Gerry van der Velden

  • Accordion Album + Many Pages

    accordion mini album

    Hi lovely crafty friends, today I have the next mini-album this month and it’s an accordion album in mixed media style. The pages were coloured with the gorgeous new TWC Stencil butter that I have seriously been trying out, with lots of fun techniques. (All supplies are linked to different stores at the end of […]

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  • Faux Leather Mini Album 3 Ways

    faux leather mini album

    Hi lovely crafty friends, I decided to turn this month into May Mini Album Month. Starting with 3 Leather Look mini albums. Mini albums are fun to craft and they make great gifts too. (All supplies are linked to different stores at the end of this post in the thumbnails. The different stores are also […]

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  • Fuss Free Faux Marbling Technique

    faux marbling

    Hi lovely crafty friends, today I have something fun fast and easy and it involves cocktails, alcohol-free ones that is:-) You’ll learn how, in a super simple way, you’ll be able to get some gorgeous texture. (All supplies are linked to different stores at the end of this post in the thumbnails. The different stores […]

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  • Fancy Paper Beads

    Fancy Paper Beads

    Hi lovely crafty friends, if you have been here before you know I love to use colours and I love to make embellishments and fun details to decorate my projects. Today I want to show you paper beads and not some dodgy ones, nope, really pretty ones. (All supplies are linked to different stores at […]

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  • Easy Techniques For Lazy Crafters

    simple techniques for lazy crafters

    Hi lovely crafty friends, do you ever feel a bit lazy but you do want to craft without being too fussy about it. I have a bunch of simple and doable techniques that will get you started. (All supplies are linked to different stores at the end of this post in the thumbnails. The different […]

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  • CARDSTOCK only from SIMPLE to SPECTACULAR

    cardstock only cards

    Hi lovely crafty friends, cardstock is still one of my personal favourites and there are so many cool projects you can make with plain old cardstock. So today the focus is on cardstock only and I have teamed up with Ardyth again for this.  We are both going to make three cards giving you some […]

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  • STACKED STENCIL + turn TRASH into TRINKETS

    trash into trinkets

    Hi lovely crafty friends, today I have some scraps that I will be using to finish my cards. And yes I mean those teeny tiny pieces that always end up in the trash. Because among them you can find the cutest of shapes and I for one are all for using as much cute as […]

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  • RE-USE those USED wet wipes

    re-use used wet wipes

    Hi lovely crafty friends, remember that pile of wet wipes I produced last week? I was thinking wouldn’t it be great if I could use the dry, soft and fluffy ones again?  So that’s exactly what I did and I had a lot of fun doing so, let me show you! (All supplies are linked […]

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  • How To Avoid A Mess With Stencils & Pastes

    stencils and pastes

    Hi lovely crafty friends, are you struggling with getting a pretty copy of your stencil whenever you are using them with pastes? Then keep on reading because I have created something special for you, to help you get over that issue once and for all! (All supplies are linked to different stores at the end […]

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  • Super Simple Wet Wipe Painting

    simple wet wipe painting

    Hi lovely crafty friends, today I have a super-fast technique to colour backgrounds. I think this is one of the most simple and fun ways to use paint for colouring a background. I love this technique, and today I give it a fun twist by adding one more step. (All supplies are linked to different stores at […]

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  • How To Use Free Texture For Layering Creating Stunning Backgrounds

    Hi lovely crafty friends, making your projects stand out is super easy just by adding some texture. And you’ll be surprised how something simple, can give you the best effects. I am going to show you a few easy ways to add texture for free using painter’s tape so make sure to stick with me:-) (All supplies are linked […]

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  • Simple Ways To Add Dimension To Make Your Cards Awesome

    dimension and layers

    Hi lovely crafty friends, today it’s time to expand because we are going to talk dimension. Layers on your projects is a fun way to take them to the next level, literally:-) Dimension also will help your projects come to life. I’ll show you my favourite ways to add depth and interest to your projects […]

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