Broadsheet Alpha BIG THANK YOU

Hello there hope you’re doing well. My kitchen has been transformed into a cake making factory and I am having a ball making a wedding cake for a family wedding we have to attend this weekend. The luscious lemon layer and the fruit cake are both iced and ready for the decoration and  the chocolate truffle layer needs a bit more cooling time and then is ready to be filled and iced. I am doing all the piping tomorrow and I am excited. It is a very elegant cake they have chosen, an identical copy of one designed by the talented Mitch Turner from Little Venice Cake Company.

This is the tall order I have on my hands!! I have to try and  recreate this beauty. I love it!! very elegant and delicate, the bride choose pink hydrangeas instead for the top and hopefully I will have a photo or two to show you once I finished it. Wish me luck for tomorrow piping by hand all that intricate design eeks!!
Today I am sharing a BIG THANK YOU card that I made for all my old colleagues I have worked with. They gave me such wonderful gifts on my last day and I was very sad to leave them especially when reading all their sweet messages in my hand made card made by the lovely Ali. I miss them already !!!

It’s bright and bold and it uses my favourite Alphabet set from Stampin’Up! the versatile Broadsheet. this card came together quickly but it evolved from what i had in my head when I first set to work on it. I was clear on the bold and colourful message but not on the rest and the layered ruffles come later as a result of me wanting to incorporate all the colours used in my message. I love the layered scalloped edges. And you can see a close up of the message

I stamped it freehand and is not perfect but I didn’t wasn’t after the perfect look, I wanted it to be a bit fluid.
Supplies: All Stampin’Up! unless otherwise stated
Supplies: all Stampin’Up! unless otherwise stated
PAPER: Old olive, Melon Mambo and Whisper white card stock, Designer paper stack in Melon mambo, Tempting Turquoise and Daffodil Delight
INK: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight
STAMPS: Broadsheet Alphabet
TOOLS: Scallop Edge punch
ACCESSORIES: Pumpkin Pie satin ribbon, rhinestones
Measurements:
Melon Mambo card base measuring 15cm x 15cm
Whisper White layer measures 15cm x 8cm
Daffodil Delight dsp cut at 5cm x15cm and scalloped at the bottom
Tempting Turquoise and Old Olive strips cut at 3cm x15cm and both scalloped.
Stamp your message in bright colours then simply layer the narrow scalloped strips on top of the daffodil delight wider strip and stick down not before adding a pumpkin pie length of satin ribbon tied into a bow.
Hope you like this bright card, see you again soon.xx
ps. I have been shooting some videos again *wink*

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Artistic Etchings- Shutter Card

Hello there I hope you’re enjoying your Sunday, weather here has been so mixed this last few days.
I spent the bestest few days with one of my good friends Moira a demonstrator from France. She stayed with us for a few days and we crafted till the wee hours of the morning indulged in midnight feasts drank a few bottles of fizzy and had a  really great time and she enabled me to a Thermomix (I NEED one now do you have one? let me know if you do), and I am so missing her today. I absolutely loved having her here and I cannot wait till I fly to France to craft in her lovely room. I haven’t got any pictures at all would you believe it? we were so busy working on a very special project that I will share with you later along with the disaster that couldn’t be averted, and didn’t took one photo at all.
Anyway enough blah blah I am sharing a commission I had to make for someone, a 21 Birthday card.
I am not good with personalizing cards but needs must and all that and this is what I ended up with.

Is a Shutter card and I have to admit the first one I have ever made , I know I must be the last crafter in the land to attempt one of these. I love and admire all the intricate fold cards but not really interested in making them. I always think they are fiddly to do and shy away from them, well I was wrong again as this was way easier that it looked .
I have used the gorgeous Artistic Etchings stamp set from the main Stampin’Up! catalogue and the Love letter designer paper collection. They go together really well and were an obvious choice for a not to girly 21 year old.
Here’s a Birdseye view

I won’t provide directions and measurements as you can easily find dozens of tutorials online just search for shutter cards.
I have also made a display box inspired by my wonderful and talented friend Jenny Moors.

Supplies: all Stampin’Up! unless otherwise stated
PAPER: Basic Black, Riding hood Red and Very Vanilla  card stock, Love letter designer paper
INK: Basic Black, Riding hood Red
STAMPS: Artistic Etchings, Broadsheet Alpha, Sincere Salutations, Just Perfect Alphabet
TOOLS:  11/4” , 1 3/8” circle, Large Oval Large Scallop Oval, Extra Large flower punches
ACCESSORIES: Basic Black taffeta ribbon, Rhinestones, Filigree brads.
Right I am off tomorrow is my first day as a Full Time Stampin’Up! demonstrator , I cannot wait!! you watch I will still be in my pj’s by 2pm LOL>
See you again soon till then hugs xx

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Little Additions, and NO VIDEO :(

Hello there and Happy Sunday !! this is a scheduled post and hopefully by the time you read this I will be with my team enjoying a fabulous day  of crafting chatting and sharing.  I know I will have so much to share with you after the event so don’t worry you will get to see what we’ve been up to.
You know the video? well I am jinxed as I have done it (a lot later than I wanted to but I did it) however I am having real trouble uploading it to You Tube tonight( it has failed twice already) and I have to call it a day because I have a long drive tomorrow(scheduled post  remember) and is nearly midnight, I need to be fresh and on form, please bear with me I will come back to it, I promise. Meanwhile I still have something crafty for you.
I was commissioned to make this card a few weeks ago now but I had so many celebrations to show on here I just didn’t have the chance to share it yet.
I love the Little Additions set, I have to confess to not owning any baby sets from the current catalogue apart from the tees wheel, BUT when I saw this lovely set in the new mini catalogue I just couldn’t say no, it is very modern and versatile as you can use it for so many other occasions no just babies.

And I went pink MAD when choosing my combo!!!! I just couldn’t decide on one pink and went for three pinks instead with a touch of Soft Suede added to the mix. Colours I have used are Pretty in Pink , Regal Rose and hot Melon Mambo.
I went for an easel card and the top note die is just perfect for this type of cards, just how gorgeous it looks on there? I love this die!!
The bunting was stamped in alternate colours and a tiny gem was placed in between each one. The cot was stamped an cut out then raised of the main panel for extra interest same with the blocks too.
I love the * It’s a girl* tiny sentiment and was so pleased to found that it fitted inside the tiny tag perfectly, this was added to the stamped bunting again for  added interest.

The word BABY was spelled using the fabulous Broadsheet Alphabet and pretty in Pink satin ribbon tied the whole look together.
I hope you like my Sunday offering and once again sorry to disappoint re the video but I am sure you won’t have to wait more than one day.
Have a relaxing day and see you again tomorrow,  guess what?  is a team celebration again wooohooo, till then big hugs  xx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIS….

Hello there how are you? I should be travelling back today so if I haven’t managed to post yet I will give you a full account tomorrow as I am sure I have LOTS to show and share.
Today is my sweet sister’s birthday. And just like last year I am missing it. Now I need to tell you that I adore this woman, she is the kindest most beautiful person inside and out and I am so grateful for her and for all she brings to my life especially that gorgeous little boy called Luca.
I have made her a card and left the gift with hubs to post. this was the card i have made.
Early espresso, Baja Breeze and Crumb cake. a little and I mean a very little Pear Pizzaz ink was added to the leaves. Growing Green is the name of the stamp set and is one perfect for a bit of colouring. I have stamped the word sietr using the Broadsheet alpha in crumb cake ink, the top note die was cut on the big shot and embossed with the square lattice folder, the top vanilla layer was stamped in crumb cake ink using the Vintage wheel. The flowers and leaf were added using dimensionals .

Baja Breeze seam binding was tied in a double bow and ruffled and rhinestones provide a bit of bling.
Happy Birthday Laura hope you’re enjoying your special day and the boys are spoiling you rotten.
Right do not forget about my special offer it runs out at midnight tonight, read more about it here.
See you again very soon thank you for popping by, till then big hugs xxx

Helooooo there…

I am not sure if you heard from me since I left for Prague as this is a scheduled post. I am posting the gifts I took for my two lovely downline that earned the trip with me, Julie and Bekka. It is so amazing to be there with them, they both work very hard and I am extremely proud of all their achievements sharing this wonderful trip with them means a lot to me.
 I selected a small gift for each of them to show my appreciation for all they do.

This was the packaging and I used a combo I have never used before. Basic Gray, Garden Green (is that green again) and Marina Mist.
I have used a set that’s so gorgeous and I don’t use enough like most of my stamp sets really is the Notably Ornate. I have simply layered the frame from the set with all the elements for a collage/vintage inspired look.
here’s another view of them

I have also used the spritzer tool to add the fun splatters. The Broadsheet Alphabet monogram was stamped and decoupaged and a few rhinestones were added. 
Oh and want to see what is inside? THIS …

A funky colourful Henley’s watch perfect for Summer. I do hope the girls like them, I do and bought myself one as well.
Right then hope to see you again very soon, hugs xxx

PUBLISHED and lovely bracelets kits

Hello there how are you? Are you a subscriber of Crafts Beautiful magazine? if you are you probably got your lovely copy by now or indeed got to buy it in your local store and you spotted a few goodies designed by myself in it. I  was gobsmacked and delighted when Sarah asked me many months ago if I was willing to prepare an article for their April addition. Of course I jumped at the chance and I still feel honoured she asked me.
At the time (December) it was fun to take time out from the winter colours and Christmas inspired projects and play with some bright and breezy colours and I have to say I love the finished ensamble . Here it is

 The colours I have used are Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Early Espresso.
I have used my beloved Broadsheet alphabet stamps ( I simply love this and I am looking for a good excuse to give one away here on my blog) and the very useful Party This Way. This is such a fabulous set for children, men and women old and young alike, I love it. I have also used a selection of punches and some die cut shapes and glittery chipboard letters. What do you think? I am still awaiting my copy but I might sneak out today and try and find it in the shops, oh and if by any chance you want me to sign your copy a flat fee of £4.95 will apply ROFL. ( I kid, I kid honestly lol)
Last week I showed you the beautiful bracelets I have made for my team members that attended Stampin' Up! Regional Trainings events and I have also mentioned that I will have a few kits for sale here on my blog.
Well here they are you will get everything you need to make one of those little beauties.

 The cost of the bracelets including postage is £5.99. I have 10 kits of brights bracelets pictured above that I could send out straight away but if you want a different colour collection the wait will be about 10 days in total. Please state your choice of colour when ordering, to buy now simply click on the Buy it Now button below, thank you.

Funky Button Bracelet Kit

Brights Collection Subtles Collection Earth Collection Neutral Collection

I also want to give you the heads up on my New Virtual Club starting at the end of  March if we get enough interest, I will say this is so the right time to join a club I have seen the new mini catalogue that is being launched on the 1st of April and I can tell you that you will not know what to buy first, I know we get so easily excited over new stuff the slight sight of some pretty paper sends us all into a frenzy but believe me when I say this YOU WILL LOVE IT and find it impossible not to part with your lovely cash, IMPOSSIBLE !!
As a member of my club you get exclusive project ideas and videos as well as occasional gifts. If you wish to spread the cost a bit and have a little ray of sunshine come stariught to your door every month email me to reserve your place now telemech01@aol.com.
This month all my club members got an exclusive step by step video tutorial on how to make these gorgeous flowers on this card.

Right I am off to do a bit more work preparing for the Great Northern Papercraft Extravaganza at Harrogate this weekend, are you going? if you are make sure you come by, say hello watch a few demos and get plenty of inspiration we have loads on display for everyone. I have been into my friend's woods today and got a tree ?!!"?!!!!??!?
then you should have seen my other friend trying to get my tree into her car LOL> I love these girls they are great friends and I am so lucky.
Thank you for stopping see you again soon, till next time hugs xxx

HURRY UP>>>> SAB is coming to an end!!!!!!!!!

Hello there phew talk about rushing. Is all go here at the minute with every second accounted for, I do love it when I am busy like this but it means I need to take time off at the weekend and that's what I did, so sorry for not posting on Sunday, I knew I didn't have a chance to do it yesterday which is why I planned to blog on Sunday, anyway enough of that.
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK for you to get your crafty mitts on the gorgeous Sale A Bration stamps that is it, you have until the 28 Febr. 2011 and after that NO MORE FREE SAB sets. So get your skates on and place your last minute orders before the end of the week. You get to choose a FREE tutorial for every £45 and you can find out more HERE.
Today I am sharing with you my next class.

We are making some lovely Easter suitable projects although the wreath could be a SPRING wreath instead of EASTER if you attend the class you can choose. I went butterfly mad, we are using the Butterfly Prints stamp set alongside the wonderful Broadsheet alpha, we are also making a Mother's day card using a fabulous technique, I will show you how to make gorgeous blooms from our yummy satin ribbon.

The Class is held on 6 March at our new Venue. I will show you some photos of the Venue, is so very posh, we even have carpets LOL.

How about it huh? Is a bright and very comfortable community centre, warm, cosy and we do like it very much. Here  it was all decorated for the Valentine Mr and Mrs they held for the local residents, oh they also had speed dating LOL. All my team monthly get togethers are held here as well now.
These pictures are from my last class and as you can see the lovelies are happy with their works of art. I love running classes they are my favourite events, why don't you join us for our next one? Email me at telemech01@aol.com to reserve your place.

Right got to dash hope to see you again soon. Till next time Hugs xx