Its that most wonderful time of the year.. and hope you have a lovely 2018 all!

hi all

well you might think it has all passed as in the Christmas and New Year celebrations..

but I am talking about the current Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration campaign
running now until the end of March.

and what is 'Sale-a-Bration' 

It's Stampin' up! biggest sale of the year! where you can earn free, exclusive products with every qualifying order of  £45. That's it !

Spend £45 and you get to choose an item for free from the special Sale-a-Bration catalogue.

and if you have  enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, Stampin' Up! are doing things alittel different this year. They have introduced a new reward level, giving you a bit more flexibility and options for earning your free items.

• Spend £45, get one free level 1 product.
• Spend £90, get one free level 2 product, OR, you  can choose two level 1 items.
• Spend £135, you have the option of choosing three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item. 

well I always have an out and out favourite whenever they launch a new catalogue be it the Annual one, a seasonal one or like this, the Sale-a-Bration catalogue and who can resist these adorable pandas!

 who wouldn't just love one of these as happy birthday special!
and some samples here to go with - just all adorable !

well til next time when I may even have some sample  of my own using these cuties..

and don't forget Stampin' Up! have still got some great bargains with their Clearance Sale rack - lots of  dies on sale at the moment along with a punch, some ribbon,and other items.

and for those of you who want a chance to stock up on some items from the recently retired Autumn/Winter catalogue a few of these are being carried over for the moment.

link here to the sales pages in my on-line shop, 24x7 if you want to take a look.

if there's anything I can help you with or you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

til next time - happy stampin!
Jan x

Stippled blossoms for a best friend

hi all and happy Sunday...

well am a bit late with my Sunday snippets as have been glued to the television and all things Olympic - but did want to get this card finished as its for a special friend and shall be seeing her next week - will be planning her big '0' birthday.. so something nice to look forward to.

I chose the lovely 2 step,  Stippled Blossoms Stamp set for the basis of my card - made all the more easier as it was still out on my grid pad,  after last week's thank you card!

This time I stepped it up a little, though, with my first attempt at an easel card - I used Cherry Cobbler cardstock and the scallop square framelit for my card base and some toning DSP, for the topper, finished off with a lovely floppy seam binding bow and a tiny rhinestone for glitz.!

I fussy cut 3 repeats of the large flower and to keep the colour matched I used Cherry Cobbler for all my stamping. I stamped off the first lot to lighten the image then followed up with the detailed stamp using my Stamp-a-Majig, to line everything up.

For my sentiment I inked up part of the 'A friend'... stamp from the 'Feel Goods' stamp set, with my Write marker, punched it with my small oval punch, sponging the edges, popped it up on dimensionals, and matted this onto a scalloped oval to tie in with the basic shape of the card.

....and the card stand - another of the stamps from the 'Feel goods' stamp set, punched using that very large 2 and 1/2"  punch, with a bit of wiggle factor it just about fits.. again sponging the edges to soften them a little.

...and with a left over scrap of some retired DSP - well, I was able to make a matching envelope to finish it all off.!

Stampin Up recipe for this card:

Stamp Sets: Feel Goods

Inks: Cherry Cobbler,

Cardstock/Paper: Cherry Cobbler, scraps of toning DSP

Framelits/Punches:Square Framelits, Large oval Scallop, medium oval punch, 
large circle punch

Other Essentials: Stampin Up dimensionals, basic rhinestones, sponge daubers, 

Stamp-a-majig, .Envelope Punch board, seam binding

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 

 (for every £45 spent, choose a free sale-a-bration gift)

well almost, Monday again, how does it seem to come round so quickly.. To everyone on half term holiday - hope you have a lovely week - am on 'Great-niece sitting' duty on Friday as part of the family rota, so am thinking card making,  to go towards her Brownie's Hobby badge,  will hopefully go down a  treat.

Until next time
Jan
x