Happy 30th!

Good morning!

Well what a horrid, windy, wet morning it is here in Bolton! So here is a pretty, spring like card to lift your spirits!

I have used the gorgeous free (yes...free!) Botanical Gardens Designer Vellum Stack, layered onto Wisteria Wonder card to show off that lovely pattern. How do you get it free?? Well, see the end of my post and I'll tell you :)

The glittery numbers are created using Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper and the fab, and very popular, Large Number Framelits. I added the pretty flower die cut and built from the Botanical Builder Framelits. The large flower is just the same size as the one in the pattern on the vellum too! 

So how do you get the vellum stack free? Well quite simply, for every £45 you spend with me, you can choose any one of the Sale-A-Bration items, including this stunning vellum, for free! So if you spend £90 you can have 2 free items, etc! 

You can browse the catalogues by clicking the links over there on the right>>>>>>>>

Thanks for popping by today and I hope you get to make the most of this rubbish weather (by hiding in your craft room and crafting!!)

Botanical Beauties

Hello again! 

Well, today is my birthday so I thought I would share a birthday card with you today :) I've used a wonderful new set of dies for this card, along with a free stamp. Yes you heard right...FREE! 

These are the Botanical Builder Framelits...aren't they fabulous?! There is so much potential for these! :) I cut the flowers out from Daffodil Delight card and inked them with Pumpkin Pie ink and a Sponge Dauber. The leaves are Always Artichoke and I used the matching stamp set, Botanical Blooms, to stamp the veins on them.

Now remember me mentioning the free stamp? Well the sentiment is from that set, which is Sky Is The Limit. I love how the sentiment makes it useful for girly cards as well as man cards! 

It's one of the Sale-a-Bration stamp sets and you can get it free simply by placing an order of £45! For more details, click on the link over there on the right>>> 

This is what I used...

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

If you would like to place an order then please do click on the pictures above :)

Right I'm off for a day out...enjoy your crafting and see you soon!

More free stuff!!

Hello again!

Well today brought with it some very exciting product news! If you have been making the most of Sale-A-Bration then you will LOVE this!

Even more FREE stuff!!

For every £45 you spend until the end of March (or while stock last!) you can choose from even more free Sale-A-Bration items!

There are 2 stamp sets, an In-Colour Accessories Pack and some gorgeous Designer Vellum!! I already know that I will be placing an order just to get my freebies!! 

If you would like me to place an order for you, just contact me, or you can order using my online shop link, over there on the right >>>>>

Have a lovely day and happy shopping!

Singled colour Lotus Blossom

Good morning all!

As promised on Wednesday, here is the final card we made at my craft class last Friday...

We used the gorgeous free Sale-A-Bration Lotus Blossom stamp for this one, and also did it in two colourways.

These are made in Calypso Coral and Coastal Cabana, with a Pear Pizazz stem.

To get the lovely shading in the flowers, I actually used the stamps in the reverse order to the recommended. (each of the 3 stamps has a number order in which to use it printed in the packaging).

I inked up and stamped off stamped the number 3 stamp first (the full flower), then stamped it in place on my card. I then used number 2, then number 1 and got this lovely subtle tone on tone effect, with one ink cartridge. 

Which colour is your favourite? The jury's out on this one for me!

To get your free stamp, simply spend £45 on Stampin' Up! products with me, and you can choose from this, or lots of other gorgeous products! Check out my online shop link in the sidebar >>>>

So I have a girly weekend with som very good friends this weekend, so I may not be around much...it depends how much crafting I get done tonight! I hope you have a fun weekend planned too! Have a good one! :)

Irresistibly Groovy Love

Good morning all!

It's Thursday, (or 'the third day' according to Joey from Friends...I've been watching it a lot whilst decorating!), which means it's time for a new challenge at CAS-Colours and Sketches, and this week is a colour challenge...

I almost forgot to make my card this week, due to having been so busy with the painting, but I managed to pull this together at the last minute last night!

I decided to make a Valentine's card, and given the colours, I thought a male card would work well. I used some of the gorgeous free* Irresistibly Yours DSP from Sale-A-Bration as my background, on a Crumb Cake card base. I punched out a heart using the Sweetheart punch, then stamped one of the hearts from the Groovy Love stamp set inside the aperture.

I stamped 'you' from Happy Watercolor and 'me' using Simply Serif, both in black Stazon. I used Stazon as the stripes on the DSP would resist water based inks. I finished with a little heart punched from Cherry Cobbler using one of the Itty Bitty Accents punches.

*Irresistibly Yours DSP is one of the items you can choose free with each £45 spend!

It was lovely to see so many more entries to last week's challenge and we are looking forward to many more this week!

A card made from freebies!

Good morning crafty peeps!

I hope you're having a good week so far...I spent the day yesterday decorating my living room, and refreshing walls and paintwork throughout the rest of the house. I still have a lot of glossing to do, but I will get there slowly but surely! 

I do have a card to share with you today though...

I have used the lovely new Lotus Blossom stamp that I got free for spending £45 in Sale-A-Bration! I stamped it in Rose Red, Primrose Petals and Pink Pirouette, starting with the darkest colour. This is a 3 step stamp, and it is available in Polymer so it is really easy to line each part up!

Have you seen that gorgeous Irresistibly Yours DSP in the background? Well guess what? That is free too! It is a beautiful, white, embossed, thick paper, and there are 6 different designs, including stripes, stars and polka dots. It is perfect for sponging, as I have done here, or spritzing, or any other different styles of colouring. It is basically the emboss resist technique made easy!

I mentioned that I got the stamp and paper free? That is because it is currently our Sale-A-Bration promotion, and you can choose any product from the brochure free £45 spend! That means if you spend £90, you get 2 free items! And there are lots of lovely things to choose from, including and embellishment kit and even Blendabilities!! Yes, you can get all the Blendabilities absolutely free! (I am currently working on getting them all!)

If you would like to get your freebies, or would like any more information, feel free to get in touch, or use the links on my sidebar >>>>>

Right, I'm off to work, then I may try a spot more painting....or maybe crafting.... ;)

Have a lovely day!

Free Blendabilities anyone??

Hi everyone!

We have had a little break over the Christmas period, but CAS-Colours and Sketches is back for the new year, and we're starting with this fab sketch!

Now I got ahead of myself and made my card before Christmas, so I'm afraid it's another Christmas card! I do love this stamp, Bearing Gifts, but this was the only time I used it!

I stamped it in Memento Black and coloured it with Blendabilities and Stampin' Write markers. I really enjoyed colouring this in...it had been a while since I coloured anything but it was very relaxing.

That little banner of DSP is from All Is Calm...I totally loved this paper!

Here's a tip for you...why don't you get your Blendabilities for free? Yup you heard! You can choose any one of the sets for free as part of the Sale-A-Bration promotion! What a great way to start/add to your collection! For more details, click on the brochure over there on the right >>>

I think today's sketch is a nice one to get us under

way in the new year, don't you? We're looking forward to seeing your creations! :)

Sale-A-Brate good times....COME ON!!

Good morning all!

Well today is a very exciting day for crafters!

There is a lot going on at Stampin' Up! and if you missed it in my last couple of blog posts, here it all is!

First of all, today sees the launch of the brand new Spring/Summer catalogue!! And look how pretty it is!

You see that gorgeous bouquet on the front cover? Well there is a kit to make it in the catalogue!! So not only can you make cards, but you can brighten up your home with your own stunning handmade decor!

So what could be more exciting than a new, fresh catalogue??

Sale-A-Bration!!

What is Sale-a-Bration?? Well, for every £45 you spend with me, either through me, my online shop, or as part of Stampers 6, you get to choose a free item from the Sale-a-Bration brochure!

 (you can view it by clicking the link over in my sidebar on the right, but if you would like a free hard copy, please just contact me and I will be happy to send you one out!)

There are some gorgeous stamps, stunning DSP, and even Blendabilities, that you can choose as your free gift! 

How incredible is that??

There is also a fabulous joining offer...

When you join up, not only do you get to create your own starter kit with £135 worth of products for only £99, but you can also choose from a free kit of your choice from the Spring/Summer catalogue...

,...or two free Sale-a-Bration items of your choice!!

My team is growing nicely, and I would love you to join us...even if you'll only be your own best customer, it's worth it for the discount!! So which freebie will you choose??

So today really is an exciting day!! Please click on the links in my sidebar to check out the new catalogues, order direct from my online shop, or if you would like to know more, please feel free to contact me...I am very happy to help!

Now, go pop the kettle on and have a little browse! 

CAS sketch challenge

Good morning everyone and a big, warm welcome to yet another follower...Linda! I'm honoured to have followers and I hope I can be of inspiration to each and every one of you!

Ok so today is Thursday which means it's a new challenge at CAS - Colours and Sketches. This week is a sketch challenge...what do you think of this?

I do love this layout! I toyed with using a coloured background, but it seemed to 'clog' the card up somewhat, so here is the very clean card I made instead...

I used the flower stem stamp from the hostess set Morning Meadow, and stamped it in Smoky Slate. I added a few little So Saffron flowers punched out with one of the Bitty Punch set, and finished with Bermuda Bay Candy Dots.

The sentiment is from another hostess set...Express Yourself and is stamped in Bermuda Bay. Do you like the shadows? I simple mounted my punched shapes onto Smoky Slate, slightly offset so they look like shadows...cool huh? 

I noticed that my card fits in with the challenge over at Less is More this week - 3 of Something.

Stampin' Up! supplies used

 

Please click on the pictures to buy direct from my online shop.

Don't forget, for every £45 you spend, you get to choose a FREE Sale-a-Bration product! 

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!

SPECIAL OFFER!! Order/host a party with £250 of sales, and choose £65 worth of products FREE! Or join Stampin' Up! and choose £150 of goodies for only £99!! Contact me or see here for more details!

*Sale-a-Bration ends on 31st March, so don't miss your chance to get your free items!*

We look forward to seeing your creations!

Best of Sale-a-Bration!!

Good morning everyone!

I would like to offer a warm welcome to my newest follower, Kate! I hope you enjoy my little blog!

I also want to apologise for my lack of posts this weekend. I had a busy one, with a wedding fair, (which you can read about here), a wedding order to work on and a church meeting last night. 

Anyway, I'm back with a card today using mostly Sale-a-Bration items again. Did you know you have only 6 days to get yours?!

I used the free Sweet Sorbet paper and string on my card...isn't it lovely?! I used the layout from Create With Connie and Mary this week.

The stamped panel is Best of Sale-a-Bration...can you see how I coloured the words 'so much' using 2 different colours to give a shadow effect? This set is also only available until 31st March, along with all of the 'Best of 25 Years' sets. I, for one, will be sad to see them go.

You can get you 'Best Of' sets here, and while you're at it, maybe you'll spend enough to get your FREE Sale-A-Bration items!

For every £45 you spend, you get to choose a FREE Sale-a-Bration product!

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!

SPECIAL OFFER!! Order/host a party with £250 of sales, and choose £65 worth of products FREE! Or join Stampin' Up! and choose £150 of goodies for only £99!! Contact me or see here for more details!

Right...must dash to work! Have a lovely day, even if the weather isn't lovely!

Sale-a-Bration freebies!

Hello sketchy fans!

Before I show you today's sketch for Sketch Saturday, I would like to give a very warm welcome to my newest followers - Cheremene, Erin and Stephanie - I hope you enjoy getting inspiration from my little blog!

And here is my inspiration for you...

I decided to go for something bright and summery, as the sun was shining when I made the card. I used almost all FREE Sale-a-Bration items to make my card, except the sentiment which is from the Express Yourself Hostess Set, and the splodges, which are from Gorgeous Grunge. 

Have you seen the plait across the bottom? I made this using the FREE coloured string that came with the Sweet Sorbet Accessory pack, along with the cork flower stickers. The designer paper is Sweet Sorbet...don't you love the colours?!

You can get your hands on all these FREE goodies for every £45 you spend - you get to choose a FREE Sale-a-Bration product!

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!

SPECIAL OFFER!! Order/host a party with £250 of sales, and choose £65 worth of products FREE! Or join Stampin' Up! and choose £150 of goodies for only £99!! Contact me or see here for more details!

We are looking forward to seeing your wonderful creations!

I'm off to Jen's today, to work on more wedding invitations and to practice setting up our table for our wedding fair on Sunday...wish us luck!

Have a great weekend!

My first inspiration/memory tin

Good morning!

Have you had a good weekend? I had a very productive one, designing 4 wedding invitations, a birthday card and an inspiration tin! So today I'm going to show you the latter one as the birthday one needs to arrive with it's recipient before I share!

I up-cycled a baby milk tin using some of the gorgeous free Sale-a-Bration papers, the free Banner Blast stamps and matching punch and the Spiral Flower Originals die.

I added a circle of paper to the top of the tin and topped it with my rolled roses.

I decorated the peg with some DSP paper and added some punched notelets, using the Artisan Label punch, for writing an inspirational message on.

The idea behind my tin is every time something good happens to you, you write a little note about it and pop it in the tin. Then when you're feeling a little down, or need a pick me up, you open it and hopefully the little notes will remind you that life is actually not as bad as you think!

Another take on the tin is as a baby memory tin, except that it could be for 'Baby's Firsts'...first tooth, first word, first steps etc. I plan to make a few of those in the not too distant future!

Stampin' Up! products used

The Sale-a-Bration items are free with each purchase of £45!! If you would like to place an order with me, you can visit my online shop or contact me directly to place your order.

Today is the first day of half term and I am really looking forward to spending some quality time with Keiran...baking, swimming, cinema, Knowsley Safari Park....it's gonna be a busy week!

Have a lovely Monday!