Category Archives: Techniques & Tools

Card in a box!

Posted on January 13, 2014 by chantiniscreativespace

Have you heard about the Card in a box? Well I have to tell you it is all the rage at the moment in paper crafting circles. They are literally popping up all over the place. There are some excellent … Continue reading →

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Creative New Year!

Posted on January 9, 2014 by chantiniscreativespace

Since creating makes me happy I wish you all a Creative New Year! Despite the fact that it has been a while since I posted I have still been creating. A lot of my creating is done late at night … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the air …..

Posted on August 27, 2013 by chantiniscreativespace

I love Spring! Lovely sunny days, plants and flowers coming to life after the Winter, the beautiful scent of my orchids, blossoms on the fruit trees, new life everywhere. One of my favourite flowers, and I have many favourites, is … Continue reading →

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Vintage “Hello, Doily”!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by chantiniscreativespace

I recently spent an afternoon creating with a friend. One of my favourite things to do. I had just purchased the Stampin’ Up! Hello, Doily stamp and wanted to give it a test run. Well what fun did we have?!! … Continue reading →

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A moment of wonder!

Posted on June 11, 2013 by chantiniscreativespace

What is Something for Everyone? Read on as details are at the end of this post………. Don’t miss out! Do you remember the first time you put stamp to paper? I was reminded recently when my … Continue reading →

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Scrapbook Love ♥

Posted on April 25, 2013 by chantiniscreativespace

I’m sorry it has been a couple of weeks since my last post but by dear husband has cancer and has just started chemo (for the first time). It has been a bit up and down as I’m sure those … Continue reading →

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Pretty pink and lacy!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by chantiniscreativespace

Once again I have been playing with the Dress Up Framelits dies and may I say having a lot of fun. Using the Big Shot and the Primrose Petals Core’dinations card stock I cut out the dress. I then stamped … Continue reading →

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Classic clean and simple Vintage

Posted on April 1, 2013 by chantiniscreativespace

There is something to be said for clean and simple cards. I love lace, doilies, ribbons, pearls in fact anything vintage. My normal style is to put lots of texture into any project so it is good every now and … Continue reading →

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Vintage Slippers – lace, flowers, beads and pearls!

Posted on March 24, 2013 by chantiniscreativespace

Vintage! The word seems to be everywhere these days. I have always loved old things (I say that to my husband sometimes and remind him he is blessed I feel that way! ☺ lol) – old lace, embroidery, linen, fabric, … Continue reading →

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Friendship, flowers and frames

Posted on March 16, 2013 by chantiniscreativespace

Friendship is one of those things that enriches our lives. We sometimes take friends for granted but we certainly notice if we don’t have any. Today’s card is a tribute to Friendship. To all my friends out there I certainly … Continue reading →

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