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Enjoy Creativity | Technique Focus Colouring

Posted on by Sarah
08
Dec

Christmas is right around the corner and you might be creating lots of Christmas cards to send to your friends and family. As you make your cards for the Christmas season, try out this fun colouring technique that might seem complicated at first, but is actually really easy to execute.

Start by inking the “Christmas” stamp from the More Wishes Stamp Set with a Soft Sea Foam ink pad.

Use a Sponge Dauber to add Wild Wheat ink to the bottom of the word before stamping on Very Vanilla Cardstock.

Die cut a panel of Wild Wheat Cardstock using the Tiny Christmas Trees Die and layer it over a piece of Wild Wheat Cardstock that has been coloured using a Blending Brush and Soft Sea Foam ink.

Take some Wild Wheat 2023–2025 In Color Jute Trim and pull one string from the spool to get a thinner piece. We that that with Very Vanilla Baker’s Twine and adhere both behind your stamped sentiment.

This is a great technique to try and it’s not just for Christmas cards.

 

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by – I hope you have a wonderful day.

Clearance, Kits

Painted Wishes

Posted on by Sarah
07
Dec

A bit late getting this one to yous as I’ve been dealing with the lurgie! 

We have a new lovely kit to help you with your crafting mojo.

Featuring watercolour florals and heartfelt greetings, this all-inclusive card kit comes with everything you need to quickly create 9 cards in 3 colourful floral designs so you can send words of love and kindness all around you. What a great opportunity to make kindness matter especially during this festive time of year!

This kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs• 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, sequins, and gold cord
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating colours: Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Moody Mauve, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

 Take a closer look and watch the unboxing video.

And… if you have scrolled this far, the clearance rack has had a refresh so more bargains to be popped into your shopping basket.

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by – I hope you have a wonderful day.

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Enjoy Creativity | Step it Up

Posted on by Sarah
28
Nov

Let’s step it up using the Above It All Bundle. Keep your card simple with the Avid design or “step it up” by making the Artfully Avid card!

AVID
To make this card, stamp the gondola image in Pecan Pie ink on Basic White Cardstock. Die cut the image, then then die cut the mountain range pieces from Fresh Freesia and Blackberry Bliss Cardstock.

Adhere all the pieces to some Petal Pink card base and add some Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels. These rhinestones are perfect for any project because they pick up the colour of the cardstock they’re placed on.

ARTFULLY AVID

To make this card, use the dies instead of stamps to create the gondola image. Emboss the stars on your card base and use Blending Brushes and Petal Pink ink to add more colour to the card base.

Add some trees and an additional mountain range piece using Fresh Freesia Cardstock coloured with a Blending Brush and Blackberry Bliss ink.

Ta dah!

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by – I hope you have a wonderful day.

Sarah's Special

Coupon Code!

Posted on by Sarah
27
Nov
Hello dear reader
 
I’ve a coupon code for my ‘Scraporium’ which is here on my blog. 10% off your order, excluding delivery, when you use the coupon code:
 
46BZXXFH
 
Simply add the code when you checkout and it should take off the discount.  If not, let me know!
 
Thanks for reading and I hope you have a wonderful day.
 
[UK delivery only – coupon runs through to 10 Dec 2023]
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Get Creative | CASEing

Posted on by Sarah
26
Nov

When time and inspiration are short, a simple CASEing (Copy and Share Everything) session can be a paper crafter’s best friend. Why not CASE the super-cute technique in this post?

To achieve this look, simply stamp individual background pieces together to create a seamless pattern. This project uses the Sparkling Snowflakes Stamp Set, but the overlap technique will work with just about any image.

Make your card using the following steps:

  1. Select three cardstock pieces to make a colour-block pattern (the colours in this post are Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, and Pretty Peacock).
  2. Heat emboss the cardstock pieces using white Stampin’ Emboss Powder; then, splatter the cardstock using a Water Painter and watered-down White Craft ink. Adhere the three pieces to the Basic White Cardstock base.
  3. Punch a 2″ x 2-1/4″ (5.1 x 5.7 cm) piece of Basic White Cardstock using the Sparkling Snowflake Tag Topper Punch.
  4. Stamp the sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink on the tag topper piece and adhere the white Baker’s Twine bow. Adhere the sentiment tag using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Add white Adhesive-Backed Glitter Sequins to the card front.

Beautiful! Use this technique to make a stack of cards to use today or put in your stash to use on another! It’s great to know that whenever you are in a time crunch, you can simply get “on the CASE!”

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by – I hope you have a wonderful day.

Host Code

New Host Code & Freebies

Posted on by Sarah
16
Nov
Earn FREE Products!
Customer Appreciation Host Code
 
Place your order through me for your Stampin’ Up Products* and receive these free products:
 
£50 – Loose Silver Sequins⁠
Up to £100 – More Dazzle Paper PLUS sequins
Up to £150 – Dimensionals PLUS Paper and Sequins
 
*before delivery




If your order is over £150 don’t use the Host Code and receive more free products by acting as your own host. Make sure to select me as your demonstrator so you can still receive a thank you from me.

News

Last chance products

Posted on by Sarah
15
Nov

The September–December 2023 Mini Catalogue is retiring soon! It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to a Stampin’ Up! catalogue, but I’m looking forward to all the new products on their way—and I hope you are, too!

From 21 November 2023 to 3 January 2024, you can stock up on your favourite seasonal products and save up to 60% on essential craft supplies! So, what are you waiting for? After all, a selection of Last Chance Products will only be available while supplies last.

For all the details about this steal of a deal— keep reading!

This Last Chance includes two lists: a retiring list and a carryover list. The retiring list details the products that will no longer be available once the catalogue is gone. The carryover list details the products that will be moving to an upcoming catalogue or the online exclusive category. 

  • All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.
  • Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to your order.

Sales Period:

Starts: 20 November at 11:00 p.m. (IE, UK)/21 November 2023 at midnight (BE, NL)  

Ends: 3 January 2024 at 10:59 p.m. (IE, UK)/23:59 (BE, NL)

To view the lists, click the buttons below.  You will then be able to view the PDF of the retiring list and/or the carryover list.

TIP: Get ready to place your order, as the items numbers are not changing you can add the items to your shopping cart and then checkout on 21 November – just double check you that any items with the discount show as such in your shopping cart.  And, sometimes when we have retiring lists go live, the website can go a bit slow, so hang in there if it is.

Click to view the retiring products list

Click to view the carryover list

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Enjoy Creativity | Technique Focus | Paper

Posted on by Sarah
15
Nov

Ever tried making your own designer paper? With so many beautiful stamps to choose from, it’s easier than you might think!

Begin by using a simple image or two to build your confidence, then work your way up to multiple images and two-step stamps. Start by stamping your larger images first, the medium-sized images next, and the smaller images last – if you want to fill in any gaps.

Reversible stamps like the Precious Pine Cones Stamp Set give you additional options for building up layers of colour. After stamping the detailed side, you can go back over the image with the opposite side, using the “stamp-off” technique to add subtle colour.

The ink colours used for this card are Garden Green, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, and Shaded Spruce. And for the cardstock, Pecan Pie and Poppy Parade with a hint of Gold Foil. Embellishments are Pecan Pie 1/2″ (1.3 cm) Bordered Ribbon and Blooming Pearls.

Enjoy!

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Enjoy Creativity | Memory Keeping

Posted on by Sarah
13
Nov

October is over, we are practically midway through November and soon it will be Christmas! But what if you haven’t preserved your memories from last Christmas? Don’t be haunted by the ghosts of Christmas past—instead use the Joy of Noel Bundle and the Christmas Classics Bundle to preserve some of your favourite Christmas memories before you start making new ones this year!

To make these pages, stamp and die cut five pieces of holly bough from Basic White Cardstock using the Joy of Noel Bundle. Colour the leaves and holly with Real Red, Old Olive, and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends [Pssst, if you are reading this between 14-16 November, check out the items on sale], then die cut a few pine branches from Old Olive Cardstock.

Shape all the pieces together to make a partial wreath and finish it off with some Black & Very Vanilla Large Check Ribbon and a few numbers from the Alphabet à La Mode Dies.

Next, stamp the dotted line image from the Christmas Classics Bundle on a panel of Basic White Cardstock to create writing lines. Finish your project by adding some Loose Holly Gems & Sequins—the red gems do make the holly berries shine.

Enjoy

Promotion

Get ready to shop the Seasonal Sale

Posted on by Sarah
11
Nov

It’s time for our Seasonal Sale! Save up to 20% on select products when you shop between 14 and 16 November.

Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! Between 14 and 16 November, you can get select products from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalogue up to 20% off. Have your eye on something from our new colour collection? Don’t miss your opportunity to shop the colours you’ve been craving during this phenomenal sale! 

It’s a great time to stock up on supplies for all your upcoming handmade projects or embrace the season of giving and buy something for your fellow crafting enthusiasts. Make sure to act quickly though as this is a limited time only deal!

Save:

  • 10% off ribbons and trims.
  • 15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. Bundles are not included.
  • 20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper.
  • Shop online to see the full selection of discounted products available. 
  • Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to your order.

This year the colour offering had a refresh, which means new friends to craft with (and maybe something new to add to your collection). You can shop all our colours in a variety of products—markers, ribbons, cardstock, Stampin’ Blends, ink pads, ink refills, and more! 

  • The Stampin’ Write Markers  have been redesigned for a better creative experience. The new bullet tip is wider, less streaky, and smoother to write with. The new brush tip is even softer for a smoother application. 

 

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