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My swap cards for the team meeting

My swap cards for the team meeting

We had our Stampin' Up! team meeting today. Lots of fun! We shared  the latest updates on what's happening at Stampin' Up!, had a make and take, a demo, a card swap and shared lots of ideas and tips between us all. It was great how everyone chipped in and offered...

Blossom Party gift bag

Blossom Party gift bag

I'm slightly later than usual posting today. It's my MIL's birthday on Monday and so we've had a family day together today to celebrate. Of course that meant crafting for me and MIL. We've been busy getting our swaps ready for the team meeting tomorrow. I'll share my...

A teeny tiny mini box

A teeny tiny mini box

I've made these teeny tiny boxes before but now we've got a brand new stamp set from the Mini Catalogue that fits them perfectly. Recipe Stamp sets: Perfect Postage (W126111 or C126113) Cardstock: Pink Pirouette (116203) Ink: Rose Red (101778) Punches: Petal Card...

Elegant handbag with gift tag pocket

Elegant handbag with gift tag pocket

A last Christmas post for you. And this one only because it can so easily be used all year round, just by changing the tag in the pocket  This is the gift bag that I made for my MIL, whilst DH was busy making their card. Totally worth it though. She was absolutely...

Girlie gift packaging

Girlie gift packaging

Tonight I'm busy making a little batch of these little tree ornaments ready for the craft fair tomorrow. These girly versions will hold illuminating tweezers. Similar boxes went down very well at the craft fair we attended in August and I've just updated the colours...

Quick and easy mini thank you boxes

Quick and easy mini thank you boxes

Today I have another example of how I've actually used some of the card candy that I prepared here. The candy makes a very quick topper to complete an equally quick box: Recipe Stamp set: Easy Events (W116958 or C123225) Cardstock: Old Olive (106576)/Peach Parfait...

Another fastening for the petal cone die box

Another fastening for the petal cone die box

Here's another version of the petal cone die box - this time with a slightly different closure for the lid. Recipe Stamp set: Very Vintage (117693) Cardstock: Calypso Coral (124392), Riding Hood Red (116205) Ink: Cajun Craze (119671) 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon: Daffodil...

P-p-p-pick up a penguin

P-p-p-pick up a penguin

Have I mentioned that I'm off to Disneyland Paris next week for our Stampin' Up! convention? Gosh I love this job! I'm busy at the moment with this stamp set, finishing off card candy swaps to take with me. One of the little critters sort of snuck over into my...

A flat-bottomed petal cone box

A flat-bottomed petal cone box

This was my swap when I got together with fellow demos last weekend for our Display Book meeting. It uses the new Petal Cone Die but has a flat bottom to allow it to stand rather than hang. I was really pleased with how easy this was to put together and how good the...