Thank You

... to everyone that came to see me at Yandles at the weekend.

It was very busy so sorry if I didn't get to catch up with everyone.

A little bookmark today as I've only just had my first play with this stamp set called Gift of Love.

It is a hostess set so can only be obtained by placing an individual or party order over £150.

Last weeks hostess did just that though which is why I thought I had better try my stamps.

It's another two-step stamp but doesn't it give a lovely effect?

I've used the colours Old Olive and Peekaboo Peach.

You can Create It - June

This is the kit I received for the challenge in June:

We have to use at least a bit of every item in the kit.

I decided not to make a card this time to challenge myself a bit more.

I used the Gift Bag thinlit and turned the 3 banner punched pieces into bookmarks by using the Tag Topper punch on the other end.

I ran the gift bag through the Fluttering embossing folder and have used a selection of Watercolor Wings butterflies and the little one from Kinda Eclectic to add to the project.

I've used the Neutral DSP stack to add a strip to the bookmarks and finished them with little vellum flowers, pearls and a bow from the bag thinlits.

Monica's blog here is showcasing some this month.

Lotus Blossom

A card today that we made at our Bloomin' Buds meeting this week - a gorgeous colour combo of Soft Suede, Wisteria Wonder & Crumb Cake ribbon to finish.

The stamp set is Lotus Blossom and currently free with a £45 spend - I think this set will be really popular.

The card also uses a new embossing folder called Spring Flowers and a new Ornate Tag Topper Punch.

Some matching DSP and a border cut with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch.

So many new products to play with ... so little time!

If you fancy a party during Sale-a-bration let me know - you not only get free sets but a £200 spend gets an extra £20 credit to add to the £30 you would already get.

What are you waiting for?!
Jill

Tag topper box

A little box today that I demo'ed at Elsie's party last week.  This is one that I made for a hostess gift.

It is a 2,4,6,8 box - basically an 8" (+ 1/4 inch for a tab) by 6" piece of card, scored at 2" intervals.

Tabs are cut to fold into a box and on 2 of the tabs I've inserted them in to the lovely Tag Topper punch.

Colours used are Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe & Baked Brown Sugar.

I've also used the Secret Garden stamp set and matching framelits that are new to me and I'm rather liking them!

Sentiment from Label Something set.

This is the back of the box.

I could of taken the photos a little better to show the sides but each side features a different flower from the set, finished with some dazzling details in the centre and a pearl for the main flower on the front.

Tag tops are tied together with ruffle stretch ribbon.

Petal Parade make and take

Only one week left to get a freebie when you spend £45 and that includes the lovely stamp set used here.

Sorry again the pic isn't 100% - I am having some picture issues!

This is a card I did for make and takes at my first two Stampin' Up! parties last week.

The stamps are Petal Parade and I've used some of the current set of in-colours again - strawberry slush card/ink, coastal cabana & crisp cantaloupe.

The tag topper punch is used and layered with some whisper white which I've embossed with a new scalloped embossing folder.  Label Love stamp set sentiment which is punched out with matching punch and layered on a baked brown sugar too.

Couple of sneaky strawberry slush banners added (free punch with sale-a-bration!) and 2 little butterflies with gems.

Some organza ribbon and a spot of twine to finish!

It wasn't until I layed out all the stamps and punches I realised how many things go in to a card - it certainly gives you a flavour for all the SU products.