Saturday, 30 September 2017

One Project, Lots of Requests - #194

As you know, Saturday is the day I try to address some of the requests I have received, and today address lots in one go. Ways to use the Foil Snowflakes in a non-Christmas project, Yes! Getting the most from one punch, Yes (well actually lots of punches!) and using Mini Sequin Trim, Yes!!

Cheers to the Year stampin up

Cheers to the Year stampin up

I see these cards as being ideal for Silver and Gold Wedding celebrations, but just change the sentiment and they are great for loads of others too.


Quick, easy and stunning. What more could you ask for.


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

39A4Q9HY

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.

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the Catalogue and great value at just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P). Once you are a Member of this great Family, you get a discount on your future purchases, or an income from sales you make to other people; Win,Win Right?

Dimensions

A6 Cardbase
Scraps of Gold Foil, Gold Glimmer and Very Vanilla OR
Scraps of Silver Foil, Silver Glimmer and Whisper White



Would you like a FREE Christmas Stamp Set? If you place an order in my online store using the Hostess Code below, you will be entered to win the Merry Patterns Stamp set, which is only available if you place any order of at least £250. BUT I have at least one to give away to one of my wonderful customers. You will get an entry for every £25 you spend with me between 1 September and 31 October 2017 (spend £50 for two entries, £75 for three etc.) Want to see the set? Here it is, as it is a 2-step set, it is in Photopolymer:




Friday, 29 September 2017

Sharing With Friends on Friday - #193

Over the past few weeks I have been making rather a lot of jam, and quite a bit of fruit gin. There is so much of the former, that I really should pass some of it on to friends, unless I want my waist line to expand a bit too much! Time for some pretty labels then.

label me pretty stampin up stamps

This is the design I came up with, very simple, but very pretty (as you would expect from a stamp set called Label me Pretty!)


So easy to tie these around a jar or a bottle and gift to your friends and family; and I know mine will be very pleased to accept a few.



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

39A4Q9HY

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.

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the Catalogue and great value at just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P). Once you are a Member of this great Family, you get a discount on your future purchases, or an income from sales you make to other people; Win,Win Right?


Dimensions - 
Just a scrap of Whisper White and the coloured cardstock of your choice.



Would you like a FREE Christmas Stamp Set? If you place an order in my online store using the Hostess Code below, you will be entered to win the Merry Patterns Stamp set, which is only available if you place any order of at least £250. BUT I have at least one to give away to one of my wonderful customers. You will get an entry for every £25 you spend with me between 1 September and 31 October 2017 (spend £50 for two entries, £75 for three etc.) Want to see the set? Here it is, as it is a 2-step set, it is in Photopolymer:

Thursday, 28 September 2017

Get your Swaddle On Thanks on Thursday - #192

Welcome back to my blog. Today I have a tenuous Thank You project. This is more of a Congratulation or Announcement, depending on whether you are the proud parent sending or receiving, but it was so cute, I just had to share this with you.

Bundle of Love and Little One card stampin up

Bundle of Love and Little One card stampin up

As soon as I saw the Bundle of Love papers at our Demonstrator only event in Amsterdam in April, I knew I was going to 'need' lots of this paper, it is just so gorgeous! Very Vanilla and Gold Foiling are a match made in heaven, then add the option of Blushing Bride or Soft Sky, and it is just beyond perfection.


Add a bit of gold heat embossing and, well what more can I say? Quick, easy, stylish - PERFECT!


Would you like a FREE Christmas Stamp Set? If you place an order in my online store using the Hostess Code below, you will be entered to win the Merry Patterns Stamp set, which is only available if you place any order of at least £250. BUT I have at least one to give away to one of my wonderful customers. You will get an entry for every £25 you spend with me between 1 September and 31 October 2017 (spend £50 for two entries, £75 for three etc.) Want to see the set? Here it is, as it is a 2-step set, it is in Photopolymer:




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

ZHZZFZK6

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.

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the Catalogue and great value at just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P). Once you are a Member of this great Family, you get a discount on your future purchases, or an income from sales you make to other people; Win,Win Right?

Dimensions
A6 Cardbase
Coloured Mat - 5-5/8 x 3-7/8" (14.25 x 9.75cm)
Designer Series Paper - 5-1/4 x 3-1/2" (13.25 x 8.75cm)


Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Whoops, Late on Wednesday - #191

Don't even ask why I am late posting this, it is a long story. Needless to say I am not going into that.

Colorful seasons stampin up card

I have had such fun playing with wet watercolour paper and these leaf stamps, and just watching everything wick across the paper; it is almost as good to watch as heat embossing.


Add a few die cuts, and you are good to go. So easy, and great for this time of year.

Dimensions
A6 Cardbase
Elegant Eggplant Mat - 5-5/8 x 3-7/8" (14.25 x 9.75cm)
Watercolour Paper - 5-1/2 x 3-3/4" (14 x 9.5cm)
Scraps of Copper and Gold Foil, Elegant Eggplant and Soft Suede

Off to get my schedule sorted out so I am not MIA again

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the Catalogue and great value at just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P). Once you are a Member of this great Family, you get a discount on your future purchases, or an income from sales you make to other people; Win,Win Right?





Would you like a FREE Christmas Stamp Set? If you place an order in my online store using the Hostess Code below, you will be entered to win the Merry Patterns Stamp set, which is only available if you place any order of at least £250. BUT I have at least one to give away to one of my wonderful customers. You will get an entry for every £25 you spend with me between 1 September and 31 October 2017 (spend £50 for two entries, £75 for three etc.) Want to see the set? Here it is, as it is a 2-step set, it is in Photopolymer:




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

ZHZZFZK6

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.


Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Ribbon Cutting Made Easy - #190

I run face to face classes and one of the most time consuming parts of that is getting the project kits put together, particularly getting the right length of ribbon for everyone; enough, but not too much is the key.

It was one of those lightbulb moments when I thought that if I cut cardstock the size I wanted the ribbon then all I needed to do was wrap the ribbon round it and cut. Cut a few from the backs of your Designer Series Paper packaging, write the sizes on them, attach a ring. Done!


Such a simple and time saving way of doing one of those jobs that just need to be done.

Would you like a FREE Christmas Stamp Set? If you place an order in my online store using the Hostess Code below, you will be entered to win the Merry Patterns Stamp set, which is only available if you place any order of at least £250. BUT I have at least one to give away to one of my wonderful customers. You will get an entry for every £25 you spend with me between 1 September and 31 October 2017 (spend £50 for two entries, £75 for three etc.) Want to see the set? Here it is, as it is a 2-step set, it is in Photopolymer:




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

ZHZZFZK6

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.

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the Catalogue and great value at just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P). Once you are a Member of this great Family, you get a discount on your future purchases, or an income from sales you make to other people; Win,Win Right?

Monday, 25 September 2017

This was more than a little scary! - #189

I am beginning to think I should do a bit more planning for Make it Up Monday. Just hoping a project will come together is not great for my nerves, even if I am really pleased with the results!

Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper, Orange Blossom Stamp Set Stampin Up oldstablescrafts.co.uk

This was the first time I had inked up the Orange Blossom Stamp set, and I had not realised just how many occasions it is perfect for. There are perfect sentiments for Thanksgiving, general Thank Yous, Friendship and so much more.


Although the circle stamp is, I think, meant to be an Orange (the name of the set is a clue I guess), I think it makes a perfect Apple too, which is what I was aiming for here. I can see myself doing a few more projects with this set in the coming weeks!

Dimensions
Standard A6 Cardbase
First DSP Mat - 5-5/8 x 3-7/8" (14.25 x 9.75cm)
Second DSP Mat - 5-1/4 x 3-1/2" (13.25 x 8.75cm)
Scraps of Soft Suede, Crushed Curry and Whisper White

Would you like a FREE Christmas Stamp Set? If you place an order in my online store using the Hostess Code below, you will be entered to win the Merry Patterns Stamp set, which is only available if you place any order of at least £250. BUT I have at least one to give away to one of my wonderful customers. You will get an entry for every £25 you spend with me between 1 September and 31 October 2017 (spend £50 for two entries, £75 for three etc.) Want to see the set? Here it is, as it is a 2-step set, it is in Photopolymer:




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

ZHZZFZK6


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. 

Sunday, 24 September 2017

When I See a Bandwagon I Jump Aboard! - #188

I have seen so many projects that use the beautiful new Leaf Punch to make a wreath, that I felt I had to jump on the bandwagon and give it a go.

Stampin Up Leaf Punch wreath in regals Oldstablescrafts.co.uk

Stampin Up Leaf Punch wreath in Subtles Oldstablescrafts.co.uk


It is actually quite straightforward, it is just a case of spreading the punched pieces around a circle. It is probably easier if you don't have to use a particular number, as in these projects, but even that is not difficult; it is just spacing.


Although it takes a little time with all that sticking, the finished effect is stunning. I really hope you give this a go, just choose your colour scheme and off you go.


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

ZHZZFZK6


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. 






Would you like a FREE Christmas Stamp Set? If you place an order in my online store using the Hostess Code below, you will be entered to win the Merry Patterns Stamp set, which is only available if you place any order of at least £250. BUT I have at least one to give away to one of my wonderful customers. You will get an entry for every £25 you spend with me between 1 September and 31 October 2017 (spend £50 for two entries, £75 for three etc.) Want to see the set? Here it is, as it is a 2-step set, it is in Photopolymer:



Dimensions
Standard A6 Cardbase
Coloured Mat - 5-5/8 x 3-7/8" (14.25 x 9.75cm)
Neutral Mat - 5-1/2 x 3-3/4" (14 x 9.5cm)


Friday, 22 September 2017

Merry Little Labels Just For You - #187

Earlier this week I was at an event where I was asked to show people how to make some Christmas Tag, so of course, Merry Little Labels sprung instantly to my mind and I created a whole set. On the night I just showed the two that I am showing you today. They are the same tag really, one is just a stepped up version of the other.

Merry Little Labels Just for you Tag

Merry Little Labels Just for you Tag

I think the ladies really enjoyed making the tags and were surprised by how adding a few little extras, you can turn a simple tag into a really special tag. Now I should confess here that I love wrapping presents and always have, so my idea of a simple tag may not be the same as everyone else's. I tend to spend a whole day wrapping my Christmas Presents because I want the recipients to be able to enjoy the outside as much as the inside. At Christmas in particular, presents are on display under the tree for quite a few days, so you want them to look good - don't you?


I hope you enjoy these as much as the ladies did - oh and they were particularly impressed with the wonderful Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, just one punch and you get such an amazing result. Brilliant!

Dimensions
Whisper White and Designer Series Paper is all cut to 2 x 3-1/2" (5 x 9cm)


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

ZHZZFZK6

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. 

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the Catalogue and great value at just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P). Once you are a Member of this great Family, you get a discount on your future purchases, or an income from sales you make to other people; Win,Win Right?

Would you like a FREE Christmas Stamp Set? If you place an order in my online store using the Hostess Code below, you will be entered to win the Merry Patterns Stamp set, which is only available if you place any order of at least £250. BUT I have at least one to give away to one of my wonderful customers. You will get an entry for every £25 you spend with me between 1 September and 31 October 2017 (spend £50 for two entries, £75 for three etc.) Want to see the set? Here it is, as it is a 2-step set, it is in Photopolymer:



If you are in the UK and would like to request a new Autumn/Winter Catalogue

Please complete this Form

* indicates required

Sharing Wine with Friends today - #186

There is a part of me that is trying to avoid Christmas still for a while, so I am looking at some of the products in the Autumn/Winter Catalogue that are not strictly Christmas themed; today is the Half Full set. This does have a couple of Christmas sentiments, but most are not at all. It is a great set for both Feminine and Masculine cards, just change up the colours and you are good to go. Keep it simple and clean, like my projects today, or go a bit wild with your colouring of the images.

Half Full Black and White Card

Half Full Berry Burst and Fresh Fig Card

I am really pleased with how both versions turned out, I really like the clean lines and I am not sure I have a favourite. I am looking forward to having a bit more of a play to make a few 'artistic' cards next. I can see water colouring and fussy cutting coming here sometime soon.


If you are in the UK and enjoy seeing all these projects and hints and tips, I would be very grateful if you were able to shop with me; it is my lovely customers that keep these projects coming, without them......

Would you like a FREE Christmas Stamp Set? If you place an order in my online store using the Hostess Code below, you will be entered to win the Merry Patterns Stamp set, which is only available if you place any order of at least £250. BUT I have at least one to give away to one of my wonderful customers. You will get an entry for every £25 you spend with me between 1 September and 31 October 2017 (spend £50 for two entries, £75 for three etc.) Want to see the set? Here it is, as it is a 2-step set, it is in Photopolymer:



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

ZHZZFZK6

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.

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the Catalogue and great value at just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P). Once you are a Member of this great Family, you get a discount on your future purchases, or an income from sales you make to other people; Win,Win Right?



Dimensions:
Cardbase - Standard A6 base
Coloured Mat - 5-5/8 x 3-7/8" (14.25 x 9.75cm)
Scrap of whisper white for stamping



If you are in the UK and would like to request a new Autumn/Winter Catalogue

Please complete this Form

* indicates required

Thursday, 21 September 2017

Half a Thank You on Thursday - #185

This is the first time I have used one of the new Acetate Card Boxes from the Autumn/Winter Catalogue and I am very impressed with the quality - way wouldn't I be, it is Stampin' Up! after all. But they are very 'solid and can withstand a lot of beating up, including cutting in half. For which idea, I must thank Dawn Griffiths who posted a video last week about what she had done with them - take a look HERE.

Acetate Box Twix Parcel

Acetate Box Crunchie Parcel

So, this is my homage to her ideas. BUT please be aware that North America have different dimensions for their boxes to accommodate their standard card size, so if you are visiting my blog from the other side of the pond, please be aware of this before you cut into your favourite card stock.


This is a very quick project, so I do hope you give it a go, and of course you can adjust where you cut your box to allow for your favourite sweet contents.

Dimensions - TWIX Box
Base 6-1/8 x 3-3/4" (15.6 x 9.5cm)
Score at 1-1/2" (3.8cm) on both long edges and 3/4" (1.9cm) on the two short edges

CRUNCHIE Box
Base 6-1/8 x 2-3/4" (6.9cm)
Score at 1" (2.5cm) on both long edges and 3/4" (1.9cm) on the two short edges

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the Catalogue and great value at just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P). Once you are a Member of this great Family, you get a discount on your future purchases, or an income from sales you make to other people; Win,Win Right?





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

ZHZZFZK6

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.

Would you like a FREE Christmas Stamp Set? If you place an order in my online store using the Hostess Code below, you will be entered to win the Merry Patterns Stamp set, which is only available if you place any order of at least £250. BUT I have at least one to give away to one of my wonderful customers. You will get an entry for every £25 you spend with me between 1 September and 30 October 2017 (spend £50 for two entries, £75 for three etc.) Want to see the set? Here it is, as it is a 2-step set, it is in Photopolymer:








If you are in the UK and would like to request a new Autumn/Winter Catalogue

Please complete this Form

* indicates required