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Month: September 2011

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On Board with a birthday cupcake

On Board with a birthday cupcake

The On Board Mix and Match pack is retiring, although the Alphabet Soup will remain. These chipboard pieces (and there are over 100 of them in the pack) can be inked, glittered, covered with DSP or even left naked (gasp!). I used ink, glitter and DSP for this card....

Bright and sunny simply said

Bright and sunny simply said

Another retiring stamp set featured again today for you. And I think all the dull grey weather was making me crave something bright and sunny in my life. The weather is a little better here today but I'm still glad I went for these colours. Some more items have now...

Fresh Cuts – not just for Christmas!

Fresh Cuts – not just for Christmas!

I've been having a major problem with spam today, something like 500 spam comments (all from betting and bingo sites - which I never use) over the space of 24hrs. So apologies, but I've had to switch a verification programme on to combat the spammers. Please stick...

A bright and sunny giraffe

A bright and sunny giraffe

The Animal Stories is ideal for use on baby cards but I also think it makes great birthday cards for any age. Here I've kept it bright and sunny by teaming it with the Sunny Garden DSP. The following items used on this card are retiring but still available (for now):...

Update on sell-outs from the Last Chance List

Just a quick update for you on the Last Chance List. Sold out now are: Choo Choo Sanded Sense of Time Tart and Tangy 2010-2012 In Color Classic Stampin' Ink Refills Wild Wasabi 12" x 12" Card Stock Riding Hood Red 12" x 12" Card Stock Jolly Holiday Designer Series...

Turn your owl into a penguin for xmas

Turn your owl into a penguin for xmas

If you've got the Stampin' Up! owl punch then with just a pair of scissors you can easily transform your owl into a penguin to use on your Christmas projects. 1. Punch your owl from Basic Black cardstock and trim off the feet and ears. (Tip: when trimming off the ears...

A small reminder with Baby Blossoms

A small reminder with Baby Blossoms

Just wanted to remind you that the Mini Catalogue comes to an end on 30 September (along with the Last Chance List). Not everything in the Mini will make it through to the new catty so if there's anything you've set your heart on then it's best to order it now rather...

A Tart and Tangy Tic Tac Holder

A Tart and Tangy Tic Tac Holder

Some more items have disappeared from the Last Chance List. Sold out now are: Choo Choo Sense of Time Tart and Tangy 2010-2012 In Color Classic Stampin' Ink Refills Wild Wasabi 12" x 12" Card Stock Riding Hood Red 12" x 12" Card Stock Jolly Holiday Designer Series...

A tip for using twill tape

A tip for using twill tape

Here's a quick tip for using the Stampin' Up! Twill Tape. This tape only comes in the natural cream colour which can sometimes be a bit too much of a contrast with certain colour combos. To tone down that contrast and match the tape to your project, you can quickly...