Thursday 13 December 2012

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Morning All

Well here we are with about 12 sleeps to Christmas, cant believe that it's snuck up on me that quickly.

I thought that I'd share a little Stampin' Up! fun with you all before you go off and enjoy your holidays with family and friends.


Happy Stamping and Happy Holidays
Loraine

Saturday 8 December 2012

Papillion Potpourri meets Christmas


Good Afternoon All

Hope you're all well and well on the way to preparing for Christmas!  It will soon be upon us, will sneak up on us without us even realising.

Today's class was such fun, we made our last Christmas card of the year and also a birthday card, combining a few stamp sets and using butterflies for Christmas, why not I say they are beautifull after all and that went well with the wording on today's Christmas card.

We used a few different techniques in class today and some were more adventurous with their cards, stepping away from my example in small ways, always lovely to see the confidence of these class members as my cards are after all just the example.  We did some masking and stencilling for the birthday card and used our dies for the Christmas card to make a frame - all good fun and requiring just a little concentration.

Take a peak and let me know what you think!


Stamp set's used: Beautifull Season and Papillion Potpourri & En Francais
Die used: Labels Collection Framelits
Punches used: 1 3/4" circle and Bird Builder














Stamp set's used: Papillion Potpourri & Itty Bitty Banners
Punch used: Elegant Butterfly
Die used: Bitty Banners Framelits
Accessories: Ribbon Sliders














Happy Stamping and Creating
Loraine

Monday 3 December 2012

Stampin' Trimmer Available Now!


Hello All

We've been waiting a while now for the new Stampin' Trimmer to arrive in the UK and it's finally here!  

If you're interested in purchasing one, please drop me an e-mail or give me a call and to watch a demo have a look below:


Happy Crafting
Loraine

Thursday 29 November 2012

Christmas


Good Evening All

I hope that you're all well, I'm finally getting around to posting this last weeks class pics!  Finally as there's not been enough sunshine to take the photo's and also because I've just been so busy with one thing or another.

We had a great class and used some products from my stash that some class members had not used before and it was absolutely fantastic that everything could and did co-ordinate with the Stampin' Up! products to create two gorgeous cards!

Stamp's Used: Beautifull Season, En Francais
Die's Used: Snow Flurry
Embosslits Used: Beautifull Wings
Punch Used: Decorative Label
Other: From my stash snowflakes stamps & punch, birdcage die






Happy Stamping
Loraine

Sunday 18 November 2012

Sugar Cookies

Good Evening All

Hope you've had a good weekend and are ready for the week ahead.

I thought that I'd show you some of the sugar cookies that I made for the fair on Thursday, they went down a treat and that was despite the fact that I had no sample, as my husband had eaten it!  How rude!

I thoroughly enjoyed making both the cookies and the toppers for them, they got many admiring looks and were nearly all gone by the end of the night.


Happy Crafting
Loraine

Tuesday 13 November 2012

Christmas Fair At the Shropshire Golf Centre, 15th November


Good Morning All

Hope you're all well, been a short while since I've blogged but I have taken the opportunity to have a short break at the seaside in Aberdovey, go to the NEC craft fair and various other bits and bobs!  Keeps life interesting and is good for the soul!

I thought that I'd just pop along quickly to let you know that I'll be taking part in the Christmas Fair at the Shropshire Golf Centre, it's done in aid of the MIDLANDS AIR AMBULACE CHARITY, which is a worthy cause to support.  The fair will be this coming Thursday, 15th November from 6.30-9pm.  If you're in the area, please do pop along and say hello, www.theshropshire.co.uk, if you need any further information.


Happy Crafting
Loraine

Saturday 27 October 2012

Snow Flurry


Good Afternoon All

Hope you're all well.  Let me start off by saying that I'll be at the Essington Fruit Farm Fair,  in Wolverhampton tomorrow: http://essingtonfarm.co.uk/, if you're in the area please stop by and say hello!

On to today's class, we went with a winter theme, given the weather of late it was quite appropriate  and of course for the forthcoming season.  LOTS of dazzling diamonds used and I mean LOTS, but if you cant have a little sparkle in your life then what can you have?!  Everyone went away happy and sparkly after class too!

Stamp set used: Curly Cute
Die used: Snow Flurry
Punches Used: 13/4" Scallop Circl,  Decorative Label & Scallop Trim Border
Other: from my stash






Happy Crafting
Loraine

Sunday 14 October 2012

Beautifull Season gift set


Good Morning All

Hope you're all well.  It's most definitely Autumn in Shropshire today, 1 degree this morning, what's that all about??!!

We had a fun class yesterday using some of the gorgeous products from the new Stampin' Up! catalogue and yes...........it was time to start the Christmas Cards. We used the Labels Collection Framelits to create both the easle card and the layers!  There is ALWAYS more than one way of using a product or stamp set, it just requires a little thought and creativity.

Take a look and let me know what you think.

Stamp set's used: Beautifull Season & Curly Cute
Framelits used: Labels collection








Happy Stamping
Loraine

Friday 12 October 2012

Shropshire Star & The Shifnal Festival


Good Morning All

Well, we had such a great time at the Shifnal Festival last weekend and some of us were lucky enough to make it into The Shropshire Star, our County newspaper.

I thought that I'd share the picture with you.





 





Have a happy weekend...........we're doing the first of our Christmas cards in class tomorrow so watch this space!
 Loraine

Thursday 11 October 2012

Needles and Pins


Good Afternoon All

Hope you're all well - it's a little on the wet side here in Shropshire today and most definitely autumnal with all the leaves changing colour and falling.

I thought I'd share a card with you, it's not inspired by the autumnal weather but the colours do fit and it would be perfect for a lady that loves dressmaking.

Stamp set used: Petitie Pairs
Punches used: Word Window and Modern Label













Happy Crafting
Loraine

Sunday 7 October 2012

Do you like my Bonnet??


Hello All

So......I've decided that I'll show you a picture of me in my bonnet (that was made for me by Elaine)and one of Elaine and I together at our shared table at the Shifnal Victorian Craft Fair.  It was a fun day, including the dressing up in fact.

 
Happy Crafting
Loraine

Friday 5 October 2012

Shifnal Victorian Craft Fair


Good Evening All

Hope you're all well and looking forward to the weekend.  I certainly am as I'm going to be taking part in the Shifnal Victorian Craft Fair on Sunday afternoon, in the village hall.  It's all part of the Shifnal Festival which has already started.  Craft Fair is on from 12noon - 5pm Sunday.  If you're in the area, please pop in and say hello!

We are required to dress appropriately......hmm, this I am not so looking forward to but it's all in the spirit of the festival and maybe, just maybe nobody will recognise me in my bonnet!!

Stamp set's used: The Open Sea & Petite Pairs
Punch used: Modern Label













Come along and see what we all have to offer.
Loraine

Monday 1 October 2012

2012-2013 Catalogue is here!!

Good Morning All

Hope you're all well, I'm so excited to tell you that the brand new 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Catalogue is out today!  If you'd like to take a look you can see it here: Stampin' Up! Catalogue 2012-2013.  If you're thinking about joining the Stampin' Up! family there's even more great news as you can get free designer series paper for a period of 6 months!  How fab is that?

Here we go, a taster of some of the gorgeous products that you'll find in the catalogue.  Take a look and let me know what you think.

Stamp set's used: Make a Cake & Itty Bitty Banners
Framelits  used: Label's collection Framelits & Bitty Banners Framelits
Accessories used: Paper-Piercing Pack (from the Autumn/Winter Mini)
DSP: Patio Party




Happy Stamping and Creating
Loraine

Monday 17 September 2012

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps


Good Afternoon All

I've finally found a minute to sit down and show you what gorgeous delights can be made using the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps on page 15 of the Autumn/Winter Catalogue.  Needless to say that it's not just one batch that's been made and devoured in this house but many - I love these and the recipe that comes with them is yummy too.............or so I'm told;-)  Ok, who am I kidding, very yummy cookies!

 
Happy Stamping (and eating)
Loraine

Sunday 2 September 2012

Greenhouse Garden.....retiring:-(


Good Afternoon All

Hope you've had a fab weekend.  I know that I have and it all started with a lovely craft class yesterday morning where the ladies had lots of fun and laughter whilst doing their projects!

We used one of my favourite stamp set's which is retiring, Greenhouse Garden!  Clearly, since it's one of my favourites I'll still continue to use it but thought that I'd showcase it along with some of the lovely new buttons and ribbon sliders from the NEW Autumn/Winter Catalogue

We made a gift box and slider card, which tested some patience and meant that my class had to listen to me for............oh, at least 10 seconds of the 2 hours.  Give them their due, they did manage to listen for this length of time! Well done ladies your projects were all PERFECT!

Stamp set used: Greenhouse Garden (retiring)
Punches used: 1 " circle punch, Scallop Border
Accessories used: Crop-a-dile (retiring)























Happy Stamping
Loraine

Saturday 1 September 2012

The Sale is on..............

Good Afternoon All

I promise, I will post today's class projects as soon as I can but thought that I'd pop along to let you know that "The sale is on..............."  The Stampin' Up! retirement list is up on the website.  If there are any products from this year's catalogue that you cant live without, that are leaving us, please pop along and have a look as many are reduced. Retiring list

Please drop me an e-mail or give me a call as soon as possible if you'd like to place an order as these products are only available while stocks last or until end September.

I'll take this opportunity to also let you know that we have a new Autumn/Winter catalogue out now and you can view this here: Autumn/Winter Catalogue

Have a great weekend!
Loraine

Tuesday 28 August 2012

Sneak Peek................to something yummy


Good Afternoon All

Hope you're all well and have had a fab bank holiday weekend if in the UK.

Well, we have some exciting news coming up and that is that we have a new Autumn/Winter catalogue coming out at the end of this week.  Yes 1st September is the day and my oh my are there some lovely things in there, below is a sneak of one of the lovely things that can be purchased but as such, you'll have to use the clue in the post title to have a guess!


Happy Stamping
Loraine

Sunday 19 August 2012

Beyond The Garden


Good Afternoon Bloggers

Hope you're all well and been enjoying the weekend.

We all had a lovely time in class yesterday which did not involve that much stamping to be honest yet we created a beautifull card and gift box set using the gorgeous beyond the garden papers and the beautifull wings embosslit die. We did a little faux stitching, using the mat pack and paper piercing tool to add a little more interest to the card.

Stamp set used: Petite Pairs
Punch used: Modern Label
Embosslit used: Beautifull Wings








Happy Crafting
Loraine

Sunday 5 August 2012

All About Flowers (Build a blossom & Manhatten Flower)

Good Morning All

Hope you're having a good weekend so far, I'm watching the clouds and living in hope that it's not going to rain today, however this may well be wishfull thinking but will water the flowers.

Yesterday we had a lovely class and it was all about flowers for both cards.  The first of our cards was a "simple" pop up card using the Build a Blossom stamp set and punch.  I say simple but that's because it only had one central pop-up element inside, to deal with instead of a few.  This card did take some time to construct though with all bits used.

For our second card we used the Manhatten Flower embossing folder.  We encorporated dry and heat embossing on this one using the vanilla embossing powder and then painted in the flower which is ever so pretty.

Take a look and let me know what you think.



Stamp set used: Build a Blossom
Punches used: Blossom Petals Builder, Modern Label & Word window, 1" circle
Embosslits Die used: Beautifull Wings
Framelits Die used: Labels Collection







Stamp set used: Petite Pairs
Embossing folder used: Manhatten Flower
Embosslits Die used: Beautifull Wings
Punch used: Modern Label








Happy Crafting
Loraine

Wednesday 1 August 2012

Reason To Smile (August Promotion)


Good Evening All

Stampin' Up! have a wonderfull promotion on this August in the shape of the Reason To Smile stamp set!  It's such a beautifull two-step stamping set and you can either get it free if you spend £60.00 on products or you have the opportunity of buying it at regular retail price.

Take a look at the link here: Reason To Smile, exclusive stamp set and have a peak at the card below.

Stamp set used: Reason to smile, word stamp (retired)
Punches used: Scallop Trim Border, Word Window and Modern Label
Accessory Used: Stamp-a-ma-jig






Happy Stamping
Loraine

Friday 27 July 2012

Funky Forest and Trendy Trees


Good Afternoon Blog land!

Well, I'm afraid that it's a case of "better late than never" as they say.  I'm running quite behind, been a busy, busy week or two and just not found the time to publish last weeks class pics.

We used a lovely little stamp set and wheel, one that everyone always remarks on as being a very sweet little two-step set, which indeed it is!  It was absolutely perfect for our paper stack project!

We used the funky forest wheel around the edge of the paper-stack box and then used the Trendy Trees stamp set and the funky forest wheel alternately on each piece of paper.  This little project would be perfect next to the telephone for those quick notes or numbers that we need to write down in a hurry.  We also made a lid from vellum (you could use acetate to see through), so that it could be given as a little gift.


Stamp Set's used: Trendy Trees & Tiny Tags
Wheel used: Funky Forest
Punches used: 1" circle & Jewelry Tag










Happy Stamping
Loraine

Saturday 7 July 2012

The Open Sea and Creative Elements

Good Afternoon all

Hope you're all well.  I've been away for a while, went to Egypt for some much needed sunshine and returned to more rain in the UK! Great!  I have my passport at the ready.............now where to go.

I could perhaps sail away on the gorgeous ship from today's more masculine, gate fold,  card that we made in class today.  Wow, what a gorgeous stamp set.  Perfect for any travel adventure.

Our second card used Creative Elements, another beautifull set.  This caused a bit of a stir in class as I told everyone to SMELL my card.............think they thought I'd gone bonkers!  Nope, in fact we used some of the lovely vanilla embossing powder and although not quite "rights" for flowers, should maybe have considered the cherry one instead - it turned out very well indeed.

Stamp set used: The Open Sea
















Stamp set used: Creative Elements












Happy Stamping, stay dry
Loraine

Saturday 9 June 2012

Fancy Flower punch, card in a box


Good Afternoon All

Hope  you're all well and enjoying your weekends so far.

Today's class was a card in a box.  Yip, we used the fancy flower punch and for that it's really nice if you're able to give your card away in a box made specifically for it to showcase the raised flower. Everyone really enjoyed making this card and each had their own specific use for it, one a birthday, one a wedding and yet another just for someone special.  This made each card individual in the end, as the sentiment and placement of parts were all different.

Take a peak and let me know what you think:

Punches Used: Fancy Flower, Word Window, Modern Label, Bird Builder (for leaves)
Embossing Folders Used: Perfect Polka Dots, Vintage Wallpaper
Scoring Tool Used: Simply Scored with Metric Scoring Plate







Happy Crafting
Loraine

Friday 1 June 2012

Anniversary card and something a little British!

Good Afternoon All

Well, it's been a busy, busy week - been great but that's meant that I've not had the time to post last week's class makes till today!

We did two cards the first was an anniversary card, by request.  I'm always up for doing something that any of my class members want to do.  Makes it more interesting for me to see if I can come up with something suitable.

Our second card was something a little British and more suited for the weekend just coming up.  The Queen's Diamon Jubilee weekend and boy is it going to be a good weekend, there is lots of Great British Spirit in our area with bunting and flags on many of the houses and pubs.

Take a look and let me know what you think:

Wheel used: Sandy Speckles
Punches used: Extra Large Bird, Modern Label
Embossing folder: Perfect Polka Dots
Other: from my stash










SU Die used: Top Note
Other: from my stash











Happy Crafting
Loraine

Tuesday 15 May 2012

Beautifull Wings & Beyond the Garden DSP


Good Morning All

Hope you're all well, had a good weekend and start to the week.  It's a very wet day outside here in Shropshire today and I'm pretty sure I see some sleet coming down with that rain - must be seeing things, it's May for goodness sake!

Anyway, onto Saturday's class projects which in fact had NOT STAMPING!  Yes that's true, Stampin' Up! have loads of gorgeous products other than stamps and we used the Beautifull wings embosslit die and the gorgeous Beyond the garden DSP and a few "fancy folds" to compliment such beautifull products.

We did a card and gift box set, these always go down a treat as it's so lovely to give a matching card and gift.

Embosslits Die Used: Beautifull Wings
DSP: Beyond the Garden









Happy Crafting
Loraine

Friday 4 May 2012

60th Birthday Card


Good Morning All

Hope you're all well and looking forward to the bank holiday weekend.  I know I am.  A few days of rest and relaxation is always good.

I've made a card for a lovely lady who turns 60 today, very pretty if I do say so myself so thought I'd show it off.  Hope she likes it.


Stamp Set Used: Petite Pairs
 Dies Used: Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Beautifull Wings
Punch Used: Modern Label
DSP: Beyond The Garden












Happy Stamping
Loraine

Thursday 3 May 2012

Simply Scored Scoring Tool



Morning All

Some very exciting news is that Stampin' Up! has released a score board! Yipeee! This is a wonderfull tool, the main base board is imperial BUT there is a metric scoring plate that can be bought to go on top. How fab is that for us crafters who alternate between the two on a very regular basis...............and the price, well it's simply amazing.

Happy Stamping and Creating
Loraine

Tuesday 1 May 2012

Summer Mini has ARRIVED

Good Morning All

Well, it's very exciting, Stampin' Up! Uk have just brought out the summer mini catalogue and WOW what an amazing addition to our Idea Book and Catalogue.

Take a peek here: Summer Mini Catalogue and let me know if you'd like to order any of the gorgeous goodies on offer.

Happy Stamping
Loraine

Sunday 29 April 2012

Paper weaving, spice cake and Vintage...........

Morning All

What a soggy old day outside in Shropshire UK today!  It's said that we're in drought but our garden is rather squiggy at present.  Oh well, we do need the rain.

Yesterday's class was fab, everyone had a great time, well............they did really after I'd managed to keep them quiet for a while with some paper weaving as they had to concentrate!  I'd never heard the class that quiet before.  Something different to try and the result is gorgeous.

We also did a vintage card, using some of the gorgeous SU vintage inspired products.

Take a peek and let me know what you think.


Stamp set used: Spiced Paisley







Stamp set used: Vintage Vogue
Wheel used: Very Vintage
Embossing folder used: Vintage Wallpaper






Happy Stamping
Loraine

Saturday 14 April 2012

All a flutter, with punches & Medallion Stamp


Good Evening All

Hope you're all well.  What a gorgeous day it's been today, yes there have been some showers and a little wind about but we've had a fantastic day here in Shifnal today, not least because we had a fab class this morning which was greatly enjoyed by one and all.

For our first card, all a flutter with punches we used 3 different punches to create the shapes and two embossing folders for the patterns along with the stampin' pastels.  Very pretty end result.

Our second card was done using acetate and the medallion stamp.  Now we've never used acetate in class before so some found it a bit of a challenge and are not sure that they'll want to use it again but that's what coming to class is all about - learning new things and "stepping out of the box".

Hope you enjoy looking at our cards as much as we all enjoyed making them:

Stamp set's used: All A Flutter & Tiny Tags
Punches used: 1-3/4" Scallop Circle, 1" Circle & 1/2" Circle
Embossing Folders: Vintage Wallpaper & Square Lattice









Stamp set's used: Curly Cute and Medallion Stamp
Brad's used: Antique & Mini brads









Happy Stamping
Loraine

Thursday 12 April 2012

Creative Elements


Good Afternoon All

Hope you're enjoying the April showers if you're in the UK.  Goodness, we sure are having 4 seasons in one day at present.

I thought I'd show you a pretty little card that I've recently made, the sentiment is certainly true when I'm crafting away in my little room - I do indeed "treat myself like my own best company".  A bit of card and ink and I'm one happy lady!

Stamp set's used: Creative Elements & Young Vermillion
Punch used: Decorative Label








Happy Stamping
Loraine

Monday 2 April 2012

A Special April Offer from Stampin' Up!

Hello All

Our Springtime Gift to You!

We’re celebrating spring! From 1-30 April 2012, get one free pack of our gorgeous Designer Series Paper when you spend £45 on Stampin’ Up! products*.

Choose from the following:

ItemDescription
122350Berry Blossom Designer Series Paper
122342Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper
122347Nursery Nest Designer Series Paper
122354Pocketful of Posies Designer Series Paper

*Limit of one gift with purchase for every qualifying order.

Let me know if you'd like to host a workshop or place a qualifying order.

Happy Stamping
Loraine

Saturday 31 March 2012

En Francais and Fresh Vintage


Good Evening all

Hope you're all well and enjoying your weekend!

Today in class we did lots of colouring and a couple of different techniques, everyone seemed to really enjoy it and went away with two lovely cards.

Stamp used: En Francais (for the background) others from my stash
















Stamp set's used: Fresh Vintage and Curly Cute
Happy Stamping
Loraine






Saturday 17 March 2012

Scrapbooking!!


Good Afternoon All

Well, it's not often that you hear me say that word but yes we did some scrapbooking in class today.  We did make card as a warm up and introduction to the world of papercrafts for my new lady today but then it was on to PLAY TIME.

Scrapbooking is such an individual thing but absolutely absorbing and enjoyable, so much so that when it was time for class to end - nobody noticed! I "prepared" or rather enjoyed a few pages myself as samples for class and I used one of the gorgeous 6" x 6" ring albums to keep my memories in, such super little albums and they can hold loads of pages.....................so watch this space, more scrapbooking could be on the cards.

Stamp set used: Butterfly Prints
Large Wheel used: Very Vintage
Punches used: Butterfly and Decorative Label






Album: Espresso classic 6"x6" ring
Stamp set used: Natures Nest
Punch used: Jewelry tag





Happy Scrapping!
Loraine


Monday 5 March 2012

Life is Beautifull

Good Evening

Well, yes indeed Life is Beautifull when you dont sew your fingers together!  If you saw my last post you'll have seen that I bought a simple mini sewing machine for use with my card making projects, I dont sew.  It probably took me about 1/2 hour to remember how to thread it and use it but thereafter I was on a roll and I love the project I've created.

Stamp set's used: Style Beautifull and Creative Elements
Punches used: Decorative Label
Embossing Folder: Square Lattice



Happy Stamping and creating
Loraine

Saturday 3 March 2012

Spiced Paisley Gift set


Good Evening All

Well, it's been a wonderfully crafty day for me today and I've enjoyed every minute of it.  Just wish all days's were like that really.  I've even purchased a mini sewing machine for my cardmaking projects you understand as I dont sew.  My friend Elaine came with me and although she's convinced that she'll get me into sewing, I'm not so sure so a mini machine is perfect for me and I may even have a dabble with some of the gorgeous SU fabrics............who knows, there could be a budding seamstress inside me.

We had a fab class this morning, the class was full so there was much chatter going on which was fantastic, so much so that I'm surprised that any of the attendants found the time to listen to me at all,  but they must have as they all left with two lovely projects in their hands and a smile on their face - who could ask for more from 2 hours on a Saturday morning?!

Stamp set used: Spiced Paisley
DSP: Spice Cake
Punches used: 1/3/4"  scallop circle, 1 " circle and small heart
Embossing folder used: Perfect Polka Dots



Happy Crafting
Loraine

Saturday 18 February 2012

A floral Affair


Good Afternoon All

Well, after deciding what to do this week for class it ended up being a very floral affair!  Two very different cards but both with flowers, one more vintage and one a little more modern.  Both, of course, using some gorgeous SU goodies to create that final finished result with wonderfull co-ordinating papers, cardstock and ink!

Stamp set's used: Spiced Paisley and Tiny Tags
DSP: Spice Cake
Punches used: Fancy Flower and Jewelry Tag
Accessories used: Top Note Bigz Die
Brads: Antique Brads








Inside of the card









Stamp set's used: Vintage Vogue, Curly Cuteand Charming
Punches used: Extra-Large Bird Punch (for leaves)
Accessories: Top Note, Bigz Die




Happy Crafting
Loraine

Saturday 11 February 2012

Simply Adorned

Good Evening

I've been having a bit of a play over the last few days with some of the simply adorned products and WOW!  They are gorgeous, individual and so versatile.

I've been playing with the Charming set and the Simply adorned charm 2.5 x 3.2cm along with some of the trinket keys, take a peak at the results.  I certainly dont think  that the photo does it justice.....you'd need to see it "in the flesh" so to speak...................then again, I could have changed it by then to create another individual piece.

Happy crafting and creating!
Loraine

Saturday 4 February 2012

Create a Cupcake and Valentines

Good Afternoon from a very snowy and icy Shifnal

Yes, that's a very odd sounding title of Cupcakes and Valentines but that's what we did today.  Firstly we did a birthday card using the really cute stamp set Creat a Cupcake, a really pretty card with some flowers and a bit of layering - crisp and clean today for both cards actually.  No distressing or daubing the edges of the cards, most unusual for me and my classes but I loved the outcome of both as did everyone at class!

For the Create a Cupcake card we did some embossing with two of the gorgeous SU embossing folders and made the flowers using the 1 3/4" scallop circle punch, done by cutting the scallp circle into a spiral, squishing the cardstock and then rolling up to form the beautifull flowers.  The wording was shaped using the decorative label punch and then that same punch used as a layer behind, just chopping out a bit.  Very clever and very good use of punches to make other things and create different effects.

Stamp set used: Create a Cupcake
Embossing folders used: Square lattice & Perfect Polka Dots
Punches used: 1 3/4" scallop circle & Decorative Label




For the Valentines card we did very little stamping but lots of punching and embossing.  My husband might even be lucky enough to get a Valentines card this year and he'll probably not see it before then anyway as he does not usually browse my blog (to my knowledge anyway) or notice specific cards in my card stash.  Besides all the SU goodies we used a very old pair of pinking shears that used to belong to my grand mother.  I'm so pleased to have these to use again, my parents brought them over to the UK for me from SA on their last visit, by request and because nobody at home was using them, yayy! 

For the inside of this card we used the same technique as the flowers of the first card (without the squishing) for the heart effect, attaching two hearts together forming a "spring" - very effective and unusual.
Stamp set used: Tiny Tags
Embossing folders used: Vintage Wallpaper & Perfect polka dots
Punches used: Jewelry Tag & Full Heart














Happy Crafting
Loraine








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