I have mostly been pottering about thinking about different things i could do with ribbon. I totally adore the striped grosgrain ribbon, the only problem is i never want to use it! Its great for making bow embellishments, so this evening i stuck with the bow theme, and put this bracelet together using the basic grey and daffodil delight ribbons.

Need a reason to smile?

We all need a reason to smile every now and then, and Stampin' up! are here to help! This month, you have the opportunity to purcase, or earn FREE! an exclusive stamp set...

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Get the Reason to Smile Set FREE when you spend £60 on any Stampin’ Up! products. Or purchase it at the regular retail price.

I must confess to not having even opened my set of these lovely stamps, due to spending a lot of time working on some my hush hush projects!! That will soon be rectified, I promise, and I'll be back to share some inspiration with you =)

Before i shoot off, i just want to share with you that signing up to be a Stampin' up! demonstrator is now even easier! There is now a link in my sidebar which will take you to the new online sign up forms. Now is a great time to sign up, with so many exiting new catalogues on there way, to help kick start you business, and if you sign up now you can preorder from our upcoming autumn winter seasonal (using your sign up discount), and next month you will be able to preorder from the new annual catalogue. the best bit is your minimums will not need to be met until the end of december. If you would like to discuss becoming a demonstrator, i'm more than happy to talk things through with you, so get in touch =)

I've been a terribly rubbish blogger recently, but i sort of have an excuse! I have taken a little step back from things and am currently working on some new offerings for you :) i havent been as neglectful of my facebook page so if you haven't already, please do check it out I'll be giving my facebook and blog a makeover soon (it could also mean a new blog!) so watch this space...

I have now received my copy of the new autumn/winter seasonal catalogue, & i can honestly say its amazing! There are some brilliant bundles and great kits for beginners so keep your eyes peeled for its launch on the 1st of september, if your lucky i might share some sneak peeks with you before then :)

While many of the things i have been working on are a bit hush hush & crafting has slowed now the kids are off school i will not just post and run without sharing something crafty with you.
This has already been shared on my facebook page (told you i've been less neglectful over there!) i was asked very last minute to make a wedding card post box, my brief was ivory, fancy & to fit possibly 90 cards, & i had 2 days to do it! This is what i came up with...

The paper party is over, but hot on its tail is a brand new, exclusive promotion. This month, when you spend £45 (before shipping and handling) you will receive an exclusive ribbon and brad pack worth £15.95.  If you earned the everyday enchantment paper pack during sale-a-bration, this is the perfect opportunity to earn some coordinating products. If you missed out on this gorgeous paper pack (or you just love it!),you will have the opportunity to purchase it for a limited time only.

Contact me today to place your order...

Great things are happening at Stampin' up!

Some exciting changes have been announced!
Going forward, Stampin' up! will be aligning our european catalogue with those in the US. Meaning, a larger annual catalogue containing all our core products (including those previously only available in the US), and two seasonal catalogues each year. These will also be larger than the mini catalogues we currently have, containing on trend and seasonal offerings.

This catalogue year will be a transition period for these changes to take place. Our 2012/2013 catalogue will launch 1st October as usual, however it will only run until the 30th June 2013. Ready for the release of the 2013/2014 catalogue.
We will see the first seasonal catalogue launch on the 1st September, and the Spring/Summer seasonal will arrive 1st February 2013.

I will be Starting a stampers 10 club on the 1st of September to run along side this transition period. The club will end just before the launch of the 2013/2014 catalogue, which you will receive on completion of the club, with no obligation to sign up again.
For more details of how the club works, please click on the hostess clubs tab.

Before you go and take a sneak peek at the US catalogue (I know you're going to!) I'll leave you with this card...

Products used...

Stamp sets

• Just Believe
• En francais
• Tea Shoppe

Ink

• Crumb cake
• Chocolate chip
• Soft suede
• Blushing bride
• VersaMark pad

Card

• Very vanilla
• Crumb cake
• Chocolate chip

Accessories

• Crumb cake seam binding ribbon
• Gold embossing powder
• Clear embossing powder
• Curly label punch

If you would like to order any of these products, drop me a line.

Apothecary art anniversary

I haven't had much time for crafting lately, with the half term and the kids being poorly :( luckily we did manage to get a little break over the weekend.
Now that all thats over, we are starting to get back to normality. I've been planning my next class (date to be confirmed), for a little sneak peek at what i'm planning go check out my facebook page
Today i'd like to share with you this anniversary card i made using my favourite stamp set, apothecary art and the co ordinating framelit dies.
I've used very vanilla and confetti cream cardstock as well as very vanilla satin ribbon. I stamped the image in crumb cake and coloured with lucky limeade and wisteria wonder, which i also used to stamp the sentiment (from teeny tiny wishes). My trusty scoreboard with its diagonal plate created the embossed effect which i then added pearls to as its for a 30th anniversary :)
I finally took my edgelits out the packet to create the scallop edge.
If you would like to purchase any of these products, do get in touch and i can organise an order with you.

During June, you will get a FREE package of Designer Series Paper when you buy three! Use this limited-time offer to stock up on all your favourites, including brand-new designs from the 2012 Summer Mini Catalogue.

Find a Designer Series Paper for every crafting occasion, every crafting project, and every creative mood.

• There is no limit to the number of free packages of Designer Series Paper you can earn.
• Specialty Designer Series Paper and hostess Designer Series Paper are not part of this promotion and cannot be redeemed through this offer.

*Click on the current promotions tab for details of our great hostess offer for June and July.*