Stampin'Up On stage - Telford 2016 and back again!

hello all

Last time I mentioned I was about to depart on holiday - and I have to say I had a lovely break with my parents, sister and extended family, but knew as soon as I came back I needed to put the finishing touches to a card swap or two,  as looming large was the delightful event that is Stampin' Up ! On Stage Local in Telford.

This is a fabulous theme packed day to help demonstrators get the most out of their business, with amazing fact filled presentations and business hints and tips, crafty makes and takes, fabulous prize patrols, all attendee give-aways,  a chance to congratulate achievers who have managed to attain awe-inspiring business milestones, inspiration stations,  sneak previews of new items and maybe an advance look at the forth coming catalogue ...

All in all one very very busy day!  -  and when Stampin' Up! demonstrators get together - what do we do - we make a card or 3D item to swap

Here were mine all ready, about to be packed to go - I opted to use the soon to retire 2014 - 2016 in colours of  Lost Lagoon for my card bases, with  BlackBerry Bliss,  Tangelo Twist and Hello Honey colourways for most of them , but then added Melon Mambo, Watermelon Wonder, Perfect Plum and Wisteria Wonder for some last minute additions.

I used the lovely flourish stamp from 'Everything Eleanor'  for my accent stamping at the bottom of the card, some stamped and punched flowers, from the Flower Shop stamp set, and sentiments from the Crazy About You stamp set  and co-ordinating Hello You Thinlet dies - (both of which are available as 'product bundles' - excellent value with savings of 15% - and a little 'Wink of Stella - Clear' - for a bit of final embellishment on the lettering, which you just might be able to make out perhaps, on this one ?

I hope my 'swapees' liked them..

but oh my goodness...  just look at the fabulous selection I received in return. Thank you so much everyone - am just so sorry my lack of photography skills do not do them justice.!!

All in all a truly amazing day and a huge thanks to everyone for making Stampin' Up! just one very large and very happy family.. You can't help but come away from events such as these all enthusiastic and ready to go..! so here's to the next one in November.

Interested in attending - why not give me a ring and I can explain how it all works..

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used for my swap

Just click on the items below to easily access them in my on line store 

2014-2016 In Color A4 Cardstock & Classic Stampin' Pads Kit	Whisper White A4 Cardstock	Everything Eleanor Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Flower Shop Clear-Mount Bundle	Crazy About You Clear-Mount Bundle	Melon Mambo A4 Cardstock
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad	Watermelon Wonder A4 Cardstock	Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad	Perfect Plum A4 Cardstock	Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad	Wisteria Wonder A4 Cardstock
Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

or please just contact me if you have any questions or to place an order for you, if you would prefer.

Well have a nice week everyone - and if you want to stock up on the 2014 - 2016 In colours product family before they retire,  now is your chance, as they will not be here for  too much longer.

Personally, am about to weep buckets as one of my absolute all time favourites (Lost Lagoon) is in the lineup to go,  but then on reflection  am sure Stampin' Up! won't disappoint us and are bound to have an equally as lovely set of replacements,  just waiting in the wings.

til next time.
Happy Stampin'

Jan x

Tartan Thursday and yes, he rocks!

hello all

well I know my usual day for putting digit to keyboard is Sunday - but as I won't have a chance to do any postings this weekend thought I would break with tradition and be early for once.

What better reason though as just made a card for my lovely dad's '70-something birthday' as am calling it. And as its definitely birthday related thought I would link it to the current 'Seize the Birthday' Challenge where 'anything goes' . Hope the 'Happy Birthday' on the inside rather than the outside, will still count!

...and with his Scottish roots and and the fact that he really is just the best, a couple of sheets from the soon to be retired 'Adventure Bound' Designer series Paper stack were just what I needed for the basis of my card..

I mixed Chocolate Chip and Smoky Slate for my colour ways as they go so well with the paper.

I used two layering dies from the Oval Collection Framelits to complement the 'You Rock' banner, so easily cut with Stampin' Up's super sharp Paper Snips.!

'Crazy About You' is such a fabulous stamp set with nearly 30 different sayings to mix and match as you need to suit a wealth of occasions. 

Toning grey ribbon, candy dots and 'Dad' which I have to admit is non-Stampin' Up! and was die-cut for me, to finish.

and inside ? - the lovely 'Happy' die from the 'Hello You' Thinlits was just what I needed to team with Birthday from the same 'Crazy For You' Stamp set using the same paper with another piece for a decorative strip inside the card as well.

and the little envelope?

I have my lovely upline Vicky to thank for this as I turn to these time after time whenever a  Giftcard or pennies are  called for - Just perfect for packaging these, and you can decorate them as much or as little as you like.!

Scroll down the page and watch her video here as she explains how to make them - many thanks as always, Vicky.

Stampin' Up! Supplies for this card:

Just click on the items below to easily access them in my on line store  
Pay just  £4:95 whatever the size of your order, and have them shipped straight to your address.. 

Please  contact me if you have any questions or to place an order for you, if you prefer.

Chocolate Chip A4 Card Stock	Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack	Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate	Ovals Collection Framelits Dies	Crazy About You Photopolymer Stamp Set
Paper Snips	Neutrals Candy Dots	Hello You Thinlits Dies	Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive	Linen Thread

Well, with my early posting its  nice to be able to say hope you have a lovely weekend whatever you are up to.

Tomorrow will find us continuing clearing out the garden shed. A job we started over the bank  holiday.

..must admit to getting a little bit worried as himself keeps muttering about it being a good place to tidy me and all my crafting supplies into!

Uhm, perhaps on reflection it would be ok to be out there on a nice sunny day, maybe, but can't see me being too enthusiastic when its cold and dark in the winter!.

til next time, very best wishes all,
Jan x