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Welcome to my blog! Here I delve into the exciting world of papers, inks, and a dash of bling. Each week I share creative ideas for using beautiful papers and cardstock to craft stunning cards, 3D projects, scrapbook pages and unique gift packaging. Join me for some fun and discover new crafting skills along the way!

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4/3 Mid week blog#204 - Using colour creatively with the January & February 2026 Products of the Month
Bright, bold colours & patterns are the focus in this Product of the Month spotlight. Hello & welcome to my mid week blog. My name is Alison & I live in beautiful Melbourne, Australia & I am an independent Stampin' Up® demonstrator. I love to create beautiful things to share with people that I love but I also sell me creations. I have been creating things in one way or another for most of my life - knitting, sewing, cooking, card making, gardening, scrap booking & hand made
Alison Culliver
2 days ago4 min read


1/3 -Something slightly different with the Stone & Vine embossing folder
How to use blending with an embossing folder to give a unique finish to your cards. Hello & welcome to my blog. My name is Alison & I live in beautiful Melbourne, Australia & I am an independent Stampin' Up® demonstrator. I love to create beautiful things to share with people that I love but I also sell me creations. I have been creating things in one way or another for most of my life - knitting, sewing, cooking, card making, gardening, scrap booking & hand made gifts & in
Alison Culliver
5 days ago8 min read


25/2 - Mid week blog#203 - Creating using card sketches. Sketch#15
Learn how to create different looks with the one card sketch. Hello & welcome to my mid week blog. My name is Alison & I live in beautiful Melbourne, Australia & I am an independent Stampin' Up® demonstrator. I love to create beautiful things to share with people that I love but I also sell me creations. I have been creating things in one way or another for most of my life - knitting, sewing, cooking, card making, gardening, scrap booking & hand made gifts & in 2020 after jo
Alison Culliver
Feb 255 min read


22/2 - Creating your own gift bags using Designer Series Paper
Hello & welcome to my mid week blog. My name is Alison & I live in beautiful Melbourne, Australia & I am an independent Stampin' Up® demonstrator. I love to create beautiful things to share with people that I love but I also sell me creations. I have been creating things in one way or another for most of my life - knitting, sewing, cooking, card making, gardening, scrap booking & hand made gifts & in 2020 after joining Stampin' Up® I decided to share my passion in a blog (..
Alison Culliver
Feb 2211 min read


18/2 Mid week# 202 - Technique spotlight - 4 corner stamping
How to create 4 cards from one piece of stamped cardstock Hello & welcome to my mid week blog. My name is Alison & I live in beautiful Melbourne, Australia & I am an independent Stampin' Up® demonstrator. I love to create beautiful things to share with people that I love but I also sell me creations. I have been creating things in one way or another for most of my life - knitting, sewing, cooking, card making, gardening, scrap booking & hand made gifts & in 2020 after joinin
Alison Culliver
Feb 184 min read


15/2 Scrapbooking with Designer Series Paper
Using DSP to spotlight your memories. Hello & welcome! I'm Alison, and I live in the beautiful city of Melbourne, Australia. In the past, I blogged on Blogger at craftedbyalison@blogspot.com but this year I have switched to my own website to blog, write a newsletter & sell me creations in my online store. If this is your first time reading my work, welcome! Let me share a bit about myself. I enjoy making cards and gifts for my friends and family, and this blog is dedicated t
Alison Culliver
Feb 159 min read


11/2 Midweek #201 - Tips for using the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine
Lots of tips for getting the best out of the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine. Hello & welcome to my mid week blog. My name is Alison & I live in beautiful Melbourne, Australia & I am an independent Stampin' Up® demonstrator. I love to create beautiful things to share with people that I love but I also sell me creations. I have been creating things in one way or another for most of my life - knitting, sewing, cooking, card making, gardening, scrap booking & hand made gifts & in
Alison Culliver
Feb 116 min read


8/2 Textured Notes dies - 3 ways
Learn how to get more out of your dies with these 3 fun card designs. Hello & welcome! I'm Alison, and I live in the beautiful city of Melbourne, Australia. In the past, I blogged on Blogger at craftedbyalison@blogspot.com but this year I have switched to my own website to blog, write a newsletter & sell me creations in my online store. If this is your first time reading my work, welcome! Let me share a bit about myself. I enjoy making cards and gifts for my friends and fami
Alison Culliver
Feb 810 min read


4/2 Midweek blog #200! Creating a fun Easter card loaded with lots of techniques.
This week I'm celebrating my 200th mid week blog by creating a fun Easter card using lots of different techniques. Hello & welcome to my mid week blog. My name is Alison & I live in beautiful Melbourne Australia & I am an independent Stampin' Up® demonstrator. I love to create beautiful things to share with people that I love but I also sell me creations. I have been creating things in one way or another for most of my life - knitting, sewing, cooking, card making, gardening
Alison Culliver
Feb 45 min read


1/2 - CASE the catalogue
A look at what CASEing is & how to create with it. I'm Alison, and I live in the beautiful city of Melbourne, Australia. In the past, I blogged on Blogger at craftedbyalison@blogspot.com but this year I have switched to my own website to blog, write a newsletter & sell me creations in my online store. If this is your first time reading my work, welcome! Let me share a bit about myself. I enjoy making cards and gifts for my friends and family, and this blog is dedicated to he
Alison Culliver
Feb 110 min read


28/1 - Mid week blog #199 Stampin' Up® January '26 Colour Challenge
This week is all about colours & how to use Colour challenges in your designs. Hello & welcome to my mid week blog. My name is Alison & I live in beautiful Melbourne Australia & I am an independent Stampin' Up® demonstrator. I love to create beautiful things to share with people that I love but I also sell me creations. I have been creating things in one way or another for most of my life - knitting, sewing, cooking, card making, gardening, scrap booking & hand made gifts &
Alison Culliver
Jan 284 min read


Stamps. Creating with the gorgeous Mixed Florals stamp set.
I'm Alison, and I live in the beautiful city of Melbourne, Australia. In the past, I blogged on Blogger, but after completing a web design course, I've learnt to integrate my blog with a shop to sell the projects I create and showcase in my posts. If you previously followed me at craftedbyalison@blogspot.com , thank you for joining me on this new journey. If this is your first time reading my work, welcome! Let me share a bit about myself. I enjoy making cards and gifts for m
Alison Culliver
Jan 258 min read


Mid week blog #198 - Using sketches to create.
Hello & welcome to my mid week blog. My name is Alison & I live in beautiful Melbourne Australia & I am an independent Stampin' Up® demonstrator. I love to create beautiful things to share with people that I love but I also sell me creations. I have been creating things in one way or another for most of my life - knitting, sewing, cooking, card making, gardening, scrap booking & hand made gifts & in 2020 after joining Stampin' Up® I decided to share my passion in a blog (...
Alison Culliver
Jan 214 min read


How to use Designer Series Paper to create beautiful cards
I'm Alison, and I live in the beautiful city of Melbourne, Australia. In the past, I blogged on Blogger, but after completing a web design course, I've learnt to integrate my blog with a shop to sell the projects I create and showcase in my posts. If you previously followed me at craftedbyalison@blogspot.com , thank you for joining me on this new journey. If this is your first time reading my work, welcome! Let me share a bit about myself. I enjoy making cards and gifts for m
Alison Culliver
Jan 188 min read


14/1 post Using Designer Series Paper (DSP) to create a Twisted Ribbon accent.
Welcome to today's post where I show you how to create a faux Twisted Ribbon effect for your cards & scrapbook pages. Hello, my name is Alison, I am an independent Stampin' Up® demonstrator & I live in beautiful Melbourne, Australia. For those of you who have previously visited my blog & are now returning, thank you. For those of you who are here for the first time, welcome! Here's a little bit about me. I love creating cards & gifts for my loved ones & this blog will show
Alison Culliver
Jan 144 min read


The start of a new journey.
Explore card making & papercrafts with me. Welcome to my first blog & my new website! I'm Alison, and I live in the beautiful city of Melbourne, Australia. In the past, I blogged on Blogger, but after completing a web design course, I've learnt to integrate my blog with a shop to sell the projects I create and showcase in my posts. If you previously followed me at craftedbyalison@blogspot.com , thank you for joining me on this new journey. If this is your first time reading m
Alison Culliver
Jan 113 min read
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