Last Christmas...

Well possibly the last of the Christmas cards I am going to post this year. Though I may post a couple more things before I finally tuck away my Christmas goodies until next year!

Just recently I have had a lot of people visiting my blog - so I would like to thank everyone who shares my posts or 'Pins' my creations... Thank you!

This first card was inspired by something I saw on Pinterest myself - it is such a fabulous source of inspiration.

I used the Ornament Keepsake Framelits to cut the aperture in the mat, then behind it I layered some of the silver foil sheet, embossed with the Delicate Designs embossing folder. The patterned paper is from the Winter Frost Speciality Designer Series Papers and the sentiment is from Greetings of the Season.

The snowflake from Festive Flurry was stamped in Versamark, I added Heat and Stick powder then Dazzling Diamonds before cutting it out on the Big Shot using my co-ordinating Framelit dies. Just gorgeous!

Here is another card made using the Festive Flurry set - this is a complete contrast as it is a simple layer stamped in Soft Sky then the sentiment from Sassy Salutations was added in Marina Mist. Lastly I added a couple of rhinestones.

Finally another Festive Flurry, This time I alternated layers of Silver Glimmer paper with the printed snowflakes. And I used the Northern Flurry embossing folder.

Back soon - in the meantime please keep sharing and Casing and I hope you find inspiration here.

Paula xxx

Double challenge entry! I'm Back!

Well you will have noticed I haven't been doing much creating as my business has been so busy since convention.

This week I was determined to get to grips with a couple of challenges and Dynamic Duos and Less is More Challenge blogs gave me a combination that I could work with.

Dynamic Duo's Here wanted you to use Midnight Muse and any other colour - I hope silver counts!

Less is More Here wanted some sparkle - well heck, we 'do' sparkle!

So here is my entry, combining the two challenges I used my Festive Flurry stamp set, coordinating Framelits, a sentiment from Greetings of the Season.

I used Versamark to stamp the images, added Heat and Stick powder, heated then sprinkled on Silver Glitter, then heated again to set it.

I couldn't resist adding some rhinestones for a bit of extra sparkle and hope the design teams love the simplicity of the overall effect.

I'll be back soon - in the meantime - keep safe out there in these dreadful weather conditions.

Pxxx

All White

I love to see white cards, but I also like to add a little splash of colour.

Today's cards were inspired by one I saw on Pinterest (don't go there - I can spend hours just browsing!), the use of the dies to cut a window for the sentiment. The first is a Birthday card and I did a number of different colours afterwards - yet it is so unusual for me to make the same card twice!

The flowers are from the Flower Shop stamp set, punched out with the corresponding punch - buy them together and save 15% and the sentiment is from Simply Sketched. The Die is from Apothecary Accents.

I just added a few pearls and just loved this card on sight!

Then for all you lovely people who are already well on the way to being organised for Christmas, here is a seasonal version.

For this one I used the Northern Flurry embossing folder, the Christmas Ornament punch, some silver glimmer card cut into a snowflake using the Festive Flurry dies. The ribbon is 1/8" Taffeta in Real Red and the sentiment is from Petite Pairs.

I hope you have had a sparkly day and do visit my shop and check out all the fantastic products!

Paula xxx

Stampin' Up! Decorating your life.

You'll probably remember last year there was great excitement about the ornament decoration on the front of the seasonal catalogue using the Ornament Keepsakes. Well this year I have not only made one similar to that but I have also gone to town with the new Festive Flurry set as I alluded to last week.

So firstly this years take on last years decoration... with another sneak peek. Just look at the lovely silver ribbon.. I know it's lush! And so sparkly... and you need sparkle at Christmas!

I think even if they retire these framelits and stamps next year it will be a set I'll cherish as they really are versatile.

In the centre is another of the Festive Flurry designs, cut out of Silver Glimmer Paper with the framelits. The centre is finished off with one of the Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons and tied up with some Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine.

Then we have the decoration inspired by my card on an earlier post. This really does use the Festive Flurry bundle beautifully! Firstly I cut the largest snowflake twice out of Silver Glimmer Paper, then I stamped the large image on Whisper White, before cutting it out with the framelit and scoring and folding it - cutting out the middle so I could concertina the snowflake. I cut out one of the middle sized snowflakes - again from glimmer paper, then stamped the smallest one on whisper white, cutting out just the middle.

The whole thing was stuck together using my hot glue gun.

Then a Frosted Finishes embellishment was stuck on each side. The photo's really don't do this little embellishment any justice and I am so in love with them I am ordering three packs for my stash!

Don't forget to pop back tomorrow to see the first of the three new tutorials I recorded! It may be a little late in the evening as I have visitors coming after work and I'll need to wait until they leave before I post.

It would be rude not to! Strangely enough not everyone gets the crafting bug - though I can't understand why not!

Paula xxx

Sneak Peek - Wishing You

Hello Stampers,

Hope you are not missing me too much - you wouldn't believe how busy I have been... crafting away! AND I have 3 Yes THREE video tutorials made, they just need a bit of editing...

Today is another sneak peek - this time of a new stamp set called Wishing You... I have also combined it with the new Season of Style Designer Washi Tape and the new Cherry Cobbler Stitched Edge Grosgrain.

I've always been a bit rubbish at tying bows but I'm chuffed to bits with this one!

All these new goodies will be available in the Seasonal Catalogue from the 29th of August - A copy of which will appear on my sidebar soon!

Don't forget though, as well as all the new products there are a number of items carried over from last years Autumn/Winter catty... Tomorrows post comprises two projects using the Ornament Keepsake Bundle and the new Festive Flurry Bundle. So pop back and see!

Sneak Peek - Festive Flurry...

Sorry - must be quick! Sooo much crafting to do! Pinterest is fatal!

So here's my first sneak peek - it is the Festive Flurry Stamp Set and Framelits bundle - coming to a catalogue near you in about 3 weeks!

I can see this design turning into a 3D decoration if I make 2 and stick them back to back... I used my Glue Gun... and have just ordered 50 more glue sticks! Now that's optimistic!

Anyhow - here's the card - I am loving the combo of Midnight Muse, Soft Sky and the silver glimmer paper and embossing powder.

Right - must go... off to play! Remember if you book a party you could be one of the first to see this catalogue... and if you join my team as a demo you can select items from this catalogue as part of your starter kit!

Back soon!

Pxx