Nearly Here!

I'm so excited that it's nearly Christmas! Where has the year gone? The great news is that for the first time I have truly preserved some memories using the Project Life products... rather than just downloading all the pictures to the PC never to be seen again!

I've been finishing up some little bits and pieces... including all the wrapping! Goodness it gives me backache!

I made a little keepsake box for each and every lady I work with - 20 in total. I LOVE the Curvy Keepsake Die!

I'm afraid the pics aren't great as I was in a bit of a rush! I cut out the Curvy Keepsake boxes and I stamped the Very Vanilla card stock in gold with the I Love Lace background stamp.

I cut out the corresponding tags and heat embossed them in gold too with the Bright & Beautiful small star.

I popped a little scented tealight in each one, decorated with gold Washi Tape and then closed them up and tied on the tags with a little Gold Bakers Twine.

I think they're really cute and hope everyone will like them. The men are each getting one of the Traveler desk calendars I posted a short while back.

I am placing a final order on the 16th of December which may arrive for Christmas! So if there's anything you would like to add - please send it to me tomorrow.

Love Paula xxx

Lovely as a Tree 3D special

I've tried to get a little ahead of myself and as yet I have the Flowering Flourishes classes on Monday and the 12th November... But towards the end of November and early December we're doing something a little bit different!

Here are what I am planning.

First off everyone will make one of these Tea Light Screens (Get your battery operated tea lights now if you are planning on coming!)

Whilst the screens are drying we'll make this simple card with a little sponging and some Candy Dots...

Next this card with a little texture from the Woodgrain embossing folder and some more Candy Dots

Then we are going to use the Envelope Punch Board to make this super cute box, decorated with Burlap Ribbon, Linen Thread, Washi Tape and leaves cut using the Autumn Accents Bigz Die.

I LOVE the acorns and just had to add some sparkle with the Gold Glimmer Paper here.

Lastly we are making another box with the Envelope Punch Board, Decorating it with Lovely as a Tree, more elements from the Autumn Accents Bigz Die and more of that Linen Thread.

Tucked away inside are these cute cards...

It's going to be a packed class - so if there's anyone who would like to do it on a Saturday or Sunday daytime to avoid a potentially late night... just give me a shout!

Told you it was going to be a special class!

Hope you had an awesome weekend!

Paula xxx

Project Life...

I'm not a scrapbooker... you may have noticed. I fancied it but had no clue where to start and am always daunted by the prospect of designing a whole 12x12 page!

Stampin' Up! obviously knew this and as I mentioned previously, they have teamed up with the amazing Becky Higgins, to bring us an exclusive selection of Project Life products.

I ordered everything I could on Pre-Order, and it's now available to you. Just check out my on-line store.

I have had the most amazing fun because I can break down my 12x12 page into sections using the Photo Pockets. So I don't have to make a huge page in one go.

I also bought the framelits, journalling pens, accessory pack, corner rounder and of course the Project Life card pack.

These are my creations. (never has my mobile phone camera had so much use!)

The card stock here was cut with the framelits and I rounded the corners with my punch.

I used my Label Bracket punch to make the labels.

The pre-printed cards are fabulous... and I may have rubbish handwriting but I don't mind as my notes are personal to me. I used the Scallop Border punch and the flower from the new Itty Bitty Accents set on the picture above.

How cool are these pages? Honestly I had a ball - it was so easy and I have totally changed my mind about scrapbooking - I can't wait to get the album... I am going to take some serious pictures on holiday next week.

I've not really exploited my Washi Tape - But I think this looks so effective. I may be officially converted!

More labels - this time using the Curly Label punch.

Again, as you can see here the pre-printed cards are fabulous and I even just cut backgrounds from my DSP. I'm sure you are bored with my pictures - But I simply can't express how much fun I had creating these!

Back soon with another new product!

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

Make and Take...

At all our Stampin' Up! events we all get to Make and Take a project or more... and Convention was no different. In fact there were quite a few.

Here is the card we all got to make using Gorgeous Grunge and Hello Lovely stamp sets.

Don't you just love the fact we have decorated the envelope to match the card inside?

The Very Vintage designer buttons are so sweet, there is just a hint of sparkle with the Silver Glimmer Paper... and have you spotted the Washi Tape?

You and your guests could all make a gorgeous card like this if you have a Stampin' Up! Party! It doesn't cost you a penny!

If you would like to order for Christmas, the last day I will be placing orders for guaranteed delivery, via me, before Christmas is the 12th of December! So please get your orders in now! I can place orders for direct delivery to you any time... I just can't guarantee when they will arrive.

Don't despair if you wanted to get someone a Stampin' Up! gift though - I will be dispatching vouchers up until the 20th of December - but please remember, unless you collect, I cannot guarantee the services of Royal Mail will be reliable during this period.

I can't believe it is nearly the end of the year!

Paula xxx

Less is More Challenge.

OK - So I didn't post on Sunday, but hopefully you'll let me off! I had a frantic weekend travelling all over the South of England and with visitors yesterday. The problem is I have been doing lots of crafting and have LOADS of things to show you.

Today is a challenge entry for the Less is More Blog. HERE

This weeks challenge was to use Washi Tape... now I am a complete Washi virgin... in fact until I saw it in the latest SU catalogues I had never even heard of it. And in all honesty I'm still not sure I know what I am supposed to be doing with it!

The new Seasonal Catalogue out on the 29th (yes watch this space!) contains a lovely set of Washi Tape as part of the Season of Style family of products.

They are seasonal themed products and I have also used the Season of Style DSP (Designer Series Paper) for the ornament, I cut it out using my Big Shot and the carryover Ornament Framelits. I have also added a piece of DSP punched using my Mosaic punch and the tiny silver ornament was punched from Glimmer Paper using the carried over punch from the Merry Minis punch pack.

The Noel sentiment is another carry over item from the set Greetings of the Season using the new silver metallic ink.

Lastly that pretty scallop at the bottom was cut using the Large Scallop edgelit and embossed with the co-ordinating Delicate Designs embossing folder.

I'm not sure if it is a step too far but I had great fun making it - so who cares?

I have a few parties booked to correspond with the seasonal catalogue launch - but I still have dates available if you would like to book - just give me a call. 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!