Love my classes - come join me

I love my classes and meeting new people. I love it when something is a WOW and everyone oohs and aahs over a card, product or technique. The last class was just like that a lovely morning with lovely people and one new lady that I'm sure will one day be a crafty friend. Us crafters seem to be like that, sharing and having a great time playing with paper.

These are the cards we made.

This card uses Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Bundle for the flowers and leaves. I used Blusing Bride for the main colour and Pink Pirouette for the small flowers. I used the You've Got This Stamp Set for the background. I didn't want it too dark so stamped off first and then applied the Crumb Cake background. Then I scattered some smaller images over in Blushing Bride and Crumb Cake.

The next card also used the Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Bundle, but this time it was the paper that we used. I really love how all of these go together. The card was Cajun Craze. Can you see how I used the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch to hold the card together. I used markers on the Happy Birthday stamp from the Amazing Birthday Stamp Set picking out all the colours that were in the paper. I then tied the tabs with Mossy Meadow 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon (from the Clearance Rack).

I am loving this paper and I'm thinking Hawaiian shirts could be a good card for Fathers day or a surfie dudes birthday.

Lastly we used the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch again this time making a tag for the front of the card which we inked up using the Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Stamp. The base of the card was Hello Honey and we ran that through the Brick Wall embossing folder. Everyone chose a different sentiment and then it was attached to the card. The finishing touch was the Cajun Craze flower from the Botanical Blooms and the leaves.

They all looked so beautiful when they were finished. After everyone left I couldn't resist making up another card with the left over pieces.

Clearance Rack items

We all get excited about the Weekly Deals and sometimes forget the Clearance Rack. It has some wonderful items there that are all retiring. If you are wanting ribbon, punches and beautiful paper then take a look at the Clearance Rack.

Talking about beautiful paper who can go past the Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper, what girl can resist this for $8.78, the original price was $21.95. I'm also thinking it might be a good time to stock up on ribbon, some of them are reduced down from $11.95 to $4.98 Oh and I can definiteely recommend the Starburst Framelits Die. So go take a look and see what bargains you can grab before they are gone.

You're So Lovely Project Kit video

Stampin' Up! are becoming very aware of how time poor some of us are and even though we want to sit down and take our time to make someone a special card we just haven't got the time.

Giving a gift? Recognising a special occasion? Do it up right with a card, tag, or bag you make yourself. It’s easy, and it’s even more fun when you get together with friends to assemble your kits. We’ll show you the basic steps; you can mix and match colours and pieces to create the look you want with the You're So Lovely Project Kit.

Suite Sayings Stamp Set video

Are you enjoying these daily videos? This one will showcase a great little stamp set. If you buy just one greetings stamp set, this is the one you should choose. Baby, birthday, congratulations, you'll find it here. Watch and learn how to create your own greeting cards using the Suite Sayings Stamp Set.

Bear Hugs Bundle video

Good morning crafting friends here is another video showing the cute Bear Hugs bundle.

Give as many bear hugs as you want to give— you'll never run out if you have the Bear Hugs Stamp Set and the Bear Hugs Framelits Dies. Watch how easy it is to put a bear hug in a card and send it anywhere.



Let me know what you think of the video. I love that little cutie pie box in the background, don't you? Shop online or contact me if you can't resist this fun bundle. And don't forget add a few more dollars and you get a FREE product from the Sale a Bration Catalogue

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen video

Hands up who likes glitter! Me, me I love glitter!!

Add sparkle to your projects without the mess. The Wink of Stella Glitter Brush is perfect for writing and adding subtle controlled glitter to stamped images. Watch this video to learn how you can easily add sparkle to your projects.

Sunburst Sayings Bundle video

Good morning again. Brighten someone's day with handmade cheeriness. The sunny thoughts in the Sunburst Sayings Stamp Set are great for cards and gift tags. Combine them with the Sunburst Thinlits Die for easy die cuts. Learn how you can spread sunshine all over the place with projects you make yourself.

Rose Wonder Bundle video

This would have to be a favourite of mine. The sentiments in the stamp set are lovely and so versatile.

Why would you go to the Newsagent to buy a card. With the Rose Wonder Stamp Set and the Rose Garden Thinlits Dies, you can make a stack to keep on hand and you'll never be unprepared. Learn how to make gorgeous handmade cards in this video.

Playful Pals Bundle video

Ok this video will have you giggling. It is time to play like Dr. Frankenstein and build your own creatures. But in this case, the lab is your home, the science is a stamp set, and the creatures are whimsical pets that will be adored by one and all. Combine the Playful Pals Stamp Set with the Pyramid Pals Thinlits Dies to create 3D animals. Learn how to create your own playful pals.



Don't forget this is the greatest time to order products. FREE products if your order over $90.

Party Pop-Up Thinlits Dies

Are you enjoying these videos? I know I am. This is a really nifty one. I just love the pop up idea.

You can make your best wishes pop in the most wonderful way with pop-up cards you make yourself. Create any outside card base, then adhere the die-cut pop-up piece inside. It’s an easy surprise! See how easy it is to create handmade pop-up cards.

MAKE JUST ONE MORE

Everyone gives cards. Families who are staying at Ronald McDonald Houses® have occasions for card-giving too. But since their focus is on their children who are receiving medical care, they just might not have the time (or money) to go to the shop and buy a birthday card for nana or a thank-you card for the neighbour who’s collecting their mail and doing the lawns.

This is where you come in: RMHC House families need cards.

You make cards at my classes. So let's make just one extra card to donate to our local House. Maybe a Birthday, thank-you or a thinking of you card as these are always needed, so as well as making your cards in class, I will give you the materials to "make just one more". So come along and help Make a difference in someones life. If you do not attend any of my classes but would still like the opportunity to makes some cards for charity. please contact me and I can arrange a day.

Envelope Punch Board class

My class that I offered for people that had purchased the Envelope Punch Board from me, as well as anyone wanting to see what more it could do was great fun. So many little projects were made and everyone went home with the instructions.

We made some cute tags and of course a box to pop them into.

We made a cute little bag from a sheet of 12x12 Designer Series paper. One of the ladies wanted to know how to make the fuffy flower, while the others made a bow, also from the Envelope Punch Board

 

Bon Bons are so easy to make with the board and of course they don't have to be for Christmas. They could be just a cute container to hold a piece of jewelry "yes please"

Say Goodbye to the Holiday Catalogue

Sadly we're saying goodbye to retiring products from the Holiday Catalogue, but before we do, we're giving you an opportunity to order your favourites. Retiring products will only be available until 4 January, or while supplies last, so now's a great time to contact me and let me know what you would like to order before they're gone!

Click on the image above to take you to the list or click on this Retiring link.

These are some of the items that will no longer be around. I'm so pleased I haven't missed out, make sure you don't.

Hearth and Home Thinlits

Festive Fireplace Stamp set

 
Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies

Flurry Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set  (the Punch that coordinates with this is on Weekly Deals this week)

 

Rock and Roll

I am a great fan of techniques and last year I did this Rock and Roll technique in my class. I had forgotten how lovely it looks until Stampin' Up! put up this video



I think I may have to have another class on it this year and get others excited about this great little technique.

Gone already

WOW so many items all gone already. Here is a list of products that are no longer available.

Stamp sets
Nuts about you hostess stamp set - clear
Baby, we've grown stamp set - clear
Polka dot pieces - clear

Punches
Punch border scallop edge
Punch oval small

Cardstock
In-colour 2013-2015 12"
Cherry cobbler 12"
Crumb cake 12"
Daffodil delight 12"
Early espresso 12"
Pumpkin pie 12"
Real red 12"
Rich razzleberry 12"
Very vanilla 12"
Brushed silver A4
Coastal cabana A4
Crisp cantalope A4
In-colour 2013-2015 A4
Naturals ivory A4
Pistachio pudding A4
Strawberry slush A4
Designer series backgrounds - Regals


Embellishments
Sweet treat cups


Inks
Baked brown sugar ink refill
Coastal cabana ink refill
Crisp cantalope ink refill
Pistachio pudding ink refill
Neutrals ink refills

Let's start at the very beginning - Day 29

My Grandmother and my mother always told me that you could not combine flowers and stripes or any other type of designs that did not match. In fact I remember them saying that about certain colours. Well nana and mum, sorry but I respectfully disagree.

The first card I have used Smokey Slate as the base card and the other I have used Rich Razzleberry for the base.

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I was going to use the flower stamp and punch on both cards but, I had a slight mishap with the bottom one and ended up with ink where it shouldn't be. So instead of a flower I decided to make a couple of little banners to cover the mishap. What is that crafters saying? "There is no such thing as a mistake, it is just an opportunity for creativity" Don't you agree? I think the banners work well and give an entire new look. I really love the DSP designs.

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A little late

I know this is a little late as Easter is now behind us but I just wanted to share this way of recycling. As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator we get our goodies sent to us in big brown boxes and to hold everything in place it is packed with reams of brown paper.
I am a bit of a greenie and recycler so can't bear to throw out this paper. I make bags with it, cover my craft table in it and have so many other uses I could write a book about it. Well for Easter I made this cute little nest by shredding the paper and gluing it to a punched out circle. I stamped out a Happy Easter sentiment and punched it out with my Tag punch and adhered it to a tooth pick with Washi Tape. What do you think, cute?

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What do you like the best plain and simple or sponged around the edges. Just a little sponge can change the look of your cards. Which one do you like best?

To get the softer look on the randomly stamped flowers, I have stamped off on to a scrap of paper then back on the card. This gives a softer colour.

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Disaster averted!!
I have found my lost card stock and DSP. Yes it was right under my nose as I thought aah!
So get ready to continue on the crafting journey tomorrow, yay.  For today I shall just show you some of the cards I have been making lately for my friends parties and classes.

 

 

 

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