Pick a bunch...

These are some of the flowers I made for my stall at The Craftettes Summer Fair. They proved very popular as you don't have to remember to water them and you can co-ordinate with your colour scheme at home. Fancy a bunch in your house - then why not book onto my class on Saturday 22 August at Fine Yarns in Horwich? I will be showing you how to make 24 of these beauties and we will be decorating a jar to match. Pop in at Fine Yarns to look at the sample and book a place, or drop me a message. All bookings need to be made by 8 August, along with a non-refundable deposit.

Watercolour Wings...

At last week's Card Club at Fine Yarns in Horwich I designed three cards using the most beautiful stamp set called Watercolour Wings.  It's such great fun as you can stamp the butterfly in layers and as the stamps are photopolymer you can see exactly where to place them.  The colour combinations are endless, on this one I used Wisteria Wonder, Rich Razzleberry, Blackberry Bliss and Elegant Eggplant.  I also showed the class how to create the background using stamps and a mask.  If you fancy making this card I am repeating the class on 13th August at The Stables Cafe at Ryders Farm Equestrain Centre in Kearlsey.  It starts at 6pm, but there's no need to rush with your tea as it's included in the £15 class fee.  So why not come along and learn how to make a card or pick up a couple of new techniques.  If you are interested and want to book a place please call in a The Stables Cafe or message me for more info.

Watercolour Wings

My next class is at Fine Yarns in Horwich on Thursday 16th July at 1.30pm.  We will be making three different cards using this amazing Watercolour Wings stamp set.  I've been having so much fun using this set and choosing lots of colours to build up the butterflies.  The stamp set contains 15 photopolymer stamps which makes it dead easy to see exactly where you are stamping.  

The class costs £12 for all the materials to make the three cards or £28 including the stamp set too - after you've  used it you are definately going to want to add it to your collection, so why not treat yourself?

Drop me a mail if you want to book your place, places are limited so it's first come first served!

I think you're great...

It's so hot here in Lancashire that I am hiding in my craft cave keeping out of the heat.  I spent yesterday at Windmill Farm on my son's nursery trip which was fun but exhausting!

I'm really enjoying playing with this new stamp set called 'I Think You're Great'.  It's great for showcasing different techniques, on this card I've created a rainbow or ombre effect with the background stamp using Night of Navy, Lost Lagoon & Soft Sky.  I've used silver embossing powder on one of the clouds and then raised it on dimensional with a bit of silver bakers twine underneath.

Thanks for stopping by...

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!