The Crafty Spark

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

I LOVE cupcakes, especially my friend Helen's ones (hint hint Helen!).  I was asked to do a card for a special 14 year old's birthday so what better than a cupcake!  Now obviously it can't be a real cupcake…

How cute are these little flowers!! So very easy to make too - just grab the flower from your Itty Bitty Accents Punch Set (what was that.... you don't have that punch set?  No problem, just click the link below to…

I love butterflies and I especially love my Butterfly Thinlits Dies that Stampin' Up! have.  Isn't it pretty, the detail in the die is gorgeous!

There are still lots of items at hugely reduced prices available in this year's retired products.  Nip over and take a look ... don't hang around though, they're selling out fast! On a positive note though, t…

A few years ago I had the immense privilege of meeting a very special little boy.  He has a very nasty condition called Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy plus Epilepsy and severe learning difficulties.  His prognosis was v…

Have you heard about the Stampin' Up! Stampin' Write Markers?  Maybe you have but don't know what to do with them?  Watch this short clip and find out what it's all about... There are loads of colours to…

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Each year Stampin' Up! retires some of the products to make way for shiny new ones and for 2015 these products are retiring tomorrow!  GET YOUR SKATES ON and buy fast as they won't be around for long and will se…

Well after my first Harley Daivdson style card that I did HERE I was asked to do another!  Bespoke cards are always a real pleasure to do and this one was no exception... enjoy :) Lea xx

Today I thought I'd show you an Anniversary Card I was asked to do recently so go grab a tea or coffee and some biscuits and let's get making (mind you don't spill your drink though!)

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Maybe, just maybe Spring has arrived yayyyy.  About flippin time really don't you think?  Yes, me too and with that in mind, flower cards seemed to be on the agenda today so without wasting any more time *drum roll…

Making cards and paper-crafting is definitely a passion of mine (or, according to my Hubby "You're obsessed woman!!" - hahaha oh yes indeedy!) and there's nothing more complimentary than being asked to…

It's always useful to have a few Thank You cards handy for those moments when words just aren't enough and what better than to have some in lovely bright colours just ready for the summer!

Well I know I made it but unfortunately the money wasn't for me :(

My beautiful Daughter has a fabulous Partner who is a total GT-R nut and as it's his birthday, I decided an exploding box card with a GT-R inside would be a great card for him!

How exciting!!!  We have loads more new products added to the clearance rack.... you just HAVE to take a look at all the new bargains.  Don't waste time though, they won't be there long....

My fabulous Dad has a lovely aunty that he keeps in touch with on a regular basis.  Knowing that she loves flowers I decided to make 10 little note cards with their own storage box for my Dad to send her.  I hope they b…