Bye, bye spring/summer catalogue

It's almost time to say goodbye to this......

If there's something you haven't ordered yet, be quick! Last day to order is 30 June 2013

Esther xx

New catalogue launch Saturday 6 July - 10.30am-12.30pm

Come along for your FREE copy of the new annual catalogue, browse the samples made with new products and make a project.
There will also be an opportunity to purchase retired stamp sets & accessories. If you purchase any of these items you will receive 50% of the value of that item towards a brand new catalogue item!

Let me know by 27 June so that I have enough cake & catalogues for you all!

Father's Day

Sorry, I know it's a day late but I didn't get a chance to post yesterday. Too busy making sure my Dad & Husband got spoilt :)

This is the card I made this year.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used

Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Basic Black Stampin' Pad

1" Circle Punch 

1-1/4 Circle Punch

Modern Label Punch

A fitting Occasion Stamp Set

Teeny Tiny Sentiments Stamp Set

This is a versatile layout that can be used in lots of colour ways for many occasions. Just swap the sentiment for something else.

Esther xx

On Thursday I had a lovely evening demonstrating Stampin' Up! products with a fabulous group of ladies. Thank you so much for being my hostess, Tracy. 

This was Tracy's thank you gift from me, with a nice little surprise inside.

This is the project we made.

Stampin' Up! supplies used

Hello Hello single stamp (available until 31st August)

Crumb Cake A4 card stock

Summer Starfruit A4 Card Stock

Glimmer paper

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Corner Punch

Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack

I also made a slightly different version of the same card.

Stampin Up! supplies used

Hello Hello single stamp (available until 31st August)

Whisper white A4 card stock

Stampin' Write markers 2012-2014 in colours

Glimmer paper

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Corner Punch

Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack

Esther xx

I'm loving all the flowers coming out in my garden. I've only been in my house since February and watching all the beautiful flowers come to life is like a wonderful surprise everyday.
Today I spotted this flower in the corner of my garden but I have no idea what it is.

Any ideas anyone??

I'm also waiting for my hydrangea's to flower so I thought I'd make a card using the hydrangea in the Best of Flowers stamp set while I wait.

The detail on this stamp is fabulous, I'm pretty sure the photo doesn't do it justice.

Stampin' Up! Supplies used

Best of flowers Stamp Set

Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set

Itty Bitty Banners Framelits Dies

Pearl Basic Jewels

Paper Doilies

Gumball Green, Primrose Petals & Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Gumball Green & Primrose Petals Stampin' Write Markers

Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon

VersaMark Pad

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

Heat Tool

Aqua Painter 

Esther xx

What a great show!

Big thanks to all that came to the Sincerely Yours show yesterday. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did and it was lovely to chat to so many of you.

The prize was drawn by Paula from The Stamp Hut and won be Fiona Hugget from Wokingham.

We had a really popular Make & Take yesterday, this is the project for those of you who missed it or would like to make a note of the supplies used.
Many thanks to Fiona for designing this stunning card and for taking the photo before it got a little extra inky at the show!

Stampin' Up! supplies used:

Best of flowers and perfectly penned stamp sets
Midnight Muse, Whisper White and Pool Party
Midnight Muse and Pool Party ink
Midnight Muse Stitched Satin Ribbon
Basic Jewels Rhinestones
We also used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the sentiment.

Esther xx

Single Stamps

From now until 31 August 2013 (or while supplies last) we're excited to offer you five single-image stamps for you to choose from!

• These stamps won't be sent in our usual cases or packaging, they'll be in cello bags but cases are available to purchase in packs of four.
• The stamps are offered as clear mount only and if you don't already have a clear mount block, you will need to purchase that separately
• There's no limit on how many stamps you can purchase.
• These stamps will only be around until 31 August 2013, so get them while you can!

Best of Flowers

To celebrate our 25 year anniversary Stampin' Up! are bringing back some favourite stamp images which will release one set a month during 2013.
As well as the 'classic' images, each 'best of' set will also include a never before-seen image!

The first set is 'Best of Flowers' released today and priced at £13.95 for the clear mount set.

The never-before seen image on this set is the daisy which also co-ordinates with the 1 1/4" scallop circle punch.

Here's a card I made using the set.

Stampin' Up! supplies used.

Very Vanilla & Soft Suede card stock

Comfort Cafe designer series paper

Soft Suede Ribbon

Rhinestone basic jewels

Cajun Craze, Summer Starfruit & Midnight Muse Classic Stampin' Pads

Modern Label Punch

Teeny Tiny Sentiments stamp set

Apologies if you've tried to use the 24/7 order button. This service is suspended at the moment while Stampin' Up! resolve some issues with it. You can still place an order by contacting me in the usual way.

Esther xx