Life is taking over right now!

Since returning from the Stampin' Up! Incentive trip to Thailand in the middle of July, life has been a whirlwind and sadly my blogging had to take a back seat for a while.  It has been hard to "let things go" but I had to tell myself that I physically can't do everything, even though I thought I could!

I've since moved house and now beginning to settle into our new home nicely and have to say that we are loving it here!  I've not moved far, just a 20 minute drive (without traffic) from our previous home but we are definitely more rural which has meant I've had to let go a couple of my longer distance classes.

I will continue with a couple of my classes that are local to Whitminster but my plan is to convert an office here into my new Craft Studio so that I can run events from home.  Watch this space for news of an upcoming opening event!

I have set up a temporary craft room in our new home so I've managed to run a couple of classes and still be creative amongst the boxes during the move, and in this time we have seen the launch of the new

AUTUMN/WINTER CATALOGUE

You can click HERE to view the online version

There are so many wonderful new products to get you started on the festive season, it's never to early to make a start!

Here's a recent card using a new set called "Merry Cafe", totally love how cute this set is and that it co-ordinates with the "Coffee Cafe" set and dies in the Annual Catalogue. This set is very versatile and has multiple greetings included.

If you don't already have a Demonstrator and would like to receive a copy of your own, please email me at stampinkerry@aol.com and I will arrange that for you.

Remember you can SHOP ONLINE with me, orders over £25 receive a gift in the post the following month to say Thank You for shopping with me

The gorgeous "Bike Ride" set is coming

Stampin' Up! hold 2 events each year called On Stage, these are events that are filled with Inspiration, Excitement, Fun, Friendship and Laughter.  I come away feeling energised and re-fuelled for what lies ahead.

There are several reasons why I love these events so much...

I get to meet up with Demonstrators that I don't see that often
I get to see sneak peaks of products that are upcoming
I get to play with new upcoming products and make samples to take away
I receive a copy of the new upcoming Stampin' Up! catalogue
I get to swap cards with fellow Demonstrators
I receive an On Stage bag filled with goodies
We have Prize Patrols and giveaways
I get to spend valuable time with Team Members
I learn great business tips and come away feeling energised

Of course a favourite part is receiving FREE new product, and this all attendee giveaway was no exception.

It's called "Bike Ride" and I am totally in love with it.

A fabulous set of stamps that contains a huge number of images that all work together but could be used alone with other images.  I love the little basket that could be filled with a multisite of different items.

Here's a card I made using the set....

I just love how cute this set is, there are lots of images that go with this bike, a dog, books, fruit, the possibilities will go on and on with this set.  I'm looking forward to getting the co-ordinating dies next month, I do love a bit of fussy cutting but time is always against me and you know how speedy it is to cut out with the Big Shot machine.

So whilst we have new products coming, we are still saying goodbye to lots of our favourites so don't forget to check out the Retired List, follow this link to view the full list

or simply stop by my

ONLINE SHOP

Don't forget to use this month's Hostess Code if your order is over £25 and below £150, I can then send you a little gift in the post at the beginning of June to say thank you for shopping with me.

Retiring Products going fast.....

So we are a couple of weeks into the Retired List and although things have sold out, some very very quickly, there's still plenty of discounted items left for you to choose from.

Here's the link if you'd like to take a look

HERE


Last week my classes focussed around the "Jar of Love" bundle.  This is such a gorgeous set of jam jars, flowers and other images, including some greetings too.

Now although the stamps and dies will be carrying over into the new Annual Catalogue in June, they won't be available as a bundle, so if your'e thinking of making a purchase, do it sooner rather than later.

Here's one of my cards, I used the lovely "Hardwood" background stamp {{love this}}, so happy it's staying with us for another year!

My colour combo is Sweet Sugarplum, Bermuda Bay and Whisper White.

Don't forget to check out the Retired List

and the updated Clearance Rack

and if you're placing an online order over £25 but less than £150 use my latest Hostess Code

Product List

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171] £6.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] £8.25	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] £6.00	Jar Of Love Photopolymer Bundle [142342] £48.50
Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp Set [133032] £18.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] £5.50	Sweet Sugarplum A4 Cardstock [141423] £7.25

Tomorrow I will be taking a flight to Amsterdam to attend the

Stampin' Up! On Stage Event

and I can't wait to be there!!

Now I'm going to have so much fun I thought it would be nice to give away some FREE PRODUCTS, you will find the details down below so keep reading!

As at every Stampin' Up! event we swap, this is a process of making card fronts then swapping with other Demonstrators and coming home with lots of new ideas!

Below is one of my swaps in progress, I will post the finished design later.

My colour combination is

Bermuda Bay

Rich Razzleberry

Whisper White

Love these colours together and although they aren't subtles that I'm usually drawn to I still love them!

I used the Window Shopping Stamps and Window Box dies from the Spring/Summer catalogue, both can be purchased singly or as a bundle saving you money, a fabulous set great for making cards and boxes with.

I designed this card for a recent class and decided it would be a nice one to create as a swap, it's pretty simple but sweet with it and could be dressed up a little if needed.

I used my Petite Petals punch to create a decorative end on my greeting banner, I really like how it finishes it off.

So whilst I am away enjoying myself and feasting over lots of lovely new products that will be coming your way soon, I thought I would give away some

LOVELY FREE PRODUCTS

Just place an order with me for a min £25, online or via email between

6th and 9th April and I will send you a free gift in the post to say thank you for shopping with me.

Use my Hostess Code and you will get an extra gift at the beginning of May too!

Below you will see all of the products I used to create my swap, if you click on a product it will direct you to my shop.

Product List

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171] £6.00	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] £7.25	Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin' Pad [126950] £6.00	Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock [119981] £7.25
Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] £8.25	Window Shopping Clear-Mount Bundle [144743] £45.00	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] £4.50	Petite Petals Punch [133322] £11.50
Bermuda Bay 1/8" Stitched Ribbon [140569] £5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £3.75

Balloons away handmade Box Card

I love making Box Cards, these are great for any occasion and I love how they fold flat for posting!

Today's little piece of inspiration uses the Lift Me Up Bundle, which you have seen me use a lot for sure as I just love how versatile it is, wedding, baby, young, mature, masculine, feminine, it just works for it all!

This card was part of a set of three we made at a class, it looks complex but really it is quite straight forward, I am considering selling some kits with pre-cut pieces for you to put together at home, but of course you would have to add your own stamped images as I am not permitted to include those.  Watch this space!

I love Blushing Bride and Smoky Slate together, I'm such a plain Jane, adore the subtle colours and struggle with the Brights!

I've also used the Birthday Bright stamp set from the Spring/Summer catalogue, another great selection of greetings to aid your cardmaking.

If you would like to place an online order with me, don't forget to use this month's Hostess Code if you order is over £25.

If you are local you can contact me direct via phone or email to place your order, shipping will be just £1 regardless of the size of your order.

Product List

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [131172] £6.00	Card Stock A4 Blushing Bride [131287] £7.25	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932] £6.50	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock [121689] £7.25
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] £6.00	Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack [138435] £20.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] £32.00	Birthday Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set [142835] £19.00
Simply Scored [122334] £27.00