Saturday, 5 December 2009
What a cracker...
Another template I found on the Stampin' Up! web site. These crackers are small but so cute. I think I will make some more and hang them on the tree.
I have used brocade blue cardstock for the cracker and the beautiful papers Bella Bleu around the middle, edged by the eyelet border punch. A fabric flower and crystal brad from the Pretties kit embellish the belly band. Whisper White Taffeta ribbon to tie the ends. Very pretty.
Thursday, 3 December 2009
Snow Globe Card.
I found a card template on the Stampin' Up! web site for this snow globe. I printed the template onto Bashful Blue cardstock and cut it out. I cut out a panel on the front and attached a panel of stamped Window Sheet. I stamped the snowflakes from Wonderous Gift in white Stazon and sprinked on Dazzling Diamonds whilst the ink was still wet. Inside I stamped images from Holly Jolly. and covered the base in Close to Cocoa cardstock. I added a bow of Taffeta Whisper White ribbon around the front. A cute little card.
Monday, 23 November 2009
Blog Candy Winner......
Thank you everyone for taking the time to comment and hope you enjoyed the blog cruise.
Here are the measurements for the little christmas characters box in bags.
The box base is 2 3/4" x 2 3/4". Score at 3/4" on all 4 sides.
The "bag" part is 6" x 3". The bottom trim is 6" x 1" punched with the scallop punch and them trimmed to 1/2" wide.
Hope to see lots of these guys around.
Saturday, 21 November 2009
12 Blogs of Christmas
Welcome to everyone who is on the blog cruise. Hope you are enjoying your voyage. Thanks to Claire .
I have two projects to show you today. One is a miniature box in a bag in christmas characters. Ideal for little treats for the children. Santa was made in Real Red and Basic Black. His buckle is a ribbon slide from the hodgepodge set. The snowman is made in Whisper White with a hat and coals in Basic Black, Only Orange nose.
Next is my box of christmas tags. This box was demoed at Convention and I loved it. Pam made it with tags using Flight of a butterfly. I decided to make the box with christmas tags. I used the stamps from Spotlight on Christmas as this is perfect for the SU punches. I also sneaked in the Christmas stamp from the hostess set Punches Three.
Lastly to win a prize of some fab Stampin' Up! goodies, leave a comment and one lucky winner will be pick on Sunday night.
Ok, ready for your next stop. Click on the icon below to visit your next blog. Hope you have enjoyed your stay.
Next stop Debbie.
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Convention 2009 in Frankfurt.
Next year, convention is going to be London. So I'm hoping my team will beable to make it. I took part in some general swaps with not only other UK demonstrators but German and French demos too. Wow, what can I say. There is a lot of talent out there ladies. Thank you all so much. I also took part in an organised Card Candy swap on Inlovewithstamping.com forum. I'll post some pictures up later, but although most people did say they struggled (myself included), and not everyone completed theirs I think we were all blown away with the results.
On the Friday night, there was a big Gala Dinner after which Shelli Gardner (CEO and founder of Stampin' Up!) presented prizes. Well done to all the girls who walked the stage. Fantastic achievements.
Sunday, 1 November 2009
Quick Christmas Card
Purchasing these products would have got me a FREE tag punch during the christmas promo...plus everything to complete my christmas cards.
Christmas Extravaganza
Dates: 1 November-29 December 2009
You’ll love the convenience of our Christmas Gift-Giving Guide! With gift ideas for kids, teens, neighbours, and more, it’s your one-stop shop for all your Christmas needs.
Plus, when you spend £45 on products in the guide, you’ll get a FREE Tag or Small Tag punch--a £12.50 value!
Why not hold a party, it’s a fun way to get together with your friends during the busy Christmas season all while getting a big part of your task list underway!
To download your gift guide, click here
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Great Offer in conjunction with the SECC
If you want more information about becoming a demonstrator please contact me on theresa.a.martin@blueyonder.co.uk. join my small but very friendly team for crafting fun and support.
Become a Demonstrator and Get 10% Off the Starter Kit!
In conjunction with our participation in the Hobbycrafts show, we are offering new demonstrators 10 percent off the cost of the Starter Kit from 22 October-13 November! That’s over £240 worth of stamping and business supplies for only £125--10 percent off the regular price of £139.
The Starter Kit contains
- Four complete stamp sets
- Stampin’ Around jumbo wheel, ink cartridge, and handle
- Ribbon
- Card stock
- Love Notes and envelopes
- Five Classic Stampin’ Pads
- Stampin’ Pastels
- Craft & Rubber Scissors
- Stampin’ Scrub and Mist
- VersaMark Pad
- Blender pens
- Adhesives
- Business supplies
Thursday, 1 October 2009
SU Blog Hop and Free SU Blog Candy
Check out what these designers have done with some new catalogue releases.
http://fruitysuet.blogspot.com/
http://www.andthenicraft.blogspot.com/
http://jennyscreations.blogspot.com/
Post a comment these blogs and you could win some FREE Blog Candy.
Enjoy..
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Monday, 28 September 2009
New Su Catalogue Launch.
Want a liitle peak??
If you are coming along to the launch party on Wednesday, please let me know so that I have enough supplies for everyone.
Would you have thought the christmas wreath and the pheasent came from the same set.. Look out for Autumn Days.
The little bird is from a level 2 hostess set.
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Stamping Away Success.
Friday, 4 September 2009
STAMPING AWAY..TOMORROW!!
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
For September Last Chance List
To see list in September Offers click on Last Chance List.
I will update the list with the availability to help you.
Now gone forever:
Flaky Friends
Be Happy
All Wrapped Up
Happy Hearts
Mixed Bouquet
To order anything please get in touch theresa.a.martin@blueyonder.co.uk
Monday, 24 August 2009
A Christmas Tri shutter card
I must confess this is a lift from a card I saw on Splitcoaststamper. I can't remember who created the original but she was a SU demonstrator in Australia. I thought it was fantastic.
This card uses Old Olive as the base with Ski Slope DSP and the wonderfull Winter Post stamps.
Hope you like it as much as me.
Sunday, 23 August 2009
I have a Stampers 10 club starting in October. Are you interested? Would you like to receive some FREE Stampin' Up! products???
By commiting to spend just £15 (plus p&p) per month for 10 months, you can gradually build up your Stampin' Up! supplies. Each of my 10 club members will take it in turns to become the 'virtual hostess' for a month and benefit from receiving a free level 1 hostess set and £15 worth of freebies (of their choice) from the catalogue!
You could also when you are that month's hostess, add extra orders in by either a home workshop or from friends. This gives you the opportunity to earn maybe a higher level hostess set and more £££worth of freebies. Does this sound great?
And don't forget!!! The new catalogue is due out in October! All club members will receive a free copy from me as soon as I receive them :o)
The product will be sent to me and I will distribute it.
Those local to me will be invited to a special club night once a month where you can participate in a free project and sort out your order for the following month and collect your latest order.
For more information email me at theresa.a.martin@blueyonder.co.uk
Saturday, 22 August 2009
A birthday I made..
I made this birthday card for my step-mother. She loved it, so I thought I'd share..
This card uses the Tea Party Designer Series Papers, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery cardstock. Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst ink (and Basic Grey for stamping the verse). A gem brad (round fire). Stamp sets used were Cheer and Wishes for the verse and flowers from the Petal Pizzazz. Hope you like it too.
Cards from my Mini Christmas Stamp a Stack.
Here are the three cards we made at my Mini Christmas Stamp a Stack.
This card uses Night of Navy, Brocade Blue and Whisper White cardstock. Night of Navy and Brocade Blue ink and Brocade Blue 5/8" grosgrain ribbon.
The fir tree is from Lovely as a Tree and the christmas message is from the Level 1 Hostess set Best Yet.
We also used the Large oval punch and scallop punch. The three trees in the foreground also had the Heat and Stick treatment and covered in Dazzling Diamonds glitter.
Again staying with the same colour theme. Bashful blue Designer Paper and the wonderfull stag and ornate snowflakes from Winter Post.
Also the Silent Night set. This lovely big image was also given the Heat and Stick and Dazzling Diamonds treatment.
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Last Chance Party on the 10th September.
Also, if you like any of the hostess sets, please be aware these also will not be available after the 30th September, so if you fancy one of them, please contact me to hold a party.
Don't forget to check my class schedules (further down in the right hand column), lots of exciting classes are planned.
Sunday, 9 August 2009
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Stampin' Up! Summer Design Challenge
Stampin’ Up! Summer Design Challenge This summer you can win free stamp sets when you participate in the Summer Design Challenge.
Simply create a summer-inspired project using Stampin' Up! products from the current UK Idea Book & Catalogue 2008-2009, and submit it no later than 31 August 2009 for your chance to win!
PrizesFour prizes will be awarded to demonstrators and customers:Demonstrators
Demonstrator First Place: £150 worth of stamps sets
Customers
Customer First Place: £150 worth of stamps sets
Customer Second and Third Place: £50 worth of stamps sets
Summer Design Challenge Rules
Projects must be created using only Stampin' Up! products from the current UK Idea Book & Catalogue 2008-2009.
Only one project per participant will be accepted.
Projects can be cards, home decor, scrapbook pages, or 3D items.
All projects must be summer-themed.
Projects must be unique, and created for the Summer Design Challenge. Do not just recycle your old projects.
A list of products used must be included with the project submission.
Full contact information, including your full name, demonstrator ID (if you are a demonstrator), address, phone number, and e-mail address must be included with the project submission.
Projects will not be returned as they may be displayed at future Stampin' Up! events or on the Stampin' Up! web site.
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Baroque Motifs Christmas
Saturday, 18 July 2009
Check this out....
http://www.stampingaway.co.uk/
It's been a while in the planning but this site has just gone live. There are a few things we want to tweak but I think you'll agree with me how fab it is.
Stamping Away is myself and a couple of my fantastic and talented downlines. We are planning to put on a few more stamping events in the near future. This is our first and we hope you'll find it lots of fun. In the future I hope some of my other downlines will beable to join in too.
Please don't forget places are limited, so early booking is recommended.
So let me know if you like it.
Sunday, 12 July 2009
Thursday, 9 July 2009
I'm back...
So I thought I'd better get some classes going again.
Class: FRESH CUT NOTES AND TOTE
Where: My house
When: Tuesday 28th July @7pm to 9:30pm.
Cost £7.50
Then, fancy getting ahead for Christmas... How about this mini Christmas Stamp a Stack card evening. You will make 6 cards to kick off Christmas in August.
Where : My house
When : Tuesday 11th August @7:00pm to 9.30pm.
Cost £7.50
If you fancy attending any of these classes email on theresa.a.martin@blueyonder.co.uk
Look forward to seeing you.
I'm also think of setting up a craft club with one evening a month doing something exclusive and special for the club. Again if you are interested or want more details, contact me.
Sunday, 14 June 2009
Dorothy Martin
Monday, 1 June 2009
JUNE Promotion
What glorious weather, hope this is what we can expect for the whole of the summer.
Sorry, still a bit quiet with having MIL so sick but she is still hanging on in there.
Stampin' Up promotion has just been released. What a fabulous opportunity to get a free extra stamp worth £14.95.
Hostess Promotion
Dates: 1 June – 31 July 2009
Promotion Details:
June and July’s promotion is for hostesses.
Hostesses
Hostesses who hold a £250 workshop during the months of June or July will receive a FREE background stamp.
So if you would love a workshop party in your own home having fun with your friends and family, email me theresa.a.martin@blueyonder.co.uk. It's as easy as that.
Take care.
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Sorry..
Also classes will resume shortly.
I will hopefully be posting more ideas next week so please do check back.
Many thanks for your understanding.
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
More Fantastic Offers
Scrapbooking Starter Kit Promotion
1 May – 1 June 2009
Promotion Details In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator for only £99 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following: Item Code | Description | |
110484 | | £34.95 |
113676 | Petal Party Simply Scrappin' Kit* | £15.50 |
110080 | Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad | £4.25 |
113635 | Earth Elements textured card stock (12" x 12") | £9.25 |
110137 | Craft & Rubber Scissors | £13.95 |
*These items are recommended; however, recruit may select other like products
**Recruit may chose any stamp set £38.95 or less.
Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.
The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:
• Idea Book & Catalogue (8)
• 2009 Mini Catalgue (8)
• Getting Started DVD
• Getting Started Guide
• Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
• To My Hostess Envelope (10)
• Project Sample Sheet
• Recruit Brochures (20)
• Hostess Brochure (20)
• Hostess Benefits Form (10)
• Customer Order Form (50)
Things to Remember
• Scrapbooking Starter Kit orders may be mailed to Stampin’ Up! at the following address:
Stampin' Up! UK Limited
Aston Court
Kingsmead Business Park
• New recruits have the option of purchasing either the standard £139 Starter Kit OR the £99 Scrapbooking Starter Kit with a different product offering.
• The standard Starter Kit (£139 ) will continue to be available during this promotional period.
• Deadline for the Scrapbooking Starter Kit IDA: Monday, 1 June 2009
So if you were thinking of signing up for a business or you run a crop and you could get your ladies supplies, or just get discount for your own supplies, this could be your answer.
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
MAY OFFER Scrapbooking Papers
Buy any three packs of Designer Series paper from the 2008-2009 Idea Book & Catalogue or the list below (£7.75 each) and get one FREE!
Item # | Description |
115157 | Ski Slope Designer Series paper (from Mini Catalogue) |
115158 | Tea Party Designer Series paper (from Mini Catalogue) |
115307 | Washington Apple Designer Series paper (from Mini Catalogue) |
110091 | Brocade Background Designer Series paper * |
109936 | Cutie Pie Designer Series paper * |
110093 | Petals & Paisleys Designer Series paper * |
109940 | Fall Flowers Designer Series paper * |
109938 | Dashing Designer Designer Series paper * |
109944 | Le Jardin Designer Series paper * |
110094 | Wintergreen Designer Series paper * |
109946 | Brilliant Blue Prints Designer Series paper* |
109948 | Certainly Celery Prints Designer Series paper* |
109949 | Close to Cocoa Prints Designer Series paper* |
109951 | Pumpkin Pie Prints Designer Series paper* |
109953 | Rose Red Prints Designer Series paper* |
111108 | Old Olive Prints Designer Series paper* |
Each pack contains 12 sheets of 12" x 12", 2 each of 6 double sided designs. That's a lot of paper. If you feel it's too much for just you, why not go half with a friend.
To take up this offer, please contact me on theresa.a.martin@blueyonder.co.uk
Other things happening in May. I'll be posting up some class details for a class to make 6 cards and a tote to keep them in using the pocket silhouettes stamp set.
Also there is a crop on the 3rd May North Hut, Low Port, Linlithgow. 10am to 4pm. Tea, Coffee and biscuits provided. Cost £5. If you'd like a place, please contact me.
Monday, 13 April 2009
As promised sneak peeks of the mini coaster album. There will be a few surprises to be found in this little book.
To book your place email me @ theresa.a.martin@blueyonder.co.uk
Sunday, 12 April 2009
Important Information.
I will try to put a sneak peek up today.
If you are interested please contact me theresa.a.martin@blueyonder.co.uk
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Petal Pizzazz..
Well this fabulous stamp set is in the new catalogue. Lovely big flowers great for scrapbooks and cards, on their own or layering and so many techniques you can do with them. Here a just a few cards I have made with the set.
If you want to know more about this set or any others in the new catalogue, please email me.
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Sneaky Peek..
Here are a few cards using some of the products you will find.
This set is beautiful. Fresh Cuts and the Fresh Cut Notes. I've stamped this in Bravo Burgundy with co-ordinating cardstock and ribbon.
Also check out the fabulous scallop Oval punch and it plain counter part.
Another card using the same stamp set. I've used the spotlight technique after stamping the main image in basic grey. Don't forget to decorate the inside of your card and your envelopes. I've chosen Summer Sun and Garden Green from the Earth Elements colour family.
Love this Stag silhouette which can be found in the Winter Post set.
Also love the strip grosgrain ribbon.
If you haven't seen or got a mini catalogue and would like one, please email me.
Thursday, 26 March 2009
Easter Baskets
Well whilst surfing blogland, I have come across many little easter baskets. Here a couple I have tried out.
Those eagle eyed of you may have noticed a few new little things that are in the new mini catty . You can order from this starting the 1st April 2009. There is the beautiful bashful blue striped grosgrain ribbon, Forest Friends stamp set with the gorgous little bunny. Plus the fabby oval and scallop oval punches. Oval All stamp set fits these punches perfectly. Also a little sneak peek of the beautiful double sided pattern paper Tea Party.
If you'd like a copy of the mini, please email me.
You will also notice that in my baskets there are no chocolates....still on my diet, all temptation out of reach. lol.
Friday, 6 March 2009
What to join me as a demonstrator..
Special Limited Offer
Recruiting Promotion
Dates: 12-25 March 2009
Promotion details:
In conjunction with our participation in the Hobbycrafts show, Stampin’ Up! is offering a limited-time 10 percent discount on the Starter Kit to new recruits. When you join Stampin’ Up! as a new demonstrator during the promotion period, they’ll get over £240 worth of stamping and business supplies for only £125--10 percent off the regular price of £139! This is a perfect occasion for you to join the Stampin’ Up! opportunity.
- New recruit paperwork (Starter Kit order form and Independent Demonstrator Agreement [IDA]) must arrive at the High Wycombe office by 25 March, 6:50 PM (CET):
Aston Court
Kingsmead Business Park
Frederick Place
High Wycombe
Bucks HP11 1LA
UK
- Discounted kit price will be automatically applied.
- Discount applies to all new recruits who sign up during the specified time frame, whether they attend the Hobbycrafts show or not.
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Classes..
Crazy for Chipboard £15. LowPort North Room Hut 26th March 7:30pm to 9:30pm
This will be a technique based class and a packet of Stampin' Up On board chipboard will be included in the price. So if you are interested in what you can do with naked chipboard on your cards and scrapbook pages, please get in touch for this class.
Easter £10. LowPort North Room Hut 19th March 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
In this class you will be making some gift baskets for easter treats using Stampin'Up products.
Chipboard Album £10. 16th April LowPort Lab 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
This class will be a chipboard coaster album with pages to decorate and add you favourite photos for a quick brag..
Watch out for some sneeky peaks...
If you'd like more information on these classes or to book your place, please email me at theresa.a.martin@blueyonder.co.uk
Monday, 2 March 2009
SU MARCH OFFER Chipboard Promotion 25% off
Get On Board with Chipboard Promotion
Dates: 1-31 March 2009
During the month of March, you will get 25 percent off Stampin' Up's On Board chipboard assortments.
- No minimum purchase is required.
- There is no limit on the number that can be ordered.
Stampin' Up!’®s On Board chipboard is designed to coordinate with many of their stamps and accessories, and is perfect for adding depth and colour to cards, scrapbook pages, or any other project you can think of.
On Board chipboard assortments:
Item # | Page # | Description | Regular Price | Discount Price |
113658 | 78 | Batch of Blooms On Board | £11.75 | £8.81 |
113657 | 78 | Loads of Letters On Board | £10.25 | £7.69 |
109978 | 94 | Blossoms & Basics On Board* | £11.75 | £8.81 |
109980 | 94 | Lots of Letters On Board* | £10.25 | £7.69 |
Thursday, 19 February 2009
PAPER SHARE
Thursday, 5 February 2009
More samples using Sale-a-Bration sets
Here are just another couple of samples using the fabulous Sale-a-Bration stamp sets.
The card is using Botanical Blooms and the Congrats set and the nappy pouch is using the Yummy set.
the card was a make and take at a workshop I did last weekend with a bunch of great ladies. The egg in the pouch was the idea of one of these lovely ladies. I originally had a Weightwatchers chocolate bar in it (guess whose on a diet).
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Last Month to get Free Sale-a-Bration sets
February is also the last month to get your hands on the Stampin' Up Free Sale-a-Bration stamps sets.
Just spend £45 on SU product and choose a free Sale-a-Bration stamps set for FREE. It's the only way to get these exclusive designs.
OR have a party in February which totals £300 and you can also choose a free set.
Alternatively if you were thinking of becoming a demonstrator for Stampin'Up, now is a fantastic time to sign up. For £139 you get a starter kit worth £225 and you can chose ANY stamp set within the UK catalogue up to the retail value of £38.95
For any of these fabulous offer contact me on theresa.a.martin@blueyonder.co.uk
I'd just like to share with you some cute little gift bags ideas for this romantic season.
Both use a Pretty in Pink cardstock as a base. The heart shape bag is then covered at the front and back from the Designer Pattern Paper Sweet Always and then decorated with Felt Fusion Flowers and the heart from Simply Said stamp set.
The same Designer Paper is used on the square bag with 5/8" grosgrain chocolate chip ribbon and flowers from the Level 1 hostess set Organic Grace stamped on Pretty in pink, Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate chip cardstock and the bleached and then cut out. Tag has been punched out using the large tag punch and decorated using the same designer paper and the dragonfly out of Organic Grace on Old Olive cardstock and again bleached.
Valentines, Mothers Day just a little thinking of you, who wouldn't want to recieve that.
Enjoy.