Still here!

I thought I ought to post - I have been immersed in crafting for the past few days, finalising the cards we are going to make in the classes on the 26th Aug and 1st Sept... making gifts for the ladies attending class.

I've also been experimenting with 'stuff'.

You Little Furball was one of the sets I couldn't resist in the new annual catalogue.

I made a couple of cards with it the other day.

I used a masking technique and my Stampamajig to enable me to layer the flowers and get the little cat sat in amongst them (still LOVING the Flower Patch bundle)

Then I used my Stampamajig, again for this one... and some more masking.

Do you like the fact I turned this puss cat into a tabby with the Stampin' Write marker?

You'll also notice the Woodgrain embossing folder, new In-Colour ribbon and an old favourite, the Label Love stamp set and Artisan Label punch. Available as another great cost saving bundle!

I'll be back again soon - if you would like to see a video of any of these techniques - leave me a comment and I'll record one for you!

Paula xxx

You Little Furball Wood-Mount Stamp Set

£22.95

You Little Furball Clear-Mount Stamp Set

£16.95

Flower Patch Photopolymer Bundle

£37.25

Flower Patch Photopolymer Stamp Set

£22.95

Flower Fair Framelits Die

£20.95

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

£10.95

Artisan Label Punch

£14.25

Label Love Wood Bundle

£30.75

Label Love Clear Bundle

£27.25

Label Love Wood

£21.95

Label Love Clear

£17.95

Hello Honey 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon

£7.95

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Less is More - Dynamic Duo double challenge entry

Hey baby! The theme at Less is More this week is a baby card - and I have two lovely friends due in February and both are having girls, so when I saw the Dynamic Duo this week was Pink Pirouette and Pool Party, I thought it was about time I got on with those cards!

The first is one where I have utilised my alphabet sets - a rare occurrence - it is the Sketched Alphabet, framed by the Outline Alphabet. Punched out with the 3/4" circle. The Pool Party scallop was punched with the 7/8" scallop punch. The little banners were so quick and easy with my new Banner Framelits, available to order from the 28th of January. The ribbon is the Chevron ribbon from the annual catalogue and the flowers are from the new Petite Petals set - punched out with the coordinating punch.

This second card is another stunner... I have layered two tags made with the new Tag Top punch - the spots and stripes are from the new Perfect Pennants stamp set.

I used Pool Party embossing powder for the sentiment, this was from Label Love and punched out with the coordinating punch.

I hope you have enjoyed my posts this week and I hope you'll come back for more soon!

Paula xxx

Pushing my luck!

Well that'll teach me - I have been trying to make the most of the weather before it turns and the sun was shining as I left home with the dogs... we had a fabulous walk until just under a mile and a half from home the wind suddenly picked up and the rain started...

Well I am quite warm blooded - so only had a t-shirt on! The dogs and I were drenched but we had walked just over five and a half miles and once the rotten weather starts all our favourite walks become dreadfully muddy.

Today I'm going to show you a little Tealight card I made. I have discovered the beauty of using clear embossing powder on Very Vanilla cardstock. It really looks classy and luxurious.

I used Blooming with Kindness and Label Love for this project and the co-ordinating Artisan Label punch.

I think the Bermuda Bay looks lovely with the creaminess of the Very Vanilla - and goes well with the candles!

What a lovely gift I'm sure you'll agree!

Have a fab evening, I'm off to make some more of these with co-ordinating boxes for the craft fair.

Back soon!

Paula xxx

Simply CASEd

Most Crafters will recognise the phrase to CASE - it means to Copy And Share Everything. For me, I would be so proud if someone CASEd something of mine!

Today's post is a card I made using inspiration from a German Stampin' Up! Demo, Jenni Paulie.

The Dutch and German Demo's had an event last week to get together similar to the UK ones, and one of our lovely Dutch Pinkies posted a picture of the swap she received from Jenni, I loved it but it is a style I've never mastered - each time I try it ends up looking like the contents of my scraps box.

Jenni's swap though inspired this card, and I am really pleased with it!

I used a Crumb Cake base, a Perfect Plum mat, a layer of DSP from the Season of Style Paper Stack, I added a doily and then on top a punched circle from Perfect Plum card stock embossed with the Chevron embossing folder.

I wrapped a few turns of Bakers Twine around, then tied a short length of Linen Thread and placed it on top, punched out some chevrons with the Chevron Punch, Stamped a design from Label Love using Perfect Plum and punched it out using the Artisan Label, you'll see there is a Crumb Cake label behind that I punched, cut in half and offset at each end. The Congratulations Sentiment is from Love and Laughter and cut out using the Bitty Banners framelits. Curled slightly with my bone folder.

I added a few little pearls and love the result! I would love to hear what you think and hope you'll pop back soon!

Paula xxx

Monday Quicky

Well yesterday was the last day to order from the 2012/13 Catalogue and the Spring/Summer Mini...

I am sure we will be able to upload the NEW catalogue today but I shan't be able to until I get home from work later... so in the mean time I'll just share the little card I meant to share with you last week!

It is one using the new Very Vintage Designer Buttons, the card base is Pistachio Pudding, the sentiment is from Label Love in Strawberry Slush, the Floral Flourish is in Gumball Green and the flowers are punched from Strawberry Slush using the 1 1/4" Scallop Circle.

Just a bit of simple fun for a Monday!

I also need to say 'Hi' to all the lovely ladies who came to see me at the Table Top sale yesterday. I was so chuffed to hear you follow my blog! I hope you'll leave me the odd comment!

Come back later to see the all NEW 2013/14 Catalogue!

P xxx

Two Tone - Label Love Artisan Punch

I promised you a few days ago... before I got into video production... a gorgeous two tone card.

Well today you get two for the price of one!

Before you start looking I want to remind you the new catalogue goes live on Tuesday and if you place an order to collect from me by 6pm Wednesday evening you will get free carriage. For July only if you order £50 or more and are not local I will give you FREE delivery! Normal delivery is £4.95.

I am also thinking about running some classes in my home or I can come to you if you would like to get a couple of people together. Alternatively you can have a party where you have the opportunity of earning Hostess Credits.

The first card is made using Pool Party and Coastal Cabana on a Whisper White base  - I just love the jade greens and can't wait for Bermuda Bay too! Not long to wait now.

You'll see I used the Mosaic embossing folder again and did two lots of dying this time. The Organza ribbon with Coastal Cabana and the Simply Pressed Clay flowers with Pool Party.

The Stamp set is Label Love and the Punch is the new Artisan Label.

The second card was inspired by the first - you know those days when creativity just overwhelms you and your hands can't work as quickly as your brain!

I used Early Expresso and Crumb Cake on a Very Vanilla base.

This one uses both the Mosaic and Fancy Fan embossing folders, the 1/8" Taffeta ribbon.

The flowers are from Stippled Blossoms - two step stamping set - the sentiment is from Label Love and the punch is again the Artisan Label.

Pop back tomorrow for another video and a gorgeous 3D creation.

Paula xx

Dynamic Duos Challenge

I am so in love with this card and am rapidly becoming surgically attached to the Artisan Punch!

I made this card for a friend and customer as it was her birthday on Monday.

It isn't a colour combination I would have thought to use but it is super gorgeous. It has an antiquey (that probably isn't even a word!) vintage feel to it.

Coupled with the stamp from Label Love it is just fab - I also got to use one of my favourite stamp sets, Stippled Blossoms... I seem to have a few faves! Don't ask me to choose between them! I didn't think I would get along with two step stamping but it looks stunning... just a shame the catalogue doesn't do it justice.

I embossed the background with my new Mosaic embossing folder and added a few pearls.

I think it is just scrummy and hope my friend did too!

Why not join in yourself with the Dynamic Duos - visit the blog here

Come back and see me tomorrow when I hope to be posting another duo - but one of my own... You'll have to come back and look!

Paula xxx

Sneak Peek Week - Day 6!

I know I would normally be posting something for the CAS Colours and Sketches blog this week but I had a Stampin' Up! Party last night - the ladies had a fabulous time as usual - but my craft room is upside down so no crafting for me until I've sorted it out.

When I did my pre-order for the new catalogue I not only bought new product to be released - I also treated myself to a sentiment set as Curly Cute is retiring.

I bought - Sassy Salutations and I think it looks gorgeous on this card using Mosaic Madness and the new In-Colour - Pistachio Pudding.

I haven't embossed either of my first two cards today - as I know lots of people don't have a Big Shot. I couldn't live without mine - it is the best investment I ever made and I use it constantly. Remember if you hold a party and your guests spend £250 to £300 your Big Shot is half price with your hostess credits! Something worth thinking about! Give me a call if you would like to hold a party!

So back to today's cards...

On this one I have used ALL the new In-Colours - they are so scrummy looking. I could almost eat them!

The banner and sentiment are from the Itty Bitty Banner set, the co-ordinating Framelit was used to cut it out. Although you need a Big Shot for the Framelit - you could cut the banner by hand.

Finally this card is a testament to Strawberry Slush... the new In-Colour again!

I coloured white Bakers Twine using the Ink Pad... Embossed the mat with the Mosaic embossing folder, and punched out the stamped images from the Mosaic Madness stamp set using the Mosaic punch. It also has a sentiment from Label Love punched with the corresponding Artisan Label punch.

I hope I have given you lots of inspiration today and I'll be back tomorrow with the last of my Sneak Peek Week samples.

Pxxx

Sneak Peek Week - Day 3!

So - how are you coping with all the excitement? How most of you are going to contain yourselves until the 1st of July is a bit of a dilemma - so I'll just have to tease you with some of the new In-Colours, ANOTHER new Stamp Set and ANOTHER new Punch!

There is just one word for it! Awesome!

So here is the card I have made -

The two colours are Crisp Canteloupe and Coastal Cabana - aren't they lush! This years In-Colours are Ice Creamy tones... sugary and pastelly - You could almost eat them! 

The stamp set is called Label Love and there are a lot of Labels and Tags throughout the new catalogue - I can't wait!

The co-ordinating punch is called the Artisan Label and I can assure you there are more new punches still to be revealed this year! My bank account will start creaking as I absolutely HAVE to have the punches! 

So to the little rose - here's a close up. Moulded by hand using the Simply Pressed Clay.

 

I need to work on the finger prints - but maybe they add texture to the petals... Mmm I'll think on that one! Again it was 'varnished' with Crystal Effects. It's so delicate looking but the clay is flexible when dry so those delicate leaves won't snap off.

I'm off to have a play. Back tomorrow with yet another card! This time it's something that would be a great children's card... Actually - I would love to receive it - But I am a bit of a kid!

Pxxx