Congratulations

I'm finally getting chance to share with you some of the things I've made recently, rather than do one big post with them all I am going to schedule a few posts.

The first card I am sharing has been made with one of the brand new Sale-A-Bration stamp sets called Party Pants. I ordered the balloon punch to use with this set and I am really loving it! 

The card has been made with 

• Very Vanilla card stock (106550) 
• Mint Macaron (138344) 
• Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper (140557)
• Balloon Bouquet Punch  (140609)
• Mint Macaron Ink Pad (138326)
• Party Pants Stamp set (141327 clear) (141324 wood)

Now if you wanted to recreate this card you could order the items above from here and qualify for the free Party Pants stamp set. Of course you could swap the colours  to be any colour you liked. 

If you would like some more ideas using this stamp set then check out this video.

Perfect Picture

When I first saw this stamp set I totally fell I love with it. I could see so many possibilities and already I've used it so many times!

The card I've got to show you today is a little card using the flower and one of the sentiments. 

These stamps have more than one stamp for each image allowing you to build up the colours and create a real depth on the image. I stamped the first stamp, which was the one with the most of the flower on, in Calypso Coral, then the next step stamp was stamped onto the top with Watermelon Wonder and the final stamp the smallest of the 3 was stamped on with Rose Red. 

Once the flower had been stamped I fussy cut around it and put it to one side while I made up the card. 

The card base was made from a piece of  7" (17.7cm) by 5" (12.7cm) Watermelon Wonder cardstock, on top of that is a piece of 4.7" (12cm) by 3.3" (8.4cm) Whisper White cardstock, on top of that is a 4" (10.16cm) by 3" (7.6) 2015-2017 In colour Designer Series paper in Watermelon Wonder.  

The little banner I used to stamp on the sentiment was made from a little off cut of the whisper white and I used watermelon wonder to stamp it. 

Everything has been attached to the card using Tombow multi-purpose glue apart from the flower which has been stuck on with a Stampin' Dimensionals.

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Little Thank You Class

Hi Stampers I am publishing a new class on Sunday all about giving thanks. I will be showing you how to make 2 cards and 2 gift ideas along with pdf instructions and at least one video. This class is completely free, all you have to do is RSVP so I can email them to you!

You will find the link here, why not subscribe to my newsletters while you are there so you can be kept up to date with my classes and Stampin' Up! offers and events.

Don't forget that you only have a few days left to get your hands on the limited edition Sale-A-Bration before they disappear and are replaced with 3 new items. If you are interested in  becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Sale-A-Bration really is the best time as you will receive all your business supplies and £160 of Stampin' Up! Products of your choice for just £99!


Remember that Stampin' Up! have great deals each week below are this weeks deals.

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Happy Home

Hello again stampers, today I am sharing a little note card using stamps from the Happy Home set and the sentiment from the picture perfect set. I have also used the Hearth and Home Framelits for the window.

I've colour Stampin' Write markers to ink up the stamps and a little bit of bakers twine just to finish it off. 

I'm back!

After a break I am back as a Stampin' Up demonstrator. This is something I've been thinking about for a little while and I decided that now was the right time for me. Just like before I will be more than happy to talk to you about the Stampin' up! products and opportunities There will be online classes and video tutorials again too but for the most part I will just be sharing what I make with Stampin' Up! products.

Today I am going to share a card I have made for a very good friend of mine. The products I've used on this card are:

• Picute Perfect Stamp set
• Delightful Dijon Ink
• Summer Starfruit Ink
• Delightful Dijon Card
• Whisper White card
• Decorative Label punch

This stamp set is fantastic for building up depth on an image and I am sure I will be sharing many more pieces that are using it in the very near future. 

Simple stylish card

I know it has been like forever since I posted on here last, I actually stopped being a demonstrator for Stampin' Up! Around May time as I was so busy with my degree and work I didn't really have any spare time for crafting. This are finally starting to get into a routine so I can start and do what I love the most more often.

This card has been made using Blushing bride, Strawberry Slush and Whisper White card stock. The stamp set I used is Regarding Dahlias, and finally the 2 punches used were the 1 inch circle and the 1 1/4 inch Scalloped circle punch.

I started by stamping the flower all over the white card stock in Calypso Coral ink I then layered that onto some Strawberry Slush and then onto the card base (Blushing bride) I used the Hi sentiment from the same stamp set which I cut out with the circle punch and then used the scallop circle punch in blushing bride. I cut a strip of each of the pink card stocks to make the banner ends and attached them to the card with snail, I used the dimensional's to add the sentiment.

I'd like to link this up to the following challenges:

http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.co.uk/

http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

My Stamping New Year's Resolution!

Yes I do know we are almost 2 weeks into the new year but I have been having a think about what I want this year. My resolution is to stop holding myself back. This is not just relating to my stamping but to life in general. When it comes to my crafting I am going to stop holding myself back, I am going to just go for it and if it turns out a big mess then I will learn from it and move on to the next project.

I am sure this is going to be a resolution that will test me often but that is a good thing, only when we step out from our self built boundaries do we really learn and grow.

Here is to a year of learning, exploring, creating and achieving!

Valentine Promotion

Stampin up currently have some fab new stamps and accessories that will make your Valentine card and gifts so special. These stamps are only available until the 27th January 2014.

If you click on the images you will be taken to my Stampin Up! page, from there you can click on products then shop you will see these products plus many more.

Stuck for ideas? Well here are a few things I have made ready for Valentines day and if you click here you will see I have an all day event happening tomorrow where I will be uploading a video tutorial to make 2 cards using the products shown above, all you need to do is click the r.s.v.p to get your link.

Happy New year!

Well my friends we are now into 2014! I hope it will be a wonderful year for you all.

I am hoping that this year will be a better one in my house too, there have been many ups and downs over the past couple of years and I'd like to think that we are over the worse and heading for a brighter future.

A big part of my life this is going to be Stampin' Up! Crafting is something I am passionate about and Stampin' Up! allows that passion to continue every time I pick up one of our products, it's a bit like an instant smile in a box. I will be trying to bring you all the latest information, tips, project tutorials and some fun too as we go through the year.

For those of you who are new to my blog (which will be most people as it's a new blog hehe) I have started to do youtube classes showing you how I make certain projects, I am big on anything that can save me time or money so some of my ideas may seem a little wacky, but it works for me.

I already run a monthly mystery hostess code each month which for this month is QNVXHXYC and would like to start running a stamp club later in the year, so if any of you are interested in that please drop me a mail and let me know. There will be a 6 month commitment where you will spend £25 a month and during one month out of the 6 you will receive £25 hostess rewards.

Another promotion that I am running is not connected to Stampin' Up! It's my own personal promo if you purchase from me this month you will be entered into a draw to with this stamp set. There is no minimum spend to be entered and each purchase will give you an entry.

So all that is now left is for me to share a couple of cards that I have made, they are in my latest youtube video too so just click on the link higher up to have a look.

Winter Dreams

I think this may be one of  my final Christmas Cards for the year. 

I have used the sponge technique to create this wintery scene. Below is a list of all the products I have used on this card.

Card and Paper: Not Quite Navy card stock and Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack

Inks: Wisteria Wonder, Basic Grey, Marina Mist

Stamp set : Warmth and Wonder

Ruffled ribbon in Wisteria Wonder

Dazzling diamonds.

All these products are available here

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

http://pumpkinspiceblog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

http://izazoviislatkisi.blogspot.ca/search/label/Izazovi

http://craftyhandsdevon.blogspot.co.uk/

http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.ca/

A little bit of love

I have been playing some more with the new Valentines day stamps from Stampin up.

There is still time to pick up these fab stamp sets in time to make those cards full of love.

If you would like to sign up to my mailing list I will keep you up to date with the latest Stampin Up! happenings along with a monthly tutorial.

Never Ending Card

I fancied trying something new today so I have had a go at making a never ending card and now I have made one I know it won't be the last!

For this card I used stamps and papers from the upcoming Stampin Up! Sale-A-Bration 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/
http://4kraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.co.uk/

Exciting things coming

Today I am going to share with you a card I have made with some of the fantastic items coming in the new year Stampin up's Sale-A-Bration event. During this event you will be able to claim a free item with every £45 you spend. now £45 might seem like a lot of money so Stampin up have gone one step further, for around £45- £50 you can buy a specially selected bundle of items and when you then add on your freebie well it is a deal worth checking out!

I will be bringing you more information about that as it comes, If you are after a bargain it would be worth having a a look at the current up to 80% off sale, items are selling fast so you need to be quick!

The card I have made this morning is for the Bearly mine challenge, I loved the sketch they have so just had to give it a go.

Everything I have used is from stampin up apart from the tiny brads for the flowers however Stampin up do sell a similar product.
The Card stock is the Not quite Navy card stock which is currently in the clearance at only £2.49 for the pack.

The papers and stamp sets that I used on the front and inside the card are going to be part of the Sale-A-Bration promotion in the new year and are an example of the free items!
The Flowers were made using Floral Fusion Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die

Love is in the Air

I know most of you are still thinking about Christmas but at Stampin up we are getting ready for the season of love. They have released some new stamps and goodies that will show your loved one jut how much you care but you will need to get them quick as there is a limited number available and once they are gone they are gone for good! They are available until 27th January or until they run out. If you would like to order any of these lovely stamps  the here is the link don't forget that any orders with me using this code SAYSMRFB 

could get you some extra goodies with the hostess rewards.

This card has been made using the Follow my Heart set and the sweet sayings cards and envelopes.

The Punch I used to cut out the banner is one that you will get to see more of in the new year when Stampin up has got something exciting going on!

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

http://kraftyhandschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Giggle greetings

Hello! I ordered another stamp set a couple of weeks ago and have been having a bit of a play so I thought I would share it with you.

The stamp set is called Giggle Greetings 

For this first card I used the cat on the bottom. I stamped it onto whisper white cardstock with a stazon blank ink then coloured him in with Stampin' write markers in crumb cake and daffodil delight.

For the card base I used some not quite navy card stock and a piece of Night of Navy 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon to add a bit of dimension to the card

Item links and catalogue numbers

Giggle Greetings 131065

Whisper White Cardstock 106549

Not Quite Navy Cardstock 108606 (in clearance right now for £2.49!)

Stazon Black Ink 101406

Acrylic Stamping block 

Dimensionals 104430

Tombow Liquid glue 110755

Night of Navy 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon 126874

Stampin' Write Crumb Cake 120967

Stampin' Write Daffodil Delight 119677

Don't forget if you want to place an order with me this month you will need to enter this code 4Q4VR9JX to be in with a chance of gaining the hostess bonus rewards.
If you are interested in hosting a party either at your home or online please contact me though this page . I am also able to offer online workshops too if you might be interested in learning specific techniques.

I would like to enter this into the following challengeshttp://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ http://papercreatorscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

Peace on Earth

I have been in the Christmas mood recently so have been making some Christmas cards.
This design is becoming one of my favourites and I really love these stamps. Everything used on this card is from Stampin Up however the papers I used are retired ones.

The stamp set used is called Calm Christmas

Don't forget if you buy from me here this month and use this hostess code 4Q4VR9JX you could be the lucky one picked at the end of the months to cash in those points. 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.ca/

Perfect blend

This card is made using the stamps from the perfect blend set which is a current stamp set. The papers I used however are retired ones. They are Paisley Petals and Wintergreen. I  stamped the image onto some whisper white and one of the sheets from the Paisley Petals. I then cute out the stamp pieces and paper pieced it to get the pattern on the cup and the top of the lid. The words are also from the Perfect Blend set and they were stamped on Whisper white card stock with Wisteria Wonder, cut out and pieced on the cup. I have used a little piece of ruffled ribbon also in Wisteria Wonder and tied a little knot in it.

I am rather annoyed with myself on this card because I was rushing a little (as you do when you are excited to play with new stamps) and I didn't line up the paper so there is slightly more of the base paper showing on the left but I knew if I tried to correct it I would tear the paper. It's a good job it's ok to make mistakes, and its also a good reminder that crafting is about having fun...not being perfect ;)

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges 

http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/

http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.co.uk/

Halloweeny

I love to create things that are a little different and as soon as I saw the dark and dreary digital set I knew I HAD to have it, I can see this being one of my most used sets :D

I printed the image onto some vellum that I had and made this really cool little lantern, how awesome does that look all lit up?

Something old something new

This is a brand new blog but my first few posts will be some older makes that I am sharing.

I apologize now that not every single thing in these are Stampin Up products as when I made some of them I only had limited things and I have a whole room full of different bits of paper I have collected over the years.

This first one is a very simple card using the Valentine Love stamp set. ( most of the stamps I will be sharing in these first few makes are retired sets)