{One Sheet Wonder - Lots of Florals}

Hi everyone,

I hope you're enjoying the summer holidays.

I'm afraid I haven't been able to film and edit videos and blog as much, so I've been going "live" on YouTube to do some stamping.  Here are the results of a session of stamping with floral stamps.

Here is the LIVE video, be warned it is quite long...

and here is a shorter sped up version.

After I created the sheets I cut them up to make these bookmarks.

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{One Sheet Wonder Wednesday - Bloom by Bloom}

Happy New Year!

Thank you for joining me on this cold January morning for the first One Sheet Wonder of 2019!

I'm looking forward to creating more of these this year.

The new Spring/Summer catalogue is available now and can be viewed here

We are also in the wonderful season of Saleabration.

If you are new to Stampin' Up and are wondering what one earth that means, I'll briefly explain.  To reward you for purchasing Stampin' Up! products you can choose a fabulous free gift for every £45 spent.  To see the choices of free items have a look here.

If your wish list is quite long and reaches near the £99 mark then it's worth considering signing up to Stampin' Up! as there is a fantastic sign up offer at the moment.  For £99 join up fee you will receive £170 of product.  Contact me for more details.

Here are some Spring colours to cheer your day.

I love that I can make 4 of these cute bags from 1 sheet of A4 cardstock.  The joy of being able to stamp your own background means you can create unique paper to suit whatever occasion you are making these for.  Perfect for little gifts at parties or weddings.

Enjoy the video!

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{Easy ombre technique with Stamparatus}

The stamparatus has been proving to be very versatile, I have seen this technique done a few times, and it is certainly one that "wows" people when they see me demonstrate it.

I know some crafting purists would say that this may be taking the "handmade" out of handmade, however for others it pushes their creativity to a place where it's just simpler.  Also for those of my customers who have dexterity issues when trying to hold a block and stamp it where they want it to go, the Stamparatus has made what was impossible for them previously, possible.  It's been liberating and freeing for them to be able to stamp in a way that I take for granted with hands that work.

So, here is a card that shows off one of the amazing features of the Stamparatus.  You can stamp a precisely repeated pattern, and depending on the stamp create an ombre effect.

Here is the video

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{Christmas Challenge Stampathon 2018 - Texture with Embossing Mats}

Welcome to the...

6th Round of the
Christmas Challenge Stampathon 2018

Be inspired every month with a Christmas Challenge on the 25th of the month.

We are now onto the 6th challenge and its to make 4 projects and include some
Texture
This can be done in a variety of different ways, embossing folders, embossing mats, ribbon, embellishments etc

Here is what I created using the new Embossing Mats that are available now.  They are a fantastic tool for increasing the use of all your dies.

please have a look at what the other challengers made

Denise Kepple Garrison 'Lady Bug Stampin'  from America

Ellen Woodbridge  and Rosalie Desmond from Australia

This is how I made them...

So, if you would like to join the fun... here is the information and rules.

• Everyone is welcome to join in the Challenge.
• The Challenge will be set on the 25th of the month on each of the organisers Facebook pages and will then have followup information on their blogs and YouTube channels.
• The deadline for submission is 11pm on the 24th of the following month in your respective time zone.
• To be entered into the Prize Draw in November you need to participate 1 or more of the challenges, the first month you enter you will recieve 1 "ticket", the second month you enter you will recieve 2 "tickets and so on for every month you participate.
• Photos of your projects need to be posted on the Facebook group or emailed to one of the organising demonstrators to be shared, please state your country of residency.  
• To be eligible to win a prize you need to live in the USA, UK or Australia.
• All entries must use at least one Stampin' Up! product - ideally a stamp.
• The winners will be randomly selected by an online generator from all the eligible participants.
• By submitting a photo you give the organisers permission to use the photo on their blog and social media.
• There are prizes available for each country.  The first prize is US $60, UK £50, AUS $88 of product that the organisers will choose and ship free of charge.  The second prize is a sample of each of the items the organiser/s from your respective country makes.
• Everyone who participates are will be allowed to use our specially designed badge that can be displayed on your blog.
• Please use the hashtag #christmaschallengestampathon2018 in any social media you post your entries too.

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-{Easy Grid Card Technique}-

I've been prepping for a stamping technique class, and have been working on how to get the most out of your stamps...however I know that some of the ladies coming to my class like to watch my videos, So, although we'll be doing something like this next week, I'll be doing something extra with them.

There are more classes and events added to my calendar, please take a look {here}

This is the little card, however, you can have great fun with this technique and create bigger grids.

Ingredients:
Kinda Eclectic stamp set
Cajun Craze, Soft Sky, Smokey Slate
Whisper White, Cajun Craze and Naturals White card stock.

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~{Indescribable Gift Box}~

Made this dinky gift box using half a sheet of A4 Very Vanilla Card.  

Here is the video

The measurements are as follows (to make 2 boxes)

Cut the A4 card so it measures 7.5 inches by 11.75 inches

Score lengthways at 2, 2.75, 3.5, 5.5, 6.25 and 7 inches

Turn card around and score at 1,25 inches and cut at 5.75 inches, then score the remaining piece of card at 1.25 inches.

Ingredients:

Very Vanilla Card Stock

Mini Pegs, Seam Binding, Thick Bakers Twine, Doilies

Designer Series Paper Stack (Subtles Collection)

Indescribable Gift and Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Sets

Smokey Slate, Crisp Cantaloupe, Hello Honey

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We have been enjoying the Easter Holidays, and my daughter went on a play date the other day to a school friend's house, she insisted on taking a little bag of craft items to do make with her friend... what a proud mummy am I! 

~{Sponge, Spritz and Stamp}~

Sponge, Spritz and Stamp

That's what I'm calling the following technique!

I wanted to create a pretty background to show off these stamps, and had great fun in the process!

• Using a sponge and 3 inkpad colours of your choice, cover a sheet of very Vanilla Cardstock.
• Fill a Spritzer bottle with water, and spray the entire sheet with an even covering of water, use a heat tool to dry if you can't wait (turn the card upside down and heat if it starts to curl).
• Stamp the card with whatever stamps and colours you would like.
• Stamp some with Versamark, add embossing powder (I used white)and heat.