{Ombre effect with Sponge Brayer}

Had great fun at a class last week helping some ladies get to grips with the new sponge brayers.

The sample card I made for them to copy was given to my son's teacher as it was the end of the school year and he'll be moving to high school in September.  So here is a picture of one that was made during the workshop

And here is how I made this card...

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.

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{Batch Christmas Card Making}

Okay so a day late for the 25th, but here is my Christmas inspiration for some batch card making.

Here is the video...

Inks used: Dapper Denim, Pear Pizzazz, Mint Macaron 

Stamp Sets: Blooms and Wishes, Flurry of Wishes and Snow Flurry Punch

Cardstock: Dapper Denim, Whisper White

Tools: Stampin' Trimmer and Blocks

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{Floral and Stripes card}

Hello!
It's been wonderfully warm and sunny weather here in Mid-Wales this past week, lovely to be able to open the doors and windows and get some fresh air through the house, not so keen on those pesky flies though!  I've been a little distracted with gardening, we enlisted the help of two able bodied chaps to help cut hedges, mend gates and generally hack the garden into a good shape.  I managed to tackle a Magnolia tree that was being smothered with Ivy, it also has some Honeysuckle growing up it which I have somewhat released from the evil clutches of the Ivy!  I do love Ivy leaves, but have come to realise how they can overwhelm and damage trees and buildings.

Anyway, I did have a go making this card and have filmed a video for your inspiration and enjoyment.

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{Uninked Stampin' Up! spots - How What Why When?!}

I was so excited to see these in the new catalogue, they are such a useful addition to our inkpads.

Watch the video below on how to ink them, and why I think they are so fab!

As a special offer for June, if anyone places an order through me (not online) I will ink the pads up for the first time for FREE, in any of the current colours that Stampin' Up! do.  

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{More new In Colour cards!}

Hi readers, 

Stampin' Up! have announced a fabulous promotion for June, alongside being able to see the new catalogue, you will be able to earn extra FREE products if you host a party.  If you don't live near me, and have friends that you are in touch with via Facebook, then get in contact and I can help you arrange a "virtual" party, no need to tidy up, just arrange a date, sit by your PC, tablet or phone and have some online crafty fun.  

I've started to send out the new catalogues and have started planning a New Catalogue event in Welshpool on the 11th June.

If you would like a copy of the new catalogue then get in touch :)

Here is the last of my videos featuring the samples I made for Onstage.

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{New In Colours on a Paper Flower Wreath}

Hi there, today I am showing you a bit more detail of the wreath I made for Onstage 2016, this was an event just for demonstrators, and we got to see and play with some new products.  Prior to this I was fortunate to be selected to have some new products even earlier to make samples to inspire others.

Here is a wreath I made, and a little video explaining how, if you have any questions about the products used, please get in touch.

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{More In Colour 2016-2018 creations}

When I was sent "the" box of goodies from Stampin' Up to make the samples for Onstage, I have to confess I felt both overwhelmed and underwhelmed... if that makes sense.  It was nerve wracking playing with the new colours, initially I explored how they looked with our current colours, however after being told that I needed to focus on the new ones I approached my task with renewed vigour.

I returned to my love of 3D florals, fauna and butterflies, and tried to show off each colour in a different way, using various textures through stamping and shaping the card.

Here are more detailed photos and a video explaining how I created each card.

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{Masking Technique with Fine Tip Glue Pen}

Wow! What a week - I'm still recovering from last weekend's excitement, and adjusting to the products that are retiring from the current catalogue.
What do you think of the new in colours?

These are some of the samples I made for the display at Onstage in Telford.  They feature a really simple technique, made easy by the use of the Fine Tip Glue Pen.  You can choose your favourite stamps to have a go.

Sweet Sugarplum

Dapper Denim

Emerald Envy

Flirty Flamingo 

Peekaboo Peach 

Here is a video explaining the process...

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{In colours 2016}

I am so pleased to be able to show you the new In Colours for 2016 - 2018.

I was very honoured to be chosen to be a display stamper for onstage and work with them ahead of time.  They are a fabulous addition to our colour palette.

So with no further ado, here are 5 videos for your enjoyment!

Emerald Envy

Flirty Flamingo

Peekaboo Peach

Dapper Denim

Sweet Sugarplum

The retirement list is available now.  If there are any items you would like I suggest you place an order ASAP, items fly off the shelves at this time of year.  Please use the hostess code below and I will send you a free gift next month. Also a swatch of the new In Colours.

Click HERE to view it!

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