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Looking forward to seeing you there!

Stampin' Up Promotion for August

This is the fantastic two step stamp promotion that Stampin' Up! are offering this month. 20% OFF!!!!!

If you would like to place an order please contact me my e-mail address is stampincatherine@gmail.com
This offer is valid until the end of August 2010

Stampin' Up! Melon Mambo Box

Here is another box... I made this one a while ago. I got this idea from a template but adapted it slightly.

Supplies:- One sheet of Melon Mambo card stock, scraps of very vanilla and rich razzleberry to make the flowers, Boho Blossoms punch and whisper white1/4" Grosgrain ribbon

Stampin' Up! Christmas box

HI all it has been a while since I have posted.... but I have been busy with the kids and with creating! I know it may be a bit too early to start thinking about Christmas but for us crafters it is never too early!!! This is a Christmas box that could be filled with sweet treats or a small gift. This is not my idea and the tutorial for it can be found here what a great little box it is and the tutorial for it is very easy to follow.

Supplies Used:- One sheet of 12x12 kraft card stock, patterned paper and cardstock from the I wish scrapbooking kit and old olive satin ribbon.

Stampin' Up Big tree card

Sorry it has been a while! This card was made using the Sweet Pea designer series paper and the stitched felt Sweet Pea pieces.

Stampin' Up! Sweet Treat Cups

I would just love to get this through the post! What a great idea these little cups are!
I have not got the stamp set that fits perfectly with the cup so I used a stamp set that worked well with it.
The stamp set is a level one hostess set- Darling Dots. The only way to get it is to host a party or become demonstrator! The perks of the job... I love it!
Stamps:-Level one hostess set- Darling Dots. Card Stock:- Always Artichoke and Whisper White. Inks:- Real Red, Glorious Green and Green Galore. Other items used:- Sweet treat cup, tin foil, 1 3/4" circle punch and real red ribbon.

Stampin' Up Fun With My Sister

My sister and I have had so much fun over the past couple of days. We have both been off work so have crafted non stop. However, the house is now in a disgusting mess. Oh well!

This card is designed by my sister.
This is what she used to make it:- Stamps-Background stamp- Paisley, Crazy for Cupcakes. Card Stock:- Brilliant Blue, Pink Passion and Whisper White. Inks:- Brilliant Blue and Pink Passion. Other items used:- Scallop Oval, Large Oval, Blender Pen and Whisper White 1/4" Whisper white Ribbon

Stampin' Up Sweet Pea covered Diary

Hi, I have been very busy in my Stampin' Up life. Last Saturday I went to my first Inspiring Inkin' team meeting. It was a whole day of fantastic projects, techniques and great advice about everything Stampin' Up!
I met so many wonderful Stampin' Up demonstrators, with such fantastic talent. I had such a wonderful day. I wish I could do it every weekend!

We had to make at least 10 card swaps, I wish I could share what I swapped but foolishly I gave them all away. However, saying that I got 10 great swaps in return. For those of you who are waiting on my flower tutorial... I am working on it. Just trying to find a quite moment when you won't hear screaming children in the background.

I have been organising my stamping area and sorting out my Stampin' Up! paperwork. I became aware of the appalling mess of my diary so this is how I made it look more exciting.

My First Stampin' Up! Party

BEFORE

AFTER!!!

I had my first Stampin' Up! Party last night. It went really well, we all had a fantastic time. I was very nervous to start with but soon got into the swing of things.

We made a card and the bag pictured below. The bag is made from the Sweet Pea designer paper and chocolate chip card stock. I can't wait for the next party!

Stampin' Up! Flight of the Butterfly

Here is a really quick card I made today.
Stamp set: Flight of the Butterfly
Card stock/ paper: Rose Red, kraft, Designer Series Paper Stack- Sweet Pea
Ink: Whisper White
Punches:Butterfly and Scallop Edge
Ribbon: Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Stampin' Up Punch art Penguin

I have been having so much fun with the Stampin' Up! punches. I hope to share some of the ideas I have come up with you all over the coming weeks. Here is my punch art penguin.
Punches:
Oval punch - for the tummy and wing;
1" circle punch- for the head;
1/4" circle punch - for the eye;
1/2" circle punch- cut in half for the feet;
5-petal flower- cut off one petal for the beak.
Card stock:
Pumpkin pie;
whisper white;
basic black.
I also used:champagne mist to highlight the black card stock.

Stampin' Up! Catalogue link

Just to let you all know I have now placed a link on the side bar of my blog to the current Stampin' Up catalogues. I will be posting an e-mail address which will enable you to place an order with me.
I have spent most of the day creating, I am still playing around with the Fox and Friends stamp set! I have also been creating some punch art with the Stampin' Up! punches. I am still amazed what you can make from a few small scraps of paper. I will be sharing some of these tomorrow.

Stampin' Up! Fox and Friends

I love this new stamp set from the mini catalogue (117020 page12).

I stamped a whole sheet of whisper white with the stamp set and then cut it up to the sizes I needed.
Stuff I used...
Stamp set
Fox and Friends
Cardstock
Always artichoke
Inks
Pumpkin pie
Brilliant blue
Real red
Summer sun
Pixie pink
Taken with teal
Other equipment
Scallop circle punch
1 3/4" circle punch
Paper trimmer
Snail adhesive

Stampin' Up! Pencil pot holder

I went to the shops today and once again came back with what I didn't need. Sainsbury's had a Sale on these pencils with a holder ( just 50p) . Needless to say I bought the lot!
I used paper that has retired from the 2008-2009 catalogue. It made me realise if there is something you really like you should get it before it is gone for good. I scalloped Pixie in Pink card stock with the scalloped border punch and placed it around the top and the bottom of the container. I punched out three scalloped circles and fluffed them up to provide a little more dimension. 3/4" and the 1/4" circle punches were used for the centre of the flower. I finished if off with 1/4" striped Grosgrain Pumpkin Pie ribbon tied in a bow around the whole thing.

Stampin' Up! Post it note holder

These Post it note holders were made using Stampin' Up! products (apart from the googly eyes).

Craft fair

As promised here are the pictures of our stall. The takings weren't great but the sun was out and I enjoyed the morning.

Some exciting news!

I am now a Stampin' Up demonstrator. Over the next few weeks I will put links up to the catalogues etc.
I have done loads of crafting and I will be sharing it with you all soon. My sister and I are running a craft stall in a local community centre tomorrow so we have been VERY busy. I have done so much crafting I have what I am going to term as crafters neck! I am so stiff from leaning over my desk/working on the floor I have managed to hurt my neck/back. I will put up some pictures of our stall tomorrow.

For now here are a couple of the little Easter bags I made for my family 20 in total. 

This idea was a Stampin' Up!party I went to. Thank you Amanda!

Paper flowers - Mother's Day Gift

This was the Mother's Day Gift I made for Rich's mum and my mum. I am not sure if they liked them or not or thought I was completely mad!

Stampin' Up Crazy for Cupcakes - card 2

Here are another couple of cards I made, the supplies are the same as yesterday with the addition of a small piece of Tempting Turquoise card stock and a blender pen.

Stampin' Up Crazy for Cupcakes

I set myself a challenge today to use a stamps et I have not used before. Over the next few days I will post the other cards I made.
Supplies:- Stampin' Up Kraft cards stock 4"x4" for the card base, stamps are from the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set (page 32 ), Patterns Designer Series Paper - Rose red ( page 76), scalloped boarder punch, tab punch, Stampin' Glitter in rose pink, brad taken from the Soft Subtles tub and finally Black StazOn.