Hurray - it Funky Friday again

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

It's Funky Friday

It is so cold outside - have just returned from my firsttrip to school today and my toes are so cold - welly boots and 2 pairs of socks are not enough.

Back to business - it is Funky Friday Challenge Time.

Here is the sketch that we had to work to:



And this is what i created (hope you like it):



I tried to use colours that I haven't really used before.

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Love You Much, Basic Phrases
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Pink Passion, Whisper White,
Ink: Real Red, Pink Passion
Stickers: from Sunny Day scrappin' kit
Ribbon: Real Red, Tempting Turqouise 1/4" gosgrain
Accessories: Heart to Heart punch, Scallop edge 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

Birthday Card

Well it is my upline Dawn's birthday today so I have managed to make her a card. She hasn't got it yet as I haven't been able to get out to the post office. I have emailed her the card with birthday wishes so hope she doesn't mind if I post it here too.

Closed:
Standing:

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Circle Circus, Oval All
Cardstock: Basic Grey, Sage Shadow, Apricot Appeal
Patterned Paper: Nouveau Chic
Ink: Basic Grey
Embellishments: Basic Grey taffeta Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds, Filigree Designer brads, Clear rhinstone brads
Tools: Corner rounder, oval punch, scallop circle punch.

The card was based on this one and the flower was shown by Monica at Convention last November.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Exciting News - read on.

I am so excited - I am part of a design team.

The Funky Friday Design team - check the blog out

The challenges are set every Friday and will alternate between Sketch, Colour inspiration and Theme.

I can wait for the fun to begin - I have already done my first sample and it has kick started my creativity for the year.

Check back tomorrow to see the new challenge. I would love for you to join in with us and our crafty fun.

Please join in with any of the challenges on the site don't forget it's just for fun!

I have been up and down to school three times today and had to push my youngest in the buggy! Wonder if they do snow chains for buggies? What a workout that has been.

Forgot the raincover at lunchtime and poor Tristan was covered in snow but still managed to fall asleep!

Anyway time for a quick card that has been inspired by a gift from my husband.

David bought me a fab hat when he was in Birmingham for a business trip. It was from the German Christmas Market and I love it. I do like hats and it has been so useful in this weather.

I have wanted to make an easel card for ages. Hope you like it.




Supplies used:

Stamps: Love You Much
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion
Ink: Pink Passion
Tools: Eyelet Border Punch, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by and dont forget to join in the challenges.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine

Happy New Year - 2010 - Time for the Sale!

It’s time to sale-a-brate!

Happy New Year – Best Wishes for 2010 to everyone.

It is that time when Stampin’ Up! reward you all with their SALE so welcome to one of the high spots of the Stampin' Up! year - the Sale-a Bration promotion – this is your chance to get up to FOUR limited edition stamp sets for FREE!!

Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new demonstrators the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition products they'll enjoy for years to come.

Here's how Sale-A-Bration works - there are 3 ways of gettting free stamps during this promotion) - these are:-

1. Spend - When you spend £45 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit--for every £45 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!

2. Host - When you host a workshop of at least £300 (before shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits

3. Join -During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set (excluding hostess sets) - up to a value of £38.95 - from our current Idea Book and Catalogue in addition to the sets which come as part of the Starter Kit.

The Sale-A-Bration promotion starts on 30 December 2009 and runs through 28 February 2010, so don't miss your chance to earn free products!

Email me (ebrainwood@googlemail.com) to book a workshop or learn more about this promotion or a request a free copy of Sale-A-Bration brochure full of beautiful project ideas you can make using these limited-edition sets.

If you have been thinking about signing up - I am more than happy to talk to you about the benefits of being a SU demo - and with an extra stamp set of your choice up for grabs - this might be your best time to do it!!

You can also view Sale-A-Bration brochure online.

These stamps are only available for a limited time only, the free sets are pictured below.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine
xx

Not again

TIME - 4.30am

Been up for most of the night with Toby - poor wee chap is not feeling well and I am fed up changing sheets so he is watching tv - not much on at this time of night and I am on the computer.

Here are some pictures taken on Saturday.

Dawn hard at work!


At least Kara had time to smile!

And so did Kirsteen!
Will be back later with the project I did. There are picture on Fiona's and Dawn's blog too.

Yes Dawn - you will get yours on Saturday! I had better get my bag!

Why Why Why

Why are children ill when you have SO much to do?

Poor Toby was not well Monday night and due to school regulatations he has to stay off 48 hours - hurray he goes back tomorrow.

I am all organised for our Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday - you are in for real treat with 4 mini classes for £15.

There a some places left for the Christmas Stamp Camp on Saturday 28th November - £40 for the whole day. This includes a free set of stamps and all supplies required.

Contact me of you would like to join us for the fun.

Happy Stampin'

Elaine