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

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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!

Big Shot Class featuring the "Top Note" die

I seem to have grown attached to this colour combo of Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive teamed with some Very Vanilla.  This was one of our creations at this month's "Big Shot" Class where we concentrate on using one of the dies to create 3 different items.  The class is designed to inspire you to get the most out of your Big Shot and dies.

This gift bag is just sooooo cute and there is enough room for a small gift or sweet treat for someone you love, if you can bear to give it away!!

The spotty paper is from the "Jolly Holiday" Designer Paper Pack, which of course, is not just for Christmas, the colours and patterns will suit many occasions.

The Flower was created using the "Fancy Flower" Punch and it is really pretty and quite 3D as we curled the petals to give a nice full effect.  The centre of the flower was created using the Boho Blossom Punch and the Itty Bitty Flower Punch.  We added an adhesive Rhinestone to finish.

The greeting is from "Something to Celebrate" which is one of the exclusive Hostess Stamp Sets and we stamped onto Very Vanilla cardstock using Rich Razzlebery ink then cut a nice ribbon tail to finish.

Vintage Handbag Class

Hi, just to keep you updated, the "Vintage Handbag Class" on Wednesday 24th August is full but I have scheduled in another class on Monday 22nd August at Whitminster Village Hall so if you would like to come along please let me know by Friday 12th August at the latest so that I have time to order your goodies!  I only have 4 spaces left at the moment.

"Vintage Handbag Class"

Whitminster Village Hall

Monday 22nd August 7.00pm-9.30pm

£18.95 to include £16 worth of products!



Christmas Extravganza

If you haven't booked your space yet, don't delay, only a handful of spaces available.  Booking closes 18th August 2011, payment will secure your place.

Christmas Extravaganza

Whitminster Village Hall

Saturday 3rd September 9.30am-3.30pm

£30 to include all materials, lunch and light refreshments

Call me on 07717 068909 or email stampinkerry@aol.com

Owl Swing Card

For August's card class we made this Owl "Swing Card" using the Top Note Die with the Big Shot Machine.

Please excuse the poor quality of my pictures, the lighting just wasn't right and the flash made it worse!!

I thought it would be nice to create a card for the younger generation and the Owl Punch is great for achieving this look, but of course by just changing the colour combination it could be recreated for young and old alike, male or female!

So quite primary colours here, Real Red, Marina Mist, Old Olive and some Early Espresso.  This Owl is just toooooo cute!!

I showed everyone how you can create the "swing" on your card using the Top Note Die with the Big Shot Machine, too complicated to explain without showing, so if you are interested in learning how, why not book youself a party and I will come along and show you too!  At the same time you could earn yourself some free Stampin' Up! products, just ask me how.

Back to the card, we used some of the Marina Mist spotty patterend papers from the "Subtles" Designer Series Paper stack and the circle behind the Owl is from "Woodland Walk" which has two lovely sheets of woodgrain papers, just perfect for masculine cards and projects.

The leaf was die cut using the "Little Leaves" Sizzlits die and the greeting is from the stamp set "Party This Way", which I love, the font is so youthful.  We punched this out using the Word Window Punch and layered with a "Modern Label" punch out in Early Espresso cardstock.

August Promotion, it's a Gift!!

Details of the new Stampin' Up! promotion for August

As if getting new Stampin’ Up! products wasn’t fun enough, when you place a £75 order, or host a £250 workshop, you’ll also receive a free gift from Stampin’ Up!

Your gift includes a beautiful, exclusively-designed cosmetic bag, along with Rich Razzleberry 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, and a 24-piece Clip Assortment.

You can place your order with me via Email at stampinkerry@aol.com or call me on 07717 068909 / 01452 740532.  If you would like to book a home Party for August then just give me a shout, who doesn't like free goodies!!

Pillow Box Bigz Die

Another creation using the Pillow Box Die, this time using two "part cut" shapes and sticking them together to make a longer version of it's original size.  Again this was one of my Inspiration Station samples so I kept with the colour scheme of Baja Breeze, Soft Suede with Very Vanilla and some of the "Elegant Soiree" Designer Paper.

The gorgeous 3D flower was inspired by a swap recently received from Amanda Fowler, thank you for the inspiration!

The stamps were from the "Clearly for You" stamp set which you can find in the Mini Catalogue, it is such a lovely set and very versatile, I just love that cute little butterly stamp.

Back soon with my recent class cards, thank you for stopping by, do leave me a comment so that I know you were here!



More from the Inspiration Station...

I wanted this card to have a distressed vintage feel to it so I did lots of daubing and spritzing.  I used the "Very Vintage" wheel on the Vanilla Top Note Layer, then spritzed and daubed over the top in Soft Suede ink, adding a rectangle panel to the centre stamped with images from the "Clearly For You" set.  Again the "blackberry" stamp was inked using 3 colours of marker pens to create a multi-coloured image.

A "Mini" Pillow Box which I created using the "Pillow Box" Bigz Die with Whisper White butterflies stamped onto the background.

  

For my demonstration I showed the "Cracked Glass" technique which involves using the Versa Mark Ink Pad with Clear Embossing Powder, building up the layers to create a thick glaze which when cooled you "crack" to create stunning results.

Inspiration Station

At Amanda's recent Quarterly Training Event I was responsible for one of the "Inspiration Stations".  This is where we have a "show and tell" table highlighting a particular stamp set or technique.  I chose "Clearly for You" stamps which are available in Clear and Wood Mount, they are just so pretty and I also showed everyone the "Cracked Glass" technique.

Here are some of my samples that I took along, this first card has been distressed, using the Spritzer, distressing kit with some Whisper white daubing to finish:

My samples were all co-ordinating in Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla.

I also used papers from the Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper range, I will really miss this when it retires in September.

Back with more Inspiration Station projects tomorrow.



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3rd September 2011

Christmas Extravaganza!

An all day event packed with creativity. 

Spaces will be limited, more details to follow very soon.

Stamp Out Cancer Class

Last week I held my "Stamp Out Cancer" class at Whitminster and this is what we created.

Everyone had their own "Strength & Hope" stamp set included with their class so speedily whipped through their projects in no time!

We made two cards and a shallow Top Note box.

Our colour combo is Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Baja Breeze and Crumb Cake, teamed with Very Vanilla.

We created a shallow version of the Top Note box that we made at the Owl Class

Once again the Spritzer Tool got lots of use!

This card design is taken from the Mini Catalogue, so pretty don't you think?  We used one of the flower stamps from the "Tiny Tags" stamp set with Whisper White Kraft Ink in the corners to add some delicate detail.

A close up of the tag on the card

We had a lovely evening of chatting and crafting in support of a very good cause.

Now I know there are a few of you who were unable to make this class and have requested a re-run so I will try to re-schedule another date for you and post details here on my blog.

Clearly For You

Again using the gorgeous "Clearly for You" stamp set we created this card at July's "Making Gifts and Cards" Class.

The butterfly was die cut using the Big Shot Machine with the "Beautiful Butterflies" Bigz die which get sooooo much use, I mean, who doesn't like butterflies!

Using marker pens we inked up the "blackberry" stamp from the set using Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso and stamped onto the Butterfly then once finished we daubed around the edge in Early Espresso and used the same colour to add some "spritz" with the Spritzer Tool which I seem to be using a lot recently!

We embossed the Very Vanilla layer using the "Elegant Bouquet" Textured Embossing Folder then Spritzed with Early Espresso.  The greeting "for you" is also from the same stamp set and punched it out with the Word Window Punch, trimming one of the ends of by putting it back into the punch for a second time.  We also did this with the Espresso layer behind, this time using the new Decorative Label Punch.  We added a mix of Crystal Effects with some Baja Breeze re-inker to the centres of the flowers to finish.

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Supplies used:

Stamps: Clearly For You (Mini Cat. Page 22)

Ink: Early Espresso

Marker Pens: Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz & Early Espresso

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze

Big Shot: Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder

Tools: Decorative Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punchm Spritzer Tool

Accessories: Crystal Effects, Re-inkers, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Making Gifts and Cards Class

The Gable Box, perfect size that will find an endless amount of different gifts or sweet treats as it is quite large.

A colour I haven't used for a while, Cherry Cobbler and it is definitely one of my favourites and here I have teamed it with Baja Breeze and Early Espresso.

The stamps used were from the set "Clearly For You" from the Mini Catalogue which you can find on Page 22 priced at £17.95 for Clear Mount or £22.95 for Wood Mount, such a gorgeous set which I have been using a lot recently.

We also used the "Very Vintage" jumbo wheel on the Very Vanilla panel, inked with Crumb Cake ink.

We used the pretty little butterfly stamp with Whisper White Kraft ink on the base of the box, it stands out perfectly again the darkness of the Cherry Cobbler cardstock.  Our 3D flower is made using the 5 Petal Flower Punch and the tiny flower in the centre is punched out using one of the Bitty Punches, secured in place with a Crumb Cake brad from the Neutrals pot.

We created our handles using the medium sized Oval which is the 1 3/4" x 7/8" and tied a piece of Early Espresso 1 1/4" Striped Ribbon in a knot. 



6 Cards for £10

I hold my "6 Cards for £10" Class on the first Wednesday of the month at Alveston Methodist Church.  These are the cards we created earlier this month. 

I try to include a selection of masculine, feminine, young and old so that there is something for everyone!

The cards are all pretty basic and easy to duplicate, much less advanced than my usual 2 card classes and if you place an order from the Catalogue for £20 you get your class for free!

If you would like more information on the different classes that I run, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Final Class Layout

Our final layout of the class, one for the boys this time with a bit more of a masculine touch!

Our colour combo is Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake and Night of Navy.  The Designer Series Paper is from "Woodland Walk" and has a masculine feel to it with lovely woodgrain designs.

Quite a lot going on in this layout, punching, stamping, die cutting and I still have a little journalling and dating to finish mine off.

We used the "Timeless Type" Sizzlits Alphabet with the Big Shot Machine for part of the Title along with "Just Perfect" stamps for the second part.  We also die cut out title panel which is the Top Note Die, cutting around the perferated edge on the Very Vanilla layer and stamping with the "Sanded" background stamp which I use so often.

We stamped circle images from "Circle Circus" and punched out with corresponding circle punches.

Scrapbooking

For this layout we used the "Blueberry Crisp" papers, this pack co-ordinates with the stamp set "Razzle Dazzle".  You will need to double click on the photo for a larger image to see the stamping details as they are difficult to see from this view.

Our colour combo is Pacific Point, Sahara Sand, Basic Black and Very Vanilla.  We used stamps from the "Tiny Tags" and "Notably Ornate" sets and also did a little spritzing with the Spritzer which I love!  We used a strip of stripy Sahara Sand paper which is from the Neutrals Patterns Stack, these paper pads just go on for ever!

The title was die cut using the "Timeless Type" Sizzlits Alphabet which we cut out using the Big Shot Machine.  We also used the Top Note, Swirls and Scribbles and one of the Tags dies. 

We used a decorative Brad from the Hodgepodge Hardware Kit with some Paper Daisies which are really pretty used alone, but great for stamping on too!

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Off to Fareham bright and early in the morning for Amanda's Quarterly Training so will hopefully have some lovely things to share with you soon.

Will be back with the final scrapbook layout for July's class over the weekend.

Scrapbooking

Can't believe where the time is flying by, doesn't seem two minutes ago that I was having my last Scrapbooking class, a whole month has gone so I guess I must just be having the best time being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and loving what I do!!

This layout was pretty quick to assemble, not loads of stamping, some spritzing and die cutting along with embossing too.  The papers are from the "Sweet and Sour" DSP pack and there is also a Melon Mambo strip from the Patterns Stack.

The title was stamped using "Broadsheet", one of the Alphabet stamps which I adore, using Pumpkin Pie and Melon Mambo ink.

The butterflies were die cut using the "Beautiful Butterflies" Bigz die with the Big Shot Machine and we added pearls to the centres to finish.

Click on the image for a larger view.  Busy week here but back very soon with the other class layouts.

Big Shot Class for July

The next "Big Shot Class" is Tuesday 12th July, 7.00pm at Whitminster, I still have spaces available so if you would like to come along please let me know asap.

At this class we create 3 projects, this time we are concentrating on the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die.  We are making two 3D items and a card as you can see in the picture below.

Call me on 07717 068909 / 01452 740532 or email me at stampinkerry@aol.com to book your space.

Stained Glass Butterfly

Our technique for this month's card class was the "Stained Glass" one which you will see on my previous post.

Again our butterfly was die cut using the "Beautiful Butterflies" Bigz Die Item No: 114507 £18.95 which you will find in the Mini Catalogue on Page 7.  We cut the top Butterfly layer from Vellum and the bottom in Whisper White which helps the Stained Glass efffect stand out as the vellum is translucent.

You need to ink up the Vellum Butterfly using VersaMark ink, I have used the "Fine Flourish" mini background stamp, then dip into your black embossing powder and heat using the Heat Tool.  You then colour in the image on the reverse side.  Very pretty and yet so simple!

The greeting is from "Perfect Punches" stamp set, inked in Rich Razzleberry and punched out using the XL Oval Punch then layered onto one of the Sizzlits "Lots of Tags" dies which are also found in the Mini Catalogue on Page 8.

The leafy image behind the Butterfly is from the "Hopeful Thoughts" stamp set which looks beautiful coloured with the marker pens in different colours but as we were already doing lots of pen work we just inked it in co-ordinating Pear Pizzazz.

It's a celebration!

A card that I made recently for Michaela who is one of my "Stampin'spiration" team members.  The butterfly, cut from the "Beautiful Butterflies" Bigz Die on the Big Shot Machine is something I have been using this month with a technique called "Stained Glass".  You will be seeing this in action at classes and workshops, it is so pretty and effective, yet simple to achieve.

The "Stained Glass" effect looks much better with a Whisper White layer behind as it shows the technique much more clearly and we have been doing this at recent classes.

If you would like to see a Demonstration of how this beautiful butterfly is created, why not book a party, earn yourself some lovely free Stampin' Up! goodies, learn and be inspired!

Call me on 07717 068909 / 01452 740532 or email me at stampinkerry@aol.com for further information.