Water colouring - no need for DIY!

hi everyone

I have the lovely Patty Bennett to thank for the inspiration behind this card - that of using flowers punched from the Watercolour wonder series DSP as your own DIY embellishments - with nothing else needed for them other than a few candy dots and a bit of sponging.

Unfortunately I don't have the Petite Petals punch, yet, so made do with a punch I already had - but it's certainly on my wish list and as the punch and its matching stamp set come as a bargain bundle in the new Spring/summer catalogue am thinking acquisition may be sooner rather than later!

I used one of the Watercolour wonder notelets as my card base as well.. I just added an embossed panel, sponged the edges, looped some toning bakers twine round this and punched out 3 flowers from the matching DSP, to tone in with the zig-zag design colours on the card.

I sponged these round the edges to make them pop and added some toning candy dots to finish and popped them up on dimensionals.

My sentiment says it all I think - sometimes you just don't need to say anything and this was one of those occasions, so the sentiment was just perfect.

It's from the 'A dozen thoughts' stamp set, full of all sorts of nice sayings, perfect for all sorts of reasons.!

Stampin Up recipe for this card:
Stamp Set: A Dozen Thoughts
Inks: Island Indigo, Crisp Cantaloupe, Gumball Green 
Cardstock/Paper: Watercolour Wonder Notelets, Whisper White, Watercolour DSP
Punches: Flower Punch
Other Essentials: Stampin Up dimensionals, toning candy dots, sponge daubers, 
Stamp-a-majig, Bakers twine

I can order Stampin' Up Products for you, shipped straight to your address and am happy to answer any questions you may have - if you would like to find out more or would like to place an order you can email me or contact me on 01438 820829

or why not visit my online store 

I understand that yet more bad weather is forecast - definitely a reason for staying inside, and getting on with some chores, but then on reflection - crafting of any sort is a far better occupation and am sure will win hands down any time!

have a nice week - what is left of it!

til next time
Janx

Sale-a-bration fever - Yeah.. and a new seasonal catalogue as well !

hi all

Well, after all the wait - 'IT' is finally here!

and by 'IT' I mean the Stampin Up Sale-a-Bration promotion.

From now until 31st March, for every £45 you spend in any of the current catalogues - you get to choose a free item from a special selection of exclusive products in the Sale-a-Bration catalogue

Check pages 11 thru to 17 to see the delightful free gifts available. Love it..!

There is everything from special stamp sets, a co-ordinating punch, co-ordinating Designer series paper, a matching accessory pack, an embossing folder, special card and banner kits and clever packaging to name a few... and for those who like all things 'digital' - 2 special sets covering matching items, but in digital format.

....and during Sale-a-Bration, for any hostess holding a qualifying party you can earn a further £25 more to spend on hostess credits. and if that is not enough ...

today also sees the launch of the new Spring /Summer Catalogue

Just click this link Spring/Summer catalogue or the picture in the side bar to view it online to take a look.
or if you would like your own copies of each of them - just let me know and will send them out to you..

It's just full of all sorts of lovely supplies and inspiration for everything from party invites, and celebrations - to stamping and scrap-booking supplies.

One of my favorites in it just has to be the lovely Watercolour Wonder suite of items illustrated on pages 22 and 23 such as the Watercolour Wonder Designer Series Paper...

 

and the co-ordinating printed Note Cards and envelopes - just love these - the easiest DIY cards ever to quote the brochure! Colours, images and accessories that combine beautifully for quick and easy crafting and creating... No water needed!

or how about this delicious selection of metallic type goodies: (including the Metallic Encore Stamp pads and pots of Glitter in both Silver and Gold - carry overs from the Autumn/winter catalogue)

 

Then there's something for babies, birthdays and all manner of celebrations... 

With beautiful occasion related stamp sets, featured accessories such as new embossing folders, new punches including a couple for designing your own any-sized tags, new framelits , Retro styled 'This and that' items for your journal-ling and keepsakes, new trims ribbons, embellishments and lots of kits and bargain bundles - not to mention more options to expand your My Digital Studio expertise and stash....

oh my - so much to choose - you can't blame a girl for wanting it all. It's so so definitely worth a real good look. So why not curl up somewhere nice, relax with a nice soothing drink and make out a wish list.. (Mine is pretty extensive already, I know)

I can order Stampin' Up Products for you, shipped straight to your address and am happy to answer any questions you may have - if you would like to find out more or would like to place an order you can email me or contact me on 01438 820829

or why not visit my online store 

in the meantime - happy browsing

Jan
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Water colour designing and sneaky peeks !

Well things just could not get easier than this.!

I have used a card from the up and coming Watercolour Wonder Designer Note cards teamed with two of the stamps from the Happy Watercolour stamp set for a notelet for a friend.

Both will be available in in the new Spring Summer Catalogue available from the 28th January.

See how the little orchid stamp fits the aperture perfectly.! Perfectly positioned with the help of my stamp-a majig.

A few strokes - literally,  of some toning Stampin Up markers and the card was done.

I opted to hand try to hand colour the sentiment as well as a sort of gradient effect - but not too sure about that I have to admit,  though the rest of it I I was very happy with and in just a few minutes I had a card ready to pop in the post.

No need to even get out my beloved Envelope Punch board this time, either  - the notelets come ready packaged with a set of envelopes to go with. To quote that well known meercat - 'simples'! 

I can order Stampin' Up products for you, shipped straight to your address and am
happy to answer any questions you have  - if you would like to find out more or would like to place an order you can email me or phone me on 01438 820829

or why not visit my on-line store.
 
Am currently listening to the wind and rain out there - and it sounds quite wild- again!.. somehow venturing out into that lot is not a pleasant thought so hopefully things will have calmed down a bit when its time to go out tomorrow morning.  Stay safe everyone.


Best wishes all and see you next time

Jan
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