Vintage Verses Double Dose!

Hello there,

Last week I was playing around with the very lovely Vintage Verses (free sale-a-bration set) and the also leaving us when SAB is finished, Sycamore Street DSP. Now, I had the espresso and crumb cake card panel, which was also tied with linen thread, already made up from an age ago and so I finally came up with this card to make use, no waste here folks!

 I had used the ever brilliant square lattice folder on the background

 and spritzed the sentiment using the  rich razzleberry marker and spritzing tool

So, I loved this card so much I decided to make it for this weeks class, changing it up slightly...

 we used the Lacy Brocade embossing folder and added a touch more colour and the same paper pack but different patterns!

Well, I hope you like today's two of a kind?

I'll be back tomorrow with more cardy goodness but remember if you want free SAB goodies you only have 'till the 22nd to get your order to me ;-)

Stampin' hugs form me for today

More Satmpin' Up! Create a Cupcake

Hi there,

I have a quick little card using the soon to be going from the Spring Mini Create a Cupcake stamp set and punch, I ma going to miss this little punch, not least because it will go fantastically with one of the fab NEW stamp sets from the new Summer mini that is just around the corner ;-)

So, today's card uses embedded embossing which I was reminded of from Christmas by a card Jules made last week (or so) Cheers Jules!

 I stamped the sentiment from Curly Cute before embossing with the Square Lattice Folder

 and an arty angle to finish ;-)

OK, another quick post but I do have a very different Spiced Paisley card tomorrow for you!

Stampin' Hugs from me tonight

Christmas Stamp-a-Stack

Hello,

I know I said I would be sharing this months class projects with you today but I decided first to show you the projects we will be making at the Stamp-a-Stack class I am holding later this month,

Monday 19th FULL, Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st September.

I only have a few spaces left for this class now so EMAIL me asap to reserve your place.

We will be making 10 post friendly cards in this class, this simply means they will not need a large letter stamp, they are so pricey now aren't they?! And I decided to use the soon to be retiring Jolly Holiday DSP for these projects so have gone with a co-ordinating and traditional colour scheme of Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and Crumb Cake, retiring products can be found HERE.

We will be making 2 each of 5 designs:

 With envelopes and all materials included for just £12!

Class runs from 9.30-12.30 for this one as I don't want you to be too rushed. To reserve your place then please email me sarah-janerae@sky.com or call 023 8084 3597

I look forward to seeing you at this class ;-)

Stampin' Hugs,

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,

Teachers Cards!

Hello!
I have finally remembered to post the teachers cards I mentioned a few days ago, he he! We get there in the end eh?
But before I share the cards with you a quick reminder that I have still got a special offer or two running along side Stampin' Up's promotion, go HERE to read all about them but hurry, they finish in a little over a week :-)

Right, time for some teachers cards with Mr Owl. These cards were a request from a friend so I still have to make mine, eek! Better get cracking I think..

I used the old faithful Tart and Tangy, just perfect for teachers ;-) and as I didn't know of these were for men or women I had to keep them neutral so used linen thread instead of ribbon,

Teacher Owl with a free font I downloaded, can't remember the name, sorry!

and all 5 together

Well that's today's cards for you, I will be back tomorrow with this weeks Simply Stampin' Challenge card but don't forget you still have today to enter this weeks sketch challenge, we would love for you to join in :-)

And don't forget to come and say 'Hi' if you are at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Fair this weekend!
Stampin' Hugs,

A Couple of Thank-You Cards

Good morning,

Apologies for my absence yesterday, I have been busy designing and prepping for Owl Punch Class on Monday and Tuesday next week,

ONLY A COUPLE OF SPACES LEFT ON MONDAY NOW, email me to reserve your place asap!!

I am running really late this month with the charity class last week and up-coming shows too! Just a little reminder I am at Lyndhurst Community Centre again this Sunday, do pop in if you are in the area, I will be sure to take plenty to see ;-) and not forgetting The Steam and Craft Show at Netley Marsh the weekend after (22, 23, 24th July), link in side bar, there is plenty to see and do there, sure to be a great day out for all the family :-D

Anyway, I like to add a card with my orders (or just after if they come straight to you) and this is what I made last week for a couple of ladies,

Crumb Cake base with same coloured layer which I embossed with Square Lattice folder after I stamped the sentiment from Thank-You Kindly. Finished with some yummy wide striped grosgrain ribbon to finish, I also did up a little bag of ribbon for each of the ladies ;-)

Well, that's me for today, short and sweet I am afraid, I will be back tomorrow with Nicky's card from last week,

Look forward to seeing you here!

Stampin' Hugs,

More for Men!

Good morning to you!

Well, it's absolutely dreadful here today, it hasn't stopped raining this morning at all! It's supposed to be the summer isn't it?? lol!

Anyway, as I said yesterday I have had out Engraved Greetings and I made another card for a man using it. {It's O.K. this is the last for a little while :-)}

 Now, I made this card using a combo from the colour coach so I know the colours work together fine, I like the layout, I love all the elements especially the sentiment (as you know) however, I am just not in love with this card...

I think it might be the Pumpkin Pie, I don't mind orange, especially in the *ahem* summer, but I suppose I only like it with certain combos and this might just be a bit too far out of my comfort zone?!

Again I layered up the sentiment

and inside was decorated to match too,

Well, anyway, I am sure you guy's will let me know what you think of today's card ;-)

Thanks, as always, for taking the time to visit here, I really appreciate it
Stampin' Hugs for today

Mens Birthdays!

Good morning!

Apologies for a lack of post yesterday, the housework monster reared it's ugly head and made me do it!! ha ha! But now I have a clean house so last night I crafted 'till  the wee early hours of the morning, ah happy days...

Anyway, I am just off to town but wanted to share this card with you first, as you saw on Monday I have had Engraved Greeting out so decided to make a couple of "boyish" cards with the brilliant birthday sentiment,

I used an old Mojo sketch again and the colour combo of Old Olive, Night of Navy and a touch of Daffodil Delight with the Square Lattice Embossing folder used on the panels behind for a bit of texture. The background was stamped using Trendy Trees and Circle Circus,

I layered up the "H" and "B" as I always seem to do with this image ;-)

and well, as you know, no card is complete without a bit of ribbon and a button, even on a mans card! I made a know instead of a bow and Voila! a manly ribbon treatment! (I hope) he he!

and finally a bi of stitching to tie in the inside,

O.K. I really have to dash off now!

Thanks as always for dropping by today and I hope you get a chance to get inky today :-D

Stampin' Hugs,

WOYWW....

Good morning!

I am a lot later today in posting but I am here ;-)

'tis horrible here again today so, nothing else for it but to hide away in my craft room! always a silver lining!!

So, here is my desk, I didn't manage to get involved last week but congrats to Julia on her 2 year anniversary, I am looking forward to smooching round all your desks and seeing your PIF's.

I have a couple of changes to my workspace this week..for a start it actually tidy (for me!)

A closer look to the right, and I have swapped my bottom punch bar to above the other one and gotten a cd rack which I put along the desk to hold my ink pads and new style SU! punches, it also gives me a little shelf,  which I can keep more "stuff" upon ;-)

and to the left which is probably a better pic of the cd holder tbh, plus a few home made bits for the craft fairs I have been attending.

and some crafty goodness too, I used my embossing folders to add a little prettiness to these small serviettes I picked up in Ikea the other day, I think they would be fab for adding a little extra touch to say a birthday, summer bbq or even a wedding table..

and a closer look at the patterns, L-R Square Lattice, Vintage Wallpaper and Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folders, all Stampin' Up!

Right, I am going to have a really good try at getting round to as many of your desks as possible today! 

But thanks to you for visiting me today, I will be back tomorrow with more crafty goodness,

Stampin' Hugs,

Congratulations Jane!

Good Morning!

Well we had a lovely day yesterday strawberry picking, we picked plenty and ate one or two too ;-)

Anyway, as promised here is the card I made for Jane, the lucky winner of the prize draw I was running, a new one starts on Sunday, more details HERE. This card was inspired by the CPS sketch this week, a great one I think I will use again and again!

Base is Not Quite Navy, a colour I have really started to love of late ;-) with Crumb Cake and Baja Breeze, I "discovered" this combo when I ordered some card this month. These three were together in the delivery and I decided to make my next card using them!

I used Seam Binding ribbon in Baja Breeze (In THIS share) to make another double bow,

I stitched round the Crumb Cake layer attaching the Vellum Card stock sentiment from the Level 2 hostess set Something to Celebrate, you can earn this for FREE, ask me how sarah-janerae@sky.com . I also added some Basic Rhinestones to finish this bit off,

The fireworks stamp is from the often overlooked set New Years Celebration, it also has a Champagne Bottle and Glasses amongst others too ;-)

I also stitched and stamped inside

and a final side view showing off the Square Lattice Embossed layer too,

I really hope Jane likes her prize and this card and also that it arrives before she see's this post! ha ha!

Thanks for stopping by today, I will be back tomorrow with my Simply Stampin' Challenge card, do stop by if you get a chance.

Stampin' Hugs,