Butterfly Gifts

Here are some of the other projects we created at my all day class, not Christmassy at all but designed to be given as a gift.

 

The square card box encased two simple but gorgeous cards, all created using one of the Simply Scrappin Kits called "Afternoon Daydream" which is so beautiful, very feminine, containing Cardstock, Patterned Papers and sheets of cardstock stickers.  These kits are not just for scrapbooking as you can see, everything in there co-ordinates and you get so much product it goes on for ever!

 

 

A card can be put together so quickly using the cardstock stickers

 

We added some extras, lovely Faceted Buttons and giant Jumbo Pearls along with some co-ordinating ribbon.

 

The butterfly is from a stamp set called "Papillion Potpourri" and has a matching "Elegant Butterfly" punch.

 

Another project was this decorated tin that could contain mini notecards or even chocolates or jewellery.  One of the sheets of stickers in the Kit is full of borders and we used a couple of them on here, again, so quick to assemble, just peel and stick!  We covered the insides with patterned paper too.

All Day Spectacular

In October I held my all day "Christmas Spectacular" and thought that I should finally get around to showing you the projects we created before the big day comes and goes!!!

 

 

We created several projects during the day, most were Christmas orientated but I threw in some non-christmas projects that could be given as a Christmas Gift.

 

We decorated one of the Kraft Boxes that are available from Stampin' Up!, they are a great way of creating gift packaging in a whizz!  Everyone received a pack of these and we decorated one as shown below, with the gorgeous 3D cardstock bow and a tag which was inspired by one in the Seasonal Catalogue.

 

 

We used the "Snow Flurry" snowflake die to add some dazzle to the tag.

 

We also decorated a glass jar, suitable for filling with Christmas Chocs or even a gift.  For the bow we used the Cherry Cobbler Tulle, which is lovely for your christmas packaging as it ties beautiful bows.

 

We used the Candy Cane stamps from "Scentsational Season" set and cut them out using the co-ordinating Framelits dies, a pretty quick and simple project to put together and very cost effective too.

 

Mine has got a little battered as I have been taking it with me on my travels to share with everyone!  Love the new Doily Sizzlits die, so pretty.

 

Next we made a Gift Card holder that encased a wrapped choccy bar, not my idea I have to say, I saw one and loved it so I re-created with my own designs.

 

Inside the front card is a slot to hold a Gift Card, have tried to upload a picture of the inside but blogger is misbehaving and keeps rotating it!

 

 

Inside we wrapped a small chocolate bar with DSP and decorated with a tag from the "Tags til Christmas" stamp set.  Love how this set has co-ordinating punches to cut them out with ease!

 

The "tray" just slides out to reveal the chocolate surprise inside, quite neat!

 

Everyone received their own "Traditional Touches" stamp to create their projects and we used the Marker Pens to give a multi coloured finish to our stamped images.

 

At my all day classes, lunch is included and I made a Lasagne and Pasta Bake which went down very well with hot baked rolls, although everyone is so busy being creative, there's never much time to be spent eating!

 

Check back later to see the other projects we created....

 



Icing on the Cake

When Sophie was 16 at the beginning of October, we all went out for a family meal and the plan was for everyone to come back to ours for coffee but the night went on a little longer than expected so we ended up going home with just us.  Sophie's cousin had made her some gorgeous cupcakes and was going to unveil them when we got home.  We of course, still lit the cakes and sang to Sophie, yet again, to her embarrassment and devoured the cupcakes which were divine.

 

Loving the "Patio Party" designer papers, they contain the new "In Colours" Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit and Raspberry Ripple, gorgeous!  The alphabet dies have now sadly retired but I have bought myself the new Typeset dies so watch this space!

 

 

Don't you adore the Doilies, they were cut with the Big Shot using the Doily Sizzlit die, so pretty.

 

The "Congratulations" and Chevron are both from "Border Banter" stamps which you can find in the Autumn/Winter Seasonal Catalogue, available until the end of January.

 

I have yet to put the words "on the" to my layout and journal but that time will come one snowy Christmas evening when there's nothing else to be done, I won't forget this evening, we had a lovely family time.  This journal frame from the Apothecary Art stamps is perfect for scrapbooking but works great on your cards and gift projects too.

 

 

Back soon with some more Christmas projects.....

 

Scrapbooking

I can't believe that my little angel has turned 16, and more to the point my son was 18 recently too!!

 

A very simple layout with not too much detail, straight to the point, no journalling but pretty in itself too.

 

The papers are from "Floral District", love the colour combinations of Rich Razzleberry and Baja Breeze teamed with some daffodil delight which I toned down by using a neutral base.

 

More from the lovely "Papillion Potpourri" butterfly stamps which I also stamped onto the crumb cake base with the same ink colour.

 

A close up of the tone on tone butterflies and the lovely "Finishing Touches" edgelits ziz zag border.

 

Christmas Gift still here until 30th November

There's still time to get your FREE paper piercing pack with bundle purchases during November, here's the details:

 

 

Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Price
132260	Christmas Gift (wood-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	£49.70	£42.45
132261	Christmas Gift (clear-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	£43.70	£36.45
132262	Christmas Gift (wood-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	£62.70	£55.45
132263	Christmas Gift (clear-mount bundle)Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	£57.70	£50.45

Big Shot Class Projects

As I have been focussing so much on Christmas projects, I decided to keep my November Big Shot Class far from that!

 

We focussed on using the Apothecary Accents Framelits, Lattice Die and Sizzlits Floral Fusions.  My inspiration came from the Annual Catalogue where there is a little square card using the Lattice die which I loved so thought I would re-create it and everything else just followed on.

 

My colour combo is Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit and Primrose Petals, all from the new In Colour range with a bit of Gumball Green thrown in too.

 

 

I am addicted to using the Naturals Ivory and White card at the moment and I love the heaviness of it, perfect for card bases and it also has a lovely "rough" texture too, unlike the smooth Whisper White and Very Vanilla that we love to stamp on.

 

I adore the butterfly stamps in "Papillion Potpourri" and with the "Elegant Butterfly" punch it makes it so quick and easy to work with.

 

I saw a box on display at Convention using the Apothecary Accents Framelits and knew that I wanted to make one so I chose my own colours and accents and loved the finished result.

 

Adore the "Floral Fusion" sizzlits die that was used to create this cute little 3D flower.  Behind I punched a Baja Breeze 1 1/4" Scallop Circle to make it stand out.

 

I used "Everything Eleanor" for the Primrose Petals Frame behind the flower which fits in lovely with the largest framelit die used to create the box.

 

Here's how the box opens to reveal the gift.

 

 

For the final card we used the lovely "Lady Brocade" embossing folder, definitely one of my faves at the moment.  This time I adhered my Flower Fusion petals directly on top of each other rather than offsetting them as I did on the box, you get a totally different look.

 

The border was die cut using the "Tasteful Trim" XL die which is perfect for die cutting borders!

 

We also used the popular "Little Leaves" sizzlits die.

 

I have limited spaces at this class so if you would like to come along next month and see how you can get more use out of your big shot machine, why not book a space by dropping me an email to stampinkerry@aol.com.

 

If you would like to order any of the products used on these projects and have them delivered on your doorstep or fancy receiving something in your Christmas Stocking, just give my details to your partner/family member and ask them to get in touch with me and I will do the rest!

Back from the European Convention...

Firstly I must apologise for my absence, since preparing for my trip to the Stampin' Up! European Convention and then on my return my feet haven't hit the floor!

I had the most amazing time in Mainz, Germany and I can't believe that it's come and gone already.

 

We learnt, shared, laughed, cried and of course created at this wonderful annual event.

We flew out from Heathrow last Thursday morning after an early start and arrived at our hotel around 1.00pm so had a few hours to relax at the Hilton before getting ourselves ready for the Silver 2 Reception.



 

 

The Silver 2 Reception was an evening especially for demonstrators who have reached a specific milestone in their promotions and we gathered for business talks, swapping and canapes, it was a lovely way to kick off Convention.

 

We received this lovely gift, a Pen Set, as a momento of the occasion and it adorned a beautiful hand crafted tag.

 

 

The following morning, we shopped in Momento Mall, swapped till we dropped then did some making and taking before we headed off for a general session.  There were huge boards covered with beautiful creations to inspire us so we clicked away!

 

 

 

On Friday night we had our Awards Ceremony and I was proud to walk across the stage 3 times for Leadership, Sales and for earning the Incentive Trip to Salt Lake City.  I was delighted to have achieved No.1 Sales for the UK, a massive achievement that I never would have believed I could do and I have to say such a HUGE THANK YOU to all my customers that have supported me along my journey with Stampin' Up! so far.  For this I was awarded with a lovely handbag, pictures will follow in a later post, it was beautifully packaged and didn't want to open it!

 

 

The after party was great, buffet food and live music and later we headed back to our rooms to put on our PJ's for our Pajama Party where we made some lovely stamped projects that each of us had brought. 

 

The girls arrived back at the room with a bottle of Champagne to celebrate me achieving No. 1 Sales which was a lovely surprise although I was really scared to pop the cork!!

 

more to follow soon.......

 

 

 

 

Christmas is coming.....

and it will be here before we know it!!

 

Another creation from my monthly card class, using the lovely Christmas Bauble set call "Ornament Keepsakes".  A great set of stamps that have co-ordinating Framelits Dies to cut them out and if you purchase the stamps and the framelits together you can save 15% off the total price.

 

My colour combo is Crumb Cake, Gumball Green (In Colour), Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla.

 

 

The other stamps used are from "Mixed Medley", the lovely circle greeting and scalloped circle image, both of which have punches to punch them out.  "Mixed Medley" is a Hostess stamp set so if you are liking it, why not host a party yourself and have the opportunity of earning it for free.  It couldn't be easier, a crafty night in with your friends, all you have to do is put the kettle on, I will do the rest!

 

Back to my card, we used some of the new Tulle in Crumb Cake and wrapped it around the top of the card, tying with some Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine.

 

The patterned paper is from the "Good Cheer" designer pack, lovely Christmas prints in Cherry Cobbler and Gumball Green.

 

The pictures are'nt very good quality due to the sunlight that was shining in but much nicer in real life so if you fancy booking a space at an upcoming class just give me a call on 07717 068909.

Betsy's Blossoms

We made this card at my monthly 2 Card Class, loving the colours in this paper pack called "Floral District".  I was lucky enough to receive a pack whilst in Vienna so head a real sneak peak of it's beauty.

 

My colour combo is Rich Razzleberry, Baja Breeze, Rose Red and Gumball Green, not one that I would have thought of putting together but it's nice and fresh, just what we need with winter creeping in on us!

 

We used the new "Apothecary Accents" Framelits Die to stamp our bird onto then daubed around the edge to make it stand out from our "Lacy Brocade" embossed layer.

 

 

 

The flowers were hand cut and layered with dimensionals, along with the bird's wing.

 

We framed the greeting with a Rose Red "Bitty Banner" Framelit die cut and added some silver mini brads to finish.  The ribbon is the new Stitched Satin in Gumball Green, available in all 5 of the new In Colours.

I'm back.....

Last Wednesday we travelled to Jersey for the annual 2 Day Motorcross Event and we have been going here since Jack was 6, he will be 18 on Sunday!!

 

 

A week before we went the weather was glorious but it soon changed the nearer we got to Wednesday, typcial!  Thankfully our 10 hour ferry crossing was pretty calm, always seems a long journey but with my new Stampin' Up! Catalogue and notepad and pen I was more than happy.

 

The weather on Friday was OK and we spent the day touring the Island. here we are on the Mini Bus that is loaned to us while we are there, it's not the most modern mode of transport but it gets us around!  Doesn't everyone look happy, that was before the rain came!

 

 

On Friday night, the heavens opened, thank goodness for whoever invented Wellies and why did I even consider packing a pair of shorts in the camper!!

 

This is part of the track, right on the cliff edge!

 

At the start gate, I don't know who's more nervous, him or me!!

 

I totally missed him in this shot!

 

 

 

Hmmm yes, I think that's my son under all that slop!

 

 

Despite the shocking weather, it was nice to be away and fingers crossed that next time the weather will be better!

 

Back very soon with some more creations

 

 

 



NEW CATALOGUE IS LIVE......

What an exciting day it is, not only is my little Angel 16 years old today but Stampin' Up! has the launch of the new 2012/13 Annual Catalogue and I just know you are going to love it.

 

It is bursting with gorgeous new products, rather larger than before, some 70 pages larger in fact, and full of a great variety of products to suit everyone.

 

Click on the catalogue cover to the left of my blog to view the online version, or....

 

 

..... if you would like a copy landing on your doorstep tomorrow, have one delivered for £4.00 plus postage, just call/email me.  Book a party or private class in your home and get one for FREE.

 

Here's a little taster for you, a new stamp set called "Betsy's Blossoms" which I was lucky enough to earn for free along with some co-ordinating papers, pens, ribbon and a wheel too, a great thing about being a Demonstrator is that we get lots of FREE goodies!

 

Lots of new products on my card, Framelits, Stamps, Papers, Ribbon, what are you waiting for, go grab a cuppa, click on the link and sit and browse the new catalogue!

 

 

 

Now if the new catalogue wasn't enough, Stampin' Up! have a fantastic offer for those of you wishing to join us, click on the link at the top right of my sidebar for the details:

 

 

 

Join my team during October and November and receive a FREE Designer Series Paper Pack of your choice* each month for SIX MONTHS

 

October is a great month to Join Stampin' Up! as it's the beginning of our year and with the release of the new Annual Catalogue you will have so many things to choose from in your customisable Starter Kit which costs just £99 and includes £130 of product plus a business pack to get you going.  So by joining me during October or November you will get an extra £60 worth of Designer Papers for FREE!

 

Call me for a no-obligation chat to find out about the benefits of signing up to be a Demonstrator.  There really is no pressure, it's about "Your Way" and how you choose to do it.

 

*Offer excludes Speciality Designer Paper