Helen Armstrong Pandrapops Crafting Joyful Moments

19/06/2026

Last Chance Friday ♥️ Video

The Heirloom Arrangements Kit is on Last Chance for under £20.
You can easily make double or triple the cards you can make by adding extra card. The kit comes with everything you need including a stamp set and mini ink spot.

I have used a tiny part of the kit to make a double junk journal spread ♥️

Let me know if you would like to see more alternative projects.

Craft your joy ♥️
Helen x

18/06/2026

Hello everyone, I hope you have had a great day today ♥️

I am sharing a video of how I made the Penguin card, I shared on Monday.
There are a few different techniques used.
Stencils
Mirror stamping
Painting with Wink of Stella
Using a layer of white gel pen to make the colour pop

The card is not quite finished as I need to let the white dry before adding more detail.

There is no sound on this video x

I hope this gives you an idea of how achievable this is ♥️

Craft your joy♥️
Helen x

18/06/2026

16/06/2026

Wednesday’s Craft Along ♥️

Hello everyone, I hope you’re able to join me for tomorrows live at 7:00 PM GMT +1 Where we will be making a Double Z Fold card ♥️

If you want to craft along with me, the measurements are below in both CM and Inches.

Measurements CM

Card Base
• 10.5 cm x 28 cm

Card Base Strip
• 3.2 cm x 28 cm

Designer Series Paper for Card Base
• 2 pieces - 6.4 cm x 10.0 cm
• 1 piece - 13.3 cm x 10.0cm

Designer Series Paper or Coordinating Cardstock for Strip
• 2 pieces - 6.4 cm x 2.5 cm
• 1 piece - 13.3 cm x 2.5 cm

Score the 10.5cm x 28 cm card base at 7.0 cm and 14.0 cm, then fold to create the card base.
Score the 3.2 cm x 28 cm card strip at 14.0 cm and 21.0 cm.

Measurements in inches

Card Base: 4 ¼” x 11”
Card Base Strip: 1 ¼” x 11”
DSP for Card Base:
2 Pieces - 2 ½” x 4”
1 Piece - 5 ¼” x 4
DSP or Coordinating Card Stock for Strip:
2 Pieces - 2 ½” x 1”
1 Piece - 5 1/4 x 1

Score 4 ¼” x 11” card base at 2 ¾” and 5 ½”, fold to create card base.
Score 1 ¼” x 11” card base strip at 5 ½” and 8 ¼”

This template is perfect for showcasing your favourite Designer Series Papers and works beautifully with stamped images and die cuts,.

Craft your joy ♥️
Helen

16/06/2026

Card Sketch Tuesday is here again 🤣♥️
What ideas come to mind when you look at this one?
Are you swopping out the circles for a stamped image or ephemera?
Are you turning it so it’s horizontal?

I would love to see your creative magic ♥️

The card sketch would fit a DL size card
20cm x 21 cm scored along the long edge at 10 cm

Craft your joy♥️
Helen x

15/06/2026

Casing the designer Global Design Project
I couldn’t resist playing with the cute Koala from the June POTM. Jay Soriano’s card was fantastic inspiration ♥️

15/06/2026

I couldn’t resist playing with the Wild Bunch Stamp Set some more today 🙂. The photo does not show the sparkles very well♥️

15/06/2026

Will anyone else be joining me in Make It Monday♥️ Notice I have changed the title today.
I hoping you will be inspired by this wonderful card by Jay Soriano and case the designer for GDP552.
I will be joining in later today ♥️

Please let us know if you create your joy♥️ and share it below and post to

Helen x

14/06/2026

First rose 🌹 of 2026 ♥️ I feel so blessed right now ♥️