Paper Flowers

At last I found myself able to craft today. The last week or so has been a little manic. Many of you that know me, know that my son plays cricket and this week the season kicked off (or should that be bowled off) lol. He plays for the U13 and U15 teams as well as in one of the Saturday teams. To top this he also plays bowls for the local club and next weekend is in trials to be selected to play for Suffolk U25 team. This last week we have had 3 cricket matches and 2 bowls matches so I haven't been home much.  But today we where all at home for a welcomed rest.

I decided to have a go at making some paper flowers.

I was so pleased how it turned out. I decided to use Pink Pirouette card as I wanted to try and make a vintage style flower and thought this a suitable colour.  I loved the flower so much I couldn't wait to get using it.  I decided to create a pillow box using my new BIG SHOT and PILLOW BOX die in Baja Breeze card.

I love these two colours together, they seem so romantic.  The leaves are made from Pear Pizzazz card using the new sizzlits die 'Little Leaves' from the mini catalogue.

I am now experimenting with different colours for the flowers, so expect some more flower related projects soon.

This next week is another sport filled week so I best get myself organised with crafting I can complete on the go.

See you soon. x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 2

There is a new challenge blog called Simply Stampin' Challenge. Last week there was a sketch to follow and this week the challenge is to use the following colours -

Now these are not normally colours I would choose to use myself. But this is what it is all about to challenge yourself.  So off I went to the cabin and fiddled and faffed and came up with this.

Boy was it a challenge, but I am so happy with the results.  To bling it up I placed our beautiful rhinestones in the centre of the flowers.

Supplies:
Stamp: Just Believe
Card: Wild Wasabi, Bravo Burgundy, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla
Ink: Bravo Burgundy
Accessories: 1-1/4" circle punch. Scallop Trim Border, Rhinestones, Subtles Designer Paper stack

Build A Blossom

Thank you everyone who have left lovely comments on yesterdays post. I am feeling much better today, so made sure I got into the cabin and crafted today.

There is one stamp set in the mini catalogue that is fast becoming my favourite and that is Build a Blossom on page 12. It doesn't look much but boy am I having fun creating different colour combos. Today I used Concord Crush on Whisper white and punched out the petals using the Blossom Petals Punch.

I decided to use a button and ribbon in the centre of the flower and choose a Pumpkin Pie button from the Brights Designer Button pack. Don't the two colours look great together.  I decided to follow that colour theme throughout.

Supplies:
Stamps: Build A Blossom, Just Believe
Card: Concord Crush, Whisper White, Certainly Celery
Ink: Concord crush, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Button, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Blossom Petals Punch, Concord Crush Poly Ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Taffeta Ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Designer Paper

The weather forecast for Norfolk this weekend is sunny and warm, but I'm going to be stuck inside both days as my son is playing in bowls tournaments.  But it does give me the opportunity to browse the mini catalogue yet again and plan some more projects.  If you would like a copy of the Mini catalogue, please contact me and I will get one sent out to you.

Have a good weekend. x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 1

Hi Folkes.

I finished work yesterday for three weeks and was so looking forward to getting my cabin and crafting, but my dear son has given me a shocking cough and cold. I am hacking away constantly, so much so my sides ache!!. However I did force myself to go in there this afternoon and create a card for a new challenge blog, Simply Stampin' Challenge.

Here is what I created. Considering I am feeling unwell, I am quite pleased with the result.

Supplies:
Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Butterfly Prints, Basic Phrases 
Card: Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Not Quite Navy
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Versamark
Accessories: Butterfly Punch, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Scallop Trim Border,
Basic Pearls, Clear Embossing Powder, Corner Punch.

Mothers Day card

This is the card I made for my wonderful Mum.

I decided to use the Greenhouse Garden stamp set and the two step stamping technique.  It is such a fun technique to do and gives you such fantastic results.

Supplies:
Stamps: Greenhouse Garden,  Occasional Greetings
Card: Kraft (from my stash), Old Olive, Whisper White, Certainly Celery
Ink: Melon Mambo, basic Grey, Old Olive
Accessories: So saffron from DP Subtles Collection, Basic Pearls, Two-Step bird punch

MINI 2011

View on-line Here

At last I can share the New Mini catalogue with you all.  It has been so so hard to keep this under wraps until today!

The most exciting news is -  We now stock the BIG SHOT die cutting system

 along with a whole host of dies exclusive to Stampin' Up!

If you would like a paper copy of the mini or place an order then please email me.

Love and Future Wedding

I received an excited email a few days ago from my lovely downline Alex, letting me know that she had become engaged...... how wonderful is that.  I can remember the excitement I felt when I became engaged all those many years ago (we celebrate 30 years of marriage this year!!)

So of course, I wanted to send Alex and her future husband a card to congratulate them both.

I decided to use pretty pinks for the card, so picked Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette and Rose Red.  Of course I had to use our fabulous pearls to finish off the scallop border.

Don't they look wonderful and add such an elegant touch to the card.

Supplies:
Stamps: I (Heart) Hearts, Cheers and Wishes
Card: Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red
Accessories: Heart Punch, Basic Pearls


Don't forget, the new Mini Catalogue Launches on the 1st April.  Check back to see all the fabulous new items I will have to offer.

Hello.. I am still here

Oh Gosh I can't believe it has been twenty three days since I blogged. There has been so much going on in our household the past three weeks. Firstly my son turned 13 on the 13th, so we had family celebrations and a shopping trip into Norwich so he could buy the Ipod Touch that he had been saving for. Then came my brothers birthday on the 16th. I made this card for him. A clean and simple style using paper from the fabulous Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack. I have to admit to becoming a lover of these stacks and have been using them a lot recently.

And behold on the same day as his birthday my brother became a Grandad! so yes I became a Great Aunt!! hmm he is not sure about grandad and I'm not sure about the Great Aunt LOL but anyway, we welcomed baby Katelynn into the family and she is the most adorable baby with a head of beautiful black hair.

I do have more craft items to share with you, but  a lot of them are using product from the upcoming mini catalogue, so I am unable to share until after the 1st April, Sorry, but I can assure you you are going to love what is in there!  so If you would like a mini catalogue posted out to you please contact me and I will post one straight away.  You won't be disappointed.

And lastly I thought I would share what we had this evening.... made by my son at school today.

Needless to say all that is left now are crumbs ...LOL.

March Frenzy

'Happy St David's Day' to all my Welsh readers. I know my Dad will be wearing a daffodil in his lapel with pride today.

So March is here and with it another great offer from Stampin' Up! called March Frenzy.  You can get up to 30% off selected items.  Check out the list here.

The offers are available from 1st - 31st March 2011 or until stocks last so don't wait, if there is something on the list you would like, email me straight away.

SALE-A-BRATION

Yes it's the time of year that Stampin' Up! fans wait for. FREE STAMPS for anyone spending £45 (before postage charges) Yes for each £45 spend between 30th December and 28th February 2011 you can choose from the following limited edition sets.

BLISS

SWEET SUMMER

PUNCH BUNCH

SO HAPPY FOR YOU

Aren't they all just gorgeous.  I want them all....... If you are like me and can't make up your mind which set to have then how about hosting a party.  Invite friends, family and neighbours into your home to show them this fantastic offer.  I will come along and give you all a fun time playing along with these fantastic products.  If your party attracts sales of £300 (before postage) you as the hostess get to choose one set free.  What are you waiting for.... Contact me today to book your date (don't leave it too long as dates are already filling up fast) or if you wish to place an order.

Over the next few days I will be posting some cards made with these SAB stamps so make sure you pop back soon.