Mintay Holly Jolly Tea and Biscuits Gift Box

If you're looking for a fab gift idea for a Secret Santa, Teacher's Gift, or gesture for a neighbour, then this little Tea and Biscuits Box might be perfect! I used Mintay's Holly Jolly range and added a flavoured tea bag, honey sachet and pack of Shortbread, but you could pop in any treats you can think of. Decorating it with fussy or die cut elements makes this a really lovely project.

All the information is in my YouTube video

Hope you enjoy it!

Prima 25 and Peppermint Christmas Treat Pouches

Hi Everyone!

Today I thought I would share this fun little project where you can use any paper collection and embellishments to create a really lovely little Christmas gift. I used Prima's 25 and Peppermint collection and filled my little pouches with a chocolate bar, crispy rolls, a hot chocolate sachet and a small decorative spoon. I then tucked in a little gift tag and you could even add a gift card.

I have created an easy tutorial on my YouTube channel

Hope you enjoy it! I was inspired by @stampingwithnellie - check out her channel too for inspiration.

World Card Making Day 2025 Mintay Paper Challenges

 Last weekend was World Card Making Day 2025. Over on the Mintay Papers blog they held a number of fun challenges, so I decided to join in.

These are my cards.

Challenge 1 - Sentiment Spotlight.

Challenge 2 - Shape It Your Way

Challenge 3 - Mix and Match

Three collections - Suntastic, Better World and Paradise

Challenge 4 - Interactive Card

Shaker and Pop Up inside a gatefold card with a belly band.

Mintay Umbrella Cards

 Hi Everyone!

Last weekend was World Card Making Day. On the Mintay Papers blog, they held a challenge to make your own shaped card, so I sketched out an umbrella and this is the result. I thought I would share how I created it, and my tips for how to decorate/cover a handmade or shop bought, shaped card. Hope you like them - I used Mintay's Blossom Serenity and Lilac Farm to decorate them.

Stamperia The Owl House Pillow Treat Box

 Hi All!

Back with the final video in my Stamperia The Owl House series. Today it is to make a very cute Pillow Treat Box - perfect for making those little presents look extra special.

Hope you like the - all details are on my YouTube video. 

Stamperia The Owl House Easy Swing Cards

Hi Everyone!

I'm back today with Part 2 on my mini series using Stamperia's The Owl House. This time its to make some very easy Swing Cards, perfect as they fold flat and are small for posting (5x5inches) .

Hope you like them - all the details are in my YouTube video.