Facebook Live Video: Watercolouring

BySue Madex March 1, 2020August 31, 2025

I’ve dusted off my technology and ventured back into facebook live video land this year. The problem with taking a break is relearning how all my gizmos work – wink! Here’s my latest video.

24th Feb: Latest News and Easy Watercolouring Tips

I’m totally in love with watercolouring this set – Happy Birthday To You. I’m no expert – just like to dive in a give it a go. I’ll show you a super easy technique if you’re a bit intimidated by your watercolours in this video.

Thanks for watching, and a big thanks to those who leave a little comment to say hi. Much appreciated.

Cheers, Sue

Quick and Simple Cards | Technique Tips

Clear Block Stamping

BySue Madex March 25, 2013September 9, 2025

I was inspired by this card made by one of my talented team members – Tina Gillespie – to try the clear block stamping technique. Loved this simple but effective technique so we’ve been trying it out in my March classes. I can see myself using this technique quite a bit to whip up some quick cards. …

Technique Tips

Sue’s Stamping Techniques: Faux Silk

BySue Madex October 6, 2018September 1, 2025

Still finding my feet with videos but I’ve just finished the first in a planned series – Sue’s Stamping Technique Tutorials. We’re kicking off with a nice easy one – Faux Silk Technique. If you’ve not tried this one before, here’s some step by step instructions for making a lovely textured feature for your next…

Florals and Nature

Saleabration 2023

BySue Madex February 12, 2023August 31, 2025

I’ve been enjoying making some cards with the cute Adorable Owls stamp set – one of our Saleabration freebie options. This card also features the Fancy Flora DSP from the Jan – April Mini Catalogue. I cut the stitched circle windows with Stylish Shapes Dies. I quite love the elegant Favored Flowers DSP and have…

Christmas Cards/Projects | Stampin' Up! Events | Technique Tips

Festive Faux Silk Cards and Out Of The Office

BySue Madex August 18, 2009August 30, 2025

This month in classes, as well as doing our art journal covers, we’ve been trying Faux Silk Technique. One of the cards we’re making is this one: Here’s the Baja Breeze and Riding Hood Red versions. Once again its a little tricky to make out the crushed silk look on the main panel – rather…

two handmade butterfly cards with happy birthday greeting

Florals and Nature | Soft and Pretty | Sue's Favourites | Technique Tips

Faux Silk Butterflies Cards

BySue Madex March 21, 2011September 29, 2025

Hello, cough cough splutter splutter – hmmm rather a bit of dust here in my patch of blogland! It has been a little quiet on my craft table lately but I got busy on the weekend and have a few projects to share in this last part of March. Those of you who receive my…

Florals and Nature | Patterned Paper | Technique Tips

Patterned Paper and A Flower

BySue Madex May 13, 2012September 19, 2025

Last year at our Melbourne training day, a fellow demonstrator Miriam showed us some gorgeous flowers and I’ve been meaning to try them ever since. Finally got to it last week. Started off simple with this one …. Twitterpated DSP, Riding Hood Red and Blushing Bride cardstock, some faux stitching with the mat pack, paper piercer and…