Yes, there really are only 16 weeks until the big Ho Ho Ho!
So, time to get started with the Christmas makes - with so many lovely things in the NEW Holiday Catalogue, where should one start... with an Eskimo.... naturally!!
The 1st of my new 'YouTube' series is now live - click the image below to watch it!!
Don't forget to DOWNLOAD the NEW catalogue if you haven't already done so - LINK HERE.
Come and Play with this gorgeous stamp set and co-ordinating punch and you'll go home with a tummy full of delicious cake PLUS a beautiful gift box and matching card that you may not want to give away!!
I held my 2nd 'Try It Tuesday' today and the ladies LOVED it! (Phew!)
While I've planned next weeks project (I've yet to photograph it - but promise a sneek peek on here soon) I've been at loggerheads with internet connections to get the videos for Week#001 and Week #002 uploaded to YouTube... but I've just this second managed it... SO...
To see what you've missed, simply click on the images...
NEXT SESSION - Tuesday 9th August
'Try It Tuesday' - 3 Step Stamping
JOIN US - It's fun!
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What is a 'Try It Tuesday" ?? ... It is designed to be a leisurely craft experience, mini social and product trial all rolled into one!
Over the foreseeable Tuesdays I will cover many techniques from the very basic through to more complex - These classes are meant for EVERY level of crafter, a great starting point for a complete beginner, or, refresher for those already addicted!
You DO NOT need to book.... simply pop along for COFFEE, CAKE - WATCH - & MAKE!
If you're on FACEBOOK - check out both 'Stampin' Suse' AND register your interest in attending to give me an idea of how many to prepare for!
I am THRILLED to announce the ALL NEW 'Drop In' Classes starting Tuesday 26th July 2016.
'Try It Tuesday'
is designed to be a leisurely craft experience, mini social and product trial all rolled into one!
Over the foreseeable Tuesdays I will cover many techniques from the very basic through to more complex - These classes are meant for EVERY level of crafter, a great starting point for a complete beginner, or, refresher for those already addicted!
You DO NOT need to book.... simply pop along for COFFEE, CAKE - WATCH - & MAKE!
SO, please take a little time out of your busy schedules and join me for a 'crafty moment' at the...
YES - YOU CAN! OK, so it seems Stampin' Up! have gone a little bonkers... Giving away 2 FREE STAMPS SETS JUST for joining, in June! You already get £130 of catalogue goodies for £99, BUT they're giving you up to £92! extra in the form of TWO FREE STAMPS SETS
Obviously, when someone offers you something for free, it makes sense to go for the HIGHEST PRICED ITEMS..yes?
So when Stampin' Up! offers 2 FREE stamp sets, if you join in June 2016 - it makes sense to go for those that are 'PACKED' with LOTS of stamps, which are usually in the highest price bracket.....
Also, you may have your eye on a 'Bundle' or two - this is where you can usually save 10% by buying the co-ordinating punch or Die set..... at this point, be savvy - it may be in your purse's interest to include the Die set or punch at full price, within your £130 'starter kit' - THEN get the stamp set for 'FREE' as 1 of your 2 free sets? - check the price of the stamps and if it's a higher price point - it's certainly worth doing this!
So, 6 stamp sets fall into the highest price bracket of £40 - £47... My suggestion is to add 2 of these to your order, as your freebies!... listed here in page order, as featured in the 2016-2017 Annual catalogue.
Page 70 - CRAZY ABOUT YOU - 33 Stamps -
Wood Mount - Item No. 138856 - £47
...co-ordinates with Flower Medallion Punch (p.187) & Hello You Thinlits (p.192)
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Page 83 - BETTER TOGETHER - 19 Stamps
Wood Mount - Item No. 141733 - £44
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Page 113 - BUTTERFLY BASICS - 11 Stamps
Wood Mount - Item no. 138813 - £44 co-ordinates with 3/4" Circle Punch & Bitty Butterfly Punch (p.187) & Butterflies Thinlit Dies (p.194)
Did you download it yet? - NO! - Click HERE quick!
When I first downloaded our NEW 2016-17 ANNUAL CATALOGUE I was thrilled at my personal amount of 'Carry-Overs' as I've not been able to touch, let alone use many of them to their full potential.
THEN, I studied the NEWBIES!! Wow! There are some TRUE BEAUTS that I'm itching to get….
My 'GOTTA HAVE' list starts with the fabulous 'FOXY BUNDLE' this is SO cute, and I know I'll be stealing him back from my girls when he finds his way into their clammy paws!
'VERTICAL GREETINGS' leapt from the page, screaming "buy me, buy me" - I used to love making a tall, skinny card, you know the one, a portrait piece of A5 scored vertically... well anyhow, once this set lands I'll be sure to show you how it'll work beautifully!!
I was lucky enough to get 'SWIRLY BIRD' bundle during the demonstrators pre-order event, so while I've previously shown some projects, I've made a few more since, - Click on the Pinterest button to view my page dedicated to the 'Swirly Bird' Bundle...
Ordering goes live on 1st June 2016 - If I can be of any assistance while putting together your 'Wishlist' or when you place your order, I'm only on the other end of the phone 0777 623 4012!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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??
I know it's been forever since I posted, but I'm back….
January saw me take up 'residence' in a Coffee Bar -
Posh Fitness & Coffee Bar
in Clay Cross, just outside of Chesterfield in Derbyshire.
Posh Craft Parlour is the extension to the coffee bar, it offers further seating and displays a gallery of my creations - all items available to buy.
Thanks to the generosity of my wonderful friend Diana, I've been able to set up a 'creative space' in the parlour, where I can sit and 'make' in earshot of the coffee bar goings-on (which can have me in giggles most days!)
The opportunity has made it possible for me to have somewhere to go on the days that I'm able to drive. I can leave the house, to sit in a warm, friendly environment. It's helping to clear my head to allow creativity back in, I'm able to socialise AND use the 'Cyclossage Bed' in Posh Fitness on a more regular basis - the bed helps my fibromyalgia no end - I can't praise it highly enough.
If like me you are in need of some physical therapy or help with exercise, Diana can introduce you to the Cyclossage Bed or Vibratration Plate Training. There is also a lovely 'ladies only' gym and a great studio with yoga & fitness classes running weekly.
Pregnant & new mums can seek sanctuary AND fitness WITH the babies as Amy can take you under her wing with her 'Bumpalicious' / Mum & Baby classes.
If none of that is for you but you do enjoy a lovely cup of something, delicious slice of cake, or light lunch out... Posh is the place to visit!
Best Part - FREE PARKING ALL DAY in the car park opposite, in front of Iceland!
So now, I have lots of Stampin' Up! news to update you with …
Firstly, Stampin' Up! have some brilliant new products out and great offers on at the moment…
2016 Spring Summer catalogue - download your copy now - CLICK HERE!
SALE- A-BRATION 2016 is here until 31st March - fill your boots! As every £45 spend qualifies you for a FREE product!! The selection is lovely, but some of the items are only available until 15th Feb - to check them out - CLICK HERE!
Every Wednesday sees different products with great discounts, you can even include these in your £45 spend to qualify for SAB freebies (as mentioned above).
