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For this week's post I'm going to share with you some of my favourite layouts using soon to be retired papers. This first one is using the I am Me DSP and the Thinlit Card Dies This second layout uses the Venetian Romance DSP and Papaya Collage and Swallowtail Stamp sets. and this third one uses the Afternoon Picnic DSP. By soon to be I mean that tomorrow is the last day that you can order them, as ALL the current designer series papers will change with the New Catalogue which...
Saturday Sneak Peaks
Here is the last Sneak Peak in my series as the Catalogue goes live in 3 days time........ This card uses the Work of Art stamp set which I have already given you a sneak peak of and also show cases one of the stamps from the Traveler set too. The ink and card stock are 2 from the New 2014-2016 In color collection - Lost Lagoon and Hello, Honey I can't wait to place my order.....my wish list changes every time I look at the catalogue!! Happy Craftin' Sue
Zoo Babies 1st Birthday Card
For today's post I'm going to share with you a card that I made for a member of my churches congregation asked me to make, it was for her Great Great Grandson.......... Obviously the sentiment is computed generated but all the other items are Stampin' Up! products.......some of them from the New Catalogue which launches in just 4 days time!! Happy Stampin' Sue
Make a Wish
Today is my hubby's birthday so I am going to share with you the card that I made him as I know its safely in his hands.......... Happy Birthday Frank!!! This card uses the colours found in the Retro Fresh Washi Tape - Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Pool Party and Baked Brown Sugar. Well must dash as have lots to do before we're off out to start our celebrating - firstly by taking that plane. we were supposed to 2 years ago!! I'm leaving blogger to post whilst I'm away so...
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A pretty tidy work desk here today compared to two weeks ago..... its that time of the year when I need to catch up with my paper work and fill in my dreaded tax return. Just going to have a coffee and browse a few desks before I start though......and when I've finished my paper work I'm going to finish the commissioned card that I'm working on. Thanks for passing by Sue
Lower Price Starter Kit
Less than a week to go to take advantage of this offer ........Do you love a bargain like me??? For the past 3 weeks Stampin Up have released a lower price Starter Kit of £50. This offer ends on the 30th June. You can choose any items you like up to £55. PLUS a business pack worth £45. It's a great way of joining my team if you already have a lot of Stampin' Up! goodies and want a low cost outlay. During this promotion the regular Starter Kit of £99 (£130 worth of goodies) is still...
Anniversary Card
Today I can share with you a card that I made for my friends Kim and Mark who also celebrate their Silver Wedding anniversary this month. I used main image from the retiring stamp set This Day Forward, the words and numerals are from Memorable Moments both which have been stamped in Vesra Mark and embossed with Silver Embossing Powder. Remember that there are only 6 days to order any of the items on the retirement lists or items from the Spring/Summer Catalogue so place...
Masculine Monday
For this week's Masculine Monday post I am going to share with you one of the cards that we made in class this month. This again features the Clockworks stamp set.....why is it I find something I really like and it ends up on the retirement list. Here I have used it with the Chevron Embossing folder and the Four You sentiment stamp set. My ladies had fun using the stamp ma jig to put the clock together...... my next class is on Wednesday 2nd July please contact me...
Scrapbookin’ On Sunday
This week I'm going to share with you some pages that I did in the Mini Memories Simply Created Album which I am doing as a gift for Frank's godson. Here I have decorated the front cover with elements from the kit. Inside I have also used the Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape as decoration. Here is a picture of the contents of this mini album kit..........and it's only £12.50 and you can add extra pages and embellishment if you wish. Remember that there are only 8 days of our current...
Saturday Sneak Peaks
As promised I'm back with another sneak peak from the New Stampin' Up! Catalogue which is available to order from 1st July. Here is a stepped up version of the same card this time I've added some flowers, more card stock and pearls..... Have you spied the new products yet? I have used the one of the new incolors - Blackberry Bliss ink and card stock along with one of the 3 punches in the Itty Bitty Accents Punch pack these also have co ordinating stamps. I'm just loving this new...
Sympathy Card
I know its not a nice subject but we all need these type of cards from time to time. Here is one that I made using the Oak Tree from the Lovely as a Tree stamp set and the words from the Love and Sympathy Set. I used by block and inks to create the back ground effect, was fun to do but there again I like getting messy. Here is the inside of the card, using the verse that is in the Love and Sympathy set. Be sure to pop back tomorrow for a sneak peak from the New catalogue. If...
Lipbalm Holders
Here is another project that I have made for fairs - lip balm holders. After making a box for the lip balm (or you could pop a lipstick inside) i've decorated the outside using the Dress Up framelits with polka dot dsp and addedstitchedibbon as a belt. I think there pretty cute. The Dress Up framelits, stitched ribbon and Polka dot Dsp are all on the retirement list so make sure you order yours before its too late. Happy Craftin' Sue
