Valentines Class

Hello,

So, I have for you today the projects we will be making at the next class I have running. The dates are 21st, 23rd, 24th and 25th January and it will be Valentines themed.

I have some spots left still, but not many so please message me soon to reserve a spot :-)

So this is what we will be making at this class

I have designed a cute little carrier especially for the mini milk carton die that SU! sell exclusively, I have also decided to write a full tutorial for this, watch this space for more details very soon!

PLUS if you purchase the die from me then I will send the tutorial to you for FREE! Message me for details or to place your order.

We will also be making this CAS card using the yummy new glimmer paper amongst other things,

and finally we will be stamping a clay ornament, I love this and have made a few different versions, I am wanting to make them tidier by using cutters to get a better shape instead of the more "hand finished" look ;-) More pics to follow I am sure...

O.K. that's all for today, I hope you like these projects and if you would like to come along then please do get in touch :-)

Stampin' Hugs for today,

A bit more Aviary

Hello again!

I have a very CAS card for you today using Aviary, if you would like to lay with this set then why not come along to my class this month? I have a couple of dates with a space or two, message me for more info.

I used a Melon Mambo and Tempting Turquoise colour combo, love these together, I think they are really summery and bright :-)

Sentiment is from the retired Basic Phrases but the Teeny Tiny Wishes on page 86 would be an equally perfect option too!

Right, that's me for today

Thanks for stopping by today, I will be back tomorrow with more goodies :-)

Stampin' Hugs for today,

Day 2 of Retirement List Class

Hello,

Today i have my second of 3 classes I am running using some of the stamps, papers and accessories that will be leaving us at the end of September, there have already been a few sell outs and are no longer available to order:

Jumbo eyelets (both)

Riding Hood Red card 12"x12"

Sense of Time

Star Punch

Afterthoughts (w) Hostess set

Cute by the Inch (w) Hostess set

For a closer look at the list go HERE

Please remember I am placing my next order this Wednesday so message me if you would like to add to it for just £1 postage if you can collect from me.
PLUS I am particiapting in a Blog Hop showcasing retiring products this SATURDAY at 10am, please do hop over for a look ;-)
Anyway, back to class cards,

I am sad to see both these stamp sets go and this Marina Mist Satin ribbon, plus this gorgeous DSP Springtime Vintage will not be in the new catalogue either,

 I used "Love You Much"  in my favourite way- by paper piecing the birds,

and "Basic Phrases" for the sentiment, perfect for the Word Window punch

If you would like to place an order or come along to a class then EMAIL me for more details,

I also have 2 people already for my Stampers 6 club staring in October! For your very own FREE catalogue and deliveries of your favourite Stampin' Up! products each month for 6 months, with your chance to be the hostess for one of them (with a fab NEW hostess benefits system in the new catty, more details coming soon) then contact me now to reserve your spot.

Stampin' Hugs for today,

Strength and Hope Birthday

Good Morning!

Super quick post today but plenty of pics for you, I needed another birthday card this week, and I went with my favourite colour combo of the week (or two) Sahara Sand, Perfect Plum and Blushing Bride, I hope you aren't fed up with it yet?? anyway, I used Strength and Hope again, love these butterflies!

They are just so easy and fun to cut out, and no I am not great at that usually ;-) a few Rhinestones to finish them along the centres,

a trio of flowers from Itty Bitty Punches covered in Crystal Effects

Sentiment is from Basic Phrases, punched with the Designer Label punch

Not sure if it obvious but I inked the edges of all the Sahara card with Whisper White Craft ink, it gives a lovely subtle definition to the card I think

and inside to finish

O.K. that's me for today,

Thanks, as ever, for visiting me *mwah*

Stampin' Hugs,

Nicky's Birthday Present!

Hello,
I know I promised to show you this a while back, but I have just had so much to share the last few weeks that this just kept getting pushed back a little each day!

So here it is, finally, my friend Nicky's card and gift, she had a very special birthday so a special something was called for, 

I used the very pretty Springtime Vintage DSP's I am really going to miss these when they go at the end of September, I have used tons of them!! As you can see I sprayed the letter with shimmer spray to give it a bit of sparkle. 

a double bow using Seam Binding ribbon and topped with a big button, again from the mini,

More buttons topped with flowers from my stash,

and a matching card...not dissimilar from Julies last week??

in fact, just the same but with Rose Red accents instead of Baja Breeze, not sure if I could choose which colour I prefer? I am in love with both!

Four Frames was used for the sentiment along with Basic Phrases,

and finally inside the card was decorated too ;-)

 well, that's it for today, I am off to get some more jobs ticked off that very long list! sooo much to do, sooo little time!!

 But before I go a quick reminder-- don't forget to take a look at my special offers HERE, you are fast running out of time to bag a great deal on your shipping or hosting a workshop!! And visit HERE if you are looking for tutorials ;-)

Stampin' Hugs, 

Happy Birthday Dear Julie :-D

Happy Sunday to you!

Today is a very special day, it is my dear friend and up-line (Stampin' Up! Mummy) Julie's birthday!

Happy Birthday Jules. Jules lives a very long way away from me and I often wish we were closer in miles but I don't think we could be closer friends, wherever we lived :-)

Anyway, I really hope Julie has received this parcel and opened it before she see's this post, in fact I have scheduled it for a bit later than normal, just in case!

O.K. Be warned... we have yet another picture heavy post again today!

So, I was chatting to Julie a while ago and she said she was getting a sewing machine for her birthday, now I am really hoping she has because this is the first gift I made her! A pin cushion on top of a jar to keep thread in,

I have used Springtime Vintage DSP to wrap around the jar with a couple of die cut Fun Flowers topped off with a lovely big button,

some seam binding sewn to a strip of paper around the lid,

and finished with another big button on top of the pin cushion part,

Second gift I have made for her is a letter "J" to decorate her conservatoire ;-) I covered it in Wild Wasabi DSP as she loves green (I hope!)

I added a 3d flower to the bottom, tutorial in side bar <<<

some yummy wide striped grosgrain, this ribbon is just gorgeous for tying lush bows like this, finished with another big button in the centre,

and a bit of bling along the bottom edge, notice too the distressed edges, mmm.

and here is the card, I wanted to keep along the same sewing theme so I made this...

I inked all the squares with Crumb Cake ink before zig zag stitching around them,

Sentiment is from Basic Phrases inside a Four Frames punched out image and adhered on top of a seam binding bow,

and a little more stitching inside,

So, this is it all together with a pack of socks which I couldn't resist as they are very much like Baby Blossoms, don't you think??

Well Jules, I really hope you have the most amazing birthday and you are spoilt rotten by your boys, just as you deserve to be!

And thanks to you, lovely blog reader for visiting me today!

Stampin' Hugs for today,

A New Colour Challenge at Simply Stampin'

Good Morning to you!

Well, did you all enjoy the Colour Coach blog hop yesterday?? There were some fantastic projects along the way and I would like to say a few thank-yous. first of all to Anthea for suggesting and organising it, secondly to all the other ladies who took part and finally a big thanks to all of you for stopping by :-) If you have no idea what I am waffling on about then scroll down and take a look ;-)

Anyway, onto another week at Simply Stampin' Challenges and it is time for another colour challenge, this week we are using Night of Navy, Peach Parfait, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White.

This is the card I made using the Funky Four stamp set...

I inked the mushroom stamp using markers to get the multi coloured look and layered it onto some Perfect Polka Dots embossed card which I sprayed with shimmer paint first, sentiment is from Basic Phrases and punched out with the curly label,

Some lush Rich Razzleberry satin ribbon, I love SU! satin ribbon, it is fab for tying bows like this :-D

I topped this one with a Navy button tied with Silver Cord,

and a bit of detail inside to finish,

Well, that's today's project for you, I have a table at the little ones school fair this afternoon but I am off work tomorrow night so am hoping to get cracking with typing up the tutorial of yesterdays projects for you. Watch this space!

Don't forget that today is THE LAST DAY to register and pay for your space at my charity card class next Saturday, 9th July, email me for more details of go HERE to read more, I am also doing this class by post, it will come all cut and prepped for you and I will email you the PDF tutorial so you can make the set of cards and a bonus box, more details on this PDF tutorial soon!

and finally don't forget you only have July left to get your special extra hostess benefits and postage discounts from me too, go HERE to read all about it :-D

Right, I'm off, thanks for stopping by today and have a great Saturday,

Stampin' Hugs,

Scallop Circle Easter treat

Hello!

I have been busy making Easter treat for the kids this week and thought I would share with you over the next few days some of the ideas I have had. This one (as the title suggests) was made using the new scallop circle die from SU! and the ever brilliant treat cups,

I stamped the So Saffron card all over using versamark and the cute bunny from "Little Additions" the punch art bunny was made with  the 1"circle and boho blossoms punches and stamped with the fine detail stamp from Baby Blossoms for some "fluffy" texture, 

I stamped Hoppy using Basic Phrases using my markers to miss the 'a' out and add the 'o' iykwim!

Easter was stamped using the Jumble Alphabet,

I used a Certainly Celery Scallop die cut for the reverse and stamped the same bunny all over that too, adding a scallop circle twist opening so the lucky finder (hubby?) will be able to get their eggs ;-)

{{sorry about the colour of this photo, I spent ages trying to get it right! tut!}}

Well, that's today's Easter treat, back tomorrow with another ready for the big hunt next week!

Stampin' Hugs,