Sunday 5 December 2010
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
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Monday 8 November 2010
Convention Update - SO THRILLED
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
Sunday 7 November 2010
Stampin' Up! Convention - Post #5
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
Saturday 6 November 2010
Stampin' Up! Convention - Post #4
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
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Stampin' Up! Convention - Post #3
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
Friday 5 November 2010
Stampin' Up! Covention - Swap Post 2
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
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Stampin' Up! Convention - Post #1
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
Friday 29 October 2010
Funky Friday Sketch Challenge
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
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
Friday 22 October 2010
Funky Friday Colour Challenge
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
Friday 15 October 2010
Funky Friday - Halloween Theme
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
Saturday 9 October 2010
Funky Friday - better late than never!!!!!
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
Friday 1 October 2010
The New Catalogue has finally launched
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
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
Friday 24 September 2010
Funky Friday - Buttons Galore
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
Friday 17 September 2010
Funky Friday
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
Friday 10 September 2010
Funky Friday - Oops almost a day late
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
Friday 3 September 2010
Funky Friday - 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
Wednesday 1 September 2010
AUGUST PROMOTION - 20% off selected stamp sets
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
Friday 27 August 2010
TGI - Funky Friday
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
Saturday 21 August 2010
Toby's first day
Friday 20 August 2010
Funky Friday
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
Friday 13 August 2010
Funky Friday - Anything but a square theme
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
Friday 6 August 2010
Funky Friday Colour Combo
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
Friday 30 July 2010
Funky Friday - Scraper Board Effect
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
Wednesday 28 July 2010
Christmas in July
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
Friday 23 July 2010
Funky Friday - Bargello Christmas in July
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
Friday 16 July 2010
Funky Friday Challenge
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
Friday 9 July 2010
Funky Friday - Sketch Challenge
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
Friday 2 July 2010
Teacher's Gifts
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........................
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