Less is More Butterflies

Hello there,

I wanted to enter the Less is More challenge again this week not least as it really does push me out of my comfort zone ;-) the theme this week is butterfly(ies) and so I made a mini card, it is just 7cm square,

Crumb Cake base with a layer of Baja Breeze. I used the Beautiful Butterflies Die and cut out smallest butterfly twice which I then embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder before sewing it onto the card front,

mat pack used to add a perfect straight line along the bottom as well as Tiny Tags stamp set with the matching Jewellery punch for the sentiment,

and a little decoration inside, this little butterfly is from Itty Bitty Bits,

Well, that's today's post for you, all supplies used here are SU! and available through me,

sarah-janerae@sky.com

 I have got Zack's celebration of work at school this morning and a couple of cards to make later, I hope you too have a lovely day, whatever you are up to :-D

Thanks for stopping by today,

Stampin' Hugs,

Father's Day Class

Good morning to you today,

I want to share with you today the project we will be making at  this months 'Father's Day' class next week, I still have a few spaces left on Tuesday or Saturday of you would like to join us, the cost is just £10 with all supplies included (except photos) or FREE with a spend of £35! contact me on sarah-janerae@sky.com to reserve your place.

So we will be making this brilliant Brag Book which my lovely downline Anna showed to me how to make, using just one sheet of 12x12, when she came and visited with me a while back, thanks Anna, this is such a great project xx I have also made a very basic card to go with this book.

As you can see I chose Basic Grey DSP for my book but you will be able to choose from the Neutrals paper pack to make your brag book with of course co-ordinating satin ribbon,

When you come to this class you will need to bring between 10-14 pictures, each around 6cm square but no larger than 7cm square, they will all fit onto one A4 sheet for printing, again, message me if you need more help with this :-)

Here are my pages, I decided to print my pics in Sepia using Real Red accents with the star stamp from  Itty Bitty Bits and punch,

and we will package them both in a Medium cello bag,

I hope you will be able to join us this month and as always you will receive as much or as little help as you need to re-create this project,

Stampin' Hugs from me today,

Easter Mini Bags

Good Morning to you!

I hope you are all enjoying/have enjoyed the Easter holidays, I know the school holidays are different all around this year! 

Mine have got eye tests this morning though so I will be getting a shifty on soon but first up though I have another treat bag for the Easter hunt. The original idea for this bag is not mine, infact it was a swap at convention but there was no name on the bag I have, if it was your swap then please message me and I will happily give credit where it is due :-) As you can see I loved the idea!

I made my bags using the "In Colours" Peach Parfait and Pear Pizzazz with Choc Chip toppers for Josh and Zack and Blushing Bride with Crumb Cake for Zoe

I made the boys one's like a satchel (not that they would know what one is I don't think!)

 with the opening at the back..

and Zoe's more like a handbag

with her opening at the front

and inside the bags???

and finally all together looking pritty ;-)

So, would you like to know how to make one of these little beauties? or another idea here on my blog? Well, why not schedule a workshop with me and let me know what project/ technique you wish to see and we can arrange a date for me to show you!

Thanks for stopping by today, I will be back tomorrow with the last of the Easter Hunt goodies and then the rest of the week I will be sharing class sneak peeks, I have a place or two left this month on Monday or Tuesday, message me if you want to come :-)

Thanks for sticking with me today, I know it was a little picture heavy,

Stampin' Hugs,

Week 2 at Simply Stampin'

Happy Saturday to you all!

Well, what a great response to our new challenge blog, Simply Stampin'! A massive thank you if you managed to join in with the sketch last week. So onto this weeks challenge which is a colour challenge using Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Bravo Burgundy and Very Vanilla. 

Now I have to admit this challenge was well outside of my comfort zone. I rarely, if ever, use Bravo Burgundy, but ended up really happy with the card I made ;-) I used my lovely NEW stamp set from the mini called Little Additions, and yes it is baby orientated but as soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to make it into a New Home card with all the living room elements...

So to make the chair and side table in a pattern (the stamp is solid) I heat embossed onto DSP with versamark and clear embossing powder and then inked over them to make them "pop" from the paper

I added a sentiment to the end of the Top Note Die cut shape but onto Vellum Card stock which I tied with Linen Thread

I love the little picture frames from the same set. I inked these with my Marker Pens,  missing the picture that said "so cute" so as to make it less baby and instead added the coffee cup from Itty Bitty Bits

And I also added a little bit of detail to the inside,

Well, that's this weeks challenge, I do hope you can join in with us this week too, don't forget to visit the other DT's blogs for loads more inspiration!

Thanks for looking and I hope you have a lovely weekend with lots more of that lovely sun around :-D

Stampin' Hugs,