Balloon Adventures Stamps & Pop Up Dies

Balloon Adventures
One of my most recent purchases was the Balloon Adventures Pop Up Dies.
As I had achieved my first goal I was given the Balloon Adventures stamp set
as my chosen gift from my friend and Recruiting Demonstrator Jan Brown
which I am really thrilled with this gift and co-ordinating dies.

Here's a card I made using my new stamps and dies 

which can be found in the new Spring Occasions catalogue 2017

As I still had some Pop of Pink DSP on my desk from my last creation

I used it again, I just love this colour combo of 

Whisper White, Basic Black and Melon Mambo.

 Teaming this DSP up with Silver Shimmer paper makes this card "pop" even more!

I am very pleased with the speed that this card came together

no pfaffing around with this one! (yes I could pfaff for England LOL)
I used a 5x7 card base and layered it with Melon Mambo carsdstock,
then a layer of dotty DSP from the Pop of Pink DSP pack
I found the dots were a bit distracting so added a layer of Basic Black cardstock
I didnt want to cover up the dotty paper too much so made the balloons overlap this layer like they were popping out of the Basic Black coloured layer!

This fabulous die set is a joy to work with, the dies cut beautifully.

 I just did a little bit of trimming of the framed die cut

as I didn't want the frame on the front of the card this time.

I added the dotty and striped balloon die cuts,

then stamped the banner and sentiment then cut it out

I used dimensionals behind the balloons and the banner 

to give them a 3d effect, then I cut the tiny bow die in silver shimmer paper

  I added 3 very thin little strips of Melon Mambo 

to represent longer balloon strings as it had been cut from the frame!

and then HEY PRESTO this card was done! 

"Simples" as that Meerkat would say! LOL

As this is for an engagement celebration

 I cut some tiny little hearts using the cookie cutters punch to finish it off.

I plan to make some "presents" with the other dies today 

for my upcoming card buffet kits

As its such  a miserable day outside
I plan to stay in and have some more creative fun with this set.
now thats a real happy thought ;o)

This Balloon Adventure Bundle is extremely versatile

Therefore, I have posted the official Stampin' Up video to show you more

of what can be achieved with this set

And remember once you start using any of your stamps dies etc.

 you will very likely find even more ways to use them!

When buying the stamps and the dies together as a bundle, customers can save 10%

but there's more !!!

"Sale-a-bration"

During the Sale-a-bration which runs from January 4th to March 31st 2017 

while stocks last! You will receive a free product of your choice 

from the sale-a-bration catalogue for every £45 you spend (not including postage) 

either in the annual or spring catalogues or clearance rack! 

If you spend £90 then that's 2 Sale-a-bration products you earn and so on!
so if you buy the Balloons Adventure stamps and dies bundle
item number 144708 £48.50
you already qualify for a Sale-a-bration item of your choice
How fabulous is that!!!

If you don't have a Stampin' Up demonstrator

 and you would like more information on Stampin' Up products
or would like to receive the catalogues

 then please let me know, email me at crafteresauk@gmail.com

I would love to help with any questions with no obligation
and to send the catalogues to you.

CANT WAIT FOR THE POSTMAN?....

You will be able to find the pdf of the catalogues in the right sidebar of my blog

 or use my shop now button to go to my online store

all the very best for a real creative adventure
remember I am here to help!

 HAPPY CRAFTING
and thanks for visiting my blog xx

Happy Birthday Gorgeous x

I simply cannot put this new stamp set down

needed a card for a birthday and just had to use this set again!

I am totally hooked

due to unforseen circumstance my class had to be cancelled today at r'tilly

sorry, it's disappointing, but when it does run it will have been well worth the wait!

Alternatively I am open to offers to do a party or coffee morning

just get in touch and we will see what we can put together!

back to the card...

yet again I used this stamp set

choosing the Pop of Pink DSP

with Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Basic Black Cardstock

with the Lots of Lables Framelit dies

Stitched Layers Framelists dies

 and a little lacy border from the Flourish Thinlets die set

I used the new watercolour pencils to colour the lady's skin and the underneath of her hat

I used the paper piecing technique to give her a fashionable 

polka dot dress with matching hat

if she had long hair she could have been Kate Middleton LOL

this time "Happy Birthday Gorgeous was the greeting I used

I love the fonts used in this set too!

and the greetings

and the images

oh yeah I JUST LOVE THIS SET!

gonne be putting on some extra embellishments but just cannot decide yet
gonna have a cuppa and get back to it!
if the carsd seems a bit big then thats because its a 7" X 5" (FOLDED 7" X10") ase!

please dont  miss out on the Sale-a-bration and the new Spring Occasions caltalogue
see previous post for details!
formore of my cards using this stamp set scroll back a couple of pages!


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it's a long story but very stressful, because of security doubts

I have decided to change my facebook profile

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Happy Crafting x

Happy New Year & Beautiful YOU!

Happy New Year 

to all of my customers, blog readers and friends

I am soooo excited today to show you a one of the cards 

which I have made for my upcoming class

created using the new "Beautiful You" Stamp set

I love love love this set

in my class participants will make 2 different cards

 and have the choice of which sentiments to use from the set.
in my classes all cutting and scoring is done ahead of time for you,
 and embellishments etc are provided
you will recieve rubber stamping and cardmaking tuition in a
warm friendly design studio and most of all you will have fun!

I have used the "Pop of Pink" designer series papers for this card

along with Whisper White, Basic Black and Melon Mambo card stock

(the chevron pattern is just the backing for photographic purposes)

This card making class will be held at 'rTilly 
it's for beginners or experienced cardmakers

  on Wednesday 11th of January 2017

11am onwards

***pre-booking is essential***
'rTilly
25 St. Andrews Rd South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire

speak to Tracy to book your place
01253 788546

Beautiful You Stamp Set

This new stamp set was top of my wish list

As you can see this stamps set comprises of 2 boxes with 13  rubber stamps

 there are some great sentiments within this set and marvellous artistic ladies,

it's not just another birthday set, theirs some great encouraging messages too.

I have so enjoyed myself using this set I think its nearly my most favourite of all!

Stampin' Up have also bought out a set of 12 watercolour pencils 

which match some of the most popular colours within Stampin' Up, YAY!

Using these pencils along with these Beautiful You stamps

 made me feel like a real artist even though I cannot draw! 

(trust me you wouldn't want to colour my stick men! LOL)

The new year brings a new spring catalogue, new products, and Sale-a-bration

all going live on January 4th 2017

There are lots of fabulous new products in the new Spring Occasions 2017 catalogue 

and (drum roll) as a real bonus there is the best offer of the year... 

"Sale-a-bration"

During the Sale-a-bration which runs from January 4th to March 31st 2017 

while stocks last! You will receive a free product of your choice 

from the sale-a-bration catalogue for every £45 you spend 

either in the annual or spring catalogues or both! 

If you spend £90 then that's 2 Sale-a-bration products you earn and so on!

If you don't have a demonstrator and would like to receive the catalogues

 then please let me know, email me at crafteresauk@gmail.com 

I would love to send them to you.

alternatively from the 4th of January 

you will be able to find the pdf of the catalogues in my right sidebar

 or use my shop now button to go to my online store

I simply cant wait to show some of the other fabulous products 

being released this week

I will post again very soon

all the very best for 2017

 HAPPY CRAFTIJNG xx