This years Stamp-a-stack was as popular as ever, with all ladies making 12 cards, 2 of each 6 designs as shown below.  I ran 3 classes over a long weekend at the start of November on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All classes completed the task in less than 4 hours, which gave us time for refreshments and homemade cake and cookies. Paul even tried to put some christmas music on, but that didnt work, as the ladies thought it was a distraction and too early...Well Ive just realised its now...

One of the first sets I purchased when the Autumn/winter catalogue was released was the cute cookie cutter bundle, co-ordinating candy cane lane designer series paper. washi tape and bakers twine.  I looked on Pinterest and made various samples using all these stamps, punches and papers. When I had them on display in the classes I received lots of praise with many wanting to do a workshop so I arranged a couple of 3 hour classes on two separate Saturdays way back in October making 10...

 Wow we have yet another fabulous promotion offered from Stampin' Up! from today until 3rd January (or whilst stocks last) The Year End Closeout Sale!! not only are some retiring products discounted but some regular items from the Annual Catalogue are discounted too. To view all the sale items please click the image below or CLICK HERE Just a couple of my favourites - Merry Tags Framelits Dies Price: £22.00 £13.20 Merriest Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set Price: £18.00 £13.50 Birthday Bouquet...

I have some fantastic news to share with you, starting Monday for one week we have a Stampin' Up! online sale. There are also 2 "Flash" sales as well on the  first and last days (21st and the 28th November) which will only be available for that day only and whilst stocks last I am sending the information out now so that you can look at the list and plan any purchases you would like to make. As with all Stampin' Up! sales, things go quickly, some items will have * beside them, they are...

Over the last couple of months we have made lots of cards for Christmas, which I haven't managed to share with you all yet. To minimise the amount of blogs and obviously your reading time, I am putting a few cards into each blog with minimal explanation.  As always, I include the link to the products used at the bottom of each page. If anyone would like any more info on any card, please dont hesitate to message me......

Stampin' Up! has just released a set of Stitched Dies! The Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies are a set of 12 - 4 circles, 4 ovals and 4 squares. You can see them here.   I am really excited because I've been hoping they would add stitched dies! Even more great news...Stampin' Up! is also offering some great stamp sets that coordinate well with these dies on sale all this month at 25% off! See them here. The brand new Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies are a classic trend and are...

  I am very fond of the 'Z' fold cards as they are easy to create and very effective.  I saw this next card on Pinterest and thought how lovely it was, so I can't take full credit.  However like all my cards, I always try to make each one unique and add my own special features.   The stars and swirls are from the 'Star of Light' photopolymer bundle using night of navy and silver inks with the sentiments heat embossed with Silver embossing powder. I think the sentiment...

I know most of you by now are in the swing of making Christmas cards. That said, I am running behind with my blogs and found one last card I did in my class, which I thought I would share first. This easel style card was made for a wedding but could be adapted for any celebration event.  The card uses the floral phrases stamp and thinlit bundle. Colours can be varied for any occasion. I chose soft suede and very vanilla  Below is the first Christmas card we made for this season to...

Saturday 5th November  Or Sunday 6th November 10.00-1.00pm £22  Price includes all materials with mats and layers cut to size and envelopes PLUS a small gift for attending At this popular and fun class we will be making 12 beautiful christmas cards, 2 each of 6 designs Here is a sneek peak of the cards we will be creating at the class      We will be using the following bundles during the class: Star of light, greetings from santa, thoughtful branches, santas sleigh...

 Stampin' Up! has TWO fabulous special offers:-   In  Celebration of World Card Making Day from 1st - 5th October you can save 25% on cardmaking essentials that can be used to share your love all year long. The following products are being discounted: ItemDescriptionDiscountRetail PriceSale Price 1383462015-2017 In Color A4 Card stock15%£7.25£6.16 1414342016-2018 In Color A4 Card stock15%£7.25£6.16 1416972015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper25%£10.00£7.50 1416982016-2018 In Color...