Colour Challenge PPA301 - am I up to it???

Pals Paper Arts have set a colour challenge this week…

I raided my stash to find what I had in the required colours,

only to be ashamed in the discovery that most of these products had NEVER been touched…

* Cherry On Top DSP (138443) - retiring :(

* Cherry On Top Washi Tape (138384) - retiring :(

* White 1-1/4" Jute Ribbon (137904) - retiring :(

* Bakers Twine Crushed Curry (134586) - staying yay!

* Sequin Trim Bermuda Bay (137910) - staying yay!

So, with a great selection, what was I to do??

The pondering lasted mere seconds, I soon started chopping and punching and, well, here's what materialised...

- What do you think?

I don't know how I'll cope without, what has become, my favourite flower/accent punch, the gem, that forms part of the 'ITTY BITTY' trio (133787) is retiring, but will always have a place in my house.

The same applies to the 'Sentiment' from the 'HELLO LIFE' (137136) stamp set.. It wholly sums up the 'mantra' that I KNOW I should live by!

 While I'm sad that it too is retiring, I'll not be letting go of it just yet as I feel a host of home decor projects are yet to be made, each having this as their focal point.

Finally, a friendly nudge, for those of you who haven't yet purchased these 'essentials' you still have time… just pop that order in before 31st May, not forgetting to use that 'HOSTESS CODE' to get yourself a 'Thankyou' gift AND FREE New Annual Catalogue direct from me!

Got your eye on a BUNDLE?

With the fab 2015-16 Annual Catalogue AND the Spring Catty coming to an end in less than two weeks... If you've got your eye on a BUNDLE or DSP (Designer Series Paper) pack this is a gentle nudge to pop it on an order by the end of MAY. 

Why? 

 Well, as the new Annual catty launches on 1st June, a fair few items 'retire', there's usually a little shuffle around of the BUNDLES with some being discontinued completely, while others just split and only available at individual prices OR the current 'discount' or pricing may change. 

 I'm not at liberty to reveal anymore, just please be sure to get those 'Wishlist BUNDLES' ordered by 31st May. 

One of my favourites is the 'BOTANICAL BUNDLE' (140819) featured in the Spring Catty p.26... A great deal for stamps, Thinlits AND DSP. 

(let me just say, I don't recall a DSP pack carrying over in all the time I've been with Stampin'Up!) 

As always, your orders are welcomed online by clicking HERE - don't forget to ensure 'demonstrator contact' is allowed so I can send your FREE 'thank you' gift.

PLUS - for orders placed before 31st May, in addition to your 'thank you' gift - I will send you the NEW annual catalogue for FREE!

You can also order with me over the phone 0777 623 4012 or in person at Posh Craft Parlour, these methods often allow me to offer reduced postage costs or free collection!

Mojo Monday (even though it's Wednesday!)

Continuing in my 'Mojo Maintenance' efforts - this being the theme of the week for me!...

I've been playing with the NEW 'AFFECTIONATELY YOURS' (141632) Speciality DSP that came in with my Demo Pre-Order... 
I made a gift bag from a sheet of 12 x12 DSP, using 9x12 for the bag, I was left with 3x12 and wanted to make a co-ordinating card.  
This is when I stumbled upon the MOJO Monday sketch for week commencing 16th May - and, as Gru would say.... "LightBulb"!...

Here's the finished set...

Now, as I mentioned, the DSP is BRAND NEW - Launching on June 1st along with the Thinlit set used 'SWIRLY SCRIBBLES' (141497) .... however, the 'MINI METALLIC CLOTHESPINS' (133320) &

 'IT"S MY PARTY ENAMEL DOTS' (140554) are leaving us on 1st June - so, you know the drill - if you need 'em - get 'em ordered HERE!

PPA Play!

In an effort to keep my crafting mojo pumping, I've had a bash at the latest 'Pals Paper Arts' Challenge...

Above is the sketch, and below is my take on it…

… I love this 'BIRTHDAY BOUQUET' DSP (140557) but as with most, it's only around for a year and it's time has come to an end, retiring on 1st June - HOWEVER, it is still available so grab it while you can!

Also, I've included a little 'teaser' by using a new punch & Stamp Set… 

'THOUGHTFUL BANNERS' & 'DUET BANNER PUNCH' will be available as a 'Bundle Deal' from 1st June!! - once you get your catalogue, check it out on page 73!

May MAY Mean MOJO!?!

It's MAY!?      I feel like I've just come out of hibernation… 

It's been an interesting few months! 

A slow, gentle move of crafting belongings into POSH, interspersed with Fibro Flare, 

sick child, school holidays, another sick child, an unexpected (but totally worth it) 

house move, hospitalised mum, sick child again and major migraines! 

 BUT I woke yesterday morning (Sunday) with the clearest head in weeks - could this be due to me getting a 'DAITH' piercing on Saturday afternoon?? 

Perhaps too soon to tell… 

 However, I was of clear head and had an itch to 'craft' - YAY!!!..... 

 With supplies very limited at home - ie: my new catty preorder, and basic toolkit, 

here's what I 'played & made'… 

 Notice the colours? Not familiar? Nope, that's right - because they're BRAND NEW, launching on June 1st in the NEW Stampin'Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalogue. 

 So, with a (borrowed from D - I'll return it soon) 'Carry-Over' stamp set 

'Cottage Greetings - 139962 Clear Mount £17.00' 

and a very versatile, BRAND NEW stamp & thinlit bundle 

'Swirly Bird - Available 1st June!' 

I'm thrilled with how these came out, 

dang, I may just be starting to get ma' Mojo back 
Whad'ya reckon??

- yip e dee doo darrrr!!