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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

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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

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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

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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!!!!

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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! 

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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

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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! 

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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

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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

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Stamping on Designer Series Paper!

Quick and Simple Thank You card using thoughtful thanks from Stampin' Up! UK

I am always looking for ways to get more use from the products I buy, ways you can stretch your stash, ways to get creative without buying heaps of stuff! I love crafting (and shopping), and I am lucky enough to have half a room dedicated to my hobby (and business) but its very small and I am quickly running out of room! So, time to get creative with what I own rather than buying more (even though I would love to shop!)

Quick and Simple Thank You card using thoughtful thanks from Stampin' Up! UK

Last month I had the Fruit Stand pack of Designer Series paper out on my desk almost all month, and this piece of paper really called to me to be used simply on a card! trimmed slightly smaller than my card front and simply stamped with the sentiment from Thankful Thoughts I almost called this one done…

Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper Card from Stampin' Up! UK

but it just needed an extra something, and some splatter of Flirty Flamingo and Gold Wink of Stella finished this one off! I love this card so much that my customers will be finding a variation of this in the post over the next week or so!

Thanks for checking out my blog today, and I’ll see you again tomorrow for something that’s not a card!

Product List

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

£7.25
Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper

£10.00
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

£6.50
Gold Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

£7.25
2016-2018 In Color Stampin' Write Markers

£13.50

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A Special Note of Thanks To You!

Rose Wonder thank you card using Floral Phrases from Stampin' Up! UK

This is a special card today, I am totally inspired each and every month by the fabulous creations of the Artisan Design Team – these lovely ladies are specially picked by Stampin’ Up! and create wonderful projects each and every month. I am always so inspired by them all and just felt like sharing my homage to the ADT for this year.

A special thank you card featuring floral phrases and Rose Wonder from Stampin' Up! UK

Part of the creative process is always about change and development, and I am sure that we all look back on the first cards we created with utter horror, I absolutely do! I have spent many hours, days, weeks and months developing my style, and I am hoping that it continues to develop and change. I just love the process of creating something, don’t you, even if I am not always all that sure about the outcome – I still post the cards I’m not sure about, and they are usally the cards that you guys like, comment and pin most! isn’t it strange!

Anyway, I am in a rambly mood today, who know’s what tangent I will go off on for your blog post on Thursday!

Floral Phrases Rose Wonder from Stampin' Up! ukThis card has a card base of Sahara Sand, with a layer of Flirty Flamingo and then Whisper White. There are a few stamp sets in play here, there are some splatter in the background in Flirty Flamingo using Gorgeous Grunge, while the sentiment is taken from Floral Phrases.

The leave die cut is in  Pear Pizzazz and is from the Rose Garden thinlits set.

What do you think of this creation? I would love to know your thoughts, leave a comment down below and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog and weekly emails using the buttons on the right! (or at the bottom if you are reading this on a mobile device!)

Product List

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set

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£18.00

Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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£16.00

Rose Garden Thinlits Dies

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£28.00

Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock

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£7.25

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[141397]
£6.00

Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock

[141421]
£7.25

Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz

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£7.25

White Vellum A4 Card Stock

[106584]
£6.00

Silver Metallic Thread

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£2.75

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A Fruity Thank you….

Simple Thank You card featuring Fresh Fruit from Stampin' Up! UK

Hey folks, sorry for the lack of a Make It Monday this week, but the last few weeks have been totally crazy here! For a bit of back story, I’m a nurse, but I have recently changed jobs (for the 4th time in 7 months) and am now in a management role (which I am absolutely LOVING!) but I’m working some crazy long shifts over the summer and its not leaving me a whole heap of time for you guys – so August might be a quiet affair around here; however, I’m not going anywhere, my shop is open 24/7 as always and I am always here to answer any questions you may have, just understand it might take me a couple of hours to get back to you. Right, thats enough of that, lets get on with a card shall we?!

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

This card is super simple to put together, even though it looks complex. The card base is in Peekaboo Peach, and is stamped in Peekaboo Peach on the corners. I’m loving this Designer Series Paper too, very fresh and summery, those apples are so cute!

Simple Thank You card featuring Fresh Fruit from Stampin' Up! UK

I’ve been playing with masking again on this card, I stamped the Thank You first, and then stamped the fruits over the top in Watermelon Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, and Peekaboo Peach with Smoky Slate outlines and dots.

My Online Card Class using this stamp set closes at 9PM tonight! I am so excited about getting this one out to you lovely people, my plan is to get it out to you over the weekend, so hopefully by this time next week you’ll be making fabulous cards like this one!

Fresh Fruit From Stampin' Up! Online Card Class from StampinByHannah

Product List

Fresh Fruit Photopolymer Stamp Set

£24.00
Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper

£10.00
Fruit Stand A4 Cardstock

£7.25
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00
Linen Thread

£4.25

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Simply Sketched Saturday Challenge | July 2016

Simply Sketched Saturday Challenge featuring Crazy About You Gorgeous Grunge Bunch of Blossoms From Stampin' Up! UK

 

Stampin' Up! Sketch Challenge

Hello! Welcome to another Simply Sketched Saturday Challenge! This sketch has been sat on my desk for a couple of weeks, but only in the last few days have I actually managed to create something! I love sketches like that, really thinkers, thanks Louise!

Simply Sketched Saturday Challenge Sketch July 2016

I have to admit that I have moved things around a bit on this one, but the sketch was definitely my ‘jumping off point!’

Simply Sketched Saturday Challenge featuring Crazy About You Gorgeous Grunge Bunch of Blossoms From Stampin' Up! UK

This week I received one of the new Ombre Ink Pads from my gorgeous team leader, and this weeks sketch challenge just seemed like the perfect opportunity to use it! The flower is taken from Crazy About You and is stamped in Rich Razzleberry Ombre – there are a couple of important things to remember when using the new Ombre pads

  • Larger, and more solid images work best
  • take the stamp to the pad to ink it up, gently tap the stamp to the pad repeatily in a circle pattern to ensure that you don’t end up with a stripy image. There is a great video on the Stampin’ Up! YouTube channel that I will post to my Facebook page later on.
  • There are 3 great colours available; Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral

Simply Sketched Saturday Challenge July 2016 Featuring Crazy about you from Stampin' Up!The horizontal and vertical elements of the sketch were the trickiest bit for me, but I never need an excuse to grab Gorgeous Grunge off the shelf!

The leaves are taken from the Bunch of Blossoms stamp set. Stamped in Cucumber Crush onto Cucumber Crush Card stock and fussy cut. The card is finished with the sentiment heat embossed in Copper and some loops of the Copper Metallic Thread.

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Fresh Fruit From Stampin' Up! Online Card Class from StampinByHannah

Product List

Rich Razzleberry Ombre Stampin’ Pad

£8.25

Crazy About You Clear Stamp Set

£35.00

Bunch Of Blossoms Photopolymer Stamp Set

£19.00

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set

£18.00

Basic Gray A4 Card Stock

£7.25

Cucumber Crush A4 Cardstock

£7.25

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

£8.25

Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder

£4.50

Copper Metallic Thread

£2.75

Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad

£6.00

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Christmas In July | Watercolour!

Christmas in july Peace this christmas from Stampin' Up! UK

Stamping Christmas in July

I haven’t featured any special techniques this week, and I couldn’t end this series without a special something. You guys know how much I love watercolour and stamping, and this card incorporates both.

Christmas In July Featuring Watercolour Peace This Christmas from Stampin' Up! Uk

I have shared this technique before, inking up a Clear Block and adding water before stamping onto Shimmery White card stock. You can check out the video tutorial here too:

Christmas in july watercolour stamping peace this christmas

I think this is one of my favourite Christmas cards this week, simple card making is totally my thing, a simple technique and lots of white space. Just lovely.

Stampin' Up! shopping offer Bonus Days July 2016

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