Big Shot Class

At May's Big Shot Class we used the new Framelits Labels dies to create our projects along with a new stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalogue called "Bright Blossoms".

We make 2 cards and a 3D item at this class, all for £10.  Our colour combo was bright and breezy, Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party with a little Pear Pizzazz and Calypso Coral.

The stamped images are multi-coloured and to do this we used the Marker Pens direct to the stamp, the results are lovely.

We also used the new Adorning Accents Edgelits and Embossing Folders and I am really loving these new products.  Don't you love this spotty Designer Paper, it's from the Sweet Shop Speciality Pack, the spots are embossed, it is so lovely in real life!

On this card we used the new Scented Embossing Powders to make the flower smell, I think my favourite is the Cherry!

The last card is one we made at my recent catalogue launch, quite simple but stunning.

I have a date in my diary for a class in July which will include this stamp set, details to follow very soon!

If you would like to come to my next Big Shot Class held at Whitminster, why not book your space, it will be on Tuesday 19th June at 7.00pm.

In one week's time......

.......I will have packed the final things into my suitcase and be on my way to Vienna for the Stampin' Up! Incentive trip for 2012 that I earnt last September and I can't wait.  I am sooooo excited and very proud to be participating at my first Incentive Trip and never imagined that I would earn it.  Myself and 11 other Demonstrators in the UK earnt the trip and we will be joining other Demonstrators from France and Germany in Vienna.  This is the first year where achievers are invited to bring a guest and Jason will be travelling with me.

I have to say a huge thank you to all of my customers who have supported me along my journey so far, without you I couldn't have earnt this trip as my sales were a major contributor to achieving this.  I am truly honoured to be a Demonstrator for Stampin' Up! and it has enabled me to meet so many amazing people, most definitely the best job in the world, and although I put many hours into this, it really isn't work, it's definitely play!

So this little package arrived via UPS a couple of weeks ago, and I have finally had a little time to myself this Bank Holiday weekend to start to think about getting prepared for the trip so guessed it would be a good time to share it with you....

 

A gorgeous exclusive Stampin' Up! Clutch Bag bearing the logo, lined in beautiful spotty fabric, containing our Trip Itinerary, Travel Details and the most georgeous luggage tags.  When I opened the package I was soooo excited and my family know I am a little crazy but they also know how much Stampin' Up! means to me so didn't expect anything else really.

Stampin' Up!'s working year runs from October to the end of September and I achieved the Trip at the beginning of September 2011 then the Incentive Trip follows the following year.  Now I have to share some really exciting news with you as at the beginning of May I acheived the 2013 Incentive Trip to Salt Lake City, Utah which is totally amazing and I can't quite believe that I have earnt it already.  I am incredibly proud and I know that I have worked hard to get where I am, so all I can say is that anything is achieveable if you put your mind to it.  If you don't get to where you want to be, at least you will know that you tried your hardest which is all you can ask of yourself.

Framing the Romance

This is a card we made recently at my 6 Card Class, clean and simple but stylish in it's own way.

We used the new "Bordering on Romance" stamp set, watercoloured the image using the Aqua Painters and ink from the lids of the ink pads onto the Watercolour paper, the results are lovely.  You will need to use the Black StazOn ink for the outline image otherwise you will get a bleed when you watercolour.

We have used the new Framelits Labels which we then embossed with the Oval Designer Frame, it fits lovely inside then the co-ordinating Oval Punch fits inside that, don't you love how everything works together!  The designer paper is from the "First Edition" pack.

We also used the new Edgelits "elegant edge" (that's my word for it!) along with the co-ordinating embossing folder.  To finish we tied a knot around a small piece of Crochet Trim and Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon.

With Thanks, birdy style!

I recently made this card for Jenna, Jay's niece who made me some beautiful Roman Blinds for my Craft room, hence I need to say they are still hanging over the banister waiting for Jason to pick up his drill and as much as I complain about the sun being in my eyes, there they still hang!

I used the Aviary set which I adore, and used the masking technique that I had showed at a recent workshop which inspired my card.

My colour combo is Sahara Sand, Regal Rose and Pool Party with a little Pear Pizzazz thrown in.

Still loving those Antique brads, aren't you?  They make a beautiful centre for the 5 Petal Flower which is punched out with the Patterns Paper Stack in Regal Rose spots.

I spritzed the background and added some flowers punched using the Bitty Punch pack then adhered pearls to the centres.  I used some of the gorgeous Crochet Trim to add more texture along with the Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon.  The greeting is from one of the Sale-a-bration sets that has now sadly retired but I love it so much I will use it for my personal cards.

Table Gifts

As promised, here are the final pictures from my all day event earlier this month, mostly the table gifts that everyone received on the day.

Everyone received a name place, of course decorated within the theme of the Mixed Bunch stamp set and the colour combinations we were using on the day.  I used the new Adoring Accents Embossing Folders to create the lovely run of embossed hearts, and these come in a pack of three.

Individual names were stamped using "Just Perfect" alphabet stamps.

Next everyone received a ribbon bag

And of course a chocolate treat and some water to keep everyone hydrated as you know how we get engrossed in what we are doing and forget to drink!

Last but not least, their goody bag which contained the Mixed Bunch stamp set and a whole roll of the gorgeous new Pleated Ribbon.  Of course everyone also had kit bags that contained all their pre-cut kits to create their projects on the day!

And here everyone is busily creating away!

My next Saturday class at Whitminster is being held on 30th June, just a morning one 10am - 1.00pm so I hope you will be able to join me.  Contact me for more details or to book your space.

Time Flies!

Goodness, where does the time go, last week just flew by, it was a busy one so guess that's why!

On Saturday I held an all day class to celebrate the new products from the Summer Mini Catalogue which I am loving by the way!

We used the new "Mixed Bunch" stamp set and co-ordinating Blossom Punch to create our projects along with the gorgeous Twitterpated Designer Papers.

Here they are, the first session consisted of three cards and we used some of the new Framelits Labels and Adorning Accents Edgelits:

The second session was two 3D projects, a gift bag that could carry a set of notecards and a card wrap, suitable for giving a heavily embellished card:

The final session was two more cards and a gift bag that is perfect for holding a Cupcake:



I will be back tomorrow with the final pictures of the day.

NEXT SATURDAY CLASS WILL BE ON 30TH JUNE, 10.00AM-1.00PM, JUST A MORNING ONE THIS TIME AND WE WILL BE USING THE "BORDERING ON ROMANCE" STAMP SET.

New Pleated Satin Ribbon Share

Don't you just love the new Pleated Satin Ribbon in the Summer Mini, I know I do and of course I know you want to have all of those colours but can't quite stretch to a roll of each colour in one go, so I am offering a share on these Ribbons.

You will get 1 metre of each colour:

Riding Hood Red

Baja Breeze

Pear Pizzazz

and

Blushing Bride

They are stunning, the colours are gorgeous and perfect for card makers, scrapbookers and those who love to stitch.

The cost of this share is £5.95, postage is extra if you would like to see this landing on your doormat so get in touch to reserve your spot.

Mixed Bunch

My card today uses "Mixed Bunch" a stamp set which is from the NEW Summer Mini Catalogue and I really love it, available in Wood and Clear and with a co-ordinating "Blossom Punch" too which is great.

I have purposely used lots of NEW products on this card to share them with you.

We now have gorgeous new "wafer-thin" dies that layer inside each other which are called "Framelits" and this you can see in Baja Breeze surrounding my Ballerina outfit, along with Edgelits which cut the scallops at the bottom.  This die also has a co-ordinating embossing folder, click on the picture for a closer look.

I am soooo in love with the new Pleated Satin Ribbon available in 4 gorgeous colours and I currently have a share going with these so will post the info about that tomorrow.

I have stamped a flower from the "Mixed Bunch" set in Blushing Bride ink, punched it out with the co-ordinating Blossom Punch, then cut it in half.  Next I took my Owl Punch and punched out a Whisper White body and stuck over my half blossom to look like a ballerina outfit.  I made a fairy wand using the Boho Blossom Punch with one of the new Twitterpated Designer Buttons and some of the lovely Calypso Coral Bakers Twine.

My greeting "Just for You" is from another new stamp set called "Tea Shoppe", will be sharing some samples of that one soon!

The designer papers are from the "Twitterpated" product suite, just love all those colours together, they are so feminine.

I was lucky enough to get the "Mixed Bunch" stamp set for FREE at the recent Stampin' Up! training in Reading, one of the great things about being a Demonstrator is that I get to earn lots of free goodies and also get a permanent discount on the products I buy.

The New Starter Kit is priced at a lower price of £99 and is fully customisable to your requirements, so you get to choose what you want and you will get £130 of product plus a business pack all shipped to your door free of charge.  Whether you want to earn yourself an extra income or you would just like to receive a discount on all your Stampin' Up! products, the Starter Kit is a great way to get you going.

If you would like more information about signing up, please do get in touch for a no-obligation chat.

Woo Hoo, the Summer Mini is here.

Bursting with soooo many gorgeous new products that I just can't wait to share with you.

Click on the picture to the left to view the online version of the catalogue.

Introducing the new "Simply Scored" Board, a totally amazing tool that I am so in love with already, score tracks at every 1/8" taking card up to 12x12" with a Metric Plate that can be purchased separately which slides in securely over the scoring tool.  Also we have a Diagonal Plate, released only today to us Demonstrators so I can't wait to receive that.

So many things to share with you over the next few days, but here is a little sample of some of one of the stamp sets and accessories and some great new Big Shot products too:

Have to dash off to a class but will be back very soon with more information and pictures to share.

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.