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A thoughtful stationery set has a lovely way of turning everyday notes, lists and letters into something that feels personal. A fresh notebook can make planning feel calmer. A beautiful bookmark can make a reading habit feel more special. A matching card and gift tag can turn a present into a keepsake before it is even opened. That is the idea behind our new collection of stationery gift sets, created for people who love paper goods with charm, detail and a little sense of o

Christmas has a habit of arriving faster than expected. One minute it is all “we have plenty of time”, and the next, the cards need writing, the stamps have vanished, and someone has just remembered the wrapping paper. The good news is that getting ready can be part of the fun. A little planning, a pleasing stack of cards, and a few thoughtful stationery treats can turn the festive rush into something much more joyful. This season, our Christmas category is full of beautifu

This week's blog is a product spotlight featuring the Romantic Horses Memory Album. I actually made this quite a few years ago and is one of my favourite albums I have ever made, mainly because the designer papers are just so beautiful. I used the Stamperia Romantic Horses collection with black card for the base. It has a hardback cover. It is not a small album with measurements being 9 1/2" long x 9" high x 3" deep but this also means it has a lot of space for photographs

I thought this week's blog would be a product spotlight post and I have picked this beautiful 3D butterfly birthday card to write about. How I Made The Card I used a combination of products from Arden Creative Studio's Garden Chronicles collection, designed by Katie Pertiet Designs. I started with the background by adding a piece of decoupage paper with matt medium glue to a piece of blank white card. I then used Lindy's Gang Magicals Garden Chronicles powders to add a lit