More Sprinkles of Life

I promised some more samples with this cute set - so here goes!

This card was inspired by my good friend Fiona Whitten. This time I used the "tree top" to stamp a background before stamping and punching 4 more to layer over the tree. I loved the idea of being able to make a smaller tree into a much bigger version. The little flowers are so easy to line up and because it is a single flower it is easy to mix and match the colours of the flowers (although I didn't on this occasion!) Before i added the layers, I used two oval framelits to cut a channel around the tree and then layered smoky slate paper underneath. I really like this look and it could be used to create an unusual spinner card with the apple spinning round!

This is another version using just the single tree - but still very effective! Just in case you are wondering I used the Work of Art stamp set to create the "hill" and the polka dor embossing folder to create texture - it just doesn't show very well in the picture. Keep crafting!

Sprinkles of Life

So where did that week go? I think I was having too much crafty fun with my friend who was staying for a few days. Still we did get to play with a new stamp set! Sprinkles of Life is very easy to miss as it is tucked away inside the back cover of the catalogue. It's a super cute, very versatile stamp set that can cover so many occasions - and better yet it has a matching punch that will cut the cloud/icing/ice-cream and tree - not to mention all the other accessories! This first card is one of my favourites - very simple!

Truthfully I haven't quite finished this card yet - I need to mount it on a card base! However, I think you can see the idea! I embossed the background with the large polka dot embossing folder in smoky slate. Then I stamped the cloud in soft sky and punched it out using the new Tree Builder punch. I punched out a rainbow of raindrops with the punch and lots of scraps and added some silver 1/8th ribbon for a little sparkle. The saying was stamped in smoky slate and die cut using the project life cards and labels framelits. For a final touch I added some crystal effects on the raindrops to make them shimmer! For more ideas using this stamp set check back tomorrow!

Wow - what an offer!

Just had to give you all a quick heads up! From 2nd to 30th June you can get 2 stamp sets FREE when you join Stampin' Up!. SO for £99 you can choose £130 of products from the catalogue PLUS 2 extra stamp sets of any value! With the new catalogue launching tomorrow there will never be a better time to make inroads into your wish list! There are no catches or hidden nasties! You do not have to sell or buy a single item once you have joined - you can simply enjoy your bargains! However, if you want to take this opportunity to supplement your income or crafty habbit then you will be supported and encouraged by myself and an amazing team of stars! Interested? Drop me an email or text and I will call you and have a chat - no pressure, no hassle - just a chance to ask questions! And to wet your appetite...

New cattie countdown!

A quick reminder that the weekly deals have been posted. Click on the link on the left of the page to discover some bargains! This week they are all items from the Spring/Summer Cattie - which ends on 2nd June. Make sure you get your favourites before they are gone - and don't forget the retirement list too! The good news is that means we are just a week away from the new annual cattie. SO I guess I should show you some of the sneak peeks I have been promising you!

I received this swap from Monica Gale - isn't it lovely! It features some of the new in-colours and envelope paper. The colours are Mint Macaron and Watermelon Wonder - two of my favourites. She has also used some of the new 12 x 12 envelope papers that match to create the stripy background. It is fantastic value and definitely one to look out for.

An Open Heart

So here is the next of my swaps for you to enjoy. Today I have chosen to show you a card that is possibly my favourite swap. Again this is a stamp set that I am missing. I was first tempted by it when Stampin Up made a Christmas sample in their impressions magazine (for their demonstrators). However I resisted. Then I received this beautiful swap...

The stamp set is called an open heart. I love the combination of colours that have been used for this card - soft sky, crumb cake and early espresso. Combined with the Hardwood stamp set it create a card that is not only lovely but is also easily adapted for men. Often one of our most challenging customers!

Telford swaps

So I did promise that I would show you some of the swaps that I received at Telford (an event for stampin up demonstrators). I was very lucky and received some beautiful pieces of work - so thank you to everyone who swapped with me. I've put the items together in batches - and yes - there are some sneek peeks that i will put up at soon! So here are the first few...

So these two beautiful swaps have been made using a stamp set called Kinda Eclectic. It's one of those sets that you look at and are not quite sure what to do with it. Well I hope these two gorgeous samples will show you just how fabulous it can be. they are very different in their colours - but they work so well. Sadly I don't think my photo shows the dimensional effect of the card - where the leaves have been fussy cut shaped and mounted on dimensionals to really make them pop. I've been trying very hard to resist this one - but it's getting harder and harder!

Don't miss out

Have you checked out the retired list yet? There's just over a week left before we lose these items for good. Lots have already sold out but there are still some fabulous bargains to be had. And don't forget to check out the weekly deals at the same time - new items are launched every Wednesday. Click on the links to check them out! Of course we are very sorry to see them go - but the good news is that it means a new catalogue will be launching soon! It's packed full of yummy new stamp sets , colours, dies and fabulous kits - making crafting easier than ever! Email me if you would like a copy of the new catalogue and keep your eyes out in the coming days for some sneek peeks of he new items!

So... fancy sharing some fun?