Sneak Peek!

Hi there.  Here is a photo of a card I made recently using some of the fabby new products from the Stampin' Up! Autumn Winter Catalogue.  I posted out the catties to my club ladies and regular customers last week but if you would like a copy too, just let me know and I will bob one in the post to you.

Demonstrators could order from the new catty from the beginning of August, but customers have to wait a few more days (28th August).   I delayed this months club order so they can get their hands on the brand new stuff as soon as possible.

Here is the card

 
I used a gorgeous stamp set called Seasonally Scattered and a new embossing folder called Filigree Frame as it just fit nicely around the image.  To stamp the image, I used the Baby wipe technique with three colours of ink, Pistachio Pudding, Old Olive and Garden Green.  To be honest, this image looks so much nicer when stamped in a single colour as the detail is amazing, but the baby wipe technique was something a little different.

Wondering where I got the Old Olive Basic Rhinestones?  They are clear ones that I coloured with an Old Olive Blendability marker!!!  So you can colour coordinate even more - I love that, it saves SOOOO much time and money!

 Hope you are having a great weekend?  Mine has been lovely, on Saturday I went to Leeds Corn Exchange with the lovely Hazel and we had a great day chatting to people about our other little venture, South Hill Designs.  Thanks for coming to see us ladies, we had a fab time and everyone loved the lockets and jewelry

Heres a photo of our tables.

And a bit more news... I have decided at long last to go to the Stampin' Up! Convention in Brussels - Woo Hoo!!!  Im blaming Hazel for making me go though....

Sparkling Birthday

Told you I'd be back with some of my projects didn't i!?

My niece joined me with South Hill Designs and here is the card I made for her birthday. Happy Birthday, Rachel




I used Rich Razzleberry and Daffodil Delight Blendabilities markers to colour the Blended Bloom flower - and also to colour the glitter!!!

I showed my ladies how to do this in last weeks class, it's really easy and looks fab.

Not seen the sentiment 'sparkle' before? Well it's a stamp you won't get to see for a while but as demonstrators we got the chance to earn it free last month - keep you eye out for it being available soon.

Hope your having a great weekend.
Jan x

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Well, I'm another year older and I think I'm getting a little wiser - with some things...

I'm also starting to get my crafting mojo back as I had a play after our class last Saturday! Got some more new goodies from the SU Autumn Winter cattie too so my fingers are twitching as the urge to get in my craft room gets stronger.

Anyway. Here are some if the beautiful birthday cards I received. Firstly a stunning card and box from my lovely friend and amazing crafter Shirley.





I cant seem to create a link to her blog on my phone but this should take you there.
http://shirlgir.blogspot.co.uk

Here is what my Mum made me. Did you know I have a slight tendency to anything orange...


And another card and box from my SU Mum, Sara.



Here's Sara's blog. http://craftingandstamping.com

There's no wonder I'm getting my mojo back being surrounded with all these amazing crafters!!

I'll be back soon with some more stuff. Take care
Jan x

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Blendabilities Class

Fancy seeing what you can do with the new Blendabilities alcohol markers from Stampin' Up!?

Come to my class on Saturday 9th August and have a play. Places are limited and I have to know that your coming to prepare all the materials so book now to avoid disappointment.



Class starts at 11am and is expected to last upto 3 hours.

Jan x


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Stampers Club Thank You Cards

Hello.
Just a post to let you know I'm still here and have actually done some crafting this week - woo hoo!

Thought I'd get some practice in using the new alcohol markers from Stampin' Up! Blendabilities.

I delivered all the goodies from our Stampers Club yesterday so I know everyone's seen it now and I won't spoil the surprise.

The stamp set us called Vivid Vases and as we're having such gorgeous summer weather I wanted to use bright cheerful colours.


I'm having a Blendabilities Class on Saturday 9th August wher you will learn 12 different techniques on using them. The class starts at 11am and should take 2-3 hours but I have to know your coming so book your place ASAP.

Jan x

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So much to tell you!

Oh, my word. Have I been a busy bee lately  - So busy that I haven't had the time to blog at all (I know, I know that's nothing new...).

Firstly, I start my new job on the 14th July - really excited, but sooooo nervous.  We have managed to get more decorating done in the house and now that I don't have to keep to boring neutral colours, I have been very getting very adventurous.

Then there is the new Stampin' Up! catalogue.  I have received my new catties through the post today and its has some brilliant new products.  My Club ladies are going to love getting their catalogues when I deliver their orders - brace yourselves girls...!

I have also been getting familiar with my new venture at South Hill Designs - there are some amazing promotions at the end of this post so if you want the chance to get some free products from their range of gorgeous lockets and charms, read the end of the post for more info.

Anyway, enough of my whaffle.  Here is the birthday card I made for my SU Mum Sara.

I cut out two Label Card Framelits and embossed one before flipping it upside down and adhering to the back section of the other.  Here are the items I used, if you would like to find out more, just click on the item.

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

Now, what about these offers with South Hill Designs?  Well, if fancy a girly afternoon or evening with some of your friends, book a party and if the sales from the party come to over £165 you get free products.

Normally, the free product amount works out at 10%, but this is being doubled to 20% for parties booked and orders placed before 14th July.  You can also get items at 1/2 price depending on the total of the sales and if one of your friends books their own party.  The party I held at the beginning of June had over £80 in free products and two half price items!!!

Social
Sales                    Hostess  Rewards     Double Rewards            ½ Price Item

£160 - £239                   10%                              20%                                     1^st Item

£240 - £399                   15%                              30%                                     2^nd Item

£400 - £799                   20%                             40%                                     3^rd Item

£800                               25%                              50%                                     4^th
Item

For each

Social Event booked at your party, you may choose any item from the collection at 50% off the retail price.  Your choice will ship once the booking occurs.

If that wasn't enough excitement, look at this baby.

If you join SHD from now until next Tuesday the Small Social starter kit is the normal price, £191 + £6.95 delivery for over £500 in product,

PLUS

you also get the Summer Magic kit free (a screen, a coin and 10 charms)

AND

the TOP 50 CHARMS FREE - this works out at over £800 in products plus some marketting materials to help you set up and promote your own business.

Now if you are wondering what this looks like, see this photo.

Field Flowers

Yet another stamp set I've loved the look of, bought and never used - Field Flowers.

It's a great set which lends itself to any occasion and the sentiments are lovely too.









The stamp set isn't the only item I've used for the first time to make this card, there's the silver bakers twine, Hexigan Hive and Banner Framelits.

I'm feeling a bit delicate at the minute as I had a car accident this afternoon, nothing serious thankfully. A car ran into the back of me so I'm expecting to ache in the morning!

All being well, I'm planning a card making class 'Two Step Stamping' and also a launch party for the South Hill Designs Lockets. But I'm sure by then all be fine by Saturday.

Saturday 7th June
12 til 2pm Cardmaking Class
- make three cards using the two step stamping techniques for £10 (£8 to team members)

4 til 6pm South Hill Designs Launch Party
- come and have a play making your own personalised lockets using the stunning products from SHD. No hard sell, I promise. The brand is so new in the UK the official launch isn't until July.

If you a play or just want to find out more about free and half price items, come along. But if you can't make it I've got some catalogues so contact me and I'll bob one in the post to you.

If you fancy coming to the class or the Launch Party, just let me know so I can make sure I have everything (including cake!) ready.

Jan x

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