Thank You Stampin' Up!

Thank you Stampin' Up!  for making my hobby affordable.  Thank you Stampin' Up! for introducing me to lots of new friends.  

Thank you Stampin' Up! for helping me be creative.  

Thank you Stampin' Up! for saving me time. 

Thank you Stampin' Up! for making crafting fun! 

I'm also thankful for my customers, especially my Stampers 6 ladies.  I always like to put a little thank you card in their bags along with a small gift to show my appreciation.  I have a new club starting in October and I have 3 places available. If you would like to join my Virtual Hostess Club then please drop me an email. 

Always thankfully for promotions!!  

Short and Sweet - join before 29th August to receive a £150 worth of product for a £99 starter kit.

New Autumn/Winter catalogue - available from 28th August.

Big Shot & Bundles - Buy a big shot and receive a free bundle or choose a bundle at a reduced price until the end of August. 

And finally thank you for visiting! x

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.

You can also order using the Shop Now button.

Bundle up with your Big Shot during August and make your money spread further.  

New Virtual Hostess Club starting in October.  Only 3 places available.  

Would you like to join and spread the cost of your wish list over 6 months?  For one of the months you receive the hostess benefits.  It's a great way to take advantage of all the new yummy products available at the end of the month in the Autumn/Winter catalogue. 

Short and Sweet deal.  Join Stampin' Up! before 29th August and choose £150 of products for a £99 starter kit. 

Watercoloured Summer Silhouettes

Good Evening Folks!

I mentioned that I missed the Less is More water colour challenge but decided to make a card for it anyway.  

I stamped a strip of water colour paper with Summer Silhouettes in Rich Razzleberry, Blackberry Bliss, Wild Wasabi, and Hello Honey.  I then used my Aqua Painter to spread the inks around. Once dry I used Versamark and White Embossing Powder for the blossoms.  I cut the strip up and placed onto Brushed Silver card.  The card base is Wisteria Wonder.  I added a little label in Whisper White using the Corner Rounder Punch.  The sentiment on the label is from Petite Pairs and the Congratulations is from For My Family.  Both were stamped in Rich Razzleberry.  I tied a little knot ribbon to finish off. 

It took a few attempts to get an effect I liked but was well worth it and lots of fun too. 

It's been a strange day today.  Last day of term and last day of primary school for my daughter who will move up to the Academy after the summer. 

 Here she was on her first day of Primary School.  Where have the years gone?

xx

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Wisteria Wonder, Water colour, Whisper White

Ink - Rich Razzleberry, Blackberry Bliss, Wild Wasabi, Hello Honey, Versamark

Stamp - Summer Silhouettes, Petite Pairs, For My Family

Punch - Corner Rounder

Other - White Embossing Powder, Ribbon 

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.

You can also order using the Shop Now button. 

Summer Silhouettes Thank You

Good Morning! 

I've survived the sleep over.  The girls have had fun if not a lot of sleep! 

I managed to sneak into my craft room for some crafting TLC whilst the girls took Jess for a walk this morning.  So I've joined in with Less is More which has a one layer week and we've been asked to do some shadow stamping.  You can create some super effects. 

I've used a Crumb Cake card base and stamped Summer Silhouettes in Whisper White then again in Strawberry Slush.  I added the sentiment from Four You.  Then I was off looking for a small butterfly and remembered Elementary Elegance.  It was just the perfect size.  i knew it would be handy to hang onto this set!  It was also stamped first in Whisper White then again in Coastal Cabana.  

This was so quick and easy to do. 

What would you do?  Love to see your creations over at Less is More. x

Supplies Used

All Stampin' up!

Card - Crumb Cake

Ink - Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana

Stamp - Summer Silhouettes, Four You, Elementary Elegance

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.

You can also order using the Shop Now button. 

Only 1 place available in my next Stampers 6 Group starting this month.  Get in touch now to put your name down.  I'd love to help you build your stash! 

Summer Silhouettes Perfectly Penned Birthday

I did say that I had another idea for CASe This Sketch and here it is.  You can see the sketch below. 

I stamped the flowers in Rose Red and So Saffron.  I then stamped the sentiment from Perfectly Penned in Versamark and embossed it in black.  I matted it onto Basic Black and and a card base of Smoky Slate.

Simples really.  

Hope you've had a lovely weekend.

Take care. x 

I'm also adding this into Addicted to Stamps and More - CAS week

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink - Rose Red, Daffodil Delight, Versamark

Stamp - Summer Silhouettes, Perfectly Penned

Other - Black Embossing Powder

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.

You can also order using the Shop Now button. 

Only 1 place available in my next Stampers 6 Group starting this month.  Get in touch now to put your name down.  I'd love to help you build your stash! 

Daisy Chain Petite Petals

Hello Folks! 

My card tonight is for the challenge over at Less is More which has a theme of masking or stencilling.  I've gone with some masking.  

The flowers that I'd punched out from my previous card were sitting on my desk and made me think of a daisy chain.  I started by masking down one edge then placed my flowers on the Whisper White panel. 

I used a Sponge Dauber and Pistachio Pudding to daub around the flowers and added Gumball Green along the bottom.  For the centre of the flowers I used Summer Silhouette in So Saffron.  I then attached some Calypso Coral ribbon down one edge and stamped my sentiment from Sweet Essentials also in Calypso Coral.  The panel is attached to a Gumball Green card base. 

It's great to be able to create a card with a few bits and pieces from your desk. 

Can you believe how quickly we are marching through March??!!  It'll be April before we know it.   

Only 2 places available in my next Stampers 6 Group starting April.  Get in touch now to put your name down.  I'd love to help you build your stash! 

Let me know if you would like to join the gang! 

Take care.  xx

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up! 

Card - Whisper White, Gumball Green

Ink - Pistachio Pudding, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, So Saffron

Stamp - Sweet Essentials, Summer Silhouettes

Punch - Petite Petals

Other - Calypso Coral Organza 1/8" ribbon (retired), Sponge Daubers

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.

You can also order using the Shop Now button. 

Hello Spring Flowers

Only 2 places available in my next Stampers 6 Group starting April.  Get in touch now to put your name down.  I'd love to help you build your stash! 

Hello! 

We've had a lovely sunny day today and warm too.  So washing was out, windows opened, housework done and a nice long walk with the dog.  Don't you feel so much more energised when the sun is out? 

Whilst out I saw lots of crocus' and I've used them as my inspiration for my card today.  

I started with a white naturals card base and punched out 3 Petite Petals flowers.  I marked the centre of each flower with a pencil so I knew where to place my flower centres.  I used one of the little stamps from Summer Silhouettes and stamped it in Crushed Curry adding a few extra.  I then used one of the stamps from Gorgeous Grunge to create a pattern and stamped it in Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum and Wisteria Wonder.  Slightly offsetting each time. 

On the front I stamped another Gorgeous Grunge image in Garden Green.  I outlined the punched flowers using my Stampin' Write Marker Elegant Eggplant to make them stand out a little more. 

My sentiment comes from the Four You set and is stamped in Elegant Eggplant.  

Please excuse my finger in the photo holding the card shut.  

Here's how the inside looks. 

Speaking of walks.  My husband surprised me with a late Valentine's break as he was away on the 14th Feb.  

We went to Pitlochry at the weekend.  A gorgeous area of Scotland and somewhere we used to visit a lot when we stayed closer in Perth.  Actually 14 years ago we started a walk which was in a book called Scotland's 100 Best Walks with my son in a baby carrier.  We never finished the walk.  So one of our main aims was to complete it.  And we did, 4 hours and 20 minutes later!  

Here's some photos

Loch Faskally

Lim of Tummel

After such a long walk, we limped into the first coffee shop back in Pitlochry and ordered pancakes with toffee sauce and ice cream.  Mmmmm It just hit the spot! 

Hope you've had some lovely spring weather with you!  xx 

I'm popping this in to the Less is More challenge - one layer with Spring Flowers

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up! 

Card - White Naturals

Ink - Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant

Stamp - Four You, Gorgeous Grunge, Summer Silhouettes

Punch - Petite Petals

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.

You can also order using the Shop Now button. 

Only 2 places available in my next Stampers 6 Group starting April.  Get in touch now to put your name down.  I'd love to help you build your stash! 

Summer Silhouettes in Crushed Curry

Dashing in tonight with a card for this week's Less is More.  We have been given an absolutely stunning photo for our colour inspiration this week. 

I've in part followed the composition as well as the colours.  

I've used Naturals White for my card base.  I love using this with Stampin' Up!'s Summer Silhouettes.  I cut 3 pieces of Whisper White of different sizes.  Then stamped the flowers in Smoky Slate, Crushed Curry and Basic Black.  The middle panel is popped up on Dimensionals.  I added a strip of Basic Black card and Sahara Sand.  Again I've used the sentiment from So Happy For You (retired) it just seemed to fit so well.  Always hang onto your sentiment sets they come in so handy. 

We've been to a christening this morning.  Early rise for all!   My niece surprised us all by singing Adele's Make you Feel My Love for her sister's baby.  Not a dry eye!  She was wonderful.   So was baby too I might add. 

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Naturals White, Whisper White, Basic Black, Sahara Sand

Ink - Crushed Curry, Basic Black, Smoky Slate

Stamp - Summer Silhouettes, So Happy For You

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.  

Summer Silhouette's Beanstalk

Saturday night and the feeling's right!  Just watched Britain's Got Talent, now watching The Voice (taped from earlier) and blogging to all you lovely folks!  

We took the children in to see Jack The Giant Slayer this afternoon.  Loved it.  So had to use this film as my inspiration for the Less is More challenge this week which is a one layer.  I've made a beanstalk using the leaves from Summer Silhouette.  I used two markers to colour them for a bit of definition - Lucky Limeade and Always Artichoke.  I also outlined the vine with Sahara Sand.  I masked off the side then sponged with a variety of colours - Lucky Limeade, Certainly Celery, Summer Starfruit, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise.  I added some little flower heads as I think these look a bit magical in Summer Starfruit.  The card seemed to suit a get well and I chose Sassy Salutations in Sahara Sand.

So if you are poorly just now, Feel Better! 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend folks.  x 

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Whisper White

Ink - Lucky Limeade, Certainly Celery, Summer Starfruit, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Sahara Sand

Stamp - Summer Silhouettes, Sassy Salutations

Stampin' Write Markers - Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke

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.  

Only 1 space left in my Stampers 6 (Virtual Hostess) club starting in April.  Please get in touch by e mail - ails300@btinternet.com if you would like to take part. x

Black and Lime and Bright Blossoms

Happy Sunday Folks.  A quick post today as we are out later on to Doonies Farm as a birthday treat to my daughter who will be 11 on Tuesday.  Hope the snow goes off.  Brrrr!! 

I've made my card for two challenges - Less is More which has a colour theme of Lime and Black.  Yummy combo!! and CASe This Sketch.

So here's the run down of how I've made this card.  The card base is Whisper White and I started by stamping the trellis from Summer Silhouettes in Basic Black.  I then made my little tag element using Basic Black card stock and Whisper White.  I punched the corners using a 1/2" Circle Punch.  I stamped some flowers from Bright Blossoms in Basic Black.  The vase was stamped on some scrap with Lucky Limeade and a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker.  I matched it up with a flower head again using a Basic Black marker to add the black dot.  The vase was fussy cut out and popped up on some Dimensionals.  I made a sentiment banner using Lucky Limeade and Itty Bitty Banners. 

Love the way this has turned out with just the pop of colour. 

Only 1 place left in my Stampers 6.  It's not too late to snap up that last place.  What would you choose each month?  Have a look at my Virtual Hostess Page to see the details. 

OK snow is off so time to wrap up and brave the weather!  Thanks for visiting.  x

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink - Basic Black, Lucky Limeade

Stamp - Bright Blossoms, Itty Bitty Banners, Summer Silhouettes

Punch - 1/2" Circle Punch

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.  

Only 1 space left in my Stampers 6 (Virtual Hostess) club starting in April.  Please get in touch by e mail - ails300@btinternet.com if you would like to take part. x

Stampin' Up!'s Summer Silhouettes Pierced

A soft gentle card tonight using the fabulous Summer Silhouettes.  I love that the stem can be used on it's own and these little flower heads are perfect for floating away.  I used my new tool - Essentials Paper Piercing Mat.  It's so easy to follow the guide and it's therapeutic too!  There are 3 mats included so lots of designs to jazz up your creations.  Once I'd stamped the main images I sponged Baja Breeze and Summer Starfruit around the middle making a soft green shade.   I then added the sentiment from Tea Shoppe in Summer Starfruit. 

I've made this card for the first month of a new card club I've joined and this card should now be in the hands of Michelle.  Hope you liked it Michelle! 

That's it for me today.  Remember to get in touch if you would like one of my 2 remaining places in my Stampers 6 club starting in April.  It's only 2 weeks away!  My goodness time flies! 

Laters.  x

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Baja Breeze, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

Ink - Baja Breeze, Elegant Eggplant, Summer Starfruit

Stamp - Summer Silhouette, Tea Shoppe

Other - Essentials Paper Piercing Mat

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.  

Take part in Sale-A-Bration before it ends on 22nd March

Only 2 spaces left in my Stampers 6 (Virtual Hostess) club starting in April.  Please get in touch by e mail - ails300@btinternet.com if you would like to take part. x

Stampin' Up!'s Summer Silhouettes Just for You

I hope all you UK Mum's out there had a lovely Mother's Day yesterday.  Despite the snow and the start of a yucky cold, I had a lovely day.  Breakfast made for me and out for a lovely lunch.  

Today my cold has arrived full blast so I'm feeling rather sorry for myself but managing to craft lifted my spirits.  

This card uses the wonderful set Summer Silhouettes.  I Love it.  It's one of those stamp sets that is so easy to use and produce fantastic results.  For my card I've used a Rich Razzleberry base, Old Olive mat and Whisper White panel.  I stamped the border in Certainly Celery then used Old Olive for the branch and Rich Razzleberry for the firework looking flowers.  The sentiment "just for you" is from Tea Shoppe.  

I only have 2 spaces left for my Stampers 6 club starting shortly.  If you would like to gradually build your stash by buying a small amount each month then please get in touch on ails300@btinternet.com.  You can look at my Virtual Hostess Page for more details.  It would be lovely to help you build your collection. 

I hope you have a good and productive start to the week and I hope that today is the worst of my cold and I am on my way to improving!  

Stay cosy. xx 

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink - Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry

Stamp - Summer Silhouette, Tea Shoppe

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.  

Take part in Sale-A-Bration before it ends on 22nd March

Only 2 spaces left in my Stampers 6 (Virtual Hostess) club starting in April.  Please get in touch by e mail - ails300@btinternet.com if you would like to take part. x

Summer Silhouettes in the pink

Oh dear, my snowman card yesterday brought on some more snow this morning, so I thought I'd better do some warm flowers!! Hint Hint.......

I've followed two challenges for this card - 

Dynamic Duos - Real Red and Pretty in Pink

I've added Crumb Cake as my neutral. 

Addicted to stamps and more - which has given us a fab sketch to follow -

For my card I decided to stay away from hearts and have a play with one of my favourite stamp sets ever - Summer Sihouettes.  I've used a Crumb Cake base to tone down all that pink.  A Whisper White panel was attached firstly stamping the trellis design with Crumb Cake.  I then cut a square of Whisper White and repeatedly stamped all over with the flower in Pretty in Pink stamped off first.  I stamped the arrangement of flowers in Pretty in Pink and Real Red.  Then sponged the edges with Real Red.  I added a small Basic Pearl to the little flowers and drew in a shadow line with my Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker.  The panel was attached with Dimensionals.  I then stamped the flower in Real Red on some scrap Whisper White before cutting out and attaching with a Dimensional.  The larger Basic Pearl finishes off the flower.  The sentiment comes form Perfectly Preserved and I used my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to line it up along the bottom.

I think it looks really sweet and I like the colour combo combined with Crumb Cake. 

My warm flowers are doing the trick!  The snow is off for the time being and doesn't seem to have come to much.  Oh the power of crafting.  Hee Hee. 

Fancy playing with this stamps set yourself?  Join my Stampers 6 starting April and spread the cost of your stash.  You could choose this set as part of your goodies in your hostess month.  Drop me a line today and reserve your place! ails300@btinternet.com

Thanks for your visit it's much appreciated!! x 

Supplies Used

All Stampin' Up!

Card - Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Ink - Real Red, Pretty in Pink

Stamps - Summer Sihouettes, Perfectly Preserved

Stampin' Write marker - Crumb Cake

Other - Basic Pearl, 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.  

Take part in Sale-A-Bration and chase away those winter blues! 

Spaces available in my Stampers 6 (Virtual Hostess) club starting in April.  Please get in touch by e mail - ails300@btinternet.com if you would like to take part. x

Summer Silhouettes au natural

I've another little gift card to share with you today which I made for my Stampers 6 girls.  I stamped Stampin' Up!'s Summer Silhouettes onto Natural Ivory card stock.  My little collage is stamped in Early Espresso (stamped off first for the leaves) and Cherry Cobbler.  My panel is mounted onto Cherry Cobbler and the card base is Very Vanilla.

And for this months little gift, I made a gift box to match with some choccies inside.

The Friday Mashup is looking for gift wrapping so I'm going to pop this in over there. 

So here is the "Mashup" Challenge:

1. Make a project using "the inspiration photo".
2. Or Make a "Gift project". 
3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a "project for a gift using the inspiration photo above"

 How are you getting on along with your gift wraping.  Mine is all sitting in bags waiting to be wrapped!  I see a date with the carpet, a bottle of wine and a lot of sellotape!

Supplies Used

All Stampin Up! 

Card - Very Vanilla,  Natural Ivory, Cherry Cobbler

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso

Stamp - Summer Silhouettes

Last day for the gift with purchase promotion and the free papers when you join promotion. Get in touch now if you don't want to miss out on these fab offers!

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's Summer Silhouettes Thank You

Good morning.  Have you got fun things planned for today?  I'm off to my exercise class this morning but as I haven't been for a few weeks I'm not sure what state I'll return in!! Lol

My card today is for two challenges. 

 CASology - Cue word Thanks 

Dynamic Duos - Sahara Sand and Cherry Cobbler

I've been loving playing with Stampin' Up!'s Summer Silhouettes and this colour combination is just fab for it.  I've made a few cards in this style and I'll get round to sharing them soon.  I've stamped onto Naturals Ivory Cardstock.  This is a slightly heavier based card with a creamy warmth and natural speckles through it.  I added Basic Pearls to my flowers and the panel is attached to a Cherry Cobbler base.  I punched one edge with the Scallop Trim Border Punch.  My sentiment is from Curly Cute stamped in Cherry Cobbler onto the Very Vanilla base. 

Are you getting that Christmas feeling yet?  My daughter practises her piano in the morning before going to school so as I type I'm listening to Oh Christmas Tree.  

Very festive!  x

Supplies Used

All Stampin Up

Card - Very Vanilla, Natural Ivory, Cherry Cobbler

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand

Stamp - Summer Silhouettes, Curly Cute

Punch - Scallop Trim Border

Other - Basic Pearls

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.  

Don't forget to take a look at our current promotions.  There's still time!! 

Fancy becoming a demonstrator and receiving your goodies at a discount, get in touch for more info and you could also receive a free pack of papers every month for 6 months!  

There's still time to take part in this fab promotion.