Charming and Build a Blossom

Good Afternoon All

Hope you're all having a fantastic weekend!  Lots of wind here but we're seen a little sunshine which makes all the difference to the weekend.

Today in class we made a bit of a mess................well, we stayed clean.ish, for half the class and then made a nice mess for the second half.

Our first card today was done using one of the new stamp set's from the Spring mini catalogue, Charming.  Such a sweet stamp set which is part of the new Simply Adorned range of chaines, charms and baubles but can of course be used on your cards too!




Stamp set used: Charming

Embossing folders used: Textured Impressions Embossing Set and Vintage Wallpaper

For the second card we got a bit messy, we did a bit of distressing with black ink! Nothing like getting a little inky................

Stamp set used: Build a Blossom

Punches used: Blossom Petals Builder and 1/2" circle

Happy Stamping

Crochet Flowers

Hello All

Well, I've been having a few crochet lessons of late, still very much learning to read a pattern etc but my teacher, Elaine, is ever so patient and forgives me for being so very, very silly when I dont understand what the pattern means or says.

I've managed to make two flowers and always thinking Stampin' Up!  I've chosen some colours that you may recognise as Old Olive and Calypso Coral..............!  I'm sure it's not just my SU imagination running away with me but frankly dont care either as I think the colours compliment each other beautifully!

Take a look and let me know what you think of my efforts, bearing in mind that one was made in class and the other all by myself as I struggled to read the pattern without my tutor at hand, eeek!  I've turned them both into brooches (just in case you were curious as to what I was going to do with them).

Happy Crafting
Loraine

Envelope card and Calendar

Good Evening All

What a fabulous day it's been in Shropshire today, beautifull blue sky and sunshine and despite the chilly wind it's certain to have lifted everyones spirits.

Being the beginning of a new year we made a calendar in class today and an envelope card!  The envelope card is made by sticking a piece of stamped cardstock to the front of the envelope and cutting it in half.  The focal point of the outside of this unusual card is actually fixed to the inner notecard but looks amazing when all put together and gives the recipient that little bit of mystery.

The calendar was made using an easle card and a very pretty stamp set.

Take a look and let me know what you think:

Stamp set used: Creative elements
Punch used: 1/2" circle punch
Accessories used: Mat Pack and Paper Piercing tool

Stamp set used: Happiness Shared

Loraine

New Year 2012 and New Mini

Good Morning All

Hope you've all had a lovely break over Christmas and enjoyed your time with family and friends.

Well, it's 2012 and there are some exciting things in store for us this year.  Stampin' Up! have brought out a Spring Mini Catalogue which runs from 1st January to 30th April 2012.  If you want to see all the yummy products available, take a look.

Happy Stampin'
Loraine

Medallion Christmas

Good Afternoon All

My final craft class of 2011 was held this morning and we had a great time creating two gorgeous cards, both with silver/grey tones.

The first card was done using the medallion stamp to creat a very large Christmas Bauble!  Such an effective stamp and so very versatile.  We used some of the very clever heat and stick powder to adhere the glitter, this means no shedding of glitter after it's heated.  I do however wish I'd taken a picture of my table after class - GLITTER EVERYWHERE.

The second card used some embossing paste and a stencil from my craft stash, using dazzling diamonds and a grey glitter (same as the first card) for the star.  Now you can see why there was glitter everywhere, it was used on both cards!  We also used curly cute stamp set for the messages on both cards and embossed with silver embossing powder.

Stamp set's used: Medallion and Curly Cute











Happy Stamping
Loraine

Spinner Card and Box (Beautifull Season)

Good Afternoon All

Well it's been a lovely crisp, sunny morning in Shifnal and a lovely morning crafting.

Today we did a spinner card and a box to match.  Yes, using the gorgeous Beautifull Season's stamp set again - just in case you've not guessed, I'm quite in love with this new set.  A big box compared to what we usually do in class but a nice size for a Christmas gift.  We did however make it out of DSP (designer series paper) which means that it may need a bit of reinforcement inside should a heavier gift be put inside but absolutely perfect for a scarf or some jewelery

Take a look and let me know what you think, apologies for the dark photo but it's a bit chill's in our conservatory today for taking bright photo's.

Stamp set used: Beautifull Season
Punch used: Label punch










Happy Stamping
Loraine

Beautifull Season, card in a box!

Good Evening Sunday

Well it's been a busy weekend which is lovely and we've even seen some sunshine in Shropshire - glorious winters day today.

Yesterday's class was great fun, everyone worked so fast on their projects, they're getting better and better every time which is wonderfull to see.

We did a card in a box.  This is a fab idea for those little Christmas presents that need giving.  I for one never knows quite what to do with the card so now it simply goes in and is part of the box and present!

Stamp set used: Beautifull Season
Punch used: Curly Label
Embossing Folder: Vintage Wallpaper























Happy Stamping
Loraine