criss-Cross pocket inside!  

You can watch the video by clicking on the YouTube link below:

This month I also have 4 alternate card designs for you and you can purchase these tutorials with the purchase link below:

I've used some new products on a couple of these too!  

If you placed an order of $60 or more with me in September you would have received a Supply pack to make up the main project as shown in the above video. But you can also purchase these tutorials by using the PayPal button below - the cost for all tutorials is $15aud and includes a step by step video for each card, PLUS measurements in both Metric and Imperial. If you are unable to use the below link please contact me HERE and we will work out something else!  You can purchase the tutorials no matter where in the world you might be located.

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Thanks for watching my video this month and I hope you love the cards!

Linda D

Our October CraftAlong is coming up this Thursday!

 

Hello friends!

Yep, thats right - we are coming up on the next CraftAlong event and I have a super cute card for you to make with me this month.  As always, everyone is invited to watch the free video that will be happening this Thursday, 31st October at 2pm (Sydney time).  You are welcome to just watch, and craft later, or you can CraftAlong whilst I am live... both options are popular! 

To watch the video you can click here at the specified time:

This month we are making "Criss-Cross cards" and Im excited to share my cards with you!

If you placed an order over $60 with me last month (September) then you will be receiving a supply pack to make the project on the live video. However if you are not receiving a pack... dont worry! You can still create along with me... I have included a list of basic supplies below, and you are of course welcome to substitute any items you dont have. 

I hope you will love our projects this month and I am excited to create with you later this week! 

Linda D

Supply List

Bundle - Winterly Tree Tops

DSP - Nests of Winter

Basic White Thick Cardstock

• 21cm x 10.5cm (Cut 2)

Garden Green Cardstock

• 10cm x 10cm
• 9.5cm x 9.5cm
• Scraps to die cut pieces for the bow (from the Peaceful Evergreens dies)

DSP

• 4.5cm x 4.5cm (Pieces with Garden Green stripes on one side - Cut 4)
• 8.5cm x 8.5cm (Piece with Birch bark on one side)
• Die cut single bird from dsp 
• Strip of Green Striped paper 6.5cm x 6mm

Festive Glimmer paper

• Garden Green - cut one 2" circle with punch
• Garden Green Strip - 3mm x 6.5cm
• Granny Applie Green - cut one 2" circle with punch

Gray Granite

• Scrap to die cut large tag from the Greetings of the Season tags

Basic White

• Scrap to die cut circle for sentiment

Garden Green ink

Earth Tone Shimmer Gems

Adhesives of choice (including dimensionals and glue dots)

I also recommend Tear and Tape (Double sided tape) for this particular project

Video Tutorial: The Northern Lights Technique!

 

In this week's Technique Tuesday video we played with a favourite technique of mine... the Northern Lights technique. This is a super fun and easy technique that anyone can do... you just need some ink colours, cardstock and blending tools such as brushes or sponges. (I've added a product list at the bottom of this post).

I made a video to show you the easy way to get started with this technique... so if you were thinking you would like to give it a go, then you might enjoy this video tutorial below:

Here are a couple more of the cards from the video:

I really hope you enjoy these cards, and have a go at this beautiful technique yourself! And if you do try it, let me know how it went! 

Enjoy

Linda D

Product List

Peaceful Evergreens Cling Stamp Set [164153] $46.00	Blending Brushes [153611] $27.00	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $23.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $14.00	Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill [147277] $18.50	Water Painters [151298] $23.00

Join us for our Mini Catalogue Showcase! Tutorials now available!

 

Welcome to our Mini Catalogue Showcase and the September CraftAlong!

This month we focused on all new Mini Catalogue products and I know you will love our projects.  The card you see above is the one we created on the Live Public video.  It's called a circle latch card and features the beautiful Season of Elegance suite of products. If you missed it this week you can now watch the replay at the link below:

How do you get these tutorials?  If you purchased over $60 of products with me last month you will automatically receive them in your inbox this weekend. Or you will also see them if you are a team member. 

If thats not you... never fear!  These awesome tutorials are available to purchase. You'll receive links to step by step video tutorials for each project as well as measurements to help you recreate them yourself.  To purchase use the Purchase now button below:PURCHASE NOW

If you have any issues paying via this button please contact me and we can make it work another way!

I've included all the images of the projects so that you can check them out below. Enjoy! 

Linda D

The September CraftAlong is coming up this week - let's showcase new Mini Catalogue products!

 

Hello and welcome to another month of crafting with our next CraftAlong event just around the corner!  In fact it is scheduled for this Thursday, 26th September  @ 2pm (Sydney time) and everyone is invited!  Our theme this month is the September - December Catalogue showcase!  We will be making a fun project together.  

Supply packs for this online class have been mailed out to everyone who qualified for one.  To qualify all you need to do is spend $60 or more with me during any month... then you will be mailed the supply pack to make the following month's project. So that means that if you have ordered in September (or do so by the 30th of this month) and your order is $60 or more, then you will receive the supply pack for the October CraftAlong. 

If you don't have a supply pack but would like to craft with us, then I have listed the products used below so that you can gather what you need.  Or if you wish to substitute with other products then you can do that too. 

Peaceful Season bundle

Painted Trees Embossing Folder

Optional - Peaceful Evergreens dies

Stylish Shapes dies

Basic Beige cardstock - card base (10.5cm x 29.7cm ie. A4 cardstock cut in half vertically)

                                    - piece 7cm x 10cm

Mossy Meadow cardstock - 7.5cm x 10.5cm (cut 2)

                                            - 7cm x 10cm

                                            - Scrap to cut circle, and another to cut small tree

Very Vanilla cardstock     - 7cm x 10cm

                                        - scrap to cut sentiments

Season of Elegance DSP - 10cm x 14.3cm (Basic Beige and gold)

                                        - 6.5cm x 9.5cm (Green and gold)

                                        - scrap to cut smaller circle (Beige and gold)

Gold Foil                        - scrap to die cut sentiment

Mossy Meadow ink

Gold Textured Dots

Other: Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals, Adhesive of choice - I used Tear and Tape, and Tombow Multipurpose glue

I have added photos below of all the products I used - If you wish to purchase any of them simply click on the item and it will take you to the Online Store.

I hope you enjoy the class!

Linda D

Product List

Peaceful Season Bundle (English) [164021] $91.75	Peaceful Evergreens Dies [164024] $70.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $53.00
Season Of Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [164144] $29.00	Painted Trees 3 D Embossing Folder [164026] $19.25	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $23.00
Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock [133683] $20.25	Basic Beige A4 Cardstock [164512] $20.25	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $8.75
Sponge Daubers [133773] $13.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $7.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $10.50
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $12.25