A quick catch up...

I've been a neglectful blogger lately... I promise to do better! I've got lots of things i want to share with you but as i'm on my phone you'll have to wait for all the details (& pictures) from (my first) regional training event! It was a great day and provided me with lots inspiration, but more on that later :)

Saturday saw my first ever craft group, it wasnt a huge turn out, which was lucky as i've moved the venue to my new crafting area (which is still harpers brook!). Although its a smaller area, it allows for more crafting time. i'm thinking of including lunch at the next one, let me know what you think.

It was nice to just relax and craft which i don't get to do very often (its usually speed crafting around the kids!) i'll leave you with some of my project from the day using the tickets and tags simply scrappin' kit.

Scrapbooking workshop sneak peeks

On the 26th may i will be holding a scrapbooking workshop at mocha mama in kettering, we will be making about 8 6x6 layouts and using items from the adorable nursery nest product suite.

I really love this collection of products, its perfect for children and babies, but its not overly cute so that you wouldn't use it for anything else!

This workshop is aimed at all levels, from beginner onwards. we will be using a variety of punches, dies and embellishments to enhance the layouts.

All materials are provided, and please feel free to 'play' with my layouts to create something that suits you, i won't be offended =)

I hope to see you there!
If you can't make the workshop or have a different theme in mind. Please get in touch and i can arrange a workshop or demonstration for you.

Apothecary Art

 I am absolutely loving this stamp set from the summer mini, and the added bonus with this set is the matching set of framelit dies, no scissors needed!

Tonight  I am going to share just  a couple of projects using this set (i can't seem to stop using it and the framelits...they are so useful) firstly a simple 6x6 layout i came up with while crafting with my upline vicky (go check out her twitterpated owl!), she actually had to ban me from using the set as i kept using it instead of sets i don't have =)

please excuse some of these pictures as my camera died so i had to take some on my phone. I really love the simplicity of this layout.

This next project i'm still playing with but i wanted to share it anyway!

This bit is actually finished, i've used the new framelit dies for the body of this little gift bag and decorated with the new attic boutique DSP, the catalogue really does not do these papers justice, they are gorgeous and just a little bit different.

i am currently toying with different ideas for what to put inside my gift bag

I thought i might make a few mini note cards (using the framelits again) and maybe a little stack of tags, tied with the new bakers twine (you have to try this its so soft and lovely)

I'm also considering maybe a little tag/mini book, will keep you posted on that one =) Thats all for now as i must get on with my swaps etc. for regional training soon.
If you would like to order any of the products i've used or would like a demonstration of any items please do get in touch.

It's arrived!

We have waved goodbye to the spring mini and all the lovely products it held, but hot on its heels is the fabulous summer mini catalogue, full of gorgeous, exciting new products. Please click the link in the side bar to check out all the great thing on offer, or get in touch with me if you would like me to send you a copy. I will be back later to share some projects with you but for now i am going to share with you all the exciting things happening at stampin up! now May has arrived!

Not only do we have a fabby new Mini, we have an amazing offer for anyone who signs up as a demonstrator during May and a brand new starter kit! the starter kit is now fully customisable, so you can choose exactly which products you want/need to accompany your business suplies, and, even better is that the price is now only £99, so you can get your business started for under £100. If that isn't enough for you, anyone who signs up during May will receive free convention registration(worth £149)! Check out the join my team tab or contact me for a no obligations chat if you would like more details.

And last (for now!) but by no means least we have the new simply scored diagonal board to accompany the simply scored board making its debut in the summer mini. click the link in the side bar for more details.