Four Feathers Stamp Set

Here is one of the projects we made on Tuesday at the Wick Hall craft evening. It is using the Four Feathers stamp set, which is in the Winter Mini catalogue. Its a great little set and a snip at £9.95 for the clear mount set. Also comes with matching framelits for £11.95 or £18.50 if yoy buy together.

Products from this catalogue are only available till the 5th of January, when it will be replaced by the new Spring Mini, and may not go into the new main catalogue.

So if there is anything you wanted, but didnt get round to ordering from the Winter Mini not much time left!

Christmas Party

The year is coming to an end and the next craft evening at Wick Hall, on 2nd December will be the last one for 2014.  As we have done for the last few years, we use it as an excuse for a little party, with nibbles and drinks.

Not only will we be eating and drinking, but of course there will be a few seasonal crafty projects too.

The cost of a party bag will be £10, which will include refreshments and the materials required to make all your festive projects, plus a couple of treats, along with a Christmas raffle.

If however you just want to pop in to see what we do and join us for nibbles and drinks, you are more than welcome. There will be a few spare craft projects if you fancy having a go too.

Party bags will need to be booked by 22nd November so that I can get everything ready for the evening.

Christmas time.....

Not that long now till that special time of the year, when crafters are in their element, creating cards and other seasonal projects. With that in mind, next months Wick Hall card class is once again on a Christmas theme. On Tuesday I showed my ladies two projects that I had in mind and because they didn't all want to do the same one, I have given them the choice of making the advent boxes or 8 cards.
To make the cards it is £10 and to make the boxes £12.50.
If you would like to join us on Tuesday 4th November 7 - 9 pm at the Wick Hall, please let me know by 25th Oct so that I can order the correct amount of materials.

Octobers Class

Well its time to start thinking about that time of year again and with that in mind we will be doing Christmas cards at the next class, on Tuesday 7th October.

You will receive enough materials to make 10 of the above cards and a pot of glitter glue to add a bit of bling.

To make the cards only the cost is £10, although you will need to bring your own pens, £18.50 to include 3 pens and £27.50 for the pens and stamp, should you want to make some more at home.

I will need to know if you are planning to join us by 26th September, along with payment, so that I can get the materials ordered in time.

Next Class

Calling all my Wick Hall crafting ladies. Next class in on Tuesday 9th September 7- 9 pm when we will be making a selection of cards. Cost £10 and full payment required when booking please. I will need to know by 1st Sept so that I can start preparing for the class. Bookings can be made direct to me, or at the Flower Shop. Then it will be time to start thinking about Christmas cards and projects!

Big Shot News

If you were thinking of buying a Big Shot this month is a good time to buy. Buy a Big Shot in August and choose a free stamp set and framelits bundle for free from the list below. If you already have a Big Shot you havent been left out, as the selected sets can also be purchased with a 15% discount!


http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/docs/flyers/big_shot/Flyer_BS_Demo_8.1-31.2014_UK.pdf

Dont worry if you dont live near to me and would like to buy the Big Shot, I can have it delivered direct to you free from P&P.

It's arrived!!!

The new Stampin Up Catalogue was released yesterday and the products are now available to order. Take a look and let me know if there is anything you would like me to order for you. Dont worry if you dont live near me, as for £4.95 p&p your order can be posted anywhere in the UK. Even better come along on the 12th to the launch coffee morning to take a look.

Teacher Treat Idea's

Here is a sneeky peek of one of idea's for teachers treat's that I will be showing at the coffee morning on 12th July. The boxes are from Stampin Up, are flat packed and easy to assemble. All you need to do is decorate and fill with beautiful smelling tealights or votives. You could also fill them with sweeties or even homemade cakes and cookies as they are also food safe!

The long boxes are £6.25 for a pack of 8 (only 78p per box) and the square decorative window boxes are £4.50 for 6 (75p) each. A great price and we also do plain square kraft boxes which would be fab for party bags and easily decorated to what ever theme you choose.

I can also supply PartyLite candles to go in them, as I have just signed up as a consultant. Let me know if you fancy holding a party or just want to top up on your existing candles. If you really dont want to have everybody around why not just  have a party pack to look at with family and friends. I will pick the order up from you and you will still be able to benefit from the hostess offers.

Come if you can!

Now that my Partylite  party is over, I can now start concentrating on the new catty launch coffee morning on Saturday 12th July.

Samples & Make and Takes to create, but a least I have the raffle and door prizes organised.

 I also need to start deciding what to put in the goody bags!

 Don't forget I will need to know if you want one by next Friday so that I can get the contents ordered ready for the big day. The more people that have one then the better the variety of products will be in them. They are £20 and will include a stamp set and some of the new papers and cards. You will of course be able to buy a catalogue on its own for just £2.50 (rrp £4.95)

If you can't make the event, you can still join in by reserving a goody bag and buying some raffle tickets for products old and new.

Here are the raffle prizes and the free door prize will be one of Stampin Up's simply sent card packs.

New Catalogues have arrived!!!

Very excited today as my Preorder Goodies from Stampin' UP! arrived yesterday.

A stack of New Catalogues were also ordered, so if you want one you can either email me or come along to my coffee morning on 12th July and pick one up for for a special price of £2.50.

You can also order a new catalogue goody bag which will apart from including a new catalogue, will also include a stamp, dsp and new colour card stock. Cost £20 and I would be grateful for the money by 28th June, so dont delay and order today!

New Catalogue Time!!!

It's almost time for the launch of the new Stampin Up catalogue! Lots of exciting new products this year for card makers and scrap bookers alike. In honour of this exiciting occassion I will be holding a coffee morning on 12th July 10 - 2 and I would love to see you all there.

If you would like one of the product goody bags, I will need to know and have your money by the 28th June.

 If you are planning to attend it would be useful if you could just let me know so that I have enough make and takes for everybody to have a play, and of course enough bickys

Retiring Items List

Here are the retiring items that will be dissappearing from the new catalogue when it is released next month. Some of them are discounted and will only be available while stocks last. Therefore you will need to be quick!

Have a look and see if there is anything that takes you fancy, then let me know as soon as you can if there is anything you would like me to order.

RETIRING STAMP SETS
http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2014_EU_RetiredList/EU_Retiring_Stamps_ENG.pdf

 RETIRING ACCESSORIES
http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2014_EU_RetiredList/EU_Retiring_Accessories_ENG.pdf

So Very Grateful

Not long left if the So Very Grateful stamp set is one you meant to order, but havent quite got round to it yet. You only have until the 30th June, when the spring/Summer mini catalgue runs out.

Here are a couple of cards I made with it last night. It has been embossed with white embossing powder and coloured with markers pens.

Retiring Products are almost here!

Your chance to stock up on Stampin Up retiring products is almost here—watch for the list on May 30! A chance to get your favourite retiring products, while supplies last.
Dont forget to also check out this weeks deals. Orders by Tuesday please.

Todays Post

Thought I would show you todays make. I was asked to make a wedding card for my cousins daughter and to put the bride and grooms name on it. No idea of the theme or colour of the wedding so went with gold and white. Also made a box envelope with enough depth so that the roses dont get crushed.

DIY packs

Fancy making a few cards but don't want to have to buy lots of papers and cardstock, then my new "Card & Paper" packs may be just the thing for you. The packs cost £4 and contain the following:-

6 pieces of designer paper (6x6")
4 sheets of matching coloured A4 card

4 envelopes

There is enough to make 4 cards with a few bits left over to do your own thing with and I will even give you 1 sheet of stamped images to get started with!

All you need is a trimmer/scorer, scissors, glues and adhesives. The paper featured in this pack is "Birthday Basics".

I can of course supply a Stampin Up trimmer/scorer if you don't already have one, along with the stamp sets, matching punches and inks. The trimmer is great value at £25.95 (plus p&p if posted), easy to use and very useful to have for other household trimming tasks.

Opps didnt finish again!

Sorry to my Tuesday night ladies that we didnt get to finish the project again. I think next time, we will have to start dead on 7 and maybe have tea at the table, so we can get the pen holder and journal completed before you leave the building!!

Here is a picture of the two cards we didnt get done. If you dont have the stamps or punches I will bring them next time so that you can finish off there.

This weeks deals

A couple of bargins this week!

http://www2.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=3068

This Weeks Offer

Todays deals. I will be puttintg and order through this weekend if there is anything you would like me to order P&P free. Dont forget this offer will only last till Tuesday.

http://www2.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=3068

Stampin Up April Specials

 
Throughout the rest of April, Stampin Up are offering weekly deals on selected products. These products will be offered at a discount price, but will only be available at these prices for one week, so you will have to be quick.
The offer runs from Wednesday till the following Tuesday and I will need to have your order by 9 pm on the Tuesday to allow me enough time to place the order.
Make sure you check the following link each week to see what bargins are on offer.

http://www2.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=3068

Eastern Elegance

The next Wick Hall class will take place on Tuesday 6th May. This is the project that we will be making.

If you would like to join us I will need to know by 25th April so that I can order the materials required for the evening. A deposit of £5 will be required upon booking and can paid direct to me or at the Flower Shop in Wick parade.

Hope you like it.

Easter Time

Want to do something different for Easter and add a handcrafted feel to your gifts this year? Then how about this for an idea. These kraft boxes are great value, come flat packed and can be decorated however you wish. They are also food safe so can be filled with sweets, hand made cookies and cakes plus anything else you may want to give as a gift.
The long ones cost £6.25 for 8 and are 17.5x5.4x6.4 cm
The square ones cost £4.50 for 6 and are 3.8x10.2x10.2 cm
If you would like me to order any for you please let me know asap so that I can ordered them next week, so that they arrive in time for your to start crafting.

April Class

The next Wick Hall card class will take place on 1st April, 7 - 9 pm.

We will be making these five cards. The cost of £10 will include all the materials needed to make the project and refreshments, along with half a pack of candy dots and a free raffle ticket, when I raffle a piece of the equipment used on the evening.

Suitable for beginners and more experienced crafters alike and a great way to just dip your toe in the friendly pond of crafting! I will also be offering a 10% discount on all items purchased on the night, that we used during the making of the cards.

Hope to see you there. New faces always welcome!!

Party Invites

Having a party, special celebration or getting married and fancy having a go at making your own invites. Then what about these for an idea.
Using the Simply Fabulous card pack and My Digital Studio, Stampin Up's new digital design package, it couldnt be easier and quicker. Using MDS for the backing paper and the wording took no time at all and of course can be tailored to your needs.
MDS is also useful for making a quick card without having to get all your stash out and great for posters, flyers etc, aswell as your digital scrap book layouts. A real bargin at only £13.95!
The card pack makes 8 cards and comes complete with envelopes and embellishments to glam up your creation.
Contact me if you want some!

 

Embossing project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a card I made a couple of weeks ago using a technique show to us at convention in Manchester last year. The butterfly image has been embossed with white, gold and silver to give a mulitcoloured effect. Simple to do but with stunning results. I have used the gold foil sheets, that are in the current seasonal catty, to matt the design on which makes the image really stand out.

As the card is slighty larger than a normal envelope I have made my own envelope with the recently introduced Envelope Punch Board, which is my favorite product of the moment and a snip at £17.95. I will be placing an order this weekend if you want me to order one for you.

 

March Wick Hall Class

Sorry guys its boom or bust with me. One week you get heaps of posts and some weeks none at all! - Sorry will try harder!

The next class at the Wick Hall is on 4th March, 7 - 9, when we are making this pop up box card and matching origami gift box. Although I have done it with flowers on a birthday theme, you could of course do your own thing and make a new baby box or male birthday box or even a wedding.

I will need to know by 22nd February if you wish to attend so that I can order the materials that weekend, so let me know asap.

Todays post

Here is todays sample.I have used the new scallop tag punch and the beautiful So Very Grateful stamp set.
Dont forget to pop along on Saturday to see them in the flesh!

Craft Coffee Morning

Here is one of the samples I have made for Saturday, using the new watercolour notelets which are a fab idea for quick cards. The cards are already printed with a backgound, and all you need to do is add an image and a sentiment and its done.

I will post another one each day till then. Dont forget to pop in if you are passing for a cuppa. There will be a small make and take, raffle and lots of idea's of what you can do with the lovely new products in the new seasonal catalogue.

My First MDS post

I have been playing with my latest purchase from Stampin Up, My Digital Studio. It is SU's digiital platform for cards, scrap books, posters etc. Card making for those that dont want the mess!!! I am sure there is lots to do with it and I will let you know when I find out!! If you want to have a go, why not pop in on the 1st for a play.

Burlap Wreath

Here is one of the products available in the new spring catalogue which becomes available on 29th January. There are lots of other exciting goodies and dont forget to pop in and have a look on 1st February at my Stampin Up coffee morning.

The wreath is a kit and is quick and easy to do. I plan to do a class in February when we will be making it along with other projects. Further details to follow.

Hope you like it and that you will join me for a few hours of crafting fun.

Happy New Year!!!!

I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and hope that you all had a fab Christmas. Time to get back to normal over the next few days, including my crafting activities.

One of my New Years resolutions will be to look more closely at the products in the catalogue and to have a play with them.

My recent find which I have found so very useful, are the Big Shot multipurpose adhesive sheets on page 174 of the main catty. I have used them while preparing for next weeks class and found them so easy and quick and marvelous for difficult shapes whether die cut or punched out shapes. Would fully recommend and at £13.50 for 12 sheets. not that expensive. Just stick the card that you are going to cut onto the sheets and cut away. Peel off the backing and stick away. Simples!!!