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

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

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

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:

Item	Description
122350	Berry Blossom Designer Series Paper
122342	Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper
122347	Nursery Nest Designer Series Paper
122354	Pocketful 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

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





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

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