Birthday Wishes

Goodness, where has the time gone, I have a confession to make, it has been one whole week since my last blog post!!!!!!  I have been soooo busy this month, I am afraid that my blogging has become a little lapse but I have lots to show you so will try and spare some time to share them with you.

So today it is Jane's (Jane Cutting, my Stampin' Up! mummy) birthday and as I have been so busy this week, I was sat at 8.00am in my craft room creating her card.  I took some inspiration from the Catalogue for this one and gave it my own "stamp"!

I think this stamp set is just so beautiful, it is called "Everything Eleanor" and is just so feminine with a touch of vintage style.  The large swirl is gorgeous and great for creating backgrounds.  You can find it on Page 57 of the Catalogue, priced at £26.95 Clear Mount or £33.95 Wood Mount and it consists of 8 gorgeous stamps.

My colour combination is Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party and Concorde Crush, all "In Colours" and they work beautifully together.

I also used "French Foliage" on the Very Vanilla layer which I have distressed and daubed with crumb cake ink then the "Birthday Wishes" greeting is from one of the Hostess Stamp Sets called "Happiest Birthday Wishes", a lovely set. 

Can you see the new Punch?  It's hiding just under the Vanilla layer, the new Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border and it is so sweet.

If you would like to earn yourself some exclusive Stampin' Up! products, why not host a party yourself in the comfort of your home, all you need to supply are your guests and I will do the rest!

STAMPER'S 6 VIRTUAL HOSTESS CLUB

JUST ONE MORE SPACE LEFT, CONTACT ME TODAY OR CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DETAILS.

Big Shot Class

At this month's Big Shot Class we concentrated on ways of using the "Milk Carton" die.

Here are our three projects, a Milk Carton Carrier, Butterfly House and Cracker:

and a close up of the Butterfly House which I am sure you will have seen before.  I was inspired by Hayley Gillie who had a Christmas Version of this little house on display at our recent show in Bristol and then saw that Jenny Moors had a feminine version with a bird and I just fell in love with the size of it, much bigger than the general Bird Houses we have all made before.

Isn't it cute, would hold a lovely little gift inside don't you think!

If you would like to learn new ways of using your dies with your Big Shot, why not come to my next Big Shot Class at Whitminster Village Hall on Tuesday 15th November, 7.00pm.

New Virtual Club "Stampers 6"

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE RECENT POSTS

Morning Everyone, I have a new "virtual" club starting:

Stamper's 6 Club

Would you like to receive lots of Stampin' Up! products and have the opportunity of being a hostess but don't have enough creative friends, time or space in your home to get a party together, then this Club is for you.   By joinging my "Stampers 6" club you will receive all the benefits of being a hostess without having to hold a party in your home.

The new Hostess Benefits in the 2011/12 are fabulous, Stampin' Up! are giving you so much more choice and value for money and you really don't want to miss out on this opportunity, it is great.  Your Hostess Pounds can be spent on exclusive Hostess products or on anything you like from the Catalogue.

Here's how it works:

For this "virtual" club I need 6 people to join (I will find these people but if you have a friend who may be interested then pass on this information).  The club runs for 6 months, each month every member agrees to place a £25 minimum order on an agreed date(excluding p&p) which will give a qualifying workshop order that is required to obtain Hostess Pounds to spend in the Catalogue.

Each month a different member of the club will get the opportunity to be the Hostess and choose her free Stampin' Up! goodies.

Payment for your order can be made by Cash, Cheque, Visa/Mastercard or Bank Transfer.

Each member will also receive a FREE copy of the current Stampin' Up! Catalogue valued at £5.95.

If you are local to me you can collect your order but there will be a £2.95 charge for posting any orders if you are not local.

I would like to start this Club on 1st November so don't delay, contact me now on 07717 068909 for further information.  Once I have 6 people we can get started and I am more than happy to run further clubs if the need is there.

Waterfall Card

Last week we made a Waterfall card at our monthly card class and I decided to do another using some of the new stamps from the Catalogue.  I chose Delicate Doilies and Easy Events.

My colour combination is Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder (one of the new In Colours) and Concorde Crush teamed with some Whisper White.

We stamped the Delicate Doiles in Concorde Crush ink onto the Wisteria Wonder layer and daubed around the edges, this was mounted onto our Pear Pizzazz layer.

I used one of the new stamp sets called "Easy Events" to create my waterfall images, inking them with Marker Pens to omit the wording at the bottom of each image.

If you would like to see how this card works, why not book a party with me and I will show you how, and at the same time you can be having a fun night in with your friends and earning yourself some free Stampin' Up! goodies!

Delicate Doilies, so pretty

I just love this stamp set, it is just so "delicate" and pretty, the images are so intricate and beautiful.

The picture isn't the best quality but I have used a couple of the new In Colours, "Pool Party" and "Indigo Island" and teamed it with some Pretty in Pink and Whisper White.

The "Delicate Doilies" stamp set is perfect for creating backgrounds and it is from the "Flirtatious" product suite which has some lovely co-ordinating products.  I used the new Lace Ribbon Punch to create the border and the three flowers were also cut from the same punch, really pretty.  It also leaves behind lots of tiny flowers which can be used on your cards and projects.

Other items in this range include the Flirtatious Designer Series Paper, and the gorgeous new Designer Fabric.

The cupcake image and greeting are from another new set called "Easy Events" and as they are one stamp I used a Marker Pen to ink up the Cupcake image first then cleaned the stamp and inked up the greeting separately.  I punched the greeting out using the Word Window Punch then created the label behind using the Decorative Label punch, punching once then re-inserting it into the punch to create the smaller shape.

New Marker Pen Club

This time last year I ran a couple of Marker Pen Shares and I have decided to run with it again as it is such a great idea, not mine I might add!  Here's the details:

Would you like to own the complete set of Stampin' Write Marker Pens in their sturdy Carry Case? They are really great marker pens which are double ended with a thick brush tip and fine end for journalling. You can use the pens to colour onto your rubber stamps to create multiple coloured images, for water colouring, colouring in neutral ribbons, colouring on vellum to create stained glass images, the list goes on and the beauty is that they co-ordinate with all of the Stampin' Up! colours so you will have every colour to hand.

I need 5 people to join the share, each will agree to pay £29.95 per month for a total of 5 months. 

Each month you will receive:

• A colour family of Marker Pens
• A pack of A4 Assorted Cardstock

For one of the 5 months you will become the "Hostess" and receive "£25 Hostess Pounds" to spend on anything you wish from the catalogue, this includes the exclusive Hostess selection. 

By the end of the 5 months you will have:

• 48 Marker Pens (this includes the 10 In Colours)
• The Carry Case
• 6 Packs of A4 co-ordinating cardstock for each colour family

If you join this club you are commited to the whole 5 months and I will require payment on a set date every month, either by Cash, Card (Visa/Mastercard), Bank Transfer or Cheque.

I already have a couple of ladies interested in this Club so please let me know asap if you would like to take part and we can get the ball rolling!

There will be a postage charge at cost to send out your monthly Markers, Cardstock and Carry Case but if you are local you can collect from me or at a class.

Email me at stampinkerry@aol.com or call on 07717 068909 for further information.

Thank You Cards

Here are some of the Thank You Cards I have been creating for this month's orders.  They use one of the new stamp sets called "Pennant Parade" which consists of 13 stamps that create beautiful bunting.  Now something that makes this stamp set even more loveable is that there is a co-ordinating Punch called the "Petite Pennants Builder Punch"

I have used a colour combination of Baja Breeze, Pretty In Pink and Pear Pizzazz teamed with a Crumb Cake base and Very Vanilla embossed layer.

The "Thank You" greeting is also from the "Pennants Parade" set which I have punched out using the 3/4" Circle Punch.

I have also brayered the inside of the "Vintage Wallpaper" Embossing Folder with Crumb Cake ink so that you get a two toned finish, although it is difficult to see in the picture.

It's here, the new Catalogue....

I am so excited to be able to share the new 2011/12 Stampin' Up! Catalogue with you today.  It is full of so many delicious new stamp sets, patterned papers, punches, Big Shot Dies and some very new things too, including Fabric, yes Fabric.

You can get your own copy for £4.95 delivered to your door, just email me at stampinkerry@aol.com for details.

There are some fantastic changes to the Hostess Benefits this year, Stampin' Up! are giving you more goodies along with more choice!  You don't have to spend all of your Hostess Pounds on the Exclusive Hostess Goodies, you can spend it all in the catalogue if you wish.  You also have the opportunity of purchasing items at 50% off if you party reaches £300, and this could be any item in the Catalogue, even the Big Shot Machine or one of the Alphabet Die Sets.  See the table below for the details.

Well I don't know about you, but I am off to shop now, my Wish List is huge and will have to narrow it down somehow.

Check back soon for details on my new Virtual Clubs and Shares.

Birthday Bunting!

Earlier this month it was Gaynor's birthday and she was the first person I sneaked new products to with her Birthday card!  This is the gorgeous new stamp set called "Pennant Parade", bunting lover's paradise!! Gorgeous stamps designed to co-ordiate with each other to make the most delicious bunting on your cards or scrapbook layouts, and to add to it, the "Petite Pennants" Builder Punch that punches each piece out with ease, it just couldn't be simpler!

Personalise your cards and projects with names, places and numbers, I mean, who doesn't want a birthday card reminding them that they are 21 again!!

So to top the beauty of this little number I used some of the new In Colour's:

Pool Party

Wysteria Wonder

Lucky Limeade

They are gorgeous too, and work lovely together.

I used the "Just Perfect" Alphabet Stamp Set to create the "happy" word, punching them out with circle punches and "Curly Cute" stamps for the "birthday" bit making a flagged banner. 

Of course I added lots of bling using the Rhinestons and some of the new Designer Paper called "Flirtatious" which is from the Speciality range.

Want to see these products in action, why not host a party and earn yourself some delicious Stampin' Up! products for free.  I have a couple of spaces for November, just give me a call!

New Catalogue launch is tomorrow, watch this space ........

Big Shot Class with the Pillow Box

This month's class showed different ways of using the Pillow Box Bigz Die.

Now you may have seen the Owl before, it has been re-created dozens of times by others and I have had a pictured stored in my favourites for ages, waiting for the chance to make it myself, it is just sooooo cute, don't you think?

This is an extended version of the Pillow Box, and I just love this colour combo of Soft Suede, Regal Rose, Peach Parfait and So Saffron.  The 3D flower was put together using the 5 Petal Flower Punch and the teeny tiny flower in the middle is one of the "Itty Bitty" Punches, finished with a co-ordinating brad!

The "Happy Birthday" greeting is from the Hostess set called "Something To Celebrate" which is soon to retire.

Next we made a little gift bag using two of the die cut pillow boxes, I haven't seen one of these before but I am sure that someone has created one somewhere out there in the crafting world!  We used the "Perfect Polka Dots" Embossing Folder on the So Saffron Panels and again used the 5 Petal Flowers for decoration.  We added a strip of Soft Suede Card to create our handle and of course created a base inside so that our goodies won't fall out!!

And of course, not forgetting Mr Owl, he is just soooo cute, you can't help but love him!  Lots of punches used here but a really inexpesive gift if filled with some sweet treats or costume jewellery!

Hope you have enjoyed our projects for this month, do leave a comment so that I know you stopped by!



More from the Extravagana...

I have soooo many things to show you but soooo little time but I promised I will get around to it all at some point soon!!!

As promised, here are some more piccies from our Christmas Extravaganza.

We had three separate sessions throughout the day and here is one, a gorgeous gift bag containing three little Milk Carton's which would be great to fill with sweet treats.  We used the Large Spot papers from the "Jolly Holiday" Designer Papers which has sadly now sold out :( so that it could be used for a general birthday or gift rather than being just for Christmas.

Another session involved making this cute little Gift Card Holder, something Amanda showed us a our previous training event.

Everyone also made 10 cards which I will show you later!



Christmas Extravaganza

Sorry for the lack of posting, things are a little hectic around here, lots of things going on and I just haven't had time to blog!!

So I thought I had better share some of my pictures from the Christmas Extravaganza that Jane and I held at the beginning of the month.

We had 40 lovely ladies join us for the day to help kick start them into Christmas.

Christmas Owl Goody Bags filled with loveliness!

We had a Christmas Tree full of scrummy hand crafted decorations and Christmas Music playing in the background, it was just so hard not to sing along!

And of course, Owl Punch lovers were in the house!

I will have more to show you as soon as I re-charge my camera battery!  Typical!

Crafts For All Show at Bristol

I thought I would share some pictures of our Stand at the Crafts For All Show at the UWE in Bristol.  We had a busy day yesterday with lots of lovely ladies coming to visit our stand and take part in the Make and Take session which was full for the majority of the day!  Why not come along and join in with our Free Make and Take, but remember the show is open today and tomorrow, but NOT on Sunday!

We have a huge display of samples, so don't forget to bring your camera!

See you later, happy stamping!



Baby Blossoms, sad to see it go...

I recently held a workshop for a group of lovely ladies and as they are regulars at my classes I made the Make and Take a bit more changelling than I usually would!

We used the "Baby Blossoms" stamp set for the floral background and frame, the greeting was from "Perfect Punches".  I am sad to say that the "Baby Blossoms" stamp set will be retiring at the end of September, so if it's something on your wish list I would suggest you order it before it disappears forever!! 

Our colour combination is Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Pink Pirouette and Pretty-in-Pink.

We created our floral background at the bottom of the card using the flower and leafy stamps and didn't even use the Stamp-a-ma-jig for the 2 Step Stamping!

The large Pear Pizzazz flower is created using the 5 Petal Flower Punch and the centres using one of the Bitty Punches finishing with a Whisper White Brad.  We created a cluster of flowers using one of the Bitty Punches and added small Pearls to the centres.

Remember to check the Retirement List regularly as it is updated daily.

Going already.....

I will have some lovely pictures to show you from the Christmas Extravaganza that Jane and myself held on Saturday, but for now I need to tell you that products from the Retired List are already selling out.

Click on the picture at the top right to view an updated list, remember you can place an order with my by phone or email, card payments can be taken over the phone and bank transfer is another option.

Back very soon once I have spare minute!!!

Say Goodbye....

......to the retiring products

Sorry for the lack of posts, I have been away to France and returned yesterday!

 

I can't believe how the time is flying by, we are nearing the end of our current Stampin' Up! Catalogue and in preparation for this Stampin' Up! have given us the "Last Chance List" which details all of those lovely products that we will be saying goodbye to.  It is a sad time, but we must remember that in October we will have more delicious products to share with you, I can't wait!

Don't miss out on those reductions, you can view the list by clicking on the tab to the right.

Free tickets for the Crafts 4 All Show at the Bristol UWE

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE RECENT POSTS

How do you fancy winning yourself a free ticket to the "Crafts 4 All" Show at the UWE Exhibition & Conference Centre
Filton, Bristol,

Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th September 2011
Open each day from 10am - 5pm

I will be there along with fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from Thursday to Saturday and would love to chat with you at our stand whilst you take part in our FREE make and take session and browse our selection of samples.

To be in the chance of winning yourself a free ticket, just place an order with me between Monday 22nd August and Monday 5th September for a minimum of £15 (excluding p&p) to get your name in the draw, I have two tickets up for grabs!

Email me at stampinkerry@aol.com with your order or call on 07717 068909.

Scrapbooking

Another class layout, this time with a colour combination of River Rock, Basic Black and Very Vanilla.  The Designer Series Paper is from "Newsprint", Love Letter and the Neutrals Paper Stack.

Click on the picture for a closer look!

We used the "Just Perfect" stamp set for the title along with the "Junior Type" Alphabet Sizzlits dies.  We also used the Big Shot Machine to die cut the Top Note Shape and Sizzlits Tag.

We used the "French Foliage" stamp set to add subtle images to the Vanilla Top Note layer, you will need to click on the picture to enlarge the image to view this.  We also used the "Take Note" stamp from the "Notably Ornate" set on the oval tag.

"Make a Card, Make a Difference"

We used the gorgeous Butterfly stamp from the "Strength & Hope" stamp set, which we inked with Concorde Crush.  Our colour combo consisted of three "In Colours", Concorde Crush, Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz.

The flower vine image is from "Hopeful Thoughts" stamp set which we coloured in using the Marker Pens before stamping onto our Whisper White Layer.

The greeting is from "Perfect Punches" punched out using the XL Oval Punch and layered onto one of the Sizzlits Tags die cuts.

We used the Eyelet Border punch to create the pretty lacy border at the bottom.

Our 3D project was the same that we did at my recent Big Shot Class, details are on my previous two posts.

Top Note Gift Card Holder

The second project at August's Big Shot Class was this neat Gift Card Holder created again with the Top Note Die.  The colour combo matched in with the other items we made, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive and Very Vanilla with a little Early Espresso thrown in.

The spotty Old Olive paper is from the Brights Paper Stack and the greeting from "Perfect Punches" stamps which co-ordinates with the XL Oval Punch.

We used the Boho Blossoms Punch and Itty Bitty Flower Punch for the flower and added a Rhinestone to the centre.

The Early Espresso Label underneath the greeting was die cut with the Big Shot using one of the "Lots of Tags" Sizzlits dies.

The inside reveals a greetings panel and space to attach a gift card or just to write a message if you wanted to use it as a general card.

The handle was created using the Scallop Circle Bigz die then cutting a circle from the middle and trimming to size.  We used velcro dots for the closure.  Quite cute really, and just think of the endless colour combinations and stamps you could use to make it different!