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Stampin' Up! Retiral List - Updated

2011-09-02T10:15:00.001+01:00

Just to let you know that there were a couple of ommissions from the list and this has now been updated.

Click on the link in the side bar to check if any more of your favourite stamp sets are retiring.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

It's that time again!!! - Stampin' Up! Retiral List

2011-08-31T20:58:00.006+01:00

I seem to have been awol for such a long time - was away from home for the whole of the summer holidays.

We spent the last week of the holidays cruising on the Norfolk Broads - what a relaxing way to travel and mooring up in the middle of broads and letting the waves lull you to sleep. Although the down side was that once i was back on dry land and lying in bed it still felt like I was moving.

Living out of a bag for 6 weeks is not ideal so was glad to get home and relax for just a wee while.

But now it is the beggining of September so I need to get back to work.

Click on the link in the side bar to see the retiral list and contact me to place an order.

Not only does the start of September mean bargains to be had but as a Demonstrator I get to preview the new catalgoue and pre-order some new goodies to play with!

If you would like your own copy of the new catalogue, you can purchase the catalogue for £5.95 and this will include free first class delivery.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Baby Blossoms & Scallop Trim Corner and Border Help

2011-05-23T14:13:00.007+01:00

How windy is is with you? It happens to be recycling day to day as well so there is loads of empty boxes flying around the place too!

I shared with you the other day a card made for training using Baby Blossoms and I have another one for you today.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Baby Blossoms, Perfect Punches
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Pear Pizzazz
Card: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Very Vanilla
Dies: Lots of Tags
Accessories: Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon, Extra large Oval, Scallop trim corner and Scallop Trim Border.

The above scallop panel was punched from a piece of card measuring 2 7/8" x 5 11/16".

I have created a sheet with measurements for you to get the perfect border using the above punches. If you would like a copy please contact me.

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Baby Blossoms - Stamping Guide Available

2011-05-20T13:07:00.005+01:00

Well then - the house is clean finally - rooms tidied - just got commissions to get done - ready for my MIL arriving in a couple of weeks.

Yes I need that length of time to get organised and sorted!!!!

Anyway been such a long time since I posted.

In April, I carried out training for the Tartan Stamper's in Aberdeen and used one of the new sets from the Mini Catalogue.

BABY BLOSSOMS -very Cath Kidson looking - love this set but admittedly can be quite tricky. The colour scheme that we made was Not quite Navy with Pear Pizzazz. I have used one of the windowpanes on this card to hightlight the delicate flower sprig.

I made up a stamping guide to help and include this sheet with each stamp set I sell. If you would like a copy of this guide please contact me.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your weekend.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Simply Stampin' Challenge - Easter

2011-04-16T11:20:00.004+01:00

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
xx

Simply Stampin' Challenge - Colour Combination

2011-04-15T13:27:00.004+01:00

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
xx

Simply Stampin' Challenge - Sketch

2011-04-08T10:33:00.004+01:00

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
xx

ILWS - Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

2011-04-02T10:00:00.005+01:00

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

xx

Tartan Stamper's Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

2011-04-01T10:00:00.012+01:00

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

xx

New Mini Catalogue Products Now Available

2011-04-01T07:13:00.003+01:00

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

xxx

March Frenzy Begins

2011-04-01T00:58:00.000+01:00

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

Less is More - Masculine Challenge

2011-03-19T08:38:00.005Z

I look forward to Saturdays as the Less is More Challenge for the week is set.

I have been busy this week playing with my new Mini Catalogue goodies that I have forgot to put up any blog posts this week!

I did a commission similar to this but forgot to take a picture (typical). I used the Blender Pen (on offer this month) to pull the ink from the edges of the tree and add a bit more grass at the bottom of the tree. The edges of the card were roughed up a bit with the distressing tool.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Lovely as a Tree, Basic Phrases
Ink: Always Articoke, Chocolate Chip
Stamp'n'write: Early Expresso
Card: Naturals Ivory, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: linen thread, Blender Pen, Distressing tool

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Less is More Challenge - Off the Page

2011-03-12T10:04:00.004Z

Snowing here today so perfect for staying inside and crafting - that is my plan but have some sorting to do for the local Scout Jumble sale in a couple of weeks.

Over at Less is More the challenge this week is a one layer card with the theme off the page.

Toby has a birthday party to go to this afternoon so I hit 2 birds with one stone and used this theme to make a card.

I love the Make a Monster stamp set, especially as I have 3 boys!

I felt that there was too much plain white on view so used the Sprtizer tool with the Pacific Point marker to just break it up a little.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Make a Monster, Basic Phrases
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Real Red, Pacific Point
Stamp'n'write: Pacific Point
Card: Whisper White
Accessories: Spritzer Tool, Stampamajig

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Hurray - it's Friday

2011-03-11T10:19:00.005Z

Just a really quick post today as my pre-order goodies arrived yesterday and I spent the afternoon creating and NEED to get back to them!!!

My craft room has quickly descended into a mess as I keep thinking of new ideas I have to try.

I am trying to keep my cards clean and simple and hope you like this.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Sincere Salutations, Sanded background
Ink: Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso stamp 'n' write marker
Card: Crumb Cake, Old Olive
DSP: Greenhouse Gala
Accessories: 1 3/4", 1 3/8", 1" circle punches, Rhinestone brads, Daffoldil Delight 5/8" grosgrain ribbon

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Portrait Box Arm Card

2011-03-10T10:14:00.003Z

Just a really quick post today as I am waiting (not very patiently) for a delivery - my box of pre-order goodies from the NEW mini catalogue which launches on April 1st.

I have the house clean so I can play as soon as it arrives. I can't show you any projects yet but be sure to come back at the start of April to see the FABULOUS new products available.

I love making this style of card. This time I have made it a portrait version. The Cupcake stand has been coloured in using blender pens - on special offer this month. I then used heat and stick to cover the entire panel with Dazzling Diamonds.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Crazy for Cupcakes
Ink: Black Staz-on, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Real Red, Basic Gray, Versmark
Card: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Scallop border punch, Spotty grosgrain ribbon (sadly no longer available but a plain version is!), heat n stick powder, dazzling diamonds

Come back soon to get the metric measurements to create cards like this.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Less is More Challenge - Pastels - Card2

2011-03-08T08:02:00.003Z

Yesterday I posted a card that was not really Less is More - Clean and Simply but it had used pastel colours so I went away and created a more suitable card to enter into this week's challenge.

I masked off the central area and used sponge daubers to create a subtle background and then stamped the image with Crumb Cake ink.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp: Just Believe
Ink: Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake
Card: Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Basic Pearls

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Monday Monday

2011-03-07T13:59:00.006Z

I tried to post yesterday but my computer decided it did not like what I was trying to do!!

This card is based once again on a tutorial by Emma Fewkes.

I have changed the dimensions from her imperial meaurements to metric so check back soon for the dimensions I have used.

It is so nice to try out out a different style of card.

SUPPLIES:
Card: Bashful Blue
Love Stories Simply Scrappin' Kit - available while stocks last
Accessories: Basic Jewels, Pretty in Pink Taffeta ribbon

I have used this simply card as part of this week's Less is More Challenge - Pastels

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Growing Green

2011-03-04T13:34:00.004Z

I can't believe that it is Friday already - the week has flown past. No post yesterday as I was dashing around the place getting ready for a wee trip to Glasgow tomorrow.

This card uses the hodgepodge hardware which is on offer this month. I have tinted the pearls by using a sponge dauber to dab Elegant Eggplant ink on top.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Growing Green, Basic Phrases
Card: Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Naturals Ivory
Ink: Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant
Accessories: Hodgepodge hardware, Designer label punch, Basic pearls, 1/8" Old Olive taffeta, Stampin' Pastels, sponge daubers

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Clean and Simple Challenge - FTL 129

2011-03-02T11:58:00.003Z

Over at Clean and Simple there is a sketch challenge this week and I thought I would join in. Used some of the scraps I have been sorting to make this card.

Once again it uses Wild Wasabi. It is combined with Pretty in Pink and Chocolate Chip. This colour combination is from the Colour Coach which is a great tool. Not only do you get colour swatches but on the back of each one is 2 colour combinations to try out.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Simply Said
Card: Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Planter Box rub-ons, Scallop edge border punch, Extra-large oval punch, Pretty in Pink Taffeta ribbon

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Just Add Ink Colour Challenge

2011-03-01T06:52:00.004Z

Over at Just Add Ink - another challenge blog - they have a colour challenge this week so I decided that I would play along.

It was quite a tough one but I am pleased with the result.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Just Believe
Card: Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, River Rock, Very Vanilla
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Versmark
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Boho Blossoms Punch, Linen thread, Stampin' Pastels, Mat Pack and piercing tool

Hope to see you again tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Last Day for Sale-a-Bration

2011-02-28T11:09:00.005Z

The last day of February already.

I love this little trifold card. I think that Wild Wasabi is fast becoming one of my favourtite colours and I am not a green person (more a purple one) as those that know will confirm.

I thought that the paper daisy was a bit plain so used the Spritzer tool with the Rich Razzleberry Marker so add a bit of interest.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: SAB - Punch Bunch, Sweet Summer
Card: Wild Wasabi, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Rich Razzleberry
Stampin' Write Marker: Rich Razzleberry
DSP: Subtles Designer Series Paper Pack
Accessories: Paper Daisies, Piercing tool and mat pack, spritzer tool, bone folder, scallop circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1/4" rich razzleberry grosgrain ribbon, rhinestone jewels, blender pen.

Hope to see you again tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

3 Squares Challenge

2011-02-27T10:27:00.004Z

I think that my mojo may have made a return!

I have just discovered Less is More, a challenge blog, with the aim of keeping it CAS (clean and simple). This week's challenge is 3 squares.

I am quite pleased with this card and my hubby likes it to!

I must admit that the colour was not going to be Perfect Plum. I had intended to make the squares Baja Breeze but had forgot to clean my brayer!!!!

I made a mask from grid paper using the 1 3/8" sqaure punch.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Pocket Silhouettes
Card: Whisper White, Perfect Plum
Ink: Baja Breeze - on top of an unclean brayer! Black Staz On, Versamark
Accessories: Black Journaler pen, clear embossing powder

THe tidying the craft room has gone well and I have even managed to put all my scraps into polypockets labelled with the colour - I have a lot of scraps. Maybe I should take a picture of the bulging file. I do aim to use up as much of the scraps as possible.

I seem to keep the tiniest piece of card - good for punching out little things, so keep coming back to see if I have used some scraps!

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Easter Slider Box

2011-02-26T14:56:00.003Z

I know that it is probably on the early side but I love the little slider box that i showed you yesterday so wanted to share the Easter box with you. I is big enough to hold a small packet of mini eggs - not shown here as I have yet to buy some!

This was a boy's version and I made a girl's version using So Saffron and Regal Rose. The little bunnies paper is from the Nursery Suite Speciality papers.

SUPPLIES:
Card: Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze
DSP: Nursery Suite Speciality
Accessories: 5/8" Whisper White grosgrain ribbon, Corner rounder, sticky strip, Styled Silver hodgepodge hardware, Designer Label large punch

I am working away in the craft room today - trying to tidy up and sort out all the scraps etc that I seem to have found in a box - just wondering what I can do with them?

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Gift Box

2011-02-25T12:58:00.002Z

This is a gift box that I demonstrated at a recent workshop. It was based on a tutorial I found here by a US SU demonstrator Emma Fewkes.

I have used the NEW fancy flower extra-large punch which is now available to order.

The petals have a faux suede/felt effect which I did by using my bone folder and breaking the fibres of the cardstock - do it enough and the cardstock can be peeled apart.

There is a subtle shimmer to the flowers which was done using Champagne shimmer mist mixed with rubbing alcohol and sprayed over.The cover slides of the box.

SUPPLIES:
Card: Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, Fancy Flower extra-large punch, Two-step bird punch, 5-petal flower extra large punch, Boho Blossoms extra-large punch, corner rounder, Basic Pearls.

Tennis was good last night, felt a bit stiff this morning but off to Zumba tonight - such a great workout.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

2011-02-24T13:07:00.003Z

Well back again!

Been at the gym this morning for a step class - boy was that a work out. Hard but plan to go again next Thursday for more.

This little gift bag is made using the In Colours - they are growing on me and love the combination that I have used here. It only takes 1/2 and A4 sheet to make and it a really quick little gift.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Love You Much, I {heart} Hearts
Card: Concord Crush, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
Ink: Concord Crush, Blushing Bride, Regal Rose
Stampin' Write Markers: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz
Accessories: Blushing Bride Ribbon, Clips selection, Basic Jewel rhinestones, Eyelet border punch.

I am off to play tennis tonight so hope my arms aren't to sore tomorrow so I can blog again.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Late Valentine!

2011-02-23T12:17:00.004Z

Here is a card that I did for a workshop at the start of February but it can be used at any time of the year - not just Valentine's Day.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: SAB - Bliss set
Card: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Riding Hood Red
DSP: Regals Patterned Paper Pack - Riding Hood red, Neutrals Patterned Paper Pack - Basic Black
Accessories: Basic Black Narrrow taffeta ribbon, Champagne Shimmer paint made into a mist and sprayed onto Very Vanilla cardstock before stamping, paper piercing tool and mat pack, Large and Small heart punches, Scallop trim border punch, Basic pearls.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

SUCH a long time

2011-02-22T16:30:00.003Z

Well, I can't explain where the time has gone since I last blogged - oh I do - we had snow, snow, snow which had to be cleared constantly from the road, then Christmas and for the last few weeks I have been working on a huge commission for a local playgroup - handmade recipe books.

I did have this post sort of ready to go before Christmas but thought I would show you now.

In November, Stampin' Up! held its 2nd European Convention and this time it was in London. All the following photos were taken by the Official Stampin' Up! Convetion photographer.

Me and my "roomie" and sideline Kara waiting in line to register and collect our bags and badges

The Tartan Stampers

The Gala Dinner - the food was very tasty.
Walking the stage for my sales award - did say I was going to be head to toe in Ness - even my bag matched too. Had to wear tartan being from Scotland!

The top 25 UK demonstrators.

I have a workshop tonight so check back to see the project we did.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

Tartan Stamper's Christmas Blog Hop 2010

2010-12-05T09:59:00.008Z

Good Morning and thanks for stopping in on the Tartan Stamper's Christmas Blog Hop 2010.

If you have joined me from Diane's Blog - welcome or if you have started the hop here enjoy the trip!

Diane created gorgeous projects, as always, and I hope that you like my Christmas offerings.

I have used mainly a Simply Scrappin' Christmas Jingle Kit with the addition of ribbon, stamps and Old Olive Card.

These kits are fantastic value for money as you can make LOADS of cards and scrapbooks pages with all the elements.

The large box is made from an A4 piece of card, the middle size from an A5 piece of card and the smallest is made from an A6 piece of card.

Here are the instructions to make these cute little gift / treat boxes. I have given Imperial and Metric measurements.

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPERIAL

A4 - Short side - score 2" from each side
Long side - score at 2", 51/2", 71/2", 11"
Layer 1 size - 4 1/16" x 3 1/4"
Layer 2 size - 3 13/16 x 3"

A5 - Short side - score 1 1/2" from each side
Long side - score at 1 1/2", 4", 51/2", 8
Layer 1 size - 2 5/8" x 2 1/4"
Layer 2 size - 2 3/8" x 2"

A6 - Short side - score 1" from each side
Long side - score at 1", 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 5
Layer 1 size - 1 1/4" x 1 15/16"
Layer 2 size - 1" x 1 11/16"

METRIC

A4 - Short side - score 5cm from each side
Long side - score at 5cm, 14cm, 19cm, 28cm
Layer 1 size - 10.5cm x 8.4cm
Layer 2 size - 9.5cm x 7.4cm

A5 - Short side - score 4cm from each side
Long side - score 4cm, 10cm, 14cm, 20cm
Layer 1 size - 6.4cm x 5.5cm
Layer 2 size - 5.9cm x 5cm

A6 - Short side - score 2.5cmfrom each side
Long side - score at 2.5cm, 6.5cm, 9cm, 13cm
Layer 1 size - 5cm x 3.5cm
Layer 2 size - 4.5cm x 3cm

1. Using the above measurements score your card using a bone folder.

The pencil marks are just for illustration of score lines.

2. Cut the score lines where shown below and how with the edges taken off the top flaps - I cut either side of the score mark so that when the box is constructed there are no bulging edges.

3. Apply sticky strip to the side flap.

4. Turn box over so you can see what will become the inside of the box. Apply sticky strip to the bottom flaps as shown - where the tape is directly along the edge will be the last flap to fold in. By doing it this way gives a nice front to the box and no loose edges showing.

5. Crease all the score lines and fold the box in half.

6. Remove the tape liner and fold the bottom of the box up to stick - this gives a neat edge and if score correctly will meet exactly.

7. Remove the tape liner from the bottom flaps and fold in.

8. Place a couple of bits of Sticky strip on the front and back centre to help stick the ribbon.

9. Cut ribbon to length required fold in half and hold top ends. Remove tape liner from front and back and place in the loop of ribbon. Make sure ribbon stuck to sticky strip.

10. Tie knot in ribbon to close, trim ends neatly. Decorate front of box.

To visit Liz who is next on the hop click HERE. Enjoy her fabby creations and hope to see you back at the end of the hop.

Please leave any comments as they are much appeciated.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

Convention Update - SO THRILLED

2010-11-08T11:59:00.003Z

Well, I could have done with more sleep this morning to help recover from the weekend.

I will try and post some pictures of swaps that I received and other piccies too once I have unpacked my camera!

I would like to take this opportunity to THANK my customers and friends for their support and custom over the last year as without them I would not have made it into the:

TOP 25 DEMONSTRATORS IN THE UK

I was placed 16th out of 500 demonstrators in the UK. Still amazed I acheived this and have a new shiny pin for my apron and certificate.

I would like to congratulate my Upline Dawn for being placed 6th and my sideline (SU Sister and Convention Roomie) Kara for being placed 25th.

Will try and find some pictures of the Gala Dinner - I was head to toe in Ness Clothing - for those that know me - no surprise there!

I think I was more excited for them. Kara almost didn't come to convention and had no jewellery with her to walk the stage. Nobody knows where anyone is placed until you get to convention so that made it really exciting. Congratulations to all the other winners too.

Thanks to Dawn for her lovely gifts - very kind of you.

It was great spending time with the rest of the Tartan Stamper team. We laughed, eat, swapped, barely slept, cheered, stamped and had a great time. Thanks girls for the company and memories.

Thanks for stopping by.

Elaine

xxxxx

Stampin' Up! Convention - Post #5

2010-11-07T07:00:00.003Z

Travelling home today so will post swaps that i recieved over the next week.

This is the a Card Candy swap I joined in with - bascially they are toppers for cards.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue, Tiny Tags
Card: Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Whisper White, Always Artichoke
Ink: Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Whisper White, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Various punches, Basic rhinestone jewels, pearls

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Stampin' Up! Convention - Post #4

2010-11-06T13:58:00.001Z

This is another 3D swap that I organised. It contains a little bag of sweets - great for parties.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Make a Monster, Cute by the Inch
Card: Pacific Point, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, Pacific Point, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Celebrations DSP, Pear Pizzazz ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and come back tomorrow for another post of convention swaps.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Stampin' Up! Convention - Post #3

2010-11-06T02:30:00.001Z

This is a 3D swap that I organised. It contains 4 little thank you notes which I will show you next week.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Growing Green, Occasional Greetings
Card: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry, Watercolour paper
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry striped grosgrain ribbon, Basic Pearls, dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by and come back later for another post of convention swaps.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Stampin' Up! Covention - Swap Post 2

2010-11-05T18:00:00.003Z

This is the second of my general swaps.

It is based on a card in the Idea Book and Catalogue - page 50. Have changed the colours used in the book to these.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Autumn Days, Sincere Salutations
Card: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Early espresso, Naturals Ivory
Ink: Cajun Craze, Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Not Quite Navy re-inkers
Accessories: Early Espresso narrow taffeta ribbon, Old Olive striped grosgrain.

Thanks for stopping by and come back tomorrow for another post of convention swaps.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Stampin' Up! Convention - Post #1

2010-11-05T01:30:00.006Z

Well I am in London at the moment so have scheduled this post - if it works!!!

We are having a week off from the Funky Friday Challenges so decied to share my swaps with you.

This is the first of my general swaps. This is not quite the colours I used - I replaced the Rich Razzleberry with the NEW Marina Mist.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Medallion Background, Sincere Salutations
Card: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Black Staz on
Accessories: 5/8" Rich Razzleberry grosgrain ribbon, silver brads, piercing tool, mat pack.

Tonight is the Gala Dinner so when I return I will post some photos of the night.

Thanks for stopping by and come back later for another post of convention swaps.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Funky Friday Sketch Challenge

2010-10-29T08:44:00.003+01:00

Here is this week's sketch:

Bit of a confession - when looking at the sketch I did not scroll down enough and did not see the bottom bit of it so my item is based on the top part in grey!!!!

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Occassional greetings
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Pumpkin Pie
Punches: Word Window Punch. Modern label, Large petal punch
Accessories: Night of Navy grosgrain, linen thread, sticky strip

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

This time next week I will be in London at the 2nd Stampin' Up Convention. I have loads to do before then swaps, workshop prep, get nails done, pack, check outfit for the Gala dinner.

Check back and I will be posting pictures of my swaps.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xxx

Funky Friday Colour Challenge

2010-10-22T08:07:00.003+01:00

Good Morning Everyone - last Friday of the school holidays (hurray!!!) Back to the routine on Monday.

This week's challenge is a colour challenge - Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip.

Here is my card. This is my version of the card on Page 50 of the NEW Idea Book and Catalogue. Contact me if you would like your own copy of the catalogue.

SUPPLIES
Stamps: Autumn Days, Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Naturals Ivory
Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Stampin 'n' Write Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Corner Rounder, Silver brads, Stampamajig, Daffodil Delight narrow taffeta ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Striped grosgrain ribbon

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xxx

Funky Friday - Halloween Theme

2010-10-15T07:44:00.003+01:00

It is the middle of the October holidays for us here so am trying to get a few bits done whilst on holiday at my Mum's - kind of lose track of the days when here but I remembered the challenge this week.

I was really pleased that it was a Halloween challenge as I got to use my new favorite set from the NEW catalogue.
SUPPLIES
Stamps: Make a Monster, Tiny TAgs
Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Whisper White
Ink:Black Staz on
Accessories: Water Colour Pencils, blender pen, Rich Razzleberry 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Stampamajig, Cropodile.

I am working on lots of swaps for Convention which is in a few weeks time - looking forward to catching up with lots of other demos new and old - well ones i met last convention.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xxx

Funky Friday - better late than never!!!!!

2010-10-09T14:42:00.003+01:00

OK so I am a day late with this week's Funky Friday Challenge so apologies for that. I have been busy though as it is the October holidays and I have cleaned the house top to bottom.

This week is a sketch challenge.
Here is my take on the sketch.
SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: Ornate flowers, Thank You Kindly
Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Stamp 'n' Write Markers Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Whisper White Satin, Daffodil Delight Taffeta, Greenhouse Gala Dseigner Paper

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xxx

The New Catalogue has finally launched

2010-10-01T20:53:00.002+01:00

Been a busy week. My youngest son turned 3 - can someone tell why the last 3 years has flown past?

To add excitment to the week, today is the first day of the NEW 2010-11 Catalogue and there are some AMAZING new offerings - one of my favourite sets is "Make a Monster", cant wait for my order to arrive to have a play.

If you would like to see the new catalogue then click on the link in the side bar or if you would like your own personal copy of the catalogue, how about booking a workshop and you can have one free of charge AND have the chance to play with some of the new goodies available.

If you have made a LONG wish list how about joining a Stamper's 10 Group. I have a couple of spaces left on a new group starting this month - click on the page link above for more details or email to sign up.

Will be back soon with some new products projects .

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Last Chance List - this post will stay at the top until 30th Sept

2010-10-01T00:59:00.000+01:00

With the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue just around the corner, it’s time to bid a fond farewell to several of our favourite stamps and accessories in order to make room for exciting new products. Items on the Last Chance List are only available while supplies last. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Plus, in a rare promotion, select retiring products are up to 50 percent off! Don’t miss this last chance to get them.

Here it is - the Last Chance List. Or click on the picture in the side bar.

Last year popular items did sell out, so I urge you to not wait too long if there is something on here that you are after, then get it quick before it goes.

Being a Demonstrator, I have just seen a preview of the new catalogue (available from October 1st) and it is FABULOUS. Now I can't of course share with you what is in it now, but I can confirm that prices have increased a bit, so if there is something in the catalogue that is staying (i.e. not on this list) but you like, it will be cheaper for you to buy this month too!

If you would like to place an order contact me ASAP before stocks run out.

Happy Stampin'

Kind Regards

Elaine

Funky Friday - Buttons Galore

2010-09-24T08:21:00.004+01:00

The boys are off school today and Monday. I knew about Monday but forgot about today!!! Never mind, their rooms need cleaned up.

This week's challenge is BUTTONS - only found out recently that David has a phobia about buttons expecially big ones on clothes so this was not his favourite.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Old Olive, Naturals Ivory
Ink: Really Rust, Ruby Red, Old Olive
Accessories: Linen thread, earth elements buttons, chocolate chip grograin ribbon, rhinestone brad.

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

I am off to Glasgow tomorrow to a Stampin' Up! training day. It will be great to see everyone again and what a hoot we will have as we are going down on the train and coming back late at night !!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xxx

Funky Friday

2010-09-17T06:57:00.003+01:00

It has got cold this week and wet. Not yet turned the heating on and the boys are still wearing shorts to school. We traditionally dont turn the heating on until the October holidays but if it carries on like this I might have to break this!

This week's challenge is a colour challenge - Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, White and Chocolate.

I did not use Chocolate and the tissue paper was white.
Here is my challenge. It is a stamped candle which are surprising easy to make.

SUPPLIES
Stamps: Circle Circus
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise
Card: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Tempting Turquoise ribbon, tissue paper, heat gun

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xxx

Funky Friday - Oops almost a day late

2010-09-10T22:33:00.003+01:00

Been another busy week - can someone please give me more hours in the day.

Was doing a workshop this morning so forgot to post this week's challenge.

This week is a sketch challenge.

Here is my card - this was the sketch I followed a couple of weeks ago and this was the card I made for Theo's 8th birthday.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Fox and Friends, Vintage Labels (SAB - retired)
Cardstock: Kraft (soon to be Crumb Cake), Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Sweet Pea DSP, 11/4" circle punch, 13/8" circle punch.

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy stampin'

Elaine
xx

Funky Friday - Something Sweet

2010-09-03T08:59:00.004+01:00

This week is a theme challenge - Something Sweet.

I have been rushing around like a mad thing this week so am showing you a box, based on a class by Jenny Moors, that I have altered so the sides are straight rather than being a concertina.

SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Rose Red, Pretty in Pink
DSP: Sweet Pea
Accessories: Felt Fusion, Rhinestone Brad, Double stitched grosgrain ribbon

Well what an exciting week. Toby is in full days at school now. Demonstrators got a preview of the new catalgoue - bigger and better.

I am off to a workshop tonight and then Fraserburgh tomorrow to help out a couple of fellow demonstrators at their event.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

AUGUST PROMOTION - 20% off selected stamp sets

2010-09-01T00:00:00.000+01:00

This post will remain at the top - please scroll down for new posts.

Two-Step Stampin’ sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And from 1-31 August, you will get 20 percent off select Two-Step Stampin’ sets from our current catalogues--no limit, no minimum purchase required!

Choose from the following stamp sets:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
104606	31	Loads of Love	£18.95	£15.16
105709	31	Des tonnes d'amour (Loads of Love in French)	£18.95	£15.16
110662	31	Liebe, nichts als Liebe (Loads of Love in German)	£18.95	£15.16
109439	35	Big Bold Birthday	£23.95	£19.16
110548	35	Un super anniversaire (Big Bold Birthday in French)	£23.95	£19.16
113258	39	Trendy Trees	£12.95	£10.36
113824	43	Greenhouse Garden	£22.95	£18.36
117688	8*	Something Sweet	£23.95	£19.16
118878	8*	Un peu de douceur (Something Sweet in French)	£23.95	£19.16
118880	8*	Süße Kleinigkeiten (Something Sweet in German)	£23.95	£19.16
118091	15*	Tiny Tags	£18.95	£15.16
113266	18*	Bird on a Branch	£14.95	£11.96

*From Mini Catalogue

This offer runs until 31st August and if you would like to order any of the above sets, please email me on ebrainwood@googlemail.com.

If you would like to find out how this great system for stamping works, please contact me to book a workshop on the above email.

Don't forget to order a stampamajig too - item number 101049 - £9.50.

Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Stampin'
Elainexx

TGI - Funky Friday

2010-08-27T08:10:00.003+01:00

This is Toby's last day of 1/2 days at school. From Monday he will be there the whole day - bet he will be so tired.

This week's challenge is a colour combo - Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum and Certainly Celery.

Here is my card. I tried to go for a clean and simple look this week and am pleased with the ribbon rosette.SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Polka Dot background, sentiment from Bird on a Branch
Card Stock: Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum, Certainly Celery
Ink: Versamark, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Stitched Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Narrow Chocolate Chip grosgrain, Rhineston Brad, Corner Rounder

Click here to see what the rest of team came up with.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Toby's first day

2010-08-21T07:44:00.004+01:00

Thought I would share some piccies from yesterday of Toby's forst day at school.

It was also my eldest's 8th birthday too so I made him this cake - it was a James Martin Chocolate Cola cake and tasted amazing - really moist.

Thanks for stopping by.

Elaine
xxx

Funky Friday

2010-08-20T06:30:00.001+01:00

Well - i have to apologise but I have not done a project for this week's challenge.

I will explain - this week has been manic with Theo starting back to school on Wednesday and today Toby starts school and it is also Theo's birthday. We were sent the next few week's challenges by Abi and I didn't read it properly and used a different sketch to make Theo his card!!!!

I will try and get a card made over the weekend for this challenge.

I will be back a bit later with some photos of Toby and his first day at school.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping

Elaine

xxx

Funky Friday - Anything but a square theme

2010-08-13T06:30:00.000+01:00

This week is a theme challenge.
I have wanted to try to make a wee gift bag from one of the Carousel notes for ages so hope you like what I have some up with. I just need to find something to put in it.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue
Cardstock: Mellow Moss, Soft Suede, Carousel Notes
Ink: Soft Suede
Accessories: Gold Brads, sticky strip, dimensionals

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

We are travelling back to Aberdeen on Sunday and have 2 days to get all organised for Theo going back to school and Toby starting school on Friday - a week today! Will have to remember my camera.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping'

Elaine
xx

Funky Friday Colour Combo

2010-08-06T06:30:00.003+01:00

Funky Friday time again. I am travelling down to Brighton today so have scheduled this post.

I was asked to make some invitations for one of my Mum's friends 70th birthday. I downloaded the font - urban garden i think - as I did not have an invitation stamp with me.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs
Cardstock: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Taken with Teal
Accessories: Stampamajig

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping'

Elaine
xx

Funky Friday - Scraper Board Effect

2010-07-30T06:00:00.005+01:00

This week's challenge is a sketch one.
Here is my card - it has a more masculing feel to it. Although you can not really see the effect in the photograph I covered whisper white cardstock with Platinum shimmer paint using a sponge dauber and inked up the stamp with black staz-on. The effect is like of of those scrapper board pictures you can get.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Studio Sketches - level 1 hostess set from Mini catalogue
Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Bravo Burgundy, Kraft
Ink: Black Staz-on
Accessories: Cherished rub-ons, black brads, black gingham ribbon, Platinum shimmer paint, sponge dauber, paper piercer and mat.

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping'

Elaine
xx

Christmas in July

2010-07-28T14:17:00.003+01:00

I have been spending July in Elie with my Mum and the boys and the weather has been lovely most of the time.

I did a job to do while I was here - make Christmas card for my MIL to take down with me when we go down in August. SO finally finished 100 of them.
This is the card that I had to make. It was a swap from last year's convention - I think - there is not name so I can't give the credit where it is due - if it is yours please let me know.

There is a lot of steps to this card and can't believe that someone made them for swaps!

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree, Season of Joy, Baroque Motifs
Cardstock: Garden Green, Real Red, Natural Ivory
Ink: Garden Green, Chocolate Chip Stamp 'n' write, Versamark, Chocolate Chip
DSP: Merry Moments
Accessories: Gold brads, Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, 1/2" circle punch to make the ticket corner, dimensionals, 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds.

I am back up to Aberdeen on Friday for ONE night and then leave on Sat am to drive down south and visit friends in York on Sat night, then head to Norfolk to stay with David's mum and then off to Brighton to visit David's brother and then to Essex to stay with his Dad.

I will be scheduling posts to appear whilst I am away (hopefully) but I have got my phone so will be checking that they work.

I think that I will need a holiday to get over the travelling. Thank goodness the school's go back soon (ish)

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping'

Elaine
xx

Funky Friday - Bargello Christmas in July

2010-07-23T07:40:00.005+01:00

What a mixed week of weather for the summer. At least we had 2 fab sunny days so could get to the beach - why does sand end up everywhere?

This week's challenge is a theme one.Here is my card. I recycled the ribbon bow from another card. I reused the layout of a card I have created previously. I reduced the waste I was going to throw away as I have been making 100 Christmas cards for my MIL and the patterned paper was the off cuts from the Merry Moments Design Series Paper.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Season of Joy
Cardstock: Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Real Red Stamp 'n' write
Accessories: Real red grosgrain ribbon, eyelet border punch, oval punch, scallop oval punch, dimensionals

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

We are off to Edinburgh today to stay with my brother until Sunday. We plan to get to Edinburgh Zoo for opening and spend the whole day there - hopefully it will stay dry!

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping'

Elaine
xx

Funky Friday Challenge

2010-07-16T07:15:00.003+01:00

How come this week has gone so quickly? Just realised that yesterday was Thursday and David was coming down to Elie for the weekend.

This weeks challenge is a colour combo.
Here is my card. I have tried to keep it clean and simple this week. I have managed to use all the colours and one of my favourite sets - Trendy Trees.
SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Trendy Trees
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Turquoise, Brilliant Blue, Orchid Opulesence
Accessories: Stampamajig, word window punch, dimensionals

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping'

Elaine
xx

Funky Friday - Sketch Challenge

2010-07-09T07:36:00.003+01:00

Well I am on holiday with the boys in Elie, Fife so the whole of July. My car was packed full yet still managed to cram in some crafting stuff.

I was out playing tennis last night from a friend from school - next year I will have left school 20 years ago. Every time we had to pick up the balls we spent more time chatting and catching up so decided we were better off having a drink - hello wine.

I have got very limited supplies with me and so for the next few weeks will be creating projects using similar supplies.

This week's challenge is a sketch challenge.
Here is my card.
SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: A Rose is a Rose, Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Kraft - soon to be Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink,
Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Scallop Border punch

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping'

Elaine
xx

Teacher's Gifts

2010-07-02T09:01:00.003+01:00

Being the end of term, things get a bit hectic so instead of a Funky Friday challenge (see below for more info) I thought I would share with you the gifts that I made for one of the teachers at the school.

The year has passed so quickly, Theo going into P4, Toby P1 and Tristan will be starting Nursery in January. Everyone keeps telling me what will I do with time but i have plenty to keep myself occupied.

I love the Ssunny Day Simply Scrappin' kit. I am amazed at how much you can make with it. The book I made using my BIA and chipboard covers.

Supplies:
Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit
Old Olive Striped Grosgrain ribbon
Rhinestone brads.

Funky Friday readers choice........................

Something completely different this week.................

This week we are challengeing you to find something which inspires you ! which we will then be able to share with every one as part of the weekly challenges...... It could be a theme / image of a theme or a colour combination it's completely up to you....

As always we would love for you to share the image/ theme / colours that you would like to share with us by adding the image to your blog or image hosting site and then leave us a link.

Next thursday starting at 9 am you will be able to vote for your favourites, this is your chance to set a challenge so what are you waiting for????

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

Funky Friday

2010-06-25T09:07:00.003+01:00

Hurray it is the end of the week and nearly the end of term. I cant beleive that Toby will be starting P1 in August.

This week's challenge is a sketch one.
Here is my card.
There is no stamping on this card at all.

SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Old Olive, Pink Passion
Simply Scrappin' Sunny Day Kit
Accessories: Old Olive Satin ribbon

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

Funky Friday Challege and Blog Award

2010-06-18T08:07:00.005+01:00

This weeks' challenge was football and fathers's day.
Here is my card.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Just Soccer
Cardstock: Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Garden Green, Yoyo Yellow
Accessories: 3/4" circle punch, dimensionals

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

I was awarded a blog award by Peg

Now what I have to do is tell you 10 interesting things about me.... difficult as I am not that interesting... then nominate 10 others for this blog award...

1. I love playing with paper and stamps!

2. I used to work for Aberdeen Football Club.

3. I made Gary Linekar breakfast - toast after a round of golf when i worked one summer in a golf club and the Open was held in St Andrews.

4. I used to get called Lady Brainwood at the Football Club - think they thought i was posh or something!

5. I learnt to ride a horse when I was 3.

6. I love Ness.

7. I played Lacrosse for Scotland.

8. I dont like to lose at games.

9. I like things straight but my house is a mess.

10. Purple is my favourite colour - very regal so maybe I am posh afterall.

I nominate the following people

1 Abi
2 Michelle
3 Lisa
4 Zoe
5 Kara
6 Kirsti
7 Erika
8 Susy
9 Jude
10 Dawn

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping'

Elaine
xx

Funky Friday Challenge

2010-06-11T20:35:00.003+01:00

Apologies for being a few hours late with this posting.

Today has been hectic. Toby's new teacher is a lovely lady, the only sad thing is that he is not in the same class as his best friend.

I have just returned for a girl's birthday party - my first teenage one - they were very well behaved and I even got to use Kirsteen's "1,2, 3 eyes on me" - said in a firm voice of course. I am enjoying a well deserved glass of vino whilst typing this - so apologies for any spelling mistakes!

Tomorrow night I am out again to a birthday party with a 70's / 80's disco theme so i get to dust of my Madonna outfit again, but I may add my roller skates (of course take a change of shoes once the alcohol starts to flow!). May put up pictures then again maybe not.

Back to business.

My in-laws were visting recently so I ask my MIL to chose 4 colours one from each colour family for the colour challenge.

She chose Orchid Opulence, Cameo Coral, Taken with Teal and Sage Shadow. It is afterall a challenge and I was surprised when i got my cardstock samples out that the colours look really good together. Abbie added the choc chip and white and the "use at least 3 condition". I am glad of this as I used choc chip.

Here is my card. I really think that Pocket Silhouettes is such a versatile set.
SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Pocket Silhouettes
Cardstock: Whisper White, Taken with Teal, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Sage Shadow, Orchid Opulence, Cameo Coral
Accessories: Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon.

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

Probable enough ramblings for one night.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping'

Elaine
xx

Just a quickie

2010-06-11T08:11:00.001+01:00

I will be back later on with my challenge post as I am off to school to find out which teacher Toby will have in August when he starts Primary 1

See you later

Elaine
xxx

New Colour & Product Showcase Blog Hop

2010-06-06T09:45:00.010+01:00

Today but I am taking part in a Stampin' Up! New Colour Showcase Blog Hop!

Thanks for joining me from Sarah's lovely blog and hope you have enjoyed her projects using the new products.

It has been great fun creating items with the new colours - I think that my favourite has to be Rich Razzleberry and am glad that it is a new colour and will be in the new catalgoue.

The first 2 cards I am going to show are ones that I have used for the make and take at recent workshops.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Bird on a Branch
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Ink: Barely Banana, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede
Accessories: Cottage Wall DSP, Rich Razzleberry polka dot grosgrain ribbon, Stampamajig,

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Vintage Vocue, Very Vintage wheel
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Whisper White,
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede
Accessories: Eyelet Border punch, Melon Mambo polka dot grosgrain ribbon, silver brad, Stampamajig, dimensionals

This card was a commission I made for a friend for her brother's anniversary.

SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Accessories: Bride speciality paper, Cottage Wall DSP, Rich Razzleberry spotted grosgrain ribbon, heart punch

This card is a variation on a make and take I did - I cant quite remember where I CASED it from but credit to them for the design. It makes a great masculine card.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Medallion Background, New Year Celebration
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Soft Suede
Accessories: Silver brads, Soft Suede spotted grosgrain ribbon, Stampamajig

I based this card on the Funky Friday Challenge Sketch from yesterday.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: One of A Kind
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Cottage Wall DSP, Melon Mambo spotted grosgrain ribbon, Rich Razzleberry, spotted grosgrain ribbon, silver brads, scallop oval punch, large oval punch, boho blossoms punch

To hop to the next blog - just click here to visit Natalie and see her creations with the new colours.

There are another 2 blog hops going on today so to hop on those visit In Love with Stamping Forum.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday - Sketch Challenge

2010-06-04T08:11:00.004+01:00

This week's challenge is a sketch set by Rosina.

I decided it was time to do a scrapbook page. I punched the stars from the packaging material from a SNAIL adhesive runner!

SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Night of Navy, So Saffron, Old Olive
Accessories:Bravo Burgundy grosgrain ribbon, hodgepodge hardware, silver brads, star punch

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

Come back on Sunday when I am taking part in a New Colour Blog Hop

What a week it has been:

- Recovered from our Craft Experience Day on Saturday. Will post pictures soon.
- Booked for Convention in London in November. Cant wait to meet other demonstrators again.
- Enjoyed the sunshine yesterday in someone's garden and shared a Pimm's - that is the life.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

Stampin' Up! Craft Experience

2010-05-29T08:00:00.000+01:00

This post will stay at the top until 29th May. Please scroll down for new posts.

I am so excited about this event.

Saturday 29th May 2010

1.00pm - 4.00pm - registration at 12.30pm

Aberdeen Tree Tops Hotel
161 Springfield Road
Aberdeen
AB15 7AQ

£4*

Join us for an afternoon of creativity and fun, where you can enjoy making some fabulous papercraft projects and learn more about Stampin' Up ! exclusive products.

To book your place please email me - ebrainwood@googlemail.com or call me on 07729 919568

Payment required by Saturday 22nd May 2010.

Stampin' Up! products will be available to purchase on the day - payment by cash or cheque only.

* 2 projects and goody bag.

I hope that you can come and join us.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday Challenge - Summer Theme

2010-05-28T06:37:00.004+01:00

Goodness, that time already. It has been a hectic week with nursery trips and getting ready for tomorrow.

The theme this week was summer.

Here is my card. This was a class I taught and i love the bright colours from the sunny day scrappin' kit.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: Something Sweet
Cardstock: Pumpin Pie, Old Olive, Pink Passion, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Old Olive, Tempting turquoise
DSP: Sunny Day scrappin' kit
Accessories:Striped grosgrain ribbon, treat cups, 1 3/4" circle punch, round tab punch, silver brad

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

Funky Friday Challenge

2010-05-21T08:22:00.004+01:00

Yippee - the sun is shining and it is warm already. Last night I had to endure a musical evening at the school. It was my first one and it was very good - the company was great!.

This week was a colour combo challenge.
Here is my card.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: Bird on a Branch
Cardstock: Kraft, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo
Accessories:Kraft taffeta ribbon

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with. It would be great if you would join in the challenge.

I am off to Kirsti's tonight. What a shame I have to drive as she is organising Pimm's. Maybe tomorrow if it is nice we can make a jug.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Funky Friday Challenge

2010-05-14T07:51:00.002+01:00

This week is a sketch challenge:

Here is my card - apologies for the photo but i am tidying up (AGAIN) and cant find my camera so had to take this with my phone.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: Live Your Dream
Cardstock: Old Olive, Orchid Opulesence, Whisper White
Markers: Orchid Opulesence, Lovely Lilac, Old Olive
DSP: Cottage Wall
Accessories:Rich Razzleberry polka dot grosgrain ribbon

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with. It would be great if you would join in the challenge.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday and BIG Event News

2010-05-07T08:10:00.006+01:00

This week's theme challenge was "Thankful"

SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: Trendy Trees, Funky Forest wheel
Cardstock: Kraft, Certainly Celery Grey, Whisper White
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery,
Accessories: 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, paper piercer and mat pack, tag punch - large and small, wheel guide, word window punch

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with. It would be great if you would join in the challenge.

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Saturday 29th May

we are holding a

Stampin' Up! Craft Extravaganza.

It is being held at the Aberdeen Tree Tops Hotel from 1.00pm to 4.00pm (registration at 12.30pm)

£4 - 2 projects and goody bag

Join us for an afternoon of creativity and fun, where you can enjoy making some fabulous papercraft projects and learn more about Stampin’ Up! exclusive products.

To book your place please call me on 07729 919568 or email me ebrainwood@googlemail.com

Payment required by Saturday 22nd May

Stampin’ Up! products will be available to order on the day – payment by cash or cheque only.

I hope that you can make it.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

Interested in becoming a Stampin' Up ! Demonstrator - Special Offer

2010-05-06T17:06:00.001+01:00

THIS POST WILL STAY AT THE TOP UNTIL 7th MAY

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR NEW POSTS.

From April 23rd - 7th May Stampin' Up have a special offer on Demonstrator Starter Kits.

£240 of goodies for £125, a 10% saving on the regular price.

No more commitment necessary once you have purchased the kit for £125.

· Get £240 worth of items you can make the kit exclusive to you, change colours of ink pads, cardstock also Stamp sets.

· Get 20% discount of all items from the catalogue when ordering.

· Get 30% discount off your first order within 45 days (minimum spend £150)

· New catalogue preview in September.

· You can stop or leave at any time and no-one will hassle you

· You could come along to convention in November and join in the fun. This year it is held in London.

Click on the Join My Team tab for further details of becoming a demonstrator or contact me.

A great offer not to be missed.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

xx

THE COLOUR RENOVATION HAS OFFICALLY STARTED

2010-04-30T14:19:00.011+01:00

The colour renovation has officially started. You NOW have the opportunity to get your hands on the following new products:

NEW COLOURS AVAILABLE NOW - Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede

These are available in:

A4 Cardstock, 24 sheets for £4.40*

119980 Melon Mambo119981 Rich Razzleberry119982 Soft Suede

Classic Ink Pad, £4.25*

115656 Melon Mambo115658 Rich Razzleberry115657 Soft Suede
Polka Dot grosgrain ribbon, £8.95**

115611 Melon Mambo115613 Rich Razzleberry115612 Soft Suede115671 Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper, £7.75**
115705 Flower Fantasy Window Sheets, £8.95**

* These products will be carried over to the New catalgoue
** These products are only available will stocks last.

If you would like to place an order, please contact me or why not host a workshop and see these FABULOUS new products for real.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday Colour Challenge

2010-04-30T07:00:00.001+01:00

This weeks Colour Combinarion challenge was set by Abi.

I created a gift set - yet to make the rest of the cards though. The box was based on a template bo the very talented Jo.

The picture does not show it very well but I made a faux mother of pearl background using shimmer paint.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: Blooming with Beauty
Cardstock: Almost Amethyst, Basic Grey, Whisper White
Ink: Almost Amethyst, Basic Grey, Old Olive
Accessories: Basic Grey taffeta ribbon, Pretties Kit, Tombow Glue, Frost shimmer paint, eyelet border punch

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with. It would be great if you would join in the challenge.

I am off Elie, in the East Neuk of Fife for the long weekend and have a Stampin' Up! day on Sunday so if you are in the area please pop in.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

AND THE WINNER IS.....................

2010-04-25T11:50:00.003+01:00

I got Theo, my eldest son to pick a winner.

AND the winner is Number 7 - Sonja - who left the comment - "Ohh what a lovely giveaway. Thank You and Well Done on a year of going from strength to strength. Have posted on my blog about the giveway and put you in the sidebar as well."

Sonja - send me your address and I will get the parcel out to you.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to enter my competition.

I am spending this week getting ready for my Stampin' Up! Day down in Elie, Fife. Check the poster in my side bar and if you are in the area or know someone that lives in the East Neuk I would love them to pop in and say hello.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Birthday Blog Candy

2010-04-24T12:47:00.003+01:00

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

I WILL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER TOMORROW

I am celebrating my first full year as a Stampin' Up demonstrator so have some blog candy on offer, not only that it is my birthday on Sunday so a double celebration.

This is only open to people in the UK.

So if you would like the chance to win please do the following...

1. You are or become a follower of my blog

2. You put a pic of my giveaway and a link to it on your blog sidebar

3. You leave me a comment with a link to your blog.

I will draw a winner on 24th April when I celebrate a year after holding my very first workshop.

Thanks for stopping by and GOOD LUCK!

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday Challenge Time

2010-04-23T07:00:00.001+01:00

This weeks sketch challenge was set by Rosina

Here is my card. I think that Vintage Vogue is becoming one of my favourite stamp sets. It is really versatile - amazing what you can do with one set. it has the added advantage of having a co-ordinating wheel. The colours I have used are retiring exept for Elegant Eggplant and will be quite sad to see them go but on the other hand very excited that we are getting NEW colours.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue, Very Vintage Wheel
Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Mellow Moss, Pale Plum, Whisper White
Ink: Pale Plum, Elegant Eggplant
Accessories: Mellow Moss taffeta ribbon, Ice Rhinestone brads, Frost shimmer paint

The flowers have been done with the rock 'n' roll technique. Ink up with a lighter colour first then roll the stamp around the edges on a darker colour.

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with. It would be great if you would join in the challenge.

I am off to a workshop this morning for a friend and then will spend the rest of the day preparing for my BIG Stampin' Up! Day in Elie, Fife. If you know anyone in the East Neuk, let them know about my day.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

Funky Friday - Yummy Theme Challenge

2010-04-16T08:00:00.000+01:00

This weeks challenge was set by Kelly and to have the theme of CHOCOLATE.

Here is my card. It is CASEd on a card by an American Stampin' Up Demonstrator called LeeAnn Greff. I found her blog when I was blog hopping the other night - click here to visit her blog and really liked her style. It kind of reminds me of a Boden shirt I have too. I used the Chocolate theme and have included a hint of strawberry! No stamping either.

SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Scallop edge punch, Chocolate Chip grosgrain, gold elastic, Earth Elements and Neutrals buttons

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with. It would be great if you would join in the challenge.

My youngest son had his first session at Playgroup this week and he loved it - I had my first 2 hours of alone time in ages and didn't know what to do with myself. I did get to have a lovely cup of HOT tea in peace though.

It is just me and the boys this weekend as David is off to Edinburgh for a Stag Night! Theo is going to an art class on Sunday morning so that should hopefully be fun.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

New Layout

2010-04-14T10:48:00.003+01:00

I was forwarded a link to this template by Dawn and I rather like it.

It reminds me of Ness tartan, which some of you will know I am a HUGE fan.

Would love to kow what you think of the revamp.

Thanks for stoppin' by

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Its Funky Friday

2010-04-09T10:00:00.000+01:00

It was my turn this week to set the challenge and it was to be a colour combination.

I chose Taken with Teal (sadly retiring), Real Red, So Saffron and a neutral.

Here is what i made:

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set: Tiny Tags, Fine Flourish background stamp
Ink: Taken with Teal, Real Red
Cardstock: Taken with Teal, Real Red, So Saffron, Whisper White
DSP: Sweet Pea
Accessories: 2 step bird punch, 13/8" circle punch, scallop circle punch, rhinestone brad, linen thread.

Click here to see what the rest of the team came up with. It would be great if you would join in the challenge.

The boys and I are off to a good friend's (hello Marcie) for lunch and play as it is her boys birthday. Will post the birthday cards I made them later.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

EXCITING NEWS - Stampin' Up! Colour Renovation

2010-04-07T14:51:00.011+01:00

I am so excited to let you know that Stampin' Up! has announced it is having a COLOUR RENOVATION, which means a shake up of the Standard Stampin' UP! colour families and individual colours.

So from OCTOBER, in the New Idea Book and Catalogue there will 15 NEW colours to chose from but it does mean that we have to say goodbye to some of the other colours.

SAY HELLO TO:

Daffodil Delight
Early Espresso
Marina Mist
Cajun Craze
Cherry Cobbler
Melon Mambo
Pacific Point
Tangerine Tango
River Rock
Soft Suede
Riding Hood Red
Rich Razzleberry
Wild Wasabi
Pink Pirouette
Baja Breeze
Crumb Cake = Kraft

We will also be getting an additional 5 new In Colours each year! These In Colours will stay with us for 2 years and then they will change ..... fabulous news! The US have had this for years, but this is the first time for the UK!

SAY A FOND FAREWELL TO:

Why am I letting you know this now?

If you are building up your colour collections, you may want to take a look at the list above and only buy colours that are staying.

If there is a colour that you love which will be retiring at the end of September, you've got six months notice to fill up on your inkpads, refills, cardstock colours, accessories before they are unavailable.

Please don't wait until the last minute.

However, in the meantime, we've got six months left of the current catalogue and a BRAND NEW Mini Catalogue to get excited about.

This is all that we know at the moment but I will be able to share more information with you over the coming months once we know more. If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to help you.

If you would like to place an order please email me.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping

Elaine
xx

Stampin' Up! Event in the East Neuk of Fife (Elie)

2010-04-06T13:49:00.007+01:00

I was brought up in a wee village in the East Neuk of Fife called Elie (just round the coast from St Andrews) and came up to Aberdeen to study at Robert Gordon's University and never left. Now 18 years later I am still here HOWEVER I regularly go back to Elie as my Mum still lives there. It is great visiting during the holidays with the boys as the beach is close to her house and she has a huge garden for them to run around in.

I am so pleased to be able to let you all know that I have arranged a Stampin' Up! Event to be held in Elie - Stampin' Up! comes to the East Neuk of Fife!

WHEN: Sunday 2nd May 2010

WHERE: Toll Green Hall, Elie, FIFE

TIME: Pop in anytime from 11.00am till 3.30pm

Come along and try Stampin' Up! products. I hope to see you there.

Contact me if you would like more information.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

Happy Easter

2010-04-04T09:35:00.005+01:00

Happy Easter everyone - my boys aren't even aware what day it is and haven't asked for their eggs yet.

Anyway, I spend a fabulous night crafting away as part of the In Love With Stamping Forum April Cup Challenge. This was where we registered (everyone could enter not just Stampin' Up! Demonstrators) and put into a team. There were Lions, Owls, Monkeys and Giraffes. I was in the Giraffes.

We were set 5 challenges every hour from 7pm to 11pm. Click here to visit the gallery to see what was created last night (over 300 new images to browse through)

I would like to share with you 3 of my creations.

The first Challenge was to use the Babywipe technique - this means apply ink with a babywipe!

For this card I used a circular motion to apply the ink.

Supplies
Stamp Set: Autumn Days
Cardstock: Basic Black, More Mustard, Real Red, backing from DSP pack
Inks: Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black
Accessories: Silver brads, paper piercer, mat pack, stampamajig, linen thread

For this card I swiped the ink across the ink across the card.

Supplies
Stamp Set: Trendy Trees
Cardstock: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Inks: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Satin ribbon, stampamajig

The next challenge was to use the Wedding theme of something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.

Something New: Occasional Greetings stamp set that I have just acquired
Something Old: Spot On wheel
Something Borrowed: Sieve to create background, candle
Something Blue: Ink and Cardstock

Supplies
Stamp Set: Occasional Greetings, Spot On wheel
Cardstock: Brilliant Blue, Whisper White
Inks: Brilliant Blue
Accessories: Silver elastic cord, paper piercer, stampamajig, wheel guide

What has made this night of crafting worthwhile is the fact the The Giraffes WON.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your chocolate eggs.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

Funky Friday Challenge

2010-04-02T09:08:00.004+01:00

This week's challenge is a sketch set by Rosina.

Here is my card.

I really like these Night and Day Designer Series Papers from the NEW Mini Catalogue as the pack includes 2 sheets of printed acetate. The size of the card front is 31/2" square made from this acetate.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Tiny Tags - new in the Mini Catalgoue
Cardstock: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
DSP: Night and Day
Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon, 3/4" circle punch, NEW small heart punch, dimensionals, 2-way glue.

Click here to see what the rest of the design team came up with.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

SWEET TREAT CUP WITH WATER TUTORIAL

2010-04-01T11:20:00.007+01:00

This 24 page mini catalogue is packed with new goodies and includes 2 new hostess sets. Click on the piccie in my sidebar to view online or if you would like your own free copy please email me.

I would like to thank so many people who have left me comments on my blog hop projects. It was such good fun to see what everyone else came up with too.

So many people have asked how I did the whale card with the treat cup filled with water that I have done my first tutorial. I hope that is makes sense - if you have any questions then get in touch.

SUPPLIES:

Crystal Effects - 101055 - pg 91 of the main Idea Book and Catalogue (IBC) - £4.95
Thick Window Sheets - 117411 - pg 80 of the IBC - £7.95 I have used a 6.5cm square.
Stampin' Glitter - for the whale card I used Turquoise from the Fine Cosmo set - 117399 - pg 86 of the IBC
Sweet Treat Cups - 116802 - pg 9 of the Mini Catalogue - £2.50 for 12.
Teaspoon measuring spoon

1. Put a tiny amount of glitter in the Sweet Treat Cup - do not use too much as when you add the water it will go clumpy.

2. Measure just over 1 teaspoon of water into the cup - it should be about 1/3 full. This amount allows the image to be seen behind nicely.

3. Remove the liner tape from the rim of the cup. Remove the blue backing sheet from one side of the thick window sheet and put this side onto the adhesive of the cup. Press REALLY FIRMLY all the way round. Remove the other blue backing sheet, by keeping this sheet on means that you wont get fingerprints whilst firming the window sheet onto the adhesive.

4. Turn over and now run a line of crystal effects around the edge of the cup just over the rim and on the window sheet. LEAVE TO DRY.

5. Once dry you are now ready to make your card.

I would love to see your examples with this technique so please link back to me and I can visit you.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

Sneak Peak - Number 5

2010-03-30T10:27:00.006+01:00

Well I had a day off yesterday as it was the first day of the school holidays and I was recovering from my birthday.

I started my birthday by getting up first and I wasn't allowed in the fridge so couldn't even make myself a cup of tea however this was soon made up for by breakfast - Bucks Fizz and smoked salmon and then we had friends round in the afternoon - even more fizz consumed.

While I was away in Alford on Saturday, my lovely husband spend the day looking after the boys and manged to bake aswell. I actually got 2 birthday cakes - maybe I should go away more often!

He made a Coffee Chocolate Cake which not only looked amazing (check the professional icing) but tasted heavenly too.

The second cake was as requested - I said I would like a fun cake but had to be chocolate.

David did ask me during the week if I liked Jaffa Cakes but i did not twig at all. I have only started to eat chocolate again after giving it up for New Year when I was 17!

So here is the MEGA JAFFA CAKE.

Inside - just looks like a Jaffa cake and tasted like one too!

Anyway back to today's sneak peak from the New Mini Catalogue. If you joined in the blog hop I hope that you like seeing all the fabulous creations as much as I did - so much inspiration.

The inspiration for this card was from the back of last year's Idea Book and Catalogue. I loved the pleating effect and needed to try it. I like to be precise (as many of my friends know!) so worked out the measurements to get it even.

These are the new Night and Day papers and are only available until September. There is also no stamping involved!

SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Basic Black, Regal Rose
DSP: Night and Day
Accessories: Cherished Memories rub ons, 1" circle punch, 11/4" circle punch, Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

2010-03-28T09:55:00.006+01:00

Hurray - not only is it my birthday today but I am taking part in a Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogue Blog Hop!

Thank you for hopping over from Shaz's blog.

Today this blog is linked to 15 other Stampin' Up! Demonstrators' blogs and we aim to show you some fab projects made with products from the New Mini Catalogue launching on April 1st and available until 30th September 2010. If you would like a free copy of the Mini Catalogue then contact me.

I decided to showcase a really cute set of stamps called Fox and Friends. There are 7 stamps in this set for £14.95. I have tried to show you a project using each stamp but I was having so much fun that the only stamp I didn't get round to using was a little tortoise stamp. I plan to show you a project with that over the next couple of days so come back and visit.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Fox and Friends, Trendy Trees
Cardstock: Natural Ivory, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Really Rust, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip
Stamp 'n' write: Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Sweet Pea DSP. Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, linen thread, crystal effects, Stampamajig, dimensionals

The next card is a spinner card and I think that it looks like the cute monkey is swinging through the jungle!

SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Natural Ivory, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Close to Cocoa
Accessories: NEW Extra large 2 step bird punch, 2 way glue, dimensionals

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Fox and Friends, NEW Tiny Tags
Cardstock: Whisper White (splattered backgroud with ink with aqua-painter), Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: NEW Sweet Treat Cups, NEW Medium jewelry tag, Tempting Turquoise grosgrain ribbon, silver brads, 13/4" circle punch, silver cord

A tiny box for putting a pair of baby socks in as a gift for a newborn, measures 1 1/2" square by 2" high.

SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Creamy Caramel
Ink: Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Creamy Caramel gingham ribbon, Scallop edge punch, paper snips, dimensionals, sticky strip

This bookmark almost didn't make it to being photographed as my boys all wanted it so looks like I will have to make 3 more!

SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Whisper White, More Mustard
Ink: More Mustard
Stamp 'n' write: Close to Cocoa
Accessories: More Mustard grosgrain ribbon
Other: Jumbo paper clip

To hop to the next blog - just click here to visit Carolyn and she her creations with new products from the Mini Catalogue.

There are another 2 blog hops going on today so to hop on those visit In Love with Stamping Forum.

Thanks for stopping by and dont forget to enter my birthday blog candy.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Mini Catalogue - Sneak Peak Number 3

2010-03-27T06:56:00.004Z

This new set is called Bird on a Branch. The photo was taken in bad light so it does look better in real life. I have brayered the background and cut a circle from a post it note to make a mask for the sun.

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Bird on a Branch
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Black Staz On
Accessories: Brayer, Stampamajig

I am off to Alford for the day and have been looking forward to it since i booked and what makes it even better is that there is no snow! The sun is shining so hopefully my hubbie will have fun with the boys and is also baking my birthday cake.

Dont forget to come back tomorrow for the Mini Catalogue Blog Hop when so you will able to see lots of gorgeous creations from the NEW MINI CATALOGUE.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday - Sneak Peak Number 2

2010-03-26T07:50:00.006Z

5 days to go to the launch of the Mini Catalogue.

This weeks Funky Friday Challenge was for "anything but a card".

This is mine. It is one of the Stampin' Up cute art journals. I demonstrated this at the recent Glasgow Demonstrator Training and uses one of the NEW sets from the mini catalogue.

VINTAGE VOGUE and it has a co-ordinating jumbo wheel. I do like things to match and the wheel is so beautiful for backgrounds or the main element of a card. A couple of the stamps have words on them so be careful which way you put them on.

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Very Vintage Wheel
Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Whisper White Craft
Accessories: Spiral Punch, Elegant Eggplant grosgrain ribbon, Paper Snips, Stampamajig, Ice Circle Rhinestone Brads, Round tab punch, On board batch of blossoms chipboard, Frost White Shimmer Paint

Close up of Shimmer paint - hope you can see the effect

The Old Olive strip at the edge has a faux suede effect made by breaking the fibres of the cardstock with a bone folder (use as if you were curling ribbon) until the card begins to split, then you just separate carefully and you get 2 pieces for the price of 1!

If you would like to receive your FREE copy of the New Mini Catalgoue, please get in touch.

Check out the Funky Friday Challenge Blog - here - to see what the rest of the design team did. It would be great if you could play along too.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Mini Catalogue Sneak Peak - Number 1

2010-03-25T19:23:00.007Z

The New Mini Catalogue launches on 1st April so i am on the countdown - 6 days to go.

I would like to share a card I designed using one of the brand news sets. This is exclusive to the UK and Europe markets at the moment - the US dont have it yet and is such a cute set. In addition, there are some other products available that co-ordinate perfectly.

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: My Sweet Pea, Hello Again
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Taken with Teal, Old Olive
Stamp 'n' write markers: Chocoate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive
DSP: Sweet Pea (brand new in the Mini Catalogue)
Accessories: Paper Snips, Stampamajig, Eart Elements brads

If you would like to receive your FREE copy of the New Mini Catalgoue, please get in touch.

If you would like to host a workshop and see even more NEW goodies I have a few dates left for April and May. If you host a workshop there are lots of benefits such as free stamp sets and free merchandise from the catalgoues. If you would like to know more contact me.

Dont forget to come back tomorrow for the Funky Friday Challenge and on Sunday 28th I am celebrating my birthday by taking part in a Mini Catalogue blog hop so you will able to see LOADS of gorgeous creations from the NEW MINI CATALOGUE. (Can you tell I am excited?)

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Hurray - the end of the week and Funky Friday

2010-03-19T08:40:00.004Z

Been so looking forward to the end of this week and it has got better. Looking forward to a girlie lunch in town with some chums, hopefully wont be a late night.

This weeks's challenge is a colour combination:

I decided to do a little gift box this week:

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: One of a Kind
Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, Barely Banana, Whisper White
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Pink Gingham ribbon, Boho Blossoms punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Silver brads, sticky strip

Funky Friday is celebrating their 50th Challenge with some blog candy - here - If you'd like to be in with a chance of winning our gorgeous candy then all you need to do is join in this weeks challenge and leave us a link with mr linky!

What makes to day even better is that it is PIE FRIDAY.

I am also celebrating my first whole year as a Stampin' Up Demonstrator so check back over the weekend and I will have some blog candy up for grabs too!

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
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Easter Egg Treat Bag

2010-03-15T19:41:00.003Z

These were my swaps for the training day in Glasgow on Saturday.

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Forest Friends
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink or Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Ink: Pretty in Pink or Bashful Blue
Accessories: Striped grosgrain ribbon, scallop circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, cropodile

May do a tutorial on them as they are really easy to make and there is no glue involved in the actual construction.

It was quite a tiring day but at least I had Kara and Dawn in the car to keep me amused.

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday Challenge Time

2010-03-12T07:23:00.001Z

Hurray Friday again. This week has flown past. I am off later tonight to Glasgow for a Stampin' Up training day. What a laugh we will have driving down. Just hope I dont forget anything for tomorrow.

This week is a sketch challene:

This is an A4 card as I was commissioned to made a birthday card large enough for 100 people to sign!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Happy Everything
Cardstock: Basic Grey, Sage Shadow, Apricot Appeal
Ink: Basic Grey, Sage Shadow, Apricot Appeal
DSP: Nouveau Chic
Accessories: Rhinestone Brad, Boho blossom punch, pretties kit

Click here to see what the rest of the design team came up with and dont forget to join in the fun.

Will post on my return what I made for swapping and my demo choice item.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Friday again - how did that happen!

2010-03-05T13:55:00.004Z

Bit late poating this today as my hibby as every other Friday off and this day is now known as Pie Friday. We get a treat from the local baker of there Steak Pies which are delicious. Also we took a trip to Costco. Met up with Kirsti to drop off her order and Susan's too. It was great to catch up and have a free coffee included.

This week we have a theme set by Abi:

Here is my offering this week. I have just got a fab photo cube with lights so hope my piccie is better this week.

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Flight of a Butterfly
Cardstock: Gable Green, Only Orange, Glorious Green
Ink: Apricot Pink Passion, Green Galore
DSP: Kaleidoscope
Accessories: Boho blossom punch, Crystal Effects

Click here to see what the rest of the design team came up with and dont forget to join in the fun.

Have a really busy week coming up as I am off to Glasgow next Friday night for Training the next day.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

What a Pair!

2010-03-01T09:27:00.006Z

What a perfect start to March - a fab offer from Stampin' Up!

Dates: 1-31 March 2010

Promotion details:

Buy a qualifying stamp set and receive the coordinating punch for 20 percent off! Plus, be the first to purchase the brand-new Full Heart punch - now available in the United Kingdom for one month only (or while supplies last)!

Qualifying stamp sets and punches are listed as follows:

Click on the flyer on the right hand side for more details.

*The Full Heart punch will not be available again until the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue.

**Full Heart punch can be purchased separately for the full price.

There is no limit to the number of coordinating stamp sets and discounted punches you may purchase. For every qualified stamp set you purchase, you can get one coordinating punch at 20 percent off.

If you would like to order anything from this promotion, please contact me.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday Challenge

2010-02-26T08:06:00.001Z

We have a colour combonation to work with this week set by Kelly.

She set us a hard task. So I decided to use all the ink colours.

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes
Cardstock: Apricot Appeal, Ballet Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Apricot Appeal, Ballet Blue, Almost Amethyst, Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Tempting Turquoise grosgrain ribbon, Kaleidoscope DSP, word window punch

Click here to see what the rest of the design team came up with and dont forget to join in the fun.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday - Sketch Challenge

2010-02-19T08:45:00.004Z

We have a sketch to work with this week set by Rosina.

I decided to do a scrapbook layout - it is kind of a work in progress as I want to add the title Brothers where the large oval is but I couldn't find my stamp set - that's what happens when you tidy like a mad person!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Circle Circus, Baroque Motifs
Cardstock: Brilliant Blue, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Brilliant Blue
Accessories: Playground and latte designer buttons, earth elements and neutrals coloured buttons, 5/8" chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon, Linen thread, large oval and scallop oval punch

Click here to see what the rest of the design team came up with and dont forget to join in the fun.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday Challenge

2010-02-12T08:51:00.004Z

This week I got to set the challenge! What else could I choose but Love and Valentines!

Here is my card - at least I am organised for Sunday! Also I know that my husband does not check this so I can post it!

I wanted to keep it simple this week.

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Big Deal Alphabet
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Sticky Cuts Sweet, Red glitter from the Galaxy Set, Basic Black 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon, real red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

Click here to see what the rest of the design team came up with and dont forget to join in the fun.

I am off to visit my Mum this weekend as the schools are off Mon,Tues and Wed - why cant they just have a week off?

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday - Hurray the snow has gone!

2010-02-05T07:50:00.000Z

Well woke up this morning and all our snow has gone - so pleased as I hate slush!

The challenge for this week was a colour combo which I love. Just before I had been sent this I watched QI and Stephen Fry was wearing a night of navy suit, with a pink passion shirt and a yoyo yellow tie so will be making a card with that combo too.

Here is my card using this combo:

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Good Friend
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Summer Sun
Ink: Black Staz on, Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Ballet Blue, Summer Sun, Versamark
Accessories: Blender pens, Stampin' pastels, dimensionals and of course the Stamp-a-ma-jig

Click here to see what the rest of the design team came up with and dont forget to join in the fun.

I am off to Costco! Hopefully wont come back with too much stuff but it always seems you go there for 1 thing and come out with a trooley load.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday Challange

2010-01-29T08:47:00.000Z

I love Fridays. The end of the week and the HOPE of a lie in on Saturday. I say hope as why is it children can sleep in on a week day but are up at the crack of dawn at the weekend?

Anyway onto the Funky Friday Challenge for this week.

We were given a sketch to work with:

Here is mine:

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Bloomin' with Beauty (thnaks Mum as this is her set!)
Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Barely Banana, Pale Plum, Whisper White
Ink: Black Staz on, Perfect Plum
Paper: Perfect Plum DSP
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Dazzling Diamonds, Scallop edge punch, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval punch, Chalks, blender pens, watercolour crayons, White grosgrain ribbon, dimensionals

Click here to see what the rest of the design team came up with and dont forget to join in the fun.

Tomorrow I am in Alford - hope the snow stays away! Still not organised but will work on that today as I have 2 boys are home as Toby has a bad cough.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Clan Card

2010-01-28T11:14:00.000Z

Here is my entry for Jacqui's challenge.

All cards will donated to Clan after this weekend.

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Say it with scallops
Cardstock: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Kraft, Always artichoke
Ink: Rose Red
Paper: Rose Red DSP
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, silver brads, scallop square punch, 1" double stitched rose red ribbon, Kraft taffeta ribbon, 5 petal flower punch, Boho blossoms punch.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Funky Friday Challenge

2010-01-22T09:06:00.000Z

This week I have still been clearing out stuff - yes still "decluttereing" - it may take me some time - Dawn has witnessed the my craft room / hubbie's studdy and she can vouch that it is like a TARDIS.

What I would like to know is where does it all come from? I have paper that breeds paper. I have already taken a bootfull of paper to the recycling and I have a 7 seater car. I will have another bootfull by the end of the weekend too.

Anyway onto the this weeks Funky Friday Challenge.

Another colour combination with a theme!

Here is mine : I was a bit fed up of snow so decided to add glitter to appear as frosting on the rose. Just mounted this set and I love it.

Using the stamp-a-ma-jig to add the highlight on the roses is right up my street. I also use my stamp-a-ma-jig to mount my stamps so my stickers are aligned exactly where my stamp is. I know a bit OCD but maybe I will do a tutorial and you can become OCD too!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: A Rose is a Rose, Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Night of Navy
Paper: Bashful Blue DSP
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Night of Navy grosgrain ribbon, Light Blue glitter from the Fine Cosmo set.

Click here to see what the rest of the design team came up with and dont forget to join in the fun.

I am looking forward to tomorrow as I am off to the Papermill for a crop - still got to decide what I am taking! Can't wait to see all the girls again and catch up with the gossip. Next Saturday I am off to Alford for a Post Christmas Party Crop at Jacqui's. If you have trouble viewing her blog go through internet explorer rather than Firefox. Have LOADS to get organised for that day - looks like we are in for a real treat and will be kept busy.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Another Stand Up Card

2010-01-16T11:10:00.000Z

As promised yesterday here is the card that I had orginally made for the Funky Friday Challenge. Again based on this idea from SCS.

I mistakenly used Glorious Green instead of Garden green but I quite like the colour combo though.

CLOSED

OPEN

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Greenhouse Garden, Occasional Greetings, Polka Dot Background
Cardstock: Rose Red, More Mustard, Pretty in Pink, Glorious Green, Whisper White,
Ink: Rose Red, More Mustard, Garden Green, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, More Mustard Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Hurray - it Funky Friday again

2010-01-13T19:29:00.000Z

The week has flown past and I have been busy decluttering - managed to put out 9 bags of "stuff" for the charity collection. Trying so hard to get my craft room - it is really a room that my husband and I share but he has a path to the computer and the rest of the room is a mess with craft bits.

This weeks challenge is a colour combination:

Here is mine - (have a confession to make so keep reading)

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Greenhouse Garden, Occasional Greetings
Cardstock: Rose Red, More Mustard, Pretty in Pink, Garden Green, Whisper White,
Ink: Rose Red, More Mustard, Garden Green
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Word Window punch, Rose Red brads

Click here to see what the rest of the design team came up with and dont forget to join in the fun.

OK - confession time - I used the wrong green in my orginal design so had to make another card. I still used Greenhouse Garden which is a set I really like. So check back tomorrow to see my other creation.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine