{It's almost here...}

Hi everyone, schools out and I'm starting to wind down before I wind back up again for Christmas day!

Here is a video of some cards I made for a friend of mine.  She loves giving personalised cards to her child's teachers.  So all of these had teacher's names added on to them after I took the photo.

There are still some fab bargains to be had in the clearance.

Remember to use my hostess code for a free gift next month.

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{Ramble and updates!}

Woop woop!

I know it's a crazy time of year, and you are conserving pennies, however now is a great time to pick up a bargain for yourself or any crafty friends ou ave yet to buy pressies for.

Please bear in mind that if you want items to arrive before Christmas, Stampin' Up! suggest ordering by the 13th December.

Remember to use my hostess code for a free gift next month.

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Here is a little ramble video, played with the festive masks that are in the Autumn/Winter catalogue, and are on sale for only £3.85

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{Easy Peasy Christmas Decorations}

WOW! I can't believe this is my 11th Christmas idea on the 25th, Only a month to go!

Here is an adaptation of a project I've seen on Pinterest.

Really quick and easy to do, but very effective.

Enjoy the video!

The Online Extravaganza Sale is still on, so if you haven't bagged a bargain here is your chance!

If you have a Big Shot and you're after a magnetic platform, place your order on Monday 28th as it's reduced to £23.40 on that day only.

And remember that there is 25% off these selected stamp sets for the whole of November!

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{Online Sale Extravaganza!}

Woop woop!!! It's time to grab a bargain!

Now, I need to explain how it works.  There are some sale items that are available from the 21st to the 28th November. However on the 21st and 28th only - there are selected items on sale for those days only.

So to give you advanced information, here is what will be on sale today...

Download the whole week's list of items here

Please use the following hostess code to ensure a free gift next month AND a sampler of some papers that will be available in January. 7EUA7UQ6

 To be kept updated of latest news on this sale head to my facebook event here

{November planner insert}

I've finally got around to sharing this on my blog. The video was actually filmed back in October when I visited my sister. I love how I can use Stampin' Up! products to create a piece of art to put in my planner.

Here is the video

And remember that there is 25% off these selected stamp sets for the whole of November!

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To ensure you get a free gift for shopping with me 

please remember to use the following hostess code, 

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{Fab weekend at Onstage in Telford}

Hi there stamping friends, I am still recovering from the wonderfully busy weekend I had at the Stampin' Up! get together in Telford.  It is an event organised by Stampin' Up! to inspire, educate and inform us demonstrators.   Having been to a few of these events now it is also a lovely time of catching up with friends and making new ones.

Thanks to you my lovely customers and those signed up through me, I was able to attend Centrestage.  This is an exclusive event for those who are ranked at Silver Elite and above.  We were treated to some additional training delivered by the amazing Bonnie Farley, a yummy dinner and a fabulous new bag.

I sat with the lovely Mikaela and my upline Monica who particlarly enjoyed the custard that came with the crumble.  My children were pleased with the jar of huge bubblegums I came home with.  I was so honoured to spend an evening with some of the highest ranking demonstrators in the country and the world!

The next day I sat with 2 of my downline - one of whom is my sister and was experiencing Onstage for the first time, and some demonstrator friends, including Julie, who I'm organising an overnight retreat with for next year - watch this space!

Here we are with new stamp sets we won, Bonnie showing us her stash of chocolate and a sneak peek at a new stamp and dies that will be coming in January!

Here are the swaps I received from fellow demonstrators.

Thank you for your continued support, I really do love what I do, sharing and inspiring you to be creative while using beautiful stamps and tools.

And on that note, I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of these new dies, I can not wait to have a play with them.

And remember that there is 25% off selected stamp sets for the whole of November!

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{Stitched Shapes Framelits}

I am so excited about this! Stampin' Up! have decided to release ahead of schedule of their main catalogue next year a product that I have been eager to get my hands on.

Here is a video giving you more details, to order this set the product number is 145372, they are £27 for 12 dies, just over £2 per die, super value!  Don't forget to use my hostess code if you place an online order, and I'll send you a free gift next month (top right of my blog).

Also! I am pleased to announce that there is 25% off selected stamp sets for the whole of November!

Here is the list, so pleased to see one of my favourite floral stamps on there.

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{Paper Flower Christmas Wreath}

More paper flowers! I guess it's my "thing" I love making them.  

Here is a video giving you some inspiration to make your own... it also features my daughter as she wanted to be in on the action too!

Some of the dies used are not available any more, sorry about that... however they may be found via auction sites or with a bit of tinkering you can use what you have already.

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So, this is my first foray into the world of Planners.  I've purchased this A5 Filofax to start using as a diary and planner for my day to day life and business.  

NB This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a percentage if you make a purchase using this link. 

I chose this gorgeous red one, I wanted a bright colour as I thought it would be harder to loose!

The Filofax already contained numbered divider cards, however I needed to make some monthly index cards, so I've done this in Artful Stampin style!  

Here is the video...

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{Christmas Craft Workshop}

Christmas Crafts Workshop

Saturday 19th November

10.00am to 1.00pm 

 Come and make 15 fabulous cards and Advent bunting to fill with treats. 

 For only £20 there will be enough materials in the kits make both projects and more. 

Children accompanied by adults welcome to share the kit. 

 Refreshments available.

 Deadline to book and pay 9th November as materials need to be ordered. 

Contact me on 07811 949 439

{Swap making - flowers and polkas}

Been trying to make a start ton some swaps for a Stampin' Up! event coming up in November.

I am totally in love with this colour combo and the Flourish Thinlets Die.  The die brush makes it so easy to extract the delicate die cuts from the metal dies.  Saves all the faffing I used to do with wax paper!

Here are some pics, and below is a video of me making a few.

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{Day Craft Retreat and some big news!}

Hi all,

This time last Saturday we were nearing the end of a day Craft Retreat fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator  Julie Forbes and I had organised.  We had 26 crafty ladies working busily of some fab projects, and getting a head start on Christmas ideas.

Here is a picture of us all together, and some of the beautiful paper flower wreaths they made...

Now for the big news!  Lots of mine and Julie's customers have been asking ask to organise an overnight retreat.  So we're testing the waters with a 2 day 1 night event in November 2017, the 17th and 18th of November to be exact.  It will be happening in beautiful mid Wales and will be a haven for crafters and a relaxing couple of days from the hussle and bussle of life!

Save the date and watch this space for more information!

Here is a video of some of the swaps the ladies made

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{Ramble with Totally Trees}

Happy Monday!

Here are a few cards inspired by a colour challenge I was given to use 

Island Indigo

Wild Wasabi

Perfect Plum

Had great fun playing with the Totally Trees stamp set that is available in the current Autumn/Winter catalogue.

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{Long time no blog...More Christmas inspiration}

Mahoosive apologies for not blogging lately!
I've been busy with back to school days and getting back into routine.  I'm afraid that hasn't included blogging and social media routine.

There have been a few bits of news since I last blogged, the Autumn/Winter catalogue is now live and we're starting say the C word a bit more as we're thinking of cards and decor for the upcoming season.  I've been planning a fabulous project using Project Life not just to create a memory album, but an advent hanging that you could put small gifts in, and some cards using the new PL cards. Watch this space!  However in the mean time, here is a video of some cards I have made using the PL cards...super duper easy!

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{Do not open until...}

Ooops... a few days late! sorry about that.

We've had a birthday boy in the house, can't believe I'm mum to a 14 year old, and just had a visit from a fellow demo who lives in Norfolk, we have chatted and shared ideas all day!  I am so grateful for all the wonderful people I've met through Stampin' Up!

Here is a quick little tag to try and hinder those people who like try and sneak a peek at the pressies!

Enjoy the video!

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Orders are still being taken for a Paper Share, a great way to purchase a sheet of ALL the papers in the new catalogue! Click on the picture below for more info.

My online shop is open 24/7 - 

To ensure you get a free gift for shopping with me please remember to use the following hostess code, and DO NOT tick the NO CONTACT button, I will not be able to send you your gift if you tick it.

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