Wednesday 19 December 2012

Bright and Cheery

And here's another, again, using my Be of Good Cheer DSP...


To make this card, you would need:
Be of Good Cheer DSP
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
Lace Ribbon Border Punch
Framelits Labels Collection Dies
Wacky Wishes Stamp Set

Gorgeous New Goodies!

I treated myself... I order loads or new goodies, and they arrived today (perfect- just in time for a Christmas play!)

It obviously seemed only right that I got cracking straight away, and here's my 10 minute make...


To create this card, I used:

Be of Good Cheer DSP
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
Gumball Green Cardstock
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Gumball Green Ink
Seasonal Sayings Stamp

This card was so quick and easier, and it was made so much easier because of the new Stampin' Trimmer. It's amazing- the cuts are clean and crisp, you only need one slice with the blade, the cutting surface is non-slip. I'm hugely impressed with the results, and have definitely found 'my trimmer'.

Sunday 16 December 2012

Four Seasons Winter Stamp

I got a new stamp set to play with this week- the Four Seasons set... I absolutely love it because it's so versatile, allowing you to create so many different styles of cards for so many occasions.

Today I've used the winter stamp to make a simple but very seasonal Christmas card:


To make this card, you will need:

Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Cherry Cobbler Ink
Four Seasons Stamps
Contempo Christmas Stamps
2 3/8 Scallop Circle Punch
Lace Ribbon Border Punch

Sunday 9 December 2012

Stampin' 6 and 10 Clubs

People are booking up places on my Stampin' 10 and 6 Clubs- don't miss out! If you'd like to increase your Stampin' Up! stash, whilst earning yourself some free goodies, click on the tabs above to find out more and contact me with any questions, or to sign up!

Folded Christmas Tree

Another simple idea, using Festival of Prints dsp to create a Christmas tree.


To create this card, you will need:

Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Cherry Cobbler Ink
Festival of Prints DSP
Stampin' Score Board
Contempo Christmas Stamp

Gift Card Holder...

So, I know some really awkward people; they are the sort of people who have everything, and I NEVER know what to buy them, so they often end up with gift cards.

I know most shops now give you lovely gift card holders, but I fancied making my own. So here they are...

This picture shows the outside of the card:


And this shows the inside:


To make this, you need:
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Garden Green Cardstock
Real Red Carstock
Season of Joy Stamp Set
Festival of Prints Paperstack
Cherry Cobbler Ink

Stampin' Trimmer

The fantastic new Stampin' Up! trimmer has been released, and as you'd expect, is really great quality and produces clean and accurate cuts and scores. Plus, it's only £25.95!



Here are just some of the features...

Introducing the new and improved Stampin’ Trimmer! Although paper trimmers are a common crafting tool, this trimmer was designed exclusively by paper crafters for paper crafters—and because it was made by Stampin’ Up!, you know it’s a cut above the rest!
Please note: the cutting and scoring blade refills will be available early in December.
Features of the All-New Stampin’ Trimmer
  • An extra-wide 15.9 cm cutting base and an extended 39 cm ruler
    • The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 4 mm increments, allowing for small measurements.
    • The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.
    • The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts. 
    • When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.
    • All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won’t wear off.
    • The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin’ Trimmer securely in place on your work area.
  • A full 30.5 cm cutting and scoring track
    • The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don’t have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you’re not using them. 
    • The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 30.5 cm without having to remove or switch out handles. 
    • The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport. 
    • The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.
  • Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts
    • The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.
    • Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring. 
    • The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you’re cutting.
    • The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.
  • Storage compartment under base
    • The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades and even business cards. 
    • Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you’ve stored.
  • Product details: item 129722; £25.95

If you'd like to order a trimmer, or any scoring or cutting blades, contact me here!