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Month: October 2011

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October thank you cards

October thank you cards

Are you ready for the trick or treaters? I've got a little pumpkin costume for Bess and we've got all the treats in a cauldron. I can't wait to see some of the little one's costumes. Anyhow, as I figured out that this is the last day of the month , I thought I ought...

A great set of swaps

A great set of swaps

As promised yesterday, I'm back today to show you the brilliant swaps I got at yesterday's meet up. From Joanne: From Jan: From Hazel: From Amanda (our hostess and organiser - thanks for getting us all sorted Amanda): From Kim: From Bev: Aren't they great. I love them...

Stampin’ Up! sample book

Just got back from a fantastic day with a bunch of other great ladies who understand this crafting obsession - what a great warm-up to the Stampin' Up! Convention coming up in  just a few more weeks time. We've all been busy today swapping bits of paper, ribbon,...

A perfect frame with the Perfect Pennants die

A perfect frame with the Perfect Pennants die

This card is a design that was given to us at the SU! Regional training I went to back in September. I just love so many elements of it: the interlocking circles and how they frame the cute circus image; the ruffled ribbon down either edge of the panels; and the...

Earn free products by hosting a workshop

Earn free products by hosting a workshop

You've always been able to earn great benefits by hosting a Stampin' Up! workshop but our new hostess programme is now even more flexible! Here's how it works: So ... What stays the same? You still get to have a fun and sociable event with your friends, learning new...

Punched posy of flowers for a quick card

Punched posy of flowers for a quick card

Here's another way to use the fantastic Lace Ribbon Border punch that I used here and here. This time I've matted and layered with it, so that just the edge of it is peeking out, to create an accent of colour on the card. The feature flowers are made using one of our...

A ghostly Halloween box

A ghostly Halloween box

I just realised that I haven't shared this little Halloween box yet and as we've only a week to go, I thought I'd best get around to it  The Owl Builder punch worked overtime again by providing my friendly little ghost. Recipe Stamp sets: Tiny Tags (W118091 or...

A Christmas tree box using the petal cone die

A Christmas tree box using the petal cone die

I love how versatile this new Petal Cone die is. My MIL and I had a play with it yesterday. MIL made a great ice cream cone, topped with strawberry ice cream and a chocolate flake! So sorry - I didn't get a pic I'm afraid, I'll have to have a go at one of my own some...

How to use fabric as an embellishment

How to use fabric as an embellishment

Hope that you're having a great weekend. I'm loving having a bit of time to craft. My neighbour came around to play yesterday and my MIL today - it's such fun! ... but you should see my craft space ... so messy! I think I'm going to have to tidy up tonight otherwise...