Busy busy!

Sorry I haven't posted for a while. I've been busy with the school holidays, my lush new job and preparing for a craft fair on Saturday at the National Coal mining Museum, Wakefield. I''ve crafted my socks off so should have plenty to show you. I'll try and post Saturday night or definately Sunday with mini books, stationary sets, and of course cards! I've also not had an August workshop so promise an extra special September one to celebrate the new catalogue and National Cardmaking Week. Details to follow.
Take care everyone.
Happy Crafting
Lou x

Boxes

I've had a bit of a thing for making boxes lately. Here's some of my collection!

Most have cards to match inside. I especially like the the YoYo yellow one with the Sanded background stamp on it in Chocolate Chip.

I've finshed the box but need to make a few more matching cards for this one. The papers and Stamp Set are both Cutie Pie.

I'm having a workshop at my house next Friday 18th July 7-10pm. I'm demonstrating a variety of punches and water colour wonder crayons plus other colouring techniques. Everyone is welcome, so if you are interested in coming please contact me for my address. I'm doing a Prize draw and there will be prizes for booking a party on the night plus other one off offers just for that night only.

eScape workshop

Put down the phone, turn off the computer, and break free from the ‘e’!Remember when you got letters in your letterbox instead of your inbox? This month, unplug, unwind, and reconnect with your friends and loved ones through handmade cards. eScape with Stampin’ Up!Connect with your "wireless network" by attending or hosting an eScape event. Take advantage of the 25% discount on select products when you purchase the eScape bundle, and create that special message from the heart.

I am hosting a workshop to celebrate eScape

on Sunday 22nd June 2008

from 11am until 3pm

at my house in Castleford, West Yorkshire

The Make and take(class)will be a small box containing 4 love notes using the Circle of Friendship Set.

I will be demonstrating the coloured pencil and Sansador technique (instructions, templates and some freebies to take away too)

There will be a prize draw, challenges and the chance to look at Stampin Up! products and samples and to place an order.

There's a small charge of £5 per person which includes a light lunch and refreshments.

Booking essential.

Email me for more details or to book your place.

Stampin Up! have created a bundle to celebrate eScape

Bundle includes

Love notes assortment

Circle of Freindship Stamp

Set 1 1/4" Circle Punch

The bundle price is £28.39

with a saving of 25% of the catalogue price.

If you would like to order please email me.

Please check out other Promotions in the left hand coloumn under June Promotions .

I'm back!!!!

I'm back from my hols now. We had two fantastic weeks in Rhodes for my friends wedding.
I went to Carol's on Saturday which kicked started me back into crafting. I stamped off a few of Linz' new Magnolia stamps and will post later what I made.
I've got loads to upload to here. I've got most of the ironing and washing done from the hols so might get time tonight to post some more.

There's a few really good promotions on at the moment from Stampin Up! If you're interested please email me for more info or to order.

The first one is E-scape-

Put down the phone, turn off the computer, and break free from the ‘e’!
Remember when you got letters in your letterbox instead of your inbox? This month, unplug, unwind, and reconnect with your friends and loved ones through handmade cards. eScape with Stampin’ Up!
Connect with your "wireless network" by attending or hosting an eScape event. Take advantage of the 25% discount on select products when you purchase the eScape bundle, and create that special message from the heart.

The event I am hosting is

on Sunday 22nd June 2008

from 11am until 3pm

at my house in Castleford, West Yorkshire

The Make and take(class)will be a small box containing 4 love notes using the Circle of Friendship Set.

I will be demonstrating the coloured pencil and Sansador technique (instructions, templates and some freebies to take away too)

There will be a prize draw, challenges and the chance to look at Stampin Up! products and samples and to place an order.

There's a small charge of £5 per person which includes a light lunch and refreshments.

Booking essential.

Email me for more details or to book your place.

Stampin Up! have created a bundle to celebrate

eScape Bundle
includes

Love notes assortment

Circle of Freindship Stamp Set

1 1/4" Circle Punch

The bundle price is £28.39

with a saving of 25% of the catalogue price.

If you would like to order please email me.

Please check out other Promotions in the left hand coloumn under June Promotions .

Wild about You!!!

I borrowed Linz' Wild About You set on Saturday. It's lush and I've been none stop with it ever since! I did want to do some pastel shades for baby cards with it but you know when it's just not happening.....



I'm loving using my sanded background stamp at the moment. You might be able to tell, it's on a lot of my stuff at the moment!

I've used Close to cocoa, Very Vanilla, Bordering Blue, Creamy caramel. So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Mellow moss, Green Galore. More Mustard and Old Olive Card stock.

Inks: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue and Versamark and Pastels.

The ribbon used is all Whisper White but coloured with a marker pen in choc Chip.

Also used : Nestabilities, Sizzix circle die, Stampin@ Up! Round Tab Punch.



I've done a pop up sliding card, but it just didn't photo well so I'll show that another time.



Had a lovely time Saturday afternoon crafting. Can't wait til next time. Have been listening to a load of old CD's while ironing this afternoon on Faye's Walkman. Just listening to Squeeze's Greatest Hits now and doing a bit of chair dancing while I'm typing this!!



Hope your weekend has been good.



Take Care.



Lou x

Open House this Saturday

It's that time again! I'm having a Stamp/Craft/Chat n a cuppa session at my house this Saturday. 1 -3pm. My Stampin up! goodies will be available to look at and I'll be doing demonstrations and a make n take for those who are interested. Any orders taken on the day will be delivered next week. We have a fab time! If you fancy it email me and i'll give you directions etc.If you can't make it this time the next one will be Saturday 10th May.
Have a good day!
Lou x