Scrapbooking Class

Last night I held my scrapbooking class, its the first one in quite a while, but we hope to make it a regular event now I have a lovely new venue with plenty of space to spread everything out.

These are my layouts for inspiration, everyone got a kit with some Everyday Enchantment papers (only available during July).

I chose some pictures of Lucy attempting to climb a tree for my layout.

The leaves are from the French Foliage stamp set, I stamped a few extra and cut them out & layered them up. I tied some fine organza ribbon in Calypso Coral around them - available FREE when you place an order of £45 or more during July.

I stamped and cut out my title with the Varsity stamp set, adding a few more leaves with organza ribbon for dimension.  I must remember to take my camera next time to take photo's of all of the layouts, as everyone is different!!

It was a lovely relaxed evening, if you fancy joining us for the next class contact me for more details, as places are limited.

Angela x

A "Shabby" Card

I have tried some more distressing this week and made a "shabby" card with lots of tearing and distressing, I do love this look but it is time consuming and I don't make many as I'm sure my friends and family would not be sure what to make of it??!!

I used the gorgeous new Apothecary Art stamp set and used the framelits to perfectly cut the design out. The image is coloured with Stampin' Up! marker pens, then I used Tea Stain ink from the Distressing Essentials Kit to give the Very Vanilla card an aged/worn look.  The next layer is Soft Suede, I stamped this with the large Wood background stamp, then I tore the edges of the card, I wrapped some Linen Thread around this layer. The base is textured Crumb Cake card, I used Tea Stain ink again, lightly ribbed over the card and edges, I stamped the text from the French Foliage stamp set in the bottom corner. I added a bow with some Crumb Cake seam binding as this ties so easily and holds the crinkles, perfect for a "shabby" style.

I managed to get some flags to put up outside for the Jubilee Weekend - they are slightly longer than I expected?!!  I will go outside today and take some photos, it was just too windy yesterday?!  

One of my neighbours has kindly loaned me one of her DSLR camera's as I have the feeling I "need" one, so I will be "playing" with it to see how I get along - I'm sure I will make it to Teesside Park before it closes at 4pm today though - LOL.

Hope you have a lovely weekend and enjoy the celebrations.

Angela x

Wedding Invitations

I don't usually make wedding stationery but my hairdresser is getting married in August and thought she had her invitations organised, only to find out this was not the case, so I offered to help.

I made up only four cards as a starting point, to try and find out what style of invitation she would like and this is the design she choose - the only addition to my original design is the ribbon and flat bow.

It is quite a simple design, using the French Foliage stamp set and the Beautiful Wings embosslit folder.  The colours are Night of Navy, Very Vanilla and the beautiful Gold card, I used Very Vanilla satin ribbon for the flat bows. The sentiment is from the Wedding Sweet stamp set, punched with the modern label punch layered with more gold card and another tiny butterfly. I added a few pearls across the design of the card.

I spent just over two weeks making these invites and I was pleased to see them all finished as I did find it difficult making the same thing over and over.  My hairdresser was really pleased with them when I dropped them off on Saturday!!

This week I hope to get Easter gifts made ready for the end of term next week - I can't believe how quickly it has come around!!!

Thanks for stopping by, 

Angela x

French Foliage Class

Today I am finally sharing the cards I made for a class with a lovely group of ladies who asked to make some cards that would be suitable for men.  Now I don't have a need for many male cards and I was a little unsure about this one - all of the ladies loved the cards. so I had got it just right!!

I chose to use the French Foliage stamp set with Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Crumb Cake and River Rock ink, randomly stamping the leaves in different colours.  I used the huge Wood Grain background stamp to complement the leaves. There was a little paper tearing on this card with some Soft Suede taffetta ribbon and Linen Thread.

This card was finished with some Cajun Craze paper from the Regals 12 x12 paper stack and some calico style ribbon.

The leaves were stamped and then punched out with the square punches - perfect when you need a quick card as there is no measuring!!!

For this card the leaves were stamped and cut out, with Linen Thread wrapped around the card.

The sentiments are from the Sincere Salutations stamp set, it is an excellent stamp set to have in your collection as there is a stamp for most occasions!

I just don't know where the time goes - life just seems so busy at the moment!!  I have Philip off school this week as he was sent home yesterday!  Lucy was off last week poorly, I had a car drive into the back of me and so many appointments with Philip that I have only just managed to find time to get my pictures edited!!!  I was hoping for a quieter week??????

There is still time to get your self some Sale-a-Bratoin freebies from Stampin' Up! you can read all about it here! Hopefully I will have time to share some projects using them soon.

Angela x

More Spice Cake........

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

Spice Cake Fabric

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

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

"Leafy" Simply Stampin' Challenge

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