Pretty Papillon

Hello everyone! 

How was your bank holiday? I had a lovely time with my two favourite people...we visited Morecambe, played Game of Life, went to the skate park, watched a couple of movies...just brilliant! 

Today I'm showing a mini card I made using one retired embossing folder, a lovely butterfly and a favourite sentiment...

This delicate butterfly is stamped from Papillon Potpourri onto Vellum Cardstock, and punched using the Elegant Butterfly punch. 

The sentiment is part of a set of 'two part' sentiments, Petite Pairs. The inside says 'For everything you are to me'. Isn't that lovely??

Speaking of retired items, have you got the stamps, punches and accessories you wanted from the retiring list?? There are still tonnes of bargains to be had, with many items discounted by 80%!! Just click on the link below to find your bargains!

I have a couple of days off now, so I hope to get some serious crafting done! Have a lovely Tuesday!

Some Bright Blossoms!

Good morning all (again!)

So have you seen the very exciting news?? If you haven't, click here and read all about the 25% off 25 stamps promotion! 

I have something to show you using one of the stamps that is on offer, and it is also the swap I created for my crafting reward day in Frodsham on Sunday.

I have used the Bright Blossoms stamp set and all this year's In Colours for this card. The embossed frame is created using the Designer Frames embossing folders and the ribbon is Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffle Stretch Ribbon. I finished with the sentiment from the hostess set Express Yourself and some Crystal Effects on the flowers.

Here are all 14 of my swaps, and I got some stunning swaps back! It was a brilliant day crafting with fellow Pinkies Demos and I learnt lots of things, got loads of ideas, and made 3 fantastic projects which I will show you this week. 

If you would like to order any of the special 25% off stamps sets, you can do so by clicking on my shop now button on my sidebar, or feel free to contact me and I will place your order for you! You only have 1 week to grab a bargain!!

Challenges
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Sister Act - Anything Goes

Bye for now! :)

A Pretty Colour Combo

Good morning!

I have a card here that I made last night with one of the embossing folders that I have had a while and never used! I have also used a very pretty colour combination from Colour Q, though I have used Pool Party in place of Bermuda Bay as I don't have that colour yet!

Anyway, come check out my card...

I brushed the edges of the frame using Real Red ink and the Sponge Daubers. The butterfly is from the stunning Papillon Potpourri set and is stamped in Island Indigo.

I matted the panel onto Pool Party DSP and the banner strip is Certainly Celery DSP. I finished with Pool Party bakers twine and some nail art gems.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White, Pool Party

Stamps - Papillon Potpourri, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink - Island Indigo, Real Red

Designer Series Paper - Subtles

Embossing - Designer Frames EF

Bakers Twine - Pool Party

If you would like to find out more about the gorgeous Stampin' Up! products, or to order any, please do contact me and I will be happy to help!

I also hold Stampin' Up! parties and workshops, so if you would like to find out more, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Challenges

Retro Sketches - #67

Colour Q - #193

Addicted To Stamps And More - CAS

Let's Craft and Create - Things With Wings

Thanks for popping by. I have my parents over for tea later so I may not get any crafting done, but hopefully I'll see you tomorrow!