Time is ticking on and it’s almost time to close booking on our WLCR Crafty Escape to the Country Spring Retreat. This is the fifth retreat that Caroline and I have run our WLCR Crafty Escape together and we are back at Lydiard House by popular demand! Our first event was way back in October 2016! You can read all about it here. Here is what we got up to.… Read More »
I’m taking part in a Global Blog Hop this morning with some very talented demonstrators where we all want to show you some of the fabulous FREE stamps you could earn yourself during Stampin’ Up’s Sale-a-Bration 2018. Every spend of £45 can earn you 1 x level One product or a £90 spend could earn you 2 x Level One products or 1 x Level Two product. The Sale-a-Bration 2018… Read More »
Welcome to the final Stampin’ Creative Hop of 2017 where we are giving you a Sneak Peek of the upcoming Spring Summer 2018 catalogue. There are so many good things coming your way, but I wanted to give you a sneak peek of one product in particular, the Lots of Happy Card Kit. Every time I buy one of Stampin’ Up’s kits, I think they can’t top it and then… Read More »
Welcome back to the December round of Let’s Get Hopping where are theme is working with small stamps. These can be tricky to work with but I’m sure once you’ve hopped round us all, these will be the first stamps you reach for in your collection. You may have arrived from Verity Biddlecombe at Pretty Little Button or this may well be your first stop, but either way you are… Read More »
Just a quick post from me this morning to let you know that we have had several new items added to our Clearance Rack. Great deals on washi tape, ribbons – in perfect Valentine colours and cardstock packs at £2.90!!! with matching ink pads!! Check out the Clearance Rack Now!! If you are interested in any of the items featured, I would strongly encourage you not to wait around as… Read More »
We have lots of resources to use as Stampin’ Up demonstrators when it comes to finding project inspiration. I found this idea using a different set on one of our Facebook groups from Kathryn Simpson. Later another fellow demonstrator from my home country, Emma Fawcett made a similar project using the Bethlehem edgelits, I loved her version and wanted to use it in a class but needed to simplify it… Read More »
Do you have to practise a smile for Christmas morning where you fake heartfelt thanks for a gift that you have no idea what to do with, or have already got hundreds of?! No need this year with the Stamp in Colour Stampin’ Up Christmas wish list. How to use the Stamp in Colour Christmas Wish List Get comfy on the sofa with your favourite tipple while you browse through… Read More »
Welcome to the penultimate Stampin’ Creative Blog Hop of 2017! What a quick year it has been, it feels like summer is just over and here we are with our Step into Christmas blog hop! Somehow it just doesn’t seem possible… However, it is indeed the last Saturday of November and here we are in the Stampin’ Creative Christmas themed blog hop. You may have arrived from Caroline at Craft… Read More »
The sale starts at 23.00 on Sunday 19th November – check out all the amazing discounted products! The first page with the green heading are discounted for the first 24 hours only, so be quick and they are also while supplies last. Online Extravaganza Details Here is a card made with one of the gorgeous sets on offer, Milestone Moments. This was a card I made my husband for… Read More »
In today’s post, I wanted to show you a twist on my swap for our recent Onstage Event in Solihull, you can see the original swap here. Like my swap I am still using Weather Together and I created a fun little Christmas card by simply changing the colours. This time, I used our fabulous Stamping’ Blends to colour in the three gifts. So very easy to do and the… Read More »
I have such exciting news since attending Onstage 2017 in Solihull. The Stamparatus is here!! I was involved in its development and have been so excited to share news about it and now I finally can!! Think you know all about stamp placement tools – think again – this blows everything else completely out of the water!! The Stamparatus will change the way you stamp, and before long, you’ll… Read More »
We wait for 6 months for these events to come round and before we know it, they’re over!! But Onstage Solihull 2017 was amazing – thank you so much Stampin’ Up! – it was a blast!! We kicked off the beginning of Stampin’ Up’s 10 year anniversary in the UK with the Centre stage event. This is an exclusive event for Silver Elites and above and it is truly an… Read More »
I am so excited about the new Stampin’ Blends!!! If you love the look of alcohol markers but maybe find Copics too expensive, or have struggled to find the co-ordinating Stampin’ Up! colours in your current “other” alcohol pens, then help is on it’s way! These pens are artist quality alcohol markers in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colours! Just in time for your Christmas cardmaking, these fabulous new markers… Read More »
Welcome to this month’s Stampin’ Creative Blog Hop where our theme is Feeling Thankful. You may have arrived from Kim or this may well be your first stop this morning, but either way you are very welcome here with Eimear at Stamp in Colour. I am a demonstrator based just outside Swindon in Wiltshire and am delighted to be showcasing our theme of Feeling Thankful. I personally have a lot to be… Read More »
Yesterday was my Wedding Anniversary so I thought I would share the anniversary card I made to give to my husband. As it was a personal card, I tend to pull out all the products and don’t limit myself to using one set or even one suite!! Wedding Anniversary Card Details I used Perfect Plum for my card base as it is pretty close to one of the colours we… Read More »
Yesterday was the day, we held our fabulous WLCR Retreat at The Highworth Hotel in Highworth, Wiltshire. We had such fun spoiling our ladies and getting a head start on our Christmas crafting. Now that the ladies have enjoyed our retreat in person, I can finally offer you our WLCR Retreat in a Box! Just like our physical attendees you will receive all the pillow gifts and WLCR Bag… Read More »
What can I say? Stampin’ Up! have seriously outdone themselves with the special offers the have just gone live today on October 1st. Let’s get started with the special offers to celebrate World Cardmaking Day. We have 15% off all the stamp sets featured below plus an amazing offer on Fast Fuse! Buy one and get 2 refills for FREE!! Note: This first set of offers only last until… Read More »
Welcome to this month’s Stampin’ Creative Blog Hop where we are casing US demo Lyssa Zwolanek. Thank you Lyssa for the opportunity and to our lovely Louise Sims for organising it all. You may have arrived from Caro or this may well be your first stop. Either way, you are very welcome, here with Eimear at Stampincolour, a demonstrator based in the Cotswolds UK. I was really spoilt for choice… Read More »
As I promised, I’m back with my video tutorial for my Cosy Colourful Seasons Autumn Card from earlier this week. You can see all the details of the card on my earlier post here But without further ado, here is the tutorial. The sound changes a little at the end of the video as I was joined at the end by my 2 year old, so I had to do… Read More »
Last night was team night for my team of Aces and Diamonds. We meet once a month for crafting, chat, craic and cheese – lots of cheese!! Did you know that cheese is the perfect companion to crafting?! Some people will disagree with me and say it’s chocolate – don’t believe them!! It’s cheese all the way for the Aces and Diamonds!! I do provide cake for my classes though… Read More »