Update on Retiring Products and a Card!

Hi there,

I am back with a little update on the Last Chance List, there have been a couple of omissions on the original list and so HERE is the new link, for you to check and make sure the stamps/accessories you "need" before they retire on the 30th September are on here or not!! And please remember that some items will sell fast! please email me with your order and I will place it for you straight away :-)

So, I have got a card to share with you today too, it was made for my sister to give to her boyfriend, she saw the card I made for this Simply Stampin' Challenge a while back and loved it, I had unfortunately given it to someone else to use though so I had to re-make it, with a little change around of course!

Some wide striped grosgrain which I ruffled and stitched

Broadsheet Alpha used for the "L" "V" and "E" with the large heart punch and square lattice folder to make the "O" I also used the medallion stamp for the background too

Plenty of distressing and stitching around each layer

and some detail inside to finish

Thanks for dropping by today,

Don't forget I am starting a stamper 6 in October, message me now to reserve your place and get your very own catalogue delivered direct to your door for FREE and then a little SU! goodness each month for 6 months too!! 

Stampin' Hugs,

Spiral Flower Tutorial

Good Morning,
I love it when you make projects using my tutorials but please be sure to link back here and give credit when you make and post to your blog.
Thank-you for your understanding and I hope you enjoy this tutorial xx
I have a had a couple of requests for a tutorial to make these little flowers as shown on THIS CARD so, as requested, here it is!

It is really very simple but with just a couple of little helpful hints along the way ;-)

Supplies needed are here. Just a couple of points here; I used both sizes of punched circles on the card above but for this tutorial I have used the 1+3/8", you can of course use either or both sizes. Also I would highly recommend using Tombow Glue as it dries quickly and very firmly, much faster than ordinary PVA, which is a real bonus! more on that later...

Next you need to cut a very basic spiral as shown, Top Tip here is don't be tempted to make a really narrow spiral, it is too hard to roll and hold and also make your flowers too flat,

Next, start rolling from the outside point,

Add a large dollop of glue to the flatish piece at the bottom,

Now, HOLD, for a good while ;-) perhaps 2 or 3 mins so the middle sticks well to the bottom. If you read yesterday's post this is why it took me far longer than it should have as I was making a few of these I kept letting go too early and they would spring up when I looked away! he he!

So, once the centre is stuck I would recommend leaving them sat under something heavy (like a punch) for a few more minutes, they are very sturdy so won't buckle under the weight, don't worry,

And that's it!

Of course you can always add the little Platinum shimmer paint to the rose to finish using a sponge dauber, Tip I get my paint from out the lid once I shake the bottle,

 All supplies used here are Stampin' Up!

If you would like to order anything or you wold like me to come and demonstrate this technique (or any other) to you and your friends then please email me for details.

I hope you have enjoyed today's tutorial and many thanks to you all for stopping by today,

Stampin Hugs,

Diamond Wedding Wishes

Hi there,

Do you ever have one of those cards that start out simple, you think it will be easy(ish) in your head but yet it takes forever??? Well this card is one of those sort! I started with my (sadly neglected for too long) Medallion stamp, inking it with Platinum Shimmer Paint using a sponge dauber..

Then I moved onto making some pretty flowers except every time I let go of one of those little cuties it would be seem ok, I would turn round and up it had sprung...more glue, more holding, more sitting it under a punch! Lol! Obviously I need more patience?! Who? Moi?  I finished them off with a dab more shimmer paint.

Sentiment is computer generated and printed onto White Vellum Card stock, it is such good quality this vellum, so lovely and thick to use, I also added a few Stampin' Up! Basic Rhinestones to bling it up a bit,

and finally I added a little strip inside to finish it off,

Having said all that I am pleased with the final card, even if it did take a lot longer than anticipated ;-)

Do let me know what you think??
Thanks for stopping by today and listening to me babble on. I hope you have a great day whatever you are doing, especially if it involves ink and/or paper ;-) 

Stampin' Hugs,

Dad's Birthday

Hello there,

A few days ago it was Neils Dad's birthday and so here is the card I made for him, now it is very different from the usual sort of card I make so please be honest and tell me truthfully what you think??? I mean I liked it but it I think it is just so different.. I used a base of Soft Suede and teamed it with Brocade Blue,

Birthday was stamped with the Just Perfect Alpha and punched with the Jewelery Punch I threaded it with Linen Thread which was then wrapped around Silver Brads, base stamped with the lovely Medallion stamp,

across the bottom I stamped some Twill Tape with the little flourish from Tiny Tags in matching inks, I then sponged the tape with Soft Suede to "dirty" it up a bit, finishing it with staples,

I decorated it inside too :-)

and the arty angle where you can see I have left the tags loose so you get some movement with them,

Thanks for stopping by today, Hoping your school holidays are going well ;-)

Stampin' Hugs

Medallion Wedding

Hello,

I hope you are all enjoying not having to do the school run! I am certainly enjoying the rest from it!

So, I was asked to make a wedding card for a friend who's sister is getting married soon, now I just love the Medallion (p 60) anyway, but it just sooo perfect for wedding cards.

I used Mellow Moss as a base colour on some pearlescent card from my stash, as this was a similar colour to the bridesmaid dresses. Now unfortunately I didn't have the Mellow Moss stamp pad or even the spot, just the pen and re-inker so I was a bit worried how I would be able to huff all over such a large stamp if I used the pen and then I had an idea! (it's OK I was sitting down, lol) I put a couple of drops of the re-inker (p72 & 73) into a lid from some SU! buttons and added a couple of drops of white shimmer paint (mini p 21), I then used a sponge dauber to apply the paint directly to the stamp, hey presto! the colour you need without the pad, I was trilled with the results it gave me too,

Here is the inside with a slightly more vintage look, ie: not perfect, on purpose I hasten to add! sentiment from a sab set, no longer available,

And here is the arty angle, ribbon is Kraft taffeta (p 87) topped with a yummy Filigree brad (p 85) in the centre of which is a gem brad (p 86)

Well, that's all from me today, don't forget to let me know what you think :-) and if you need a mini catalogue email me sarah-janerae@sky.com and I will pop one in the post to you asap.

I have another busy day ahead, getting the house ready for the builders :-)

Enjoy your day too,

Hugs Sarah-Jane xxx

Medallion Thank-You's

Hello to you all,

I have a set of note cards I made to share with you today, I made these for the lady who hosted the charity ladies day I went to on Friday. It went well and I made a £10 for the charity selling the tree chocs I showed to you which all adds up doesn't it? I also bought a couple of raffle tickets, and guess what?? I won! a lovely thick rug in beautiful browns too, it's lovely, I am saving it though 'till I get my extension done next summer :0) (I will be getting a craft room, YAY!) anyways, onto the gift set...

Now I have to give credit to Monica and Marlene for inspiration for these cards. As you know I love the medallion stamp already but hadn't thought about using it with craft white ink, that is until I saw Monica's note cards. And the lovely black edge is inspired by the Shoe Box Swap we made when we went to Oxford for our Jems weekend. I loved it so decided to re-create it on these, so Thank-You to both you lovely ladies **mwah**

This is the box I made to keep them in, I used a lovely brad from the Hodgepodge Hardware set (1 last share left, see side bar for details on how to get your inky hands on a taster) Sentiment is from Sincere Salutations,

And finally here is the whole set together, I inked up the medallion stamp with Basic Grey ink, stamped it off then stamped it on the corner of the envelope to get the faded look, all supplies SU! and available through me. I hope you like :0)

I'm off to town today with hubby to hit the Christmas present list, back tomorrow, with SU! does home work!!

Hugs Sarah-Jane xx

Medallion Engagement

Helloooo to you all,

I have an Engagement card for you today.

It was a request for my sister and her other half to give to a relative on his side, no particular colour just "They are young, so modern please"

I am thrilled with how this one came out, I LOVE this new Medallion stamp too. I haven't bought any I don't like yet tho, have I? rofl!

Basic black card to layer the Whisper White onto, Sentiment from Baroque Motifs, Ribbon from my stash,

I printed the inside words from my computer and prettied it up in the corner with the same Medallion stamp again in Basic Black,

Close up of brad which is from my stash~but SU! have added clear rhinestone brads to the new catty, yay! (I will be adding these to my next order as this is one of my last! If you want to join me please email me for more info)

Finally an angled shot,

I used foam dimensionals to lift the whole panel on the front,

I hope Amber and Rich (and the happy couple of course) like it, What do you think?? do let me know :0)

Have a lovely day,

Hugs Sarah-Jane xxx

Look what the man in brown bought me!!

Hello folks,

Just thought I would share with you quickly what the lovely UPS man delvered to my house today :0)

I'm so excited to start playing but unfortunately I have had a bad head all day and now I'm off to work, maybe tomrrow morning I'll get a chance to play....

Just look at this lovely designer paper and ooooo Kraft card!

Yummy striped ribbon, buttons and new punches,

And alll these stamps !!!!!!!

Best of all the large medallion and the set to the right of it (punches 3) were both FREE!!!!!

If you need anything you see here or other goodies from the catty, including the catty itself then email me on sarah-janerae@sky.com and I would be happy to help you,

Thanks for sharing this excitement with me :0) Back tomorrow with a couple of cards,

Hugs Sarah-Jane xxx