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30th August 2016

Scribble-y Tin of Cards

Congratulations card using Tin of Cards and Swirly Bird from Stampin' Up! UK

I’m sure I’m not the only one who had an urgent scrabbling around at the end of last week to make a card for the lucky Students in the family who received their GCSE results! My Sister-in-law got her results last Thursday, and the whole family is so super proud of her and the results that the rest of us could only dream off (read: swot!) But, still, I needed a card…. in a hurry!

Cards for teenagers are always tricky (I have another teenage birthday card at the end of the week!) but I’m quite happy with this one. The combination is awesome, bright and fun! Watermelon Wonder, Mint Macaron and Basic Black.

You know how I’m a sucker for a good font, and I picked this sentiment totally based on the fact that I LOVE the font. It’s taken from Tin of Cards, and is stamped in Memento Black ink. I did actually die cut the sentiment out, using a circle framelit, before mounting it behind the scribble die cut.

I hadn’t played with the Swirl Bird stamp set or coordinating dies in a while, but they just seemed perfect for this card. The splatter is from the Swirly Bird set, in my early card making details like that were totally missing, but I’m loving adding extra details and elements onto my cards, I did almost add some loops of Metallic Thread to this one, but I decided that might be too much! (I know, I’m not sure that is a thing either!)

This one is finished with a touch of Wink of Stella on each one of the flowers for a bit of added sparkle!

Product List

Tin Of Cards Photopolymer Stamp Set

[138946]

£15.00

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Bundle

[142353]

£42.25

2015-2017 In Color A4 Cardstock

[138346]

£7.25

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

[121688]

£7.25

Big Shot

[143263]

£99.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

£5.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

£7.25

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

29th August 2016

Make It Monday | Floral Phrases Wedding Card

Make It Monday Video Tutorial Congratulations card using Floral Phrases from Stampin' Up! UK

Yay! Make It Monday has returned, sorry for the break, but what with work and my holidays filming sort of went out of the window! But, I am back now, and I cannot wait to get into more videos too.

Do you remember last week I shared THIS card? and said that I would do you all a video tutorial, well I’ve done it, and you can check it out below.

I really loved the Pool Party version of this card that I sent for the Wedding I attended a couple of Weekends ago, but I actually think this Night of Navy version is even better, bold and striking.

Measurements:

Half a sheet of A4 (10.5 x 29.7 cm)

Position the edge die at the very end of one side of the card stock, and then position the detailed die next to it. Run this through the Big Shot, repeat at the other end of the card stock with the larger detailed die.

Add a matt of Whisper White between the two die cut pieces, and score between the die cut and the Whisper White card stock

I’m loving these dies, they are just so pretty. I do have one more top tip though; the Precision Base Plate for your Big Shot is a MUST for this one, the die is so detailed. The Big Shot Die Brush is also something that I would consider if you were cutting a lot of these, it makes getting all those bits of card stock out of the die SOOOO much easier!

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

Product List

Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle

[142355]

£37.75

Floral Phrases Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[141764]

£23.00

Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies

[141482]

£26.00

Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock

[106577]

£7.25

1-1/4″ Circle Punch

[119861]

£14.50

1-3/8″ Circle Punch

[119860]

£14.50

Big Shot

[143263]

£99.00

Precision Base Plate

[139684]

£22.00

Big Shot Die Brush

[140603]

£10.00

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

23rd August 2016

Detailed Floral Wedding Card

Floral Phrases Wedding Card using Stampin' Up! UK products

Last week I spend several days down in South West Wales for a friends Wedding. I love making wedding papercrafts, and have made a few sets of wedding stationary over the past couple of years. Luckily for me, I didn’t have to make anything for this wedding, just a pretty card to wish the happy couple a great day.

Their wedding invitation was a bang on trend watercolour effect post-card in a pretty pool colour, so I took inspiration from that to make their wedding card. I do this quite often when making thank you cards, or cards for a specific event. Using colours or themes from the invitation / day / party to make the card.

The Floral Phrases stamp and die bundle is perfect for weddings; and would make beautiful invitations. If you grab the bundle (rather than the stamps and dies separately) you save 10%. I’m loving the HUGE selection of bundles in this years catalogue, there are just so many great chances to bundle and save!

The card was a little tricky to work out, I will try and get some proper measurements for you and maybe do a video in the next few weeks, but I had to make this particular card in a bit of a hurry so didn’t get the chance to write it down! It uses half a sheet of A4 (A4 cut length-ways). The die pack includes 3 dies, the two different sizes of details floral dies and one edge piece. I used the edge to cut off either end of the sheet of A4, and the cut the detailed dies – the larger one at one end and the shorter piece at the other.

The it was a simple case of scoring the card just underneath each die cut piece to form the card. The Whisper White piece of card stock required a little bit of trimming to get it to fit, but like I said, I will get the measurements and hopefully a video sorted for you in the coming weeks.

I added a sentiment using the 1-1/4″ and 1 3/8″ circle dies, with a hole punched at the top for a piece of bakers twine. After I tied the bow I did stick this to the top of the punched circles with a glue dot as it wanted to move around too much for my liking!

The sentiment inside is taken from the Floral Phrases stamp set (as was the outer sentiment), stamped in Pool Party to match the rest of the card.

What is your favourite type of card to make? I would love to know, let me know in the comments section below

Product List

Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle

[142355]

£37.75

Floral Phrases Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[141764]

£23.00

Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies

[141482]

£26.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126982]

£6.00

Pool Party A4 Card Stock

[124391]

£7.25

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

£8.25

Twine Baker’s Whisper White

[124262]

£2.75

Big Shot

[143263]

£99.00

Precision Base Plate

[139684]

£22.00

Big Shot Die Brush

[140603]

£10.00

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Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

19th August 2016

Jar of Love | Bless your Heart

Jar of Love card using Stampin' Up! UK products

I am such a sucker for White Space, probably as usually there is no space in my house, craft room, or my head, so nice bit of White Space on a card feels lovely. I am almost positive this card is CASE’d from somewhere but I have no idea where from, probably something I have seen briefly as I scan Pinterest, but who knows!

This card uses the Jar of Love bundle, and would make a cute Birthday card or even congratulations too. The colour combination here is; Sweet Sugarplum, Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Emerald Envy and Tip Top Taupe!

Short and sweet today, I’m off to a wedding this weekend, I cannot wait to share the card I made for the happy couple on Monday! yay!

Product List

Jar Of Love Photopolymer Bundle

[142342]

£48.50

Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141395]

£6.00

Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126950]

£6.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126944]

£6.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131173]

£6.00

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141396]

£6.00

Big Shot

[143263]

£99.00

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Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

2nd August 2016

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!!!!

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!

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!

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!

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E23UG3WK

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

Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

[144328]

£46.75

Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin’ Pad

[138325]

£6.00

So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126957]

£6.00

Tip Top Taupe A4 Cardstock

[138343]

£7.25

So Saffron A4 Card Stock

[108611]

£7.25

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

[106550]

£8.25

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

£3.75

Big Shot Die Brush

[140603]

£10.00

Precision Base Plate

[139684]

£22.00

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

1st August 2016

Make It Monday | Thoughtful Branches

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

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!

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 30^th August 2016

Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

[144328]

£46.75

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

[121685]

£7.25

Early Espresso A4 Card Stock

[121686]

£7.25

Old Olive A4 Card Stock

[106576]

£7.25

Garden Green A4 Card Stock

[108605]

£7.25

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

£8.25

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126974]

£6.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126973]

£6.00

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126949]

£6.00

Tree Builder Punch

[138295]

£16.00

Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[141481]

£7.75

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

29th July 2016

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!

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!

The 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

[131171]

£6.00

Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay

[131286]

£7.25

Pool Party A4 Card Stock

[124391]

£7.25

Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle

[142355]

£37.75

Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies

[138135]

£15.50

Big Shot

[143263]

£99.00

Precision Base Plate

[139684]

£22.00

Big Shot Die Brush

[140603]

£10.00

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

[119247]

£4.50

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

15th July 2016

Jar of Love | CASE

I have LOVED sharing these CASE cards with you this week. If you want to go back and look at the other 3 cards I have shared on my blog you can check them out; Sweet Cupcake, Garden In Bloom, and Sitting Here.

I couldn’t CASE the catalogue without sharing a card featuring the Jar of Love stamp set. This set is high up on my MUST HAVE list, and I will probably be using it again to CASE the front cover very soon!

How cute is that goldfish?!

This card is a one layer card in the catalogue, but I have chosen to add my watercoloured layer onto a card base of Pool Party card stock – mainly because I am running a little short of Thick Whisper White card stock!

This card caught my eye because of the Goldfish, but once I started to make it I fell in LOVE with it, all because of that strip of Washi Tape – I mean, how often do we actually use our stash of Washi Tape on cards! well, here is one opportunity for you!

Product List

Jar Of Love Photopolymer Bundle

[142342]

£48.50

Pool Party A4 Card Stock

[124391]

£7.25

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

[140490]

£6.50

Kraft 12″ X 12″ Card Stock

[133674]

£6.50

Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape

[141635]

£7.25

Emerald Envy A4 Cardstock

[141420]

£7.25

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131171]

£6.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126982]

£6.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126945]

£6.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

£4.25

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

11th July 2016

Make It Monday | Cupcake CASE!

I have a special week for you this week here on my blog, I’m CASing the catalogue! CASE (or Copy and Share Everything) is actively encouraged by Stampin’ Up! and seeing as there are so many awesome ideas in this years catalogue, I couldn’t not make some of them!

I have been suffering from a terrible case of Crafter’s Block over the past few weeks, I have tried to make some bits and bobs but I haven’t like anything I have made. Normally I post every single card I make here on the blog, whether I like it or not, but I struggled to find anything positive to say about any of them! So, when it came to making my Make It Monday project this week I didn’t know what I was going to do! Until I turned to my trusty copy of the catalogue, and a card jumped straight out at me!

You can find the original card on page 23 of this years Annual Catalogue. I have of course made my own edits (which is totally allowed) mostly to aid the translation of the card from 8 1/2 x 11″ card stock using in the USA to the A4 size that we use here in Europe.

I’m loving making my Make It Monday videos, but did you know that I am also making a second video each week at the moment, exclusively for my Email Newsletter subscribers, I have already filmed my card for this week and I am loving it! You can subscribe to my newsletter at any time by using the link at the end of each and every blog post, or by clicking HERE!

Measurements:

Card Base – Sahara Sand – half sheet of A4 card stock, folding in half

Layer – Sahara Sand – 14.3 x 10 cm

Layer – Very Vanilla – 10.8 x 6 cm

Plus a scraps of Very Vanilla and Sahara Sand

Product List

Sweet Cupcake Photopolymer Bundle

[142232]

£38.50

Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock

[121695]

£7.25

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

[106550]

£8.25

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126976]

£6.00

Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin’ Pad

[138325]

£6.00

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad

[138326]

£6.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126948]

£6.00

Melon Mambo Thick Baker’s Twine

[141689]

£3.25

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

8th July 2016

Pop of Gold

Swirly Scribbles Awesomely Artistic Thank You Card using Stampin' Up! UK products

I have mentioned many times before about why I love being a part of Stampin’ Up! One of the many things that make it awesome is being able to connect with other demonstrators from around the world. I am a member of a demonstrator group on Facebook, and every week or so the admins set us a challenge – and you all know how much I love a good challenge!

A few weeks ago the challenge was ‘Pop of Colour’ – we were challenged to make a card in Basic Black or Night of Navy and White, adding a single pop of colour.

Now, I was talking about this challenge with my husband James, and he suggested Gold. I rarely get James talking about anything crafty, and his involvement in my stamping hobby is doing my accounts (no hiding any purchases around here!), so for him to actually get involved in crafty conversation meant that I HAD to take his suggestion!

Now, I usually aim to make simple projects that you can Copy and Share (CASE) without having to spend a fortune on Stamps! However, every now and again I like to go to town and make something really special – and I think this card fits into that category.

The floral stamp in the background is taken from Awesomely Artistic, stamped in Basic Black Archival ink onto a piece of Whisper White card stock. The Black diagonal stripes are taken from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack – I’m really getting into using stripes of Designer Series Paper on my cards at the moment, loving the extra detail it adds.

The swirl (from the Swirly Scribbles dies) is die cut from Vellum, and attached with a hint of multipurpose glue.

The card was finished with a Thanks sentiment – from the Thankful Thoughts stamp set – heat embossed in Gold, as well as a hint of Gold with the Gold Metallic Thread wrapped around the card at the edge of the Designer Series Paper.

Product List

Awesomely Artistic Clear-Mount Stamp Set

£18.00

£24.00

£17.00

£20.00

£7.25

£6.50

£4.50

£2.75

£6.00

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