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I've not been around much!

2011-10-05T20:47:00.000+01:00

Wow - it has been a long time since I posted any cards on my blog! It's been an awful year for us with one thing after another going wrong! We've had lots of small things go wrong as well as a few larger things like the loss of a family member and one of my husbands friends, my hubbys cancer scare, him being made redundant and a car accident last week which has written off our car just before we are due to go on holiday!
Luckily hubby and the boys are ok though and a car can be replaced but the timing couldn't have been worse and we're kind of left wondering what else can go wrong this year!

I'm hoping that the time away in Newquay with my family will help us all relax and recharge (well me and my hubby (and my Mum and her husband who are over from Australia), the kids don't seem to need recharging lol!!) And fingers crossed the rest of the year will go a little more smoothly! I will sure be glad to put 2011 behind me!

On a good note, we've just seen the release of the new Stampin' Up! catalogue and there are some lovely new stamp sets in it so once I am back from my holiday I will be playing with some of the new products and sharing some projects on my blog again! :) I'll be starting a new stampers 6 group and I will try and update a little more regularly!

15% off this week only!

2011-09-21T19:46:00.000+01:00

If you've seen something you like in the Stampin' Up! catty and can't wait to order, I'm offering 15% off all orders placed and paid for by Wednesday 28th September! Orders cost £4.95 delivery no matter what size the order and will be delivered direct to your door (UK only)
Don't forget to check out the retiring list here to get retiring items before they're gone!

If you'd like to take advantage of this offer please email me asap - stephaniemayne@tiscali.co.uk
Thanks! :)

Season of Joy Tutorial and Special Offers!

2011-08-02T11:54:00.005+01:00

Wow - I've just seen how long it's actually been since I have posted on here :o
The year sure is flying by! I have not been on a break though, oh no - I have been busy with magazine work, classes and creating tutorials as well as sports days, end of term events, teddy bears picnics and school visits for the boys!! The summer is always busy round here! :)

The last few days have seen me finish my first tutorial! It uses the gorgeous Season of Joy stamp set from Stampin' Up! This was one of the first sets I brought and I still love it! The great thing is a few of the stamps in this set can be used all year round - so not just for Christmas! I've included a couple of bonus ideas with the tutorial to show just that! :)

The tutorial contains step by step instructions and colour photographs to make a fab folder and 4 cards and envelopes. It's only £2.50 but you can get it for FREE by ordering the Season of Joy stamp set from me during August! Already have the season of Joy set? Place any order over £30.00 (plus P&P) during August and get it for free!

Well that's my personal promotion for August BUT Stampin' Up! also have a promotion on!

If you up your order to £75 you'll get my tutorial free and also a gorgeous, exclusive cosmetics bag, a roll of stripy Rich Razzleberry ribbon and a pot of the lovely silver clips for FREE! Really worth doing if you've had your eye on a full set of pens, the big shot, alphabet dies etc! The promotion runs throughout August so if you'd like one of theses exclusive bags and free products, please get your orders through by the end of the month! I can't wait to get my mitts on the bag - I'll be using mine for storing my smal tools though - my white gel pen, my paper peircer, craft knife, glue remover, pencil etc

Want to get your order in? Please email me anytime - stephaniemayne@tiscali.co.uk

Want the tutorial? Look down the right hand column and click on the Buy it Now button! :) Thanks!

Join my Stampin' Up! team and receive my tutorial and any future tutorials I create for FREE!

I'll be back again soon with some projects I can share!

Papertake Weekly!

2011-06-08T16:34:00.000+01:00

This week it's an 'anything goes' theme over at Papertake Weekly. There' an optional extra of using white with 1 other colour. I chose to do the optional extra and used Melon Mambo for a nice summery thank you card...

Papertake Weekly - sketch

2011-05-31T20:01:00.001+01:00

It's time for one of Dawnys fab sketches over at Papertake Weekly this week! I have gone for a vintage look this week!
Do pop over and see what the rest of the team have done!

I've used, Baby blossoms and Oval all stamp sets, Rose red, pretty in pink, wild wasabi and always artichoke inks and crumb cake, rose red and wild wasabi card and paper. And the distressing essentials kit with the tea stain ink pad!! :D All from Stampin' Up!

Thought about joining?

2011-05-31T11:56:00.000+01:00

****Please note this post will remain at the top during May. Please scroll down for newer posts!****

Have you ever thought about joining Stampin' Up!?
There are lots of reasons why people join - you can work when it suits you, holding parties or running classes or just order for yourself to get a discount on the products!

You can change some of the products in the Starter Kit for others you prefer, making the kit a great way to get some stamps that you've had your eye on! The Starter kit is £119 and it's valued at £240 - there's NO OBLIGATION to place any further orders either so once you've brought the kit it's up to you whether you carry on ordering or not! There are no charges or penalties and you get to keep the discounted kit you've already brought!

This month all new recruits signing up with me will get a FREE pack of Designer Series Paper of their choice (worth £8.75)
I will also be doing a FREE DSP paper sampler for you including samples of each of the new papers from the new mini!

So if you'd like to join my team or find out more information please email me anytime! :) Thanks!

Papertake Weekly

2011-05-10T19:26:00.000+01:00

It's a punching theme over at Papertake Weekly this week! So I used some circle punches and a label punch from Stampn' Up! I seem to be going through a 'mens' cards phase at the moment and I'm loving the colours of the Elegant Soiree papers for mens cards. A bit of Early Espresso and some Crumb cake card and you're done! The DT have done some fantastic cards to do pop over to have a look and join in if you'd like :)

Papertake weekly and S6 thank yous!

2011-04-27T14:12:00.001+01:00

Over at PTW this week it's time for one of Dawnys sketches! :) I've done a manly themed card as I seem to be quite short of them! lol Also below are my thank you cards for my Stampers 6 group this month! I'll be starting a new Stampers 6 group next month so if you'd like to find out more please email me!

Papertake Weekly spots and stripes

2011-04-21T19:28:00.000+01:00

Oooo well isn't this weather beautiful? And it couldn't have come at a better time either with the school holidays!! :)
I'm sorry, it's a little late being posted but here is this weeks Papertake Weekly challenge project! The theme this week is spots and stripes and it fitted perfectly for this Easter egg box we made at my April class!
I used the new beautiful butterflies die from the mini - gotta say I am finding that this die is getting a lot of use!! ;)

Hope you like it! If you'd like to join in with the challenge do pop over to Papertake Weekly and leave a link to your project!

Papertake Weekly!

2011-04-05T20:55:00.001+01:00

It's time for another Papertake Weekly challenge!
This week anything goes so I decided to use some of the new products I have from the mini! The pillowbox die makes cute little gift boxes and I was dying (pardon the pun! lol) to have a go at some of them! These are ones I made as a swap with some fellow demonstrators! I used their initials though on theirs!! ;)

I used:
Pillow box die
Lots of Tags dies
Springtime Vintage papers
Itty Bitty stamps and punches, seam binding ribbon, All from the new mini catalogue.
Just perfect alphabet stamps, Baja Breeze card and ink.

If you're loving the new mini as much as I am and would like to place an order you can email me anytime! I will be starting another Stampers 6 group next month too - so if you have a wish list and want to spread the cost please email me for details - you'll get hostess benefits and other freebies too!! :D

New Mini Catty wooohooo!!

2011-04-05T20:14:00.000+01:00

Well the 1st of April means it's time for the launch of the new mini!! Yep this is no April fools!! lol The new mini is full of great new products from Stampin' Up!
Perhaps the most eagerly awaited is the BIG SHOT!! Yes - we have the Big Shot now!! Not only that but we have exclusive Stampin' Up! dies too! There are also embossing folders and Embosslits dies too!

We have new sets of 12x12 papers - 3 gorgeous sets - my favourite has to be the Springtime Vintage papers on page 17, check out the coordinating Big Designer Buttons too! Aren't they FAB??!! I'm loving so much of this mini catalogue!
Of course there are some great new stamps available too, some with coordinating punches! There are some mens stamps!! My fave is the motorcyle on page 30!

Do have a look at the Strength and Hope set on page 31 too, this is our 'making a difference' stamp set. For every set sold Stampin' Up! will donate £1 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

If you'd like to take a look atthe new Mini you can click here for the PDF or alternatively you can click the image in the side bar! If you'd like a paper copy please email me at stephaniemayne@tiscali.co.uk to request one. You can also place orders with me at this email address.

Keep an eye out for projects over the next couple of days!

Papertake Weekly Trio-tastic!

2011-03-16T14:21:00.002Z

This weeks challenge over at Papertake Weekly is to use 3 of something! I have used 3 colours - Bashful Blue, Early Espresso and Whisper White. I've also used 3 stamped images - 2 of the swirls and the sentiment and also 3 embellishments - 2 paper flowers and 1 rhinestone brad!

All products are from Stampin' Up! (please contact me for details!)

March Frenzy!

2011-03-01T20:00:00.000Z

Stampin' Up!s new promotion for March! Get upto 30% off of items on the list! Limited numbers for the promotion so if you see something you want please get in touch asap!
Click the pic for larger details:

SAB is here!

2011-02-28T23:45:00.000Z

PLEASE NOTE: This post will remain at the top for the duratiom of the offer! Please scroll down to see new posts! Thanks x

Hi everyone - wow, I can't beleive how quickly 2010 has gone...........we're nearly in 2011 already! January and February bring a great special offer from Stampin' Up! It's Sale-A-Bration time!! What's Sale-A-Bration? It means:

FREE STAMP SETS UP FOR GRABS!!!

There are 3 ways for you to get your hands on these great free stamp sets:

Spend. For every £45 you spend (before shipping), you can choose one Sale-A-Bration set. So if you spend £90.00 you can order 2!! etc... To place an order please email me!
Host. For every £300 in workshop sales (product sales before shipping), as a hostess, you can choose an exclusive Sale-A-Bration set. This is in addition to the already fabulous hostess rewards! If you'd like to book a party/workshop and live in the Sussex/Surrey area, please email me!
Join Stampin' Up! It's a greattime to join Stampin' Up! New recruits can choose any stamp set from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue (valued up to £44.95) when they become a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration. You also have until June to meet your first quarterly minimums and with no further obligation once you have bought your Starter kit, you have nothing to lose! If you decide being a demonstrator is not for you, there are no catches and you can keep all your starter kit products!

You can chose to join up and build a business or just join up to get discount for you and your friends! It's really up to you! Ask me about joining my team and start getting discount off your orders!

Finally, here are the 4 different stamp sets to chose from! I love them all!! I think Bliss is my favourite though. I love the big flourish! :)

Bliss

wood-mount item 121851
clear-mount item 123217

Punch Bunch
wood-mount item 121847
clear-mount item 123211

So Happy for You
wood-mount item 121853
clear-mount item 123220

Sweet Summer

wood-mount item 121849

clear-mount item 123214

SO!! If you'd like to get your FREE stamp set(s) please email me - stephaniemayne@tiscali.co.uk to place your order. We're able to take credit cards now too, if that's more convieinet for you! :)

Thanks to everyone who's placed orders with me this year, come along to shows and also attended classes. I'd like to wish you all a very

Happy New Year! :)

Beware Pirates!

2011-02-27T20:36:00.001Z

It's been so busy lately - I seem to have so much to juggle! lol
I'm doing a Maths course at the primary school which shows how the children learn maths now and helps you to help them....I had a cookery course that has now finished - I really enjoyed that one so I hope they do another one!
I've decided that as hubby was made redundant a couple of weeks ago, to do all those jobs that have needed doing for ages so we're trying to get decorating done and sorting out stuff which hasn't been touched since we moved here 4 years ago! :o
1/2 term wasn't going to badly until we all ended up getting a sickness bug, so that has pretty much been half term taken care of!

Saturday was a great day though as it was Stampin' Up!s regional training which was really good! It was lovely to get together with Caroline, one of my downline and to catch up with other demos! Lots of chat, laughter and inspiration! Just what I needed after the last couple of weeks!
We usually do a swap of card designs between demos, unfortunately we got there a little late due to LOTS of roadworks and a diversion so we didn't get as much chance to swap but here are the cards I made:

I used the FAB Beware Pirates set, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla card stock. Crumb Cake and Early Espresso ink pads and Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Riding Hood Red pens!
I love this set for boys - it's great for grungey style cards! I have a few of these swaps left over and anyone placing an order with me in the next couple of weeks will receive one with their order as well as a thank you card! You can use both cards as I write the thank you card inserts on a post it note for you to remove! :) I shall include directions for you to make it too!

If you'd like to place an order please email me when ever it's convienient! :) I'll be happy to help! :)
I'm also looking for new hostesses to hold parties locally in their homes! Stampin' Up! have great hostess benefits, so if you've been toying with the idea, why not drop me a line and we can arrange a fun together for you and your friends to try the products at a time to suit you!?

Papertake Weekly - sketch #52

2011-01-25T17:30:00.000Z

Hi everyone! It's time for another Papertake Weekly challenge and this week we have one of Dawnys fab sketches!
I've used the Make a monster set from stampin' Up! I loved this set when I saw it in the catty and I love it even more now that Keyan has started school and in his class of 29 - 25 are boys! :o Poor teacher!! Anyways the set has come in handy as you can make so many different monsters with all the separate bits! And a few of his friends now have monster cards! lol
I've teamed it with papers also from Stampin' Up! and the sentiment is one of the stamps from the FREE sale-a-bration sets!!
The rest of the DT have some stunners to share too, so do pop over to Papertake Weekly to have a look! :) And if you'd like to order any Stampin' Up! goodies, you can email me anytime :) See you soon!

Papertake Weekly - Ribbons and pearls

2011-01-18T14:01:00.000Z

A quick update - puddy cat is much better now :) He's still got a slight limp but I'm sure that will be gone soon and he'll be back to chasing poor unsuspecting pidgeons round the garden!! Onto the challenge.........
This weeks challenge over at Papertake Weekly is to use ribbons and pearls. The main image is from this weeks sponsor The Paper Shelter. I've used a couple of stamps from the Beware Pirates set from Stampin' Up! I wanted to use ribbon and pearls on a boys card! lol I stamped the Arrrrr sentiment onto the ribbon and the pearls are on the belt buckle and the bottons on the cuffs - you can't see them too well in the pic! I love the pearls - they are great sizes!! To see the rest of the DTs creations do pop over to Papertake Weekly - you can join in if you like too!

Other products:
Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla and a scrap of the old Close to cocoa card stock
Very Vanilla Satin ribbon, basic pearls Spritzer tool
Soft Suede and cajun craze markers

Papertake Weekly - Frosty mornings

2011-01-11T21:56:00.000Z

I was hoping to get my post on earlier for this weeks challenge but my poor pussy cat came home hobbling so we had to get down to the vets. We think he has been hit by a car as 2 of his legs don't work and his claws are shredded :( He's had an antibiotic injection and a painkiller and he has to go back again for xrays tomorrow if he's showing no signs of improvement....
Anyways,
This weeks challenge over at Papertake Weekly is themed on cold forsty mornings! Lots of wintery blues! Do pop over to Papertake Weekly to see the rest of the DT's designs and to join in if you'd like to! :)

SAB Sweet Summer set!

2011-01-04T17:41:00.000Z

I made these 2 cards using the FREE SAB set called Sweet Summer. You can get 4 different sets, all available as limited edition sets that are FREE when you place an order of £45 or more. To place an order with me for Stampin' Up! products please email me here

You can see how the new gem stones catch the light - I love them - so sparkly!
I used a colour combination of Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Wild Wasabi. For more details please feel free to email me!

Papertake Weekly

2011-01-04T16:21:00.000Z

Happy New Year everyone!! I have made a few new years resolutions, one of which is to try and update my blog at least once a week!!

I'm havingproblems alreay - I seem to be having difficulty uploading photos again! Grrrrrrrr I don't know what has gone wrong as I can't seem to upload them to email either! So my poor PTW card has been uploaded to Facebook where the lovely DawnyP picked it up from and posted it for me! And I have to go to PTW to copy the code to add here! What a palava!! I hope it gets sorted out soon!

Anyways, here is my card for PTW this week. Sponsors this week are Lily of the Valley which is where the image is from - isn't it lovely? COloured with Copics and SU markers and card and paper is Stampin' Up! The optional extra for this weeks challenge is lace which I managed to get on there as I had some left from a magazine commission I did a while back!

If you'd like to join in with the challenge you can find it here.

Riahs monster card!

2010-11-13T12:12:00.001Z

Keyan has a friends party to go to today so I decided to give my Make a Monster set an inking! I do love this set - handy when you have 3 boys! I was inspired by a card we saw at Convention. I've changed mine but used the idea of creating the space ship with aperture. I've also used the new color spritzing tool - I actually really like this now I've got the nack of it!! If you're having trouble with yours - push the pen right in so that the thickest part of the pen is at the end of the spray nozzle/pump. Quick bursts work best and come further away from the paper to give a larger sprayed area.....
Anyways here's the outside of the card:

And here's the inside!

Products used:
Make a Monster stamp set
Party this way stamp set (balloon inside)
Just perfect alphabet stamp set
Happy birthday sentiment from a bit of birthday cheer stamp set (discontinued)
Wild Wasabi card and pen,
Real Red card and pen,
Turquoise card and pen,
Bashful ble pen
Colour spritzer tool
Crop o dile for punching holes in the planets
Large 1 3/4 circle punch
Ex large wide oval, oval and scallop oval punches
Scallop trim border punch

Christmas bundle!

2010-11-07T12:34:00.002Z

Wooohoo!! Look at these projects made using this months offer from Stampin' Up! Order any of the following bundles and choose a FREE roll of ribbon! This will be for each bundle - so if you order 2 you can chose 2 rolls of ribbon etc!

The bundles:

Delightful Decorations: stamp set and ornament punch - wood mount 124058 - £37.45

Gifted Bundle:
Welcome Christmas Set and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper
Wood mount: 124051 -£35.70
Clear mount: 124052- £30.70

Season of Joy Bundle (Season of Joy is my most favourite Christmas set - you can also use the swirl, flowers stamps and handmade star stamp all year round, so not just for Christmas!)
Season of Joy Set and So Swirly Stampin’Around® Wheel
Wood mount 124055 - £36.45

And last but not least the Welcome Christmas bundle:
Welcome Christmas Set and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper
Wood mount - 124063 - £36.90
Clear mount - 124064 - £31.90

And here are the choices for the FREE ribbons -aren't they GORGEOUS! I just love Stampin' Up!s ribbon - it really is THE best quality!

AND just to let you know we are now able to take Visa and Mastercard payments!!! OOoooo yes!!! So if you want to order any of these great bundles contact me asap!
I also have 1 place left in my Stampers 6 group too!!!!! So if you want to spread the cost of your wishlist and get a FREE level 1 hostess set and FREE goodies from the catalogue,
drop me an email and find out more!

A quick update and a new Stampers 5 group!

2010-10-17T22:09:00.003+01:00

Hello everyone! Wow it's been a hectic weekend! My sons birthday was on Saturday and we took him and a couple of his friends to Fishers Farm for the day! It was great and he had a lovely day on the climbing wall, taboggon run and bumper boats! Then he started rugby this morning too! So off we went after he finished this morning to buy the boots and gum shield that he needs for next week! I'm looking forward to some crafting time during the week while they are at school and playgroup!

Righty - as you probably know by now, we have a new Stampin' Up! idea book
and catalogue out! There are some great new products including
rhinestones, clear mount stamps, new colour families etc etc. I have a wish list as long as my arm, well infact probably longer than that! lol So, I thought if like me you have a long list and want to spread the cost AND get the hostess benefits, I would start another Stampers club! It will work the same
way as my stampers 5 group did but you only need to spend £25 plus P&P each
month and the group will run for 6 months! You will get the hostess benefits too - a level 1 hostess set
and the £15.00 of FREE goodies on your month(s) as virtual hostess!
I'll be sending free bits out with your orders too! :)
Everyone who
joins up this month will receive a FREE copy of the new Idea Book and
Catalogue worth £5.95. You will also receive any other publications
that are released during your time in the group - this includes mini
catalogues!
The group will run for 6 months and there are 6 spaces. If
you are interested in taking a place - or places!! then please do
contact me at your convienience! You can email me here!
Thanks! :)
****I now have 3 spaces left and we're hoping to start mid November! :) ****

PTW Winner!

2010-10-14T19:39:00.002+01:00

Hi everyone! Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by for the blog hop!

The winner of the Lili of the Valley stamp is.......................

SUE
Please email either Dawny or myself with your address details so that we can get your prize off to you! :) Well done! :)

Papertake Weekly turns 3!

2010-10-05T12:33:00.002+01:00

To celebrate PTW turning 3 we have a blog hop going on today! You can choose one of your favourite challenges this week! There are lots of fabulous prizes up for grabs too so do head on over to PTW to check out the details!
I have this fab stamp from Lili of the Valley to give away:

Here's my set of monotone cards and a gift box for them!

Next on the blog hop is Marjaana do pop over and see her lovely card :)

Join in the challenge and leave a comment to enter for a chance to win the Lili of the Valley stamp! Good Luck!

New Catalogue!

2010-10-03T14:14:00.000+01:00

Have you seen the gorgeous new idea book and catalogue from Stampin' Up!? There are a few changes in this one! We now have the option of unmounted stamp sets (selected stamp sets) saving you a few pounds off of the wood mount ones. These come with a sticker that goes onto the kling side so that you can see where you're stamping! They're cheaper than the wood sets too, so more stash for your cash! lol
We have some lovely new embellishments, including Rhinestone jewels and pearls - I have been hoping that Stampin' Up! would have these as I use them quite a lot! There are also more ribbons and buttons in the new colours! But my fave has to be the new punches - the curly label and designer label punches are fab!
I haven't even started with the stamp sets...................;)

As you can se my wish list is rather big!!
Anyways, if like me you have a HUGE list and you'd like to spread the cost, get the hostess benifits and a few little extras, why not join my Stampers 6 club? There are still a couple of places available and we're aiming to start next month!

What do you need to do?

Just place an order of £25.00 or more (plus postage) each month for 6 months!

What do you get?

As well as getting the goods you purchase each month, you will get little extra's from me! You will also take it in turns to each get a FREE level 1 hostess set and £15.00 worth of free products of your choice!

Interested? Need more details? Please email me asap! :)

Winter Post Card Kit!

2010-09-25T14:13:00.011+01:00

***click on picture to enlarge!***

Hello! Blogger is back! lol I can now upload pictures on blogger again!!! Wooohoo!! It is sooo much easier on blogger to get the posts done!

Right, I have been busy lately - there's so much going on at the moment I've hardly had time to catch me breath!

Now that I can share my pics again, here is a pic of the class we did on the 17th September. I will be selling this as a class kit to go - you will get:

Winter Post stamp set - wood mounted set of 7 stamps,

Real Red*, Always Artichoke* OR Night of Navy* AND Chocolate Chip ink pads

13.7m roll of Real Red*, Always Artichoke* OR Night of Navy* grosgrain ribbon

13.7m pack of Linen Thread

All card stock and patterned paper to complete the projects in the picture

Full, step by step instructions

P&P included

For £40 !

* colour ink pads and ribbon to match kit choice!

Available for £40.00 until the 29th September.
All colour choices available while stocks last!
Select your preferred colour and click buy it now to get a head start on your Christmas cards!

Winter Post Card Kit to go!

*If you wish to exchange the ink pad/card colours for others in the current range, please ask for availability! Thanks!

Not got a new catalogue yet? They are going live on 1st October! You can order one from me for £4.95 including postage. I will post it out straight away as I now have a nice big box of them! :)
I will also include a voucher for you for a FREE ink pad of your choice when you place your first order over £40.00 with me! (excludes P&P - offer is available from me as an Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator NOT from Stampin' Up!)

New Catalogue- £4.95
Click to buy one now!

AND.............last but not least!

I’ll be starting a new Stampers 6 group from October/November depending on when we have enough people!
It’s a great way to spread the cost of your wishlist, if it’s anything like mine! lol You will also have the added benifit of being a virtual hostess, so you will be able to order a level 1 hostess set FREE and £15.00 worth of products of your choice FREE during the S6 club period!
All you need to do is put an order in for £25.00 or more (plus P&P) a month for 6 months! You’ll also receive little extras from me too!
If you’re interested in taking a place please email me asap and hopefully we can start in October with all the FAB new goodies!!
My big parcel of goodies arrived this week and now work is finished I’ll be aiming to get some samples made which I’ll add on here at the beginning of October!
Ooo I nearly forgot to say – there are loads of bargains on the last chance list too, so if you fancy anything from there please email me before the end of the month! Click here for the PDF Thanks!
Bye for now!

New Idea Book and Catalogue

2010-09-05T20:53:00.003+01:00

**** This post will remain at the top until 5th September - please scroll down for newer posts! Thanks! *********

Not long to go now - and we'll have a new Stampin' Up! Idea book and catalogue coming out!! It promises lots of exciting new goodies! If you'd like to be amoung the first to receive your copy you can pre order it from me now!

The catalogue will be released on the 1st October, and I'll aim to get you your copy before this date!**

Catalogues cost £4.95 each and include postage AND a £5.00 voucher * to spend with me on your first order over £40! (plus P&P £3.95)
If you'd like to pre order your idea book and catalogue and get your £5.00 off voucher click below!

Click Buy Now button to pre order your copy for £4.95!

Still no pics blogger??!

2010-09-03T18:01:00.001+01:00

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr this is really annoying - still no joy with blogger and uploading pictures!! I might have to set up a new blog! It couldn't happen at a worse time - I have loads of pics to share as I'm doing a craft fair this weekend at Amberley so have been making lots of things!! Anyways, I hope to be able to share some projects soon!
Steph x

Last Chance list, a FREE gift and £15 to spend

2010-09-01T20:29:00.005+01:00

Wow!! Demonstrators have now seen a preview of the new catalogue and there are some fantastic things in there!
We now have the retirement list too - some products have upto 50% off! So if you want to grab that stamp set or product before it goes forever then now's your chance! I'll be placing orders as they are recieved but I must say that these items are while stocks last so if you're desparate for something get in quick! lol
Due to increasing costs and a VAT rise on the horizon, there have also been some price increases in the new catty so if there's anything you want to order then September is a great time to save a few pounds before the new catty goes live on 1st October!

Everyone who places an order with me over £30 this month will get a FREE surprise gift too!
One lucky person will also win £15 to spend in the new catalogue!!! So if you want to be in with a shot get your order to me asap!!! I'll draw a winner at the end of the month from the names of all those who have ordered this month (you don't have to spend £30 to be entered into the draw - just place a product order!! *)!

Retirement list can be seen here!

*Please note the draw does not include orders for new idea books and catalogues - to be entered into the draw you must place a product order from the retirement list and/or the current catalogue!

20% off 2 step stampin' sets!

2010-08-31T19:52:00.001+01:00

*****Offer finishes soon! ******

WOW!! Check out this months offer from Stampin' Up!

Yes! 20% off these stamp sets! I'm very tempted by Big Bold Birthday and Something Sweet (well I was very tempted - I've given in and they will be in my shopping basket this month! lol) I have all the other ones already and they are all great! I'm loving the tiny tags at the moment - so diddy and they have the cutest punch to go with them too (order separately, not included!) so you don't even have to cut them out!
If you decide to give in to temptation too, please email me with your order! I will be doing FREE P&P on all orders over £35 this month and if you order any of these sets I'll also send you a card made by me using the set (my set obviously not your shiny new unmounted one!! lol)
Interested in holding a party this month? Let me show you and your friends how to do the 2 step stampin technique and make a cute gift bag and card using the Green house garden stamp set! You can all try having a go yourselves - see how easy it is to make great looking cards and keep what you've made! Interested? Email me for more info, to place an order or to book a party with fab benefits!! You can email me here.

It's a bit difficult to read the flyer so here are the details:

Loads of Love – usually £18.95, offer price £15.16

Big Bold Birthday – usually £23.95, offer price £19.16

Trendy Trees – usually £12.95, offer price £10.36

Greenhouse Garden – usually £22.95, offer price £18.36

Something Sweet – usually £23.95, offer price £19.16

Tiny Tags – usually £18.95, offer price £15.16

Bird on a Branch – usually £14.95, offer price £11.96

Back soon with some projects to share!

2010-08-31T18:03:00.001+01:00

Grrr I am starting to get very annoyed with blogger.............I am having problems again with loading pictures!! I've been trying since yesterday morning to upload my cards for Papertake Weekly but no joy...............is anyone else having this problem? I see there are a few comments on the help forum about this problem...........
Hopefully you'll be able to see my pic tomorrow! Meanwhile, please check out the rest of the teams creations on Papertake Weekly!

Papertake Weekly - 321

2010-08-24T15:10:00.003+01:00

Yay blogger is playing ball today! lol Here is my card for this weeks Papertake Weekly challenge! It's a recipe challenge this week, you have to use 3 of one thing, 2 of something else and 1 of another.........
I used 3 colours, 2 stamps and 1 ribbon!

All supplies from Stampin' Up! Please email me for details!

On a roll!

2010-08-23T16:15:00.006+01:00

I have quite literally been on a roll the last few days! I had my tart and tangy stamp set out from the end of term and thought I may as well make up some teacher cards for next year as I am always so busy in July! The card that I used for inspiration was this one we made at Natalie training day a while back!

Which lead on to these teacher cards:

And then matching coasters with this alternative:

And then cheers to you coasters!!

I have made a few other things too which lead on from there.......don't you just love it when the ideas flow like that?! I'll be selling some of these bits at my craft fairs so it's handy to have some stock made up!
I'll be sharing a few more projects over the next few days!

Pop back tomorrow for the PTW challenge card! :) x

P.S. Sorry the photos aren't great - weather is terrible here today!! Typical summer holiday weather! lol

Color Throwdown Challenge

2010-08-12T18:06:00.003+01:00

2 posts in one day!! I love it when I get me time for crafting! lol Here's my 2nd challenge card of the day - this time for the color throwdown challenge. Here's the colours:

And here's the card:

I used:
Stamps: The truck from Loads of Love (this set is on offer this month with 20% off!!)
Card: Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant and Soft Suede.
Pens: Creamy Caramel, Close to cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke.
Spiral punch
All from Stampin' Up! Please email me if you'd like to order any Stampin' Up! Supplies! Thanks! :)

Clean and Simple Challenge

2010-08-12T17:52:00.005+01:00

Well, it's been a while since I've sat and played with my craft stuff so after I'd finished my mag work I decided to do a couple of challenges!
This card is for the Clean and Simple challenge:

I used:
Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly
Papers: Cottage Wall DSP
Ink and Card: Razzleberry
1 3/8 circle punch
ALL From Stampin' Up!

Tri Shutter album

2010-08-08T12:07:00.002+01:00

I finally got round to making a tri shutter album! They are actually really easy to make although they look like they take hours!! lol I used Stampin' Up!s Christmas Jingle kit to make mine and now I just need to add some photo's when I have brought some more ink for me printer! I also used the stitched felt flowers on the front and the 2 step bird punch for the leaves. I'm really pleased with how it turned out and can't wait to make some wedding ones using the bride or bridesmaid specialty papers! They will be in my next order fo sure!

Leavers cards

2010-07-23T13:12:00.003+01:00

It's that time of year again and having had such a hectic couple of weeks, I hadn't done my teachers cards! :o
So, I was up a little earlier than usual to get Jaydens teachers card done and also one for Keyans playgroup as it was his last day today! We have not long come back from playgroup sports day so I'll put these on quick before I do lunch and go and get Jayden from school! His school seem to finish a week later than everyone else!?! And they're back on the 2nd Septmeber which will be Keyans first day at big school!! Next year Layten will be there too!

Jaydens tachers card - I usually personalise them but didn't get time this morning! lol

And we decided to do a handprint on Keyans card - he loved getting the finger paint out this morning!

Papertake Weekly - Cutie Patootie!

2010-07-20T12:13:00.005+01:00

Wow, it's hectic this time of year! All the work seems to have come in at once and the last week of school and playschool means lots of running around for the kidlets too! We have a teddy bears picnic on the agenda for this afternoon, and tomorrow it's sports day at school, a new building being craned in for playgroup and a cubs AGM and BBQ in the evening!
I had time (just!! lol) to squeeze in me card for Papertake Weekly. It's anything cute this week! I love this cute turtle and he was waiting to be inked up and stamped out so he ended up on my card for today! The colours haven't come out great in the photo (why does this happen with some colours but not others?!) but here it is:

I've used the cute lil turtle from Stampin Bella
The papers are the lovely Cottage Wall ones from Stampin' Up! - I do lovvvveeeee these papers! And the ribbon and card are the new Razzleberry ones from Stampin' Up!
If you'd like to join in with the Papertake Weekly challenge, you can find it here.

Papertake Weekly - In the garden

2010-07-13T12:31:00.002+01:00

In the garden is the theme over at Papertake Weekly this week! I have several trees in my garden so trees it was! lol

If you'd like to join us for the challenge pop on over to Papertake Weekly and leave a link to your card :)

I've used all Stampin' Up! products here. Trendy Trees stamp set, old olive, certainly celery and chocolate chip card stock and inks.

Virtual Club place!

2010-07-12T11:16:00.003+01:00

Hi all! It seems so long since I have had time to craft for me! I have had my Mum over from Australia so I have been out and about quite a lot during the past month! I have literally only crafted for work but I hope to be back again soon with some more cards and projects to share!
I just wanted to come on and say that I have a spare place in my Stampers 5 group if anyone would like to join?
We run for 5 months, spend £30 (plus £2.50P&P) a month and in return you will get a level 1 hostess set one month and £15.00 of FREE products of your choice another month! I also send little freebies too - a paper piercer, a patterned paper and card selection and mini kits have been past free gifts! So if you'd like to nab the last place, please email ASAP! :) You can choose an ink pad of your choice too - this will be the gift for this month!
Thanks x

Limited time! Special offer for June!

2010-06-30T10:08:00.000+01:00

Hi all,
I have decided to run a special offer myself during June - for all Stampin' Up! orders over £35 (plus £3.95 standard P&P) you can chose a FREE ink pad of your choice from the catty! This includes the new colours, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede too!
All you have to do is place your order with me before 30th June. If it totals £35 or more (excluding postage) then please also include the code for your choice of FREE ink pad! Spend £70 or more and receive 2 FREE ink pads! etc

To order please email me here: stephaniemayne@tiscali.co.uk

***Please note this is an offer made by me as an independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and is not an offer directly from Stampin' Up! It can not be used in conjunction with a Stampers 5 order as Free gifts are already given in these groups. However, if you are in my stampers 5 group you CAN still get a free ink pad by spending an additional £20 (instead of the £35) on top of your current committment! You will receive the usual group gift plus the inkpad in this case! ***
And don't forget that Stampin' Up! have a fantastic offer of extra free goodies for hostesses so if you live in or around West Sussex and you are interested in holding a party in your home, please contact me for details!

Stamp With Us - Colour theme

2010-06-20T18:31:00.002+01:00

This week it's another colour theme over at Stamp With Us. I've used the pocket silhouettes stamps for mine and Real Red, Only Orange and Pixie Pink for my colours. You can join in the challenge here!

Papertake Weekly - Ice cream colours

2010-06-15T18:33:00.002+01:00

This weeks theme over at Papertake Weekly is ice cream colours - I chose Raspberry Ripple! If you fancy joining us for the challenge do pop over and leave a link to your card! :)

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Bella Toile and sentiment from Flight of the Butterfly
Melon Mambo ink and card, Basic Black ink and card
Melon Mambo polka dot ribbon All from Stampin' Up!

Wedding Wishes

2010-06-13T13:42:00.004+01:00

We went to Trevs friends wedding yesterday, so I thought I'd share the card and envie with you. I went for a classic style as their invites were black and white and VERY elegant! It's similar to the card I made for my blog heading! lol

Stamps: Frames with a flourish, Bella Toile background
Inks Basic black
Card: Basic Black Basic Grey and Whisper White

PTW - Dawnys sketch

2010-06-08T17:07:00.003+01:00

Papertake Weeklys new challenge is set and it's a fab sketch from Dawny, with the added option of making your card in lemon and lilac! I only noticed that part after I had made my card lol!! So I have a non lemon and lilac Fathers Day one to share instead! lol

Occasional Greetings stamp set, to the nines specialty paper and Always Artichoke, Sage Shadow and Chocolate chip pens all from Stampin' Up!

Hostess promotion - Extra FREE goodies!

2010-06-08T16:52:00.004+01:00

A great promotion from Stampin' Up! Hold a workshop/party with £250 or more of sales and get an additional £20 of FREE products (as well as the usual hostess benefits)! If you are in Sussex/Surrey and are interested in holding a party please do email me here.
Alternatively, if you are further away but you and your friends place an order with me that totals this amount or more then of course you will also get these benefits! Email me for more details!

All orders this month over £35 (before postage) will include a FREE inkpad of your choice. Please note this is an offer from me as an Independent Demonstrator - not from Stampin' Up!

Stamp With Us - Get Well theme

2010-06-06T11:59:00.005+01:00

Hi everyone - it's been a busy few weeks so the blog has been a little neglected..........!!
Anyways, it's time for another Stamp With Us challenge - this fortnight it's a Get Well theme. I couldn't resist the new Cottage wall papers - I really do like these and they go with the new Razzleberry shade too!

Stamps: Garden Whimsy and Sincere Salutations
Card: Rick Razzleberry, Old Olive
Papers: Cottage Wall DSP
Punches: Oval, Scallop Oval and Boho Blossoms
Pens: Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum and White gel pen
Non SU - adhesive gemstones

Stamp With Us - Sketch challenge

2010-05-23T18:38:00.002+01:00

Hello everyone! Wow what a gorgeous day! Love the sunshine although I did have to buy some more summer clothes today!! And ordered some new shoes too! Lets hope the weather is still nice when they arrive! hhehehe
Right onto this weeks Stamp With Us challenge. This week it's a sketch challenge and my poor old mojo had decided to run off.........Anyways, this is what I came up with:

If you'd like to pop over and join in we're here. You can check out all the fab creations from the rest of the team too!

Supplies:
Stamp set: Nursery Necessities and sentiment from Happy Moments SAB set
DSP: Bashful Blue designer patterns
Card stock: Bashful Blue, Ballet Blue, Kraft, Whisper White
Pens: Ballet Blue
Linen Thread
Word Window punch
Non SU - blue buttons

Card making classes!

2010-05-18T14:51:00.005+01:00

Hi all, I am running a craft class this Friday 7:30pm - 10pm in Petworth, West Sussex.
£10 per person to include materials, use of equipment, refreshments, hall hire etc. Bring a friend and pay only £8 each!
We'll be making 3-4 mens cards and a gift box.
If you're interested in coming along, please let me know asap! All places to be booked before the evening (so I know how much stuff to bring! lol) (stephaniemayne@tiscali.co.uk)
All levels welcome from beginner to advanced!
Thanks x

Papertake Weekly - say it with flowers

2010-05-18T13:09:00.002+01:00

It's time for another Papertake Weekly challenge! This week the challenge is to use some flowers on your card. There's a fab prize to be won so do pop over and take a look!

The fab flowers are from this weeks sponsor and the cute stamp is a new Elzybells one. Papaers are Stampin' Up! and image is coloured with Copics!

Stamp With Us online classes - Natalies Challenge

2010-05-14T09:46:00.003+01:00

Wow it's been a busy couple of weeks! I just wanted to share a card I made last night for the Stamp With Us (Online classes)challenge. We had 45 mins to make and upload a card using colours from the logo. Not colours I usually use together but it turned out ok! lol
If you haven't joined in with the online classes before, they are well worth a look. Great projects, chats and challenges with prizes! You can see details on Stamp With Us

Stampin' Up! Starter kit offer!

2010-05-07T10:40:00.001+01:00

This post will remain at the top until the 7th May. Please scroll down for newer posts! Thanks! :)

Wow! From today until the 7th May Stampin' Up! are reducing the cost of their starter kit by 10%. It's already a fantastic value starter kit and now you only pay £125 to join up as a demonstrator! You will receive a kit with a value of over £240 for only £125. You can swap the stamp sets, card and inks too, so if you'd prefer different ones - you can have them!
Here's a pic of the starter kit - you can keep the starter kit too, even if you decide it's not for you - there's no further obligation to continue once you have purchased your starter kit.

So, thinking of joining to just to get discount on your own purchases or do you want to set up a business doing what you love?
Either way, if you've been thinking about joining - now is a great time!
To join my team and take advantage of the offer please email me! I'd love to have you aboard! :)
I'm also offering a free stamp set for the first person who joins up with me during this time (your choice of set!) and free samples for anyone else who signs up with me during this time - email me for details! :)

PTW - sketch

2010-05-04T16:25:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone! I am still alive! I have been so busy the past couple of weeks and I haven't done as much crafting as I'd like! I have another busy week this week and then hopefully I'll get time to play! :)
Right, onto this weeks PTW challenge! This week it's a fab sketch from Dawny and we have used an image from this weeks sponsor! If you'd like to join in and be in with a chance of winning hop on over to Papertake Weekly for the details! Here's my card:

3 new colours - 11 new products!

2010-05-01T07:56:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone, we're so excited! The new Stampin' Up! colours are starting to appear here in the UK! This month we have Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede - fab colours and all are available in the ink, cardstock and ribbon! Check out the gorgeous new papers too! Aren't they fab? If you'd like to place an order for any of them please do email me! I can't wait to get mine!! :)

Gorgeous Ribbon
New colour card packs (24 sheets)
And coordinating inks!
Aren't these papers gorgeous?
And printed window sheets too!
If you're after any products from Stampin' Up! Please email me here

Stamp With Us - Birthday theme

2010-04-25T10:21:00.004+01:00

Morning everyone! Where did the sun go? My hubby and eldest are on cubs camp this weekend so I suppose it had to rain! lol
Anyways, this weeks theme challenge over at Stamp With Us is Birthday. I have done a very simple mens card. The rest of the team have done some lovely cards so do pop over and take a look and join in too if you get chance!

I've used:
Stamps: Loads of Love, A Bit of Birthday Cheer
Inks: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip
Papers: To the Nines Speciality
Non-SU: Copics

Have you seen this?

2010-04-15T12:00:00.000+01:00

****This post will remain at the top until this offer expires, please scroll down for newer posts!****

The new Stampin' Up! mini catalogue is out now! It has some gorgoeus new stamp sets and papers in it and new products including shimmer paints and treat cups!
I have a special offer on too!

- Place an order of £35 or more between now and 15th April and get FREE P&P - saving £3.95.
- Place an order of £45 or more and receive FREE P&P and one of these products FREE (you can choose which you'd like!):
Pack of Stampin' Dimensionals,
Adhesive remover (these are fantastic!!),
2-way glue pen,
Stampin' write journaler (black pen) or a
Paper-piercing tool!

Orders can be placed from the new mini catalogue and the current main Catalogue (or a combination of the two!)

Want to order? Please email me before the 15th April to take advantage of the above offers. If your order is over £45 please include your choice of FREE gift, from the products above in your email!

Not seen the new mini catalogue? Click on the picture below to view a PDF version, or contact me for a copy!

Stamp With Us - sketch

2010-04-11T12:10:00.004+01:00

Hi all! This weeks challenge over at Stamp With Us is a sketch challenge. Here's the card I made, do pop over and see the rest of the DT's creations and join in yourself too if you like! :)

I've used:
The fab new Sweet Pea papers from the new mini
Taken with Teal ink pad and pen
Word window punch
Sentiment stamp from Happy Moments SAB set
Old Olive and Barely Banana card
So saffron DSP and pen
Whisper White grosgrain ribbon

New colours from Stampin' Up!

2010-04-07T14:19:00.004+01:00

There's some exciting news today from Stampin' Up!
Stampin' Up! are having a colour renovation! So here are the colours that we will have in the next catalogue (Oct):

And these are the ones we'll be saying farewell to:

Although these changes aren't set to go ahead for a while, I feel it's only fair to let you know.
You may want to buy only those colours that are staying or you may want to stock up on those colours you like that are going! Either way you have plenty of time still so don't panic!

It's a really exciting change because it means that we will also be getting the in-colours too! So, more ink pads and cardstock to play with and those lovely colours that a lot of us have been wanting from the US!! Rich Razzleberry, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red etc
I can't wait!
That's all we know for the time being but as we hear more, I'll let you know more!

Papertake Weekly Sketch

2010-04-06T14:36:00.002+01:00

This week it's a fab sketch over at Papertake Weekly! I used 2 great new products from Stampin' Up!'s new mini catalogue. The stripes background stamp is one of them and the fab bird punch is the other! Do pop over and see the rest of the teams creations! :)

Stampers 5 group!

2010-03-30T18:47:00.003+01:00

Hi all,
Just wanted to see if there's anyone else who would like to join my Stampers 5 group?
I have a couple more places available for the group starting in May.

What do you get?
Well as well as receiving your fab goodies, I will be sending you FREE samples/ kits/ projects etc each month. You'll also be able to choose a level 1 hostess gift of your choice and £15.00 of products (of your choice) from the catty during your time in the group. You will also recive copies of any minis and of course information about any special offers, either from myself or Stampin' Up!
Recommend a friend to join and get £5.00 off your order (both parties MUST remain in the group for the full 5 months)

What do you have to do?
Simply look through the catalogue and place an order of £30.00 or more (plus P&P) a month for 5 months!
Yep!! That's it!
So, fancy joining my Stampers 5? If so please email me as soon as possible - we're hoping to start in May!

Thanks to those who have already asked to stay on in the next group! I'm glad you have enjoyed it so much this time! :)

Stamp With Us - Colour challenge

2010-03-28T12:07:00.005+01:00

It's a fab colour challenge over at Stamp With Us this week! Here's the inspiration picture:

And here's my card:

Do pop over and see the rest of the teams creations, you can join in too! :)
Supplie used:
Stamps: Greenhouse Garden and sentiment from Happy Moments SAB set
Inks: Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Only Orange and Pretty in Pink
Card: Pink Passion, Only Orange and Whisper White
Ribbon: Whisper White Grosgrain
Punches: Eyelet Border, Scallop circle and Word Window
Clear Rhinestone brads, White gel pen
All from Stampin' Up! Want to order any? Please email me! Thanks x

Papertake Weekly sketch

2010-03-23T16:38:00.003Z

It's a fab sketch by Dawny this week over at PTW. I have been trying to have a sort out in my craft room so it was more of a limited supploes challenge fo me! lol The worse thing is it always gets a lot worse before it gets better!! Anyways, do pop over if you get chance, you can see the rest of the teams cards and join in with the challenge too!

Papertake Weekly - Lemon and Lilac

2010-03-16T16:32:00.004Z

The theme over at Papertake Weekly this week, is Lemon and Lilac! I don't really have any papers in this colour way so decided to make my own! Monica did a fab project on the recent Stamp With Us online classes so I used the one sheet wonder sheet that se showed. I have used the Greenhouse Garden stamp set and Barely Banana, Almost Amethyst, creamy caramel and bordering blue for mine. I really like the effect and might try this with some other colours too! Do pop over and have a look at what the rest of the team have done. :)

P.S. It does look blue in the pic but it is lilac IRL honest!! lol

Stamp With Us - Men!

2010-03-14T10:04:00.004Z

Hi everyone! Wow the last couple of weeks have been SOOOO busy! I haven't had chance to do much crafting that I can share! Anyway I do have a card today as it's time for a Stamp With Us challenge. This weeks challenge is Men. The DT have some fab cards to share so do pop over and have a look. You can enter by adding a link to your card/blog in Mr. Linky! :)

I used:
Loads of Love (stamps)
Loads of Love accessories (stamps)
Kraft card stock
Bashful Blue DSP
Brads from the filigree brads - I love the filigree ones and can't quite bring myself to use them yet! lol
Linen thread
All from Stampin' Up!

If you're interested in ordering any Stampin' Up! products, please do email me, all orders this month have a lil freebie! (link in the side bar) :) Thanks!
And Happy Mothers Day to all the fab Mums out there! Have a great day! x

Stampin' Up! Punches promotion for March

2010-03-02T15:00:00.001Z

Stampin' Up! have a great new promotion running this month! It includes a brand new Heart Punch that will only be available during the offer while stocks last. The Heart punch will only become available again in October!

You can order any of the stamp sets and punches listed and save 20% on the punch!
So, if you want Flight of the butterfly but already have the Butterfly punch you can order one of the other punches in the promotion and still save the 20% off the punch. You can order as many as you like. Offer is only valid throughout March. To order you can email me here! :)

PTW - brads buttons, bows and bling!

2010-03-02T14:22:00.004Z

Here's my project for Papertake Weekly this week. The theme is buttons, bows, brads and bling! I made one of Monicas treat pouches using the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set and the Bella Bleu papers from Stampin' Up! If you'd like to order any Stampin' Up! products you can email me here!

Stamp With Us - Sketch challenge

2010-02-28T13:40:00.004Z

Hi everyone! I hope you're all enjoying your weekend? I've popped on to add my card for this weeks Stamp With Us challenge - this week it's a fab sketch, so do pop over and take a look at the rest of the teams designs and join in yourself if you get chance :)
Apologies for the theme too - I know it's a little early for Christmas cards but I was sooooooo short of Christmas cards last year, I figured I'd try and get a few done each month this year!! Right, I am off to brave the wind and rain now - we're taking the boys to Fishers Farm Park for the afternoon!

Supplies:
Stamps: Season of joy
Pens: Night of Navy and Bashful blue
Papers: Bashful Blue Patterns DSP and level 1 hostess paper pack.
Punches: 1inch and 3/4 inch circles and scallop edge
Whisper White grosgrain ribbon
Card: Whisper White, Bashful Blue and Night of Navy
White gel pen
Dimensionals
NON SU: Snowflake brad from stash!

Papertake Weekly - Dawnys Sketch

2010-02-23T13:38:00.002Z

It's one of Dawnys fab sketches over at Papertake Weekly this week. The DT have done some lovely cards so do pop over and take a look, we'd love to see your take on the sketch too!

Papertake Weekly - Check this out!

2010-02-16T12:17:00.003Z

Hello everyone! Hope you all had a good weekend and a nice Valentines day!?
This weeks challenge over at Papertake Weekly is to use checks on your project. Do pop over to see the rest of the DT's cards and to join in the challenge! :)

Stamp With Us - colour challenge

2010-02-14T09:11:00.002Z

There's a colour theme over at Stamp With Us this week! Here's the photo to use as inspiration:

And here's the card I made:

I've used:
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Sincere Salutations
Pens: Pale Plum, Sage Shadow, Creamy Caramel, Pretty in Pink and Pixie Pink,
Card Stock: Pale Plum, Sage Shadow, Kraft, Pretty in Pink and Very Vanilla
(OOPS - I forgot to list the scallop edge punch, the latte buttons and linen thread!! Obviously not enough coffee that morning! lol)
White gel pen
White grosgrain ribbon

Do pop over and see the rest of the teams creations, they're gorgeous! You can join in with the challenge too :)

Manhattan handbg in Poppy Red

2010-02-12T13:21:00.005Z

My second bag is finished! Yes it's been a while since I made my first but I had the urge yesterday and had had enough of cardmaking so out came the fabric box and away I went! I'm really pleased with how this one turned out. It took a lot longer to make as I had to make the outer panels first - sew together the different materials and then sew on the red ribbon. I also added an internal pocket with a key holder too. It can be reversed as well, if you like the bright red lining! ;)

I'd love to make more of these bags - I have some gorgeous material and loads of ideas but sadly not enough time.........

The inside!

P.S. That little red loop is to close the bag - I just need to find a giant red button that matches, if not I'll be adding a black or white one! ;)

Anyone for Anya challenge

2010-02-07T17:32:00.002Z

Hi everyone, we have a colour challenge over at AFA this week! You can chose the colour theme but it needs to be food based - peaches and cream, strawberries and cream, mint choc chip etc!
I was thinking chocolate limes when I made this - I was eating one when I read the chalenge! lol So here's mine!
Don't forget to check out the rest of the DT's blogs too and pop over and join in the challenge if you get chance! :)

Stamp With Us - thank you

2010-01-31T11:50:00.005Z

There's a thank you theme over at Stamp With Us this week. I made my card in black and grey, it was inspired by Kim Fees SAB swap card, you can see Kims here, on Natalie blog!. I used the Frames with a flourish set though for the focal point. Don't forget to check out the rest of the teams creations and join in with the challenge! The new lot of online classes is starting very soon too so if you want to get your name down pop over to the blog asap! :) Have a good weekend! :)

I've used:
Stamps: Bella Toile background stamp, Sincere Salutations and Frames with a flourish
Inks: Basic Black and whisper white craft ink
Pens: Black and bordering blue
C/S: Basic Black and Going gray (? the one in the neutral pack! lol)
Non SU - black ribbon and adhesive gemstones.

AFA - sketch

2010-01-31T11:45:00.001Z

This week it's a sketch over at Anyone for Anya. Here's my card, do pop over and see what the rest of the team have done :)

Cute treat holders!

2010-01-28T20:01:00.007Z

I finally got round to trying one of Monica's treat pouches! They are sooo cute - I think I'll try making some larger sizes too! I think these would make really cute wedding favours if they were made using the bride foiled papers!

All products from Stampin' Up!
Old Olive DSP,
Word Window Punch
Tag and small tag punches
Crystal brads
white grosgrain ribbon
Darling Dots stamps(level 1 hostess set)
P.S. Sorry - not the greatest quality photo!!

Papertake Weekly Sketch

2010-01-26T18:53:00.004Z

This week, over at Papertake Weekly it's time for another of Dawnys fab sketches! Here's my card:

I've used:
Love you much stamps, Card Stock and inks all from Stampin' Up!

AFA - Hearts 4 hearts sake

2010-01-24T11:46:00.002Z

The theme over at Anyone for Anya this week is hearts. Here's my card for this weeks challenge:

Do pop over and see what the rest of the team created and join in with the challenge for the chance to win a prize! :)

Stamp With Us - Sketch challenge

2010-01-23T18:58:00.007Z

Here's my card for the current Stamp With Us challenge! I am a wee bit late with it as my laptop keyboard decided to stop working and I've been having a few problems with it! Anyways here it is:

I've used:
Happy Moments SAB set - only available for a limited time!
Darling Dots, level 1 hostess set
It's beautiful jumbo wheel
Basic black and Almost Amethyst ink pads
" " " " " card stock
Almost Amethyst stampin write marker
Stampin write black journalling pen
Corner rounder punch
Dimensionals

Do pop over and take a look at the rest of the teams cards - you can join in the challenge and add your card in Mr. Linky too! And there's a new Stamp With Us online classes starting soon too, you can see all the details over at Stamp With Us!

I'm also looking for 2 more people to join my Stampin' Up! downline - there's great rewards on offer during the SAB promotion, so if you've been thinking about joining, it's a great time to take the plunge! If you'd like to join my team or find out more, please do email me for more information! It would be great to have you on board! :)

And if you just want to buy some goodies, earn the hostess benefits and receive free products and kits why not consider joining my Stampers 5 group!? I've had 1 person drop out so have a space if anyone would like to fill it!! You can read more about it here! Please contact me asap as the group is starting now!! lol :)

There's a couple more cards on my SU blog too - I've had a good afternoon! lol x

Anyone for Anya - Charming!

2010-01-10T11:44:00.002Z

Here's my card for this weeks Anyone for Anya challenge. This week the challenge is to use a charm somewhere on your card.
Do pop over and take a look at the other DT cards, you can join in the challenge too - just leave a link in Mr. Linky! :)

Sale-A-Bration is here!!!!

2010-01-03T09:59:00.000Z

Look at this little house! Isn't it cute? It's one of the FAB SAB sets! lol

During January and February if you spend £45 on products from the catalogue you can choose one of these sets for free!! And that's for every £45 too - so spend £90 and get 2 etc!! And as it's running for Jan and Feb you can get all 4!!! They are all lovely sets!! If you're tempted, why not join my stampers 5 group - spend just a little more than the required amount for Jan and Feb and get yourself 2 of the sets!! Plus my little extras and the hostess benefits for your month! :) If you're interested in the Stampers 5 please email me asap as spaces are limited due to the extras I'm offering!! These are extras from me not from Stampin' Up!
You can also take advantage of SAB by signing up as a demonstrator! If you've been thinking about joining for a while, why not come and join my team? We have a dedicated team blog, with projects and idea's and I'll throw in an extra stamp set for you too - your choice of stamp set from current catalogue!
Anyways, here are the SAB sets!! If you'd like to place an order please email me! :)
Remember you can only get these sets during January and February!!!
Whimsical Words:

Vintage Labels:

Happy Moments:

And the one I used for my sneaky peek, Good Neighbours:

Happy New Year everyone! :)