Cupcakes all round!!

Another swap that I designed, this time I used the exact same sketch as previously and just changed the stamped images and colours.

 

All new In Colours again, I have to say I am really loving them!

 

So this cute little Cupcake is from the same stamp set as the tree, "Sprinkles of Life" and I can't wait to hold a class with it, I hope you will be able to attend!

 

Again the Tree Builder Punch works with the frosting on top of the cupcake, love this! 

 

 

The "Thanks a Bunch" greeting is also from the "Sprinkles of Life" stamp set.  I punched out the word using my Word Window Punch then gave it flag ends with the Banner Punch and cut a cocktail stick in half to create a Cake Pick!

 

I have found this Envelope Paper so useful, I had to order more!!  I know you are just going to love these new In Colours and can't wait to share them with you very soon!

Sprinkles of Life Swaps for Telford

I'm back as promised to share one of my swaps I created for the Telford Regional Event.

 

I used lots of new products for my swap and as my pre-order had only arrived two days before the event, I had to get to work quickly!

 

I had already drawn a sketch of how I was going to lay out my card, just needed to add stamps and ink with some layers!

 

So I used the new "Sprinkles of Life" stamps, I absolutely adore this set and the matching tree punch.

 

I've used some new In Colours

 

Mint Macaron

Tip Top Taupe

Watermelon Wonder

 

 

 

I love how this stamp set has so many different stamps that are just so versatile and of course, very, very cute!

 

Those tiny little flowers can be punched out with the new "Tree Builder" Punch.

 

The stripy paper is from the pack of "Envelope Paper", double sided sheets which are quite light in weight, suitable for making your own envelopes but perfect for any of your craft projects.

 

My Thank You greeting is from the set called "Another Thankyou".

 

Hope you like my card, if you are planning on attending my Catalogue Launch on 1st June then you could be making this card but there will be several designs for you to choose from.

 

 

 

 

Regional Training in Telford - My Name Badge

 I have been away on holiday to St. Lucia for a family wedding, once the evening function has taken place I will share some pictures with you.

 

As I was away I was pretty late placing my pre-order.

 

As a Demonstrator I get to sneak peak and order a selection of new products a whole month before they go live to everyone, it really is an exciting time!

 

My pre-order arrived two days before our Regional Training Event in Telford so I had to get to work quick, fighting the jet lag to get my swaps, team gifts and name badges created.

 

I kept my badge really sweet and simple and used my favourite pre-order stamp set called

 

"Sprinkles of Life"

 

This is a stamp set that supports the UK Ronald Macdonald House Charities and it's nice to know that for every set sold a donation is made from Stampin' Up!.

 

For my badge I cut a rectangle of Kraft Cardstock as it is a good sturdy weight, then added a stamped whisper white layer of the tree trunk and flowers, followed by my name stamped from the "Back to Basics" Alphabet set.  I am pleased to say this is making it's way into the new Catalogue.

 

The leaves for the tree are a separate stamp and what's even better is that we have a co-ordinating punch to cut it out!

 

I know this stamp set and punch are going to be a huge hit with you all and I have a class planned for you so keep a look out for the info landing in your mailboxes soon!

 

 

The clouds are punched using the "Build a Cupcake" punch, great that it has another use and not just for cupcake frosting!

 

I have used 3 of the new In Colour inks here, Mint Macaron for the leaves and grass, Tip Top Taupe for the Tree Trunk and my name, then lastly Delightful Dijon for the flowers.

 

The lacy ribbon is a new In Colour range, so pretty and delicate.

Weekly Deals

It's Wednesday again, they keep coming around so fast and that means there's another batch of products on the Weekly Deals List for you

 

I have my Big Shot Class tomorrow and we are focussing on the Mini Treat Bag Framelits Dies and we will be using the Basic Metal Buttons on one of the projects so I will come back and share that with you tomorrow evening

 

Did you miss out on purchasing the Bright and Beautiful Christmas Star stamp or are you eager to make a start on your Christmas cards, then now is the time to purchase it, great value at £17.21 and it co-ordinates with the Stars Framelits dies too so no cutting out!

 

 

 

You can order your bargains online via my shop

 

here

 

or get in touch if you are local and I will add it to an order I am placing

 



Getting excited......

...... that soon I will be able to share the new

 

2015-16 Annual Catalogue with you!!

 

On Saturday I attended a Regional Training event in Telford and I have to say I had the most amazing time!

 

I got to stamp using gorgeous new sneak peak products

 

Swap card ideas with lots of other Demonstrators

 

Spend time with 11 of my lovely team members

 

Saw new products on display before their release on 2nd June

 

Try out new tools that are coming our way

 

Watch on stage demonstrations and pick up great business tips

 

 

Stampin' Up! Demonstrators really are a great friendly bunch of people, 350 demonstrators attended this event and I was so glad to be a part of it

 

Being a Demonstrator enables me to share my passions for crafting with others whilst earning a discount on the product and also an income

 

If you'd like to be a part of this community and join my team, why not get in touch, our call will provide you will all the information you need to know to get started and there will be no pressure from me to sign up, just an informative, informal chat!  If you're looking to just earn yourself a discount on Stampin' Up! products then that is totally fine.

 

So back to that wonderful day in Telford, I made a little gift for each of my team members attending, a cute little treat pouch containing chocolate!

 

 

I've used two of the new 2015-17 In Colours

 

Mint Macaron

 

Tip Top Taupe

 

These are two my favourites from the new selection of In Colours!

 

The lace trim is also new, comes in each of the new In Colours, love it!!

 

The greeting is from a fabulous new set called "Sprinkles of Life" and I really like this greeting.  The set has a variety of greetings that work really well with the images contained in it.  The little flower is also part of this set and there's an AMAZING punch that co-ordinates, you'll have to wait to see that one!

 

Well I have to go and take Alfie out for his walk now as I can actually see Blue Sky and it's been raining on and off most of the day.

 

I will be back to share with you the beautiful Make and Take card we created at Telford.

 

 



Kinda Eclectic

Today's card is one of a set of three that I designed for a recent class.

 

The picture isn't that great as the sun was shining into my craft room so the colour isn't quite as vibrant as it should be, but hey, I'm not complaining that the sun is shining!

 

I love how this set has so many beautiful images in it.

 

My colour combo is:

 

Sahara Sand

Early Espresso

Blackberry Bliss

Lost Lagoon

 

 

I love how the set also works with two of our Butterfly Punches, the Elegant Butterfly and Bitty Butterfly.

 

The Starburst image is such a useful one, great for backgrounds and the perfect sun!

 

 

Don't forget this weeks

 

 

and of course you can still grab an extra bargain with the Retired List

 

 

Why not shop online with me and have your bargains delivered direct to your door for just £4.95, get a friend to shop with you and split the postage!

 

Visit my

 online shop

 to see all of the current Catalogues, Retired List, Weekly Deals and more!

 

 

Weekly Deals

I'm back with this weeks latest

 

 

Some great ribbons and buttons to embellish your creations!

 

 

To order from the Weekly Deals

 

simply SHOP ONLINE with me

 

for delivery direct to your door

 

 

 

OR

 

If you are local and would like to collect I can add your choices onto my next order going through

 

 

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE RETIRING PRODUCTS, SOME GREAT ITEMS AT GREAT PRICES!

 

 

 

Retirement List is here!

We’re saying goodbye to retiring products from the 2014–2015 annual catalogue, with up to 50% percent off retail price of lots of items don't miss out on this great opportunity of grabbing yourself bargain!

 

 

I will be placing an order this evening so please get in touch if there's anything you'd like

 

You can view the Retirement List via my

 

ONLINE SHOP

 

and make your purchase for delivery direct to your door

 

Use the

 

HOSTESS CODE X3T937VA

 

if your order is over £25

and I will send you a FREE GIFT IN THE POST

 

 

If you haven't shopped with me before, just register yourself, it's quick and easy, ensure my name is at the top of the screen so you know you are shopping with me and don't forget to add the Hostess Code when placing your order if it's over £25

 

If you are local and able to collect your order from me, then just call or email with your choices, I will add them to the order I am placing this evening

 

Email me at stampinkerry@aol.com

or

call me on 07717 068909 if you have any queries

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watercolour Class

I had planned a class using the stamp set "Indescribable Gift" along with the Blendabilities Pens, but when we heard news that the Blendabilities were being removed from sale due to a manufacturing problem I decided I still wanted to go ahead with the class so changed it to Watercolouring instead.

 

Watercolouring is a lovely technique, very therapeutic and the result is beautiful.

 

I used Stazon ink to stamp the image onto the Watercolour Paper, then used an Aqua Painter to take ink from the lid of an ink pad to "paint" with.  I love the Café Bags from Stampin' Up!, they are so useful to package little treats and gifts.

 

 

Click to view in my online shop

 

 

I used Blushing Bride Ink for the flowers, and Pear Pizzazz for the leaves.  I handcut with scissors around the outside of the flowers, leaving the central part uncut as I mounted this onto an Oval die cut in Vanilla so the centre part didn't need cutting.

 

 

I will share the other projects from this class very soon, in the meantime, you can find the "Indescribable Gift" stamp set priced at just £14.95 for Clear Mount in the Spring/Summer Catalogue, along with that gorgeous lace trim ribbon!

 

 

 

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Weekly Deals

Morning everyone, although it was very foggy here in Gloucestershire early this morning, the sun is now trying to peak through and looking like it could be another lovely day!  I hope you have some nice things planned for your day!

 

 

So I need to share with you this weeks

 

 

If you would like to take advantage of these great deals, you can visit my

 

Online Shop

 




Or if you are local and would like to collect your order from me, just call, email or text me with your choices and I will organise delivery of it.

 

Remember these deals are only around for one week, this deal will expire Tuesday 21st April

 

 

 



Thank You

Morning, I hope you all had a lovely weekend, mine was spent celebrating a friend's birthday and the usual venture to Motorcross.

 

So onto today's card which I created for a class project and also used for a Team Swap at a recent training event.

 

I used the single wooden stamp "Watercolour Thank You" which is so useful, I love the "watercolour" finish you get with this stamp.

 

The little flower and leaf stem are from the stamp set "Your Perfect Day" which initially appears as a wedding stamp set but I have used it for so many different occasions.

 

I punched a border into the Crisp Cantaloupe layer with the lovely Heart Border Punch, with a new catalogue due to land with us at the beginning of June, sadly this is one of the In Colours that will be disappearing and I am already wondering how I will cope without the others, especially Baked Brown Sugar and Coastal Cabana!

 

 

I wrapped some Thick Bakers Twine in co-ordinating Crisp Cantaloupe around the heart punched layer then stamped the word "so much" and punched it out with the Word Window Punch, then re-inserting into the punch to make it shorter.

 

Have you checked out this week's

 

 

You still have another day to take advantage of these great offers:

 

 

You can visit my shop to purchase any items 24/7 and have them shipped direct to your door for a flat rate of £4.95

 

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