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Tall Tealight box using Pretty Petals

Stampin' Up! UK tealight box

I have had these tea-lights sat on my desk for months! I found these beautiful Pink Pirouette coloured tea-lights in Primark, for £1! and had to bring them home to make a box! I love it when I find items that perfectly match Stampin’ Up! colours, it makes gift giving so damn easy!

Stampin' Up! UK box tutorial pretty petals

These boxes hold 6 supermarket sized tea-lights, and are super quick and easy to make. Check out the video tutorial below if you don’t believe me!

Measurements:
(I’m sorry I haven’t got the metric measurements for this one, yet!)

Base –

Card stock – 7 x 4 1/2″

Score on the long side first at 1 5/8, 3 1/4, 4 7/8 and 6 1/2″

Score on the short side at 1 5/8″

Lid –

Card stock – 5 11/16 x 5 11/16″ (this measurement is really important to make sure your lid slips over your base!)

Score on all four sides at 2″

Designer Series Paper –

1 piece that measures 1 1/2 x 1 1/2″

4 pieces that measure 1 1/2 x 1 3/4″

Stampin' Up! UK tealight box

I can’t believe I have got this far into the blog post without mentioning that adorable Designer Series Paper! I did not think that this DSP was for me – it has a weird colour combination; Basic Black (which is what put me off!) Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron, Old Olive, Pacific Point and Very Vanilla. I am very much a Whisper White girl; I use Very Vanilla occasionally but I go through miles more Whisper White. So between the Basic Black and the Very Vanilla – I had decided that the Pretty Petals DSP stack was not for me! that was until I received a sample in a product share – I am converted! These papers are gorgeous! You have got to grab a pack (its only £7.25) and find out for yourself!

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Watercolour Wings

Stampin' Up! UK Watercolor Wings class

I have a great card for you today, I really really love this one! I have been having so much fun making loads of cards with the Watercolour Wings stamp set.

I recently took part in the Pootlers Blog Hop where I used this stamp set and die bundle to create 3 colourful cards, but today I’m keeping things a little more monotone.

Stampin' Up! UK Watercolor Wings class

I tried really hard to get this card to photograph properly, but white on white is tricky! The card base uses the brand new Thick Whisper White card stock – this card is great for card bases, and is exactly same colour as the regular Whisper White card stock, and it is lovely! but photographing, not so much!

I am loving me a bit of monotone this week (I hadn’t released that Tuesdays cards were the same colours until I sat down to write this post!) The butterfly is stamped using all three of the butterfly layers in the set, the large background butterfly is in Pool Party, the outer edges are in Mint Macaron, and the body and details are in Bermuda Bay.

Stampin' Up! UK Watercolour Wings

I love the detail stamps that come in this stamp set; that trio of dots is just so handy. Here I have used it to create a background in Mint Macaron (stamped off once). The card is finished with that lovely sentiment stamped in Mint Macaron, and the addition of two of the smaller Bold Butterflies in Mint Macaron and Vellum along with three rhinestones.

What do you think? Do you have any white on white photography tips for me? I know I have plenty more cards using my Thick Whisper White!

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Week In Review…..

Good Afternoon, so sorry this weeks post is a little late. I’ve been stuck working night shifts (insert very very sad face here), they really don’t agree with me and it takes me a few days to get back into the swing of things, plus I’ve been out for lunch with my almost-mother-in-law (and food always comes first!)

Weekly Deals

This is the last week of Bonus Deals, there are some great items this week so grab them while you can – limited supply again this week!

Supply List

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 Did you catch my Technique Tuesday yesterday featuring that fab Colour Me Irresistible Designer Series Paper? I love this stuff, you get some pre-coloured sheets and some that you can ink and spritz yourself to make your own custom Designer Series Paper complete with embossed resist patterns – Awesome! The Pretty Petals DSP stack is proving to be very popular so I would grab it at that great price before it sells out!

What Have I been Up To?

Like I said, I’ve been on nights this week so I haven’t been up to much really. All the wedding prep is now done so with 10 days to go I can relax a little.
I’ve been planning for classes and workshops coming in the Autumn, I will be updating the timetable soon so keep your eyes pealed.
Demonstrator pre-order starts next week for the Autumn/Winter catalogue – I know it doesn’t feel like we’ve had summer yet and we are already talking Christmas! – You can join in the pre-order too by joining my team today! Just drop me a message or check out the Join My Team page!
Well, that’s it for today folks! I will be sending my monthly newsletter over the weekend so keep checking your inboxes for some special newsletter only projects and news! You can sign up for my newsletter at any time by using the link at the bottom of this post, or by selecting the Subscribe to my Newsletter!
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Technique Tuesday | Colour Me Irresistible

Stampin' Up! UK Sprinkles of life colour me irresistible;l

I’m a bit concerned that this fantastic Designer Series Paper may have passed you by in the Annual Catalogue this year! It can be found at the very top of page 142, it just looks like a series of coloured chevrons – but take a closer look! Its the most wonderful Designer Series Paper – do you remember the Irresistibly Yours DSP from Sale-a-bration this year? Well, its like that – but better! You get 12 sheets, all with fabulous patterns in ink resist embossing, but some are pre-coloured, while others are white – all ready for you, a sponge and your favourite ink!

Stampin' Up! UK Sprinkles of life colour me irresistible;l

Paired here with the wonderful Sprinkles of Life Stamp set, I can’t choose which version of the paper is my favourite! The one on the left uses the pre-coloured Colour Me Irresistible paper, while the right had card features the DSP that has been coloured by me with my trusty sponge and some Mint Macaron Ink!

Have I mentioned about the Sprinkles of Life stamp set by the way? Not only is it super cute! but also £2 is donated to Ronald Macdonald House Charities here in the UK for each stamp set sold! Awesome right! RMHC do fantastic work, keeping parents and sick children close together during some of the worst times, providing houses near to hospitals.

Stampin' Up! Colour me Irresistable Color

What’s your favourite version of this card?

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Layered Letters

Stampin' Up! UK Layered Letters Work of Art

I have had great fun playing with the Layered Letters Alphabet Stamp set! but there are other stamp set that sit on my shelves, that I LOVE but just don’t seem to get the ‘mat time’ that they deserve! Work of Art is one of these stamp sets, I love it, but I really struggle to use it as often as I should – but I thought it might work well with Layered Letters

And guess what….

Stampin' Up! UK Layered Letters Work of Art

It does!

A nice, simple card for a Monday! We are in the middle of school leaver / exam / results season and Congrats cards are always a handy thing to have on stand-by!

The stamping is in Cucumber Crush, Crushed Curry and Pacific Point, onto a layer of Very Vanilla, and a card base of Pacific Point. I have to say, I don’t know where this colour combination came from, I’m trying to experiment with colour at the moment – just pulling a few random ink pads out and stamping away – and what is so great about Stampin’ Up! inks is that they ALL work together, even combinations you wouldn’t expect!

What’s your favourite colour combinations this week?

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Cardmaking 101 – Lets Make a Card!

Stampin' Up! UK Freshly Made Sketches

Hello!

Did you catch my mistake last week? I have complete wedding brain at the moment and managed to film this video on the wrong week! magic! but its ok, because I’ve filmed another tutorial for you this week!

I love using sketches as a quick and easy way to make a card, I will often hit Pinterest or check the latest challenges on some of my favourite challenge blogs. Sketches make card making so super quick and easy, and also stretch my card making into areas I would never have explored. Do you ‘get’ how much I love sketches! and I would love you to love sketches too!

So, this is a Cardmaking 101 – but one with a difference, because today we are actually going to make a card! So far we have explored tools, adhesives, and accessories. We have talked about stamps and stamping. But we have never actually made a card! until today. This is also the last Cardmaking 101 for a couple of months, but it will return bigger and better than ever in the Autumn – is there something you really want to learn? or a technique you would love to try but just don’t know where to start? Let me know so I can feature them as part of my next Cardmaking 101 series (or should that be Cardmaking 102?!)

Ok, so shall I stop waffling and get on with making a card!

Freshly Made Sketches #196 Cardmaking 101

This is our sketch for today, Sketch #196 from Freshly Made Sketches!

I always start by looking at the sketch, turning it around and changing the shapes. The key to using sketches is not to think of the shapes as boxes (or flowers, or butterflies) but just as shapes, shapes that your stamps can fill

Next I turn to my stamp shelves, trying to place my stamps into that shape. Sometimes I will use a stamp and punch combination for this, or sometimes I just use my current favourite!

Once I have collected my supplies and grab the sketch again. Cut my card stock, and begin to assemble my card

Stampin' Up! UK Cardmaking 101 Watercolour thank you

Here I have used the Watercolor Thank You, along with a piece of the Neutrals Designer Series Paper. I recently received a pack of the Metal Rimmed Peals, and just HAD to find away of using them!

So, what do you think? I would love to see your latest make, show me on my Facebook page!

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Gift Bag Punch Board Bag with Flap

Gift bag punch board project

I’m sorry, I know the title of this post is a bit of a mouthful. However, I’m at a bit of a loss of what else to call it!

I’m loving the new Gift Bag Punch Board! I think it’s proving to be almost as versatile as the Envelop Gift Board (that I truly adore!) and I have several projects and videos coming in the next few weeks!

Stampin' Up! UK Gift bag punch board

I am also sorry for my terrible bows! That satin ribbon is still my nemesis! however, the 1″ dotted lace trim (in the new In-Colours) tied like a dream! I think I need to watch some more bow tying tutorials to master that satin ribbon though!

Measurements:

Card stock (although, this would work just as well with Designer Series Paper) – 10″ x 8 1/4″ (25.5 x 21 cm) or a piece of A4 cut on the long side to 10″ (25.5 cm)

Follow the instructions on the Gift Bag punch board to make a Small bag

Once you have the basic gift bag punched and scored, turn your card stock around and repeat the steps in reverse order, so that you end up with symmetrical flaps on both sides

Fold the flaps down on one side and use the other side of the punch board to punch holes as described on the board

Stampin' Up! UK gift bag with flap

These bags are super simple to make, although I’m sure I have made it look trickier than it is in the video (lots of ‘bloopers’ recently!), why not grab your board and have a go, I would love to see what you create!

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Tag a bag…… of a card!

Stampin' Up! UK tag a bag endless thanks

I have previously mentioned my love for the Tag A Bag Accessories kits, I even have a video on the latest one (available HERE!).

They are just so versatile. Not only do I use them to label gifts, but I use them to label things in my craft room (those sticky strips are awfully handy!) and I even use them to make cards! And they only cost £7.25!

Stampin' Up! UK tag a bag card accessory kit

This card also features the Endless Wishes Stamp set, with the sentiment stamped in Calypso Coral onto one of the pieces from the kit. I also stamped some leaves behind the doily but they are a bit tricky to see, even up close.

Stampin' Up! UK tag a bag endless thanks

What a simple, cute, quick card!

Love it!

 

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Week In Review | Bonus Deals, Team Training and more!

Stampin' Up! UK Team Training

Hello! Its that time of the week again when I do my bit of live blogging. This is why this post always goes up mid-morning rather than at half six like my regularly scheduled content. I love doing these Wednesday posts, they are great fun, and give me the chance to share a little bit more of me with you

Weekly Deals

Stampin' Up! UK Weekly Deals Bonus Deals

Each and every Wednesday Stampin’ Up!® release a new set of Weekly Deals. This month there are more offers, BUT they are while stocks last, so grab them quick!

Sale: £5.08

Price: £7.25

Sale: £2.63

Price: £3.75

Sale: £15.75

Price: £21.00

Sale: £3.38

Price: £4.50

Sale: £3.15

Price: £4.50

Supply List

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Team Training and Hostess Gifts

A few weeks ago I held some on-line team training with my team members. Each one received a pack of goodies in the post, and we put them together using one of my tutorial videos. I love doing team events and have another scheduled for the end of October. What to join in? Check out my Joining FAQ’s

Stampin' Up! UK Team Training

We made 4 cute cards, with envelopes, and a gift box – all designed to be used as a Hostess Gift. So, I will be giving this note card set away to my next Hostess! Message me today for more information about hosting a party with me – I bring all the crafty goodies and inspiration, you bring your friends (and some cake!) and together we get to make something really fun! I am currently looking for Hostesses for September and October – maybe we could make a start on your Christmas cards!

What have I been up to?

It’s still all go here! I’m done (almost) with the wedding prep – just the dress to collect on Saturday! So, now we’re onto packing and cleaning! 17 days to go!

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Technique Tuesday | Blender Pens on Vellum

Stampin' Up! UK Blender Pens on vellum

Hello and welcome to another Technique Tuesday, I have recently been playing with my Blender Pens, and thought I would share the easiest way to use them!

I love the Blender Pens, they make colouring images so super quick and easy, but they take a little bit of practice particularly on Whisper White card stock. However, they are really easy to use on vellum.

So, what is a Blender Pen?

A Blender Pen is a pen that contains a special clear solution, that helps inks to move on paper. They create a similar effect to watercolouring, but without the mess of water everywhere. These pens work best on smooth surfaces; Whisper White card stock, Shimmery White card stock, or Vellum. This is because the ink still needs to be a little wet for the solution to move the ink. I find that they work best on vellum, this is because the ink takes longest to dry, giving you plenty of time to get a smooth colour blend

Stampin' Up! UK Blender Pens on vellum

I had some issues during the filming of this one! So, as usual you get a couple of ‘live bloopers!’ My camera ran out of battery (I’d filmed about 8 videos in one day!), but I hope it doesn’t effect your enjoyment of the tutorial

Top Tips for using Blender Pens on Vellum;

– I prefer to use Stazon Black on Vellum, as it is designed for smooth surfaces and dries to a nice crisp Black

– Use on colour at a time, here I coloured all the leaves first, then the flower centres and then the petals

– Scribble off your Blender Pen onto some scrap paper between each colour. The tip of your Blender Pen may stain, but this won’t effect the colour once you have scribbled off the excess

– Play and have fun!

Stampin' Up! UK Birthday Blossoms Vellum

Once the vellum is coloured I turn the vellum over, and use Fast Fuse Adhesive to stick the vellum to the card. I love Fast Fuse for this, because it is a clear tape you can’t see it, but I also apply the tape to the coloured areas. This way you can’t see when it is attached, I like the look of the vellum loose at the edges, but you could use glue dots in each corner and cover them with Candy Dots or Pearls.

What’s your favourite way of attaching Vellum to your cards?

 

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