Golden Wedding Card

Hi All,

No, it's not for me.........I'm not that old...........only feel like it sometimes..........LOL!!
A friend asked, if I had any ideas and this is what I came up with.

The colour combo I used was More Mustard and Cajun Craze. I used the 'Vintage Vogue' set and stamped the flowers in Versa Mark before embossing in gold.

Thank you for dropping in today,

Jane x

Training Swaps

Hi All,

This is the card I made for my general swap at the Fareham training last week. I cased myself; ('Thank You' card I made for orders in January), I just added the little heart and gem

For the 'Team Swap' I based the card on one of my last month's workshop.
A simple design which could be advanced for the more skilled crafter. I just love the 'Vintage Vogue' stamp set, and adore the richness of the Razzzleberry

Lastly, I decided to have a little fun with punching out, and made each team member a door hanger with an Easter theme as it is fast approaching

The heart shaped sweet treat cup hold about a dozen micro eggs and can be accessed through the perforations on the back of the card. It was so fun to create and really easy to put together

Happy Crafting

Jane x

Crafting Fun!!

Hi All,

Well what a fabulous end to half-term I've had!!

I left Hubby in charge and I just got to go to Stamping Up's regional training in Fareham; meeting lots of 'like minded' people who just love to craft......stamp.......and generally have a great time swapping ideas!!

There are going to be some fabulous things ahead...........(which can't be seen till April).......so stay tuned!

Being part of the 'Stamping Up' family, is more than just crafting.
I belong to such a wonderful team and have made so many new friends; get togethers are a bonus, and always such fun.........of course.......we always make sure to craft in between the laughter!!
If you'd like to experience the friendship and support; then why not join the team and find out for yourself. Just drop me a line, I'd be happy to help.

Anyway.......back to business, I will show you the swaps I received from my other team members later in the week........but..........we are uploading them on our own 'downline blog' first, so I don't wish to spoil the surprise for those who couldn't make the training.

On Monday, I met up with some more of my 'Crafting Buddies' and we made some 'Vintage Vogue' cards in a collapsible box. The box came from Jenny's Extravaganza last year; it is such a great box to do, if you wish to send it through the post.

They are relatively simple cards, 9.5 cm x 9.5cm..........

.....with maybe a gem or two thrown in for that extra sparkle

This one maybe a tad trickier to do; it requires masking and the use of stamp-a-ma-jig

.......but I thought it was apt, as I've spent so much time crafting with friends this weekend!

'Thank You' for dropping by, happy crafting

Jane x

18th Birthday Cards

Hi All,

I was asked by someone to make 18th birthday cards for their twins. The remit was to be classy and have 18 on them..............so hoping I'd understood the instructions, this is what I came up with.

They are both A5 cards. The first one is in Pretty in Pink, Rose Red and Old Olive, I stamped the background with the large stamp from the SAB set called 'Bliss', and then used the ever faithful 'Baroque Motif' swirls in Old Olive. These I decorated with pearls and handmade roses.

The second one, was in Rich Razzleberry and Daffodil Delight, using the 'Vintage Vogue' stamp set and topped off with rhinestone gems and gorgeous Razzleberry satin ribbon. I'm surprised it made it to the card............I just wanted to stroke it............(I know it's sad, but I've only just purchased it!!)

They turned out to be a bit too traditional, he wanted a more minimalistic look..........so here's design No. 3.

A much simpler card altogether, but using the vibrant colours of Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie and Melon Mambo. The flowers are from the 'Cottage Garden' set.

It 'hit the nail on the head' and was the chosen design..........so for the other card, I used the same colours and just swapped them around

So..............which card is your favourite?
Please leave a comment, I'd be interested to know.

Jane x

Happy Birthday Michelle!!

Dear All,

I have a lovely friend, (yes.....I do have more than 1!!) who's celebrating her birthday today.........I won't tell you her age...... but only say, she's older than me....LOL!!

I've made her a shutter card and used the 'Vintage Vogue' stamp set (which I just adore), the sentiments are from 'Occasional Greetings' and the recent 'Sale-a-bration' promotion.

It may be obvious, you may have all ready guessed.........., that her favourite colour is red!!

The bag I originally saw, was at a team training day; but I have seen others on several blogs since.

All the sizes/templates etc. have been created by me, I just made them up as I went along..........

The front pocket holds a book of stamps and closes with a magnet.

Hope you've enjoyed,

Happy crafting

Jane x

Stamping Event

Hi All,

Well it's finally come and gone; (a bit like Christmas really, a couple of months preparing, then over in a flash!).............but what a fabulous way to spend yesterday - crafting!!

What more could you want?

Thank you to all the lovely ladies, who joined Val (my up-liner) and I, for a fun day of crafting. I'm sure they didn't realise before they booked, that we have never done anything on this scale before (and that they were our guinea pigs........LOL!!)


This is us in full flow...........


We look so relaxed....and in control!!

We each ran a different project; you'll be able to see more photos of the event here, and Val's project when she's posted it.


This was my project, it's a mini scrapbook; I based it on one done by Jo, using the new 'Vintage Vogue' stamp set and wheel ('Very Vintage'). The colours are Taken with Teal, Rose Red with the addition of black and white........simply scrummy.........I'm so disappointed that teal will no longer be available, once the new catalogue comes out in October.

It has a slider pocket for additional photos. Unfortunately, my printer is playing up at the moment, all the photos are coming out dark and not true to colour.....so they will be added later.

This was the afternoon project; a gift box/bag with 3 cards

The butterfly ('All a Flutter'), and the 'Elegant Thank You' is from the new mini catalogue. These are sold as separate stamps!


For one of the cards, I had already pre-stamped some 'Chocolate Chip' butterflies on 'Whisper White', after first coating the cardstock in 'Frost White' shimmer paint. This was so that there weren't any drying issues on the day..........and a lot less messy..LOL!!


By only cutting out around the body and wings of these butterflies, they could be layering on top of another 'Chocolate Chip' butterfly stamped directly onto the cardstock (therefore 3D'd and no worries about lost antenna!!)



A fabulous time, I'd like to thank:

• my partner in crime, Val for all her input, organisation and help


• Jenny and Ann for looking after our catering needs


• and to all the ladies who came, for without them - it wouldn't have happened!!
  

So a little Thank You card for you all, using the '2 step bird punch'.

The 'Teal' cardstock has been covered with shimmer paint to make him sparkle.......... it's going to be so simple to turn any cardstock into a shimmering one now with this paint.............but that's for another day!!

Happy crafting,

Jane x



PS. Especially for Pam and her group; I was still on such a high that I was up at 3am this morning planning the next session!!.......... How's that for organisation?

New Mini Catalogue is HERE !!

Hi All,

That's right, the new mini catalogue is up and running, right through until the end of September. So, I've plenty of time to tempt you with some wonderful goodies.

I think my favourite, favourite set, (if you have to pick one - it's so hard to do.....LOL) has to be the 'Vintage Vogue'. This 3" x 3" card I made as a swap for the training day in Reading.


It can also be incorporated with the matching wheel.

These next 3 items were a joint effort - at training we were set a challenge, to come up with a gift for a hostess and a make and take, in 45 mins along with itemizing everything; from a given set of products. It was amazing how all the ideas from each group were so different. (Hi, to all that were there and Happy Easter)

This was our make and take

A card for the hostess.........

and a triangle box (or as i like to call it - a cheese box!!) to give with some added goodies

Perhaps, you now have an idea as to why I love this set so much, it's so versatile!

I'll try and pop back later, with some more teasers.......

'Till then,

Jane x