-{fresh vintage love}-

I was thinking the other day, if someone wanted to start making some cards on a limited budget, what would I suggest?

So, I set myself a task, make some cards with no more than 2 stamp sets, one ink pad, and a couple of different coloured cardstock.

Here is what I made using the (in my humble opinion) absolutely luscious set from the Saleabration catalogue.  The set of 5 stamps is FREE with any purchase over £45 (not including postage).

Ok, so this one has 3 different colours of card, but it could easily have been just 2.

I was inspired to do the border design along the top from a card my SU grandma Monica Gale made, see it >here<.

I masked off a square and experimented with creating lighter effects by stamping onto a scrap of paper before applying to my card.  

I'm loving using Naturals Ivory as a card base at the moment, not just because it creates a neutral background but it's also a bargain at £6.25 for 40 sheets - that's less than 8p a card (C6 size)

You are Loved, and much more...

I just wanted to show you the versatility of one of the beautiful sets in the mini catalogue.

Although it has a "love" theme, it is very versatile, and can be used for other occasions.

Here is a birthday card using squares cut from the heart motif.

Remember if you spend over £45 you can choose one FREE gift from the Saleabration catalogue, to see it click >here<

Keyring magic!

Made this keyring using various stamps, Stazon ink and shrink plastic.  Don't forget to punch a hole in the plastic before you heat it, the large hole of the Cropadile is perfect.  

I made a box for it to go in, and covered it with a strip of the gorgeous paper available with ther Saleabration offer, and made a flower with the Blossom Party Die.  If you look closely you can see the flower is edged with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint.

Earn FREE products!

Hi folks, this time of year is a great time of year for Stampin Up customers.

There are some gorgeous products available for FREE whenever you spend £45 (not including postage) on the current Stampin Up catalogues.

Click on the brochure below to see the FREE products

The other way to earn FREE product is to host a workshop, as well as the generous hostess benefits, if you workshop sales reaches £300 you can earn a FREE item from the Sale a bration catalogue.

Thinking of turning your hobby into a sideline that will earn some extra pennies?

Want a new career? Or just boost your craft stash?

This time of year is a great time to join Stampin Up!  Throughout the Sale a bration period (now till the 31st March) if you become a demonstrator you can choose an additional stamp set out of the current catalogues, that potentially another £44.95 worth of product!

Here is a card made with some of the gorgeous Everyday Enchantment papers and the matching Fresh Vintage Stamp set you could earn for FREE.