APRIL CARD CLASS

 We had a lovely class this month and we made the following things....

Jeanette loved this card from the talented Alisa Tilsner and she recreated it, showing different techniques with ink blending for the background,  splatters, die cutting and heat embossing. A very versatile card which could be used for practically any occasion by just changing the sentiment.  Every card the ladies did was different and all looked so good!

My son got married in March, and I gave the bride to be a card on the morning of the wedding - from future mother in law to future daughter in law.  She loved it - glad I gave it to her before our make up was done tho, cos we were as bad as each other with the tears!  I absolutely loved the card, so made it for class, but this time with a birthday sentiment.  I also had Mother's Day sentiments on hand they could use if they wished.  Again, each card was different depending on the combination and amount of the foliage.  Love seeing what people do with an idea!

The 2nd card I did was from an idea from Bruno Bertucci - he calls it the Scrappy Strip technique.  So effective and it just uses scraps as the name suggests! Each card looks unique depending on the colours and the thickness of the scraps. I struggle with masculine cards and I thought these two would be perfect to add to my stash.

Hope you have enjoyed seeing what we made this month - would love to see you at class - message me if you would like further information.

Thanks for looking....happy crafting!

MARCH CARD CLASS

 30.3.21

Our first card class since October 2019!  Had a wonderful time with the ladies who were able to come - I think everyone was glad to be back.

Jeanette's project was a little treat box for Easter.  The ladies were very happy as they were able to make 5 boxes from a sheet of A4 cardstock.  Who wouldn't like to receive this?

For my projects, I found inspiration and a tutorial from the very talented Gail Ellis from Blue Rose Paper Treasures.  Its called the split negative technique and so effective.  Basically you stamp the same image both on coloured cardstock and white (the stamparatus is perfect for this as they have to be in the exact same place on the cardstock).   I stamped in Night of Navy on the white, and heat embossed in white on the Night of Navy.  The ladies also had a choice of using the retiring Pretty Peacock instead of the Navy. Then you cut wherever you like (I cut at 1 1/2 inches) on both pieces and then you line them up and like magic you have a perfect whole image!

The beauty of this technique is you get two cards  - bonus!

We used the same technique for the second cards,  but with different stamps for a completely different look

If you would like to come along to class, held once a month , please contact me - details at top of blog - we would love to see you,

Thanks for visiting.

Nanette.

New Mini Catalogue - and Sale-a-Bration!

 The new Jan-June 2021 catalogue starts today!  So many goodies in this one (aren't there always?)!

Click on the Mini Catalogue photo on the right hand column to download a catalogue or contact me for a copy.

And of course, being January, it is Sale-a-bration time!  Spend $90  from ANY catalogue or the Clearance rack and you can choose an item from the Sale-a-bration brochure,  spend $180 get 2 and so on.  Click HERE to see what you can earn for FREE!

Contact me if you have any questions!

Thanks for visiting!

MERRY & BRIGHT ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA

 

 Stampin' Up! are having a ONE day sale tomorrow - 24th November 2020!

Nearly 700 items from the Annual Catalogue are 10% off !

What's on sale?

Stamp Sets 

Bundles (save another 10% on top of the bundle discount!)

Cardstock

Designer Series Paper

Ink pads/refills

Stampin Blends

Ribbon and embellishments

Tools, clear blocks, adhesives

Punches

Dies

SO many items it is easier to give you an exclusion list! Click here for the exclusions. 

Don't forget to use the Host Code to the right of this post to receive a free gift from me!

AND REMEMBER - this sale is for ONE day only - dont miss out!

Happy shopping!

Designer Series Paper on sale for the month of October!

 Stampin' Up! have been busy lately with all their specials!  This month it is 15% off selected Designer Series Paper!  You can order as many - or few- as you like, but remember it is only available for the month of October!  

Click here to see the pdf of papers included.

Please contact me if you have any questions or need assistance ordering.  Please use my host code to receive a small gift from me!

I have been busy making cards lately and will post some on here in the next few days.  Have really enjoyed getting back to my craft room after a bit of a break.  Hope you have had a chance to get some inky fingers too!

Thanks for visiting!

24 Hour Sale!!

Stock up on stamp sets at a discounted price! For one day only you can purchase select cling and photopolymer stamp sets at a 15% discount! This short, 24 hour sale is only available on Wednesday, 23rd September 2020. Don't miss out on these super savings - check out the stamp sets included below and start making your list!

Click HERE to download the list of stamps included in this sale.

As always, any questions please feel free to contact me.

Happy shopping!

Mini Catalogue Is Here!

Hello again! Seems like no time at all I let you know the Annual Catalogue was here, and today the Mini Catalogue is live!  This catalogue runs from 4th August 2020 to 4th January 2021.

You will want to look at this catalogue - lots of lovely things for Christmas, Halloween etc - and so many things can be used all year round.

Click on the picture to the right to download a copy, or contact me for a paper copy.

Enjoy looking!