Wednesday, 26 February 2020

My First Junk Journal: #4 Stamping On The Pages

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 


Thank you for visiting my blog, I really do appreciate. I am so excited to be sharing with you the third episode of my first Junk Journal.  If you missed episode 1 you can view it here :-) episode 2 is here :-) episode 3 is here :-)

So this is a series that takes you through the process from start to finish ...not that it is finished yet of course! It is a work in progress and I hope you will join me. I have made mistakes and I have learned from them and I have enjoyed every minute.

This episode shows you how I stamped on the pages.

Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! My First Junk Journal: #4 Stamping On The Pages


Measurements and Materials

I normally give you the measurements of my projects, but for this project this will not always be possible as it is often not precise as it involves ripping paper!

The signatures in this Junk Journal are me using A4 sheets folded in half to make an A5 sized journal.

I have used ordinary copier paper, music printed paper, graph paper, pattered paper, old maps, book pages, doilies and envelopes that I dyed with coffee, tea and avocado.

I have used Stampin' Up! inks and stamps and lots of long neglected stash that have been hoarded over the decades!



Now watch the video tutorial to see how this was made :-)

Video Tutorial



Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! My First Junk Journal: #4 Stamping On The Pages


Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! My First Junk Journal: #4 Stamping On The Pages

Video's & Channels I have watched 


I have watched soooo many youtube videos about Junk Journalling but these are the ones I keep going back to. They have really inspired me to finally get started. 







If you can recommend any other channels I would be very happy to take a look :-) 


I hope you like this series and are inspired to give it a try yourself. To make sure you don't miss any of my projects why not subscribe to my YouTube channel, follow my blog and subscribe to my newsletter? I will be back tomorrow, until then ...

Happy Crafting!

Gez xxx

Below are the products I used, if you click on the item it will take you directly to my shop where you can purchase the items.




Painted Poppies One Sheet wonder


Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies OSW




Parisian Beauty On Line Class 



Magnolia Blooms Online Class


Nigezza Creates Online classes with Stampin' Up! and Magnolia Blooms




My Shop 


My shop is open 24/7 Click here to shop!



Don't forget to use my host code to receive a share of the Stampin' rewards as a thank you for shopping with me :-) 

Host code is FAJ9CJYS



If your order is £150 or more before P&P then do not use the host code as you qualify for host rewards on your own and can chose what you want :-)


My Team

Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! Joining offer
    • If you want to start a business for £99 then this is the way to do it!
    • Choose £130 of products for £99
    • Plus during Sale-A-Bration you get an extra stamp set, a mini cutter & a sample pack of DSP
    • You also receive a business pack to get you started
    • 2 months FREE online shop
    • Support from me and the wider team when you join my team
    • I am also a Pootler which is Pootles team (Sam) 
    • You will also become one of these when you join with me
    • No obligation to sell, make videos, blog etc
    • You can just join up and get the 20% discount for yourself

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Tuesday, 25 February 2020

#simplestamping with Label Me Bold

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 


Thank you for visiting my blog, I really do appreciate it. I am starting a new series for beginner stampers. But also they would be good for anyone wanting to make a quick last minute card.  Today I am bringing you a #simplestamping card. One stamp set, one ink pad and one piece of card stock. 


Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! #simplestamping with Label Me Bold


Measurements and Materials


  • Thick Whisper White card base
    • 8 1/4" x 5  7/8" - Score @ 4 1/8"
    • 14.5cm x 21cm - Score @ 10.5cm
  • Washi tape was used to mask the area
  • Pattern stamped
  • Sentiment stamped
  • Card done! 


Now watch the video tutorial to see how this was made :-)

Video Tutorial




Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! #simplestamping with Label Me Bold

Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! #simplestamping with Label Me Bold



I hope you like this project and will give it a try. To make sure you don't miss any of my projects why not subscribe to my YouTube channel, follow my blog and subscribe to my newsletter? I will be back tomorrow, until then ...

Happy Crafting!

Gez xxx

Below are the products I used, if you click on the item it will take you directly to my shop where you can purchase the items.

Product List



Current Offers From Me



Painted Poppies One Sheet Wonder


Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies OSW




Parisian Beauty On Line Class 



Magnolia Blooms Online Class


Nigezza Creates Online classes with Stampin' Up! and Magnolia Blooms




My Shop 


My shop is open 24/7 Click here to shop!



Don't forget to use my host code to receive a share of the Stampin' rewards as a thank you for shopping with me :-) 

Host code is 6TUAAA7G



If your order is £150 or more before P&P then do not use the host code as you qualify for host rewards on your own and can chose what you want :-)


My Team

Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! Joining offer
    • If you want to start a business for £99 then this is the way to do it!
    • Choose £130 of products for £99
    • Plus during Sale-A-Bration you get an extra stamp set, a mini cutter & a sample pack of DSP
    • You also receive a business pack to get you started
    • 2 months FREE online shop
    • Support from me and the wider team when you join my team
    • I am also a Pootler which is Pootles team (Sam) 
    • You will also become one of these when you join with me
    • No obligation to sell, make videos, blog etc
    • You can just join up and get the 20% discount for yourself

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Monday, 24 February 2020

Crafty Chat

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 


Thank you for visiting my blog, I really do appreciate it. Today I thought I would just chat a bit. O do love having a catch up with friends over a coffee or something stronger! I especially love meeting new crafty friends as well. Last week I attended a community crafting project and it was so lovely to sit at a table with crafty people. I find that it doesn't matter if you have never met them before everyone is so friendly in crafty circles.

We were making flowers that are to be attached to garlands and hung on railing all over the city for spring. We used funky foam and gems. I managed to make 3 in the time I was there. It was such a fun few hours.








I also tackled my desk last week, it was getting a bit much even for me! I needed to plan some projects but could not get near my desk that was just getting worse by the day. I had not actually sat at it all year! Took me about 2 hours to sort but now it's great... not sure how long it will last though!  I also did a bit or rearranging of my stamp sets as well.





Sale-A-Bration


I cannot believe we are over half way through now. I have loved creating with the FREE products. I have more ideas and projects to share with you in the last 5 weeks as well. 

Remember for every £45 you spend on products you can choose an item absolutely FREE, some require a £90. 

Also anyone ordering in February will get my February Online class absolutely free as well and if you use the HOST code more FREE product as well. It really is a great time to go shopping. 


Painted Poppies One Sheet wonder


Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies OSW






Joining offer

Don't forget also that there is an amazing joining offer on at the moment.


Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! Joining offer
    • If you want to start a business for £99 then this is the way to do it!
    • Choose £130 of products for £99
    • Plus during Sale-A-Bration you get an extra stamp set, a mini cutter & a sample pack of DSP
    • You also receive a business pack to get you started
    • 2 months FREE online shop
    • Support from me and the wider team when you join my team
    • I am also a Pootler which is Pootles team (Sam) 
    • You will also become one of these when you join with me
    • No obligation to sell, make videos, blog etc
    • You can just join up and get the 20% discount for yourself





It has been lovely chatting with you. To make sure you don't miss any of my projects why not subscribe to my YouTube channel, follow my blog and subscribe to my newsletter? I will be back tomorrow, until then ...

Happy Crafting!

Gez xxx



Other Offers From Me


Parisian Beauty On Line Class 



Magnolia Blooms Online Class


Nigezza Creates Online classes with Stampin' Up! and Magnolia Blooms




My Shop 


My shop is open 24/7 Click here to shop!



Don't forget to use my host code to receive a share of the Stampin' rewards as a thank you for shopping with me :-) 

Host code is FAJ9CJYS



If your order is £150 or more before P&P then do not use the host code as you qualify for host rewards on your own and can chose what you want :-)


Follow me on Social Media


Sunday, 23 February 2020

Explosion Gift Box Revealing 4 Hidden Lidded Boxes

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 


Thank you for visiting my blog, I really do appreciate it. As promised yesterday I am here today with the tutorial for the exploding gift box i made for the InspireINK blog hop. I do hope you will watch the tutorial and give it a go. If you have not been on the blog hop I encourage you to do so.

I got the idea for this project from my team mate Heather of Stamp With Nellie, I loved her blue box Click here to see Heather's box , and asked if I could case it. I have changed the dimensions slightly for the 4 internal boxes so that all for bases could be made from one standard sheet. 

Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! From My Heart Explosion Gift Box Revealing 4 Hidden Lidded Boxes


Measurements and Materials


  • Box base Real Red card stock
    • 7 1/4" x 7 1/4"
    • Score on all 4 sides @ 2"
  • Box lid Real Red card stock
    • 4 7/8" x 4 7/8"
    • Score on all 4 sides @ 3/4"
  • Mats for lid
    • Whisper White
      • Top - 3 1/4" x  3 1/4"
      • 4 sides - 3 1/4" x 5/8"
    • DSP
      • Top - 3 1/8" x 3 1/8"
      • 4 sides - 3 1/8" x 1/2"
  • 4 small boxes for inside
    • Bases in Real Red card stick
      • 4 1/8" x 4 1/8"
      • Score on all 4 sides @ 1 3/8"
    • Lids in DSP
      • 2 11/16" x 2 11/16"
      • Score @ 5/8" on all for sides
  • Whisper White mat in centre
    • 3" x 3"
  • Scraps of Rea Red & Whisper White to decorate with sentiment, hearts and stitched rectangle


Now watch the video tutorial to see how this was made :-)

Video Tutorial


Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! From My Heart Explosion Gift Box Revealing 4 Hidden Lidded Boxes

Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! From My Heart Explosion Gift Box Revealing 4 Hidden Lidded Boxes


Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! From My Heart Explosion Gift Box Revealing 4 Hidden Lidded Boxes



Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! From My Heart Explosion Gift Box Revealing 4 Hidden Lidded Boxes


Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! From My Heart Explosion Gift Box Revealing 4 Hidden Lidded Boxes



I hope you like this project and will give it a try. To make sure you don't miss any of my projects why not subscribe to my YouTube channel, follow my blog and subscribe to my newsletter? I will be back tomorrow, until then ...

Happy Crafting!

Gez xxx

Below are the products I used, if you click on the item it will take you directly to my shop where you can purchase the items.
Product List
Simply Scored
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£28.00



Current Offers From Me




Painted Poppies One Sheet wonder

Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies OSW




Parisian Beauty On Line Class 



Magnolia Blooms Online Class


Nigezza Creates Online classes with Stampin' Up! and Magnolia Blooms




My Shop 


My shop is open 24/7 Click here to shop!



Don't forget to use my host code to receive a share of the Stampin' rewards as a thank you for shopping with me :-) 

Host code is FAJ9CJYS



If your order is £150 or more before P&P then do not use the host code as you qualify for host rewards on your own and can chose what you want :-)


My Team

Nigezza Creates with Stampin' Up! Joining offer
    • If you want to start a business for £99 then this is the way to do it!
    • Choose £130 of products for £99
    • Plus during Sale-A-Bration you get an extra stamp set, a mini cutter & a sample pack of DSP
    • You also receive a business pack to get you started
    • 2 months FREE online shop
    • Support from me and the wider team when you join my team
    • I am also a Pootler which is Pootles team (Sam) 
    • You will also become one of these when you join with me
    • No obligation to sell, make videos, blog etc
    • You can just join up and get the 20% discount for yourself

Follow me on Social Media