Charming

Well it is what it says on the packet "Charming", such a lovely set of 7 stamps and at a great price of £13.95 you really don't want to miss out on this one.

I will be placing my last order this afternoon for products that are in the Spring Mini Catalogue so if there's something in there you like, you need to get in touch with me today as tomorrow they will be gone!!

So here is the set, I love how we can use the Marker Pens to colour in that flower to get a multicoloured image and the script is just so useful to give that vintage feel.  The gorgeous frame co-ordinates with the Decorative Label Punch making ease of creating titles or journalling spots for your scrapbook layouts and if you click on my photo you will see I have used the lovely ornate circle to create a soft subtle background.

So it's not too late yet, give me a call on 07717 068909 before 2.00pm today and I will put your order through and before you know it this little beauty will be yours forever!

JUST A COUPLE OF PLACES LEFT FOR MY ALL DAY EVENT ON 12TH MAY, BOOKING CLOSES TODAY SO PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.

Perfect Postage

This set is really cute and quite versatile and at only £8.95 for the clear mount option a bargain!  I have made many cards using these stamps, from baby, to general, to wedding.  As you can see it co-ordinates with the Postage Stamp Punch which I have then layered onto a 1 3/8" Crumb Cake square.

The colour combo is Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze and Certainly Celery.

The flower was created using the Postage Stamp Punch and in the centre we placed a Glimmer Brad from the subtles range.

Now, if you like what you see and would like to re-create this little cutie, you will need to order the Perfect Postage Stamps and co-ordinating Postage Stamp Punch before 30th April as they are both from the Spring Mini Catalogue which finishes at the end of the month.  There are no guarantees that any of these products will re-appear in the new Idea Book & Catalogue in October, so don't be disappointed, call or email me with your order and I will get it sorted.

Time is running out....

.... if you still haven't purchased the Create a Cupcake Stamp set and co-ordinating Builder Punch, they will only be available to order until 30th April then they will disappear, and who can tell if they will make another appearance in the new Idea Book & Catalogue later this year!

So here is something I have been demonstrating at my workshops, the good old Pillow Box, perfect for hosting a little gift, money or even a voucher:

The first uses patterned paper from the "Nursery Nest" Designer Paper Pack and these can be yours for FREE with a £45 during April.  I have used co-ordinating subtles colours of Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery and Marina Mist, subtles are my all time faves, just in case you didn't know!

The second is exactly the same but using the "Berry Blossoms" papers which you can too earn for FREE during April with a £45 order and I have teamed it again with co-ordinating In Colour products, love that Ruffle Ribbon.

If you would like to book a party just give me a call and we can arrange a date to suit, anyone who has been to one will agree that its a great fun night in, being creative with your friends with the opportunity of earning yourself some gorgeous Stampin' Up! products for FREE!

I ALSO HAVE A FEW SPACES LEFT AT MY ALL DAY EVENT ON 12TH MAY AT WHITMINSTER, £35 TO INCLUDE YOUR OWN STAMP SET FROM THE UPCOMING SUMMER MINI CATALOGUE, LUNCH AND ALL THE PRE-CUT KITS TO COMPLETE YOUR PROJECTS FOR THE DAY! 

BOOKING CLOSES 30TH APRIL 2012

CALL/EMAIL ME AT 07717 068909 / 01452 740532 /stampinkerry@aol.com



When we visited France last year I fell in love with the architecture around me, the beautiful narrow cobble streets with lovely brickwork covered with flower baskets and found myself constantly with my camera pointing upwards at the view, a bit like being in New York really!!

These photographs captured just a little of what I loved and I wanted to share this on a layout.

The patterned papers are from "Pocketful of Posies" which is in the April Promotion, so if you place an order with me for £45 you can choose this whole pack of paper for FREE, worth £9.95.  You get 12 sheets of double sided 12x12 papers which are fantastic quality and of course, co-ordinate with the colour families that Stampin' Up! has.

I used a colour combo of Rich Razzlebery, Marina Mist, Baja Breeze and some Pear Pizzazz throw in.

The stamps are "Creative Elements", a set I was given for attending Convention in Paris last year and it is beautiful, gorgeous flowers that you can decoupage and lovely butterfly which looks great coloured with your Marker Pens.

We added some of the spiral flowers amongst our stamped images to create some texture.  The leaves were die cut using the Sizzlits die "Little Leaves", which is a bargain at £4.50.

The next Scrapbooking class is on May 22nd, a little later than usual due to the Bank Holiday at the beginning of the month, places must be booked in advance to ensure I have enough products to create your kits.

Cupcakes Away!

On Tuesday evening I held my Cupcake Class at Whitminster and here is what we created.

A gorgeous colour combo of Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake, such soft and sweet colours.

We created 6 cards using the "Create a Cupcake" stamps and also a Slice of Cake that could contain a gift or chocolate treat for someone you love!

I have to say that I really love this stamp set and although I am wondering just how I am going to survive when the Spring Mini Catalogue finishes on 30th April with not being able to demonstrate some of the fabulous products I am excited at the thought of the release of the Summer Mini Catalogue which is bursting with gorgeous new products that I can't wait to share with you!

Due to requests, I will be re-running this Cupcake Class on Wednesday 9th May at Quedgeley, 9.30am start so if you would like to book yourself a place, dont' delay, as I only have a couple of spaces left.

This class will be £15 and includes £12.50 worth of products including your pre-cut kits and the Slice of Cake Template

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER THE CUPCAKE STAMPS AND PUNCH TO USE AT THE CLASS YOU WILL NEED TO ORDER THEM BEFORE 30TH APRIL AS AFTER THIS DATE THEY WILL BE GONE!  OF COURSE YOU CAN USE MY STAMPS ON THE DAY BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO SHARE! 

Big Shot Class

At April's class we concentrated on using the Embossing folders and shared tips on how to do selective embossing.

Here are our 3 projects.  For the first card we made I showed how to line up your clear cutting mats so that you don't get a line across your paper when embossing only half of a layee.  On the tag we embossed using the Oval Designer Frame and this one can often crease in the corners so I showed some tips on how to reduce this.

I focused on the new In Colours and the Flower Vase stamp from Button Buddies, such a great set suitable for so many occasions.  We also used "Borderlines" and "Your'e a Gem" stamps which are soon to disappear when the Spring Mini Catalogue finishes at the end of this month.

The next card is a bit of a technique, selective/double embossing (that's my name for it!) and this is something I would have to show in person as it's just toooo difficult to explain.  If you would like to see this in action why not book a party, invite your friends around for a creative evening and learn something new.

Last but not least this cute little Pillow Box die cut with the Big Shot.  Here we also used the Oval Designer Frame in a way that we didn't get lines from the edge of the embossing folder where we didn't want them!

I played around for ages getting the right layers for these embossing techniques and now just need to remember them but the results are great.

Fancy coming along to the next Big Shot Class in May, to book your space at stampinkerry@aol.com or call me on 07717 068909 / 01452 740532

Back soon with some sneaky peaks from the Summer Mini Catalogue, whoop whooop!!



Easter Bunnies

Well I hope you didn't eat too much chocolate over the weekend, there's something about an Easter Egg that tastes different to the usual bar of choccy, straight out of the fridge of course so it cracks when you break a piece off!

I was hoping to share these projects with you before Easter but time ran away with me what with the return of my little Angel from her Ski-ing trip and then off to Motorcross on Saturday, returning yesterday with lots of very muddy kit to wash now is my only opportunity before it's just too late!

This little egg box was created using the Milk Carton Die, it's the perfect size to hold those foiled eggs.  The bunny was inspired by one created by Mary Fish and it was just tooooo cute to be ignored and so I had to re-create it!  It uses the Small Oval, 3/4" Circle and Blossom Builder Punches, very quick and simple to put together.  His tail uses one of the Bitty Punches which I find so much use for, the set comprises of two mini flowers and circle punch.

Whilst in the flow of Easter and wanting to share more bunnies I die cut a Pillow Box and decorated it again using the Itty Bitty Stamps then added one of those gorgeous die cut Daisies from the Blossom Party Die.  I will be sad to see this die go at the end of the month, I seem to be using it all of the time, the flower sizes are just so usable on your cards.

Well I really must dash now, have my Scrapbooking and Big Shot classes tonight so need to organise myself.

Back very soon

Blossom Party Die

Blogger has been misbehaving the last couple of days, turning pictures around randomly when I am trying to upload them but at last things seem to be back to normal!!

My photo is of an evening out with close friends to celebrate my 40th Birthday, although it was a little early as I was jetting off to New York the day after returning from the Disneyland Paris Convention!  My friend Lou had booked us a table at a lovely restaurant as a surprise and had been there during the day to decorate the table with balloons, confettie and a bottle of Chocolate Champagne, a really nice surprise when we arrived!

This layout uses yet more of the Sale-a-bration papers but also the "Domestic Godess" paper pack too which are in the same colours.  The colour combo is Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral, Pool Party and So Saffron.

Don't you just love those 3D blooms, they are created with the "Blossom Party" Bigz Die and this is only available until the end of April as it is in the Spring Mini Catalogue.

The centre for my large bloom is one of the Designer Printed Brads which are available in the new In Colours and I have to say I adore them, the colours are great and they are all spotty!

I am loving bunting at the moment and this style seems to be very popular on cards and layouts and soooo easy to create!

Young Love...

One of last month's layouts from the Scrapbooking Class featuring my gorgeous daughter and her long time boyfriend!  She is 15, the same age I was when I met my husband!! Sophie is on a Ski-ing trip with the School and I am missing her like crazy, I am sure she is having a wonderful time though and can't wait for her return to hear all about it. 

The papers and stamps are now sadly retired from the Sale-a-bration range, they will be sadly missed too!

But alas, Stampin' Up! have another offering for us this month, with FREE Designer Papers for qualifying orders of £45, details to follow shortly.

Create a Cupcake Class

Create a Cupcake Class

at

Whitminster Village Hall

Tuesday 17th April at 7.00pm

£15 to include £12.50 worth of products

You are invited to an evening of creativity and fun where you will create 6 simple but stunning Cupcake cards along with a Slice of Cake, made out of cardstock of course!

Your class fee includes £12.50 worth of products, including all your pre-cut kits, envelopes and Cake Slice template.

If you already have the Create a Cupcake stamps and co-ordinating Builder Punch please bring them along with you to speed things up!

Please book your space by Tuesday 10th April to ensure your goodies arrive in time!

Call me on 07717 068909 / 01452 740532

or

email me at stampinkerry@aol.com

It's a Man thing!

As promised, here are the 10 cards we created at the "All About the Boys" Class, along with the box which was a little different as I changed my mind about it at the last minute!

You will have to click on the picture to enlarge it as I haven't got around to taking individual pictures of each card yet.

Check back soon to find out details about my next all day event and also a Cupcake Class this month.