Lovely as a Tree.........

As if the Autumn/Winter catalogue wasn't enough now we have the 

much anticipated Annual Catalogue and it is LIVE !!!!!

It is full of super new products. ( I have already sent off a long order for myself!  It should be here tomorrow.) It is so thick this year, 205 pages, but still with the great ideas, wonderful photos and many reduced prices!  

And best of all, if you sign up as a Stampin'Up demonstrator during this month or next, I will give you a FREE copy so you can see the fantastic papers you will receive FREE from Stampin'Up during the next six months. (RRP£9.95) One FREE packet per month!

Contact me and we can have a chat...no pressure!

At my recent class, we made four lovely cards three using the ever popular Stampin'Up  'Lovely as a Tree' stamp set.  Many thanks to Dawn at dostamping for her informative video on how to make a reflection card.  It certainly turned out well and was so simple!

If you would like to join us in Lincoln to learn some new techniques, please register for one of our classes.

Real Red and Whisper White cardstock, soft suede ink and shimmer paint were used for the tree.

Isn't this a pleasant effect? See the video on the side of my blog for more details.

Sponged background is Pool Party and Tempting Turquoise and the trees were stamped in basic black.


We had a great day on Sunday when Zoe invited her team for a day of crafting, exchanging ideas and learning more about Stampin'Up products.  It was a really worthwhile day and I am already looking forward to the next one.  Many thanks, Zoe for all the effort you put in to make it a successful occasion.

Finally, I have a very talented customer who designs the most lovely minimalist cards, usually using Stampin'Up products , occasionally not!  It is my intention to share some of these cards with you from time to time to show that less can often be better.

One thing I learned at the training on Sunday was that blogs should be published REGULARLY so I am going to try and write mine each Sunday!!!!

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy crafting.  Mandy

First Christmas Workshop

This morning we had our first Christmas workshop and made cards using the retiring Contempo Christmas ornament stamp and the Jolly Jingles wheel in crumb cake and real red.   It could,of course, be made using the  Delightful Decorations stamp set which is still available, as is the wheel.

The second card was made using the ever popular, time tested "Lovely as a Tree" stamp set.  The combination of Always Artichoke and Soft Suede inks and card gave a very pleasing effect.

I found this one on YouTube but I'm sorry I don't remember where!!!

Why not join me for the next Christmas workshop on the 9th October at 1pm (not 10am as previously advertised) ?  In the meantime enjoy your crafting AND the great new catalogue. Can't wait to start ordering...have got a long list already!!

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave a comment.

Mandy

The Winter Mini!

Found it hard to wait for the products in this fabulous mini to come on line!  My order went just after midnight on Saturday and now it has arrived.  I couldn't be more pleased and I can't wait to get crafting with all the super Christmas products.  Watch this space!!!

Whilst I was waiting I went with friends to Doddington Hall near Lincoln, to see the sculpture exhibition.  It was really good and whilst I am not very artistic I can appreciate the thought and effort that goes into creating wonderful pieces from wood, metal and stone. And they were displayed in such lovely surroundings. A great day out!

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    .The unicorn was my favourite.....and what about this for a gnarled tree trunk????

But what about some crafting....................Uunfortunately, I forgot to take photos of the cards we made on the 16th and 23rd of August.  But I did capture a shot of the great variety of book marks we made.  Everyone really enjoyed letting their imagination take over and great use was made of the super papers and matching card..

Good job Ginny didn't forget!  Her class made cards like these in August.

One or two of us ventured south to the craft show at Donnington Park in August, it was extremely hot and crowded, but we did get to meet a fellow demonstrator, Victoria on a very busy Stampin'Up stand.  Hope you got lots of contacts, Victoria.

Ginny and I are busy planning for our Christmas workshops and I am delighted that we have managed to book two date at the very popular venue, Uncle Henry's, near Brigg.  Have a look at the classes page for more information.
Many thanks for stopping by.  I will try and remember to 'snap' the super cards friends make at our classes in the future.