Author: Hannah McCurley

Posted on

Thoughtful Branches | Thank You

Thank you card using Thoughtful Branches from Stampin' Up! UK

Sorry if you were expecting a Make It Monday this week, am taking a couple of weeks off – but don’t panic, I have some great projects lined-up for you here on my blog while I’m away. Also, I have just had a delivery of Autumn / Winter catalogues – if you have shopped with me in the last 6 months there will be one on its way to you very shortly, if you haven’t shopped but want a FREE copy, just let me know on this form!

Thank you card using Thoughtful Branches from Stampin' Up! UK

I am still loving using our fabulous August Exclusive stamp and die bundle; Thoughtful Branches. I think this card would look fabulous if you swapped out the Tip Top Taupe and replaced it with copper! I might just have to make that this afternoon! The rest of the card uses Pear Pizzazz and Tangerine Tango for a cute Autumnal look

Simple Thank You card using Thoughtful Branches from Stampin' Up! UK

The banner for the sentiment is created using the banner die that you can find in the Cupcake Cutouts framelits.

ThoughtfulBranches_Share-3_Jul0516_SP_UK

Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

£46.75
Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz

£7.25
Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Tangerine Tango A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Tip Top Taupe A4 Cardstock

£7.25
Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder

£4.50
Cupcake Cutouts Framelits Dies

£24.00
Whisper White A4 Card Stock

£8.25

Shop Now button-001Join my team button-001

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and join my Code Club, by using the Hostess code featured in the top right hand of my blog. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter here – http://eepurl.com/2if59

Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

Posted on

Thoughtful Branches | Floral Edition

Floral Card using Thoughtful Branches from Stampin' Up! UK

Have you checked out our August Exclusive yet? I’m LOVING playing with this set called Thoughtful Branches, every customer that grabs this stamp and die bundle this month will get a great card kit and video tutorials from me as an extra special Thank You!

Floral Card using Thoughtful Branches from Stampin' Up! UK

The head of the flower (or the leaves of a tree!) have been stamped and die cut twice from Rose Red card stock. I scrunched up the top layer before flattening out a little and attaching it to the front of the card. There is a little bit of sparkle here too from a touch of Gold Wink of Stella

For You using Thoughtful Branches from Stampin' Up! UK

Don’t forget to shop using the Code Club Code to receive some great FREE product! 

E23UG3WK

I will be closing this order on the 30th August 2016

Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

£46.75
Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Rose Red A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz

£7.25
Pop Of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper

£11.75
Versamark Pad

£7.75
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

£4.50
Big Shot Die Brush

£10.00

Shop Now button-001Join my team button-001

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and join my Code Club, by using the Hostess code featured in the top right hand of my blog. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter here – http://eepurl.com/2if59

Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

Posted on

Floral Congratulations

Rose Red Congratulations Card using Floral Phrases from Stampin' Up!

I have been making quite a few Congratulations card recently, friends getting married or moving house, I was a little disappointed when I noticed that I don’t have a New Home type stamp in my collection, but I felt that Congratulations worked well enough for a couple of friends who recently moved into their first House.

Rose Red Congratulations Card using Floral Phrases from Stampin' Up!

I’m just loving the floral image in the Floral Phrases stamp set, I have seen it coloured in with Stampin’ Write markers, but I love using it simply in a single colour. Here it has been stamped twice in Rose Red. The stamp does all the work for you here, no need to do anything other than stamp to get this fabulous multi-tone image. So pretty

Congratulations card using Floral Phrases from Stampin' Up!The sentiment is stamped, again in Rose Red, on a strip of Very Vanilla card stock and layered with Rose Red Card stock. I had to add a few loops of Gold Metallic Thread to this one, I just couldn’t help myself! before adding the senitment with a piece of Adhesive Foam Strip.

ThoughtfulBranches_Share-3_Jul0516_SP_UK

Product List

Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set

£16.00
Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Rose Red A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

£8.25
Gold Metallic Thread

£2.75
Foam Adhesive Strips

£7.25

Shop Now button-001Join my team button-001

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and join my Code Club, by using the Hostess code featured in the top right hand of my blog. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter here – http://eepurl.com/2if59

Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

Posted on

Island Indigo Fresh Fruit Card Set

Fresh Fruit Card Collection using Stampin' Up! Uk products

I made these 3 cards last month, but somehow I missed posting them! Shocking I know! but you still get to see them in the end, so it doesn’t really matter does it!

Fresh Fruit Card Collection using Stampin' Up! Uk productsI really wanted to make a card using Fresh Fruit that wasn’t fruity … and somehow ended up with a three card set!

Thank you card using Fresh Fruit from Stampin' Up! UK

Each card has an Island Indigo card base, and a mat of Very Vanilla, but I couldn’t decide which other colour to use, or then how I wanted to apply the sentiment either! So, this first card uses Flirty Flamingo, with the sentiment on a banner
Birthday card using Fresh Fruit from Stampin' Up! UKHave you worked out which bit of the Fresh Fruit stamp set I have used yet? Yes, it’s the circles, they are supposed to be the outline of the peach! I just love the look of the outline images in this stamp set, I think they work really well on their own as well as together with their solid partners.

The second card is in Melon Mambo. I decided that I wasn’t keen on the banner on the first card, and would rather use a strip for the sentiment, but then couldn’t decide if I wanted it to go all the way across the card, or just across the Very Vanilla piece

Island Indigo Fresh Fruit Card Collection using Stampin' Up! UK productsSo I tried both! I still don’t think I could pick a favourite either, this last card uses Watermelon Wonder with the Island Indigo.

Which one is your Favourite?

Don’t forget to shop using the Code Club Code to receive some great FREE product! 

E23UG3WK

I will be closing this order on the 30th August 2016

Product List

Fresh Fruit Photopolymer Stamp Set

£24.00
Island Indigo A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

£8.25
Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock

£7.25
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes

£8.25
Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Watermelon Wonder A4 Cardstock

£7.25
Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Versamark Pad

£7.75
White Stampin' Emboss Powder

£4.50

Shop Now button-001Join my team button-001

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and join my Code Club, by using the Hostess code featured in the top right hand of my blog. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter here – http://eepurl.com/2if59

Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

Posted on

Make It Monday | Customer Thank You Gifts!

Make It Monday featuring Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! UK for Summer Customer Thank You Gifts

Make It Monday with Stampin' Up!

Hello! Welcome to Make It Monday, the day of the week I release an awesome new video tutorial for you lovely people! Yay!

I am so excited about today’s post, mainly because I’m hoping that the first batch of these have arrived with the lovely people that shopped with me last month, but also it’s my 1st wedding anniversary today! I’m off to Newcastle for the day with my lovely husband who surprised me a few weeks ago by getting tickets for Chicago the Musical for tonight! 😀

Right, so what have I got for you today? Customer Thank You gifts!

Make It Monday featuring Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! UK for Summer Customer Thank You Gifts

These super cute envelopes each contain a wrapped tea bag! I took delivery of these teabags a few weeks ago, and the smell that filled my office when I opened the box was delightful, so I’m really hoping that you enjoy them as much I as I did!

So far I have two different styles of these, but I can see me making a whole heap of these over the coming weeks and months, using different Designer Series Papers, stamps and colours of card stock! The one with the pears uses the Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper while the other is the Affectionately Yours Speciality DSP.

They are so easy to make with the Envelope Punch Board. I really don’t use this fabulous tool as much as I should! super handy for those awkward sized cards where a standard envelope just wont do.

Summer Customer Thank You Gifts Teanbag envelopes Make it Monday Video tutorial using Stampin' Up! UK Designer Series Paper

Measurements:

Designer Series Paper – 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 – I’m sticking with Imperial Measurements for this one, its just easier on the EBP!

Make your first punch and score at 2 5/8″ and then follow the instructions on the board, super simple!

Card stock – 1″ x 7″ for the belly band, plus a few scraps for the punching.

Product List

Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper

£10.00
Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper

£11.75
Envelope Punch Board

£18.00
Endless Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set

£14.00
1-3/8" Circle Punch

£14.50
1-1/4" Circle Punch

£14.50

Shop Now button-001Join my team button-001

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and join my Code Club, by using the Hostess code featured in the top right hand of my blog. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter here – http://eepurl.com/2if59

Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

Posted on

Thoughtful Branches | Pretty in Pink

Thank You Card using Thoughtful Branches from Stampin' Up! Uk

Are you LOVING the Thoughtful Branches bundle yet? You are – go and grab it before it sells out!

The card I am sharing today is the very first card I made with it. Some of my Stampin’ Sisters weren’t sure about it (I can’t work out why not!) but wanted to see some creations using the bundle before they took the plunge and grabbed it for themselves, I don’t blame them its always nice to see what you can make with something before you make a purchase (after all, that is what I am here for!). So, I made a few cards and shared them in our Facebook group a few weeks ago.

I was trying to work out some alternative uses for the leaves die, and I thought using it to make a sort of doily was a great idea!

Thank You Card using Thoughtful Branches from Stampin' Up! Uk

The soft colours on this one were really tricky to photograph. The colours are Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz and Tip Top Taupe. But can you see the doily poking out of the side of the stamped layer? yes, its the leaves die cut, I did add some Pink Pirouette ink with a sponge to add some definition.

What is your favourite stamp or die from the bundle?

Have you seen this months Stamp of the Month Club? This month grab your copy of the Thoughtful Branches Bundle via my online store, and I will send you a 3 exclusive video tutorials and a card kit to make 6 cards! Yay!

Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

£46.75
Pink Pirouette A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Tip Top Taupe A4 Cardstock

£7.25
Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Twine Baker's Whisper White

£2.75

Shop Now button-001Join my team button-001

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and join my Code Club, by using the Hostess code featured in the top right hand of my blog. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter here – http://eepurl.com/2if59

Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

Posted on

Thoughtful Branches | Watercolour

Watercolour Background Thoughtful Branches card using Stampin' Up! UK supplies

Do you think I could get through a week of cards featuring the fabulous Thoughtful Branches Bundle without sharing some Watercolour? nope, me neither!

Watercolour Background Thoughtful Branches card using Stampin' Up! UK supplies

I am such a sucker for a good font, and I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make this sentiment the star of a card. You’re In My Thoughts is heat embossed in Gold over the top of this fabulous watercoloured background. The background super simple to create, if a little messy. Mint Macaron and Dapper Denim blended on a piece of Watercolour Paper using an Aqua-Painter.

Watercolour background your in my thoughts card using Thoughtful Branches from Stampin' Up!

The sequins are taken from a piece of the Gold Sequin Trim and adhered with some Fine-Tip Glue. Lovely!

Measurements:

Dapper Denim Card Base – half a sheet of A4, folding in half

Mint Macaron – 9.5 x 13.8 cm

Watercolour Paper – 8.5 x 12.8 cm

ThoughtfulBranches_Share-3_Jul0516_SP_UK

Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

£46.75
Dapper Denim A4 Cardstock

£7.25
Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock

£7.25
Watercolor Paper

£4.50
Aqua Painters

£15.50
Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

£3.00
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

£3.00

Shop Now button-001Join my team button-001

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and join my Code Club, by using the Hostess code featured in the top right hand of my blog. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter here – http://eepurl.com/2if59

Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

Posted on

Thoughtful Branches bundle!!!!

I am so excited to share this card with you today! Not only because I love it, but also because it means that the Thoughtful Branches Bundle is available!!!!

ThoughtfulBranches_Share-3_Jul0516_SP_UK

This fabulous bundle is available, While Stocks last, until the end of August. But, there is more …. If you buy this bundle via my webstore I will send you a card kit to make 6 great cards, along with 3 exclusive video tutorials! I’m loving running my card classes online, get to see what all the fuss is about by grabbing this great deal today!

Thoughtful Branches Card using Stampin' Up! UK Supplies

This card uses the stamps and dies in the bundle. The tree is die cut from the Very Vanilla layer as well as a piece of Tip Top Taupe, I’ve done a bit of simple inlay die cutting here, inserting the Tip Top Taupe into the Very Vanilla space. However the Very Vanilla layer is also popped up on Dimensionals!

Just Because Card using Thoughtful Branches for Stampin' Up! UK

The leaves of the tree are one of my favourite bits of this stamp and die bundle, the leaves are one large stamp that coordinates exactly with the die! Such a pretty look, I have an alternative use coming to my Weekly Email Newsletter this week too!

Don’t forget to shop using the Code Club Code to receive some great FREE product! 

E23UG3WK

I will be closing this order on the 30th August 2016

Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

£46.75
Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Tip Top Taupe A4 Cardstock

£7.25
So Saffron A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

£8.25
Stampin' Dimensionals

£3.75
Big Shot Die Brush

£10.00
Precision Base Plate

£22.00

Shop Now button-001Join my team button-001

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and join my Code Club, by using the Hostess code featured in the top right hand of my blog. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter here – http://eepurl.com/2if59

Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

Posted on

Make It Monday | Thoughtful Branches

Thank you card using Thoughtful Branches from Stampin' Up! UK

Make It Monday with Stampin' Up!

This week is super exciting! Not only does the Demonstrator pre-order for the Autumn / Winter catalogue start tomorrow but also tomorrow is the day you guys can get your hands on the awesome Thoughtful Branches bundle!

Thank you card using Thoughtful Branches from Stampin' Up! UK

I am loving using this bundle. This week I have 4 awesome projects for you using this stamp and die bundle, I hope you enjoy!

So, this stamp and die bundle is available from tomorrow, and its only available while stocks last so it is definately one to jump on sooner rather than later. Plus, I have an exclusive card class if you grab this bundle in my online shop; 3 exclusive videos and a card kit for 6 cards! These will be shipping seperately, towards the end of the month. Check out my Stamp of the Month Club page for more info!

Don’t forget to shop using the Code Club Code to receive some great FREE product! 

E23UG3WK

I will be closing this order on the 30th August 2016

Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

£46.75
Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Early Espresso A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Old Olive A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Garden Green A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Whisper White A4 Card Stock

£8.25
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Tree Builder Punch

£16.00
Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

£7.75

Shop Now button-001Join my team button-001

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and join my Code Club, by using the Hostess code featured in the top right hand of my blog. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter here – http://eepurl.com/2if59

Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

Posted on

Floral Phrases Home Decor Frame

Home Decor Frame using Floral Phrases from Stampin' Up! Uk and an IKEA frame

I’m always looking for ways to get creative. I love card making, but I do indulge my crafty passion in other hobbies too (when I get the chance!), I’m currently working on my Wedding Scrapbook, I have a stash of half-finished crochet projects and I love a spot of painting too. So, when James and I recently took a trip to IKEA on the hunt for a new bed, I couldn’t help but stop in the section of the shop where they have all the frames and candles, material and other fabulous home-y bits and bobs. I love this bit of IKEA, there is always a bargain and it can all be modified in some way shape or form to create something fabulous!

Home Decor Frame using Floral Phrases from Stampin' Up! Uk and an IKEA frame

This frame cost me the grand total of £1, and it even comes in a variety of bright colours as well as this off white. I will admit that it did sit in my heap of crafty stuff (which includes candles, sweeties and an assortment of other odd bits and bobs) for a few weeks before this creation was born.

Bermuda Bay is one of my favourite Stampin’ Up! colours, its just so bright and fun, but I really wanted to make something classy with it. Die cut using the Detailed Floral Thinlits it is so pretty. Sticking down these detailed die cuts can be really tricky, but using the Fine-Tipped Glue Pen it is super simpe, I add a thin line of glue to the outside edges of the die cut, and add spots to the thicker parts to, easy!

Frame using Floral Phrases and Butterflies from Stampin' Up! UKThe bottom left hand corner has a flower of Pool Party inlaid into the Bermuda Bay Detailed Floral die cut. The piece is completed with a double butterfly die cut from Bermuda Bay and Pool Party, a sentiment taken from the Floral Phrases stamp set and a few Pearls!

This piece currently sits in my office, on a shelf above my PC, but I think it might need to find a more permenent home soon.

Product List

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay

£7.25
Pool Party A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle

£37.75
Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies

£15.50
Big Shot

£99.00
Precision Base Plate

£22.00
Big Shot Die Brush

£10.00
Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

£4.50

Shop Now button-001Join my team button-001

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and join my Code Club, by using the Hostess code featured in the top right hand of my blog. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter here – http://eepurl.com/2if59

Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator