Friday 30 July 2021

Saleabration Sheep Dies - fun alternative ideas with these dies

 Saleabration is nearly here from 3rd August till the end of September for a qualifying spend you can get lots of products for free. Chose from stamp sets, dies and papers.

The Sheep Dies you can get for free with a qualifying spend of £45 and here are a couple of ideas using these dies for some quick and cheerful cards https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/


I’ve turned the flag into bunting and added happy smiles on the sunshine. This is a great way to use up scraps and make quick and easy cards https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

There are 2 video tutorials which link to these cards to follow. Please like and subscribe to help my channel grow 




Tuesday 27 July 2021

Hate Colouring Detailed Stamps Then Try This Simple Technique Using New Feels Like Home Saleabration Stamp Set

 Detailed stamps are quite often overlooked as the thought of hours of colouring in the image puts people off. However there is a simpler way which gives a beautiful look.

Using Blending Brushes and a few ink pads create a blended background then stamp the image in a coordinating ink pad


The colours I used were

Top Image - Cinnamon Cider, So Saffron & Sahara Sand

Middle - Smoky Slate, Pool Party, and So Saffron 

Bottom - Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Fresia and Highland Heather.

The stamp set is free with a qualifying order of £45 during Saleabration which starts 3rd August

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Watch my video tutorial on my YouTube channel for step by step instructions - 



Tuesday 20 July 2021

Penguin Builder Punch - vases, pots & flowers punch art

 I love the versatility of punches and the new Penguin Builder Punch available 3rd August in the new Mini catalogue is one of those.

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Create lots of different styles of vases and pots and then add flowers. The flowers are made using the feet of the Penguin and the vases from different parts of the two bodies. You can even have a go at making a cacti.

Video tutorial on my YouTube channel 


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Saturday 17 July 2021

Penguin Builder Punch - make a snowman, Santa & lots of animals with this punch

 The Penguin Builder Punch is available 3rd August and make a lovely Penguin, but there are so many other characters you can easily create. A snowman, Santa Claus, dogs, rabbits, lions and anything else that takes your imagination.

Shop - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/ for all current products and to buy the Penguin Builder Punch and the Penguin Palace stamp set from Aug 3rd.


For full details and a tutorial to make the snowman, Santa and the dog, watch my video on my YouTube channel 




Tuesday 13 July 2021

Penguin Builder Punch and Penguin Place stamp set - whimsical birthday card

 I just love penguins and the Penguin Builder Punch makes the sweetest little Penguin.


I used Polished Pink, Bumble Bee and Pacific Point for the balloons and presents and mounted on Smoky Slate and Pacific Point.

This punch and stamp set is available 3rd August in the new Mini Catalogue. You can view pdf copies of all current catalogues in my shop -https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/


Video tutorial on my YouTube channel - please like & subscribe and help support my channel so I can continue to bring you great content 


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Sunday 11 July 2021

Blending technique using Blending Brushes then stamped with new Welcoming Woods stamp set

 I do enjoy blending a background and this one has quite a soft rainbow feel.




The colours I used from the bottom up were Pear Pizazz, Pool Party, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, Polished Pink, and Gorgeous Grape. Buy all these products in my online shop - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

The stamp set is a new one available 3rd August in the new Mini Catalogue called Welcoming Woods and creates lovely trees and falling leaves with lots of sentiments for every occasion.

Watch the video tutorial to see more - 


Saturday 10 July 2021

Welcoming Woods - new stamp set in Mini Catalogue Aug-Dec 2021

 If you like trees and nature then this new stamp set available 3rd August is a must. Perfect for building a scene and creating individual cards. Visit my online shop to buy current products - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/


I made a mask with a circle punch (you could use a die) and sponged using Crushed Curry & Calypso Coral. The trees were stamped in Crumb Cake & the background in Pear Pizazz and Pool Party.

If you would like a copy of the new mini catalogue and the Saleabration brochure, just get in touch. My customers who have shopped in the past 6 months will get one automatically.

Her is the video tutorial on my YouTube channel- please like and subscribe



Thursday 8 July 2021

Saleabration Counting Sheep & Sheep dies - how popular are these going to be!

 Saleabration in August and September? Yes it’s true. A second chance this year to get free products for qualifying orders of £45 for level 1 and £90 for level 2. Saleabration runs from 3rd August till 30th September. This runs during the launch of the new Mini Catalogue full of lovely Christmas products which runs from 3rd August till end of December 2021.

All my customers who have made a purchase in the past 6 months get their catalogues automatically. If you’ve only just found me and love crafts then just drop me a comment and I’ll see what I can do.

So onto Counting Sheep and the Sheep dies


The Sheep dies cut out the sheep image, fence which I did in Soft Suede, grass inPear Pizazz and sun in Daffodil Delight. Buy the cardstock and inks now in my online shop - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

There is a video tutorial on my YouTube channel, so you can see more of these new products and how I made this card 



Wednesday 7 July 2021

It’s arrived - my preorder of the mini catalogue and SAB products

 It is always very exciting when new products are arriving and as an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator I get to preorder, so I can show you some of the products I’ve chosen, why I chose them and give you a good look at what’s coming so you can decide before the 3rd August when the general launch goes live, what you might buy.

Here’s my unboxing video and details of the products I chose and why. If you love punches as much as I do then do take a look.


For all of my regular customers who have purchased from me in the last 6 months a copy of both the catalogues will be on there way in the next few days. If you are a new customer and would like a copy then just drop me a line.

Tuesday 6 July 2021

Creating cards using subtle colours instead of black

 Morning everyone. How often do we use black ink to stamp with? Yes I’m guilty, I always stamp sentiments in black and images and then use other inks to colour or two step stamp.

Well when using subtle colours like Blushing Bride which is a soft pink then use a softer colour like Smoky Slate


This card uses the new Colours and Contours bundle - save 10% when you buy a bundle. Buy in my online shop now - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/ I used Smoky Slate ink to stamp the flowers, did a stamp off, second generation for the flower fill in stamp to give a softer look & added a touch of green marker for the leaves.


Video tutorial on my YouTube channel. Please subscribe to my channel as I have nearly 600 videos to give you ideas and inspiration.




Monday 5 July 2021

Hand Penned Petals Suite Stampin’ Up!

 The Hand Penned Petal Suite is a stamp set and dies which when you buy them together as a bundle save 10%. Buy them in my online shop - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/


This card uses Fresh Fresia ink pad and the two step stamp to create a subtle background. The dies are stamped in Petal Pink and Fresh Fresia ink and then die cut with the coordinating die. This die has the ability to pop up the petals to give a lovely 3D look. Buy the products seen in my online shop  https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

Here is the video tutorial on my YouTube channel. Please subscribe to my channel as I have nearly 600 videos to give you ideas and inspiration in your card and paper crafting.





Hand Penned Petals Suite Stampin’ Up!

 The Hand Penned Petals Suite is a lovely stamp set and dies which you can by together saving 10% from my online shop - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

Here is a selection of cards I have made to give you some inspiration and ideas


This card has been stamped using two step stamping with the In Colours Polished Pink, Fresh Fresia & Pale Papaya and then mounted on Soft Succulent cardstock.



This card is using just the dies and then colouring with our alcohol markers called Blends. Choose colours to compliment the cardstock used, again Soft Succulent.


Here’s the video tutorial for this card. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel as I have nearly 600 videos to give you inspiration and ideas in your card making and paper crafting.


Sunday 4 July 2021

Plenty of Patterns Decorative Masks Stampin’Up!


 Decorative Masks are great stencils which you can use with sponge dauber and ink pads of as many colours as you wish. The mask is 6” x 6” and I used a sheet of Basic White cardstock and then cut it down into 3” x2’ pieces allowing  me to make 6 cards.

Buy the Decorative Masks - Plenty of Patterns 155553 for £7.50 for 4 masks 1 each of 4 designs https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

Here is a video  tutorial giving you a step by step guide to make this multi coloured background 


Jane Allmark UK Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator


 Hello and welcome to my blog. It’s been a while since I posted here as I’ve been concentrating on my YouTube channel, but I’m back showing you simple, easy and achievable card making and paper crafting ideas using Stampin’ Up! Products which you can buy from me in my online storehttps://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/



This is a recent video showing how to line up the Colour & Contour stamps and die which are a little tricky but with my tips you will get perfect alignment every time. Please like and subscribe to my channel so you won’t miss any of my tutorials.

Thank you for your support and enjoy my blog. I’ll be posting quite a few to get back into the swing of things and give you all some fun things to craft and watch.