More Jems Birthdays :-)

Boy, July is one busy birthday month with those Jems! I have a birthday card for Lisa to show you today, it was her birthday yesterday so I should be fine to share this with you today.

I decided to use the super cute Level 2 stamp set (FREE that means) 'Cute by the Inch'

I love the cupcake image in this set which I inked here using the markers to get the two colours and then punched out using the Tag Punches,

and look at this scrummy ribbon rose, I made a very similar one for techniques class last month but the lovely Jo D came up with an even simpler way of making them, her tutorial is HERE,

I put the bottom strip through the crimper and spritzed it with shimmer spray before adhering,

and a little decoration inside with the Eyelet Border punch and the crimper again,

O.K. that's today's post for you. It's the first full day of the holidays today so I am hoping the kids want a PJ day as I have still got a list as long as your arm ;-)

Before I go please don't forget the July special finishes soon.

 And also please email me now to reserve your place at my August class, more pictures and details HERE.

I look forward to hearing from you soon :-D

Thanks for visiting me today,

Stampin' Hugs,

Swapping!

Good Morning,

As I said yesterday I attended SU! Regional Training in Fareham last Saturday. Now, when we get together at these fun events we demos make a whole bunch of {usually} card fronts to swap with our fellow demos.

Now, I didn't feel like making cards for a change so I thought I would make little Easter baskets, and yes, when I say little I mean they really are small, just over 1" square :-)

To make the baskets I used 2 of the "Petal Card XL Double" punch outs, it is a bit of a mouthful but the cutest punch out if you can say it! lol!

The image on the fronts of the baskets are from the Level 2 Hostess set "Cute By The Inch" you can earn this set FREE with a qualifying workshop, contact me to see how.

I popped the baskets and eggs into "Small Cello Bags" and tied them with some co-ordinating ribbon,

and here is a little close up of the pretty jewel colours, I only made 30 but I think next time I will make a few more as they ran out too quickly!

Lastly I must say a massive thank-you to the ladies I swapped with, I received a basket full of inspiration as usual, Thanks for swapping with me ladies xx

and thanks to you for stopping by today,

Stampin' Hugs,