The Project Share Project - 19th March 2026

 Good Morning Everyone,

Happy Thursday and welcome to The Project Share Project. Once a month we will all  share an individual blog post sharing one project from each of the other creators - maybe an inspiring card, a very fancy fun fold or simply a project that made us smile.

Verity Pursglove

www.inkybutterfly.com

Verity created created such a striking card using her blending brushes, embossing folders and the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. I love this colourway, but check out her blog for an alternative design. I don't have many embossing folders but I'm going to dig what I have out and have a go at this design...

Click on the link which will take you to the blog post for more details on this card.

https://inkybutterfly.com/2026/03/17/fun-with-embossing-folders-and-the-heartfelt-hexagon-punch/

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Heather Forgan

www.stampwithnellie.com/

Heather created this beautiful Milk Carton box using our February Product of the Month - Painted Illusions which is this gorgeous DSP and still available in UK at the time of publishing this post! These are adorable and I am going to have to try making these myself!

Head over to her blog for for more details

https://stampwithnellie.com/2026/03/10/painted-illusions-milk-carton-box/

I really do hope you have enjoyed this post today. I enjoyed taking a closer look at these ladies' project and picking a favourite to share with you! If you have a moment or two, please head on over to their blogs. Check out these projects and see what else they have created too.

If you are on Facebook, why not pop over and check out our community group Craft & Banter. If you have a passion for paper craft, are brilliant at baking or a super talented seamstress then we would love to see you there. We share all types of crafting, run challenges and giveaways & generally have a right good natter.

See you soon 

Vickie 

Xxx

Quick and Easy No Stamping Turtle-y Cute Cards. Touches of Ink Blog Hop March 2026

 Good Afternoon Everyone,

Today I'm taking part in the Touches of Ink blog hop. Each month a group of us hop without a set theme, just to focus on a suite or bundle.

I've created two very quick card using the Turtle-y Cute DSP. You get a lots of fabulous patterned paper including a piece that has lots of different images and scenes on. I just cut these to size and used then as a background - fussy cutting a couple of the turtles to create my scene. Now, I haven't got the stamp set, so I took a couple of Sentiments from the Greetings for All Ephemera Pack and hey presto! super easy and quick cards, that still look fabulous!

What do you think?

Measurements

Pecan Pie Card Stock

2pc - 5 7/8" x 8 1/4" scored at 4 1/8"

Basic White Card Stock

2pc - 5 5/8" x 3 7/8"

Turtle-y Cute DSP

2pc - 5 5/8" x 3 7/8"

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Take the Pecan Pie card stock and fold along the score line to create your card bases, adding the Basic White pieces to the inside. Adhere the Background mats to the card fronts.

Add the fussing cut Images in the perfect spot and pop on a sentiment!

Ridiculously simple, yet super effective! I loved creating these cards today.

Please take a few minutes to continue through the hop. Tatjana is up next, so be sure to go say Hi!

ROLL CALL

1. derdiedasKleine bastelt - Simone Kleine

2. iriStempelt - Iris Philipps

3. JazzleDazzleCraft  - Janice Thomson

4. Stamp With Nellie - Heather Forgan

5. Stempelpapillon - Karina Ruppert

6. Vickie Lou Designs - Vickie Littlewood

7. gittisgiftcorner - Tatjana Niederberger

 

If you are on Facebook, why not pop over and check out our community group Craft & Banter. If you have a passion for paper craft, are brilliant at baking or a super talented seamstress then we would love to see you there. We share all types of crafting, run challenges and giveaways & generally have a right good natter.

See you soon 

Vickie 

Xxx

Gathering Together Happy Birthday Gift Box

 Good Afternoon Everyone,

How you all doing? I've been busy today taking a look over my stash - seeing what I have and what's current, retiring and what I haven't used in a while.

I came across the Gathering Together DSP - which is currently on the Last Chance list - that I haven't even touched yet! Sometimes I get into a habit of sticking to creating with only a few sets and overlooking the rest of my stuff. So going forward I'm going to make a conscious effort to start spreading the love a little more!

I have this super cute gift box for you today, I made it to hold a hand cream, but at 4 1/2" x 1" x 1 3/4", I'm sure you could fit a variety of different goodies in there!!

Measurements

Crushed Curry Card Stock
1pc - 6" x 7"
1pc - scrap for sentiment

Basic White Card Stock

1pc - scrap

Gathering Together DSP
2pc - 4 3/8" x 1 5/8"
2pc - 4 3/8" x 7/8"
1pc - 7 /8" x 1 5/8"

plus a selection of fussy cut leaves


Put the card stock into your simply scored and on the long side score at 1", 5 1/2" & 6 1/2". Then on the short side at 1", 2 3/4", 3 3/4" & 5 1/2". Fold and burnish all the score lines using a bone folder.

Using your snips, cut away sections to create the shape below. Slightly angle the edges of the uppermost rectangle - this will be a closure tab and the slight notch with help it close smoother

Add the DSP panels to the cardstock, and below. TIP: to get you DSP pattern to follow all the way round, cut the DSP to 4 3/8" high. Then cut your sections in order - thick, thin, thick, thin. That way the pattern will continue all around the box. Also, if your DSP is Directional you will add all the four panels the right way up, then add the smaller piece upside down if looking at it like the picture below - once built it will flow right.

Add tear and tape to the tab on the left hand side, then adhere to the opposite side. Fold in the sides, back and adhere down the front flaps at the bottom to create the base. Close the box at the top by folding in the flaps and folding over the lid. Because you angled the corners, you should get an easy closure.

Finally stamp the sentiment in Crushed Curry Ink onto a scrap of Basic White and cut out using the Three Banner Punch. Take this banner and the fussy cut leaves and arrange in a cluster on the front.

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial today - I loved creating it - and am slightly annoyed at myself for not cracking into this DSP sooner!!

Here's a list of all the supplies I used in today's project, click on the images to head over to my online store. Product List

Gathering Together 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[165969]

Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry

[131288]

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[166781]

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

If you are on Facebook, why not pop over and check out our community group Craft & Banter. If you have a passion for paper craft, are brilliant at baking or a super talented seamstress then we would love to see you there. We share all types of crafting, run challenges and giveaways & generally have a right good natter.

See you soon 

Vickie 

Xxx

March Additions to The Kits Collection

 Good Morning Everyone,

Happy March -  I love this month, we are well and truly feeling the seasonal change - it's getting a lighter, a little warmer and we are seeing signs of new life all around - it's just so wonderful! What do you think of March?

Every month Stampin' Up! release some new kits and I wanted to share the three kits they've given us for November. This month these kits are a little different - you can create pieces of artwork to be displayed on to coordinating clipboards - or you could add them to a frame! Here's a little bit more detail on the kits.....

Radiant Reminders Kit

https://www.stampinup.uk/products/radiant-reminders-kit?demoid=5048389

The Radiant Reminders Kit is a creative DIY crafting kit designed to help crafters make three decorative paper displays that add a stylish, nature-inspired touch to home décor. The kit features elegant designs with motifs such as monstera leaves and luna moths, paired with neutral patterns in colours like beige, black, brown, green, and gold. Inside the kit are precut paper images, printed labels, gold foil accents, adhesive, and step-by-step instructions, making it easy for both beginners and experienced crafters to assemble the projects. Once completed, the pieces can be displayed in frames, on bulletin boards, or on coordinating clipboards, creating eye-catching handmade artwork with uplifting sentiments printed in English, French, and German. 

Every Little Thing Kit

https://www.stampinup.uk/products/every-little-thing-kit-english?demoid=5048389

The Every Little Things Kit is a charming all-inclusive crafting kit designed to help crafters create a set of elegant handmade greeting cards with minimal preparation. Featuring soft floral artwork, delicate embellishments, and coordinating sentiments, the kit provides everything needed to assemble multiple cards and matching envelopes for everyday occasions such as thank-you notes, friendship messages, and celebrations. Pre-cut paper pieces, decorative accents, and easy step-by-step instructions make the kit ideal for beginners as well as experienced papercrafters who want a quick and relaxing creative project. The finished cards showcase layered designs and subtle shimmering details, making them perfect for sending thoughtful, handmade greetings. Once completed, the pieces can be displayed in frames, on bulletin boards, or on coordinating clipboards, creating eye-catching handmade artwork with uplifting sentiments.

Standing Clipboard Trio Kit

https://www.stampinup.uk/products/standing-clipboard-trio-kit?demoid=5048389

The Standing Clipboard Trio Kit is a versatile display kit designed to beautifully showcase handmade creations and small decorative pieces. The kit includes three sturdy brown easel clipboards—two large and one small—each with a built-in kickstand so they can stand upright on a desk, shelf, or craft table. Ideal for displaying projects from coordinating kits such as Radiant Reminders or Every Little Thing, these clipboards can also hold handmade cards, photos, inspirational quotes, or stamped artwork. With their simple, neutral design and ready-to-use construction, they provide an easy and stylish way to turn your creative projects into eye-catching décor for your craft room, home, or office.

  

If you are on Facebook, why not pop over and check out our community group Craft & Banter. If you have a passion for paper craft, are brilliant at baking or a super talented seamstress then we would love to see you there. We share all types of crafting, run challenges and giveaways & generally have a right good natter.

See you soon 

Vickie 

Xxx

You Make Me Smile Clean and Simple Card using Florals in Bloom Suite. Project Share Project Blog Hop March 2026

 Good Morning Everyone,

Today I'm hopping with the fabulous Project Share ladies. This month our theme is Clean & Simple! I often struggle with the less is more approach as I can feel things are missing - so it can be a bit of a challenge for me to know when to stop! haha.

I've dug out the Florals in Bloom bundle today and used the same colours, measurements and sentiment, but switched up the flowers and how the embossed lines sit to give a slightly different look to each card.

What do you think?

Measurements

Highland Heather Card Stock

2pc - 4 1/8" x 11 3/4" scored at 5 7/8"

Basic White card stock

2pc - 5 7/8" x 3 7/8"

2pc - 5 1/2" x 3 3/4"

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Take the Highland Heather Card stock pieces and fold along the score lines to create your card bases, adding one of the larger Basic White to the inside of each card.

Pop the smaller pieces into your trimmer or simply scored tool and score on all 4 sides at 1/4" and 1/2". This gives you a nice border.

lay these two pieces in front of you - one with the lines debossed and one with the lines embossed.

Add the sentiment in Memento Black ink along the bottom of the centre panel you created. Then add the Flowers. Stamp the stems and leaves in Shaded Spruce and add the flowers using Gorgeous Grape for the outline and Highland Heather for the solid in fill.

Glue these pieces to the card fronts and you are done! 

I hope you enjoyed my project today - I loved creating it and I'm going to try this layout with other colours and floral images in the future!

Please take a few minutes to continue through the hop. Verity  is up next so click on the button below and go say Hi!

If you are on Facebook, why not pop over and check out our community group Craft & Banter. If you have a passion for paper craft, are brilliant at baking or a super talented seamstress then we would love to see you there. We share all types of crafting, run challenges and giveaways & generally have a right good natter.

See you soon 

Vickie 

Xxx