I made these cards quite a while ago and just remembered I haven’t shared them with you. It’s a very quick post as I’m running out the door, but if you let me know I can provide a tutorial for you. So here are my cards. I made a pink and a blue version – just in case – well, you never know and I like to be prepared!! Here… Read More »
Weekends are time for me to squeeze in a challenge before class prep or children pull me in other directions. This time, I’ve entered the sketch challenge I found over on TGIF Challenges. Here is this week’s sketch. And here is my entry. I just want a beach holiday after creating this but we’re not going away this year 🙁 In fact, as you might be able to tell from… Read More »
Time for a challenge, I thought. I saw a challenge which really is a challenge for me on Simply Less is More. One layer and Male – that is probably the toughest challenge of them all for me. One layer is tough enough, and male can be difficult, but combined?! This is what I came up with I was inspired by the name badge of one of my Stampin’ Creative Blog… Read More »
My technique class was last night and I decided this month to work with embossing folders. When I started gathering ideas for this class, it became obvious that I could really do quite a few classes on this – the possibilities are endless but here are just three featuring some of our latest products. Firstly, I found a technique on UK demo Amanda Fowler’s page here that she called double… Read More »
I think I’m safe enough to post here as don’t think my parents will see this but it is their Wedding Anniversary today and we had to make a last-minute card! Do you ever find that as a crafter, that the birthdays and important dates for your nearest and dearest sneak up on you and before you know it, it’s a mad rush to get the card in the post!!… Read More »
It’s challenge time again for me and this week, I have combined two challenges again. I’ve used the new 2015-2017 in-colours suggested by Fab Friday combined with the sketch challenge over at Pals Paper Arts. And here is what I came up with. I’ve used one of my current favourite sets (one of many, I hasten to add!!)- Sprinkles of Life – together with its co-ordinating Tree Builder Punch. Doesn’t adding… Read More »
Can you believe another month has passed? The months are flying by, baby Finn is now 12 weeks old – time goes so fast! We decided our theme this month would be to case projects in the new annual catalogue. Our catalogue, aside from being a full inventory of all the wonderful products we have, is also a fantastic idea book jammed full of inspiration for your crafting projects. CASE… Read More »
We have had a great offer direct from Stampin’ Up this month but it ends in just a few days on the last day of June so don’t miss out! If you join my team before the end of the month, not only will you get to choose £129 worth of Stampin’ Up product for just £99 and not pay any delivery charge (normally £4.95), but you will also be… Read More »
In Friday’s delivery, I got another fantastic new stamp set called Awesomely Artistic that, again, I couldn’t wait to ink up! I haven’t forgotten about my old favourites but there’s just something about new stamps, isn’t there? Plus I thought it would suit a couple of challenges I’d spotted just perfectly. Firstly, I fancied having a go at the sketch challenge over at TGIF and then I thought I would try using the… Read More »
I’m on a roll where challenges are concerned – it’s been too long since I entered them – life has just been busy what with a newborn an’ all!! But I saw a great colour combo over at Just Add Ink and the Code word at Addicted to CAS was Butterfly so I thought I would combine them. So without further ado, here is my card. My new order… Read More »
I really wanted to do a challenge this week and found one on CAS(E) this Sketch that I liked. Unfortunately, by the time I got round to uploading my card, I realised the challenge had closed 🙁 However, as the title says ‘better late than never’ so I thought I would share it with you. My card uses the brand new set Watercolour Words. I just love the sketchy effect… Read More »
Stampin’ Up! are pulling out all the stops for the month of June, not only does our brand spanking new catalogue launch tomorrow (June 2nd) but we also have a fabulous offer starting tomorrow and running right through until June 30th. If you choose to purchase the starter kit (£130 worth of products of your choice for just £99 – and I challenge you not to find this amount of products in… Read More »
Where has the time gone? I missed last month which means it’s been 2 months since I’ve been part of the Stampin’ Creative Blog Hop – it sure doesn’t feel that long! It’s almost new catalogue time, excited?? Me too! As demonstrators we have the privilege of being able to receive and order early from the new catalogues and one of the sets I chose was a set called… Read More »
It was our Regional Training Day in Telford recently and we have a tradition of swapping cards and projects at Stampin’ Up events. We make a selection of cards to swap with other demonstrators to exchange ideas and inspire each other. With the arrival of Baby Finn, I didn’t have time to make too many but I took part in a small swap with the other member of my Stampin’… Read More »
I decided it was high time I did another challenge and I thought I would try my hand at a graduation card for TGIF’s 3rd challenge. This is a fairly new challenge site, if you haven’t seen it yet, you can find it here. Here is my entry I decided to go with the colours I had for my own graduation (many moons ago!) which were Black, Gold and Purple… Read More »
I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my display projects in yesterday’s post and today, I wanted to show you the remaining projects. As I told you yesterday, they were all made using the brand new set ‘Sweet Lil’ One’ from the new catalogue and the co-ordinating DSP ‘Sweet Lil’ Things’. I used a lot of sparkle with our Silver Glimmer Paper on this Baby Shower Invitation. It’s a Stair Stepper… Read More »
I was honoured to have been asked to create a display for the UK Regional Event that took place in Telford today. It coincided with the arrival of baby Finn so I was a little pushed for time, but sure doesn’t everyone work better under pressure?! I was given the gorgeous stamp set ‘Sweet Lil’ One’ from our upcoming Annual Catalogue along with some new DSP ‘Sweet Lil’ Things’ and the… Read More »
One of my favourite sets will be leaving us when the new catalogue comes out and I am so sorry to see it go. I rreally feel like I haven’t used it enough so it featured in my Technique Class last night and will feature again in my Fast and Fabulous on Thursday night. It’s Last Chance Saloon for Fine Feathers!! Last chance for you too if you wish to… Read More »
I have another three gorgeous cards to share with you today that I received recently for Baby Finn. He is now 5 weeks old – time is just flying! Firstly, here is one Gemma made using our soon to retire Everyday Occasions card kit. This is a great set and has everything you need to make 20 gorgeous cards. When they are all complete you will still have seven stamps… Read More »
Another great set will be leaving us shortly so I wanted to show you a couple of examples while you still have time to purchase it. Firstly, here is a card I made when I participated in a swap. Painted Petals was one of the first sets that caught my eye in the Occasions catalogue. It’s strange as I’m not normally a ‘florals’ person avoiding them completely in fashion and… Read More »