Sparkly Cards and Papercrafts

More Spice Cake........

2012-02-12T20:27:00.001Z

I have a few more projects today using the gorgeous Spice Cake papers.

I have been making an effort to keep my desk tidy, as no matter what I do there is always a pile of "stuff" so maybe some new storage is needed?!

This little chest was painted around the edges before I added different strips of yummy Spice Cake papers. The edges are sponged with Crumb Cake ink to give an "aged" look. I used my crop-o-dile to make the holes for the Pool Party ruffled ribbon handles.

A quick peak inside - shows its the perfect place to keep my embossing powders, glitters, shimmer paints, jumbo buttons ect.. ect......

A have altered a jumbo peg to match, it perfect for keeping my scribbled template together when I'm busy making new projects. Its a great way to use some smaller scraps of paper.

To complete this part of my organisation is my lovely new note book. It was a bargain!! Just £2 from Asda!!! I covered the front and back of the book with different Spice Cake papers, inking the edges to give a "worn" finish. I cut two Top Note shapes one in Pool Party and one in Soft suede I only used an accent strip of this one and then added some strips of pearls. The gorgeous scrolled note is stamped with the Notably Ornate stamp set and cut out, I added some splodges with a stamp from the French Foliage stamp set. A little scrap of Crochet Trim and Pool Party ruffled ribbon was tied around the spirals, I also changed the tabs to Pool Party card, so everything matched perfectly.

I plan to get some more projects photographed this week, so I will share them as soon as I get a minute - its going to be a busy week as its half term and I have several appointments with Philip.

Angela x

Elementary Elegance

2012-02-11T08:30:00.000Z

I really love the new stamp sets available FREE with any purchase over £45 throughout the Sale-a-Bration offer from Stampin' Up!

Today I have two very similar cards made with the Elementary Elegance stamp set and the Curly Label punch fits the centre of the frame perfectly!

I used Pretty in Pink card for my base along with some Pretty in Pink paper, the background is stamped with Regal Rose ink. I also used Regal Rose ink to stamp the gorgeous detailed frame on to Whisper White card, then I stamped the "Happy Birthday" and used the Curly Label punch, layering it up with dimensionals. I added a tiny punched flower with a gem in the centre and added a bow using Whisper White ribbon.

I seem to be adding a decorated inside to most of my cards, this is a really quick and easy one, using the tiny butterfly from the stamp set.

This card uses some of the gorgeous paper that can be found in the Tickets and Tag's Simply Scrappin' kit.

I used Basic Black ink to stamp the design with and gave it an "aged" look with Crumb Cake ink. Some gorgeous Very Vanilla velvet ribbon and a "flat" bow to finish this card.

Another "quick" inside with the butterfly stamped in Basic Black ink. The card base is Poppy Parade.

If you would like to get your hands on this stamp set just email your order of £45 or more to me (you get a free item for EVERY £45 you spend) - delivery is just £1 if you can collect from me or £4.95 delivered directly to you, no matter where you live in the UK.

Angela x

I wanted to share a link to some fabulous blog candy!!
Margaret is celebrating her 1st anniversary as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.
You can find all of the details here - Black Shadow Creations

Creative Elements

2012-02-08T08:30:00.000Z

Here is another card I made with the Creative elements stamp set.

I think this card has a lovely "vintage" feel with the edges of the First Edition paper and the Designer Frame inked lightly with Crumb Cake ink using a dauber.

I used Basic Grey ink to stamp everything as it gives a "softer" look than black ink. I cut out the butterfly and the scroll frame and used brads to hold the sentiment in place. I added a double bow made with some Crumb Cake Seam Binding and a Vintage Brad.

Angela x

Little Princess

2012-02-06T08:30:00.000Z

Here is a card I made for one of Philip's friends this week.

This is the first time I have inked this cute Little Princess stamp set - it was a set I received at Convention last year. I used my Stampin' Up! markers to colour her and I paper pieced the top of the dress. The colours are Pool Party, Pink Pirouette ad Whisper White, I used the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder for the background, some ruffled ribbon and a tag.

Angela x

Mystery Hostess Workshop

2012-02-04T19:59:00.001Z

Today was my "Mystery Hostess" workshop and 18 lovely ladies joined me to make some pretty projects using the Fresh Vintage stamp set and the Everyday Enchantment papers - both of them are exclusive to the Sale-a-Bration promotion.

Grab a cuppa and have a look at the fabulous afternoon crafting we had today.

Here is everything set up, my friend and downline Liz helped me to get everything ready today and we had "just" finished as everyone arrived.

This is the gift I made everyone, I used the Sizzix exclusive Candy Wrapper die to make these little boxes and filled them with some mini cream eggs.

These are my displays made with new products from the Spring Mini Catalogue.

This is my favourite with my gorgeous Spice Cake projects.

This display shows the Sale-a-Bration cards and projects I have made.

I will show more of them on my blog over the next week.

We made two cards and mini purse, suitable for a small gift or as a nice way to give money as a present.

The colours are Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral and Very Vanilla.

The gorgeous ruffled ribbon and spotted brads co-ordinate perfectly.

Here is Liz, Margaret and Isobel busy making their projects.

I baked cupcakes and cookies but didn't manage to get any more pictures as the batteries in my camera gave up! Everyone had a lovely time, and at the end of the afternoon I made the draw for a lucky person to spend the Hostess Rewards in the catalogue.

Congratulations Barbara!!

The date of my next workshop is Saturday 28th April, places are limited and booking quickly, so if you would like to join me please contact me to book your place.

The theme of the next workshop is "Its a Celebration" as there are so many "once in a lifetime" celebrations happening in the UK this year, we have the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. I do think it is certainly a year to celebrate!!!

Angela x

Join my team during Sale-a-bration 2012

2012-02-02T11:35:00.002Z

Join my team of "Sparkly Angel's" during Sale-a-Bration not only will you be able to customise your starter kit with the products you love, you can also choose ANY stamp set FREE from the current catalogues - that's almost £300 worth of Stampin' Up! products for just £119!!!!!

Weather you just want to pay for own hobby, support the household income or build a successful business, Stampin' Up! could be the perfect choice for you!!

Product discount - You will get 30% discount off your first order of £150 or more in your first 45 days and 20% off every order after that you place. This is a great way to support your love of stamping and papercrafting.
Extra Income - It is up to you how much you earn based on your sales and recruiting. Want to make an extra mortgage payment or save for a family holiday? It is really up to you.
Flexible Working - It is your choice to decide how much time you want to put into your business, its a perfect option for me as a stay at home mum I can fit my Stampin' Up! business around the children.
Incentives and Bonuses - You can earn the price of your Starter Kit back in cash!! plus free stamps during your first six months as a demonstrator through Sale-a-Bration sales and recruiting, you also earn free hostess stamps and catalogue products, qualify for cash and product bonuses, you even have the opportunity to earn an all expenses paid trip for you and a guest to Utah - USA in 2013!!
Support from Stampin' Up! - Stampin' Up! treat all their demonstrators like royalty and provide fabulous regional training events along with a monthly magazine and workshop ideas. You will also have the opportunity to attend the Stampin' Up! European Convention in Germany 2012.
In addition to the support provided by Stampin' Up! as your "up-line" I will provide YOU with all the training and support YOU need to build your successful business. I am always at the end of the phone or an email when YOU need me. I will guide and support you to ensure you meet the goals and targets you set yourself.

I will provide you with your own "business tools" kit to help get your business started including a personalised note book and pen, scissor charm and a "Sparkly Angel's" bag charm.

The first 5 people to join my team will also receive an exclusive Stampin' Up! snail leash.

For a friendly no pressure chat contact me to find out more - 07545131519 angela.dawes@tiscali.co.uk

Angela x

Another Vintage Gift Set

2012-02-01T08:30:00.000Z

Here is another vintage gift set made with more of those fabulous Everyday Enchantment papers.

When I saw this design in the pack I knew exactly what i wanted to save them for!!

A fabulous gift bag - you can get the tutorial here. I used some fabulous Vintage brads on the handles, I think I have lost count of how many pots of these I have now used!!

A close up of the tag, the flowers are made from a circle cut and shaped to form a rose - I love making them, they are so easy and can be made from your scraps too. The leaves are from the Bird punch.

This is the matching card I made, the paper is the reverse of the bag. The frame is embossed with the Designer Frames Embossing folder, I distressed and tore the edges, the Extra Large Oval punch fits the centre perfectly. I coloured "create" with various Stampin' Up! markers, the swirls are also from the Creative Elements stamp set. I finished the card with a crumpled bow of Crumb Cake Seam Binding and a Vintage Tag.

Here they are together. I think they will be perfect for a crafty gift!

Everyday Enchantment papers are not available to buy in the catalogue - you can get your hands on them to cut up or admire with an order of £45 or more. Contact me to place an order delivery is just £1.00 if collected from me or £4.95 delivered direct to your door, no matter how far away you are from me!

Angela x

Creative Elements

2012-01-31T08:30:00.001Z

I have really enjoyed making some new samples for the displays at my workshop.

This is a really pretty card using Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Basic Grey and Whisper White. The background is stamped in both shades of pink to add depth , with some ruffled taffeta ribbon across the bottom.

The butterflies are coloured with Stampin' Up! marker pens - starting with the lightest shade in the centre working out to the edge of the wings, with some sparkly gems trailing down the card. I stamped an extra butterfly on the inside of the card - I like decorating the insides of my cards, it adds a finishing touch

Creative Elements is a stamp set that was given free to all demonstrators attending convention at Disneyland Paris - if you would like to join me at convention this year in Germany contact me to find out how you can become an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - there has never been a better time to join as in addition to the already fabulous starter kit (£119 for products valued at £240) you can choose any stamp set in the catalogue completely free!!

Angela x

A Birthday Gift Set

2012-01-29T09:00:00.000Z

Here is another Birthday set I made using the pretty Nursery Nest papers, the pastel colours are lovely.

I made a criss cross card and a matching criss cross box - perfect to pop a small gift in to.

The card pulls out of the top of the "envelope" I used the cute Aviary stamp set which matches the papers.

I made the bunting with scraps of the Nursery Nest papers and stamped and cut out the owls. The lovely scalloped edges are made with the Scallop Boarder trim punch.

Angela x

A Basket of Flowers

2012-01-28T09:08:00.001Z

I knew I couldn't leave my Cupcake punch too long - I'm here today with a pretty basket of flowers made using the Cupcake punch and the Create a Cupcake stamp set. There is so much more you can use this punch for!! I used the new larger Scalloped Circle punch - its perfect for so many more images.

I finally cut in to the pretty Nursery Nest papers - they are lovely and you can use them for all occasions not just for baby cards and projects.

This is the "arty" angle, you can see the flowers have been curled and I added a tiny pearl. The colours are Blushing Bride, Marina Mist and whisper White.

My pretty cupcakes I baked yesterday, it was the first time I had tried to decorate them as flowers, I was pleased with the results and I may make another batch for my workshop next weekend!

Angela x

Vintage Gift Set

2012-01-26T08:30:00.000Z

Here is another Birthday set I designed using the exclusive time limited Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration Everyday Enchantment papers and the Fresh Vintage stamp set.

I loved this gorgeous red paper and decided to base my design and colour scheme of Poppy Parade and Very Vanilla around it.

The card only uses a tiny scrap of the Everyday Enchantment paper to decorate the inside. The front of the card is stamped with the Fresh Vintage stamp set with Poppy Parade ink onto Very Vanilla card, the edges were lightly inked with Crumb Cake ink to give an "aged" look. I layered a scrap of card embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper folder with a scalloped circle and a Birthday sentiment from the hostess exclusive Happiest Birthday Wishes stamp set.

This gift bag is perfect for a small present and it is really quick and easy to make using the Everyday Enchantment papers - they are perfect for gift bags!! I used the exclusive Stampin' Up! Top Note die to make the top of the bag, stamping again onto Very Vanilla card, the flower closure was made with the Boho Blossom punch and a velcro dot is all that is needed to to close the gift bag.

I am busy preparing kits for the ladies joining me for my "Mystery Hostess" event - if you would like to be in with a chance to win some exclusive hostess products of your choice all you need to do is place an order with me before 4th February and you will receive a ticket for every £45 spent, book a workshop and receive 2 tickets or join my team and receive 5 tickets!!

Angela x

Sale-a-Bration 2012 is here!!

2012-01-24T08:00:00.000Z

Yippee today is the start of the fabulous Sale-a-Bration promotion from Stampin' Up! This year we have been really fortunate to have a brand new Spring Mini catalogue filled with new products and Sale-a-Bration starting in January - it certainly helps banish those "January Blues"!!

Everyone benefits during Sale-a-Bration

Today's card is made using the gorgeous Fresh Vintage stamp set and the beautiful Everyday Enchantment designer series paper.

The card base is Peach Parfait, stamped with the flowers and vine stamp from the Fresh Vintage stamp set with a tiny scalloped border of Pool Party, a small piece of Everyday Enchantment DSP with the postage stamp image from the Fresh Vintage stamp set punched out with the matching Postage Stamp punch!

Thinking of a new start for 2012, why not turn your hobby in to a successful business and join my team?

I am part of one of the most successful teams of demonstrators and I would love to welcome you to my team of "Sparkly Angels" contact me now to find out more about becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, there has never been a better time to join!!

Angela x

A Sneak Peak

2012-01-23T08:30:00.000Z

In a few days the best promotion of the Stampin' Up! calendar will begin - Sale-a-Bration. For every £45 you spend you can choose a FREE exclusive product.

Last night a special group of ladies held their first get together of the year, I really enjoy our evenings as there is always lots of laughter and crafty chatter!!

We made a card with gorgeous handmade paper roses and a bag for the card as an ordinary envelope would not suit this style of card, the card fits inside perfectly without damaging the flowers.

Here you can see the paper roses made with the FREE Everyday Enchantment papers.

This is the inside of the card stamped with the co-ordinating FREE Fresh Vintage stamp set.

The colours are Peach Parfait, Calypso coral, Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade and Very Vanillla.

One of the many "perks" I get as a Demonstrator is the option to pre-order new products in advance of the new catalogue or promotion.

If you would like to turn your hobby into a successful business or would just like an instant 20% discount off all of your future craft purchases why not join my team you will earn an extra free stamp set of your choice from any of our current catalogues. To avoid the rush, contact me now and I can talk to you about it in more detail.

Angela x

Simply Adorned

2012-01-22T10:07:00.000Z

In the new Stampin' Up! mini catalogue there is a gorgeous range of alterable jewellery - "Simply Adorned". There are lockets, chains, bracelets and large jewels to personalise your own unique piece of jewellery - it can quickly and easily be changed to match your outfit.

This is the large locket decorated to make a pretty bag charm.

I used the Charming stamp set - perfectly designed to fit the Simply Adorned range, along with a tiny flower punched with one of the Itty Bitty punches. I added a tiny pearl to the centre of the flower - the front of the case has a bevelled window, making space to add small layers, ribbon, pearls or gems.

I had to "have it all" on my bag charm and attached a key charm and a crown charm from the mini catalogue, they are such fabulous quality.

The Simply Adorned jewellery is in a plain presentation box - so I decorated the top of the box to match my bag charm.

This is the matching mini card I made for this set. I made the oval frame with the Designer Frames embossing folder, the Extra Large Oval punch fits the centre perfectly. Lots of spritzing to add colour to my background which is stamped with a script stamp from the Charming stamp set. I tied some lovely Calypso Coral ruffled ribbon and a scrap of crochet trim.

Here is everything together - this time you can see the back of the locket - yes you can decorate both sides!!!

The colours are Whisper White, Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade.

This charm would make a perfect gift with a set of mini art to change the colour and style of the locket - I plan on keeping this one for my Mum for Mothers Day (March 18th). I will be placing an order for another charm this week - if you would like to place an order and make your own customise jewellery contact me to place an order.

Angela x

Birthday Cupcakes

2012-01-20T08:30:00.000Z

I'm back with another Cupcake card and a matching Cupcake gift box.

I have chosen bright "Spring" colours for this set.

The cakes are stamped and punched, a great use of my small scraps of card! I added some Dazzling Diamond glitter and Crystal Effects to highlight the candles and "sprinkles". The Whisper White card is stamped with the "sprinkles" stamp from the Create a Cupcake stamp set with Pear Pizzaz, Daffodil Delight and Peach Parfait ink. The ribbon is Certainly Celery grosgrain.

Here is the Cupcake box I made with the exclusive Stampin' Up! Petal Cone die, its the perfect little box to put a small gift or a few chocolates in. The flowers are made with the Boho Blossom punch and gorgeous glittery brad, with more grosgrain ribbon.

Here is the set together. If you would like to find out how to make this card and cupcake box why not book a workshop - invite your friends and I will come and show you how Stampin' Up! products can be used to create quick and simple projects like this one.

Angela x

Another Cupcake

2012-01-18T20:29:00.004Z

At last I have found time to edit some pictures of my Cupcake cards, so tonight I will share my version of a card I have seen many times in blog land.

What is better than a Cupcake - a shop full of Cupcakes/!

I have used the Word Window punch to create the canopy, it folds flat to fit into the envelope, the base was embossed with the Stripes embossing folder and the Scalloped border punch. the Cupcakes have been stamped and punched and layered with dimensionals.

The colours are Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzaz and Very Vanilla.

I have added some of the beautiful new velour ribbon around the base of the card, the sentiment is also from the Create A Cupcake stamp set.

Angela x

The Venue is Booked!!

2012-01-15T15:22:00.002Z

I still have a few places left if anyone is wishing to book my next event on Saturday 4th February.

Bookings must be made by Friday 20th January the cost of this "one off" event is £10 and will need to be paid as soon as possible to enable me to order the products needed for the afternoon and pay for the hall.

I have been fortunate enough to book the Community Centre in Ingleby Barwick, this will be my preferred venue throughout the year, further details of NEW workshops will be available soon!!

We will be making three different projects using Stampin' UP! products from the new mini catalogue and the limited time available "Sale-a-Bration" benefits will be available for all qualifying orders over £45 - along with a "Mystery Hostess" draw for the hostess benefits if the orders meet the level of sales required.

Angela x

New Cup Cake Punch

2012-01-15T08:30:00.000Z

The mini catalogue is packed with so many gorgeous new products, another of my favourites is the Cup Cake builder punch with of course a matching stamp set - genius!!

This was a quick and simple card to make as the punch will save so much time - no more cutting out! The base is Concorde Crush with a strip of Very Vanilla card embossed with the square lattice folder. I spritzed a piece of First Edition paper with ink, then layered the cupcake onto a scalloped circle. I added some pearls and a tiny heart of the fabulous red glimmer paper - not a speck of glitter falls off as you cut and handle it!!

If you would like to browse the new mini catalogue, there is a link at the top of my blog. I am placing regular orders so let me know if there is anything you would like to get your inky fingers on, delivery is just £1 collected from me of £4.95 delivered directly to you no matter how much you order!!

Angela x

A Rainbow of Cards

2012-01-13T08:30:00.000Z

This is the collection of cards I made for my classes this week, using the Bright colour collection with the Easy Events stamp set - a fabulous stamp set to add to your collection. All of the images were coloured using a blender pen and an ink pad, I used a variety of punches to layer the images and create backgrounds along with the Itty Bitty Bits stamp set. All of these cards are suitable to post using a regular first class stamp.

It maybe Friday 13th but it is my lucky day and always will be!!

Angela x

Happy Birthday Philip!

2012-01-11T18:41:00.001Z

Today Philip is celebrating his 6th Birthday!!

Of course it had to be a special card for Philip – so “pirates” it is, with of course the Stampin’ Up! Owl Punch.

I used a bright colour scheme of Lucky Limeade, Real Red, and Pacific Point along with Crumb Cake for the Owls and a little Baja Breeze and So Saffron. I scrunched and inked the So Saffron, then ripped it to add texture, then Baja Breeze was scrunched and I coated it with Crystal effects.

I really enjoyed making these cute punch art owls, I added some Crystal Effects to give a glossy finish to some of the areas.

A close up of the detail, I used the Party This Way stamp set for the greeting and coloured it with my markers then spritzed it with ink before cutting it out.

I decorated the inside of the card with balloons from the Party this Way stamp set and included that all important “6” the sentiment is from the exclusive hostess stamp set Happiest Birthday Wishes.

Almost time to light the candles on Philip’s choice of cake – a football cake?? Philip is having a joint Birthday party with his friend who celebrates his Birthday tomorrow on Saturday morning.

Angela x

Spice Cake Card Box

2012-01-09T21:36:00.000Z

A little later than I planned here is the box made for the Spice Cake cards shown in previous posts. I'm sure you will be relieved to know this is the last of my Spice Cake projects, I do have something different to share later this week.

All of the eight cards fit this box, I made the back of the box into two sections, one is big enough to hold the portrait style cards and the remainder holds the tags (not shown) made with the exclusive "Two Tags" die. The front of the box has the landscape style cards and space for stamps or pens.

A close up of another medallion I made with a Vintage Brad for the centre and some gorgeous ruffled Pool Party ribbon.

Matching pens with scraps of ribbon and crochet trim to match the cards.

I didn't mange to get the tags photographed for this post today as I have had a trip up to Newcastle for an appointment with Philip and a leaking pipe to sort out!! Fortunately the pipe is now fixed without too much mess - only the ceiling in the utility room needs replacing again!!

Tomorrow I will be finishing the kits for my classes this week but I will be back on Wednesday with a special card.

Angela x

Last of the Spice Cake cards.....

2012-01-08T09:30:00.000Z

Here are the last few cards I made with the new Spice Cake papers - I love them!!!

Another card base of More Mustard - but a lovely effect with leaves cut out and layered up from teh French Foliage stamp set. The sentiment is form another stamp set I received free, Creative Elements, and the background shape is from Everything Elenor.

I added some ink to the edges of this card and decorated the inside too.

The background was stamped with a gorgeous vine from the Creative Elements stamp set and lightly colured with Crumb Cake ink and a blender pen. The fabric flowers are cut with the exclusive to Stampin' Up! Fun Flowers die - no sewing or finishing raw edges, just good old Tombow adhesive to stick it together!!

The flower centre was made with the Boho Blossoms punch, another decorated inside.

Foe this card I used the gorgeous Curly Cute sentiment stamp set , along with some Spice Cake paper and Soft Suede tafetta ribbon, The flower is stamped with Soft Suede ink onto More Mustard and Pear Pizzaz card, then punched with the co-ordinating punches and another Vintage Brad.

Another side view and decorated inside, I do like the Very Vanilla card inside the coloured card bases.

As I had made so many cards, I needed a box to store them in, I will share the pictures of the box tomorrow, along with some matching pens and tags. I thought this would make a lovely gift set, so it will be kept for the right occasion.

Angela x

More Spice Cake

2012-01-07T11:30:00.000Z

I really do love the colours of the Spice Cake papers and fabric and I know I will be stocking up on them while they are available in the mini catalogue.

When I started cutting up those "precious" papers I had so many ideas for them that I made many different cards. So grab a cuppa before you sit down, its a long one!!

This card is Soft Suede, Pool Party and Very Vanilla. I made the medallion with some Spice Cake paper and a Vintage Brad for the centre, I used Tombow glue to fix it to the Very Vanilla and layered it on to another piece of Spice Cake paper. The sentiment is from the Little Princess stamp set, using the same Pool Party for the layers.

This card is inspired by the colours of the Spice Cake papers. I stamped a background piece with several of the stamps from the French Foliage stamp set, then stamped some extra leaves to cut out, layering over the stamped piece as a focal point.

The base card is Pool Party with leaves stamped in Pool Party ink.

A close up of the detail and the lovely bow made with Soft Suede Taffeta ribbon and a Vintage brad.

This card is a perfect way to use scraps of paper, card and ribbon.

The card base is More Mustard, a colour I wouldn't usually use but maybe you might just see it again soon!

The squares are decorated with different punches - love the Owl punch!! The Very Vanilla layer is embossed and a narrow scalloped edge was made with the lovely Ribbon Boarder punch.

I used the Spiced Paisley stamp set for this card, stamping all the layers with the matching inks to create a shadow effect.

I used the Stampin' Up! markers to colour the stamps and then cut them out, using dimensionals to fix them to the stamped panel. The border was made with the Scallop Trim punch and I tied some Pear Pizzaz ribbon around this layer.

That's all for now, I will show you the rest of the cards tomorrow from this set.

Angela x

Spice Cake Fabric

2012-01-06T17:55:00.000Z

I finally have a few minutes to add one of the cards I made for a gift box set using a strip of ripped Spice Cake fabric.

I made a bow with the fabric and wrapped the ends underneath the Soft Suede card I embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper folder. The sentiment is from the Thank You Kindly stamp set that my lovely friend Liz bought for me at Christmas. I made the flowers using a circle punch, they are really easy to make and very effective. I added a pretty pearl for the centre, the leaves are stamped and cut out from the French Foliage stamp set.

Here you can see the detail. The oval frame was embossed with the Designer Frames folder and I tore the edges, the sentiment was layered with the Extra Large Oval Punch, a perfect fit!! I used the gorgeous Pool Party ink to stamp with and add colour to the edges.

Here you can see the inside is decorated too!!

I will show a few more of the cards in this set tomorrow.

Angela x

Spice Cake Inspired Wreath

2012-01-04T20:36:00.000Z

I was so delighted to see the Spice Cake range of papers, fabric and buttons in the new mini catalogue, the colours are so pretty and I was inspired to make this wreath using the colours and the large buttons.

Most leaves were cut with the sizzix leaves die and then I scrunched them and inked around the edges, I stamped some leaved from the French Foliage stamp set and then I cut them out by hand.

The leaves were glued to the wreath with Tombow adhesive and dimensionals between the layers. I tied some Early Espresso ribbon through the buttons before gluing them to the wreath.

Some of the leaves were embossed to add some texture, then I gave the finished wreath a generous spray of Champagne Shimmer paint mixed with alcohol to give it some sparkle.

The colours are Pool Party, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzaz, River Rock, with some First Edition designer paper.

I will be up-dating my blog with more Spice Cake projects during the next few days - I was fortunate to receive this bundle of Spice Cake products FREE!! If you would like to find out how you can have fun and turn your hobby into a business, why not contact me to find out more about how you can join my team of "Sparkly Angels" and get a discount on all of your Stampin' Up! purchases and exclusive pre-orders from all up-coming catalogues.

Angela x

New Spring Mini Catalogue

2012-01-04T16:20:00.004Z

Happy New Year!!!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I took a break over the holidays as life has been really hectic but now school is open again, the house is clean and my desk is piled up with so many new Stampin' Up! products!!!

Today is the launch of the NEW Stampin' Up! Spring Mini Catalogue!!

There are so many fabulous new stamps and accessories to choose from along with the beautiful Simply Adorned jewellery and charms.

Products from the New Mini Catalogue are available from 4th January until 30th April.

If you would like your own copy of the mini catalogue for just £1 including postage I will post them out.

I will be back later with some of the new projects I have been creating.

Angela x

Polar Party Easel Cards

2011-12-23T12:45:00.000Z

I bought these mini easel frames a couple of months ago, knowing that I could make something different with them - only I had put them in a "safe" place and had to hunt around for a few days to find them!!

As time was running out, I have only made this style of card for Lucy and Philip.

I have used the pretty hostess Cheerful Treat papers for Lucy's card, I love these papers!! The colours are Whisper White, Melon Mambo and Elegant Eggplant.

A close up of the detail, I covered the stocking and candy cane with Crystal Effects to give them a glossy button like finish. The cute penguins were coloured with Stampin' Write makers, I punched them out with the Four Frames punch and some Dazzling Diamonds added for "sparkly" snow.

For Philip's card I stamped the polar bear, again coloured with the Stampin' Write markers, the colours are Whisper White, Real Red and Pool Party.

I made some bunting for the top of this card and added a piece of Pool Party ruffled ribbon at the bottom. I'm sure you can't miss the super sparkly red paper - but you will have to wait until 4th January to find out more!!

Angela x

Christmas Treats

2011-12-21T10:00:00.000Z

I have been busy completing orders for Christmas Treats during the past few weeks. I used the exclusive Stampin' Up! Mini Milk Carton die, changing the colours and decorations to suit the themes and colours for each order, filled with chocolates, sweets or after dinner mints.

This is a set made with in Pear Pizazz and Very Vanilla, the box was die cut and then embossed with the polka dots folder, I wrapped some First Edition DSP around and tied a gorgeous Very Vanilla satin bow, adding a Gold "snowflake" punched from the new 3-step punch with a "merry" from the Tiny Tags stamp set and of course punched with the matching punch. These boxes were given a spritz of twinkling shimmer mist made with the Champagne shimmer paint mixed with alcohol in a fine spray bottle, the mini clip is also a Stampin' Up! product.

The next box is from a set of 6 made with Basic Grey card, spritzed generously with Champagne shimmer mist and stamped with the Serene Snowflakes stamp set in Craft White ink. The bows are tied with the gorgeous Whisper White satin/taffeta ribbon, and the "snowflakes" punched with the 3-step punch using Shimmery White card, the top ones were covered with Dazzling Diamonds and for a little sparkle a rhinestone was added to the centre of them.

Here is one of the fun "Santa" boxes, made with Real Red card and the Tags Till Christmas stamp set.

Unfortunately I didn't manage to get all of my boxes photographed before they were collected, I mostly used the Stampin' Up! exclusive Mini Milk Carton die, I think this has to be one of my "best buy's" so far from this Stampin' Up! catalogue. These little boxes are so easy to decorate in so many different ways, and of course can be filled with all kinds of sweets and chocolates.

Angela x

Christmas Bunting

2011-12-20T21:27:00.000Z

Today the light was slightly better as I managed to dash home mid afternoon, so I grabbed my camera and quickly took these pictures, before going back out to brave Asda!!

Hung between the Christmas stockings is my reindeer bunting, made with of course the exclusive Stampin' Up! Bunting die.

A closer up of the details (although slightly fuzzy?!).

I cut the bunting in Chocolate Chip card and embossed them with the Square Lattice folder, the eyes and nose are made using various circle punches, the "fluff" is from the Boho Blossom punch, antlers are cut with Swirls Scribbles die, threaded on to elastic cord with some Real Red grosgrain ribbon tied between them.

If you look closely you may notice a NEW product, I will have all the details very soon!! Getting my hands on new products early is just one of the many things I love about Stampin' Up! - if you would like to find out how you can get your hands on these new products first contact me to find out more!

Angela x

Teacher Gifts

2011-12-19T16:00:00.000Z

As school finished last Friday for the holidays, many small gifts were made and sent for the teachers and teaching assistants.

I found some chocolate "Wishes" and thought they would make perfect Christmas treats.

This gift wrapping idea is inspired from the lovely Convention gift I received from my SU "mum Jules.

I cut two Cherry Cobbler scalloped circles with a big shot die, then embossed them with the Vintage Wallpaper folder, they were scored at the bottom and fixed together with Tombow adhesive. I used the crop-o-dile to punch a hole at the top, threading a length of scalloped dots Chocolate Chip ribbon tied with some beautiful Victoria crochet trim. I stamped the baubles and used the matching punch to make the hanging tags adding a pretty rhinestone for a little bling.

The chocolates slipped into the wrapping, here are some of them all ready to go into school.

Angela x

Hello Again!

2011-12-18T20:15:00.000Z

I just cannot believe how quickly this past month has gone!! I have been busy with so many appointments and school activities that my blog has been neglected but hopefully I can get back into regular posting again. I will share some of the many projects I have made during this week as many of them are of course Christmas projects.

Last week I held my final classes of 2011, I decided not to make Christmas projects and instead we did a "One Sheet Wonder" class using the Circle Circus stamp set inspired by my lovely SU "mum" Jules.

We used the new "In Colours" Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, and Calypso Coral with the very versatile Circle Circus stamp set. Once we had stamped our A4 sheet of card it was then cut to make pretty background paper for the cards.

As everyone is busy shopping for Christmas gifts, I thought the cards from this class could make a pretty gift, so we added a decorative band around a clear acetate box to hold the cards and envelopes along with the matching gift bag to present them in.

My next classes are on 11th & 13th January 2012, if you would like to join our friendly group contact me now to book your place as spaces are very limited.

Angela x

Time for a Make Over

2011-11-23T21:23:00.001Z

Please bear with me while I give my blog a make over, hopefully it won't take too long?!

Angela x

Back from Paris

2011-11-23T15:13:00.001Z

Well I can tell you I had a fantastic time at Stampin' Up!s Euopean Convention at Disneyland Paris!!!

There are so many new and exciting products coming soon!

A weekend with friends near and far, sharing our passion of all things Stampin ' Up! with several free stamp sets, crafting and a lot of fun and laughter, just perfect!

I had a huge suprise when I went to register and collect my fabulous business bag - I was given a leadership award - something I never really expected to do was walk across the stage at convention and yes I did that this year!!

The theme this year was "Grow" and the inspirational displays were filled with so many beautiful flowers all made using Stampin' Up! products.

Would like to join me at next year's convention?

2nd and 3rd November 2012

Mainz Germany.

Contact me to find out more.

Angela x

Last Convention Gift

2011-11-20T23:00:00.003Z

This is my gift I made to take for my Stampin' Up! "Mum" Jules, something completely different as there is no stamping!!!

I made a Christmas decoration using some lovely Old Olive buttons and Cherry Cobbler seam binding, with the gorgeous Victoria crochet trim ruffled around the edge. I added a gem to the flower button at the top of the tree for a little sparkle. I got out my embroidery threads to finish the tree and added a few french knots to fill in the spaces - I really enjoyed making this as I haven't done any embroidery for such along time!!

I will share my Convention news as soon as I have a spare half hour, I need some time to catch up at home and find my desk again, oh and a lot of sleep too!!

Angela x

More Convention Gifts

2011-11-20T08:00:00.000Z

Today I am sharing the "pillow" gifts I made for Julie my downline and travelling companion.

I altered a Stampin' Up! journal book with a matching pen holder and a jumbo peg.

I used those gorgeous First Edition papers with the edges inked with Crumb Cake ink, the spiral wire of the book is decorated with lots of ruffled ribbons and some crochet trim - the colours are from the NEW In Colours - Pool Party, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder. I used the beautiful Everything Elenor stamp set, there are so many gorgeous stamp in this one, a must have for your collection!! Most of the flowers have been cut out and layered to add some depth with a few pretty pearls.

At convention we all recieve the same bag, so it is important to make your bag easy to find by adding a tag with your name, I made a tag for Julie and a similar one for myself.

I cut the tags from some strong chipbaord using the NEW Two Tags die. I used the same paper, stamps and ribbons to make the tags When I went to Disneyland Paris in July I bought some cute Mickey & Minnie charms with the Eiffel Tower to add to the "bag Tags".

I have another special gift I made for my Stampin' Up! "Mum" Jules to share soon!!

Angela x

Convention Team Gifts

2011-11-19T20:00:00.003Z

Along with general swaps we also make team gifts to share with demonstrators who are part of "Julie's Jem's", this year there are 18 demonstrators attending convention at Disneyland Paris from our team.

I made another Christmas themed swap using the brilliant Pillow Box die.

The boxes are cut from Cherry Cobbler card with a piece of First Edition paper (I do love this paper!!) stamped with the snowflake trio from the Serene Snowflakes stamp set in Chocolate Chip ink . I wrapped some Crumb Cake seam binding around the box securing a cinnamon stick and some gorgeous lace trim in the knot. I punched a Very Vanilla "snowflake" with the NEW tripple punch and another in the NEW Gold card - it is so pretty and has a soft brushed effect, a "merry" from the Tiny Tags stamp set all tied to the seam binding with some linen thread.

I will be back tomorrow with more convention gifts.

Angela x

Convention Swap 2

2011-11-18T19:00:00.004Z

One of the nicest things about spending time with fellow demonstrators at convention is the sharing of ideas and inspiration and whenever we get to gether we exchange our ideas by swapping cards and small gifts.

I made a small treat for this "swap" using mini candy canes as my inspiration.

I used Poppy Parade card for the base and the scalloped border punch along the folded edge with a strip of co-ordinating paper from the In Colour paper stack in Poppy Parade. I used Pool Party, Poppy Parade and Chocolate Chip marker pens to colour the sentiment from the fabulous Tags Til Christmas stamp set, this was then punched out with the Scalloped Square punch and fixed to the topper with a dimensional. A mini candy cane was tied with a some Pool Party ruffled ribbon and placed in to a clear bag and the folded top was taped into place.

I will share my Team Swap soon!!

Angela x

Convention Swap 1

2011-11-18T09:00:00.001Z

This is one of my general swap's for convention, I decided to make a card front using the NEW cute Polar Party stamp set.

I really love these colours together - Pool Party, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White.

I stamped the little penguin and coloured it with the marker pens in Peach Parfait, Pool Party and Pretty in Pink, I added a little Dazzling Diamonds for the snow too.

I punched out the image using the extra large oval, layering it with the decorative label punch. I used Shimmery White card and embossed it with the polka dots embossing folder, the gorgeous snowflake is punched in Shimmery White card using the Doily Triple Layer punch, with a gem for a bit of sparkle.

I decided to make the layers look like a wrapped parcel with some of the gorgeous scallop dots ribbon in Pretty in Pink. The sentiment is from the NEW Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, punched with the Word Window punch and layered with the Modern Label punch.

Back soon with more convention makes!!

Angela x

"Leafy" Simply Stampin' Challenge

2011-11-16T20:00:00.001Z

At last I have managed to join in the Simply Stampin' challenge this week!!

The theme of the challenge is "Leafy" so I thought I would share the Thank You cards I have made for all of my customers this month.

The card base is More Mustard and I used the fabulous French Foliage stamp set, with Pumpkin Pie, Cajun craze, Always Artichoke and Crumb Cake. Perfect for an Autumn themed card.

I will share my convention swaps and gifts over the next few days.

Angela x

Happy Birthday Lucy

2011-11-15T18:55:00.000Z

Today is Lucy's 10th Birthday, I can't believe how quickly this has come round!!

I made a Birthday banner to hang over the fireplace using the new Sizzix Pennants die, Timeless Type Alphabet sizzlit dies and the Tags for All sizzlit die. I threaded the pennants on to silver cord and tied small pieces of gorgeous Elegant Eggplant scalloped ribbon - just gorgeous in every colour!

I have used the gorgeous new Cheerful Treat hostess papers throughout my designs, I have to admit I wasn't too keen on this paper when I first saw it - but now I LOVE IT!!!!!

The colours are beautiful and perfect so many occasions.

Here is a close up of the cute owl, made with the Owl punch, I dressed her up with some flowers punched with the Itty Bitty punch and of course Dazzling Diamonds glitter and some gems!! I added some leaves from the Bird punch and layered it with the scallop circle punch.

A closer view of the diamension of this card and a little of the inside of the card.

The Pennant punch was used for the bunting on the card, I used the Just Perfect alphabet stamps, the flowers are again from the Itty Bitty Bits punch set with of course more sparkly gems for some bling!

I made the treat holders with the NEW Petal Cone die - so many new products, so little time!!

I made a gift bag from a single sheet of 12 x 12 paper, the papers really are quite thick, I used them with the Pillow Box die to make a pretty gift box.

I know it has been some time since I up-dated my blog, but I just seem to have been so busy lately. I have been creating a lot of different projects and future classes as I will be off to Paris to the European Stampin' Up! Convention at Disneyland Paris!!!

I am really looking forward to spending a few well earned days away with so many other ladies all "obsessed" with Stampin' Up! I will scheduale a few posts once I know it is safe to share my swaps and gifts!!

Angela x

Christmas Extravaganza

2011-11-02T20:26:00.002Z

I have had a couple of busy days but finally I can share the pictures from my first "all day" workshop with 18 lovely ladies spending last Saturday making Christmas projects.

Beautiful gift card holders with a little treat - this tutorial is available to purchase from Inkin' Idaho.

My favourite Holly Berry Bouquet 12 x 12 papers are a perfect match for the gorgeous new Victoria crochet trim, and these papers can also be used for other occasions as some of them do not have any Christmas prints on them!!

I showed the ladies how they could transform a plain envelope into a pretty gift bag for those difficult to wap gifts!! A few simple folds and some designer paper was all it took - I added a Vintage Brad to the brown bag & a velco dot to keep it closed. the other bag uses a cute mini clip with a gift tag tied and a "scrap" of lace - (too gorgeous to waste!)

Another gift wrapping idea - a "diper" folded pouch - so quick and simple with no cutting, glue or tape and just one sheet of 12 12 designer paper too.

Stampin' Up! papers are fabulous quality and work perfectly with the exclusive Big Shot dies they are heavy enough to keep their shape once foled. I added a rosette with another gorgeous Vintage brad, not sure if I can give these brads away yet????

The "two tags" die is another Stampin' Up! exclusive, I used various punches to decorate the tags, the stamps are from the Tag's Till Christmas stamp set.

As the papers are suitable for other occasions I chose this print to make a mini desk top calendar.

After lunch most of the ladies started making their gorgeous curly paper wreath - they do look beautiful when finished and I have several orders to make them as gifts too.

I showed the ladies some card designs, mostly using small scraps of the Holy Berry Bouquet papers.

This is my favourite card, the square lattice embossing folder gives the papers a fabric like texture and feel.

I would like to "Thank" the ladies who attended this class and had a fabulous start to their Christmas craft projects!! The date of the next class will be Saturday 28th January 2012 1- 4 pm the venue will be confirmed soon.

Angela x

Boo to You!!!

2011-10-31T11:29:00.001Z

I thought I should share some Halloween projects today before I miss it altogether!!

I didn't get as many things finished as I would have liked to but I am quite pleased with my Haunted House.

This was made using various punches and the little ghost peeping out is made with the fabulous Owl punch! Although it doesn't show up too well the roof has been spayed with the shimmer paint to give it a sparkly finish. The little bats are from the Every Little Bit stamp set.

This is a "goody" bag made using some of the Frightful Sight papers - they are really good value as I still have some left which I know you will be seeing in the future as they are just perfect for mens cards!

I was so excited to see the exclusive Sizzix Petal Cone die had made it into the new catalogue this year!! I have so many plans to use it in my projects, I just need more hours in the day!! I made this one using the Frigtful Sight papers and punched out a spider from a different sheet of paper to decorate the top, the seniment is from the Tiny Tiny Wishes stamp set.

Here is Lucy all dressed up to go to her friends Halloween party last Friday night - the girls all had a lovely time dancing and playing party games. At school Lucy's year have been making plans for a Halloween party as they have been learing how to manage a budget - they are going out to Tesco for some shopping this morning and having an afternoon of fun and dressing up to reward them for all of their hard work on this topic.

Philip is also having a fun day in school today. His key stage are dressed up as witches and wizzards as they have been reading the wonderful Winnie the Witch story books and making pumpkin soup - he is so fussy I know he will not try it!!

I will share my pictures from the weekend tomorrow as when I went to write up my post I was missing a few pictures of the completed projects - I plan to take the pictures later today as I am currently re-claiming the house and having a good cleaning spree now I have the place to my self again!!

Angela x

2011-10-31T09:00:00.003Z

Join Stampin Up during October and you will get some fantastic FREE products in addition to the exceptional value of the Starter Kit.

For just £119 the starter kit contains products valued at £240 but during October you can have a FREE "In Colour Bundle" added to your Starter Kit from Stampin' Up!

This contains 5 In Colour Ink pads and a selection of card stock (rrp £27.95)

I am currently looking to increase my team, so if you are thinking of starting your own business or would like a discount on all of your craft purchases - then why not contact me to find out more about joining my team of "Sparkly Angels".

I will provide your with a Business Kit to help get your business started and unlimited support.

Angela x

All Ready to Go!!!!

2011-10-28T22:42:00.000+01:00

I thought I would just share a sneak peak from my first "all day" class tomorrow!! It has been another extremely busy week, with a few days away for half term and last minute preparations for tomorrow.

I wouldn't like to give too much away!!!

The new antique brads and lace trims are gorgeous!!!!

It is a Christmas themed workshop so hopefully the ladies attending tomorrow's workshop will make a good start on their Christmas preparations!!

I'm off to get the rest of my things ready for tomorrow and an early night!! Hope I remember the milk for tea & coffee tomorrow - it's praying on my mind as its out of sight in the fridge! The only other thing I could do with is a truck as I have so much to take along?????

I will share some pictures from the workshop and the projects we made over the next couple of days.

Angela x

Christmas and Halloween Classes

2011-10-22T19:36:00.000+01:00

I am sooo late posting my classes I held last week!! Life just seems to be really busy. I gave my lovely ladies a choice of Christmas or Halloween kits - most did choose Christmas kits but once they had seen some fun Halloween projects many were wishing they had chosen Halloween.

I made up sets of projects for each kit, a selection of mini treat holders and cards, there was still plenty of kit left so the ladies could make more treats at home.

The Christmas kit colours are Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzaz and Chocolate Chip.

The stamps are Delightful Decorations with of course the fabulous Bauble punch.

The Halloween kit colours are Concorde Crush, Peach Parfait and Basic Black.

For the very first time Stampin' Up! have some Halloween stamps and designer papers in the new idea book and catalogue. This stamp set is called Jack of all trades.

Hopefully I will have some time to make up a few more of these little boxes ready for the "trick or treaters" next week.

Angela x

Wish Big

2011-10-09T15:05:00.001+01:00

Today I have another card made with the brilliant Pennant Parade stamp set and matching Pennant Punch!! I just love this set and if I could only find "a few more days in a week" I'm sure you would be seeing a few more projects made using it very soon!!

I have used the beautiful new "In Colour" Wisteria Wonder for my card with some of the very pretty Flirtatious designer paper, with Concorde Crush and Elegant Eggplant. The little sentiment is part of the stamp set layered with several circles, a matching button and a few sparkly gems for that bit of "Bling"!!

My order of NEW Stampin' Up! stash is finally due to arrive tomorrow!!! I need to be super organised this week as I must get the projects made and written up for my All Day Christmas Extravaganza workshop on Saturday 29th October - there are still a few places available if you would like to come along.

The venue has now changed to Eaglescliffe Village Hall

590a Yarm Road
Eaglescliffe
TS16 0DF

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 28

2011-10-08T08:00:00.003+01:00

Welcome to our new challenge at Simply Stampin'. This week we have a sketch for your inspirration - I liked using this sketch and found my design came together really quickly.
I used one of the lovely new exclusive hostess stamp sets Posy Punch for my card this week.

I kept the colours really simple using a neutral colour scheme, with a few simple pearls. The lacy edge was made using one of the gorgeous new boarder punches.

Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Soft Seude, Chocolate Chip.

Angela x

Pennant Parade Christmas

2011-10-05T08:30:00.002+01:00

Today I want to share some cards using my "NEW" favourite Pennant Parade stamp set with of course a co-ordinating punch!! Stampin' Up! think of everything and with a matching Big Shot die creating beautiful cards and decorations could not be simpler.

There are so many ways to use this set and it has already proven to be a big success with many of my customers.

I have used the same colours throughout my designs they are really quick and simple to duplicate - perfect for a batch of quick and stylish Christmas cards.

Crumb Cake

Cherry Cobbler

Lucky Limeade

Chocolate Chip

Whisper White.

pennant parade, pennant punch, vintage wallpaper & square lattice embossing folder, large oval punches, four frames punch, scallop dots ribbon crumb cake seam binding.

I will be placing another order this week, please contact me if there is anything you would like to order.

Angela x

Its New Catalogue time!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-10-01T08:30:00.005+01:00

Woo Hoo, today I can finally share with you the fabulous new 2011-2012 Idea book & Catalogue from

Stampin' Up!

This catalogue is packed with so many fabulous new products - there is an expanded range of exclusive Sizzix products, fabulous new punches, a new range of designer papers, five new "In Colours", beautiful new ribbons and gorgeous designer fabric,

I will be placing orders over the next few days, please email me to place your order.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 27

2011-10-01T08:00:00.032+01:00

Welcome to our new challenge at Simply Stampin' this week we have a theme for your inspiration.

Swirls and Pearls

I have used the gorgeous NEW Calypso Coral from ther new In Colour collection. I cut my swirls using the Sweet Swirls sizzlit die , adding some Cryatal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds for a little sparkle, the senitmant is from the nw Hostess collection Big Bold Birthdays, coloured with Calypso Coral and Cajun Craze makers. I added some pearls to my design and layered it on to a base of Cajun Craze card.

I do appologise fornot leaving comments agian this week for the entries for the colour challenge - I have tried but Blogger will not let me log in to leave them, even when I un-click the "stay signed in" box??

I will be placing an order from the new catalogue tonight - there are so many gorgeous nwe products I can't wait to get my hands on!! If there is anything you would like to order please email me!!

Angela x

Sneak Peak Day 6

2011-09-30T08:00:00.016+01:00

Today is the last of my sneak peaks from the new 2011-2012 catalogue, as tomorrow the catalogue will be available to view on-line!! I do hope you have enjoyed my sneak peaks, if you would like to place an order for any new products email me as I will be placing an order tomorrow!!!!

Today I have used one of the new hostess only stamp sets - if you woud like to find out more about these exclusive stamp sets email me for details. I'm sure you will be delighted with the changes to the generous hostess benefits, I still have a few dates available during October, November & December if you would like to book a home workshop with me.

Angela x

Sneak Peak Day 5

2011-09-29T08:30:00.003+01:00

Thank you for the comments and emails regaurding the new products - you can order any of the products shown on my blog from Saturday 1st October - please email me your order, or if you would like your own copy of the new catalogue I have a Pay Pal button on the top left hand side of my blog.

Today I have a fabulous Christmas stamp from the Al A Carte range of single stamps - these stamps are terrific value and perfect for re-creating duplicate cards.

I'm sure you will love the yummy polka dot ribbon, available in so many different colours!!

Angela x

Sneak Peak Day 4

2011-09-28T08:30:00.001+01:00

Today I am sharing my favourite colours of the new In Colours.

Pool Party and Island Indigo - I love this combination with crisp Whisper White.

The new 2011-2012 catalogue has five new "In Colours" to compliment and refresh the existing colour collections.

Angela x

Sneak Peak Day 3

2011-09-27T08:30:00.002+01:00

Welcome back to day 3 of my sneak peaks, today I have a pretty gift set.

I know one of the best things aobut stampin' Up! is their colour co-ordination throught the whole range of products, this beautiful 12 x 12 "Flirtatious" designer paper is so pretty, and has a matching stamp set and NEW to the Uk 2011-2012 catalogue gorgeous fabric!!!!!!!

Angela x

Sneak Peak Day 2

2011-09-26T08:30:00.002+01:00

Today I am sharing some fun cards I have made for Halloween!!

YES!!!!! This year Stampin' Up! have included some fabulous 12 x 12 designer papers and stamps for Halloween in the new 2012 - 2012 idea book & catalogue.

Angela x

Sneak Peak Day 1

2011-09-25T08:30:00.003+01:00

I wanted to share these pretty cards I have designed to welcome a new baby!!

I'm sure you will notice the gorgeous new colours - there are five new "In Colours".

I have used a stamp set that is so versatile and it can be used for so many occasions

Pennent Parade - is going to be very popular as Bunting is so fashionable right now!

Of course Stampin' Up! have a co-ordinating punch, perfect for when you need a card in a hurry!!

I will be back tomorrow with another sneak peak from the new 2011-2012 catalogue.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 26

2011-09-24T08:00:00.004+01:00

This week at Simply Stampin' challenge we have a colour theme for your inspiration.

I coloured the On a Pedestal stamp using the marker pens, using Crystal Effects for a glazed finish to the icing, with some tiny pearls. I have used the Sizzix Lots of Tags die for my stamped cake, layering it with diamensionals. The sentiment is from the gorgeous Curly Cute stamp set, the papers are from the Neutrals 12 x 12 paper stack.

The |On a Pedestal stamp set is only available until 30th September, so if you would like to add this to your collection email me to place your order before its too late!!

We would love to see your designs this week, if you don't have the exact colour you can change it for something similar in your stash.

I have been busy working on some projects with my new Stampin' Up! stash - one of the perks of being a demonstrator is that you get to see the catalogue a month early and pre-order some of the new products!! I will be posting sneak peaks every day next next week, as the count down starts to the new catalogue!!

Angela x

Greenhouse Gala Class

2011-09-21T20:17:00.000+01:00

Last week I held the first one of my new classes based around the beautiful Greenhouse Gala papers. I designed cards, scrapbook layouts and a matching bag in a box for inspiration.

We did have some stamping using the Ornate Flowers stamp set and the co-ordinating Ornate Blossom background stamp.

The sentiments are from the perfect Punches stamp set - along with the co-ordinating punches and a little bit of bling!

This bright card was so quick and easy to re-create with the Big Shot, simply putting a piece of the paper in the Square Lattice embossing folder and layering it with the Eyelet Border punch.

A gret card to use up some of the "off-cuts" and scraps of paper.

The flowers were cut out and stuck on to Whisper white card, then it was embossed using the Square Lattice embossing folder. The ribbon was ruffled along double sided tape.

It was lovely to see so many different cards and bags made from the same kit - I know my ladies enjoyed working with their kits and of course having a few extra goodies to take home with them!!

I have my October classes planned, we will be making a variety of cards, small treat bags and boxes suitable for either Christmas or Halloween the choice is yours!! If you would like to purchase a kit to make the projects at home I will be including instructions for the boxes and treat bags - £15.00 delivered to you. I will update my blog with the kits as soon as I can order some of the kit contents from the new catalogue - so many lovely new products coming soon!!!

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 25

2011-09-17T08:12:00.000+01:00

Thank you to everyone who entered our "Flutterrby Butterfly" challenge last week there were some beautiful creations - butterflies are a popular choice!

This week at Simply Stampin' challenge we have a fabulous sketch for your inspiration.

I have had another "play" with my brayer and ink this week to create the background for my card, then I sprayed it with Champagne Shimmer paint. I used a Basic Grey ink pad to stamp the gorgeous image from Just Believe stamp set,

I layered it with some Perfect Plum paper from the 12 x 12 subtles paper stack, punching the Eyelet border on the Perfect Plum mat I used Concorde Crush for the base card. I cut strips of paper and card to lay across the card and a button instead of a sentiment.

I have been really busy designing and planning future classes and projecs using some of the fabulous new products Stampin' Up! make available to demonstrators before the release of the new catalogue. There is still time to order from the current 2010-2011 catalogue!!

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 24

2011-09-10T08:00:00.014+01:00

Saturday already??? So that means it is time for another challenge at Simply Stampin' and this week we have a theme for your inspiration;

Flutterby Butterfly

I bought a set of hearts a couple of months ago intending to decorate them for my sister's birthday but I never got around to doing them..

I used some of the beautiful Rich Razzleberry striped grosgrain ribbon to make a luxurious bow and hanging loop.

This gorgeous butterfly is from the Strength and Hope stamp set and stamped in Rich Razzleberry ink, I cut out three to make each butterfly gluing them together to make a 3D butterfly.

I added some rhinestones to the body of the butterfly and generously sprayed the hearts with Champagne Shimmer Paint.

If you would like to buy this stamp set it is only be available until 30th September Stampin' Up! are donating £1 for every set sold to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Angela x

A Quick Update

2011-09-06T17:03:00.000+01:00

I would like to thank every one who attended my Strength & Hope workshop on Saturday, we raised £76.00 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

I wanted to let you know that a few products on the last chance list are no longer available;

Jumbo eyelets (both)

In Colours re-inkers

Riding Hood Red card 12"x12"

Sense of Time

Star Punch

Afterthoughts (w) Hostess set

Cute by the Inch (w) Hostess set

If there are any products you would like to order please let me know before they are gone forever.

Here are another couple of cards I have made with the Cheers to You stamp set now reduced to £10.21 - but you will have to be quick as stock is selling fast!!

I have added a lot of Crystal Effects to my cards to give a glossy finish to the glasses.

Today was the first day of term and it is lovely to have a bit of peace and quiet in the house agian!! Hopefully Mr UPS is running late and will still delivery my pre-order of new catalogue goodies?? I'm finding it very difficult to be patient as I would love to get them SOON!!!!!

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 23

2011-09-03T09:08:00.000+01:00

Its time for a new challenge at Simply Stampin' we have a lovely colour challenge for your inspiration this week.

I have kept my card quite simple and finally inked the Confetti stamp set!! Stamping a band of hearts in Perfect Plum and Bashful Blue then I stamped the mug from the Every Little Bit stamp set and coloured it with markers, covering it with Crystal Effects for a glossy finish.

I punched the mug out and glued it to a jumbo button from the Springtime Vintage collection. I think I will be making a few more of these button cards as they are

I added a little decoration to the inside of my card as I used Melon Mambo for my card base and I used Confetti White card - it is so pretty with lots of little flecks in the card.

Angela x

On A Pedestal

2011-09-02T11:54:00.001+01:00

Today I thought I would share a card made with the On A Pedestal stamp set - if this is a set you have been thinking of adding to your collection, then now is the time to do it! On A Pedestal is now reduced by 25% to £12.71 but you do need to be quick as it will be gone forever after 30th September!

For my card I used my Colour Coach for inspiration - the colours are Very Vanilla, Baja breeze, Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler. I used my marker pens to colour the stamps to match, the cherries in the background have been covered with Crystal Effects to give them a glossy finish!

I have a busy day planned so I can finish getting everything ready for my Strength & Hope workshop on Saturday afternoon.

Angela x

Last Chance List is Here

2011-08-31T23:32:00.001+01:00

Here is the link to the last chance list

Some items have been discounted up to 40% off, so you will have to be quick - I am placing an order today (1st September) email me to place your order.

Angela x

Party Girls

2011-08-31T21:48:00.001+01:00

Well its all getting very exciting tonight as I get to see the new 2011-2012 catalogue for the first time!! and PRE-ORDER lots of lovely new things from the new catalogue.

If you would like a copy of the new 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! catalogue sending to you they are £4.95 delivered direct to your door (RRP £5.95). Please use the Paypal button on the left at the top of my blog. Catalogues should be posted to you mid-September.

There is also a LAST CHANCE LIST I will be sending a copy of that to all my customers, please check your emails, I am placing regular orders over the next couple of weeks.

I had to make a couple of cards this week for my sister to give to twin girls celebrating their birthday this next week.

I used Cheers to You stamp set, coloured with marker pens and lots of Crystal Effects, keeping to simple colour schemes Rose Red, Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink.

One of the girls "loves" green so Certainly Celary and Pear Pizzaz were the perfect choice.

I'm off to make a start on sewing name tapes in to the new school uniform - not too long until the new term starts - at least it should take my mind off the new catallogue for a while!!

Angela x

Rich Razzleberry Ribbon

2011-08-25T09:05:00.001+01:00

I thought I would share another card I made using the gorgeous Rich Razzleberry ribbon you can get free this month.

I used Rich Razzleberry card for my base and coloured the images from On a Pedestal stamp set with the Stampin' Write marker pens. I layerd the image on to a piece of Early Espresso card and added some bling to the scalloped edge, the cherry was coated with Crystal Effects.

I made a "false bow" - just folding the ribbon in to shape and wrapping Linen Thread around the middle the ends were threaded through a Rich Razzleberry flower button and tied to secure the bow. This makes the card front slightly less bulky for the envelope and posting.

There is still time for you to get your free ribbon, clips and an exclusive cosmetic bag contact me to place your order of £75 or more before 31st August.

Angela x

August Promotion

2011-08-24T09:00:00.000+01:00

Stampin' Up! have announced a new promotion running throughout August that gives you a gift of ribbon, clips and an exclusive comestic bag.

Simply place a £75 order, or host a £250 workshop, you will receive this FREE gift from Stampin’ Up!

A beautiful, exclusively-designed cosmetic bag - that could also be used for craft tools.

Rich Razzleberry 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.

A 24-piece Mini Clip Assortment.

Contact me to place an order or book a party I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Angela x

Sweet and Sour Embossing Class

2011-08-22T23:54:00.000+01:00

On Friday evening I had a class with one of my regular gruops of ladies who wanted to try using the embossing folders with ink. My inspiration for the class came frome the gorgeous colours of the Sweet and Sour designer papers from Stampin' Up!

The projects are fairly simple to make and this week we had no stamping on any of the projects!!!

This card uses the is really quick to make, with the emboslit flower glued in the bottom corner to add diamension to the card base, the ribbon is Rich Razzleberry taffetta.

For this card we inked the raised surface of the Manhattan Flowers embossing folder before embossing a piece of designer paper, this adds depth to the de-embossed finish. The flowers were cut out and a gorgeous satin flat bow added to the bottom of the card.

The square lattice folder was inked and the card was embossed, then a sponge dauber was used to define the edges of the card. The little treat bag was made using the Top Note die - exclusie to Stampin' Up! Flowers were punched using co-ordinating papers with the Boho Blossom punch.

The colours used are Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink and Rich Razzleberry.

I had very inky fingers at the end of Friday nights class, fortunately I wasn't going out onSaturday - they did eventually come clean!!

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 21

2011-08-20T09:33:00.000+01:00

Thank you to everyone who took part in last weeks Simply Stampin' challenge, there were some beautiful cards created with the colour challenge.

Our new challenge this week is "PUNCH IT UP!" we want to see you using punches on your creations - punch art, die cuts and general punchiness!

I came across this lovely angel made with the Stampin' Up! bauble punch last Christmas but never got around to making one until now!!

My card base is Night of Navy with my favourite polka dot paper from the Neutrals Stack, the Angel was made using the bauble punch for the body and wings and various circle punches. I drew her face with a fine liner pen and added some colour to her cheeks with the chalks.

Unfortunately I don't have a link to the person who created the orignal - so if you recognise it let me know & I will add the link to my post.

We would love to see your punch it up creations at Simply Stampin' this week.

Angela x

Greenhouse Garden Class

2011-08-18T08:55:00.000+01:00

Ooops!! I forgot to post the photos from a class I did back in June!

I designed this pretty summer class around the Top Note die that I embossed using the Square Lattice embossing folder - it looked like a basket.

The colours are Peach Parfait, Blushing Bride from the "In Colours" collection and Crumb Cake.

There was quite a bit of cutting out of the flowers adding some Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the centre of the flowers. The background of the card was stamped with the En Francais stamp in Blushing Bride then a flower detail was stamped in Peach Parfait over the top.

This was a quick make to show the ladies how quickly you can make a card with some Sunny Garden paper and a seniment from the Occasional Greetings stamp set, with a scrap of ribbon. The Mini Milk carton die was used to make the little box, it was stamped over then a single flower was cut out and added to the front of the box, the small paper clip is from the Clips Assortment with a bit of ribbon tied through the top of it.

It was a lovely morning Liz and Morag had baked the most delicious cakes for our coffer break too!!

Angela x

New virtual Hostess Club

2011-08-14T09:26:00.002+01:00

Ever wondered what a Virtual Hostess club entails?

A Virtual Hostess club is an opportunity for you to build a nice collection of NEW Stampin' Up! products over a period of time while spreading the cost and ensuring you are still receiving the fantastic hostess benefits associated with a qualifying order. A qualifying order has to be a minimum £150 worth of products for the hostess to be eligible to recieve exclusive FREE products.

So here is our Virtual Workshop: 6 people get together (if you know a crafting friend who will love being part of this please let her/him know) and we will form a club. The club runs for 6 months, each member agrees to place a minimum order of £25.00 every month plus p&p. This will give us the minimum qualifying order we need every month. Each month a DIFFERENT member in the club gets to be the hostess and collects all the FREE benefits associated with that month's total. By the end of 6 months all the members in the club will have had their turn to be the hostess.

Email your order to me and each month a box of Stampin' Up! products will find their way to you!

You will also get a FREE copy of the new 2011-2012 catalogue and any mini catalogues released when the club is active. Fancy taking part? email me NOW at angela.dawes@tiscali.co.uk

My new Virtual Hostess Club will start 1st October 2011 so this will be a great way for you to get some fantastic new products and spread the cost too!!

I will organise more gruops as places are filled, if you would like to take two places in the club (£50 per month) and recieve two hostess months please let me know.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 20

2011-08-13T08:00:00.002+01:00

Its time for a new challenge at Simply Stampin' - this week we have a colour challenge for your inspiration.

We would love to see your creations this week and if you don't have all of the colours in your stash you can use the nearest colour that you have.

I used Pretty in Pink for my card base with a layer of matching polka dot paper from the 12x12 subtles paper stack. I stamped the birthday cake image and candles from the Slice of Life level 1 hostess stamp set from the mini catalogue in Early Espresso ink and coloured it with the marker pens. Adding a layer of Pacific Point and Pretty in Pink to mat and layer the image. The ribbon is Early Espresso taffeta with a Pretty in Pink button tied with linen thread.

If your looking for inspiration you can see the rest of the talented design team creations here.

I will be back tomorrow with details of my new Stampers 6 group starting 1st October.

Angela x

Its Here!!

2011-08-12T18:54:00.000+01:00

I just thought I would share a picture the gorgeous free gift available during August from Stampin Up!!

The cosmetic bag is really pretty and a good size too, along with a full roll of Rich Razzleberry striped grosgrain ribbon and a tub of Mini Clips!! If you would like to get yours then email me your order of £75 or more before p&p, I will be placing weekly orders during August.

Angela x

New Classes for Autumn

2011-08-11T10:30:00.003+01:00

The lovely sunny days seem to have disappeared to be replaced by rather dark damp days, so I thought I would make a start on planning my new Autumn classes and Christmas projects.

I have three classes planned during September.

3rd September is my Strength & Hope Charity Workshop - all profits will be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, there are stil a couple of places remaining if you would like to join us.

14th & 16th September my new monthly classes - I am changing these classes to include more Stampin' Up! products for you!! Each class will include different projects, mini tutorials and a full kit cut and scored for you with at least £10-£12 worth of Stampin' Up! products for just £15.00.

Booking is essential and classes must be paid for at the time of booking, email me to book your place to avoid disappointment as places are limited and this class will need to be booked by 31st August to allow time for delivery and preparation of the kits.

Further class dates are listed on the right hand side of my blog.

Angela x

Rich Razzleberry Birthday Gift

2011-08-10T08:00:00.001+01:00

This is the super quick card and gift box I made for a friend at the weekend using the FREE gifts available from Stampin' Up! during Augst.

I used the lovely Rich Razzleberry striped grosgrain ribbon as my starting point for this design. The base is Rich Razzleberry adding Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla layers, the beautifully detailed butterfly is from the Strength and Hope stamp set, stamped with Rich Razzleberry ink. I tied a loose knot in the ribbon and fixed it to the back of the Crumb Cake layer with double sided tape, then stamped "Hope" and layered it up with various circle punches and the scalloped circle, using a Mini Clip to fasten it to the ribbon.

I have decorated the inside of the card something I think I will try and do more often, using the scallop trim boarder punch and the swirly branch from the Strength and Hope stamp set.

I used the exclusive sizzix Mini Milk Carton die to make this cute little gift box. I used the same butterfly from the Strength and Hope stamp set with Rich razzleberry ink, a length of pearls and a scrap of ribon thied to the Mini Clip keeping the box closed.

If you would like to get your Free Gift you can find all of the details here.

I still have a few places available at my Strength and Hope Charity workshop if you would like to join me for a creative afternoon with homebaked cakes and refreshments (details can be forund here) Stampin' Up! will donate £1.00 from every Strength and Hope stamp set sold and you will get your own stamp set in your goody bag, all profits from my event will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 19

2011-08-07T22:01:00.001+01:00

I am a little late in posting this weeks card for the Simply Stampin' Challenge. This week we have a lovely sketch for your inspiration, you can use the sketch and rotate it to fit your design.

I decided to use the sketch to prepare my Thank You cards for my customers placing orders for their Stampin' Up! goodies this month.

I made 10 x 10 cm bases from Pumpkin Pie card, with some of the gorgeous Sweet and Sour papers and used the Ornate Blossom stamp with Rich Razzleberry ink, adding some rhinestones for a bit of sparkle. The sentiment is form the Pocket Silhouttes stamp set, I stamped it on to a strip of card and cut a "V" in the ends to resemble ribbon.

Just a few of the cards I have have made, don't forget there is a special offer from Stampin' Up! available during August, if you would like to get your free gift please email your order to me.

Angela x

I'm back home again!

2011-08-06T19:17:00.000+01:00

I just thought I would share a couple of pictures of our trip to Disneyland Paris - we had beautiful hot suuny weather and Disneyland was fantastic!!

I just need a few days to catch up and have a rest - (maybe another holiday??)

I will be back tomorrow with my design team card for this weeks Simply Stampin' Challenge and a fabulous free gift only available during August from stampin' Up!

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 17

2011-07-23T08:00:00.002+01:00

It is time for another colour challenge this week at Simply Stampin' Challenge, if you don't have all of the colours used you can use a colour you have that is closest to the listed colours, we would love to visit your blog and see your creations this week.

I thought the colours would be perfect for a summer strawberry.

I used the embosslit heart to make my strawberry and the 5 petal punch for the leaves, the flower is form the boho blossom punch with a little dazzaling diamonds. The card base is Real Red with Whisper White embossed with the square lattice folder, Poppy Parade for the strawberry and Certainly Celery leaves and satin ribbon.

I will add a sentiment to the card once I know who I will send it to?!

Angela x

Baptism Card

2011-07-21T23:37:00.000+01:00

I was asked to make a Baptism card for two little girls who are going to be Baptised together - one is three years old and the other is a baby.

I did have to think about this card for a day or two as the usual baby style stamps I would use were not really suitable on this occassion.

Then inspiration struck in the form of the very versatile All in the Family stamp set!!

I stamped a baby and a little girl in Basic Grey ink and coloured them using the Stampin' Write marker pens adding a ruffle of Pretty in Pink taffetta ribbon and some pearls. The tiny flowers are from the Itty Bitty Bits punch set and I used the Scallop Trim corner punch to add some interest to the design. The sentiment is printed from my computer and layered with Circle punches and the Scalloped Circle punch, a few more pearls and ribbon to match. I used a combination of Pretty inPink, Pirroutte Pink, Crumb Cake and Whisper White.

Its the last day of term!!!! I do look forward to spending more time together through the summer holidays and hopefully some nice days out too!! Lucy hasn't got back to school after having Chicken Pox as they are still not completely dried up - but at least it will be in time for our trip to Disneyland Paris next week!!! Both Lucy and Philip are getting excited now!!

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 16

2011-07-16T08:00:00.001+01:00

I do hope blogger is kind enough to publish my post on time - as I will be travelling to Leeds for a training day with my stampin' Up! Mummy Jules and lots of other Jems.

This week at Simply Stampin' we have a lovely sketch to follow - I did try rotating this sketch but as I started to work my card natually followed the origional sketch?!

I chose to use some of the bits of paper on my desk for this card, I have used Basic black for the base along with Basic Grey card which I embossed using the polka dots embossing folder, I used the spiral punch along the edge of my patterned paper.

I put two strips of Basic Black satin ribbon together to make a wider band then simply added some butterflies cut using the Beautiful Butterflies bigz die and the Beautiful Wings embosslit die that cuts and embosses all in one go!! All that was needed was of course some bling and a sentiment , I used the Level 2 Something to Celebrate stamp set from the mini catalogue.

Both Butterfly dies are exclusive to Stampin' Up! so if you would like to add them to your stash please contact me - I can place an order for you and have it delivered directly to you.

Unfortunately I didn't get to visit all of the people who entered last weeks challenge at Simply Stampin' as Lucy has been quite poorly with chicken pox - I'm hoping she will be well enough to go back to school before the end of term so I can catch up.

Angela x

Butterfly Class

2011-07-13T14:45:00.006+01:00

This morning I held my last class before the summer break. I welcomed three new ladies to the class - Jill, Kath and Cathy.

I chose an unusual colour scheme for the projects but I love it!!

Rich Razzleberry

River Rock

Very Vanilla

I got out my Flight of the Butterfly stamp set that had not seen ink for quite some time along with the matching punch.

This is a really simple card to create and is a very effective way of showing the differnt colours. I added a few pearls and some gorgeous Rich Razzleberry satin ribbon too.

This card uses the same colours but with more details. The background was stamped with the fabulous En Francais stamp in River Rock and the Top Note die was cut in half and embossed with the Polka Dots embossing folder with more gorgeous satin ribbon and some Tiny Tags. The butterfly was stamped and punched out with more pearls used to give an illusion of movement.

Another Top Note die box - this one is embossed with the Elegant Bouquet folder, I coloured the centres of the flowers with a Rich Razzleberry marker and added some Dazzling Diamonds to the top. The butterfly sits perfectly on the flowers and would be perfect for a summer celebration.

I am planning some new classes for the Autumn with a few changes too - giving you more Stampin' Up! products - dates and prices will be annonuced soon!!

I still have a few places left for my Strength and Hope Charity craft event, details here. Please contact me asap if you would like to book a place. I will have kits available by post - so if you cannot get to my event why not contact me to otder your kit with your own Strength and Hope stamp set and full colour instructions to create your own set of beautiful cards.

Angela x

Friday Night's Class

2011-07-11T21:18:00.000+01:00

On Friday last week I had a class with a group of ladies who love to craft!! It is always lovely to spend time with them and the evening flies by in a flash!!

I designed a project using the gorgeous Woodland Walk papers - the catalogue does not do them justice, they are so beautiful and can be used for so many different occassions.

We made a tri-shutter card and a top-note die box.

The tri-shutter card base was made using Garden Green card and the Woodland walk papers. Flowers are cut using the new Sizzix exclusive Fun Flowers die, some have been embossed with the polka dots embossing folder. The butterflies were cut in a variety of colours to co-ordinate with the Wood land walk papers.

A close up of the embossed butterfiles, cut using another Sizzix exclusive die - Beautiful Wings embosslit. The sentiment is from the Sincere Salutations stamp set punched and layered on to the polka dot frame from the Four Frames stamp set. The frame was punched out and layered up using the matching punch - Stampin' Up! do make so many fabulous co-ordinating products!!

This is the matching gift box we made, using the Sizzix Top Note die. The top and bottom pieces are cut from Crumb Cake card then embossed using the Square Lattice embossing folder. More Fun Flowers were layered up with a button tied with some linen thread.

This is a lovely box to make, not only is it easy to put together but it is a decent size and could be used for so many different gifts.

My post is a little later than I had planned as Lucy has chicken pox now!! At least its not all bad - as we go to Disnyland Paris soon, I'm thankful that both of them will have recovered from it before we fly. Philip didn't get too many spots, so I'm hoping Lucy is lucky too - not too many today!!!??

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge 15

2011-07-09T08:00:00.001+01:00

Its time for a new challenge at Simply Stampin' this week we would like to see "anything but a card".

I have been scrapbooking more of the photos that have just been left laying around this week, so I thought I would share one of the layouts I made this week of Lucy.

It was a beautiful but chilly summer afternoon on the top of Carlton Bank watching the hang gliders taking off, yes the sky really was soo blue that day!!

I chose pink for my layout using shades of Pretty in Pink and Pink Pirouette, with a fabulous accent of Marina Mist. I tore the edge of the page but as usual I have kept the layout simple. I mixed some Pretty in Pink re-inker with platinmum shimmer paint to paint the On Board chipboard letters.

We would love to see your creations this week at Simply Stampin' Challenge, pop over to the challenge blog to see the fabulous creations the design team have made this week.

I will hopefully get the projects photographed that the ladies at my class made last night & share them with you over the next few days.

Angela x

Happy Birthday Jules

2011-07-03T10:00:00.001+01:00

Today is my lovely Stampin' Up! "mummy' Jules' birthday!!!!!
So of course I wanted to make a special card for her but I did find I spent quite sometime pulling out different stamp sets and then putting them back before deciding on Engraved Greetings.

I decided to use a monochrome pink colour scheme, the card base is Melon Mambo layered with Pink Pirouette and some gorgeous Melon Mambo polka dot paper from the Brights paper stack. I used Melon Mambo ink and added a little sparkly bling and some Pretty in Pink satin ribbon too.

I added a few tiny punched flower on the inside of my card too.

Happy Birthday Jules

have a wonderful day!!!

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge Week 14

2011-07-02T08:00:00.002+01:00

Its time for another new challenge this week at Simply Stampin' we have a fabulous colour challege for your inspiration.

I will admit when I first looked at the colours I had no idea how to use them all together but I love this card!!

I used Night of Navy for my card base and inked up the monsters from the Make a Monster stamp set and coloured them in Peach Parfait and Rich Razzleberry, adding a boarder of faux stitching in Rich Razzleberry. The sentiment is from Perfect Punches, I used the marker pens to colour the stamp, a bit of crystal effects on the eyes to give them araised finish.

We would love to see your cards again this week, if your needing inspiration for these colour take a look at the fabulous creations from the design team here.

Angela x

Birthday Gift Set

2011-06-28T12:23:00.001+01:00

Yesterday it was my Mum's birthday, and I made a card and some matching gift boxes for the smaller gifts.

My Mum has a beautiful "cottage" style garden filled with so many flowers and it looks so pretty at this time of the year, so I choose to use the level 2 hostess stamp set Fast and Fabulous.

This is one of the gift boxes I made, using Pink Pirrouette card stamping the out line of the flower with Pretty in Pink ink. I stamped extra flowers on Shimmery white card and cut them out layering them with some leaves from the Bird on a branch punch.

Here is the matching card. I stamped and masked areas so I could build up the flowers to add depth to the card, popping a few different flowers up with some dimensionals. I coloured the flowers with Stampin' Write makers and the Blender pen. I added a length of double sided tape along the bottom of the flowers and gathered up some Pretty in Pink satin ribbon, layering the main panel with Pink Pirouette and Perfect Plum card.

There is a small pillow box (perfect for a Chamilla charm!) I used the exclusive Pillow Box die from Stampin' Up!, stamping the card as before and a length of satin ribbon tied around the box.

My Mum had a lovely day with lots of nice presents and cards too!!

Thankfully the weather has cooled down quite a lot today - Philip has chicken pox!! It seems there are a lot of children suffering in his class, he doesn't seem too bad at the moment??? The only good thing aabout it is we have time for Lucy to get it as well before we go away!!

Simply Stampin' Challenge Week 13

2011-06-25T08:44:00.000+01:00

Good morning, Saturday comes around faster every week - there were some fabulous "male" cards entered into last weeks Simply Stampin' challenge, thank you to everyone who joined us.

This week we have another fabulous sketch for your inspiration and as always the design team have made some stunning creations, you can see them here. I do love using a sketch as a starting point for my design and this was a really easy sketch to follow.

I used some Crumb Cake for my card base with some gorgeous Elegant Soiree papers and Pacific Point card and ribbon for my accent colour. I added faux stitching around the card and I think I will be adding this to a few more cards!! Not very much stamping this week only the sentiment from the new level 2 Something to Celebrate stamp set in the mini catalogue a few tiny pearls to finish.

We would love to see your cards at Simply Stampin' this week, you can rotate the sketch for you design if you wish, don't forget to include at least one Stampin' Up"! product on your design.

Angela x

Strength and Hope Charity Event

2011-06-21T18:51:00.001+01:00

Saturday 3rd September

1-4pm

The cost of this event is £25.00 and will include your own clear mount

Strength and Hope stamp set, all materials and instructions to complete the projects shown.

Stampin' Up! are donating £1.00 from every Strength and Hope set sold to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

There will be home baked cakes and refreshments along with a raffle - the prizes are of course Stampin' Up! products!!!

I will donate all profits from this event to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

I have a few places still available if you would like to book your place please contact me for further details.

Angela x

Simply Stampin' Challenge Week 12

2011-06-18T08:00:00.044+01:00

Its Saturday again already and that means its time for a new challenge at Simply Stampin'.

We have theme for your inspiration this week "you've got male".

I have to admit that I usually struggle with ideas for mens cards fortunately I don't need to make too many, so here is my card for this weeks challenge.

The colours are Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso. I made a folded shirt with Marina Mist paper adding a tie made with Early Espresso taffetta ribbon. A quick punched tab, the sentiment is from Party this Way stamp set.

There are some wonderful creations from the design team this week so take a peak and share your male themed cards with Simply Stampin'.

It has been a really busy week for me and unfortunately I have had very little time again to spend on my blog, things are going to stay that way for a few weeks as I am spending more time in school with Philip. This week for the very first time Philip tried out some new quad walking sticks - I was amazed!!! It will be a long time before he will be able to use them independently as he needs two adults to help him learn to use them confidently. I know there was a time when I never dared to think of this!!

Angela x