What colour do you dream in .................

and are your memories coloured the same way?

Do your Dare to dream?  Do you strive to get what you wish for?

When searching for some inspiration I came across a lovely card on pinterest using the gorgeous oval stamp in the Oh Hello stamp set.

I just loved the colour and the silhouette that had been used on it.  (Unfortunately I did not save the pin and cannot find it!!  So my apologies to the original artist)

I decided to give it a try as one of the cards in my local class.  It went down a storm and the ladies loved it ............

and yes, they dared to dream and it was brilliant

Using the gorgeous Tempting Turquoise and Tangerine Tango.

The stamps used were Flowering Florishes, Oh Hello and 

So there we were daring to dream in colour whilst at the same time remembering our favourite memories.

From the same stamp set we used the lovely Memories sentiment.  Created a mask to stamp the circle using the gorgeous En Francais stamp set, and then sponged it with Crisp Canteloupe.

The lovely butterfly is from the Polka Dot Pieces stamp set and is punched in Tangerine Tango.

The cardstock was matted and layered on Very Vanilla and finished off with some lovely ribbon down the side.

Many of my friends in blogland and in day to day life share their hopes and dreams with me.  I am very lucky to have such a wonderful close set of friends who are not only wonderful but creative as well.

My friends are enjoying the creativity they get to share with me, and also they get to use all the fantastic new products which Stampin Up release before placing their orders so they can continue creating their own projects.

Many of my friends dream of the products they would love to have in their crafty stash.  They have wish lists and dream products and one of the ways they fulfil their dreams is by holding their very own Crafty evening.

Its great.  I do all the work, they get to sit back and play with the products, along with their friends whilst I do the hard work.  Its such a fun evening.  What better way can you think of spending an evening with your friends, a bottle of wine, (or a coffee) great company and getting crafty at the same time.

If you live in Devon, Somerset or Cornwall and would love to have a crafty party then please contact me to arrange your fun workshop.  This can be daytime or evening.

Contact me on :  craftybirdlisa@gmail.com

call or text me on :  07823 883769

I would love to come and get crafty with you.

Also don't forget you can earn extra products during our Sale-a-bration period, based on the total party sales at your workshop

And for those of you with an amazingly long wish list ......... there is a way for you to be able to fulfil your wishes at a discounted price.

Want to know more then get in contact.

Shop with me for any of the products used above or any on your wish list at  

www.crunchiecrafts.stampinup.net

Everyone had a tag-tastic time

A couple of weekends ago I did a home workshop for a lovely lady call Nicky.

I met Nicky at the Rural Living Show in November last year and she booked her workshop then.

When I got to Nicky's there were six lovely ladies participating in the workshop.

We all had a great time, Nicky was a fantastic host and whats more earn't herself some amazing free and half price products, just for being the hostess.

Here's some pictures of everyone and their makes.....

We of course used the new amazing tag topper punches, and the gorgeous new 

Perfect Pennants set and combined these with the beautiful Fresh Prints Designer Series Papers.

All of these are from the wonderful new Spring and Summer Brochure.

All of these products can be ordered online via my shop at 

www.crunchiecrafts.stampinup.net

We finished the project with the lovely Banner Punch and Banner Blast Stamps which are free with orders over £45.  (Each item is with a £45 order)

See the brochure here:  

This is a close up of the card we made.  (I would like to thank Teri Pocock for her inspiration)

What is your secret to a happy life ..............

Everyone has their own view on this.......  and I think that it's a question without a really specific answer.

One of the great things about being a human being is our ability to find things that we really love and enjoy .......... they could be really expensive or completely free ......... they could be visual, audio, tactile, tasty or the smell could transport us back to a place and time that we were really happy.

The list is endless .............. of course my kids, my pets, and my family do all these things for me, but I have one truly great passion in my life ..........

and that is my craft .......... I don't know any other thing that can bring so much pleasure to me, whilst the end product gives pleasure and lasting memories to the recipients of these projects.

How many of you know much  about Stampin Up!  Did you know that they support UK and international charities?  Did you know that they are a globally international company?  Did you know that they were over 25 years old - and that every member is able to draw on the expertise and knowledge of this business?

Did you also know that we are recruiting in both the UK and Europe and that my team, The Crafting Birds are looking for new members in both these areas?

So why am I telling you this?

Well actually I really need your help, I would love it if you would tell your friends about my great blog and my Facebook pages.  I would love it if you would contact me and ask your friends to contact me.  Here in the UK and Europe we are trying to get Stampin Up to be a very well known company, and I truly believe that once you have tried our products you will never go back.

For those of you who know me, you should know that I would never recommend a product, which I did not believe in 100%

So come on .... why not

Your creativity and put some extra happiness into your life.

Join me and the Crafting Birds and make new friends, learn new techniques and get discounted or free products with which to enhance your crafting life.

I know, I know, there are lots of other demos out there, so why should you join me.

Truthfully, I have no other reason to tell you other than that

I promise to support each and every member of my team - whether they choose to be a hobby demo, or want to make this a full time business.  You are all equally important to me.

What do you get for joining my team.

Well during February and March - you get extra Kit.

Joining up is £99 and you get to select £150 of products for your kit of your choice.  This is entirely your choice.  Any of the products in the annual and spring/summer catalogue can be chosen.  

PLUS

you will receive a free stationery kit worth £45 including all current catalogues and everything you need to get your journey started.

PLUS

everyone who joins the Crafting Birds is sent a gift from me personally.

If you're ready to join and sign with me you can use this link

https://ida.stampinup.com?demoid=5009316

I would love to be able to discuss your needs and requirements with you, or to be able to answer any questions you have about this.

You can contact me via email at  craftybirdlisa@gmail.com

or call or text me on 07823 883769

The card at the top of the page was made using the Subtles papers collection, 

Stamps:  Truly Grateful

From the Heart  

the gorgeous Chevron Punch

and the lovely embossing folder.

I just love this and it's True you know 

The Secret of life is to enjoy the passing of Time

and what better way to do so than to Join my team and make new friends, learn new skills and loose yourself in an amazing hobby.

As always