Fresh Cuts Card with Amy's Sketch

Hi,

Whenever I am online, I generally always have a peep at what Amy is doing on her lovely blog - lovely cards of course!

I couldn't resist taking part in her Friday sketch challenge this morning (beats typing up notes for work!) - in fact this is the first challenge I have done this year!

I am pretty pleased with this card. Hope you like it!

I used Stampin' Up!s Fresh Cuts stamp set for the card. Other Supplies used, all SU: Tempting Turquoise Card Ink & grosgrain Ribbon, Certainly Celery Card and Ink, Taken with Teal Card and Ink, and of course the Scallop Edge Punch.

Brilliant sketch Amy - go to Amy's Friday Sketch post if you would like to take part - she says 'ANYONE can participate- you can use whatever products/stamps/embellies you want - sky's the limit' - so, if you've not done one before, why not have a go? Amy has done most of the hard work - coming up with the idea - it only took me 10 minutes to make the card by following the sketch!

Here is Amy's sketch, so you can see what I followed:

BFN

Su

New Stamps with Mini Catalogue!

I am so pleased we have got our own SU Mini Catalogue at least - and yes it's been worth the wait!

It is of course our first ever Mini Catalogue from SU in the UK - with an all new line of stamp sets and accessories. It’s all gorgeous stuff and if you can’t wait for your hard copy - you can download it here from my Stampin Studio.co.uk site now!

The Mini catalogue runs from April 1st to September 30th - as with all minis, we don't know what stamp sets are going to be limited and what will be in next year's catalogue, so if there is something you really like, remember the end of date.

Do please contact me if you'd like to place an order from the Mini or main SU catalogue.

I have so many favourites from the mini - in fact I wanted them all! At the moment it has to be Fresh Cuts, the 2 oval punches and matching Oval All Stamp set, and the Sense of Time Set.

If you're looking for more cardmaking ideas using Stamps from the Mini, checkout the Splitcoast Stampers SU Gallery - the US Mini has a lot of the same sets as ours, so the Minis bit of the SU gallery is a great browse for Inspiration. And of course, the SCS has the A-Z section for all SU Stamp Sets.

Stampin’ Up! Award

I am completely Bowled Over!

Towards the end of 2008, I was delighted to be named one of the Top 5 Demonstrators in the UK for Stampin’ Up’s first year in the UK, coming 2nd as the top recruiter.

So at the beginning of this year, I was sent a beautiful Tiffany Notes Silver bracelet as a prize!

Thank you Stampin' Up! Since they came to the UK, not only have I been able to at last get my hands on their lovely stamps, but I have also had lots of Free stamps, free training, lovely swaps and now a beautiful bracelet! I can't wait for SU's Annual Convention and then of course there is the Incentive Trip - not sure I'll make that though!

I have had such an amazing time over the last year, traveling and meeting so many nice people and making some great friends – all combined with one of my great joys - stamping and cardmaking!

So I’d really like to thank you all - my team, and each one of my customers - for all your support over the last year, I really do appreciate it.

If you would like to join me on my creative journey - as customer, hostess or team member, do please email me or even give me a ring.

Su

Sale-A-Bration has Arrived!

WOW! The best time in the Stampin Up year has arrived! It's Stampin’ Up!’s biggest promotions of the year and has been running for 10 years now - but a first for us in the UK!

What's all the excitement about you ask - free stamps sets of course! And the ones on offer are so yummy is going to be a hard choice (although there is no limit to how many you can collect.)

There are free, limited edition stamp sets which are available to earn from the special Sale-A-bration catalogue for all of us!
Customers: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every £45 purchased.
Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set with £300 or more workshop, in addition to the normal hostess benefits.

Have you thought of getting the Starter Kit, joining my team as a Discount Purchaser or Stampin’ Up demonstrator? Because during Sale-A-Bration there is something special in it for you too, those who join during Sale-A-Bration promotion can choose any retail stamp set (a value up to £38.95) from the current catalogue. Fab! Give me a call to find out more!

This promotion is a little longer than usual - lasting until the end of February - but if you wish to book a workshop, do please contact me soon as my diary is getting pretty busy for these next two months. You can also place an order for one or two items direct with me or even collect orders from your friends to gain the additional hostess rewards & benefits if you don't have time for a workshop.

Do please contact me to get your own copy of the Sale-A-Bration catalogue or find out more - and you can also check out more online at: www.StampinUp.co.uk

Su

Christmas Treats!

Stampin' Up! have really gone to town this month, with 2 great offers:

If you order or host a party/workshop with me between 1st November and 31st December not only will you get the usual free hostess set and free products if the total order is over £150, but you will also get an extra stamp set free (worth up to £24.95) in addition to those usual hostess gifts. Your free set can be any one of the following: Wondrous Gift (page 17), Snow Flurries (page 20), Friendly (page 56), Seasonal Wishes (page 60), Dotted Autumn (Page 91), Cold Play (Page 91) (the last 2 are retired stamp sets and are only available while stocks last.)

You can host a workshop in your own home, or simply just email me your order for £150 or more. (I only have a few dates left between now and the beginning of December.)

The 2nd offer is for Rub-ons and Textured Card - for any orders placed up to 30 November 2008 there is a special price on the rub-ons and textured card packs when you spend £20 or more on other items from the catalogue! Please contact me for more information on this.

Su

Organic Grace Thank You Card

Hi - I'm back!

I'm having so much fun with the new Stampin Up! Idea Book and Catalogue - I love all the new card and papercrafting ideas - and of course lots of fab new stamp sets and punches too.

I spent last night making a dozen of this particular card - for recent customers who have ordered from the new catalogue. I wanted to show them a card using one of the free Level 1 sets and chose Organic Grace. It's my absolute favourite free set at the moment, so I know I shall be making loads more.

I loved the way the pale inks (soft subtles) worked with the plants being in the background, whilst the dragonfly stands out (inked with a richer earth elements colour, night of navy.) I inked the flower in night of navy and stamped onto bashful blue and then roughly cut it out and mounted using 3D foam. Also inked the edges of the white stamped card with night of navy. Of course, I just had to use the new Scalloped Edge punch - not once but twice to give a great finsih to the card.

I used SU Supplies: Organic Grace Stamp Set, Pocket Sillouettes, white cardstock, Not Quite Navy Cardstock and Ink, Certainly Celery Cardstock and Ink, Bashful Blue Cardstock and Ink, Bashful Blue Gingham Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch.

Thanks for looking.

Su

Cardmaking Mania!

Well I've almost been eating , sleeping and dreaming cardmaking parties, workshops and classes these last couple of months. I also have a few special Cardmaking Events lined up for this month - after that, I think I need a little breather!

Tuesday 10th June, 9.45-11.45am - Hucclecote Community Centre (at my monthly club.)
Tuesday 17th June, 9.45-11.45am - Quedgeley Community Centre (at my monthly club.)

Wednesday 25th June, 12.30-2.30pm, Trefoil Centre (Guide Hall next to Dinglewell Schools) Hucclecote, Gloucester

and

Stamping & Cardmaking Day - Saturday 28th June:
10am-3pm - Trefoil Centre, (Guide Hall next door to Dinglewell Schools) Hucclecote.

Join us and raise funds for the Guides - pop in for an hour and make a card or two, (adults £1 a card, children 50p a card) or book a morning/afternoon/whole day Stamping & Cardmaking Workshop (£6/£12).

Proceeds are going towards a much needed extension to the Guide Hall.

Due to limited places, advanced booking is required for all the Workshops. Please ring me on 07906 111796 for more information or to book a workshop; or for details about Stampin’ Up! Home Workshops, Craft Parties, Clubs, Group Demonstrations and Demonstrator opportunities.