25% off 25 stamp sets!

Hola

I'm not really here but on holidays in Mexico, however I had to pop on briefly to tell you about the fantastic sale now running at Stampin' Up!

25% off 25 stamp sets.

Wow!!

This is only for a week and ends on the 28th October.  You can order on line using the shop now button.

Have a look here to see the stamp sets included in the sale.

CLICK HERE

Please remeber to add my name as your demonstrator, Aileen Skene.  Thanks.

Adious Amigos!!

x

Festive Flurry in Acetate

Oh my goodness I actually used acetate today through choice.  

It's white on white at Less is More with the extra stipulation of Christmas.  

I started with a card base using Shimmer card stock.  I stamped Sassy Salutations and Festive Flurry on a strip of acetate then attached in a split frame.  I stamped one of the snowflakes on spare acetate and fussy cut out and attached with a Dimensional.  A large Basic Rhinestone finishes it off.  The snowflakes were all sprinkled with some Dazzling Diamonds. 

I apologise for the photo folks.  This was the best one after I realised everything was being reflected in the acetate!  It looked like there were smudges and extra ink lines.  You can tell I don't use acetate very much Lol! 

Hope you've had a lovely weekend.  We saw the sun back for a while and boy was it warm!

Take care.  x

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Shimmer

Ink - White Stazon

Stamp - Festive Flurry, Sassy Salutations

Other - Acetate, Dimensionals, Basic Rhinestone 

If you would like to order any of the above or the other supplies from the current catalogues then please get in touch either by e mail ails300@btinternet.com or call 07827923123.  I would be delighted to help you with your crafty projects.  A parcel of lovely goodies could be winging it's way direct to your home in the UK, Deutchsland, France, Nederland or Osterreich.

Stampin' Up! starter for 25! and a little bit of Magnificent Maple

I'm back with another card using Magnificent Maple.  I make no excuses for showing this stamp again I think it's brill.  

I started by stamping a little of the leaf onto 1" squares of Whisper White then mounted onto the same coloured card.  These have been popped up using Dimensionals onto a Naturals White card stock embossed with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder.  I've then added a sentiment from Four You. 

As I've followed the sketch at CASe This Sketch.  You can see it below.

My card is already winging it's way to Sue who is part of our Card Swap Group.  Her birthday is today so Happy Birthday Sue!  She likes yellows and oranges so perfect for this time of year and an autumnal card. 

Now onto the exciting news from Stampin' Up!

Wow Stampin' Up! really are celebrating their 25th Anniversary in style and would like you to join ins. 

For two weeks only you can join Stampin' Up! for an amazing £25.  Normally the starter kit is £99.  But to let you celebrate too, Stampin' Up! have devised a new starter kit only available during this period.  

You'll be able to receive your favourite Stampin' Up! products at a discount, a chance to earn extra cash and have exclusive creative ideas at your fingertips.  What's in this special starter kit? 

 A business pack with annual catalogues, seasonal catalogues, order forms, invitation postcards and DVD. You'll also be able to choose £25.95 in Stampin' Up! products to get you started. 

It doesn't stop there though.  Once you have joined and if you place your first order with qualifying sales of £150 within 30 days you can choose any stamp set from the annual catalogue, redeemable with your demo order in December, and receive 30% off your first order along with any eligible hostess benefits if you have hosted your own event. 

So if you have ever thought about joining before perhaps now is the right time for you.  There are no strings attached and no penalties for dropping after you have joined. Send me an email at ails300@btinternet.com if you wish to discuss it more or jump straight in and sign up using the Join Now button. 

The normal starter kit will be suspended during this offer period. 

Hope to have you on my team! 

xx

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Whisper White, Naturals White

Ink - Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard

Stamp - Magnificent maple, Four You

Embossing Folder - Woodgrain

Other - Dimensionals

If you would like to order any of the above or the other supplies from the current catalogues then please get in touch either by e mail ails300@btinternet.com or call 07827923123.  I would be delighted to help you with your crafty projects.  A parcel of lovely goodies could be winging it's way direct to your home in the UK, Deutchsland, France, Nederland or Osterreich.

Back with Magnificent Maple

Oh me what a dreich day!! 

Need a quick translation?  

A combination of dull, overcast, drizzly, cold, misty and miserable weather. At least 4 of the above adjectives must apply before the weather is truly dreich.

I can testify we are definitely hitting all the adjectives! 

But to brighten my day I thought I'd share this little card with you.  This is my thank you card I made for customers last month.  It's using Stampin' Up!'s Magnificent Maple with a combination of Gorgeous Grunge. 

The card base is Early Espresso with a Whisper White mat.  I stamped the maple leaf in Early Espresso then randomly stamped Gorgeous Grunge on top of it in Calypso Coral and So Saffron. I thought the natural look of the Natural Trim Ribbon helped finish it off. 

My Stampers 6 Ladies always receive a little something extra so I added a handbag made with the Petite Purse Bigz Die filled with some sweets.  They also got some hand gel to put in their real handbags! 

I used Calypso Coral card stock and the Epic Day papers as decoration. The button detail was achieved with the Boho Blossoms punch and a retired brad. 

Did you see the news yesterday?  Lots of extras to be had from Stampin' Up!  Have a look to keep up with all the exciting offers. 

I'm off to be nurse maid to my daughter.  She has been sent home from school with a migraine, poor lamb. 

Keep cosy and I hope it's not dreich with you!  x

I'm going to pop this into Addicted to CAS  which has the code word Autumn/Fall

Also Addicted to stamps and more which has the following photo inspiration

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up! 

Card - Early Espresso, Calypso Coral, Whisper White

Ink - Early Espresso, Calypso Coral, So Saffron

Stamp - Magnificent Maple, Gorgeous Grunge

Ribbon - Natural Trim

Punch - Boho Blossoms

Bigz - Petite Purse

Other - Brad from my stash

If you would like to order any of the above or the other supplies from the current catalogues then please get in touch either by e mail ails300@btinternet.com or call 07827923123.  I would be delighted to help you with your crafty projects.  A parcel of lovely goodies could be winging it's way direct to your home in the UK, Deutchsland, France, Nederland or Osterreich.

Autumnal Magnificent Maple

Happy Birthday to me!!  

I've had a lovely day with my Hubby who has spoilt me rotten and the children were up early to give me my pressies then we had a lovely meal after school. 

In amongst all my wonderful surprises I've found some time to have a crafty play and made this card.  It follows the design from Less is More.  You can see this below.

I've started off with a 6" by 6" textured card base.  I added a Whisper White layer with the centre cut out.  I stamped the Magnificent Maple in Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Bravo Burgundy.  Some of the leaves have been stamped off first.  I then added a Brushed Bronze button from my stash with some Crochet Trim Ribbon.  The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Banners and stamped in Cajun Craze then attached to a mount of Cajun Craze and popped up on some Dimensionals. 

This card is heading off to one of the ladies in my Card Swap Group where we were challenged to use a theme of Autumn. 

I was flooded today with lots of beautifully handmade cards from the card swap ladies and friends.  I must post them on my blog as they are too amazing not to share.  I feel very guilty as I've missed quite a few of the card swap ladies birthdays so skates on for a catch up and some How do cards instead.  

But before I rush off and forget I must tell you about the exciting news from Stampin' Up! for October.  Did they know it was my birthday??

The new BEST OF........ is Sale-A-Bration

Take a look at the flyer on my side bar for more detail.  A gorgeous set of stamps for £13.95.

A superb offer for Hostesses -

PARTY MORE

During October you can Party More with this great offer.  Earn an extra £25 in hostess credits with a qualifying party!  Have a look here for more details.  You can get in touch by e mailing me - ails300@btinternet.com if you'd like to book a party.  Too far away?  You can still benefit by gathering in orders from friends and family and have a virtual party.  

JOIN FOR £25!

  As part of Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary you can join my team for a super low fee of £25, but hurry this offer is only available from 7th Oct until 21st Oct.  It's easy to join my clicking on the Join Now button and following the instructions online.  More details on this special starter kit to follow.

Less is More Sketch

I'm also entering this into Addicted to CAS which has a code word Autumn/Fall. 

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up Supplies

Card - Whisper White, Early Espresso Textured, Cajun Craze

Ink - More Mustard. Cajun Craze, Bravo Burgandy

Stamp - Magnificent Maple, Itty Bitty Banners

Framelits - Bitty Banners

Ribbon - Crochet Trim

Button - Brushed Bronze Designer (retired)

Other - Dimensionals 

If you would like to order any of the above or the other supplies from the current catalogues then please get in touch either by e mail ails300@btinternet.com or call 07827923123.  I would be delighted to help you with your crafty projects.  A parcel of lovely goodies could be winging it's way direct to your home in the UK, Deutchsland, France, Nederland or Osterreich.