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I do love a good CASE…..

I read a fair few Stampin’ Up! blogs, I love looking through Facebook groups, Pinterest boards and seeing what other people have created.

This card was originally created by Amanda Fowler of Inspirin’ Inkin’.

Stampin' Up! UK Petal Potpourri Inspiring Inkin CASE Melon Mambo

It was the background of the original card that really inspired me, as much as I love this flower – and was after a different way to use it when I came across the original blog post.

To create the softly stamped background – Ink your background stamp with Sahara Sand ink. Stamp it off once, and lay it rubber side up on your desk. Place your cardstock on the top (gently!) and rub over small areas of the card with your fingers.

I used the new Something Lacy stamp here but it works just as well with the Dictionary or Chevron background stamps

This card is finished with one of those lovely Petal Potpourri punched flowers and a Melon Mambo button threaded with white Bakers Twine.

Hannah Wilks

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

If you like the project, or any of the products used, would like a catalogue, or to join my team, please contact me, or click on the ‘Shop NOW’ button at the top of the page. You can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, About.me, and Tumblr (Links in the sidebar)

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Ambassador’s Chocolate box! using Stampin’ Up! UK products – video Tutorial

I love taking packaging as inspiration for handmade projects, a few weeks ago I was shopping with a friend and spotted a long thin box of chocolates, and just knew I had to buy it and re-create it. Now, that box wasn’t all that exciting, but using an existing box makes it much easier to re-engineer a box to fit the same items! So, the original box held 5 chocolates, my version holds 3, but I think 3 of these indulgent chocolates is enough!

Stampin' Up! UK Ferrero Rocher box chocolate video tutorial

I have made this box a few times now, with punched out sections, and designer series paper, but may favourite has to be this Brushed Gold version. The photo doesn’t do the colour of this cardstock justice, but I think I managed to capture the shine in the video.

I also grabbed one of the new wedding themed stamp sets from the Spring/Summer catalogue for the stamped sentiment – Your Perfect Day, punched out perfectly (pun intended) with the 1 1/4″ circle punch. I just love the look of these two punched layered on top of each other, the bottom layer is a 1 3/8″ circle punched from Blackberry Bliss cardstock (love that colour!)

Measurements:

Cardstock = 8 1/4 x 6 1/2″ (21 x 17 cm)

Score on the long side first at – 1/2, 2, 6 1/4 and 7 3/4″ (1 , 5, 16, and 20 cm)

Score on the short side at 1/2, 2, 3 1/2 and 5″ (1, 5, 9, 13 cm)

Measurements for Designer Series Paper:

4 pieces cut to 1 1/4 x 4″ (3 x 10 cm)

2 pieces cut to 1 1/4 x 1 1/4″ (3 x 3 cm)

Hannah Wilks

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

If you like the project, or any of the products used, would like a catalogue, or to join my team, please contact me, or click on the ‘Shop NOW’ button at the top of the page. You can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, About.me, and Tumblr (Links in the sidebar)

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November Monthly Favourites!

Oh yes, It’s almost December! Nearly Christmas! but I have to do one thing before I get any more excited about the most wonderful time of the year – Monthly Favourites!

I have two stamp set favourites this month: Gorgeous Grunge and Holiday Home.

My Ink / Colour favourite is Lost Lagoon (I can see this appearing more than once in it’s run as an In-Colour!)

My Project Favourite is my Swaps from Sale-a-Bration tour (which you can see a whole lot of HERE!)

I love the baskets I store loads of my things in from Tesco, actually I think I need some more!

 

Before I go, don’t forget this amazing offer ends on 2nd December!

Oh, and go and like my Facebook page to get another amazing offer from me!

 

Hannah Wilks

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

If you like the project, or any of the products used, would like a catalogue, or to join my team, please contact me, or click on the ‘Shop NOW’ button at the top of the page. You can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, About.me, and Tumblr (Links in the sidebar)

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Stampin’ Up! event swaps!

As a demonstrator I get the opportunity to go to Stampin’ Up! events, including Regional training events, and Convention, as well as more local team training and special events like the one I attended this week (more one what I saw / heard / etc. coming in the new year!). There are many great aspects to being a demo, not only the events, discounts, and special offers, but the team support and inspiration.

Stampin' Up! UK Sale-a-bration 2015

One of the ways we share inspiration is by making swaps. Many demo’s make items, card fronts and small 3D projects, for all Stampin’ Up! events; including team training. This week was my first ever Stampin’ Up! event; although there has been Convention since I joined I was unable to attend due to work commitments. So this was my first Stampin’ Up! event, and my first attempt at Swaps!

I decided to keep it simple, and use two stamp sets; one I know a lot of demos have, and one they may have overlooked (but I love!); Gorgeous Grunge and Bouquet Toss.

In addition to my swaps, I also made a special card for my upline, just as a special Thank You for the support I have received in my first 6 months as a demo. Thanks Sam!

Stampin' Up! UK Sale-a-bration thank you card

For more information about the current joining promotion, to join my team, or contact me click HERE!

Hannah Wilks

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

If you like the project, or any of the products used, would like a catalogue, or to join my team, please contact me, or click on the ‘Shop NOW’ button at the top of the page. You can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, About.me, and Tumblr (Links in the sidebar)

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Thank you for stopping by www.www.stampinbyhannah.co.uk today

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Build your Bonus! with this Fab offer!

Right, this one is a goodie!

Next week, starting Tuesday 25th November, for ONE week, Stampin’ Up! is offering the Starter kit at 25% off!

That means £130 worth of product for just £74.25!

AND you get a further 5% bonus on all orders placed and taken in December, that’s on top of the usual 30% discount on your first demonstrator order! which is just awesome!

For more information about joining Me and Stampin’ Up! see my Join Me page, order your starter kit HERE and select me as your demonstrator, or message me for more information.

oh, and don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter for more amazing offers, hints and tips 🙂

look forward to speaking to you soon

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Hannah Wilks

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

If you like the project, or any of the products used, would like a catalogue, or to join my team, please contact me, or click on the ‘Shop NOW’ button at the top of the page. You can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, About.me, and Tumblr (Links in the sidebar)

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

Thank you for stopping by www.www.stampinbyhannah.co.uk today

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Gift packaging options from Stampin’ Up! UK

Stampin' Up! UK Gift Packaging Options

Christmas is coming! eek! I’m sure your all like me and completely disorganised when it comes to Christmas gifts! I try really hard to find the perfect present for each person, but most of the time I run out of time and people end up with gift cards and novelty items! This year I’m really hoping to be better, I’m just starting to write my lists, and organise my gift wrap, tags, and cards.

I thought I would take you on a little tour of the gift packaging items available from Stampin’ Up! this year, both from the annual and seasonal catalogues.

As well as the items I mentioned, there are also some Dies available to create your own boxes and gift card pockets, as well as the Gift Box Punch Board (and Envelope Punch Board) which make gift wrapping super easy and loads of fun! Who knew the wrapping could be as much fun as the present inside!

 

Hannah Wilks

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

If you like the project, or any of the products used, would like a catalogue, or to join my team, please contact me, or click on the ‘Shop NOW’ button at the top of the page. You can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, About.me, and Tumblr (Links in the sidebar)

Thank you for stopping by www.www.stampinbyhannah.co.uk today

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100 Posts!

Hello! Welcome to StampinByHannah

Is this your first visit? If it is there are lots of ideas and inspiration already here, this is my 100th blog post!

I cant believe it! when I started StampinByHannah in June of this year I never expected to reach 100 posts! or even 1000 blog views! (we I reached last month, thank you all very much!)

So, for my 100th I thought I would give you something a little different.

I thought I would tell you a little more about me, and what I do, why I’m here, and what I can offer!

Stampin Up!

So, I’m Hannah and I run two websites, this one StampinByHannah, and The Handmade Weddings – where I produce and sell handmade wedding stationary.

When I’m not in my craft room, I’m probably at my day job (or night job as it appears to be at the moment) working as a nurse in a nursing home. It’s a job I love (not as much as crafting and being creative, but I do love it!)

I have a cat, Freda, and get married to James next August! So, I’ve now got just less than 10 months to finish planning, loose another stone in weight, make the cakes, flower arrangements, and of course all the wedding stationary!

Stampin' Up! UK Pick a pack of Paper DSP Designer Series Paper

I adore working with Stampin’ Up! I use their products all the time, not just for making things for the blog, but also cards for family and friends (and customers!), as well as for my Wedding Stationary business. The quality is just exceptional!

Over the next few weeks and months I have some awesome projects and ideas for you; last week we started a series on a Friday for special folds – Fancy Fold Friday, and this week I launched the 12 Tags of Christmas – a series coming to you each and every Monday from now until Christmas week! Next week is a busy week here on the blog – to celebrate the success of the Festival of Trees stamp set (its been the top seller for Stampin’ Up! UK for the past few weeks, I love it, and I’ve had a LOT of re-pins on Pinterest for my Festival of Trees projects) I am dedicating the whole week to Festival of Trees! thats 5 cards and 1 tag, all featuring the Festival of Trees!

I’m planning on some new classes launching in the new year, looking at cards and scrapbooking, in particular Project Life by Stampin’ Up! which is just awesome!

And I have lots of other exciting things coming really soon!

 

So, thank you all so much for reading and subscribing!

I now also have a monthly newsletter, e-mailed to your inbox at the beginning of each month! to subscribe to that drop me a message HERE!

 

Hannah Wilks

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

If you like the project, or any of the products used, would like a catalogue, or to join my team, please contact me, or click on the ‘Shop NOW’ button at the top of the page. You can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, About.me, and Tumblr (Links in the sidebar)

Thank you for stopping by www.www.stampinbyhannah.co.uk today

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Weekly Deals – 8.10.14

It’s Wednesday, that time of the week again! Weekly deals time!

Stampin' Up! UK Pick a pack of Paper DSP Designer Series Paper

Before we get into the Weekly deals, I just want to quickly remind you about the current joining promotion – running through to the end of the month – Pick a Pack of Paper gives you a FREE pack of designer series paper each month for 6 months! if you sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during October. I’ve talked about this before, and there is more information HERE. This is a great opportunity not only to earn £60 worth of DSP, but also to discover the benefits of becoming a demonstrator. There are many types of people who join Stampin’ Up! you don’t have to hold classes and events, your not forced into doing anything, you just have to sell £270 worth of catalogue priced product every 3 months! and your personal spend is included in that! so to be a hobby demonstrator, you need to spend £75 a month to remain active. Stampin’ Up! gives great opportunities – not only does being a demonstrator mean that you receive a 20% discount on every single Stampin’ Up! item, but there are demonstrator deals, pre-order periods, and free products available! (I’ve just earned 2 FREE stamp sets for my sales during the first 3 months of being a demonstrator!) Awesome! For more information about becoming a demonstrator contact me HERE!

 

So, the weekly deals!

As usual this weeks Weekly Deals are amazing!

Stampin' Up! UK Weekly Deals

Two different types of ribbon, cardstock, a great stamp set! a really cute punch, an embossing folder, beautiful buttons and as usual a digital download! The stamp set this week Geometirical – coordinates with other Stampin’ Up! products – 1″ circle punch and triangle punch, as well as the totally awesome Hexagon Hive Thinlit!

Gorgeous!

 

Hannah Wilks

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

If you like the project, or any of the products used, would like a catalogue, or to join my team, please contact me, or click on the ‘Shop NOW’ button at the top of the page. You can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, About.me, and Tumblr (Links in the sidebar)

Thank you for stopping by www.www.stampinbyhannah.co.uk today

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Sticky Note Holder

Here we are, a lovely little sticky note holder, a quick and easy project for a friday evening!

Sticky note holder stampin up

This project is super simple, using one piece of cardstock and a bit of DSP! I Love the new In Colours, Blackberry Bliss inparticular, and the MoonLight DSP Stack shows it off so well I had to use it too….

The trick is to measure your sticky notes!

I’ve attempted to explain in the video, however, I do like written instructions for fiddly projects like this….

You need to measure your notes, across the width and height (this will give you a square measurement, the front of your holder), and then measure the depth of the pad. Then, you need to take the height of the front and the height of the back (hopefully this is the same number!) and add them together, along with the depth. I’m hoping I’m making sense here ….. maybe time for a diagram.

sticky note measurements

So, to get the lenght of the cardstock you need: 3″ for the font, 3″ for the back, and 5/16″ for the depth. Now, if you can accurately cut to 5/16″ great, I cant, so I’ve cut mine to 3/8″. This gives me a piece of Cardstock 6 3/8″ by 3″.

The DSP is a 1/4″ shorter and narrower than the front of your sticky notes eg: 3×3″ notes, 2 3/4″x2 3/4″ DSP

The rest of the cover is decorated with petite petals cut from that gorgeous Blackberry Bliss, and a sentiment from A Dozen Thoughts, punched with the Modern Label Punch.

 

Hannah Wilks

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

If you like the project, or any of the products used, would like a catalogue, or to join my team, please contact me, or click on the ‘Shop NOW’ button at the top of the page. You can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, About.me, and Tumblr (Links in the sidebar)

Thank you for stopping by www.www.stampinbyhannah.co.uk today

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Take a shot………

Or just take advantage of the latest Stampin’ Up! awesome deal and get your Stampin’ Up! Big Shot in August, and get a free stamp and framelit bundle, as well as getting 15% off other selected bundles!

This offer, only available for one month, lets you into a whole new world (sorry!) of crafting, giving you even more options for cards and projects. The Big Shot is a great die cutting machine, enabling you to emboss, cut and score, using framelits, bigz dies, embossing folders and other wonderful ways to give your cards more dimension and impact.

The Big Shot allows you to cut and emboss a number of different materials, including; card and paper, vellum, coaster board, window sheet, glimmer paper, foil, felt and many others. Use your Big Shot to create 3D projects using the Stampin’ Up! Bigz Die; Hamburger box, Spiral flowers, gift bows, and designer rosettes. Create embossed cards for your Project Life album. Use stamp and framelit bundles to stamp and cut intricate shapes and images, giving your projects that extra special something!

For the month of August get your Big Shot, with a Stamp and Die bundle, for £87.95, AND get 15% off other selected bundles!

 

Hannah Wilks

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

If you like the project, or any of the products used, would like a catalogue, or to join my team, please contact me, or click on the ‘Shop NOW’ button at the top of the page. You can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, About.me, and Tumblr (Links in the sidebar)

Thank you for stopping by www.www.stampinbyhannah.co.uk today

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