Last few days......

..... to have your own "Reason to Smile".  The stamps will only be available until 31st August so don't delay!!

 

My card today uses the "Reason to Smile" on the background, stamped with the lovely Whisper White ink, it always gives stunning results.

 

The Pear Pizzazz spotty frame is from the "Four Frames" stamp set, punched out using the co-ordinating Decorative Label Punch.

 

The greeting is from the "Curly Cute" stamp set which I use so much, I love the font and of course I am still loving the pleated ribbon, here I used Baja Breeze to match my card base.

 

 

The butterfly was cut using the "Beautiful Wings" Embosslit which cuts and embosses at the same time, so clever and very pretty.

 

Double Pocket Pouch

This little Double Pocket Pouch is really popular with everyone, it is so simple to create the pouch and can be decorated to suit so many different occasions.

 

As the "Reason to Smile" stamp set is on promotion during this month I thought I would re-create the pouch to match a card that I recently shared with you.

 

 

The patterned papers are from the "Sweet Shop" pack which will sadly be unavailable after August as they are in the Summer Mini Catalogue.

 

The pockets on the Pouch could contain a Mini Notecard and Sweet Treat or gift.  You can even fold it "inside out" so that the pockets are on the inside and then decorate the plain sides.

 

Here are both items together

The "Reason to Smile" stamp set will only be available during August, you can purchase the stamp set or earn it for FREE with a qualifying order.  Just call or email to place your order and have it delivered direct to your door if you are not local to me, I can take payment via Card over the phone.

Still Smiling!!

Back with another card made using the "Reason to Smile" stamp set that is Stampin' Up!s promotion for August.  You can earn this set for free with a qualifying £60 order or purchase it in wood or clear mount, no minimum spend is required for this option.

So my card uses a colour combo of Sahara Sand, Island Indigo and Pool Party, teamed with Whisper White.

I used stamps from the set to create a subtle background on my base layer.  I used the Framelits Labels to frame my stamped flowers then punched a gorgeous border using the Ribbon Lace border punch.

Both greetings are from the stamp set "For My Family", a very valuable set that I pull out time after time and I die cut a label on the Big Shot to stamp the word "Friend" onto, finishing with a flower punch from the Bitty Punch Pack.

I used Linen Thread to tie a bow on one of the flower stems.

Remember this stamp set is exclusive for the month of August only so if you would like to order yours, just email me or give me a call.  I can take payment via card and can deliver direct to your door, postage at cost.

Reason to Smile

This stamp set will give you every "Reason to Smile", it is just so delicate and pretty.

Here I have just used the shaddow stamps to create my image so no use of the Stamp-a-ma-jig this time.

My colour combo is Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz teamed with Whisper White.

I used one of the new Framelits Label dies as a base for my flower image, these dies are just so brilliant, quick and easy to use and create great mats for our stamps as they cut larger sizes than our punches.  I spritzed with a Crumb Cake Marker Pen then daubed around the edge in the same colour.  The background uses another stamp from the same set.

The greeting is from "Petite Pairs", a set I use so much as the greetings are so varied and this one fits lovely inside the Oval Punch.

Remember this stamp set is only available during August and you can purchase it for £14.95 in Clear Mount or £18.95 in Wood or why not earn it for FREE with a £60 purchase.  If you are not local to me and would like to earn this set for free with a qualifying order, I will pay the £4.95 to ship it direct to your door!

Off to Motorcross shortly and have some kits to cut for Monday's class so must dash.

Enjoy your weekend everyone and let's hope for some more sunshine soon!