Stampin UP!"s Eleanor gets chatty and has something to say.......

Lisa Cornwall, Independant Stampin UP UK Demonstrator, shop online with me at www.crunchiecrafts.stampinup.net 

Hello to all my lovely Crunchie readers out there.

How are you all.  Its lovely to see you again today.

In today's Post.

• Eleanore gets chatty and has something to day.
• Weekly deals
• Pick a pack of paper

ELEANORE GETS CHATTY

This is a stamp set that I have resisted.  Its been around for ages and I wasn't sure about how much I would use it.  Oh boy was I wrong.  It just speaks to me.  I adore it.  There are so many stamps in it and I can't wait to show them to you.

Today I have combined it with the something to say stamp set - and Eleanor is saying Thank you.

I have again used one of my favourite colour combos - Chocolate Chip and Crumb Cake.  (Sorry the lighting was rubbish)

As you can see I have used the Thank You from the "Something to Say" stamp set and punched it out with the Modern Label punch.

I used the gorgeous swirl from the Everything Eleanore stamp set in chocolate chip.  

I have cut a matt to go on my card, sponged with chocolate chip and then stuck down using Tombow glue.  (This is the best glue ever - no warping, amazing)

Using chocolate chip cardstock I punched out three flowers from the Itty Bitty Accents punch pack and shaped.  Then added a pearl to each.  Super easy, super effective.

A gorgeous card for my gorgeous customers.

WEEKLY DEALS:

These are Stampin UP!'s special weekly offers.  These are not to be missed.  

To be able to shop for them direct just click this link and you will be taken straight there.

Weekly Deals

PICK A PACK OF PAPER

This amazing joining offer continues until the 30th of October.

I would hate for you to miss out and just want you to know I am happy to answer any questions you may have, or give you any extra information.

Want to know more......... simply follow the link

Pick a pack of paper

This is my team logo.  We are a happy team with no drama.  We share our ideas and inspiration and the best bit ......... we all enjoy 20% discount on every crafty product we purchase from Stampin UP!

Its awesome, amazing and so so so worthwhile.  I can honestly say its the best thing I have done in a long long time.

Gorgeous grungy flowers .....

Lisa Cornwall, Independant Stampin UP UK Demonstrator, shop online with me at www.crunchiecrafts.stampinup.net 

Hi guys.

How are you all today.  I can't believe its Wendesday today.  I have been looking forward to today for about a week.

Why?

Well, I now live in Somerset, but I used to live in Tintagel in Cornwall and I miss lots of my friends, and once a month or so we get together for a girlie day of chat, cake and coffee.  What could be nicer.
I know I am having a great day.  I hope you are too.

IN TODAY'S POST:

• Gorgeous Grungy Flowers
• Chocolate Crumb - yesterday's post
• Special Offers

GORGEOUS GRUNGY FLOWERS

Yesterday I showed you a lovely card using the beautiful bunch stamp set.  I love this set.  But one of my other loves is gorgeous grunge.  I love love love this one.

It creates amazing backgrounds for all types of projects and goes beautifully with the flowers in today's stamp set.

How cute is that.  I have stamped the images from gorgeous grunge straight onto the card base, using real red, crumb cake and pear pizzazz.  Beautiful colours.  Adore them.

I used the tag topper punch (Scallop) to punch out my tag before stamping in real red with the Thank U from A Round Array.  Next I edged my tag with real red ink using a sponge dauber.

Adding a little ribbon at the top of the tag and attaching to my card base using dimensionals.

I punched one flower out of pear pizzazz and stamped another in real red, before punching out.  I gave them some dimension by running over them with my bone folder, before added a pearl in the centre of the flower.  I layered them up and attached to the tag.  Cute don't you think.

So two days, and two cards using the same feature stamp set.

If you missed yesterday's post here it is:

CHOCOLATE CRUMB

and if you are wondering what the heading SPECIAL OFFERS is all about in my sidebar

this is where you can find links to all the latest offers from Stampin UP!  You won't be disappointed.  Don't miss out, check it out.

And don't forget our amazing joining offer at the moment.  Its one not to be missed.

Have a great one and take care.

Elegant Eggplant meets Stampin Up UK's gorgeous peacock

Hi Crunchie Crafts Fans.  Lisa here, you local Stampin UP Uk independent demonstrator.

In today's Post:

• Elegant Eggplant Peacocks
• Free Good Greetings
• Birthday Celebrations give aways continue

 Elegant Eggplant Peacocks

Hi everyone.  I hope that you all had a great day yesterday.

I had an amazing day and got a secret project finally finished.  What is it?  Well, sorry folks I can't tell you yet, but keep popping back.  I will be adding some sneaky peaks and after the 26th of September I will be able to reveal it completely to you.  I am so happy with it, and so immensely thrilled that I want to shout about it from the roof tops, but I have to keep quiet.  Its so hard.

Anyway today's make was for a friend's Mum.  She is not a fussy person and likes things simple, so I choose a simple matt and layer design card.

The colour is a lovely deep purple.  A really rick opulent colour and I love it.  The Stamp is Perfect Peacock from Stampin Up Uk.

I stamped the image in Versamark, and then heat embossed with White Embossing powders

Then I got out my Blendabilities - this time the Wisteria Wonder set

And I spend a bit of time colouring all the pearls and diamonds to match the card

Before stamping and embossing the sentiment - which is from the Bloom with Hope set.

I punched this out with the Word Window Punch and Modern Label Punches.

The card is an A5 size card.  It really is lovely and I have several commissions using this lovely stamp set.

If you would like to commission a card, notebook, gift wrapping or 3d project I would love to hear from you.

FREE GOOD GREETINGS

Wow, the offers just keep getting better and better.  As if hostess benefits weren't good enough already.  For a £200/€300 party you already get £30 of free product of your choice.  But now we are giving you this extra stamp set free, just for hosting a party with £200/€300 sales or for placing your single order of £200/€300 or more.

Aren't these just so cute.  I love the font and there is certainly something for everyone.

So how do you get yours?  Simple ........... either book a party/workshop with me and between yourself and your guests spend the required amount.

Do it yourself online.  Yes you can get this offer simply by popping over to my online shop and spending £200/€300.  Yes if you live in France, Germany or the Netherlands you can also shop with me.  It would be lovely to be sending more of my handmade thank you cards to you guys on the continent.  

TWO WEEKS OF CELEBRATIONS

As I mentioned in my last couple of posts I have been blogging for three years now.  I can't believe how quickly that has flown by, so I am having a lovely fortnight of special offers - offered exclusively by Crunchie Crafts Independent Stampin UP demonstrator.  (Me).   

Each day there will be a new special offer - valid for that day only.  To participate please read the small print below and please make sure you use the HOSTESS CODE.

Today's special offer :  Simply place an online order with me - by clicking the SHOP WITH ME BUTTON in the top left hand corner.  Spend £50 or more today and get these gorgeous Nordic Buttons free. Yep, completely Free.

Aren't these just so cute.  They would look amazing on your Christmas Cards and Makes.  Why not have a look at the Autumn Winter catalogue to see the other really lovely bits that co-ordinate with these.

The small print - in not so small writing so you can read it (Lol)

Firstly I must make it clear that this is not a competition.  There will be no one overall winner. 

Everybody who places an order online with me today, will get this offer as a thank you for your order.

Please do not add this item to your order - as I will be posting it to you direct at the end of the Two weeks of Celebrations alongside my regular thank you.  

Please use the HOSTESS CODE to participate in this offer. You can find it in the right hand bar of my blog.

One Card, three techniques ......

Hi everyone

In todays post

• One card, three techniques

Do you remember the lovely Zentangle technique which I shared with you earlier in the week?   

(If you missed it you can click above and you will be taken to the post)

I loved the doodling on this technique but wanted to add a bit more ........ so how about some paper tearing, and some heat embossing.  Yep all three on one card.

The card base for this one is an A5 base which is very popular in the UK.

I have used the lovely blended Bloom Stamp set. 

Firstly I stamped the image in versamark and then heat embossed with clear power.

Then I stamped the image on very vanilla and got down to some doodling,

love the way the flower came out.  It had to be fuzzy cut, as there is no punch for this one.

next I stamped the image on very vanilla several times on only coloured in tiny bits.

Before tearing the card stock to the shape I really wanted.

I finished off the inside with the stamp again in Momento ink.

The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Sentiments and is stamped onto the small oval and layered onto the large oval punch.  I have edged the layers with my Stamp N Write Marker in basic black.

To finish I added three of the flowers from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack 2014 which have been sponged in basic black and then finished with pearls in the centre.

Have a great day and I hope you find some time to get creative.  Don't forget I would love to see what you make, so why not leave a comment in the box with a link to your projects inspired by this.

Hugs

Pinkies Blog Hop - Tape It ........

Thank you for joining us on another Pinkies Blog Hop! We're showcasing lots of gorgeous projects using products from the new Stampin' Up!® Annual Catalogue. Simply use the buttons at the end of each post to keep hopping.


TAPE IT.

When I saw this set in the catalogue I have to confess that I wasn't a great fan.  I didn't like Washi Tape much, so why would I like this.  Oh boy, have I ever changed my mind.  

I love the fact that It is so versatile, that I can create different looks by varying how it is stamped, with which colours it is stamped and with what other stamps and punches I team it with.  Its a great main feature or just a little added extra.

So here it is stamped with Mossy Meadow and Hello Honey.  An elegant Butterfly has been punched out and distressed with Mossy Meadow along with some of the gorgeous new flowers from the Itty Bitty Punch pack this year.  Finished off with a few pearls and the lovely new sentiment from the Say Something Stamp Set.  So cute.

Hello honey and Lost lagoon, are such a divine colour combination.  Again a simple Say Something sentiment and a few flowers to finish off.

You can even stamp inside to match.

Has anyone spotted the two deliberate errors yet?

No, thats good.

I loved doing these two cute cards and hope that you have enjoyed them.  Don't forget all items can be purchased from my shop, just click the link in the left hand side bar.

Not a follower yet, then please join me by clicking the link in the right hand side bar.

If you would like a copy of my newsletter then please fill in the link and I will be in touch shortly.

Lastly don't forget the new Blendabilities club that starts soon.  

Don't forget just follow the arrows, so if you missed someone you can go backwards or you can go forwards to see the next project.

Happy hopping.

Sending big hugs your way.

Bitty Butterfly - just floated by ........

at a very special rate.  We have a fantastic promotion here at Stampin Up!  When you buy the ever so gorgeous Papillion Potpourri you get 15% off the stunning Bitty Butterfly punch.  The two work brilliantly together, but the punch is also super cute when used on Designer Series Paper.

In my card below, I have used the very romantic Venetian Romance Designer Series Paper, and the stunning and very versatile 2013/15 In Colour pack.  Along with a little very Vanilla Cardstock.

I used the Bitty Butterfly punch to make the smaller butterflies, and also to decorate the inside of the card.

Which is just as important as the outside.  

Ingredients:

Papillion Potpourri

Bitty Butterfly

Elegant Butterfly

Scallop Circle Punch

Scallop Circle Punch

Basic Jewels Pearls

Venetian Romance DSP

In Colour 2013/15 cardstock

Hearts a Flutter Framelits

Midnight Muse Ink

Very Vanilla Cardstock.

Petit Pairs Sentiments

It's so cute.  Stop back again tomorrow to see my project made with the gorgeous Papillion Potpourri Stamps and the gorgeous Bitty Butterfly Punch, and to find out how you can win some free products, just be placing an order.

Have a fab day, and don't forget you can now order from me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, sat in bed on your iPad, at the kitchen table on your phone, or on the sofa on your laptop.  Your new Stampin Up products are so easily accessible and just waiting for you ...........

So what are you waiting for ..........

Go on, you know you want to ......... here's the link you need.

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/crunchiecrafts/

Hugs

Lisa x

Elegant Butterfly Shadow Frame Card

Hi guys,

Wow what a week its been.  Lots of stuff going on with the kids.  Congrats first to my eldest who passed all her GCSE's and has got a brilliant place at college.  Love ya kid. xx


Anyway todays card is one I have CASE'd from Pinterest.  I saw it and fell in love with it.  But wanted to add my own twist to it slightly.  The original card is by Frenchie.  You can see her Fun  Frame Card by clicking this link .........  Fun Frame Card

So this is what I came up with

I  have used the gorgeous Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder  (130917) on whisper white card stock.  The frame was made using the stunning Venetian Romance (130144) Designer Papers.  The sentiment was stamped using Costal Cabanna inks., as was the Papillion Potpouri Butterflies.  To finish off I used some ruffled ribbon and pearls.

I just love the crisp colours of this card and the added dimension of the folded frame.

Thanks for inspiring me Frenchie.

Hugs

Have a crafty day.

Lisa


If you wish to purchase any of the products used to make this card, please do no hesitate to contact me to place your order.

Hi and it's cutie pie challenge time again.

Hi everyone.  It seems like ages since I have posted.  (Well it is a fortnight (lol) and that's eons in a crafters life!!!)

I hope each and everyone of my lovely crunchies are keeping well and that you are getting loads of crafting time in.  Sadly for me the last fortnight was spent moving into my lovely new house.  The kids and I are now settled and I have finally unpacked the craft stuff.  So I can get back to what I really enjoy doing!!

Anyway today's Monday so that means its time for another cute challenge over at The Cutie Pies.  This fortnight's challenge is a combination of pearls and swirls, well what girlie can resist pearls or swirls.  Anyway the fab design team have been hard at work creating some truly inspirational projects for you.

This is my DT card

The gorgeous image is from Wee Stamps who are sponsoring this challenge.  I think it's just too cute.  I have coloured my digi stamp with Promarkers and then used TH Stickles glitter to highlight the edges of the leaves.  The heart shape was cut using Spellbinders Nesties.    I made my stick pin from several old necklaces, which I have dismantled.  The swirls are of course the fab Tim Holtz, whilst the papers are from First Edition.  The sentiment is from Kanban.  

Hope you like it, and I have inspired you to pop on over to the Cutie Pies.

Crafty hugs to you all

A sad and a happy card

My first personal card this week, was a condolences card.  My friend's Nan passed and I made this for her.  (This is the first hand made card she had received - so I will be making her a more happy one next time !)

Recipe

Papermania papers in black and white.
Black cardstock
Pearls
Sentiment
embossing folder
and sizzix swirls and flower dies.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Cardmakin Mamas - Cut it out challenge
Wags'n'whiskers - black plus ribbons or pearls
crafty ribbons challenge - Bingo board
For your inspiration challenges - challenge 17
papercraft star - flourish





NOW for the happy card.  It is my best friend's birthday and since I moved away we meet up once a month.  This is the card I made for her birthday. My mate lives in North Cornwall.  The gorgeous teal/turquoise colours in this card remind me of the fabulous coastal scenery in a place that will always be dear to my hear.   The gorgeous Sarah Kay image was of course coloured with promarkers.

This is the front of the complete card

This is the back of the complete card

This is the front of the card without it's wrap

This is the inside of the open card

Recipe

Martha Stewart around the edge punches

Magnolia papers

Spellbinder Nestabilities

Sarah Kay stamp

Some ribbon from stashd

Promarkers

Dovecraft chalks

I will be entering this card into the following challenges:

Cardmakin Mamas - Cut it out challenge

Craftycatz weekly challenge:  Anything goes

Charismacardz - cutesy challenge (44)

CES Challenges - Entertain us song or film - Mama's Little baby loves Shortnin Bread

Colour create challenge - 83  Turquoise, deep pink and ivory

Southern Girls - Can you hear music   My song is Shortnin Bread- Mama's little baby loves

DYSU - 44 Teal

I hope you like these two very different cards.

Three little girls playing dress up .........

Hi Everyone, Thanks for dropping in and having a look around.

My card is a Triple Aspect card with all sides decorated.

  

To start I stuck three rectangular cards together, these were made by scoring and folding three A5 sheets of Papermania Card Stock, I chose a different coloured card for each, as I wanted the colours of the background to blend with my chosen promarker colours. 

This is the front of the card

 This is the back of the card

Next I stamped any three little girls - my chosen theme being dressing up - and coloured them with promarkers using the same colours throughout, mounting each one in it's own frame (cut with the Cricut)  These are the close up pictures of the individual frames of the card

My papers are from the Flower Garden Magnolia collection.  I decorated all the separate panels of the card, front and back with these.  My girlies were then mounted and layered onto their respective backgrounds.  A papermania bow was added and three papermania buttons down each side panel. 

Swirls were added to each of the outside back panels (these were cut on the cricut) and three pearls added to each one.

A doily cut using the X-cut Lace die is the centre piece of the back of the card.  Again a pearl is added for dimension.  This was then mounted onto the centre back panel of the card.

Lastly two sentiments from LOTV were stamped and cut using Spellbinders Nestabilities.  These were mounted onto the front of the card using sticky pads.

The folded card ready to go into an envelope

There are several challenges I wish to enter this card into and also one DT call.

The DT call is Craftspot by Kimberley.  She has a fantastic range of victorian inspired crinkled ribbons and bakers twine in her shop, as well as a fantastic set of clear stamps and the creations on her blog are gorgeous.  

The challenges are:  

Lili of the Valley - Inspiration Blog - World Cardmaking Day

Lili of the Valley - Challenge Blog - Button It

Craft Your Passion

CES - totally gorjuss or pretty girls -

Simon Says stamp challenge - sparkle and bling

Papertake Weekly

Crafty Cardmakers - Anything goes

Make it Monday

Divas by Design - Button up

Pretty Little Ribbons Shop - Anything goes

ABC Challenge - A = Anything goes