Loving The Artisan Embellishment Kit!

Just how beautiful are the products in this kit?!  

And all this for just £8.95!

I'm a huge fan of kits and this is definitely one of my faves!  Here's what you get...

Blushing Bride Rosette Trim

Rose Red Lace Trim

Blackberry Bliss Thin Velvet Trim

4 x Doilies

2 x Die Cut, Double-Sided Sahara Sand/White Cards (can be used as stencils)

12 Adhesive Pearls

8 Asst Buttons

Such great value for money!  I made the following projects from one kit (plus a little Rose Red cardstock, linen thread & glue dots) and still have bits left over to use. 

 If you'd like to order the Artisan Embellishment Kit 137909, please click on the 'Shop Online Now' tab. xx

Weekly Deals - Ribbons, Twines & More! 25.02.15 - 03.03.15

Here are this week's Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! 

If you'd like to buy these or anything else from the current catalogues or clearance rack, please click on the 'Shop Online Now' tab

Don't forget - you get to choose a FREE Sale-a-bration item for every £45 you spend!

2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment Price: £4.50 £3.38	Basic Gray Baker's Twine Price: £2.50 £1.88	Build A Banner Refill Kit Price: £8.95 £6.71	Celebrate Easter Ensemble - Digital Download Price: £8.95 £5.37
Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker's Twine Price: £3.25 £2.44	Melon Mambo 1/4" Cotton Ribbon Price: £5.50 £4.13	Night Of Navy 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Price: £6.25 £4.69	Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon Price: £6.25 £4.69

Stacked With Love Cute Gift Box

I love this cute little gift box! 

 Perfect if you need to send a little gift of chocs or jewellery to someone. 

 I've used the Stacked With Love DSP stack - so versatile and such great value for money!

Here's how I made it...

The measurements I've used originate from the amazingly talented Sam Hammond Donald. You'll need 2 pieces of Basic Black cardstock - 1 for the lid and 1 for the base.  Cut a piece of 5 15/16" x 5 15/16" for the lid and score at 2" on all 4 sides.  The base measures 4"x4" and is scored on all sides at 1"

Holding the lid piece, cut up the right hand scoreline up to the horizontal scoreline and notch in (take a small piece out of either side of the furthest right tab.  Turn 45 degrees and cut as before.  Repeat until all 4 sides have tabs cut.

Flip over so the right side is facing upward.  Put Tombow or Fast Fuse on the 4 small tabs, stick the 1st one to the inside of the lid, turn, stick the 2nd and repeat until all 4 are stuck.  So the same for the base.

Cut 4 x 1 13/16" x 7/8" pieces from the Stacked With Love DSP Stack for the base sides. Cut 1 x 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" for the centre of the lid and 4 x 1 7/8" x 7/8" for the sides of the lid (tip - be sure to cut the right way if using hearts!).

Assemble the box then adhere the panels, leaving a 15/16" border on all sides.  Finish the box with a bow in Basic Black cardstock using the Bow Builder Punch.  I attached a tiny heart to the bow using Real Red cardstock and the Heart Border Punch.

Weekly Deals...Need A New Punch?

Here are this week's Weekly Deals - available until Tuesday 24th Feb (little late posting - sorry!)
Check out the great prices on the punches - you can never have too many, right?!

To order these or anything from the current catalogues or clearance rack, please visit my online shop and if your order is less than £150, please use Hostess Code 2VYFWNTF

Amped Up Ampersands Kit - Digital Download Price: £6.95 £4.17	Celebration Basics Kit Price: £13.50 £10.13	Darling Doily Thinlits Die Price: £20.95 £15.71	Gold Foil Sheets Price: £3.75 £2.81
Hello Honey A4 Cardstock Price: £6.25 £4.69	Pansy Punch Price: £14.25 £10.69	Pink Pirouette 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Price: £6.25 £4.69	Triangle Punch Price: £14.25 £10.69

Beautiful Lotus Blossom

Just how beautiful is the Lotus Blossom Stamp Set?  It's only available to order as a Sale-a-bration item when you spend £45+ through me (I'll explain more at the end of the post) Stampin' Up! have made this stamp set even easier to use by numbering the stamps in the order you need to use them!

I promised to tell you the technique I used for this card as I only used 1 colour ink - Night Of Navy! Just think, you could make a whole set of notecards with one stamp set, one ink pad and a pack of cardstock! That's the beauty of Stampin' Up!  They know not everyone has endless money to spend so they come up with simple solutions to make beautiful projects to suit everyone's budget.

Here's what I did.  Cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock in half - either way works but I prefer to do mine lengthwise  so I have the opening at the bottom.  Fold in half.

On piece of 2 1/4" x 4 1/2" Whisper White cardstock, stamp No 1. stamp in Night Of Navy.  There is an arrow at the top of each stamp to help you line it up.  Ink the 2nd stamp in Night Of Navy, lightly stamp onto your grid paper, then stamp over the original image.  This produces a lighter colour.  Finally, ink the 3rd stamp and lightly stamp off twice onto your grid paper, then over the image for the card.  Choose which stem you'd like to use and stamp in Wild Wasabi.

Layer a piece of Night Of Navy cardstock measuring 2 1/2" x 4 3/4" - I like mine angled.  Then take your stamped image and angle it onto the Night Of Navy cardstock as I have in the photo.

I stamped one of the sentiments from the stamp set onto a scrap of Whisper White in Night Of Navy ink, cut out with the 1 3/4" Circle Punch and sponged around the egdes. I adhered it to the card using dimensionals.  Finally, I added a Night Of Navy Candy Dot to finish off the card.

Want to make this & qualify for the free stamp set?  Here's what you need...

Tools, Adhesives & Accessories

Whisper White Notecards - 131527 £5.50
1 3/4" Circle Punch - 119850 £15.50
Stampin' Sponges - 101610 £3.25
Tombow Glue - 110755 £3.25
Dimensionals - 104430 £3.25
Regals Candy Dots - 130932 - £5.50

Cardstock
Night Of Navy - 106577 £6.25 (24 Sheets) or mixed Regals A4 Cardstock (2 each colour) 131284 £6.25

Ink Pad
Night Of Navy - 126970 £4.95
Wild Wasabi - 126959 £4.95

Total £52.40**

Lotus Blossom Stamp Set - 139143 FREE

** Alternatively, the Stampin' Trimmer - 129722 £25.95 is so versatile for projects and could be included instead on the Note Cards.  Add a pack of Whisper White Cardstock 106549 £7.50
another ink pad for variety, a pack of Whisper White Envelopes 106588 £5.75 (pack 40) and get a second choice of free Sale-a-bration gift!

Please order these and any other items via my shop and use Hostess Code 2VYFWNTF

Weekly Deals - 04/02/15 - 10/02/15

Here are this week's selection of Weekly Deals...I particularly love the Silver Foil sheets and Blendabilities!  To buy these or anything from the current catalogues or clearance rack, please click on 'Shop Online Now' tab.  Tracy x

Fine Print Coupons Swatchbook - Digital Download Price: £8.95 £5.37	Fun Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: £8.50 £6.38	Gold 1/8" Ribbon Price: £4.50 £3.38	Silver Foil Sheets Price: £3.75 £2.81
Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Wisteria Wonder Assortment Price: £10.95 £8.21	Striped Scallop Thinlits Die Price: £20.95 £15.71	Tag A Bag Accessory Kit Price: £7.25 £5.44	Tangelo Twist A4 Cardstock Price: £6.25 £4.69

Love is in the air for next week's classes...

I've finally finished designing my projects for next week's classes!  I've had my youngest at home this week so always a bit more tricky to work! 

I love both of the stamp sets I've used on the cards.  The Sheltering Tree cut out flip card is CASE'd from Julie Davison - simple but so effective.

Lotus Blossom stamp set is available as a Sale-a-bration freebie when you spend £45 or more between now and the end of March.  It looks scary to do but actually it's not too tricky!  I'll post my technique for this card soon.

The little gift box was made using dimensions from the amazing Sam Hammond Donald.  I've then simply covered it with Designer Series Paper from the Stacked With Love DSP stack and finished it off with a black bow using the Bow Builder Punch.

If you'd like to make these projects, please pop to my shop for these and all other items from the annual & Spring/Summer catalogues.