Good Morning
It's that time of the year again! With a spend of £45.00 (product sales, before shipping and handling), or hosting a workshop of at least £300.00 (product sales, before shipping and handling) you can earn one free Sale-A-Bration set in addition to any other benefits that you may be eligible for. Follow this link to see this gorgeous sale: http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/images/SAB11_UK.pdf which is on from today until 28th February 2011.
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Thursday, 30 December 2010
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
A couple of mugs
Good Evening All
Even though it's the festive season and time for a little rest I've not been able to resist doing a little crafting and the below just seemed like a very good way to showcase some stamp sets. It's a couple of mug's, very clever idea - sold to put photographs in but, that's clearly not what sprang to mind when I saw them. Take a look and let me know what you think.
One of my fellow SU demo's, Sara, has previously done some of these, using mugs from a certain coffee shop too. Take a look at her blog as she's put some instructions on if you'd like to follow them.
Stamp set's used: Greenhouse Garden and Natures Nest
Wheel used: Sandy Speckles
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Even though it's the festive season and time for a little rest I've not been able to resist doing a little crafting and the below just seemed like a very good way to showcase some stamp sets. It's a couple of mug's, very clever idea - sold to put photographs in but, that's clearly not what sprang to mind when I saw them. Take a look and let me know what you think.
One of my fellow SU demo's, Sara, has previously done some of these, using mugs from a certain coffee shop too. Take a look at her blog as she's put some instructions on if you'd like to follow them.
Wheel used: Sandy Speckles
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Friday, 24 December 2010
Christmas Wishes
Good Morning All
Wishing you all a wonderfull Christmas with family and friends. Thank you for visiting my blog throughout the year and best wishes for the New Year 2011.
Loraine
Wishing you all a wonderfull Christmas with family and friends. Thank you for visiting my blog throughout the year and best wishes for the New Year 2011.
Loraine
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Dashing through the snow..............
Good Morning All
Well more snowfall for us last night in Shropshire and another day walking to work for me, only because I'm too scared to take the car out of the garage really, never the less it is beautifull out there. Perhaps this year I'll experience my first truly white Christmas and this, for me at least, is very exciting.
I've been doing a little more wrapping, this time using Dasher for the wrapping and the tag. There is something very theraputic about sitting stamping Dasher again and again until you're happy with the wrapping paper you're creating.
Stamp used: Dasher
Loraine
Well more snowfall for us last night in Shropshire and another day walking to work for me, only because I'm too scared to take the car out of the garage really, never the less it is beautifull out there. Perhaps this year I'll experience my first truly white Christmas and this, for me at least, is very exciting.
I've been doing a little more wrapping, this time using Dasher for the wrapping and the tag. There is something very theraputic about sitting stamping Dasher again and again until you're happy with the wrapping paper you're creating.
Loraine
Monday, 20 December 2010
Bags and Tags
Good Afternoon all
Well I thought that I'd show you what I've been up to, once again with my Serene Snowflakes stamp set. Stamping is such a versatile hobby and there are so very many things that you can stamp and improve, as you'll see in a minute. One plain very dark grey paper bag transformed along with a matching tag!
Stamp set used: Serene Snowflakes
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Well I thought that I'd show you what I've been up to, once again with my Serene Snowflakes stamp set. Stamping is such a versatile hobby and there are so very many things that you can stamp and improve, as you'll see in a minute. One plain very dark grey paper bag transformed along with a matching tag!
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Saturday, 18 December 2010
Last Class of the year (Serene Snowflakes)
Good Afternoon All
Well, we managed to squeeze in our last craft class of the year this morning before the snow really started to come down. We had a great time creating a "cracker" and a matching card. The cracker idea came from a fellow SU demonstrator Zoe Tant, who did a wonderfull tutorial to make this gorgeous little box.
Perhaps that 25cm of snow predicted for our area may yet fall today! My husband has been stuck coming home from the gym for about an hour/hour and a half now and it's only about 5 miles from home.........oh dear, I'm glad I stayed indoors to craft.
What about a White Christmas? It's so beautifull to look at the snow falling from the sky....just gorgeous, just not so great when it melts and turns to ice though. I think I'll just hibernate inside and finish off my Christmas wrapping.
Stamp set used: Serene Snowflakes
Punches used: 1/2" and 1" circle punches
Accents used: Brads and ribbon
Stay Safe and Warm
Loraine
Well, we managed to squeeze in our last craft class of the year this morning before the snow really started to come down. We had a great time creating a "cracker" and a matching card. The cracker idea came from a fellow SU demonstrator Zoe Tant, who did a wonderfull tutorial to make this gorgeous little box.
Perhaps that 25cm of snow predicted for our area may yet fall today! My husband has been stuck coming home from the gym for about an hour/hour and a half now and it's only about 5 miles from home.........oh dear, I'm glad I stayed indoors to craft.
What about a White Christmas? It's so beautifull to look at the snow falling from the sky....just gorgeous, just not so great when it melts and turns to ice though. I think I'll just hibernate inside and finish off my Christmas wrapping.
Punches used: 1/2" and 1" circle punches
Accents used: Brads and ribbon
Stay Safe and Warm
Loraine
Saturday, 11 December 2010
Natures Nest
Good Evening All
Well we had a fantastic craft class this morning, many belly laughs had and at least two people went home with sore sides from that much laughing, what can I say it's a great way to spend 2 hours on a Saturday morning.
We made a card and a bookmark, everything was going to plan with the card, everyone worked well minus a few wonky pricked lines (which can always be covered up if necessary - no mistakes in crafting, only solutions to accidental mishaps). Then we moved on to the bookmark, well...........this is where all the problems began and ended. I decided to use an alphabet set from my stash but as with all alphabet sets, there are not enough vowles to go around. Perhaps if I'd suggested the stamp-a-ma-jig everything would have gone to plan, saying that though we were using versamark ink which is "invisible" so maybe not. We got there in the end though and everyones bookmarks looked lovely, each and every one was different it has to be said.
At this point I suggested a techniques class to which everyone agreed but also agreed that they would probably forget the technique by the time they next came to use it if we did not actually create with it in the same class as it was learned.
Take a look at what we created and let me know what you think.
Stamp sets used: Natures Nest and Curly Cute
Wheel used: Sandy Speckles
Accessories used: Matt Pack and pricking tool
14 days to Christmas, Happy Crafting
Loraine
Well we had a fantastic craft class this morning, many belly laughs had and at least two people went home with sore sides from that much laughing, what can I say it's a great way to spend 2 hours on a Saturday morning.
We made a card and a bookmark, everything was going to plan with the card, everyone worked well minus a few wonky pricked lines (which can always be covered up if necessary - no mistakes in crafting, only solutions to accidental mishaps). Then we moved on to the bookmark, well...........this is where all the problems began and ended. I decided to use an alphabet set from my stash but as with all alphabet sets, there are not enough vowles to go around. Perhaps if I'd suggested the stamp-a-ma-jig everything would have gone to plan, saying that though we were using versamark ink which is "invisible" so maybe not. We got there in the end though and everyones bookmarks looked lovely, each and every one was different it has to be said.
At this point I suggested a techniques class to which everyone agreed but also agreed that they would probably forget the technique by the time they next came to use it if we did not actually create with it in the same class as it was learned.
Take a look at what we created and let me know what you think.
Wheel used: Sandy Speckles
Accessories used: Matt Pack and pricking tool
14 days to Christmas, Happy Crafting
Loraine
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Love is like a butterfly
Good Morning All
Hope you're all well this chilly week, we're back down to about -9 this morning which is a bit too frosty for me and I'm not even sure the dogs will want to go out for their walk, yesterday was a bit of a skate already!
I did a couple of craft fairs this last weekend which were most enjoyable. There really are some creative people out there. To keep myself busy and my fingers warm while at the fairs I made a few things and I really liked the simplicity of the below card..........so pretty, even if I do say so myself.
Stamp set used: Butterfly Prints
Accessories: Mat Pack and Piercing Tool
Loraine
Hope you're all well this chilly week, we're back down to about -9 this morning which is a bit too frosty for me and I'm not even sure the dogs will want to go out for their walk, yesterday was a bit of a skate already!
I did a couple of craft fairs this last weekend which were most enjoyable. There really are some creative people out there. To keep myself busy and my fingers warm while at the fairs I made a few things and I really liked the simplicity of the below card..........so pretty, even if I do say so myself.
Accessories: Mat Pack and Piercing Tool
Loraine
Friday, 3 December 2010
Shifnal Christmas Fair
Good Morning All
Just a quick post this morning to tell you that I'll be at the Shifnal Christmas Fair (held in the village hall) tomorrow 10am-4pm. If anyone is in the area, pop past and say hello, it would be lovely to see you.
Loraine
Just a quick post this morning to tell you that I'll be at the Shifnal Christmas Fair (held in the village hall) tomorrow 10am-4pm. If anyone is in the area, pop past and say hello, it would be lovely to see you.
Stamp set's used: Dasher and Tiny Tags
Punch Used: Medium Jewelery Tag Punch
Loraine
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Serene Snowflakes
Good Afternoon All
Well today's card is all about what's outside my window..............yip, that's it some lovely snow and snowflakes. I love the snow, I guess that comes from growing up in sunnier climes and not seeing any as a child.
I have only just discovered a lovely product that Stampin' Up! do and that is heat and stick powder. Brilliant product for sticking glitter as it does not "shed" once it's on your card. This of course is a bit of a bonus at any time of the year but mainly at Christmas time when it's always nice to add a bit of sparkle or in my case, a lot!
Stamp set used: Serene Snowflakes
Product used: Heat & Stick Powder and dazzling diamonds
Keep warm and happy crafting
Loraine
Well today's card is all about what's outside my window..............yip, that's it some lovely snow and snowflakes. I love the snow, I guess that comes from growing up in sunnier climes and not seeing any as a child.
I have only just discovered a lovely product that Stampin' Up! do and that is heat and stick powder. Brilliant product for sticking glitter as it does not "shed" once it's on your card. This of course is a bit of a bonus at any time of the year but mainly at Christmas time when it's always nice to add a bit of sparkle or in my case, a lot!
Product used: Heat & Stick Powder and dazzling diamonds
Keep warm and happy crafting
Loraine
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Butterfly Prints
Good Afternoon All
Hope you're all well. We've slightly thawed out from the -9 of this morning and frozen snow left on the ground from Friday night......brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Saying that, it is beautifull outside now and the sun is shinning brightly with blue, blue skies.
Yesterday in class we made two lovely cards, one of which is on my non-SU projects page and the other of which is below. I really love this butterfly set and the fact that you can choose to either put the antenna (feelers) on the butterflies or not as it is a two-step stamping set. Some of my ladies in class yesterday had not used the stamp-a-ma-jig before but they soon got the hang of it and loved using it to make their gorgeous cards. This was after they'd finished laughing at me for calling them antlers the whole way through class instead of antenna or feelers. What can I say it's all in keeping with the Christmas spirit.
Stamp set used: Butterfly Prints
Punch Used: Butterfly Extra-Large
Accessory used: Stamp-a-ma-jig
Accents: Basic Rhinestones and Champagne Shimmer paint
Loraine
Hope you're all well. We've slightly thawed out from the -9 of this morning and frozen snow left on the ground from Friday night......brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Saying that, it is beautifull outside now and the sun is shinning brightly with blue, blue skies.
Yesterday in class we made two lovely cards, one of which is on my non-SU projects page and the other of which is below. I really love this butterfly set and the fact that you can choose to either put the antenna (feelers) on the butterflies or not as it is a two-step stamping set. Some of my ladies in class yesterday had not used the stamp-a-ma-jig before but they soon got the hang of it and loved using it to make their gorgeous cards. This was after they'd finished laughing at me for calling them antlers the whole way through class instead of antenna or feelers. What can I say it's all in keeping with the Christmas spirit.
Punch Used: Butterfly Extra-Large
Accessory used: Stamp-a-ma-jig
Accents: Basic Rhinestones and Champagne Shimmer paint
Loraine
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Tree Trimmings
Good Afternoon All
Hope you're all well on this chilly day. Time to get out the winter woolies I feel.
Well, since we've had the bit of news that Stampin' Up! have withdrawn the Ornament Extra-Large punch from purchase until further notice, I set about thinking what people could do should they wish to create a 3 dimensional Christmas card or even "bauble" for their tree. There are of course the lovely stamp set's: Contempo Christmas and Delightfull Decorations but alternate to that you could also use Tree Trimmings which is a gorgeous little set with many uses.
Stamp set's used: Tree Trimmings and Curly Cute
Wheel Used: Soft Holly
Shimmer Paint used
Loraine
Hope you're all well on this chilly day. Time to get out the winter woolies I feel.
Well, since we've had the bit of news that Stampin' Up! have withdrawn the Ornament Extra-Large punch from purchase until further notice, I set about thinking what people could do should they wish to create a 3 dimensional Christmas card or even "bauble" for their tree. There are of course the lovely stamp set's: Contempo Christmas and Delightfull Decorations but alternate to that you could also use Tree Trimmings which is a gorgeous little set with many uses.
Wheel Used: Soft Holly
Shimmer Paint used
Loraine
Saturday, 20 November 2010
Garden Whimsy
Good Evening all
We had a lovely class this morning, everyone enjoyed themselves and went away with two projects to be proud of. We made a card and a gift card holder using garden whimsy. These two projects could either be used together or given as seperate cards.
I think that most of my class members had two people in mind for their projects which is absolutely brilliant and even better was the fact that each person's card was slightly different. I'm always pleased when they have the confidence to use the same stamp set but do things a little differently to what I'm suggesting, it is after all their card that they have to be proud to give away.
It was a bit of a dull day here today, so apologies for the darkness of the pictures.
Stamp set used: Garden Whimsy
Other products: Stampin' Pastels and brads
Loraine
We had a lovely class this morning, everyone enjoyed themselves and went away with two projects to be proud of. We made a card and a gift card holder using garden whimsy. These two projects could either be used together or given as seperate cards.
I think that most of my class members had two people in mind for their projects which is absolutely brilliant and even better was the fact that each person's card was slightly different. I'm always pleased when they have the confidence to use the same stamp set but do things a little differently to what I'm suggesting, it is after all their card that they have to be proud to give away.
It was a bit of a dull day here today, so apologies for the darkness of the pictures.
Other products: Stampin' Pastels and brads
Loraine
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Christmas Gift Tags
Good Afternoon All
Well, we're fast aproaching Christmas and as I have been doing over the past weeks, I thought that I'd show you another idea but for Christmas Tags, I've used two gorgeous stamp sets. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Stamps used: Serene Snowflakes and Dasher
Loraine
Well, we're fast aproaching Christmas and as I have been doing over the past weeks, I thought that I'd show you another idea but for Christmas Tags, I've used two gorgeous stamp sets. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Loraine
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Sweet little birdie
Good Afternoon All
I hope you're all well on this dull day. Yukk, but on the bright side it's all the more reason to spend some time crafting.
Stamp set used: Punch Potpourri (level 1 hostess set)
Punch Used: Extra-Large Two-Step Bird Punch
Accents: Champagne Shimmer Paint and Basic Pearls
Happy Crafting
Loraine
I hope you're all well on this dull day. Yukk, but on the bright side it's all the more reason to spend some time crafting.
Punch Used: Extra-Large Two-Step Bird Punch
Accents: Champagne Shimmer Paint and Basic Pearls
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Sunday, 14 November 2010
Gift box and card
Good Afternoon All
This week in class we made an Easel card and pizza style box, gift set. It all turned out very well and everyone really enjoyed themselves creating, chatting and eating a gluten free cake. Yumm, yumm this was really delicious and since one of my class atendee's is coeliac she very kindly made us a cake, it's always such a shame when everyone else is having cake etc and Jill cant join in so for a change - yayy, she could!
Take a look at what we created with some lovely papers from my stash and a gorgeous stamp.
Stamp sets used: Dasher, Curly Cute
Accessories: Stampin' Pastels
Happy Crafting
Loraine
This week in class we made an Easel card and pizza style box, gift set. It all turned out very well and everyone really enjoyed themselves creating, chatting and eating a gluten free cake. Yumm, yumm this was really delicious and since one of my class atendee's is coeliac she very kindly made us a cake, it's always such a shame when everyone else is having cake etc and Jill cant join in so for a change - yayy, she could!
Take a look at what we created with some lovely papers from my stash and a gorgeous stamp.
Accessories: Stampin' Pastels
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
Serene Snowflakes (gift box and card)
Good Afternoon All
Well, I've had a busy few days, starting last Wednesday evening when I had a lovely workshop with a great group of crafting ladies. Thursday I went to the NEC for the Craft Fair and then went away for a quiet few days to Anglesey, I've not been before and it's lovely there especially when the sun shines - which it did every morning we were there! Horay!
I thought that I'd show you the projects that we made last week in our workshop, we used a lovely Christmas set with some gorgeous paper, ink and ribbon. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Stamp set used: Serene Snowflakes
Accessories used: Mat Pack and Paper Piercing tool
For accent: pearls and champagne shimmer
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Well, I've had a busy few days, starting last Wednesday evening when I had a lovely workshop with a great group of crafting ladies. Thursday I went to the NEC for the Craft Fair and then went away for a quiet few days to Anglesey, I've not been before and it's lovely there especially when the sun shines - which it did every morning we were there! Horay!
I thought that I'd show you the projects that we made last week in our workshop, we used a lovely Christmas set with some gorgeous paper, ink and ribbon. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Accessories used: Mat Pack and Paper Piercing tool
For accent: pearls and champagne shimmer
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Bundling up for Christmas
Good Morning All
I thought that I'd share some wonderfull product news with you all today. If you order a Christmas bundle, you can get a FREE spool of ribbon. How exciting and it does help that these ribbons look really scrummy. Follow the link below to see what I'm taking about.
http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/documents/Bundle_Up_Christmas_1010_UK.pdf
Loraine
I thought that I'd share some wonderfull product news with you all today. If you order a Christmas bundle, you can get a FREE spool of ribbon. How exciting and it does help that these ribbons look really scrummy. Follow the link below to see what I'm taking about.
http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/documents/Bundle_Up_Christmas_1010_UK.pdf
Loraine
Saturday, 30 October 2010
Greenhouse Garden
Good Afternoon All
Hopefully your weekend is treating you well. I have the house to myself this weekend as my husband has gone to Aberdovey for a weekend of windsurfing. Hmmmm, now how many cards can I make before he comes back??
Today in class I had 4 lovely ladies join me and we made a card and gift box set. This little box was so easy to make - well compared to some we've tried. There is only one side to stick down and as much as I love using Tombow or sticky strip a nice easy box is fab at times, especially as there's then more time to play with one of my favourite stamp sets.
Stamp set's used: Greenhouse Garden, All A Flutter and Curly Cute.
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Hopefully your weekend is treating you well. I have the house to myself this weekend as my husband has gone to Aberdovey for a weekend of windsurfing. Hmmmm, now how many cards can I make before he comes back??
Today in class I had 4 lovely ladies join me and we made a card and gift box set. This little box was so easy to make - well compared to some we've tried. There is only one side to stick down and as much as I love using Tombow or sticky strip a nice easy box is fab at times, especially as there's then more time to play with one of my favourite stamp sets.
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Monday, 25 October 2010
Tree Trimmings with a bit of shimmer
Good Evening
I've been "playing" with a lovely little Christmas set this afternoon and put together a pretty dark but sparkly card. To be honest, I got the inspiration from a catalogue that was put through our door today showing shop bought cards, personally I think this one is soooo much better. Unfortunately the layering of the baubles is not that visible in the picture but actually creates a lovely 2D effect
Stamp set used: Tree Trimings
Wheel used: Soft Holly
Embossing Powder: Black and Gold
Shimmer Paint: Champagne Mist
Loraine
I've been "playing" with a lovely little Christmas set this afternoon and put together a pretty dark but sparkly card. To be honest, I got the inspiration from a catalogue that was put through our door today showing shop bought cards, personally I think this one is soooo much better. Unfortunately the layering of the baubles is not that visible in the picture but actually creates a lovely 2D effect
Wheel used: Soft Holly
Embossing Powder: Black and Gold
Shimmer Paint: Champagne Mist
Loraine
Sunday, 24 October 2010
Flowers
Good Afternoon
What a beautifully sunny afternoon we have here in Shropshire today, just gorgeous. Just looking out of the window (from inside the warm house) you feel as though you could go out in your shorts and T-Shirt but at 4 degrees, I dont think so.
This week in craft class we did two very different cards, one a Christmas card and the other a general thinking of you card. To see the Christmas card, please pop over to my Non SU Projects gallery to see the cheeky snowman (scroll down to the bottom of the page). For the thinking of you card we made a flower out of a 3" x 3" square piece of card which caused many giggles and looks of disbelief when I started explaining how to do it, to looks of amazement and delight when it actually turned out as it should have and as promised by me at the beginning of class. We also use the Extra-Lage Two-Step Bird Punch to create the leaves and "fronds" of the flower. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Stamp set's used: Curly Cute and Simply Said
Punch Used: Extra-Large Two-Step Bird
Accessory used: Crimper
Loraine
What a beautifully sunny afternoon we have here in Shropshire today, just gorgeous. Just looking out of the window (from inside the warm house) you feel as though you could go out in your shorts and T-Shirt but at 4 degrees, I dont think so.
This week in craft class we did two very different cards, one a Christmas card and the other a general thinking of you card. To see the Christmas card, please pop over to my Non SU Projects gallery to see the cheeky snowman (scroll down to the bottom of the page). For the thinking of you card we made a flower out of a 3" x 3" square piece of card which caused many giggles and looks of disbelief when I started explaining how to do it, to looks of amazement and delight when it actually turned out as it should have and as promised by me at the beginning of class. We also use the Extra-Lage Two-Step Bird Punch to create the leaves and "fronds" of the flower. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Punch Used: Extra-Large Two-Step Bird
Accessory used: Crimper
Loraine
Thursday, 21 October 2010
A quick Christmas Card
Good Evening All
Well, my computer is working on and off and while it's on I thought I'd post a quick card, really it is a quick card using a cute litte stamp, I've used blender pens to pick up the ink to colour the tree and used some champagne shimmer paint for the star.
Stamp set used: Fun & Fast Notes
Accessories: Blender Pens
Loraine
Well, my computer is working on and off and while it's on I thought I'd post a quick card, really it is a quick card using a cute litte stamp, I've used blender pens to pick up the ink to colour the tree and used some champagne shimmer paint for the star.
Accessories: Blender Pens
Loraine
Monday, 18 October 2010
Saturday's class - Christmas
Good Evening All
I hope that you're all well. I'm having a bit of trouble with my computer, actually I think it's pretty much broken but have just managed to get it working again long enough I hope to post.
This week in class we made a card and a box, both for Christmas - surprise, surprise we're in full swing now! The box was made of paper from my stash but I did use SU brads, linen thread and the Extra-Large Boho Blossom punch to make the tie closure. Take a look and let me know what you think of the two quite different projects. I say this because usually when we do a card and a box, they match. Not in this instance though.
Stamp set's used: Tree Trimings, Curly Cute and Serene Snowflakes
Punches used: Scallop Trim Corner and Scallop Edge Border
Punch Used: Boho Blossoms Extra-Large
Happy Crafting and if you dont see me here for a while, I've not dissapeared but just dont have a computer that works!
Loraine
I hope that you're all well. I'm having a bit of trouble with my computer, actually I think it's pretty much broken but have just managed to get it working again long enough I hope to post.
This week in class we made a card and a box, both for Christmas - surprise, surprise we're in full swing now! The box was made of paper from my stash but I did use SU brads, linen thread and the Extra-Large Boho Blossom punch to make the tie closure. Take a look and let me know what you think of the two quite different projects. I say this because usually when we do a card and a box, they match. Not in this instance though.
Punches used: Scallop Trim Corner and Scallop Edge Border
Happy Crafting and if you dont see me here for a while, I've not dissapeared but just dont have a computer that works!
Loraine
Friday, 15 October 2010
Level 1 hostess set
Good Evening All
Not posted anything this week so thought that I'd show you a quick card using one of the hostess level 1 set's and a few others.
I LOVE this set, it's just gorgeous and can be earned if you hold a party with a spend over a certain amount, what makes this set even more special is that it can be used with co-ordinating Stampin' Up! punches. There is one more stamp in this set which is a butterfly but that was just going a little too far to put that one on my card too and besides I dont own the butterly punch yet and was far to lazy, in this instance, to cut it out!
Stamp set's used: Punch Potpourri (level 1 hostess) and Curly Cute
Punches used: Full Heart Punch, Extra-Large Two-Step Bird Punch, Boho Blossoms Extra-Large Punch, Scallop Trim Corner and Scallop Trim Border
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Not posted anything this week so thought that I'd show you a quick card using one of the hostess level 1 set's and a few others.
I LOVE this set, it's just gorgeous and can be earned if you hold a party with a spend over a certain amount, what makes this set even more special is that it can be used with co-ordinating Stampin' Up! punches. There is one more stamp in this set which is a butterfly but that was just going a little too far to put that one on my card too and besides I dont own the butterly punch yet and was far to lazy, in this instance, to cut it out!
Punches used: Full Heart Punch, Extra-Large Two-Step Bird Punch, Boho Blossoms Extra-Large Punch, Scallop Trim Corner and Scallop Trim Border
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Saturday, 9 October 2010
Workshops and Class
Good Evening all
I trust that you're all well. I've had a busy week this week with two workshops and my Saturday morning craft class but I've met some lovely crafty ladies along the way and we've all, from beginner to experienced, had a good time crafting and nattering.
I'll show you two of the cards that we've done this week as the other done in class today was by request and already on my blog about a week ago (Vintage Vogue with a "yo-yo" and button).
Stamp set's used: Dasher, Serene Snowflakes and Tiny Tags
Wheel used: Soft Holly
Shimmer paint, dazzling diamonds and basic pearls used for accents
Happy Crafting
Loraine
I trust that you're all well. I've had a busy week this week with two workshops and my Saturday morning craft class but I've met some lovely crafty ladies along the way and we've all, from beginner to experienced, had a good time crafting and nattering.
I'll show you two of the cards that we've done this week as the other done in class today was by request and already on my blog about a week ago (Vintage Vogue with a "yo-yo" and button).
Wheel used: Soft Holly
Shimmer paint, dazzling diamonds and basic pearls used for accents
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Monday, 4 October 2010
Vintage Vogue (Roses)
Good Morning All
Hope you're all well and ready for the dry day that we're supposed to get in many parts of the UK today.
I can finally show you this lovely card - biased opinion or what! This card was given to one of my dear friends for her birthday and although made over a week ago, I could not show it to you before she received it. I love this stamp set as there are so many creations that can be made using it.
Stamp set used: Vintage Vogue, Tiny Tags
Punches used for leaves: Extra-Large Two-Step Bird and medium jewelery tag
Accessories used: Piercing tool and mat pack
Loraine
Hope you're all well and ready for the dry day that we're supposed to get in many parts of the UK today.
I can finally show you this lovely card - biased opinion or what! This card was given to one of my dear friends for her birthday and although made over a week ago, I could not show it to you before she received it. I love this stamp set as there are so many creations that can be made using it.
Punches used for leaves: Extra-Large Two-Step Bird and medium jewelery tag
Accessories used: Piercing tool and mat pack
Loraine
Saturday, 2 October 2010
Greenhouse Garden (fancy fold card)
Good Afternoon All
It's been a lovely morning here in Shropshire today, I started my day with a dash up our local hill (or mountain depending on who you ask), The Wrekin, it was absolutely gorgeous at the top which compensated for the 25 minute dash up. 50 minutes in total up and down.
Then on to craft class which was brilliant as always, a few new techniques today in paper folding and some distressing. The stamp set used can be used with the stamp-a-ma-jig but we chose not to use it today, for effect. I love teaching new techniques and then watching my class members grow, become more confident and get better and better at it when we do them again!
Stamp set used: Greenhouse Garden
Loraine
It's been a lovely morning here in Shropshire today, I started my day with a dash up our local hill (or mountain depending on who you ask), The Wrekin, it was absolutely gorgeous at the top which compensated for the 25 minute dash up. 50 minutes in total up and down.
Then on to craft class which was brilliant as always, a few new techniques today in paper folding and some distressing. The stamp set used can be used with the stamp-a-ma-jig but we chose not to use it today, for effect. I love teaching new techniques and then watching my class members grow, become more confident and get better and better at it when we do them again!
Loraine
Friday, 1 October 2010
2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogue
Good Afternoon All
Yes, it's true it's the 1st October today and I can now share the brand new Idea Book and Catalogue with you. If you'd like to order your very own copy of this wonderfull glossy book, please drop me a line or send me an e-mail but if you cant wait to dive right in, please follow the link below: http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/flash/en-GB/20100901/
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Yes, it's true it's the 1st October today and I can now share the brand new Idea Book and Catalogue with you. If you'd like to order your very own copy of this wonderfull glossy book, please drop me a line or send me an e-mail but if you cant wait to dive right in, please follow the link below: http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/flash/en-GB/20100901/
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Vintage Vogue
Good Evening All
I hope you've had a very good day. It's been a dull, wet and cool day here in Shropshire today.
The card that I'm going to show you today is a fairly simple one that I made while doing my demo's at the craft fair this past weekend. I've used one of my favourite stamp sets. The embelishment in the bottom left hand corner was created by my crafting friend Elaine who kindly sewed the button on for me too. Me and sewing are still not very good friends and Elaine creates some lovely cards using her yo-yo's. The shimmer on the chocolate chip cardstock is done using the champagne shimmer mist which I've used as a spritz and there are some dazzling diamonds on the F for just a little more bling.
Stamp set used: Vintage Vogue
Accessory used: piercing tool and mat pack
Shimmer mist and dazzling diamonds used
Loraine
I hope you've had a very good day. It's been a dull, wet and cool day here in Shropshire today.
The card that I'm going to show you today is a fairly simple one that I made while doing my demo's at the craft fair this past weekend. I've used one of my favourite stamp sets. The embelishment in the bottom left hand corner was created by my crafting friend Elaine who kindly sewed the button on for me too. Me and sewing are still not very good friends and Elaine creates some lovely cards using her yo-yo's. The shimmer on the chocolate chip cardstock is done using the champagne shimmer mist which I've used as a spritz and there are some dazzling diamonds on the F for just a little more bling.
Accessory used: piercing tool and mat pack
Shimmer mist and dazzling diamonds used
Loraine
Sunday, 26 September 2010
A picture of ME at the fair
Good Morning
I told you yesterday that I knew there were some other pictures taken of my table at the Craft Fair in Shifnal. Well the picture below was taken by Brian Copson, who's wife Andrea is my most regular Saturday morning craft class member, so thank you to them!
Happy Crafting
Loraine
I told you yesterday that I knew there were some other pictures taken of my table at the Craft Fair in Shifnal. Well the picture below was taken by Brian Copson, who's wife Andrea is my most regular Saturday morning craft class member, so thank you to them!
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Saturday, 25 September 2010
My first Fair
Good Evening All
Well, today I had no class as I was asked to attend the local craft fair in our village. This is my first craft fair and I had a really lovely day spent amongst many other crafty people and doing demonstrations/making cards at my table throughout the day.
I took one picture of my table which is below but I know there were other pictures taken which means that you might see them pop up on my blog over the next week or so.
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Well, today I had no class as I was asked to attend the local craft fair in our village. This is my first craft fair and I had a really lovely day spent amongst many other crafty people and doing demonstrations/making cards at my table throughout the day.
I took one picture of my table which is below but I know there were other pictures taken which means that you might see them pop up on my blog over the next week or so.
Happy Crafting
Loraine
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Gift tags
Good Afternoon
Well, I've been having a bit of a play and doing a bit of distressing which I've enjoyed and I've come up with some gift tags, yes they may all look the same to you but each one is different, only by placement of the stamps but it just shows how many combinations you can get with one stamp set.
Stamp set used: Tree Trimings
Shimmer paint and Dazzling Diamonds used
Loraine
Well, I've been having a bit of a play and doing a bit of distressing which I've enjoyed and I've come up with some gift tags, yes they may all look the same to you but each one is different, only by placement of the stamps but it just shows how many combinations you can get with one stamp set.
Shimmer paint and Dazzling Diamonds used
Loraine
Sunday, 19 September 2010
Shadow box card
Good Evening
Well today has been a lovely day. I started off intending to make "a million cards" but got interupted by some wonderfull visitors throughout the day and ended up doing just one, no complaints though as I do love receiving visitors, especially when all of them craft in one way or another.
Thought I'd try out a card shape that I've not tried before and that's the shadow box card. Although I'm pleased with the result I'm not quite sure about it, as happens with a few "new" shapes and idea's. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Stamp set's used: Tree Trimings, Tiny tags and Vintage vogue
Loraine
Well today has been a lovely day. I started off intending to make "a million cards" but got interupted by some wonderfull visitors throughout the day and ended up doing just one, no complaints though as I do love receiving visitors, especially when all of them craft in one way or another.
Thought I'd try out a card shape that I've not tried before and that's the shadow box card. Although I'm pleased with the result I'm not quite sure about it, as happens with a few "new" shapes and idea's. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Loraine
Saturday, 18 September 2010
Pocket Silhouettes - Class
Good Evening All
Hope you're all well. What on earth happened to the lovely morning that we had today? It's now dull, dreary and raining!
At least we had a lovely class this morning, loads of chatter this morning but we finished our projects with time to spare, much to my husband's amazement.........little does he know that we have a good natter and craft every week, he was just home for a change. It's called multi-tasking. We did a card and gift box to match today, well, there were some chocolates inside instead of a gift and I'm not sure they were going to make it home after class............did they I wonder??
Stamp set used: Pocket Silhouettes
Accessories used: Paper piercer and Mat Pack
Loraine
Hope you're all well. What on earth happened to the lovely morning that we had today? It's now dull, dreary and raining!
At least we had a lovely class this morning, loads of chatter this morning but we finished our projects with time to spare, much to my husband's amazement.........little does he know that we have a good natter and craft every week, he was just home for a change. It's called multi-tasking. We did a card and gift box to match today, well, there were some chocolates inside instead of a gift and I'm not sure they were going to make it home after class............did they I wonder??
Accessories used: Paper piercer and Mat Pack
Loraine
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Tree Trimmings
Good Afternoon All
Well, I'm on a roll............sort of. Made another Christmas card using a lovely little set which has great potential over the festive season. Just cant decide if some words are needed on the outside of my card, hmmm. Take a peak and let me know what you think.
I also "discovered" the 2-way glue pen, yes well what can I say, it's taken me a while! This is a fab glue pen and does not smudge the ink when sprinkling on the dazzling diamonds (glitter) so a thumbs up from me. I also used, the edge of the eyelet border punch to tear against to get my torn shape. See many uses for the fabulous Stampin' Up! products, even something unintended.
Stamp set used: Tree Trimmings
Accessory used: Stamp-a-ma-jig
Loraine
Well, I'm on a roll............sort of. Made another Christmas card using a lovely little set which has great potential over the festive season. Just cant decide if some words are needed on the outside of my card, hmmm. Take a peak and let me know what you think.
I also "discovered" the 2-way glue pen, yes well what can I say, it's taken me a while! This is a fab glue pen and does not smudge the ink when sprinkling on the dazzling diamonds (glitter) so a thumbs up from me. I also used, the edge of the eyelet border punch to tear against to get my torn shape. See many uses for the fabulous Stampin' Up! products, even something unintended.
Accessory used: Stamp-a-ma-jig
Loraine
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Serene Snowflakes
Good Morning All
What a grey day outside today, very wet here in Shropshire - even the dog does not want to go outside and play!
I guess we're well on our way to at least thinking about starting Christmas cards. I know I've made a few already but depending on how many you have to make, an early start is often good. Take a look at the little card below using one of the larger stamps, as the focal point, from a beautifull stamp set, along with some dazzling diamonds for that little bit of "bling"
Stamp set's used: Serene Snowflakes, Tiny tags
Punch Used: Medium Jewelery Punch
Loraine
What a grey day outside today, very wet here in Shropshire - even the dog does not want to go outside and play!
I guess we're well on our way to at least thinking about starting Christmas cards. I know I've made a few already but depending on how many you have to make, an early start is often good. Take a look at the little card below using one of the larger stamps, as the focal point, from a beautifull stamp set, along with some dazzling diamonds for that little bit of "bling"
Punch Used: Medium Jewelery Punch
Loraine
Saturday, 11 September 2010
Natures Nest - class
Good Afternoon
Hope you're all having a wonderfull weekend so far, mine has been relaxing and satisfying so far. A good start.
Today in class we used a new technique, we did a bit of emboss resist using the peacock feather from the lovely natures nest stamp set and we also did a bit of colouring. Take a peak and let me know what you think.
Stamp set used: Natures Nest
Loraine
Hope you're all having a wonderfull weekend so far, mine has been relaxing and satisfying so far. A good start.
Today in class we used a new technique, we did a bit of emboss resist using the peacock feather from the lovely natures nest stamp set and we also did a bit of colouring. Take a peak and let me know what you think.
Loraine
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
Trendy Trees - thanks so much
Good Afternoon
Hope you're all well in blogland this week and having fun.
Thought I'd show you a little 4 x 4 card made using the trendy trees stamp set. I love this size of card and love this little set, it always comes in so very usefull and it's fun to use as it's two-step stamping too. I made an envelope to go with the theme, always nice to receive something with some detail on the envelope I think, makes you wonder what's inside.
Stamp sets used: Trendy Trees, Tiny Tags
Punch used: Medium Jewelery Tag
Accessory used: Stamp-a-ma-jig
Loraine
Hope you're all well in blogland this week and having fun.
Thought I'd show you a little 4 x 4 card made using the trendy trees stamp set. I love this size of card and love this little set, it always comes in so very usefull and it's fun to use as it's two-step stamping too. I made an envelope to go with the theme, always nice to receive something with some detail on the envelope I think, makes you wonder what's inside.
Punch used: Medium Jewelery Tag
Accessory used: Stamp-a-ma-jig
Loraine
Sunday, 5 September 2010
What do we do with the "scrap" left over
Good Evening
I thought that I'd share something with you. When you buy Stampin' Up! stamp sets, you have to put them together yourself, this in itself is a bit of fun and keeps you in suspense after receiving your products - just for a little while longer until you've completed your first task. Thereafter, what do we do with the "scrap" as most stamp set's are now die-cut and the background remain's, only to be thrown away............or does it?
Take a look at what I've done below and then the lovely little card that I created for my stamping pal, Alex, for her Birthday!
"The Scraps"
The result: a background stamp (created using an acrylic block)
The result: a lovely abstract background
Stamp set used: Tiny Tags (and own creation of background stamp)
Punches used: Extra-Large, Two-Step, Bird Punch and Medium Jewelery Tag
Happy Crafting and creating
Loraine
I thought that I'd share something with you. When you buy Stampin' Up! stamp sets, you have to put them together yourself, this in itself is a bit of fun and keeps you in suspense after receiving your products - just for a little while longer until you've completed your first task. Thereafter, what do we do with the "scrap" as most stamp set's are now die-cut and the background remain's, only to be thrown away............or does it?
Take a look at what I've done below and then the lovely little card that I created for my stamping pal, Alex, for her Birthday!
Stamp set used: Tiny Tags (and own creation of background stamp)
Punches used: Extra-Large, Two-Step, Bird Punch and Medium Jewelery Tag
Happy Crafting and creating
Loraine
Saturday, 4 September 2010
Butterflies and Snowflakes
Good Afternoon
I hope you're all well, enjoying the remainder of the sunny weather, well apparently it's all set to change next week.
This week in class we went for a bit of "bling". We did two very different cards, as the title suggests! Snowflakes and Butterflies were the order of the day. Dazzling diamonds were used on both cards and as you can imagine everyone went home with quite a bit of sparkle!
Stamp set's used: Serene Snowflakes, All a Flutter and Tiny Tags
Wheel used: Vintage Vogue
Punch used: Medium Jewelery Tag
Satin Ribbon: Real red and Old Olive
Rhinestone Brads: Clear
Shimmer Paint: Champagne Mist
Loraine
I hope you're all well, enjoying the remainder of the sunny weather, well apparently it's all set to change next week.
This week in class we went for a bit of "bling". We did two very different cards, as the title suggests! Snowflakes and Butterflies were the order of the day. Dazzling diamonds were used on both cards and as you can imagine everyone went home with quite a bit of sparkle!
Wheel used: Vintage Vogue
Punch used: Medium Jewelery Tag
Satin Ribbon: Real red and Old Olive
Rhinestone Brads: Clear
Shimmer Paint: Champagne Mist
Loraine
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Workshop.......yayy!
Good evening All
I've just returned from a wonderfull workshop this afternoon. I met 7 lovely ladies at their fortnightly crafty get together and we had a wonderfull time. They do all sorts of crafts at their get together's but this week was card making so they invited me along to do a demo for them which I thoroughly enjoyed! We made two cards, only one of which I've taken a picture of at present but thought that I'd share it with you.
Stamp set's used: Dasher and Tiny tags
Punch used: Medium jewelery tag
Linen thread and red satin ribbon used and of course some dazzling diamonds
Loraine
I've just returned from a wonderfull workshop this afternoon. I met 7 lovely ladies at their fortnightly crafty get together and we had a wonderfull time. They do all sorts of crafts at their get together's but this week was card making so they invited me along to do a demo for them which I thoroughly enjoyed! We made two cards, only one of which I've taken a picture of at present but thought that I'd share it with you.
Punch used: Medium jewelery tag
Linen thread and red satin ribbon used and of course some dazzling diamonds
Loraine
Monday, 30 August 2010
Flight of the Butterfly
Good Morning
I hope you're all having a good bank holiday weekend, sunshine here again this morning but it is early, fingers crossed it sticks about.
Here's a lovely card that I made at Jan's the other week. Gorgeous colours uses and the "kissing" technique and a little "rock and roll", I was very pleased with the outcome. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Stamp set's used: Flight of the butterfly, Fine Flourish
Wheel used: Retro remix
Accessory used: Paper-Piercing Tool
Punches used: Butterfly and Word Window
Loraine
I hope you're all having a good bank holiday weekend, sunshine here again this morning but it is early, fingers crossed it sticks about.
Here's a lovely card that I made at Jan's the other week. Gorgeous colours uses and the "kissing" technique and a little "rock and roll", I was very pleased with the outcome. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Wheel used: Retro remix
Accessory used: Paper-Piercing Tool
Punches used: Butterfly and Word Window
Loraine
Saturday, 28 August 2010
Today's Craft Class - Small heart punch
Good Afternoon All
What a lovely sunny morning we've had today in Shropshire, just wish it would last.
Today's class was a little different in that we actually used no stamps. What? I hear you say. No stamps but we did use punches, ribbon, dazzling diamonds and a template from a punch to create two lovely projects. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Punch used: Small Heart Punch
Template from: Heart to Heart punch (on pouch)
Dazzling Diamonds
Real Red Satin Ribbon
Loraine
What a lovely sunny morning we've had today in Shropshire, just wish it would last.
Today's class was a little different in that we actually used no stamps. What? I hear you say. No stamps but we did use punches, ribbon, dazzling diamonds and a template from a punch to create two lovely projects. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Template from: Heart to Heart punch (on pouch)
Dazzling Diamonds
Real Red Satin Ribbon
Loraine
Saturday, 21 August 2010
Craft Class - Bird Punch
Good Afternoon all
I hope you're all having a good weekend so far, where did the unexpected sunshine go today - I was so enjoying it!
We did two projects today in class, one was a card and the other was a co-ordinating box or birdhouse box since we were using the Extra-Large bird punch. In fact we used a lot of punches in class today which everyone enjoyed, keeping all the ladies very busy creating their wonderfull projects.
Stamp set used: Circle of Friendship
Punches used: Eyelet Border punch, 1" circle punch, full heart punch, Extra-Large Two-Step Bird Punch
Loraine
I hope you're all having a good weekend so far, where did the unexpected sunshine go today - I was so enjoying it!
We did two projects today in class, one was a card and the other was a co-ordinating box or birdhouse box since we were using the Extra-Large bird punch. In fact we used a lot of punches in class today which everyone enjoyed, keeping all the ladies very busy creating their wonderfull projects.
Punches used: Eyelet Border punch, 1" circle punch, full heart punch, Extra-Large Two-Step Bird Punch
Loraine
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Pick a Petal
Good Afternoon All
Thought I'd show you a card I've made using a stamp set that I borrowed from my lovely SU upline Jan, she's always kind enough to lend me some goodies if I dont have them myself which I really appreciate.
Pick a Petal is a lovely stamp set and one that you can make loads of different things with, as you'll see from my card - I did not in fact use the petal's as petal's at all!
Stamp set used: Pick a Petal
Punch used: 1" circle punch
Loraine
Thought I'd show you a card I've made using a stamp set that I borrowed from my lovely SU upline Jan, she's always kind enough to lend me some goodies if I dont have them myself which I really appreciate.
Pick a Petal is a lovely stamp set and one that you can make loads of different things with, as you'll see from my card - I did not in fact use the petal's as petal's at all!
Punch used: 1" circle punch
Loraine
Saturday, 14 August 2010
Craft Class today - All a flutter
Good Afternoon
Lovely soggy day outside today which made it perfect for a busy craft class which was great fun. Even better is the fact that I can see great improvement in my ladies techniques - always encouraging for me and more importantly for them.
Today we did a card and a matching gift box with butterflies. Some dry embossing, heat embossing, using stampin pastels, painting........etc kept them all very busy. Take a look and let me know what you think of our projects.
Stamp set's used: All A Flutter and Simply Said
Lovely soggy day outside today which made it perfect for a busy craft class which was great fun. Even better is the fact that I can see great improvement in my ladies techniques - always encouraging for me and more importantly for them.
Today we did a card and a matching gift box with butterflies. Some dry embossing, heat embossing, using stampin pastels, painting........etc kept them all very busy. Take a look and let me know what you think of our projects.
Loraine
Saturday, 7 August 2010
Craft Class today - Serene Snowflakes
Good Afternoon
A little later posting than usual after a Saturday class. Had a busy work week and busy but very enjoyable class and then had a little rest.
I had two new ladies join in my class today which was fabulous - we all had a great time, learning and perfecting a few techniques and since there is no such thing as a mistake in crafting, all their work was perfect! We did two projects, another Christmas card(with a bit of faux stitching around the edge) and a thank you card, Take a look below.
A little later posting than usual after a Saturday class. Had a busy work week and busy but very enjoyable class and then had a little rest.
I had two new ladies join in my class today which was fabulous - we all had a great time, learning and perfecting a few techniques and since there is no such thing as a mistake in crafting, all their work was perfect! We did two projects, another Christmas card(with a bit of faux stitching around the edge) and a thank you card, Take a look below.
Stamp set used: Serene Snowflakes (mini catty)
Accessory used: Mat pack and paper piercing tool
Dazzling diamonds used and clear rhinestone brads aswell as Stampin' pastels
Stamp set used: Studio Sketches (mini) level one hostess set
Twill tape used
Happy Crafting
Loraine
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