Happy Birthday Dad!

Hi and Happy Valentine's Day!

It's also my Dad's birthday today so I'm going to share the card I made for him...

I have used the Wetlands stamp set again, while I still have it on loan from Jen! I sponged the background using Soft Sky and Wild Wasabi, then stamped the birds. The goose was stamped in Early Espresso and I sponged Chocolate Chip ink over it to make it look 'real'. I then cut it out to give some dimension and interest.

I used my new Hardwood stamp for the background, stamping it with Sahara Sand onto Sahara Sand cardstock. I added some Crumb Cake Seam Binding across the middle and finished with my sentiment and a wooden button from the Designer Naturals buttons.

I used the sketch at Mojo Monday as my inspiration...

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I do have a Valentine card to show you at some point this weekend, but it was a commission so I have to be sure it was given to the recipient before I can blog it!

Have a wonderful day today, whatever you're up to!

Hostess and Hardwood

Hello hello!

How are you? I really hope you are safe and weathered last night's storm ok. Wasn't it vicious?! 

It's time for a new challenge over at CAS - Colours and Sketches and it's a sketch...



So here is what I came up with...

After being out of stock due to it's popularity my Hardwood stamp finally arrived this week so I couldn't resist having a play! Isn't it gorgeous?? I teamed it with the fab hostess set Nature's Hello and the complimentary Secret Garden set.

I stamped two sets of leaves onto the card base and added another two die cut sets.

The great thing is that this set is compatible with the Secret Garden Framelits, so I cut the flower out with my Bigshot nice and easily!

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I really do like how this card turned out...it has a nice clean, fresh feel about it!

The hostess only stamps are available when you spend £150 or if you host a party with total sales of £150 or more...so if you would like to book your party with me, please do contact me! (And I'll bring the cake too!)

Have a great day!

A little home decor

Hey everyone!

I have seen lots of pretty handmade home decor items around the net lately, so I decided to make something myself. I recently got the Spiral Flower Die so I thought I would make some rolled roses and see what happened....here is the result...

I must admit, I have used non SU! card for the roses as I was 'playing', but after this first attempt I think I will have a go with some of the gorgeous card we have!

I made a heart frame by die cutting the two largest dies from the Hearts Collection Framelits, then I glued the flowers onto it along with some leaves which I punched from Core'dinations cardstock using the Bird Punch. I then attached a loop of Crochet Trim to hang it with.

I really enjoyed making this...it was something different and I think I mat make some for my stall for later this year! One brilliant thing with the Spiral Flower die is that you can cut lots of flowers at once, cutting down the time to make this...I managed to cut 8 at once!

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If you were to buy each of the products I used to make this project you would be entitled to choose any item FREE from the Sale-a-Bration brochure! How fab is that?! If you would like more information about Sale-a-Bration, please feel free to contact me!

Have a lovely Wednesday!

Anyone for freebies??

Hello peeps!

When I send out my Stampers 6 orders each month, I like to include a little something for them...a small gift and a card, both made by me. For this month the ladies have received this lovely bookmark, along with a card showcasing some of the free Sale-a-Bration items.

The beautiful papers are the Sweet Sorbet paper pack and I have teamed them with a stamped frame from the Your Lovely stamp set.

The little card also uses the Sweet Sorbet papers along with the accessories. I used the Scalloped Tag Topper punch to make the clasp on the card.

Now then, you're probably wondering how to get your hands on these free products? It's simple! For every £45 you spend with me, either through Stampers 6, via my online store or by contacting me direct, you qualify for one of the free items from the Sale-a-Bration brochure! How easy is that?! 

This offer is only available until 31st March so don't miss out...get your free items now!

I have more wedding invitations to design this week so I may be busy, but hopefully I will still have time to make something to show you!

Bye for now...

Video Tutorial for Peachy Keen camera and On Film Framelit bundle

Good morning!

I'm back from a fantastic week in Cambridge with all my fabby girlie friends! We had a really great time, even if I was completely plagued by a rotten cold! I am still suffering as I type this but it'll be gone soon, I'm sure!

Anyway, if you came by on Saturday during the Pinkies blog hop, you'll have seen the card I made using the Peachy Keen and On Film Framelit bundle, and I promised you a video on how to cut the camera out. (In case you didn't see it, it's here)

So here it is...I hope you find it useful!

Thanks for coming to visit today!

Pinkies Spring/Summer bloghop

Thank you for joining us on another Pinkies Blog Hop! We're showcasing lots of gorgeous projects 

using products from the new Stampin' Up!® Spring/Summer Catalogue. Simply use the buttons at the 

end of each post to keep hopping! 

Here is my project for this blog hop, and I have chosen to use the fabulous Peachy Keen stamp set and On Film framelit bundle and one of the stamps from Happy Watercolor.

I stamped the various elements in Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Soft Sky and Baked Brown Sugar. 

The filmstrip, both arrows and the cute little camera are all from the On Film Framelits. I also cut out an extra 'lens' for the camera, popped it up on dimensionals and then covered with Crystal Effects to give a 3D glassy effect. 

I made this as a 'thank you' card as I plan to give it to a work colleague who has been giving me lessons on how to use the digital SLR he sold me and passing on his knowledge from his photography course!

Now, if you have this bundle, you will know that the camera stamp and the camera framelit don't line up as they are both the same way round, meaning you need to cut the camera from the back of the stamped image, rather than the front, which as you can imagine is somewhat tricky! Well, not anymore!

I have made a little video I made on how to cut it out, the easy way! And for those of you that haven't yet bought the bundle and may have been put off by this little quirk, now there's no excuse! I will be posting the video on Monday morning, so don't forget to come back and take a look!

EDIT: You can now view the video tutorial HERE!



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It's time for you to go to the next Pinkie in the blog hop and that is Nicky's.... I'm sure you're going to love her beautiful project using Happy Watercolour and Spiral Flower Bigz Die.

Thank you for hopping with the Pinkies and enjoy the rest of the hop!

Hanging birthday planner...no excuses now!

Hello!

I don't know about you but I'm useless at remembering birthdays until it's too late, and when everyone now expects handmade cards that's no good! I saw a project somewhere a few weeks ago, no idea where though, and I totally loved it, so here is my take on it...

I have used mainly Sale-a-Bration freebie items to make this. Free DSP, free coloured string, free Banner stamp and punch.

I used the Bigz Alphabet Framelits and some of the Bermuda Bay DSP and  for the lettering and Petite Petals and Bitty Butterfly punches for the date tags. Each tag has the date and name of the birthday boy or girl on the front, and on the back I've put their year of birth, if known, to help remember 'big' birthdays.

I have hung this on the door to my airing cupboard...it brightens the hallway and I can't possibly miss those important birthdays! (I hope!)

If you would like to get your free Sale-a-Bration items simply visit my online store...for every £45 you spend you get to choose a free item from the Sale-a-Bration brochure and with 10 items to choose from you are bound to fall in love with something! 

Thanks for having a look today and please do come back tomorrow as there is another Pinkies Blog Hop to enjoy!