Simply Stampin' Challenge - Easter

This week's challenge over at Simply Stampin' Challenge is the theme - Easter.

Not leaving it until the last minute this week as preparing for the Tartan Stamper's Training Day next Saturday.

I knew what I wanted to submit this week for the challenge - no stamping involved just loads of punching!

When I get home I plan to spritz it with glimmer paint and rubbing alcohol for a more "Faberge" style egg.


SUPPLIES:
Card: Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz
DSP: Greenhouse Gala
Accessories: Daffodil Delight narrow taffeta ribbon, Itty Bitty Shapes punches

Last day of the holidays in Elie - thank goodness the schools go back on Monday.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
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Simply Stampin' Challenge - Colour Combination

This week's challenge over at Simply Stampin' Challenge is a colour combination.

It has been a tough one as I do not have all my inks and cardstock with me so have gone for the fabulous colour family Designer Series Papers. I have used Bravo Burgundy chalk to highlight the edges of the 2 die-cut butterflies.

Hope you like it.


SUPPLIES:
Card: Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla
Stampin' Pastels
Dies: Mini Milk Carton, Beautifuk Butterflies
DSP: Regals, Subtles
Accessories: Clip, Silver Glass Glitter, 5/8" Very Vanilla grosgrain, Sticky Strip, Multipurpose glue

Back to Aberdeen on Sunday - schools back Monday - hurray!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
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Simply Stampin' Challenge - Sketch

There is a new challenge blog - Simply Stampin' Challenge and one of Stampin' Up! Sisters (Sharon) is on the design team so I have joined in this week - although leaving it to the last day to enter is not like me but I am on holiday at my Mum's!!!

It is a sketch challenge this week and I love these as it is great to see how people interpret it.
Here is my entry. Why does inspiration always hit late at night when I am too tired to do anything?

SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Something to Celebrate - new Level 2 Hostess set available in the Mini Catalogue.
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Card: Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Dies: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impression Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits
DSP: Nursery Suite
Accessories:Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, 13/8" Circle punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip


I am hoping that the weather gets better so we can perhaps get to the beach this afternoon.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
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ILWS - Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

Welcome to the monster In Love With Stamping Forum Mini Catalogue Blog Hop .

There are 56 demonstrators taking part in 4 different hops. To find the other hops visit Erica and she has a list of all demonstrators taking part

If you are starting here, grab a cup of tea and a biscuit or if you have hopped here from Clare's Blog, welcome, and I hope that you liked Clare's creations as much as me.

If you would like a free copy of the New Mini Catalogue then please contact me. Click the link in the side bar to see either a flash version or download a PDF copy.

Here is the first of my creations all based around around the Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. These folders are extremely versatile and I have only shown you a couple of ideas to get you started. Interested to learn then contact me and host a Big Shot Workshop.

This was a swap that I created for Regional Demonstrator Training that took place in Edinburgh last week. I have created a similar Mother's Day Card but used pearls for a more feminine look


SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Curly Cute, Occasional Greetings
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Card: Chocolate Chip, Blushing Bride
Dies: Manhattan Flower Textured Impression Embossing Folder
Accessories:Silver brads, Corner Rounder, Basics Pearls, Mat Pack, Piercing Tool


I love how the next card turned out. I wanted to use strong colours so teamed up Concord Crush with Tangerine Tango. I think it is quite dramatic. I have run my Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write along the edge of the raised flower - carefully - and used Tangering Tango Watercolour Wonder crayon and aquapainter to colour in the petals.


SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Growing Green
Ink: Tangerine Tango
Card: Concord Crush, Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla
Dies: Manhattan Flower Textured Impression Embossing Folder
Accessories: Concord Crush 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon, Tangerine Tango Watercolour Wonder Crayon, Aquapainter


Thanks for stopping by and the next blog on the hop is Sharon who has amazing creations for you to see.


Happy Mother's Day for tomorrow - I hope that my In-Laws like the cards I made them!

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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Tartan Stamper's Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

Welcome to the second Tartan Stamper's Blog Hop. If you are starting here, grab a coffee and enjoy the ride.

If you have hopped here from Liz's Blog, I am sure you will agree what fabulous creations she has made.

This time we are celebrating the New Mini Catalogue.

I am so excited about the products being offered in this biggest mini catalogue to date. There are 10 extra pages and of course we have finally got the BIG SHOT.

The Big Shot is a die cutting system and will expand your creativity. There are 23 dies available in this catalogue, 17 of these are EXCLUSIVE to Stampin' Up!

If you would like to know more about this great machine, please do not hesitate to contact me - how about hosting a workshop and have a chance to try out the machine.

If you would like a free copy then please contact me. Click the link in the side bar to see either a flash version or download a PDF copy.

There are so many great products that my wish list is really LONG!

The first card I would like to share is one that I made for a swap with the rest of the Tartan Stampers.

I have used the new Seam Binding Ribbon in Crumb Cake and ruched it along the Top Note Die. It is really soft and drapes really well.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Just Believe
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Card: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake
Dies: Bigz Top Note, Sizzlits Little Leaves, Embosslits Beautiful Wings, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impression Embossing Folder
Accessories: 1/2" Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Basics Rhinestones


The next 2 projects show how versatile the Big Shot can be. The Bigz dies can be used to cut a variety of materials - the list is huge - contact me for more information.

I picked up this wonderful felt when I was at the SECC at the beginning of March. It is such good quality and perfect for these brooches. The colours are so close the Stampin' Up! colours it is incredible.

SUPPLIES:
Card: Crumb Cake
Dies: Bigz L Fun Flowers, Bigz Beautiful Butterflies,Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impression Embossing Folder
Accessories: 1/4" White Grosgrain Ribbon, Subtles Buttons, Rich Regals Buttons


Thanks for visiting me and the next blog on the hop is Lorraine.

Come back tomorrow to see some more creations with the great products in the New Mini Catalogue.


Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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New Mini Catalogue Products Now Available

No April Fool today but does anyone remember the saying "a pinch and a punch for the first of the month"?

Anyway, today is the launch of the NEW Mini Catalogue, all I can say is WOW and HURRAY. It contains amazing products including the much awaited Big Shot and dies.

Being a Demonstrator I am able to preorder some of the goodies and play with them, hence I have been a bit sporadic posting lately! Couldn't tear myself away from the dies!!!!!

Come back at 10am when I am taking part in a blog hop. Hopefully the post will work as I have scheduled it as I am at the end of term Easter Service for school.

Click on the link in the side bar to view either a flash version or download a PDF copy.

If you would like your own personal copy of the Mini, please contact me.


Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

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March Frenzy Begins

This post will stay at the top until the end of March or until stock run out - I will kept this posted with stock levels.

You can get up to 30 percent off the following great Stampin’ Up! products during our March Frenzy sale!

Item	Page	Description	Discount	Retail Price	Sale Price
109679	40	Fast Flowers Stampin’ Around Wheel	20 %	£6.50	£5.20
109685	48	Neighborhood Stampin’ Around Jumbo Wheel	30%	£8.50	£5.95
110528	61	Friendly Set	30%	£16.95	£11.87
107559	69	Spot On Stampin’ Around Jumbo Wheel	20%	£8.50	£6.80
109675	70	Baroque Border Stampin’ Around Wheel	30%	£6.50	£4.55
110524	75	Cheer & Wishes Set	30%	£16.95	£11.87
121717	87	A4 Shimmery White Card Stock	30%	£7.50	£5.25
106555	87	A4 Glossy White Card Stock	20%	£6.25	£5.00
117167	89	Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper	20%	£8.75	£7.00
113659	93	Hidden Garden Blossoms Rub-Ons	30%	£8.50	£5.95
111325	99	Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware	20%	£25.95	£20.76
120963	102	Stampin’ Pastels New Color Kit	30%	£11.25	£7.88
102845	102	Blender Pens	20%	£7.95	£6.36

All items are limited quantity at the discounted price.

So if you would like to place an order (I can now take payment by CREDIT CARD too!) then please contact me via the email in the sidebar.


Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine