Thursday, 9 May 2013

Partial Die Cut with Stampin' Up! Framelits

I posted this card using the Tea Shoppe Stamp Set and promised you a tutorial to show how to do a partial cut using the Stampin' Up! Framelits.


I used the Ovals Collection Framelits available in the Spring / Summer Catalogue. I add a piece of magnetic sheet to the pack which helps hold the dies in place.


Stamp the image to one side of a piece of card stock.  You need to use an image which is relatively easy to cut round (unless you like fiddly cutting!)


Select the size of Framelit you wish to use and place it over the image.


Using a pencil, draw round the inside of the Framelit up to the image.


Carefully cut round the image inside the pencil line using Paper Snips. You will need to cut along the image past the pencil line so that when you slip the die UNDER the cut out image you can line up the die with the pencil line.


Run this through the Big Shot using the normal sandwich for Framelits (you can use a sticky note to keep the die in place).


Remove the framelit and you are left with a partial cut out. 


Here is another card I made using the same technique and a different stamp set - Henry Says.  The elephant's truck is perfect for cutting round.  I hope you will agree he is rather cute!


Hopefully this tutorial makes sense - if you have any questions please leave me a comment.

Friday, 3 May 2013

Tea Shoppe Swap using Partial Cutting Technique

I have finally got round to taking some photos and have some cards to share with you! I made this card for my swap at the Pinkies Team Weekend in Birmingham a couple of weeks ago.  I used the Tea Shoppe Stamp Set which is one of my favourites. I also used the Ovals Collection Framelits and a technique called partial cutting which I love!



The cup image was stamped onto Naturals Ivory card using Not Quite Navy Ink (sadly retiring). A partial oval was then cut out using the Big Shot and one of the framelits. I have done a tutorial to show you how to do this - so make sure you pop back this weekend.

The flower image was then stamped over the card using River Rock ink (another retiring colour) to create the background and the edges sponged in the same colour ink. A piece of River Rock card was run through the Big Shot using the Honeycomb Embossing Folder. The card base is Not Quite Navy.  The sentiment was cut out using the Bitty Banners Framelits and embellished using a flower from the fabulous Flower Trim - I love this product! A Not Quite Navy 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon bow and some Pearl Basic Jewels finished off the card.


We had a blast in Birmingham! I love my Pinkie friends and we didn't stop laughing or crafting all weekend. We also got to meet some of the lovely Dutch ladies - thank you Caroline for the photo above! Take a peek at Caro's blog - she is a hugely talented crafter.

Here is a list of the Stampin' Up! Products used to make today's card:
Stamp Sets: Tea Shoppe
Inks: Not Quite Navy, River Rock
Cardstock: Naturals Ivory, Not Quite Navy, River Rock
Punches: Corner
Big Shot: Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, Oval Collection Framelits
Other: Not Quite Navy 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Flower Trim, Pearl Basic Jewels

Don't forget that the discontinued colours (card, ink and accessories) are only available while stocks last so don't leave it too late if you NEED to stock up on your favourites!

If you would like to order any of these products please either email me or give me a call on07530 368466 and I will be happy to help.


Wednesday, 1 May 2013

This and That - New from Stampin' Up!

Welcome to May! I am so excited by the new product range that Stampin' Up! have introduced today.  This and That is a journaling set - I have always had a notebook on the go for capturing memories, thoughts and ideas so this will be perfect! Have a look at this cute video which will explain more:


So did you spy all the products?  There is a spiral-bound journal, 3 rolls of washi tape, 12 sheets of coordinating patterned paper,4 sheets of stickers and an amazing rotary date stamp. 


These products will debut in the new 2013/2014 Annual Catalogue which is released on 1 July BUT Stampin' Up! are giving us all the chance to get them during May - and even better if you order all 5 products you get the bundle at 15% discount!

131268Epic Day This and That Journal£9.95
130814Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper£9.95
131463Remember This and That Rotary Stamp£5.50
131271Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers£4.50
131269Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape£4.50
133905Epic Day This and That Bundle
Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until May 31.
£29.24
15% Off Retail Value!




What would you put in your journal? I can't wait for mine to arrive and will have lots of ideas to share with you. If you want to get your hands on one contact me and I will be happy to help.

Don't forget you can still get more for your money with extra hostess benefits - place an order for £250 and choose £65 worth of products free! Or join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator and get £155 worth of products for just £99! These offers end 30th May 2013.

Monday, 15 April 2013

More Great Offers from Stampin' Up!

The sun is shining and Stampin' Up are spoiling us as well - what more could we want?

If you host a party of £250 or more between 15 April and 30 May 2013 you will get an extra £25 in hostess benefits - meaning you would be able to chose £65 of FREE products! What would you spend that on? 

Why not invite some friends round for a party and I will do the rest! 


It is not only hostesses who are being spoiled. Join Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator before 30 May 2013 and you will get an extra £25 worth of products in your starter kit. This is in addition to all the other benefits you get when joining. What have you got to lose?

More details here - or why not give me a call on 07530 368 466 for a no obligation chat?


Friday, 5 April 2013

Colour Refresh - The Discontinued Subtles

Stop press! I have made a card!  It is a really quick and simple one as I wanted to show you a couple of things.

I told you yesterday about the exciting Colour Refresh we will be seeing in the new Annual Catalogue (out on 1 July 2013). This card showcases the four colours in the current Subtles Collection that we will be losing - namely Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery.  


Do you recognise the punch? Yep, the Petite Curly Label Punch was one of the fabulous items that was available during Sale-a-bration. Well it is here to stay and is now available to order. It will also carry forward to the New Annual Catalogue.


So to the card! The card base is Naturals White. The image is from the Ciao, Baby! Stamp Set in the Spring / Summer Catalogue. It was stamped in Baja Breeze ink and punched out with the Petite Curly Label Punch. Shapes were also punched in the four retiring subtle colours and arranged on the card. The ribbon is Certainly Celery 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (which will also be discontinued).  The sentiment was popped up using Stampin' Dimensionals and the bottom corners rounded using the Corner Punch.


Ciao' Baby! Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!

Here is a list of the Stampin' Up! Products used to make today's card:

Stamp Sets: Ciao, Baby!
Inks: Baja Breeze
Cardstock: Naturals White, Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery.  
Punches: Petite Curly Label, Corner
Other: Certainly Celery 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon 

Don't forget that the discontinued colours (card, ink and accessories) are only available while stocks last so don't leave it too late if you NEED to stock up on your favourites!

If you would like to order any of these products please either email me or give me a call on07530 368466 and I will be happy to help.

Thursday, 4 April 2013

Stampin' Up! Colour Refresh!



How exciting! Stampin' Up! have announced that we will be having a colour refresh when the new Annual Catalogue is launched on 1 July 2013.  

However don't panic! We will be keeping the four Colour Families - Brights, Regals, Subtles and Neutrals but they will include 10 new colours (six of which are returning In Colors from previous years). Some colours have been moved around and there will be four brand-new colours. 

You can see the changes in the table below:


So what does this mean for you? Well, as from today all the card, ink and accessories in the discontinued colours will only be available WHILE STOCKS LAST so if you have any colours you can't be without do get in touch NOW.

The new colours will be available from 1 July when the new Annual Catalogue is launched - I for one can't wait!

If you would like to place an order please either email me or give me a call on07530 368466 and I will be happy to help.

Friday, 1 February 2013

Spring has sprung with Stampin' Up!

Could there be a better way to welcome in February? Stampin' Up! are really spoiling us for their 25th Anniversary Year! Today sees the launch of the 2013 Spring / Summer Catalogue and it is simply gorgeous.


The catalogue is packed with new stamp sets, tools and embellishments to brighten up your crafting. And as you have come to expect with Stampin' Up! - it all coordinates! 

You can click on the image in the side bar to browse the catalogue on line or email me and I will pop a copy in the post to you.

Don't forget that you will also receive FREE Sale-a-bration goodies with any orders of £45 or more.

I will be later with some of my favourites ........