Very quick post from me this morning, just to let you know our brand new catalogue is LIVE and KICKING!!! it is the best annual catalogue, in my opinion, since I joined three years ago! There is most definitely something for everyone. In fact, you may soon find that your wish list is very long so here are some money-saving tips on how to get the most from your money..… Read More »
I had an absolute blast at Stampin’ Up’s #Onstage2016 in Telford last weekend. I attended with some of the ladies in my team, the Aces and Diamonds, but I had a little secret… I was one of the Onstage Presenters! I must admit to being quite nervous, but it was such a great experience and the support I received from the Stampin’ Up staff, my team and my fellow demonstrators… Read More »
Quickest post ever to tell you that the retiring list has just gone live – don’t delay – if you see something you want, get it right this minute – things don’t hang around for long!! Here is the link to see the list and you can see it here in my shop Don’t forget to use the current hostess code JY9ZH 7UR if your order is between £25-£150 for an… Read More »
Free Sale-a-bration Products Today is the very last day of our fabulous Sale-a-bration promotion, you have until approximately 10.30pm tonight GMT to place an order over £45 and receive FREE products. Anyone ordering over £50 today and using the Rainbow Rewards code 2GEGTMK9 will receive 5 hand-crafted cards from my class samples as well as another little gift in the post. 2016 Sale-a-bration Starter Kit Not only that, but you… Read More »
I jumped out of my comfort zone and did my first video, live on Periscope!! Nothing like a baptism of fire!! So as I said on the video, here is a better view of the finished card. After the initial nerves subsided, it was quite fun so if you’re tempted what not give it a go? I have no fancy set-up – honestly, my camera is my iphone and… Read More »
This week at the Global Design Project, it’s a sketch challenge. Sketch challenges are my favourite as an idea seems to pop into my head with much more speed than when I see colours in a colour challenge… I normally make pretty much the exactmidea that pops into my head, but this time, my idea evolved a few times before the final card was completed. A little bit of me… Read More »
I had a couple of free hours recently so tried a couple of challenges – and this time I’ve hopped on over to The Global Design Project. This week, it’s a colour challenge I was stumped for quite a whileas though I like these colours individually, I wouldn’t normally put them together but in the end I went for a pretty colourful Birthday card. I’ve used the Confetti embossing folder… Read More »
A very quick card for you tonight which was another on my Watercolour series in my Technique Tuesday class! It uses the Sale-a-bration set Hello which is free with any £45 purchase but only until February 15th, so if this floats your boat, don’t leave it too long. We will have more Sale-a-bration products on offer after February 15th – but don’t delay getting this one, it’s a really fun… Read More »
I’m loving Birthday Blooms – for someone who doesn’t really like floral images, there is just something about this stamp set! I’ve decided to combine two challenges this week – a colour challenge at CAS Colours and Sketches and a sketch challenge at Global Design Project. Here are the criteria: And here is the card I came up with Now I do realise that Smoky Slate leaves are not exactly… Read More »
Yes, you heard right! Even though we’ve yet to have Winter where the weather is concerned, Spring is here with the launch of our brand new Spring Summer catalogue TODAY! And not only that, but the best Stampin’ Up promotion of the year has started with Sale-a-bration 2016!! Every purchase of £45 qualifies you for a FREE item from our exclusive Sale-a-bration catalogue! How exciting! There are also so many… Read More »
Not last ever card, but last card for 2015! This is it, the year ends in a few hours and I wanted to wish you all a very Happy New Year. May you make all your dreams come true this year! Over at the Global Design Project, our challenge this time was to case the designer. I loved Bibi’s card and it was going to be difficult to do her original any… Read More »
As it’s my Birthday today, any online order between £25-£150 using the Rainbow Rewards shopping code (X9CB6TBJ) will receive a FREE pack of Baker’s twine in the colour of your choice from me in addition to my usual gifts. Please don’t tick No Contact as I won’t be able to contact you to find out your colour choice and address. I want to highlight one of my favourite cards I’ve… Read More »
A really quick post, no fancy graphics or anything as I don’t want you to miss out but we have just launched an end of year sale. Get your Christmas crafting products at up to 60% off!! Click on my online shop above and head to the Clearance rack to see the amazing prices – go on treat yourself! It is Christmas after all!! These are our current products like Wonderland… Read More »
So today I am feeling very under the weather! Christmas card production has ground to a halt for the moment. Luckily, I had no events planned this weekend or that could have been disastrous. So due to my mystery bug, I don’t have a new project for you today but I thought I would share a video direct from Stampin’ Up showcasing the Pillow Box Thinlit dies. These are gorgeous… Read More »
You may have seen my post yesterday about our fantastic promotion. I thought I would show you some cards I’ve made using one of the sets, Gorgeous Grunge. And It’s a great set to colour with, like I coloured my leaves in the first set, to add a graffiti style background like my Happy Birthday card pictured above, or just to add some background interest. If I’m totally… Read More »
Who doesn’t like a bargain – especially in the run-up to Christmas when our purses are getting pulled in every direction! Well, from now until Friday, we have 20% off selected stamps! Yes, a whopping 20% off!! See the list here I’m just back from Stampin’ Up’s On Stage Live Event in Brussels – what a fantastic weekend! I’m afraid I can’t show you any product just yet, but… Read More »
Mint Macaron may have been the most popular colour but the winner chose Watermelon Wonder… As you may or may not know, technology is not my strong point, so I was quite impressed with myself for finding a fair way for my draw using a random number generator. Unfortunately, my skills do not extend to finding a way of showing you this other than taking a photo on my phone!!… Read More »
Last night was my Fast and Fabulous class. As the name suggests, we make 4 Fast and Fabulous cards and I want to show you one of them here. I first made one of these for a birthday a little while ago and I was pleased with how it turned out, so I included it in my class. One of my attendees suggested they would make a lovely gift set… Read More »
Last night was my technique class and I wanted to share my favourite Technique card with you. This card was a labour of love if ever there was one!! I’d seen a card by Margaret Raeburn on Pinterest that I really liked and I wanted to recreate a similar version for my Technique Class with an Autumnal feel. Writing this blog post was the first time I actually searched for Margaret’s… 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 »