Retired List!

Well folks - I have been without the internet all evening - doesn't it make you feel lost. Amazing how reliant we are on the 'net these days.

Anyhow - Just to let you know Stampin' Up! have announced their Retired List!

It's mega exciting for 2 reasons...

It means the NEW catalogue will be here soon

It means they are making space for LOTS of new products - I have had a look and there's LOADS of great goodies coming soon.

So to see the retiring Stamp Sets you need to click here

To see the retiring accessories click here

Remember - these are the last stock and once they're gone they're gone - so stock up on your favourites and check that stamp set you are in love with won't be retired before you order it!

I'm going on holiday Tuesday so have a browse over the weekend!

Pxxx

CAS Colours and Sketches Thursday

I know it's late in the day and most of you have given up on me posting today - but here I am.

I just managed to get out with the dogs between downpours today. The weather has meant I have no desire to go Agility Training tonight. The dog would love it but I just can't get motivated.

Today's challenge from the CAS Colours and Sketches team is a double - so a sketch and colour challenge combined.

Here is my take -

I used the Elegant Lines embossing folder and punched out 4 Decorative Labels, I then stamped using stamps from Just Believe and cut it out with the Labels Collection framelit, sponging the edges slightly.

Here are the 'sketches'

Why not click here and join in the fun!

Don't forget you can join Stampin' Up! as part of my team or hold your own party!

Rubbish Blogger!!

Could someone remind me what month it is as I could have sworn it was supposed to be the summer!

OK I shouldn't moan as we did have cracking weather on Sunday and Monday - but really, torrential vertical, continual, heavy rain is just not acceptable! The dogs almost forfeited their walk, but fortunately the rain stopped.

I haven't been doing quite as much crafting as in spite of today's rain it has been relatively dry and I have been walking 4 to 6 miles a day with the dogs, making the most of the gorgeous Chiltern Hills I have the pleasure of living on.

I did make a lovely card the other day, it was an adaptation of some inspiration, I think, from Pinterest... I'm still not 'into' it like some of the other demo's and can't get hugely enthused at some of the forums - I would rather be crafting!

So the background is stamped using En Francais, I cut the Not Quite Navy mat using the Labels Collection Framelits, added a Whisper White oblong and some Not Quite Navy Taffeta Ribbon. The larger flower is stamped and cut using the Secret Garden stamps and co-ordinating Framelits, the smaller flowers are from the Sale-a-bration set and fussy cut, then embellished with Pearls. Lastly the banner was stamped using Itty Bitty Banners and cut with the corresponding framelit.

I hope you like it and will join me Thursday for another CAS Colours and Sketches Challenge.

See you soon!

Paula xxx

Slight Delay...

Sorry folks - there is a slight glitch with the On-Line ordering system - so unfortunately it will be suspended for a short time - but do not despair! You can still order from me in the usual way.

It will be back on line soon.

Paula xxx

CAS Colours & Sketches Thursday

Hope you have had a chance to visit the on-line shop! The link is in yesterday's post or on my side bar.

Today is my CAS Colours and Sketches card.

The Very Vanilla mat was embossed with the Delicate Designs embossing folder, I then scored and punched scallops on Pink Pirouette card stock, stamping the image using a stamp from Flowering Flourishes in Perfect Plum.

The sentiment is from Petite Pairs and also stamped in Perfect Plum.

I added a few pearls and just love the simplicity of this card. I can't wait to give it to someone!

Here is this weeks sketch. Why not join in yourself at CAS Colours and Sketches

Keep checking back for new posts and I'll be back soon!

Paula xxx

On-Line Shopping is here!

Oh yes - I'm so excited!

One of the things I've been bursting to share with you since Telford is the fact you can now shop On-Line with me 24 hours a day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have my very own Stampin' Up! on-line portal. All the latest offers will be available through this site and some on-line exclusives!!!

The front of the portal can be accessed here - Paula's Stampin' Up! Portal

I will still be offering exclusive deals like free catalogues and free delivery for orders over £150 - but these cannot be accessed through the on-line store.

And I still want to come and share some creative fun with you at parties! So book now!

And just to show that although I have been quiet - I have been creative! Here is a little something I did the other day...

So simple but just beautiful! With En-Francais and Flowering Flourishes stamps, some of the two tone ribbon from the Spring/Summer catalogue and one of the gorgeous Antique Brads.

Now I've been a bit quiet as I have been trying to lose some weight - so the dogs have been getting longer walks... 5-6 miles a day! So far I have lost 5kg or 11lbs. I shall be slim and gorgeous (ish) one day!

Pop back tomorrow and see what I have to share with you!

Paula xxx

Cas Colours & Sketches Challenge

I haven't ventured back to the design team yet but I have done a card this week...

It's a simple card for a simple colour challenge.

I used the Blissful Bird Stamp Set and coordinating Bird Builder Punch, the flourish is from Creative Elements.

Hope you like it!

You can visit the blog here.