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Book now for the October technique class

Book now for the October technique class

When:  1:30pm - 3:30pm, Saturday 8 October 2011 Where:  St Saviour's Church Hall, Mortomley Lane, High Green, Sheffield What: In October our technique class will cover: the crimped diamond and rosette techniques combined (pictured); and the resist technique How...

A cased batch of elegant thank you cards

A cased batch of elegant thank you cards

How the time flies. It doesn't seem five minutes since my last set of exams but it's Autumn and so I'm away training again. This time I'm down in London for the next stage of my Audit Advanced Diploma. I've brought some card, some of my new stamps and my markers, so...

An Autumnal Anniversary Card

An Autumnal Anniversary Card

Today is MIL and FIL's wedding anniversary and so of course - a card to celebrate. As you may know, my MIL doesn't really like overly sentimental cards and so I wanted to keep a light feel while still acknowledging the date. The owls seemed perfect for the job and as...

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...