A bag of loveliness .......... says something the Stampin Up way.

Morning everyone. I am here with some more inspiration for you using the lovely Stampin Up products.

In today's post

• A bag of loveliness
• Greetings for everyone
• Its been three years ......

A bag of loveliness

Earlier in the year I went to Stampin Up Regional training, and had an absolute blast.  Met up with all my lovely team mates and friends from other Stampin Up teams from all over the UK.  It was amazing.

During the day we got to try lots of new products, play and experience them just like you do as customers.  We also got to do a make and take, designed by the lovely Julie, just like you guys do when you have an in-house workshop.  It was great fun.

So for this month's class I decided to alter that make and take slightly, but to still use the basic concept.

Here's what we came up with.  Its using Say Something stamps combined with the Itty Bitty Punches and the artisan label punch, and love lace embossing folders.

So how did I get the colours?  Well I decided to step out of my comfort zone and used the colour coach to choose my first colour.  This was crushed curry. 

The base of the bag and the notelets is Crumb Cake.  I love this colour.

I teamed the crushed curry with pumpkin Pie as well.

Added in some very vanilla embossed card fronts

and stamped and punched

to create 5 notelets with matching envelopes 

perfect for Thank you's, birthdays or any other occasion.

This is all from one stamp set and a set of matching punches.  

How cute are they?  

Do you want to be able to create these?  Yes, If you would like to purchase the class by post, please email or call me and I can arrange to do that.  In the class kit you get everything you need to make these lovely cards.

Free Greetings 

You know you could recreate my class project using the fantastic free stamp set that we have on offer at the moment.

Its got lovely sayings, something for everyone and every special event of the year.  Giving thanks, telling someone they are special, and some of the ones that are just timeless and for any thing.  You know those days when you know someone needs a lift and a hand made card is just the thing.

So remember to get this set all you need to do is host a party/workshop where the orders total £200/€300 or place a single order yourself of the same amount.  

Whats even better is you also get the normal hostess benefits as well, so its win win.  You get extra just for saying YES to a party or placing an order.

To order online simply click SHOP WITH ME in the top left hand corner. 

To book a party or workshop, if you live in Devon, Somerset, Dorset or Cornwall then please email or call me.  All details can be found at the top of the blog.

As I said yesterday, I recently realised I have been blogging three years.  That's quite a long time and I wanted to share and celebrate with you.

From tomorrow there will be lots of special offers coming your way, but you need to check back every day to see what they are and how you get them.  

Ok.  Right, I'm so excited and so looking forward to seeing you guys tomorrow.

Hope you enjoyed today's make.

Thanks for stopping by.

Swallowtail meets Blendabilities

Hi everyone.

I thought I would dig out one of my favourite stamps and get colouring with my new favourite pens.

I decided to colour the same stamp with three different colours and mount the coloured image in three different ways so you could see the difference, and hopefully be inspired.

Anyway the stamp is Swallowtail and I have coloured with Blendabilities in Rich Razzleberry, old olive and cherry cobbler.

On this card I layered rich razzleberry card stock onto very vanilla.  I stamped ink momento tuxedo black in with the swallowtail stamp.

I then stamped again onto another piece of very vanilla and set to work with my Blendabilities.  Once the image was coloured I fussy cut it and mounted onto the card to create a 3d effect.

Heres a close up so you can see all the wonderful lights and shadows you can create with these amazing pens.

Cherry cobbler butterfly, on very vanilla, matted and layered onto old olive.  

Isn't the definition with these pens amazing

Lastly Old olive butterfly, matted and layered onto daffodil delight card stock

Love the definition in this one.  So pretty

What do you think?

Don't you just love the way these pens colour.  

I'd love to see your creations if I have inspired you and as always your comments mean so much. 

Hugs

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

One Stamp, so much versatility ＃Beautiful Bunch

Hi everyone.

On my last post I showed you how I had used the gorgeous Beautiful Bunch stamp set to create a tag card with my sister-in-law and her friends.  You can find the post here

But i want to show you this week that one stamp set can be used for lots of different things, just by changing the colours, the layout and the way you embellish the project.

So we've done a card with a lovely tag on the front, but today's card is a little bit more subtle and has a completely different message.

Today's card is a sympathy card.  I hate making these, and it is even harder when it is for a friend who has lost a parent.  

Anyway the Beautiful Bunch set worked so well for this. 

I have matted and layered Basic Black and Very Vanilla card stock and then stamped in Momento Black ink.  The sentiment is from a retired hostess set.

I then stamped the flower three more times onto scrap card stock and punched out, before colouring in with my Blendabilities.

I have used the pumpkin pie and rich razzleberry colours to create the flower.

Can you see how well these pens work.  I am totally in love with them.  They are colouring my life wonderfully and I am afraid my other brands have now gone - and I am a Blendabilities Lady.  I am looking forward to using these lots more in my Blendabilties Clubs

I punched them out, using the co-ordinating punch, and then snipped the centre flower to create separate petals and centre.  All this was layered up using dimensionals.

It just adds a splash of colour and gives the card some dimension.

If you would like this stamp set or any of the other bits I have used today don't forget you can shop online with me at the click of a button.

Yep, the one below.

Boxing Clever with two ways to join - Stampin Up style ofcourse ..........

Hi everyone.  Well today is an extra special day ........... and the reason is that Stampin Up! have made it even easier for you to make your dream come true.

Yes, you can have your own little craft business.  You can earn whilst doing something that you love.

Stampin Up! are giving you the opportunity to join for £50 between 28th May 2014 until 30th June 2014. You get to choose £55 of product of your choice to start your craft stash off.   You'll also get an additional £55 of demonstrator kit to get your business off to a flying start.   This is am amazing offer.  But even better you can still sign up for £99 and get £130 of product of your choice, plus the starter demonstrator kit.  So which way are you going to join me?

I can remember the first time I saw Stampin Up! products.  I felt like I had been shut in a box and finally set free.  Here was all the great products I loved by one amazing company.  No more going from one online site to another.  No more traipsing around the shops only to find nothing I really wanted.  No more wasted car journeys or nightmare parking, just lots of time to craft.

It was all here, in one place. The Stampin Up! place.  For those of you who know me you know I only like good quality products and these are the best.    So what did I do?  I did what I am sharing with you today.  I joined during a special offer.  I got the best deal I could.

I love being a demo, I am part of a great Creative Family that shares and cares.  We have a great support network and there is always someone sharing something new.

So would you like to get great products, at discounted prices and also be able to earn while you play?

Yes, then simply click this link

If you would like more information have a look at the Join My Team page

Anyway here's todays quick project.

I demonstrated this lovely box at a hostess event recently.

It was a cross between two boxes that my friends Sam and Tracey had made.  I took inspiration from both and created my box.

I used the wonderful envelope punch board and the butterfly from the gorgeous Papaya Collage stamp set.

The butterfly was stamped on all four sides of the box, the lid and the tag and then heat embossed.  The edges of the lid and tag were also distressed using sponge and inks.

The top of the box was finished with some Chevron ribbons and the tag attached.  

I would love to thank the lovely customer who ordered recently with me, but left no contact details.

Your order is much appreciated and as I cannot send you a thank you personally this if for you

THANK YOU

Don't forget all products used today can be purchased by clicking this link

SHOP WITH ME

Here's the products used

Papaya Collage Clear-Mount Stamp Set

£22.95

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

£4.95

Stamping Sponges

£3.25

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Emboss Powder

£3.95

Cherry Cobbler 3/4" Chevron Ribbon

£8.25

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

£7.50

Heat Tool - Uk Plug

£25.95

Stampin' Trimmer

£25.95

Envelope Punch Board

£17.95

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

£20.95

Thank you ............

Don't know about you guys, but I was always made to write my thank you letters at birthdays and Christmas.    As a child it always seemed a chore ....... there were so many other things I wanted to do.

And now, well, now I combine writing my thank you's with creating something wonderful.  So anyone, I have to thank always gets an individual card, cause I've made it.

Here's one I did recently for a friend, who had helped me.

This person loves Vintage and our Very Vintage Wheel was just perfect for this.  I combined it with the stunning Flowering Flourishes and an In-Colour Boutique Details Accessory to finish off.

The cardstock is Baked Brown sugar and is inked in the same colour.  I have torn very vanilla and distressed the edges.   The sentiment is from the Oh Hello stamp set. 

Of course the inside had to be finished to the same standard as the outside.  So here it is.

Hope you're all having a great week and finding some time to craft.

Thanks for dropping by.

Hugs

Lisa xx

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

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

Stampin Up

Hi everyone.

I hope that your weather is as fantastic as ours has been.  It has been really difficult to be inside crafting, and not outside in the sun......... which is where I am going in a minute.

I have been considering becoming a Hobby Demonstrator for Stampin Up for a while.  An have finally taken the plunge ........  this is so that I can get great discount on amazing products which I love to use in my crafting.  (They are not available through any retailers)

I have been making lots of memory books recently, and love playing with different mediums to try and embellish them and make them gorgeous.

I have been making this one for a bit.  Here's the photos.  All the bits and bobs and papers, stamps, inks, etc are from Stampin Up.