Sneak Peak

I've been playing. Yey!!!

Things have been a bit tough work-wise lately but I took Monday and Tuesday off to get my paperwork upto date and sort some other stuff out, but more of that later...

Here is a brand new kit from Stampin' Up! Which you can buy from the 28th January. The only things you don't get in the kit are the adhesives (I used Tombow glue and a glue gun).





I had an absolute ball making this, I didn't have to think about colours, materials - in fact, I made the flowers whilst watching Emerdale!

All the products are in the pack including the die cut flowers, burlap ribbon and the chipboard wreath - which at 33cm is much bigger than I thought would be.

I can't show you any more information on the wreath or I will be shot. But you can buy the kit and make one yourself from the end of January. In fact, I can see a class coming on...

Now, I mentioned before about sorting some other stuff out. Well we are getting some chickens in a couple of weeks. And I went to pick the ones we are getting on Monday.

Cute just doesn't even come close. They are bantam sized (fairly small) and we are getting 4-5. Ian is renovating their little house (bless him!) and all being well it should be ready for them in the next few days.

So you will have to get ready for lots of photos as I've decided to get some scrap booking done.

Jan x

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Sneak Peak and Classes

Hello, and hope your having a lovely weekend.

We had our first class of 2014 today and had a fab time making all the cards.

We sort of ran over a bit with time and I ended up giving everyone what they needed to finish the cards off at home as we needed to look at some of our new chickens! They are gorgeous - just got to get Ian to get their house ready so we can bring them home!

Our next class is on Saturday 1st Feb at 11am and here is one of the projects.

If you look carefully you will see something made using one of the new products from the Spring Summer Catalogue...






There are some matching cards to go in the box too, so book your place on the class ASAP.

Jan x

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone. Hope it's everything you hope a great one!

I have been so chilled out I forgot to post a photo of the card I made Mum for Christmas!





I used the same DSP and products as the card I posted last week but had to make mums with more sparkle and glitter...

It's an A5 sized card and there isn't a sentiment on as she always recycles cards when she can - a true crafter!

Jan x



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Class Schedule for 2014 Sorted

Hi everyone.

I have been trying to get organised and sort out dates for my classes in 2014 - and here is the first one, Daydream Medallions One Sheet Wonder Class.

It will be on Saturday 11th January 2014 from 11am to 2pm at my home in Shafton, Barnsley.  Please bring your own lunch, refreshments will be provided.  

Cost of the class is £10 per person and includes all materials and use of equipment.  

Fancy paying less for the class?

Bring a friend (someone I don't already know!) and you only pay 

£7.00 each for the class.

Booking is essential so I can plan and prepare all the materials you will need.  Please email me ASAP, bookings close on 9th January.  Email me now to book your place.

Christmas Cards

Hi everyone,
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, ours was lovely.

Here is a photo of the one of the cards I made for Christmas, sorry the picture is a bit wonky!

And here is a photo of a gift pouch for one of my friends using the same Designer Series Paper.

The items I used are here, just click on each picture for more details

Table built using Stampin' Up! Product Table Builder from The Crafty Owl.

The items are still available to order until 1st February, so you can start early on next years Christmas cards...

Jan xxx

Where is the time going?

I have been really busy with the house lately - the kitchen is almost done, woo hoo! - so crafting has really had to take a back seat.  I had forgotten to post the photo of one of my swaps from convention so at least I can show you that (the cards for my downline are still in the post so I dont want to spoil the surprise yet).

Now, I used the triple cell cartridge inked in Cajun Craze, Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry ink with the Butterfly Collection wheel with the idea of inking up strips of card quickly and easily.  Only it wasn't that easy as I haven't practised using the wheels for ages - and now know I need more practice... 

Here are some images of the main items I used to create the swap.  If you would like to see more detail, just click on an image and you will be taken to my online shop to find out more.

Table built using Stampin' Up! Product Table Builder from The Crafty Owl.

Hope you are all ready for Christmas, I wish I was!!!

Jan

Card Candy Swap

Hi everyone
Whilst we were preparing for convention, my lovely SU Mum, Sara, organised one of the Card Candy Swaps and this was the one I made.



It's using a cute stamp set called Warmth and Wonder and lots of other Stampin' Up! dies, embossing folders and punches. Far too many to list here, but if you'd like a list, drop me a line and I will pull one together.

The idea is to make a set of toppers or embellishments similar to what you would buy in a shop. The rules are set early so everyone knows what they need to make their candy as nice as possible.

I'm getting a bit giddy now as I've set up my conservatory for my class tomorrow. We are doing five classy gift wrapping projects and Ive finally managed to (well, almost) set the room up how I planned when we bought the house so there should be plenty of room for us all. Fingers crossed the ladies have a great time...

Jan


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