Another Welcome Christmas Card

Here is another card made with the Welcome Christmas stamp set.

I only made one of this card as it was for a special person over in Australia. There is loads of Dazzling Diamonds on this one, to make the snow glisten.

Supplies:
Stamps: Welcome Christmas, Sentiment from Contempo Christmas
Card: Soft Suede, Whisper White
Ink: Soft Suede
Accessories: Christmas Cocoa DP, Dazzling Diamonds, Whisper white 5/8" Satin Ribbon.

Welcome Christmas Card

Ohh Gosh, I hadn't realised it was such a long time ago that I posted on my blog. I can only apologise to my readers. Life has become a little manic and some things have had to give. But I have managed to make my xmas cards and send out to everyone so I can now share them online.

My first card is made with the lovely Christmas Cocoa designer paper that is part of the Bundle Up offer. (DONT FORGET YOU ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS LEFT TO ORDER) and the fabulous Welcome Christmas stamp set.

This stamp set is one of my favourites, there is so much you can do with it.  I have more cards to show you using this set so make sure you call back over the next few days... If you would like to order any of the Bundle Up sets before the offer finishes please email me

Supplies:
Stamps: Welcome Christmas, Sentiment from Contempo Christmas
Card: Soft Suede, Whisper White, Real Red
Ink: Basic Black, Soft Suede
Accessories: 1\4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Trim Border Punch. Christmas Cocoa DP.

Advent Calendar

Those Birthday cards are safely on their way to Australia and I was going to share them with you today, but on reflection I think I will wait until I know they have been received just in case the person they are intended for see them.
So instead I will share a commission I completed end of last week. The person wanted a Frank Lampard Advent Calendar but couldn't find one anywhere! Someone suggested I may be able to make one. I found it a bit of a challenge at first to come up with a design, but once I started it came together quite well.  I am afraid the photographs are not that good and it looked better IRL.

I made 24 little boxes 1 1/2 inches square which could hold a chocolate each and decorated them with the snowflake from the 'Season of Joy' set.  Each box was numbered and on the inside of the lid of each box I put a picture of Frank Lampard, so as each day passes the photo appears on the top of the box, like below.

I was requested to include a box for Christmas Day, so I made this box bigger for a much bigger treat to be put inside. The 'Do Not Open' stamp from the Winter Post set was perfect for this box.  Well tomorrow is the 1st December and the big countdown starts... I still haven't done much of my present buying and must really get a bit more organised...

Remember the Bundle Up offer is still on during December where you can get your FREE ribbon.  See this post for more details.  Make sure you order early so you are not disappointed.  

Roomie Gifts

It is a tradition to give a small gift to the person you share a room with during Convention. I wasn't sure what to make and then saw this tutorial over at Splitcoast Stampers. I thought it would be a great idea to make one each for Rebecca and Michelle. I had to adapt the measurements a little because the tissue boxes I bought where not square, so if you follow it be careful.

Here are my creations using the beautiful Greenhouse Gala Designer Papers and the Ornate Flowers stamp set.

I also made a little gift bag for each gift.

I have been busy today making some Xmas cards and  two special birthday cards that need to be posted off soon to Australia.  I will take a photo tomorrow in daylight and share with you all very soon.

Convention swaps

Well I'm Back.... got back from the second European Stampin Up! Convention late last night and couldn't wait to sleep in my own bed. I have had such a ball the last two days, my feet havn't touched the floor. I love spending time with people who enjoy crafting as much as I do.

Now at any Stampin' Up! event us demo's attend we always try and swap a little card with each other. I love doing this because you can get such inspiration from other crafters.
Now like I said in my previous post. October was such a busy month for me, and I knew I would have to start on my swaps early if I was to get them all completed. So I decided to use a stamp set and colours that I already knew where going to stay in the new catalogue.  So I used Trendy Trees.

This is just a close up of the card.  I actually made 120 of these.  Here is just a small portion of them.

I did want to make more than 120 swaps but must confess to getting a little fed up making up the same design.  So I decided to make a few different ones.

 Although this design is quite simple it was time consuming.  The picture doesn't show it very well but there is shading all around the heart, paper piercing on the Pink card and fixing the little tags with the brad was a tad fiddly.  So only 40 where made of these little beauties LOL

Next week I intend to fill you all in on all the Convention fun we all had, so do pop back to check it out. 

Card 1

Stamps: Trendy Trees, Basic Phrases

Card: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery

Ink: Melon mambo, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze.

Accessories: Small Corner Punch, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Card 2

Stamps: Punch Potpourri, Tiny Tags

Card: Crumb cake, Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink

Ink: Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Regal Rose

Accessories: Full Heart Punch, Jewelry Tag Medium Punch, Sponge Dauber

Silver Brad, Mat Pack & Paper-piercing Tool

Golden Wedding

Oh my, where has the month of October gone. It was my intention to keep my blog updated a bit more regular than I have been, but time has just got away from me this month.

I have been doing so many things. The most important thing along with all the sporting competitions that my son has taken part in is my Mum and Dad celebrated their GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ! Yes 50 years. What an achievement.
The family got together and celebrated last weekend. Of course I had to make Mum & Dad their card. I decided to use the flowers from the Vintage Vogue stamp set and embossed them with Gold embossing powder. The background has been created with the Cornelli Lace Jumbo wheel with Crumb Cake ink. I also used Gold Miri Card and Gold ribbon from my stash.

Here is a close up of the embossed flowers

and of course a tag for the present.

I stupidly forgot to photograph the present all wrapped up with the matching ribbon used on the card. It was probably because I has left it until the last minute to wrap it up and was running late to get to my Sisters. What am I like..LOL

I have been doing allot of crafting this month as well as celebrating. It is the most exciting time for all Stampin' Up! Demo's. We are having Convention on the 5th and 6th November.

I have been so busy getting all my swaps and gifts ready for this event. This is what I have been up to today.  I have already made 150 swaps, but decided to make just a few more..

Of course I can't show you any of these finished projects just yet or I will spoil the surprise for my roomies and friends.  While I am away I will schedule a couple of posts showing you my swaps and of course when I return from Convention I will share all the fun we demo's had.

Be sure to come back won't you.

In-Colour Collectors Club

This year we are lucky to have the new beautiful In-Colours.  These colours will last for two years before being retired and we will get 5 new colours each year. To give you the apportunity to collect all these In-Colours I am running this club.

I need FIVE people for this club and it will run for 5 months (I will run it each time I have 5 people interested)

Each month you will be assigned one of the five in-colours and during the month you will receive the following items in that colour.

CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD

A4 CARDSTOCK (24 smooth sheets)

1/2" STITCHED-POLY RIBBON (13.7M)

8 SHEETS OF 12X12 PATTERNED PAPER

STAMPIN' WRITE MARKER

INK REFIL

Each person in the club will be made the hostess for one month.  On that month as a Hostess you will also receive One pack of Rhinestones, A Level 1 Hostess stampset and £15 to spend as you wish from the Idea book and catalogue. 

This club will cost £29 per month if you collect the your items from me

or £32 if you have them posted out to you.

If you would like to take advantage of spreading the cost of purchasing these products and would like to join this club...email me to book your place.

Join a Hostess Club

Do you love the Stampin’ Up! Products and want to build up your collection a bit at a time?

Do you wish you could own one of the Level 1 Hostess stampsets, but you don't want to host a workshop?

This club may be the answer.

How does it work

You commit to spend £15 per month from the Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalogue for 10 months.  You can spend more if you wish and if you know you would spend £30 a month you can take two places in the club.  (Postage and Packing will be charged extra)

What are the Benefits

As well as the products you order you will also get..

• Free copy of the Idea Book and Catalogue (rrp £5.95)
• Once during the 10 months (or twice if you take two places) you will receive Free Hostess Benefits of 1 Level One stamp set and £15 to spend in the Idea Book and Catalogue (based on sales of at least £150)
• Project ideas, Special extra's such as mini kits, small gifts and prizes.

How do I join

Each club will start when I have 10 places filled.  You don't need to know 9 other people, leave your name and as soon as I have 10 people interested I will start the club. 

Email me if you would like to book a place in this club.

At Last I can show you

The 1st of October is a big day in the Stampin' Up! world here in the UK.  It is launch day of the new catalogue.  There is so much loveliness in here, you are going to want it all.

                                                      Click Here to see catalogue

Now I am sure your wish list will be very long, I know mine is.  I will be announcing some product shares over the weekend, which may help you get some of those wish list items ticked off your list.


If you would prefer to have your own copy of the catalogue then please contact me and I will get one sent out straight away.

Last Chance

With the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue just around the corner, it’s time to bid a fond farewell to several of our favourite stamps and accessories in order to make room for exciting new products. Items on the Last Chance List are only available while supplies last. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Plus, in a rare promotion, select retiring products are up to 50 percent off! Don’t miss this last chance to get them.

Click Here for Last Chance List

Please note:

•This list of retiring products is as complete as we can make it at the present time, but items may be added to or dropped from this list.
•All page numbers refer to the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue.
•Hostess sets do not have a price because they can only be earned by hosting a qualifying workshop.

Check out the list to see which products you can’t do without, then contact me today to place your order. Everything is while stocks last so don't delay and be disappointed.

Anyone ordering £50 or more with me this month will receive an inkpad of your choice,  FREE
so what are you waiting for...........