This Christmas - StampinbyHannah

9th December 2016

Christmas Countdown | A Gift Bag for you…..

Christmas Countdown Small Gift bag video tutorial using This Christmas from Stampin' Up! UK

I can’t believe Christmas Countdown has come to an end already… actually I can’t believe it is almost Christmas, I am so not ready! Heaps of shopping, crafting and visiting still to do! but I’m still hopeful that I’ll get everything done!

Now, I’m calling this my Small Gift Bag, but really you could fit heaps of stuff in here. I’m thinking posh chocolates, wax melts, mini bath bombs…. the list is endless!

Measurements:

Designer Series Paper – 6 1/2 x 9″ (16 x 23 cm)

Score on the long side at 1 3/4, 4 1/4, 6 and 8 1/2″ (4, 10.5, 14.5 and 21 cm)

Score on the short side at 1 3/4, 4 3/4 and 6 1/4″ (4, 12, and 15 cm) although if you want a tall top (like the red bag) you could score at 1 3/4, 4 3/4 and 6″ (4, 12 and 14.5 cm)

Question of the day: What could you fit into this gift bag? Let me know in the comments below!

Product List

£11.75

£10.00

£6.50

£27.00

£17.00

£14.50

£16.00

£16.00

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

3rd November 2016

Pootles Design Team | Glamper Greetings Christmas Card

Wow, I am so excited to be taking part in the Pootles Design Team this month! Each Thursday in November I will be posting a project using the fabulous Glamper Greetings Stamp Set from the Autumn / Winter catalogue. Each month Pootles aka Sam chooses a few members of her team to work with a selected stamp set, I was SO nervous waiting for my set to arrive, I had no idea what to expect, and so when I opened the envelope and this stamp set fell out I sat and laughed for about 10 minutes, before having a minor panic about what to make!

You may have noticed that this post is a little later than my usual blog posts, and that is because there are 5 of us all posting at the same time, you can check out the other ladies projects (which are totally amazing!) over on Sam’s blog post for today.

Seeing as Glamper Greetings is in our Autumn / Winter catalogue I thought I would make my first card a Christmas one. I love the look of stamp sets that you can layer, but sometimes they are really tricky, not Glamper Greetings! I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to get the snow drift lined up on the top of the camper, and those lights strung across. I did stamp and mask the tree before stamping the camper though!

I’m loving some wonky layering at the moment, the layer of Designer Series Paper is from the This Christmas Speciality DSP, and the card is finished with a bow using the Cherry Cobbler ribbon from the Silky Taffeta Combo Pack.

Measurements:

Card Base: Cherry Cobbler: 21 x 14.8 cm, scored on the long side at 10.5 cm

Designer Series Paper: 8.5 x 12.8 cm

Very Vanilla card stock (for stamping): 7.5 x 11.8 cm

Product List

Glamper Greetings Photopolymer Stamp Set

[142202]

£23.00

This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper

[141628]

£11.75

This Christmas A4 Cardstock

[141751]

£7.25

3/8″ (1 Cm) Ribbon Silky Taffeta Combo Pack

[141989]

£8.25

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

£6.50

Regals Stampin’ Write Markers

[131262]

£27.50

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

28th October 2016

Christmas Countdown | Mini Chocolate Sour Cream Packets

Christmas Countdown Chocolate Video Tutorial using This Christmas from Stampin' Up!

Yay! Christmas is coming! and I have a whole series of quick and easy Christmas Papercraft projects for you to make this Festive season.

This week I have these cute mini sour cream packets to hold individual chocolates. I made 24 of these a few years ago as part of an Advent calendar, and James had great fun tearing each one open each morning to get at his chocolate!

These use the This Christmas Designer Series Paper (which I am a bit obsessed with!). This speciality DSP is thinner than standard Designer Series Paper, and you get more in a pack, for the same price as normal.

Measurements:

Designer Series Paper – 3 x 4″ (7.5 x 10 cm)

I hope you love this series of Christmas projects, and I will see you for another video tomorrow…..

Product List

This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper

[141628]

£11.75

Peace This Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141570]

£16.00

1-3/8″ Circle Punch

[119860]

£14.50

Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126973]

£6.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

£6.25

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

9th September 2016

August Thank You Cards

Merriest Wishes Christmas Card using Stampin' Up! UK products

Around the end of every month I send out Thank You cards to my online customers (If you place an order for collection you get your card with your order!). This past month I had a stack of cards to make and send, along with class kits for my Stamp of the Month Club too

Now, the cards I sent had a slightly different sentiment, in that they were ‘Thank You’ cards, rather than Christmas ones, but seeing as I used the Thank You stamp from the Thoughtful Branches stamp set that has now sadly retired (although I do have a used copy available if anyone wants one!) I thought I would change it up for the blog.

The background and sentiment are taken from Merriest Wishes. I’m loving this stamp set, and it is my current Stamp of the Month too!

The card is finished with a piece of the This Christmas Designer Series Paper and a strip of Gold Sequin Trim. Very pretty.

Right, I’m off shopping today, need to get some bits and pieces ready for my Stamping trip away next weekend! Yay!

Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

[144328]

£46.75

Merriest Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[142066]

£18.00

This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper

[141628]

£11.75

Gold Sequin Trim

[132983]

£4.50

Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[109129]

£4.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126970]

£6.00

Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock

[106577]

£7.25

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

5th September 2016

Make It Monday | Ambassador’s Chocolate Box | Revisited

Ferrero Rocher Chocolate box using Stampin' Up! UK Products for Make It Monday

Wow, this is a requested video, although it has taken me a little longer than I had planned to get this one out! I always love hearing from you all, do you have a suggestion for me? Let me know and I will see what I can do

I made the original box about 18 months ago, it holds 3 chocolates but the request I had recently asked for a similar box to hold just 2.

The black box uses the original measurements and the Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper, while the Garden Green version has a festive feel with This Christmas DSP.

Measurements:

Card stock – 7 x 6 1/2″ (18 x 17 cm)

Score on the long side at 1/2, 2, 5 and 6 1/2″ (1, 5, 3 and 17 cm)

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

Designer Series Paper – 4 pieces that measure 3 x 1 1/4″ (6.5 x 3.5 cm) and 2 that measure 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 (3.5 x 3.5 cm)

Product List

Garden Green A4 Card Stock

[108605]

£7.25

This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper

[141628]

£11.75

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

[121688]

£7.25

Pop Of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper

[141648]

£11.75

Simply Scored

[122334]

£27.00

Punch Corner Project Life

[135346]

£7.25

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

£9.00

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

26th August 2016

Thoughtful Branches at Christmas

Christmas Card using Thoughtful Branches From Stampin' Up! UK

I am so ready to start making Christmas cards; its probably something to do with the weather, seeing as it has rained ALL DAY! I know it’s still only August, but really, I’m feeling rather Autumnal and almost Festive!

I have really enjoyed using the Thoughtful Branches Bundle, quite sad that it wont be available after the 31st August. There is still time for you to get your hands on it, but you better move quick. This card though, I am so excited about, I’ve been trying to get a ribbon of paper onto a card for ages, and I’ve finally done it!

The card uses a base of Garden Green, with a matt of This Christmas Designer Series Paper, and another layer of Very Vanilla. The main focal point of the card is the ‘For You’ sentiment, stamped in Cherry Cobbler. I’ve been reaching for this punch combination a lot recently, it’s the 1 1/4″ circle and the 1 3/8″ circle layered on top of one another, and its the perfect combination for a sentiment.

The paper ribbon is super simple to do with the This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper – because its thin but strong, it curls really nicely. I created the loops of paper and stuck them together with glue dots before attaching the whole piece to the card with Fast Fuse. I really wanted to add a splash of Gold onto this card, so one of the leaves has a touch of Gold Wink of Stella, but that wasn’t quite enough, so I added some Gold splatter and a trio of Gold Enamel Shapes.

Before I go, I just want to remind you that if you order this fabulous bundle before the 31st August, I will send you a FREE card kit and Exclusive video tutorials in September!

Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

[144328]

£46.75

This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper

[141628]

£11.75

This Christmas A4 Cardstock

[141751]

£7.25

White Vellum A4 Card Stock

[106584]

£6.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

£32.00

Metallic Enamel Shapes

[141678]

£6.50

Glue Dots

[103683]

£4.75

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

22nd August 2016

This Christmas | Large Giftbag

Large gift bag featuring This Christmas Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

I am starting to get ready for a very crafty Christmas this year! I have plans for heaps of cards, packaging and a scattering of decorations, baking, and maybe even some handcrafted presents this year. As usual I am on a pretty tight budget as saving for our house deposit ramps up again (I really wanted to move before Christmas this year, but somehow this year has become rather expensive what with changing jobs and travelling up and down the country to see unwell relatives and to attend weddings!), so this year’s Christmas is going to have to be a rather creative one – which of course I will share completely with you!

As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator I had the opportunity this month to pre-order some goodies from the mainly Christmas-themed Autumn / Winter catalogue, which launches on 1st September. However, due to my busy work schedule and 10 days holiday I have barely even opened the box! I know, it’s shocking isn’t it, I am hoping to get some crafty time this week to catch up!

This gift bag is uses a combination of both Annual Catalogue products and sneak-peak goodies from the new Autumn / Winter release. The paper is This Christmas Speciality Designer Series Paper, which you can find in the Annual catalogue. This paper is gorgeous! a lighter weight that our usual DSP, but still strong enough for a gift bag for a lighter gift; I’m thinking bag bombs or chocolates here!

The gift bag itself is made using the Gift Bag Punch Board. I LOVE this gadget for a quick packaging idea, super simple – the instructions are even printed on the board itself so I can’t forget how it works! This particular bag uses the L sizes on the board, and a full 12 x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) piece of Designer Series Paper

Now onto my sneak-peak! This simple gift tag uses a stamp from the Peace This Christmas stamp set (Annual catalogue) but is heat embossed in Glitter Embossing Powder – yes, that’s glitter that doesn’t come off! Yay! I’ve only had a quick play with this stuff so far, but I can safely say I would expect a VERY glittery Christmas this year if you’re coming to my house!

The other sneaky-peak is that stunning Cherry Cobbler Silky Taffeta ribbon comes in a combo pack with a spool of Emerald Envy too! so pretty.

Product List

This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper

[141628]

£11.75

Peace This Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141570]

£16.00

Gift Bag Punch Board

[135862]

£18.00

Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock

[121681]

£7.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

£6.25

Emerald Envy Glitter Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[142668]

£5.50

3/8″ (1 Cm) Ribbon Silky Taffeta Combo Pack

[141989]

£8.25

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

19th July 2016

Christmas in July | Peace This Christmas

Christmas Card using Peace this Christmas for Christmas In July Stampin' Up! UK

I am having so much fun getting an early start on my Christmas Cards! I have a whole week of Christmas cards for you this week, including an exclusive video tutorial on Thursday if you subscribe to my Weekly Emails!

I love making simple cards at Christmas, cards that I can quickly make multiples of to send to work colleagues, James’ university friends, and others. Christmas is the only time of year I really make more than one of a particular card design, except when I’m making Wedding Invitations of course, but for most card makers Christmas is the biggest card making event of the year

This card uses the Peace This Christmas stamp set and the This Christmas Speciality Designer Series Paper, I can see so many cards using this pine leave stamp, and those berries 🙂

Product List

Peace This Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141570]

£16.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126966]

£6.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126973]

£6.00

This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper

[141628]

£11.75

Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[109129]

£4.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

£7.75

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

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