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Thursday 8 November 2012

Stampin Up Convention Frankfurt 2012

What a weekend, I think we are all slowly recovering from the hectic time we had.  It was lovely meeting up with other SU demos from the UK and across the water.. All those who attended the convention were given 5 brilliant stamp sets, which I am chuffed to bits with.  I did some wow swapping with our Tartan Stampers team, and WOW swaps they are, I will get round to posting them on here, I also got some lovely swaps from other demos, probably too many to post on here but I will put on some of my favourites.
In the mean time I must get on with prepping for 2 classes I have next week, once they are done I will post some photos of the convention..

Friday 21 September 2012

Another Ornament

As I am waiting for my Ornament Keepsakes stamp set to arrive, I thought I would try die cutting some DSP with the new Ornament Framelits.  Mocca Morning is one of my all time favourite designer papers, sadly it's going at the end of the month, so what better way to have a keepsake.... I used feathers in between the black ornaments... 
Reminder to myself....... I must order the Crumb Cake Scalloped Tulle Ribbon as I think it would make the black flock papers stand out so much better...



Wednesday 19 September 2012

Handy Calendar

Here is another brilliant idea, I got this from 
Connie Stewart at simplysimplestamping.com .
I just love the combination of colours, So Saffron, Always Artichoke & Rich Razzleberry they blend really well together, I used the flourish stamp from the Creative Elements stamp set, and the same colour ink pad to create the background, with exception to the narrow piece of Always Artichoke, I used the Whisper White ink pad.. I love the Top Note die it gives such a clean crisp cut and the perfect shape for this project, The Rich Razzleberry ribbon is retired, but being my first attempt, I just had to use it, and it was a perfect match.. Sadly the Tab Punch will be retiring at the end of the month, it's such a handy and versatile punch to have in your craft room...


Christmas Ornament

This is my take on the Christmas Ornament, you will see the original one on the front of the Autumn / Winter mini catalogue, I used Gumball Green (new incolour) and Cherry Cobbler to stamp out the ornaments on Very Vanilla card stock, I then die cut them with the matching framelets dies, so much easier than hand cutting, and it just gives enough of a border the make the image pop out.  I am still waiting on my stamp set to arrive so my friend and crafting buddy, Ruth, kindly let me use her set, I tried not to give her them back, but no such luck, I had to hand them over.. 
I improvised with the button and pearl centre as I can't get the clear button nor the pearls till the new annual catalogue comes out on the 1st October, oh!!! it's a biggy, I am sure everyone is going to love it...

Sunday 9 September 2012

Twitterpated Rosette Wreath

I didn't get the chance to finish this at our last Tartan Stampers training day, so I thought I will finish it at home... a good few months on and still not finished.
I just treated myself to a battery operated glue gun and wondered what I could test it out on.. 
(light bulb moment) My Wreath.. All done.
I am well chuffed with it, and my new glue gun too....

                                              

Friday 7 September 2012


Things are going fast, 
if you want to grab yourself a bargain,
or  if there is something you want,
order now while stock lasts

You have until the end of the month to order.

Click on the link to view



Get Ready for the launch of the 2012 / 2013 Catalogue
1st October 2012
it's a biggy
208 pages of fabulous stamps sets, tools and accessories.
Watch this space for a link to view the new catalogue.
You won't be disappointed.

Monday 3 September 2012

Workshop make and take

I wanted something really simple to make as I have been so busy with the shoebox swap at the weekend, this is what I have came up with. I have used Whisper White and Marina Mist card stock, Jar from Perfectly Preserved, Gingerbread Man from Scentsational Season, for you sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes, (it was the Just for you, but as I wanted to use the Jewellery Tag punch I only had room for 'for you') Marina Mist Grosgrain ribbon as a reminder, as it is being discontinued... You will find the stamp sets in the new Autumn / Winter mini, you can view the catalogue by clicking on the image on the left....

Feel free to contact me if you would like to place an order, host a workshop or are interested in becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.......


Friday 31 August 2012

 Top Note Gift Card Holder

Gift Card Holder
Gift Card section
This is my shoebox swap for Saturday, I really enjoyed putting this card together, it can be used at any time of year, not just for Christmas.  What I have used... Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo, Whisper White and Basic Grey card stock, these colours work really well together.  Lucky Limeade and Melon Mambo Ink Pads.  Whisper White stitched grosgrain ribbon.  Merry Christmas was from Teeny Tiny Wishes. The main image is the Four Seasons Hostess stamp set, you will see in the new 2012 / 2013 Annual Catalogue due for release on the 1st October 2012.  The stamped sentiment in the centre of the gift card holder is from Delightful Dozed..
I will add more photos from the swap soon...



Thursday 2 August 2012

Exciting News From Stampin' Up

You can now become a 
Stampin' Up Demontrator
by signing up on line today.

It's a really exciting time for
us all here at Stampin' Up
and we would like nothing more than
to share our world with you.

For more information and a link
to the online application form
Click on Join My Team
at the top of the page....

Sunday 22 April 2012

It's been a really hectic few weeks, leading up to a crafting weekend in Glasgow, which was absolutely brilliant, learned so much, and most of all, I met some really fantastic and friendly crafter's..Came home with gorgeous shoe box swaps and gorgeous craft class projects, I love them all.  Then went to Edinburgh yesterday for Stampin Up Regional training, another fantastic day, came home with some lovely swaps, even though I only had time to make 4 myself, met another group of lovely crafter's, and got loads of useful information to help me get my little crafting venture on the right track... I have a few more things in the pipe line that I will be attending in the next couple of months, plus the icing on the cake will be a weekend in Frankfurt at the Stampin Up Convention... So looking forwards to that one..
Here is the swap I made for Edinburgh.. I used Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler & Whisper White card stock.
The Stamp and Embossing folder are from the new Summer Mini catalogue, Apothecary Art & Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, I finished off with the rosette using Black Scalloped Ribbon..

Sunday 11 March 2012

Butterfly Rainbow


My Sister asked if I could make a few Thank you cards, as she is retiring at the end of this month, she said she likes bright colours, butterflies & rainbows, I saw a gorgeous card, similar to this one in white, and thought it would be perfect...
All the card, Cherry Cobbler, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Pear Pazzazz, Peach Parfait, Wisteria Wonder & Marina Mist and the ink, Pear Pizzazz are all from Stampin Up. I die cut the butterflies with Stampin Up's Sizzix Embosslits "Beautiful Wings". The sentiment is from 'Just Believe' stamp set..
I hope she likes them.......

Thursday 2 February 2012

First ever Swap


This was my swap for my very first Tartan Stampers SU training day, we were asked, if possible, to make a card front from the Spring 2012 Mini Catalogue. I chose the Create a Cupcake stamp set, Cupcake Builder Punch, Basic Black, Whisper White & Marina Mist Card Stock, Marina Mist stripes and spot from the DSPS Subtle's Collection, Marina Mist and Basic Black Ink Pads and finished off with a clear Rhinestone Brad....... To make the rosette I cut a 1 1/2 x 12" strip of Whisper White card, punched the edge using the Eyelet Border Punch, I then grouped together the heart, cherry and flower and stamped the full length of the strip.

I replace the Marina Mist with So Saffron to make the second card......