Happy Birthday Stack...

Fresh back from our holidays I'm fully immersed in preparing for a craft fair in July.  This time my stall is going to look like a florists stall and all with paper!  So out comes my spiral flower die, flower patch stamps, flower shops stamps and punch.......

Today I'm sharing with you a card inspired by the summery colours of my holiday.  I'm in love with the new in colours, in particular Watermelon Wonder!  I've simply masked off my card with post it notes and then stamped each piece of cake on top of each other.  I've stamped the banner image from the stamp set in watermelon wonder onto watermelon wonder card stock, tone on tone adds a subtle detail without distracting from the main image.  To add some texture to the card I have distressed around the edge of the whisper white card stock with scissors and then pierced around the edge of the watermelon wonder card stock.  

Happy New Catalogue Day!

Well, after a much anticipated wait, it's here!  The new annual catalogue from Stampin' Up!  Click on the link over on the right to download a copy or drop me a comment and I'll get one in the post for you.  If you are already on my mailing list or have attended one of my classes in the last year then you should already have yours.  

There are so many beautiful new stamp sets that you will be spoilt for choice.  Top of my wish list is the Watercolour Wings bundle on page 75 and of course don't forget to add the new in-colour inks and card pack to your order - the new colours are awesome.

I'm going to be busy today getting lots of orders in, give me a call or message if you want to place one too.

A stack of parcels...

Well, it's 1st June and there is no sign of Summer here in Lancashire!  It's cold and pouring down so it's a great excuse to huddle in my craft room.

I've been playing with the Build A Birthday stamp set I ordered through the demo pre-order.  These strips are great as they can be used for cake layers, candles or as strips of washi tape.  I've bundled the parcel stack up with some linen thread and a vintage faceted button.

I've created the background layer by inking up the Large Polka Dots embossing folder before I put it through the big shot.

Our new catalogue goes live tomorrow, so not long now before you can get your hands on these goodies too!