This and That

Good Morning

Wow, two blog posts in two days!  Way to go but the reason is that there is some very exciting news this morning and that is the introduction of the **NEW** journalling line from Stampin' Up!  It's called this and that and you can currently get a bundle which is available from 1st - 31st May at a cost of £29.24, have a look at the link below to see all the gorgeous products available and give me a ring or drop me an e-mail if you'd like to order it.

http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/documents/DEMO_this_and_that_flyer_EU.pdf

There is also a quick video available if you'd like a look:http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kwg7yFG8KIo

Happy Crafting
Loraine

Serene Silhouettes

Good Afternoon all

From a sometimes sunny afternoon in the UK.  The weather is improving, spring has sprung and the birds are nesting.  We have a little lady black bird nesting in one of our lilac trees, she has 3 eggs that I can see but there could be a 4th.  I managed to sneak in just one quick pic of the nest when she went to stretch her legs as I don't want to scare her and get too close as she's right outside our conservatory window. It is a real treat to have her there.  I personally think she's a little silly choosing to nest in our garden with our crazy Jack Russell dog but perhaps she's not that crazy thinking that nothing else will come into the garden because of him!??

Picture through the conservatory window (not wanting to get too close)












On to this last weeks class, we used the lovely Serene Silhouettes stamp set, this set has so much promise to it and I decided to start off with a Rich Razzleberry card and gift box set.  There was a LOT of masking involved for the box but as always, there are options and not everyone chose to do as much masking as me - that's the beauty of coming to class as you gain the confidence to do things your own way after a bit of time.

Take a peak and let me know what you think.

Stamp set's used: Serene Silhouette, Curly Cute & Papillion Potpouri
Punches used: 1 3/4" circle & Bitty Butterfly











Happy Stamping
Loraine

Clockworks & Create a Cupcake

Hello All

Well, it's been a busy few weeks here.  I've been re-doing my craft room (pictures to follow at some point) so that I could once again see everything and work in a less cluttered environment - far better for the soul and the mind I think as I don't have to keep thinking "where is this or that, I saw it a minute ago"!!

This week is time for another class on Saturday so I thought that I'd better get around to posting the pictures of the last class we did.  We used the clockworks stamp set and mixed it up with some other retired bits and a few things from my crafting stash, see what happens when I can find everything again.  We also used the lovely little create a cupcake set which is just adorable and made such a pretty little easel card.

Take a peak...

Stamp set used: Clockworks
Other: from my stash

Stamp set used: Create A Cupcake
Embossing folders: Square lattice and Perfect Polka Dots









Happy Stamping
Loraine

Clockworks

Hello Bloggers

Hope you're all well and have been having a fantastic Easter break with family and friends!  For us here in the UK, we've also had our clock's change this weekend, we have gone forward an hour as British Summer Time has begun!  So they say anyway but with snow on the ground and very cold winds - I'm not sure I believe it.

I decided that I'd use the lovely little clockworks set just because it seemed right with our change of time.  There are no actual clocks on my card but rather some cogs from my crafting stash along with the very beautifull background stamps from this gorgeous little set.

Take a look and let me know what you think.

Stamp Set Used: Clockworks
Punches Used: Modern Label & Word Window










Happy Stamping
Loraine

Kindness Matters

Good Afternoon all.

Well, we're off to a good start in that the sun has come out for an hour or so today and it certainly brightens everything up a little and makes us feel better.

I was asked in class today if I had a bit of a blue and brown "thing" going on......well, what can I say I do love those colours together but also planned my class project without thinking about the last colours we used in class......, never mind our projects were gorgeous and the colours quite suited the little Kindness Matters stamp set too:-)

Take a peak at the matching card and gift box set below and let me know what you think.

Stamp set's used: Kindness Matters, En Francais & Tiny Tags
Embossing folders used: Vintage Wallpaper & Designer Frames (oval)
Punches used: 3/4"circle, Jewelry Tag & Modern Label






Happy Stamping
Loraine

A simple bit of scrapping

Good Evening All

Well, yesterday's weather was gorgeous in the UK, gorgeous for this time of the year anyway and it reminded me that I'd taken some lovely pictures in Attingham Park the other week of the snowdrops.

I decided that I'd make a little reminder for myself, so that I can look back at it as and when over the next few weeks before Spring really does appear and while the weather cant make up it's mind, as in today is a gloomy day again!

Stamp set used: Kindness matters & words from retired set Style beautiful
Punch Used: Decorative Label & Scallop Border









Happy Stamping
Loraine

Papaya Collage

Good Afternoon blogland

Hope you're all well, the sun has been shinning here in the UK all day today which is fab and makes me look forward to spring and the thought of working and sitting out in the garden again.....dream on I hear you say.....

This weeks card and matching gift box were done with Spring in mind, what a lovely and versatile set Papaya Collage is, I can see myself using this set over and over again and combining it with many others for a wonderful finish.

Take a peek and let me know what you think.

Stamp setsused: Papaya Collage & En Francais
Punches used: Jewelry tag &Elegant butterfly
Embossing folder used: Vintage wallpaper









Happy stamping and creating
Loraine