It's Here!

Well the brown boxes arrived on the brown van yesterday but unfortunately I had to rush one of the dogs to the vet as he got bitten out on a walk... unfortunately I got in the way too... not too badly bitten but I have a bruise to be proud of!

So... I just unpacked them and look what was inside...

In amongst all my new goodies! Don't forget if you book for the Open House by the 10th of June you'll get one free!

I have my Project Life kit and have ordered a swanky new Laserjet Printer for all those photo's I'll be journalling!

I haven't had time to play but here is a little something I made for display as a Sneak Peek at Telford.

How cute is he? Here are the tags close up - using the Something to Say stamp set!

The little flowers were from the same stamp set and punched out using one of the 3 co-ordinating punches... Itty Bitty Accents.

Click on the image below to e-mail me and reserve your copy of the catalogue!

You really are Fabulous ***Class Details for July!***

Truly, you are!

I have a hardcore of loyal followers, customers and recruits - and I can't thank you all enough for your support. So this card is for you!

It uses the Swallowtail stamp and the Million & One stamp.

I was away all weekend and just haven't had time to edit all the sneak peeks I have for you from the new catalogue... that is exciting in itself, but don't forget to look out for those retiring bargains! Get them before they're gone!

I am planning a class with a brand new fashionable floral set from the new catalogue called Hello Darling. It is just stunning and has an image just perfect for showcasing the new Stampin’ Up! alcohol markers – Blendabilities, that will outshine your Promarkers/Copics etc!

The class will be the 18th of July at 7pm. As it will use product from the new catalogue I must have confirmation of booking and payment by the 1st of July as the warehouse can get really busy when a new catalogue comes out!


The class fee will include – One set of Blendabilities of your choice, a Momento Ink Pad (Essential when using Alcohol markers) and the Hello Darling Stamp Set. The price with Wood Mount is £46.50 or Clear Mount is £39.10 – If you do not wish to get the products then the class price is £11.50. In all cases I ask that you bring your own crafting kit – Trimmer, Scissors, Adhesives etc (If you don’t have them, let me know and we can put a basic kit together for you).

xxx

Swallowtail

£15.95

Swallowtail Clear-Mount Stamp

£12.95

Million & One

£14.95

Million & One Clear

£11.95

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Open House - Sneak Peek

Ladies (and Gents)

I would like to invite you to attend an exclusive Open House on the 15th June between 2pm and 6pm.

The cost is £6.50 and will include:

• Free entry to the Raffle for a goodie bag of products worth over £35!

• Free copy of the BRAND NEW Catalogue

• A Make and Take project

• Sneak Peeks of some of the new products themselves including Project Life!

• Refreshments

There will also be some of my retired products for sale at exceptionally low prices with discount vouchers for the new catalogue!

Booking is essential to avoid disappointment as there will only be space for 2 or 3 people to craft at any one time!

Book before the 10th of June!

Paula xxx

Stampin' Up! Regionals

Hi guys! I'm back from the Stampin' Up! regional event in Telford with about 360 other demos from around the UK.

It was just Saturday but my fellow Pinkie, Lizy and I stayed Friday and Saturday nights.

It was fabulous until the fire alarm woke us at 4.30 this morning due to a "Police Incident"... some chap was carted off...

It didn't spoil a fantastic weekend though and I wanted to share mine and my fellow Pinkies achievements!

I couldn't say anything before... and I still can't show you what I made as it contains sneak peeks - but I was part of the regional design team! I'm SO proud and had some lovely comments - so thank you to all the lovely ladies who sought me out. I was very touched. Here is the card from my display!

And here is the lovely Thank You card from the UK office. Thanks Paula and Kelly - you and the rest of the team rocked! It was especially lovely that Brian Pilling from the US Home Office joined us and presented.

We saw loads of sneak peeks of new product coming soon - and I'm bursting with excitement! There were freebies galore and everyone got a printed SU bag, notepad, 3 make and takes and a pack of the new In-Colour 12x12 card stock, ribbon and an ink pad! We also played with the new Photopolymer stamps!!

Fellow Pinkie achievements included...

Traci Cornelius, Sam Donald and Lucy Tustian presenting on the main stage

Tracy May and Sam Sweetlove also being on the design team

The amazing Sam Donald was also top for sales AND recruiting with Caroline Hallett coming third in recruiting.

Such an amazing team with fantastic achievements! You go girls, so proud to be part of the team!

I'll be posting the lovely Pillow Gift I got from Lizy and the few swaps I was kindly given despite not having any myself, tomorrow!

Now I'm off to enjoy the sun!

My Valentine...

I wanted to share a few cards with you today... they contain a couple of sneak peeks and are so simple to make!

This first one uses the existing heart punches to punch out gold Glimmer Paper and a Sneak Peek at the lovely Fancy Foil Designer Vellum - also available in silver! And there are 3 different designs in each pack. Along the top there you will have spotted the new Gold Sequin Trim.

This next card uses the Banner Blast stamp sets available during Sale-a-Bration, and the matching punch. Then the You and Me and Heart stamps are from Perfect Pennants.

Lastly I have used some individual gold sequins to decorate hearts punched out with the small heart punch, I decorated the card with Pink Pirouette using Gorgeous Grunge and added the new You and Me from Perfect Pennants in Melon Mambo.

Just a couple of little tasters of things to come in the new seasonal catalogue. If you would like to be one of the first to see these gorgeous items in action - why not book a party in February? Get in touch to order by calling 07786 860438 or e-mailing me on mailme@paulaknall.co.uk

Hope you are having a lovely weekend! We are enjoying fabulous sunshine today - a welcome break from the rain.

***TWO MORE DAYS OF LOVE TO FOLLOW! Come back tomorrow and see!***

xxxx

Tag Gift - Your own mini scrapbook

I received all my new goodies from the NEW seasonal catalogue the other day and am all fired up with inspiration. I came up with this little gift, and even shot a tutorial, but because the products are not released in the UK until the 28th of January, I can't show you the actual products!

I can though, show you what I made... so you'll have to wait until the 28th of January for the video!

I called this the 'Tag Gift' because it is a little gift in itself, thinking about it as I started this post, it is a mini scrapbook!

Look at that gold Bakers Twine!!! It's available in silver too! The sentiment is from Blooming with Kindness and the splodges are from Gorgeous Grunge. As for the Tag Top - there are TWO new punches from Stampin' Up! that make these for you! Inside are lots of little tags! How super cute is that?

Have you spotted the gold Watercolour Wonder Washi Tape and Gold Sequin Trim? The sentiment and star are from 2 new stamp sets Happy Watercolour and Perfect Pennants.

This poppy and the watercolour stamp are from Happy Watercolour.

Make a Wish is from Perfect Pennants.

This love heart is from another set, Language of Love. Doesn't the embossing set it off? That is an embossing folder from the annual catalogue - Needlepoint Border.

Another sentiment from Perfect Pennants - this set also comes as a bundle with co-ordinating framelits. Making cutting banners super quick and easy with your Big Shot!

These hearts are also from Perfect Pennants.

This sentiment is from Petite Pairs... isn't that Washi Tape just scrummy?

Remember to keep your eyes peeled for my step by step video with measurements. If you are interested in purchasing any of these products then please get in touch via the details on the 'Contact Me' tab. Sale-a-Bration also starts on the 28th and you'll get to choose a FREE item with every £45 you spend! I can ship across the UK.

Why not book a Stampin' Up! party for your friends and earn FREE credit to spend yourself - or even attend one of my workshops. Call me for information. xxx

Blasting Off - with Banner Blast.

So day 2 of my Banner Blast 'fiesta' and isn't this stamp set so versatile - suitable for cards for men or women!

Todays is another 'Unisex' card, it also incorporates another sneak peek of another Saleabration Sneak Peek.

The fabulous See Ya Later stamp set. I used the Chalk Talk framelits for the cut outs for the sentiment... and Gorgeous Grunge features on this stunner too.

Want to make this? Book a party in January and we'll make this card!

Give me a call - 07786 860438 or 01844 342494

Whatever you are doing tonight - have a great evening!

Paula xx

All about the boys! Sneak Peek!!!

It is atrocious out there... the wind is buffeting the house and the rain is lashing down! Thankfully I took the dogs out much earlier to avoid the awful weather. Unfortunately our boiler is leaking again - for the second time in about 6 weeks! Thanks Corgi Homeplan - you really are reliable!!! NOT! - We definitely won't be renewing!

Anyhow - as some of you know the end of January heralds the start of Sale-a-Bration... a FREE gift with every £45 you spend! I have completely fallen in love with 2 items. The Banner Blast stamp set and matching punch.

I like to experiment with colours I don't normally use - so decided on the colour combo - before I even worked out a design in my head - so I have used Soft Suede and Very Vanilla. Here is the front - I also used my Ovals Collection and Apothecary Accents framelits.

I thought it would be an excellent combo for a male card - though I think this is quite unisex and can be used for anyone. Here is the inside.

The sentiments are from Million & One and Blooming with Kindness.

I hope you like it!

I think Makita, our young kitten approved - I think she liked how it coordinated with her too!

I'm doing a series of posts with this stamp set so pop back tomorrow if you would like to see more!

Paula xxx

Stampin' Up! European Convention Manchester - Sneak Peeks

Well guys, it's Thursday and I expect you have probably heard enough about Convention - but I am still buzzing and STILL haven't had a chance to play with MDS (My Digital Studio) - we had an awesome session on it at Convention and I am dying to have a play!

In addition I have some NEW products that I must get on and create some sneak peeks for you with.

Oh - and some of the freebies I forgot to show you were the Make and Takes - which I still have to create!

AND - "c'mere there's more!" (you may 'get' this depending on your generation) There was an awesome Christmas Card from one of the Dutch Pinkies that she demoed and I am determined to CASE.

Anyhow... here are a couple of sneak peeks... These stamps and the watercolour card blanks will be coming to a catalogue near you soon! LOVING that Poppy!

And there are a couple of new stamps used here - but they are very subtle... I am CASEing this too!

Blimey - just remembered I need to add the Hearts Collection Framelits to my next order!

Well that's it from me for today... tune in for more posts - though maybe it's time for a few of my own projects... D'ya reckon?

Laters!

Hugs,

Paula xxx

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

Sneak Peek Week - Day 7! The last day.

Today is the last day of my Sneak Peek Week, I have had a jolly good play with some of the new products coming in the New Stampin' Up! catalogue on the 1st of July.

There are lots more things I am going to be buying - but don't tell hubby!

The last card I made this week combines the old and the new...

I have combined So Saffron and Wisteria Wonder with Baked Brown Sugar and Pistachio Pudding. I have used the Blossom punch and the Mosaic punch, I used the Mixed Bunch and Mosaic Madness stamp sets. To top it off I coloured some Simply Pressed Clay with Wisteria Wonder and So Saffron re-inkers and made flowers with the Blossoms and Buttons, Simply Pressed Clay moulds. Not forgetting the Mosaic embossing folder!

Fabtastic!

I hope you have enjoyed this weeks posts. Obviously I will still be making things with the new products so keep coming back and remember I love to read your comments and I can arrange delivery anywhere in the UK for just £4.95!

Paula xxx

Sneak Peek Week!

Well I spent all evening yesterday playing with my new stash of goodies from the up coming NEW catalogue. I can pretty much guarantee you will LOVE it... Mine's already looking a little worn from the constant use!

The first thing I am going to tell you about is the Simply Pressed Clay! Yup - it is A-Mazing. When it is dry it is light as a feather. You can shape it or use the Simply Pressed Buttons and Blossoms Moulds that will also appear in the new catalogue.

It can be coloured in so many ways - it is SO flexible.

You can add re-inkers to dye the clay, you can press it on an ink pad, you can colour it with Blender Pens, Aqua Painters or your Stampin' Write Markers!

You can colour two pieces of clay and mix them together for a marbled effect.

You can moisten it when it has dried and dip it in embossing powder - heat it and get a shiny finish.

You can mix in Dazzling Diamonds to get a glittery finish.

You can coat it in Crystal Effects to give it a hard shiny coating.

You can cut it with scissors or a knife when dry... I could go on! But for now I'll just show you a picture or two!

The top two images are of flowers made using the marbling technique - the one on your right has been coated with Crystal Effects...

The bright pink flower has been coloured with Melon Mambo Re-Inker then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.

The red and white flower was gently rolled on an ink pad to just pick up the colour on the edges.

The bottom picture shows the 3 sizes of flowers made by the mould.

This card shows how fabulous the Blossoms look when stuck on a card - you can use Glue Dots, Tombo, Dimensionals or Sticky Strip to stick them on. I'm sure you recognise the sentiment from Bring On The Cake - but the border stamp is brand spanking new and comes as part of the Mosaic Madness set.

How luscious is that all shiny with Crystal Effects? Just remember if you don't want inky fingers get yourself some polythene gloves like the ones in the petrol station... the clay tends to stick to surgical/latex gloves.

Hope you like all the bits I've shown you today - I'll be back tomorrow with some more!

Pxxx

Sneak Peek - Saleabration

Well I know I promised you a sneak peek of some of the SaleABration products so here it is.

This card uses two of the Stamp Sets that will be available during SaleABration, between the 22nd of January and the 22nd of March.

You cannot buy these sets... you can choose one item from the SaleABration selection with every qualifying spend (£45).

This year there is also a punch available during SaleABration... and as a punch 'lover' I just had to choose it!!!

The stamped images on this card come from Feeling Sentimental and Pretty Petites, the punch is the Petite Curly Label.

Remember to qualify for FREE SaleABration items you need to spend £45 minimum but can spend more and qualify for additional unlimited items, one for every £45 you spend!

Stampin' Up! Christmas Cards

I cannot believe I have been so lapse in posting. I must admit I had such a heavy schedule last week!

Wednesday we went out for a meal for hubbies birthday, Thursday I went to Wycombe for a comedy club night out, Friday we went to a friends wedding and Saturday we had friends over from Ireland to stay and went out for a meal!

I have hardly had time to craft! I did feel a bit of a fraud at work as it is so quiet - I'm not one for doing nothing so I have booked tomorrow afternoon off! Today I received my last order of the year from Stampin' Up! Some of the goodies have been confiscated by hubby and my Mum as they are going to be wrapped up for Christmas!

I will be able to show you a few sneak peeks of things you will be able to get in January... so remember to pop back soon!

These will probably be the last Christmas cards I will post this year. I must admit I never thought I would get so into Seasonal Crafting and had avoided going mad on the Christmas Stamp sets but I have really enjoyed making cards.

The card below shows that you don't have to invest in things just for Christmas, the Elegant Bouquet Embossing folder works really well with the Punched Ornament stamped using the Delightful Decorations set.

 

 

The second card was a complete fluke... I had one of those moments when I thought "What can I do with...?"

I punched out two large ovals and scored them with my Simply Scored, added 3 blobs of glue with my hot glue gun, that I sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter whilst they were still wet, and BINGO! You have Mistletoe.

The glittery edges of the card and the Die Cut Labels Collection Framelit were done by just putting sticky strip carefully around the edge then removing the backing and dusting with Dazzling Diamonds.

I hope you like my little offerings from today. Hopefully I will have some more things to share with you before the week is out!

If you wish to place an order, join as a demonstrator or have a party, do get in touch!

Paula xx