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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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5/4 - Fun creations from the Filled with Sweetness bundle
Check out these super fun berry themed cards made with the Filled with Sweetness stamps & dies. 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
Alison Culliver
Apr 510 min read


1/4 - Mid week post #208 Scrapbooking Card Sketch #1/2026
A simple scrapbook design from the January - April 2026 mini catalogue. 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 202
Alison Culliver
Apr 14 min read


29/3 DSP spotlight - Cute as a Bug
Learn how I created 3 beautiful cards with the gorgeous Cute as a Bug DSP as the hero. 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 &
Alison Culliver
Mar 299 min read


25/3 Mid week post #207 - using scoring as a focal point
Learn how to use scoring to create a unique focus in your creations. Plus, sneak peak look at upcoming products from the new catalogue. 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,
Alison Culliver
Mar 255 min read


22/3 - Spotlight on the Lovely Arrangements stamps & dies
See a unique way to use the Lovely Arrangements dies in this pretty card. 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 2020 after
Alison Culliver
Mar 228 min read


18/3- Mid Week post #206 - Tips for using the Take Your Pick tool
Some great tips to get the most out of this very useful tool. 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
Mar 184 min read


15/3 - Mystery Stamping #1/2026
Learn how to create a mystery design, one step at a time. 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 2020 after joining Stampin
Alison Culliver
Mar 159 min read


11/3 - More fun with the Star funfold design
An easy funfold that looks like you worked hard on it! 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 S
Alison Culliver
Mar 115 min read


8/3 Homemade & Heartfelt kit alternatives
Using supplies from the kit to create alternative 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 2020 after joining Stampin'
Alison Culliver
Mar 89 min read


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
Mar 44 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
Mar 18 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
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