Monday 31 July 2017

Bike Ride with the Bike - #133

As most of you know, I record my videos and write my blog posts in advance, sometimes not far in advance, but in advance none the less. When you read this I am hoping that my husband and I will have had a great day celebrating a friend's birthday at a picnic in West London. We are planning on taking our bikes on the train and then cycling from there to the picnic site. However, whether we will be battling wind and rain or high temperatures, this summer we really don't know.

Pink Bike Ride Card

Blue Bike Ride Card

As our friend is also a fan of cycling, it seemed appropriate that I should make her a bike themed Birthday Card, so here it is, complete with a present in the basket. Or should I give her the blue bike with the dog on the back? Hmmmmm, the pink and flowers I think.


I was so happy to get the stamp set as the All Attendees Gift at OnStage in Amsterdam earlier this year, it was perfect for the location and for me!!!

By the way, in case you have missed my (un)subtle hints, you do know that today is:

THE LAST DAY OF THE JULY PROMOTIONS!!!!

Please don't miss out, they are fantastic deals!

Hop over to my online store and get the items you need to do so delivered to your door


If your order is over £25 (plus P&P), please use the Hostess Code:

633BQMVY

To share in the Hostess Rewards for this month AND become a VIP. If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don't use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don't worry, you will still become a VIP Reward Member.

During July anyone who places an order of £25 or more in my online store will also be entered into my Giveaway – one entry for EVERY £25 spent.


AND Stampin' Up! Is running Bonus Days, so for every £45 you spend with me in July, you will get a voucher for £4.50 to use in August!!

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS great value just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P), but throughout July you get EVEN MORE.


In addition to your choice of £130 of products, you will receive an Essentials Kit and the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set – total value £65. The Essentials Kit includes 2 x D Blocks, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive and a Bone Folder. All in all making this the PERFECT time to:

Dimensions:
Card base – A5 folded in half to form an A6 base
Coloured Cardstock mat – 5-5/8 x 3-7/8” (14.25 x 9.75cm)
Whisper White Stamping Mat – 5-1/2 x 3-3/4” (14 x 9.5cm)

Scraps of cardstock and DSP to match


Sunday 30 July 2017

Flourishing Phrases for a Subtle Sunday - #132

I am really enjoying this series of videos, I love to see just how different I can make a card design, whilst still staying true to the concept of only using the Subtles Collection. I think I may have cracked the brightest and most subtle for this project.

Flourishing Phrases Calypso Coral Card

Flourishing Phrases Calypso Coral Card


The first card uses Calypso Coral and Pear Pizzazz, both for the inks and the cardbase and layering mat; it really is quite bright and striking, particularly with the addition of the Calypso Coral Sheer Ribbon. The second card only uses Whisper White and Blushing Bride card, so automatically a much calmer feel, with second generation Pear Pizzazz and both full and second generation Blushing Bride, this time with the really pretty Double Stitched Ribbon. Add a bit of Wink of Stella, and you have the perfect cards!


I like them both, but I am really pleased that they show the variety within the colour family, one that I think is quite a surprise.

Need the Supplies to make this pretty card? Hop over to my online store and get the items you need to do so delivered to your door


If your order is over £25 (plus P&P), please use the Hostess Code:

633BQMVY

To share in the Hostess Rewards for this month AND become a VIP. If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don't use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don't worry, you will still become a VIP Reward Member.

ONLY A FEW DAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE JULY PROMOTIONS

During July anyone who places an order of £25 or more in my online store will also be entered into my Giveaway – one entry for EVERY £25 spent.


AND Stampin' Up! Is running Bonus Days, so for every £45 you spend with me in July, you will get a voucher for £4.50 to use in August!!

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS great value just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P), but throughout July you get EVEN MORE.


In addition to your choice of £130 of products, you will receive an Essentials Kit and the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set – total value £65. The Essentials Kit includes 2 x D Blocks, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive and a Bone Folder. All in all making this the PERFECT time to:

Dimensions:
Card base – A5 folded in half to form an A6 base

Coloured mat – 5-5/8 x 3-7/8” (14.25 x 9.75cm)
Whisper White stamping layer - 5-1/2 x 3-3/4" (14 x 9.5cm)


Saturday 29 July 2017

Lovely Shaker on Saturday - #131

I really enjoyed making today's card. It was specifically requested by one of my wonderful VIPs, so here it is, just for her, some Lovely Hugs.

Lovely Inside and Out Shaker Card

Lovely Inside and Out Shaker Card

I have used the Lovely Inside & Out Bundle with the matching shaped framelits, added some very contrasting Designer Series Papers to get two very different looks. The shaker elements are the Sequin Assortments in the Annual Catalogue, I love that there are the two colour options but that they both have that special iridescent element.


Which one to I prefer? Well I am not sure I can choose, I like them both - what about you? I would love to hear from you.

Remember that you still have time to take advantage of the July Promotions. You can become a member of my Team and get a free gift from Stampin' Up! worth £65 (including a new Christmas Stamp Set), but still only pay £99 for £130 of product and FREE P&P; remember you will then get a discount off your future purchases, all the same offers as Customers AND get to order from the new Autumn/Winter Catalogue in August - get all your Christmas Card and gift ideas sorted really early AND at a discount!!! Go on, you know you want to.

If that is not tempting enough, then just shopping in my online store this month could get you money off your purchases in August AND and entry to my Prize Draw. Spend £45 in July and get a voucher worth £4.50 to spend next month (one voucher for EVERY £45 you spend). Spend £25 and get an entry into the Draw for two Hostess Sets, Tranquil Tulips and Dare to Dream (one entry for every £25 you spend).

Hop over to my online store and get the items you need to do so delivered to your door


If your order is over £25 (plus P&P), please use the Hostess Code:

633BQMVY

To share in the Hostess Rewards for this month AND become a VIP. If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don't use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don't worry, you will still become a VIP Reward Member.

During July anyone who places an order of £25 or more in my online store will also be entered into my Giveaway – one entry for EVERY £25 spent.


AND Stampin' Up! Is running Bonus Days, so for every £45 you spend with me in July, you will get a voucher for £4.50 to use in August!!

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS great value just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P), but throughout July you get EVEN MORE.


In addition to your choice of £130 of products, you will receive an Essentials Kit and the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set – total value £65. The Essentials Kit includes 2 x D Blocks, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive and a Bone Folder. All in all making this the PERFECT time to:

Dimensions:
Card base – A5 folded in half to form an A6 base
Whisper White Cardstock mat – 5-5/8 x 3-7/8” (14.25 x 9.75cm)
DSP Mat – 5-1/2 x 3-3/4” (14 x 9.5cm)

Scraps of cardstock and DSP to match

Friday 28 July 2017

Lovely Friends on Friday - #130

Today's card is a little different as a Friend's card, but I love it, and as the stamp set is 'Lovely Friends', it seems appropriate.

Lovely Friends Card with Ruffled Background
Lovely Friends Card with Ruffled Background


This actually uses very few products (well for me!) and I love the soft and gentle look of both versions; I hope you agree and will give it a go. The new Ruffled 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Folder is definitely going to be a favourite of mine. I love the effect it gives, so subtle, but definitely there, adding a little something to the background (helped in this case by a little glitter, which is never a bad thing).

I can see this being used for all sorts of occasions, including wedding, anniversary and birthday. Yes, this is going to become a 'go to' design.

Need the Supplies to make this cute card? Hop over to my online store and get the items you need to do so delivered to your door


If your order is over £25 (plus P&P), please use the Hostess Code:

633BQMVY

To share in the Hostess Rewards for this month AND become a VIP. If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don't use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don't worry, you will still become a VIP Reward Member.

During July anyone who places an order of £25 or more in my online store will also be entered into my Giveaway – one entry for EVERY £25 spent.


AND Stampin' Up! Is running Bonus Days, so for every £45 you spend with me in July, you will get a voucher for £4.50 to use in August!!

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS great value just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P), but throughout July you get EVEN MORE.


In addition to your choice of £130 of products, you will receive an Essentials Kit and the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set – total value £65. The Essentials Kit includes 2 x D Blocks, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive and a Bone Folder. All in all making this the PERFECT time to:

Dimensions:
Card base – A5 folded in half to form an A6 base
Whisper White Cardstock mat – 5-5/8 x 3-7/8” (14.25 x 9.75cm)

Scraps of Whisper White and Vellum cardstock


Thursday 27 July 2017

Thank Crunchie it's Thursday!! - #129

I know it is hard for most people to believe, but I can't eat chocolate! A crafter that can't eat chocolate, such a thing was never heard of!!!! But it is true. On the plus side, it means that I can happily design projects that involve wrapping bars of chocolate and have no problem resisting the temptation to eat the contents. I hate it and it hates me. But I know that others like a little bit of temptation, so there you are a little box to gift a mini chocolate bar (other brands are available!!)

Foil Frenzy Mini Chocolate Box

Because the wrapper is so clearly 'foiled', I knew I had to pull out my Foil Frenzy Specialty Designer Series Paper. It is so bold that for me I would not want to use too much at a time as I think it would be a bit overpowering, so a small little box is just perfect. Add a little bit of ribbon and a tiny amount of stamping and you are good to go.



I hope you enjoy this quick and really easy project. Please pop over to my online store to get all the bits you need to make your version.

Dimensions:
Imperial
Cardstock - 6 x 5-1/2"
Scoring:
6" at top score at 1/2, 1-1/2, 4-1/2 and 5-1/2"
5-1/2" at top score at 1, 2-1/2, 3-1/2 and 5"

Metric
Cardstock - 15 x 13.75cm
15 cm at top score at 1.25, 3.75, 11.25 and 13.75cm
13.75 cm at top score at 2.5, 6.25, 8.75 and 12.50cm


If your order is over £25 (plus P&P), please use the Hostess Code:

633BQMVY

To share in the Hostess Rewards for this month AND become a VIP. If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don't use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don't worry, you will still become a VIP Reward Member.

During July anyone who places an order of £25 or more in my online store will also be entered into my Giveaway – one entry for EVERY £25 spent.


AND Stampin' Up! Is running Bonus Days, so for every £45 you spend with me in July, you will get a voucher for £4.50 to use in August!!

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS great value just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P), but throughout July you get EVEN MORE.


In addition to your choice of £130 of products, you will receive an Essentials Kit and the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set – total value £65. The Essentials Kit includes 2 x D Blocks, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive and a Bone Folder. All in all making this the PERFECT time to:

Wednesday 26 July 2017

Don't miss out on this Amazing Joining offer - Christmas in July #128

I have been thrilled to welcome new members to my Team of Stable Hands this month, it has been wonderful to know that they are getting their hands on one of the most fantastic joining offers there has been; and extra £65 of Product FREE, including a stamp set that has not yet been launched. So, today's project is another card made with this beautiful stamp set and the Be Merry Designer Series Paper that was released as part of the new Annual Catalogue (can you believe it has only been out for just over a month!

Deck The Halls using Stampin Up Carols of Christmas

Deck The Halls using Stampin Up Carols of Christmas

The project does include the matching die set, which you could add to your starter kit, just let me know that you want to do so and I will let you have the product code for it. I think this is a perfect card for stepping up or reducing back. I have included a few stepped up options, but they are not all required.


I hope you enjoy the video and the project, and will look forward to welcoming you to my team very soon; remember being a member means you will be able to get your hands on products from the new Autumn/Winter Catalogue before customers AND at a discount (Members will be able to order from 1 August, so not long to wait!). As the stamp set is not yet available to customers, I can't link to it just yet - sorry!! - but get the joining kit, and it will just be in the box!!

Do you get the message yet?

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS great value just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P), but throughout July you get EVEN MORE.


In addition to your choice of £130 of products, you will receive an Essentials Kit and the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set – total value £65. The Essentials Kit includes 2 x D Blocks, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive and a Bone Folder. All in all making this the PERFECT time to:

Need the Supplies to make this cute card? Hop over to my online store and get the items you need to do so delivered to your door


If your order is over £25 (plus P&P), please use the Hostess Code:

633BQMVY

To share in the Hostess Rewards for this month AND become a VIP. If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don't use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don't worry, you will still become a VIP Reward Member.

During July anyone who places an order of £25 or more in my online store will also be entered into my Giveaway – one entry for EVERY £25 spent.


AND Stampin' Up! Is running Bonus Days, so for every £45 you spend with me in July, you will get a voucher for £4.50 to use in August!!

Dimensions:
Card base – A5 folded in half to form an A6 base
Whisper White Cardstock mat – 5-5/8 x 3-7/8” (14.25 x 9.75cm)
Scrap of Whisper White approx 3-1/2 x 4-1/2” (9 x 11.5cm)
Coloured Cardstock Mat – 5-1/2 x 3-3/4” (14 x 9.5cm)

Designer Series Paper – 6 x 1-1/4” (15 x 3.25cm)



Tuesday 25 July 2017

Oh no, I stuck it in the wrong place!!! Fear Not, I'm here - #127

We all have those moments, I sometimes think I have more than most. You have made a fantastic card and all you need to do to finish it off is stick it to a cardbase. Then something goes wrong and you stick it down crocked! Oh, no, what are you going to do? You could leave it, after all it is a home made card, so it will never be perfect, right! You could throw it away, but it took you an hour to get this far and it needs to go in the post in 15 minutes!


Worry no longer, thanks to one of my fantastic YouTube Subscribers, we have the perfect, simple and cheap solution - Dental Floss! Seriously, dental tape is your friend, this technique really does work. Watch the video for this and other tips of how not to get all stuck up.


Now I have a little warning for you. In just one week the fantastic July offers will finish, they will be no more, they will have gone away.

The one I REALLY need you to spend time looking at is the Membership Deal - let's stop calling it becoming a Demonstrator, you don't have to BE a Demonstrator, you just need to buy your quality Crafting products at a discount, so that's a Membership deal, right?

The joining fee is always only £99 including P&P, but when you join a gym, your Joining Fee gets you nothing, other than the opportunity to pay a Membership Fee. With Stampin' Up! you get £130 of products that YOU want, because YOU pick them. But in July you will get some extra Craft Essentials - ALL of THESE:

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That is an EXTRA £65 of product, including a Christmas stamp set that is not currently available unless you are already a member!! This means that in July you will get £195 of product for JUST £99 with FREE P&P. Now really is the time to


To shop with me, hop over to my online store and get the items you need to do so delivered to your door


If your order is over £25 (plus P&P), please use the Hostess Code:

633BQMVY

To share in the Hostess Rewards for this month AND become a VIP. If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don't use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don't worry, you will still become a VIP Reward Member.

During July anyone who places an order of £25 or more in my online store will also be entered into my Giveaway – one entry for EVERY £25 spent.


AND Stampin' Up! Is running Bonus Days, so for every £45 you spend with me in July, you will get a voucher for £4.50 to use in August!!

Monday 24 July 2017

Beautiful Peekaboo Bouquet - #126

Welcome to another week, for me that means another week of crafty fun and frolics and not the slog into London that I was doing this time last year. Taking that leap of faith that turning my hobby into my job took a lot of thought and planning, but I am so pleased that I took it. My life is so much better as a result. Yes, I have taken a drop in my income, but the increase in the quality of my life more than evens that out.

Beautiful Bouquet Peekaboo Card

Beautiful Bouquet Peekaboo Card


But let's park that for a moment and look at today's Make it up Monday project. I love that this looks a bit complicated, but it is actually really simple. Just watch the video to see how to make it. Remember that in July the more you spend, the more Bonus Days Vouchers you will get, one £4.50 voucher to spend in August for every £45 you spend in my online store in July!! AND for every £25 you spend with me in July you will get an entry into my FREE Giveaway to win two of the new Hostess Sets, Tranquil Tulips AND Dare to Dream - you see I like to look after my customers.


It is also Christmas in July for anyone wanting to get all the benefits of being a (scary word warning) Demonstrator, or what I like to think of as Member. If you want to benefit from the same opportunities as me, even if you don't take that final step, such as a discount on your crafty supplies, the amazing friendships that you can make sharing your passion for papercraft, earn free products, get your hands on new products ahead of customers, attend inspirational Team and Stampin' Up! events, earn an all expenses paid Holiday for Two, the list goes on. And ALL you have to do to get access to all of this is buy discounted products by purchasing the Starter Kit, it is like your membership fee, and this month you get even more for that membership. You get the usual £130 of product of your choice, but in July Stampin' Up! will add and additional £65 of product - all of these items will automatically be added to your Starter Kit

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Go on, you know you want to become a Member too. There is no need to run classes or hold Workshops unless you want to, you can be your only customer if that is what suits you, but if you want to earn some extra money, I can help you with ideas for that too.


Need the Supplies to make this cute card? Hop over to my online store and get the items you need to do so delivered to your door


If your order is over £25 (plus P&P), please use the Hostess Code:

633BQMVY

To share in the Hostess Rewards for this month AND become a VIP. If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don't use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don't worry, you will still become a VIP Reward Member.

During July anyone who places an order of £25 or more in my online store will also be entered into my Giveaway – one entry for EVERY £25 spent.


AND Stampin' Up! Is running Bonus Days, so for every £45 you spend with me in July, you will get a voucher for £4.50 to use in August!!


Dimensions:
Card base – A5 folded in half to form an A6 base
Whisper White Cardstock mat (you will need two of these – 5-5/8 x 3-7/8” (14.25 x 9.75cm)
Long strips of Coloured Card stock to match the card base you select

Sunday 23 July 2017

Dandelion Balloon Celebration on Subtle Sunday - #125

Welcome back to Subtle Sunday, the day when we look at a softer palette and a quieter looking project. I found the idea for this on Pinterest, but have not been able to find out who came up with the original idea, otherwise I would like to acknowledge them, although they used a very different palette and included patterned paper, so it does look quite different.

Balloon Celebrations Dandelion Card in Soft Sky

Balloon Celebrations Dandelion Card in Blushing Bride

I was surprised when I realised that there were the stamps for the dandelion in this set, they are really hidden in amongst everything else, but they are there and they are so pretty to use. I think this is a set that will be useful for all sorts of occasions, and I have even seen some of the stamps used as 'designer stubble'; seriously!


I really enjoyed making this card, it is so 'simple, but effective', oh and you will notice that I managed to straighten out the Blushing Bride version, in spite of having used Fast Fuse. More on how in a future Top Tip Tuesday.



Need the Supplies to make this cute card? Hop over to my online store and get the items you need to do so delivered to your door


If your order is over £25 (plus P&P), please use the Hostess Code:

633BQMVY

To share in the Hostess Rewards for this month AND become a VIP. If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don't use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don't worry, you will still become a VIP Reward Member.

During July anyone who places an order of £25 or more in my online store will also be entered into my Giveaway – one entry for EVERY £25 spent.


AND Stampin' Up! Is running Bonus Days, so for every £45 you spend with me in July, you will get a voucher for £4.50 to use in August!!

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS great value just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P), but throughout July you get EVEN MORE.


In addition to your choice of £130 of products, you will receive an Essentials Kit and the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set – total value £65. The Essentials Kit includes 2 x D Blocks, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive and a Bone Folder. All in all making this the PERFECT time to:

Dimensions:
Card base – A5 folded in half to form an A6 base
Whisper White Cardstock larger mat – 5-5/8 x 3-7/8” (14.25 x 9.75cm)
Whisper White Stamping layer – 3-1/4 x 4-1/2” (11.50 x 8.25cm)

Coloured mat – 3-1/2 x 4-3/4” (12 x 8.75cm)

Saturday 22 July 2017

Are these Cute, or are these Cute? - #124

I am not known for being child friendly, but this Bundle caught me at a moment of weakness, so I had to get it, and I am so pleased that I did; these are the cutest things I have seen in a very long time, so versatile and, did I say they are cute?

A Little Wild Blushing Bride Baby Bear CardA Little Wild Pool Party Baby Elephant Card

A Little Wild So Saffron Baby Lion Card

The video shows me making the So Saffron/Lion version, but the others are just a cute and easy to make. The one I actually needed to make is the Blushing Bride/Bear version and I added a little piece of the Double Stitched Ribbon to the side of that, just because I could! I am particularly pleased with the effect of the Ruffled Dynamic Texture Impressions Folder, it adds a little something that would have been missing if I had used 'flat' cardstock.


I accept that I have used three sets of Framelits, but I think that you should use what you have, and the Layering Circles and Stitched Shaped Framelits should be added to your stash as staples. Remember that if you spend in my online store this month, you not only get an entry into my draw for the Tranquil Tulips and Dare To Dream Hostess Stamp Sets for every £25 you spend, but for every £45 you spend you also get a voucher valued at £4.50 to spend in August!!!! Love it!!

And remember that we are also celebrating Christmas in July with the most amazing joining offer. Not only do you get the usual £130 of product of your choice, but Stampin' Up will also throw in the Carols of Christmas Clear Mount Stamp Set, 2 x D Block, 100 Sheets of Grid Paper, a pair of Snips, a SNAIL adhesive AND a Bone Folder (value £65), making a TOTAL of £195 all for ONLY £99 including FREE P&P. This really is an amazing deal, particularly when you remember that you then get a discount off your own purchases. If any of your friends and family buy through you, you also get an income from their purchases. Remember that if it does not work out for you, you get to keep everything you have bought with no penalty at all. Go on, you know you want to, join the others that have joined my Team this month, you will join a really supportive and friendly group.

Need the Supplies to make these cute cards? Hop over to my online store and get the items you need to do so delivered to your door


If your order is over £25 (plus P&P), please use the Hostess Code:

633BQMVY

To share in the Hostess Rewards for this month AND become a VIP. If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don't use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don't worry, you will still become a VIP Reward Member.

During July anyone who places an order of £25 or more in my online store will also be entered into my Giveaway – one entry for EVERY £25 spent.


AND Stampin' Up! Is running Bonus Days, so for every £45 you spend with me in July, you will get a voucher for £4.50 to use in August!!

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS great value just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P), but throughout July you get EVEN MORE.


In addition to your choice of £130 of products, you will receive an Essentials Kit and the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set – total value £65. The Essentials Kit includes 2 x D Blocks, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive and a Bone Folder. All in all making this the PERFECT time to:

Dimensions:
Card base – A5 folded in half to form an A6 base
Whisper White/Very Vanilla Cardstock – 5-5/8 x 3-7/8” (14.25 x 9.75cm)

Scraps of Shimmer White, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White Cardstocks

Friday 21 July 2017

Consider Yourself Hugged - #123

Today is Friday!!! What a happy day, and at Old Stables Crafts that means it is a day to acknowledge our Friends. For me that can be anyone, for whatever reason, not just because they have done a good deed for you, or because it is their birthday, but 'just because'.

Lots of Love card - consider yourself hugged

I wanted to do a slightly different fold today too, and once I had decided on that, the stamp set was obvious, because of the sentiment 'Consider yourself hugged', the card just felt like a hug to me. The card is not difficult to put together and ends up at the 'standard' metric size, so fits our C6 envelopes still.

I do hope you give this fold a try, I think it is such fun and really easy!

Dimensions:
Cardbase - 4-1/8 x 11-1/2" (10.5 x 29cm) score at 2-7/8" (7.25cm) from each end landscape orientation)
Coloured Card - 4 x 3" (10 x 7.5cm)
Whisper White - Two cut at 2-5/8 x 3-7/8" ( 6.75 x 10cm), one cut at 3-3/4 x 2-3/4" (9.5 x 7cm)
Inside mat - 5-5/8 x 3-7/8" (14 x 9.75cm)



Need the Supplies to make this cute card? Hop over to my online store and get the items you need to do so delivered to your door


If your order is over £25 (plus P&P), please use the Hostess Code:

633BQMVY

To share in the Hostess Rewards for this month AND become a VIP. If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don't use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don't worry, you will still become a VIP Reward Member.

During July anyone who places an order of £25 or more in my online store will also be entered into my Giveaway – one entry for EVERY £25 spent.


AND Stampin' Up! Is running Bonus Days, so for every £45 you spend with me in July, you will get a voucher for £4.50 to use in August!!

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS great value just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P), but throughout July you get EVEN MORE.


In addition to your choice of £130 of products, you will receive an Essentials Kit and the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set – total value £65. The Essentials Kit includes 2 x D Blocks, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive and a Bone Folder. All in all making this the PERFECT time to:


Thursday 20 July 2017

Is it a Tag? Is it a Bag? No, it's Thank you Thursday!!

I am so grateful that one of my lovely YouTube Subscribers sent me a little parcel of goodies a little while ago which she thought I might enjoy basing some of my projects around. Today is the second of those items and is a Tab Bag (for want of some better way to describe it!)

Cute Tag Bag

This is such a cute little gift wrapping and is ideal for any small item. In this case a trolley token, which is such a useful gift to give.



The project uses very few supplies, being based around a piece of 3 x 6" paper. That means you can get two from a piece of our small stacks, or an amazing eight from a piece of 12 x 12". A few scraps of cardstock a short piece of ribbon and baker's twine and you are done!! Oh, and both the card colours are available in the Colour Theory Cardstock Pack - result!!

I love quick projects like this.

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Dimensions
Designer Series Paper - 3 x 6" (7.5 x 15 cm)
With paper in Portrait Orientation, score at 1/2"(1.25 cm) on both long edges (turn the paper round between scores so you know the distance is definitely 1/2"
With the paper in Landscape Orientation, mark at 1-1/2" top and bottom and at each end, score at 2-3/4 and 3-1/4" (7 and 8.25 cm)