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AAA Card Challenge # 115

Hi there! I was incredibly excited to learn that I had been asked to be a Guest Designer for the AAA Card Challenge blog after one of my cards was chosen as an extra pick.  Take a look at that card here. The theme for this new challenge is “Inspired By Nature”, and here is… Read More AAA Card Challenge # 115

May 13, 2018May 13, 2018 poppaeacards7 Comments

Stamps with versatility

Crafting can be a costly hobby, it can be so tempting to buy into all of the latest trends, mediums and tools. It can sometimes be overwhelming – like being a kid in a sweet shop. Where do you start when you have so much to choose from? The key for me is to keep… Read More Stamps with versatility

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 poppaeacardsLeave a comment

Let us celebrate: a new adventure

Let us celebrate new things. I have recently rediscovered my crafting mojo. I have been lucky enough to be introduced to Stampin’ Up! a global company that I knew very little about. I have come across a fabulous product and a community of people who love crafting and sharing. I placed my first order and… Read More Let us celebrate: a new adventure

August 10, 2017August 15, 2017 poppaeacardsLeave a comment

Muse Challenge #155

I thought I had got into a good routine with baby Stan, managing to fit in a little crafting whilst he napped during the day.  Turns out he has other ideas and seems to have flipped his routine on its head.  Still, he does seem to be sleeping a little better at night now so… Read More Muse Challenge #155

March 4, 2016March 20, 2016 poppaeacards8 Comments

Muse Challenge #153

Aaahhh, Henna Elements, how I have coveted you…  I have seriously wanted this beautiful stamp set from Altenew for so long now, in fact, since they launched, nearly 2 years ago.  Finally managed to get my hands on it and boy it doesn’t disappoint.  Love it! Tracey Mcneely’s card over at the Muse Challenge Blog… Read More Muse Challenge #153

February 17, 2016March 20, 2016 poppaeacards14 Comments

SSS Monday Challenge: spritz and spray

Another quick post this evening, sneaking it in before the baby wakes up! On the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog this week the challenge is ‘spritz and spray’.  I knew straight away I had to enter as I have had an idea for a card in my head for quite a while and this… Read More SSS Monday Challenge: spritz and spray

February 8, 2016March 20, 2016 poppaeacards3 Comments

Time Out Challenge #48

  An absolute stunner of a card to case over at the Time Out Challenge blog and some great inspiration from the design team finally got me using some of my gorgeous Christmas presents.  Please forgive the dark photos – I don’t think the sun has actually come out at all over the last 2… Read More Time Out Challenge #48

January 29, 2016March 20, 2016 poppaeacards12 Comments

Time Out Challenge #14 Guest Design.

I was very excited to be asked to be a guest designer for Time Out Challenges after winning challenge #12 with this card.  The new challenge is a photo inspiration with a ‘Home, Sweet Home’ theme: When I received the inspiration picture I didn’t know where to start as I had lots of different ideas… Read More Time Out Challenge #14 Guest Design.

September 11, 2014March 20, 2016 poppaeacards11 Comments

The Card Concept #16

The Card Concept Challenge this week is to create a Wedding card.  For me, one of the best parts of a wedding is the confetti part – friends and family coming together in one moment to shower the newly married couple with love and congratulations.  I used this as my inspiration to create my card.… Read More The Card Concept #16

August 8, 2014March 20, 2016 poppaeacards7 Comments

Time Out Challenge #2

Excuse the short break – have been away with the husband on a lovely holiday. Back to work tomorrow but managed to squeeze in a card today to enter the latest “home sweet home” themed Time Out Challenge. The challenge provided an inspiration photo with lots of white space and butterflies. I started off stamping… Read More Time Out Challenge #2

March 30, 2014March 21, 2016 poppaeacards5 Comments

Welcome to Poppaea Cards!

Hi, I am Christine, an Independant Stampin' Up! demonstrator, based in Marlow, England. I love nothing more than playing with card, stamps and ink. Sometimes I make a masterpiece, sometimes I make a mess but I always enjoy the process!

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