Wonderful Waterfalls.

Hi all,

Today I've been having a blast creating some birthday and new baby cards using scored card to create a waterfall type effect

This is one of the birthday ones and i just loved using the Birthday Bash speciality designer series paper. Its so bright and refreshing. And Yay, it hasn't retired so its still available.....might have to get me some more!!!

The next ones were for a new baby, both unisex yet super cute. This stamp set is my favourite new baby set so far. I find it so simple yet totally versatile! Its called little sunshine and co ordinates (clever Stampin' up....would expect nothing less!!!) perfectly with the sweet dreams designer series paper and buttons. It seems an age ago that i held my youngest son in my arms....and id have loved to get creative with baby announcements and thank yous!! Oh well.....maybe when i'm a grandma....in years and years and years!!

My final play was this unisex birthday card with a bit of glitz. The glimmer paper sure stands out and gives it a Hollywood feel. I'm really sad to see this paper on the retired list :( But never fear....Stampin' up will always come back with new products to adore even more and i'm totally excited to discover whats in the new annual 2015/2016 catalogue. Which us demos get a sneaky look at tomorrow!!!! Yippee.

For you guys though, there's a little bit longer to wait. But remember the old saying....."the best things......" 

Please do leave me a comment if you would like to give me some feedback or show me your work. Stampin' up crafting is sharing remember!

Awesome.

Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper - 137783

Price: £11.50

Tangelo Twist A4 Cardstock - 133684

Price: £6.25

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents - 119246

Price: £4.50

Little Sunshine Clear Stamp Set - 138580

Price: £14.95

Sweet Dreams Designer Buttons - 137857

Price: £5.50

Sweet Dreams Designer Series Paper - 137782

Price: £9.95

Gold Glimmer Paper - 133719

Price: £4.50

2-3/8 Inch Scallop Circle Punch - 118874

Price: £15.50

Here's a little list of the gorgeous products i used and i hope i may have inspired you to have a go...i'd be more than happy to help you. Alternatively why not join my card craft class on the 30th may. Booking essential. This is just one of 4 cards we'll be making. 

See flyer below.

Well thats it from me,

thanks for stopping by,

Blog soon,

Yvonne xx

Ive been privileged to support MIND today!

Hi all, 

Just wanted to share a little of my day with you. Today i exhibited and sponsored a wedding and gift fair in aid of MIND the mental health charity. Its a charity close to my heart as I've worked within Mental Health for 16ish years and am a sufferer of depression myself.

It was lovely to meet so many couples planning their special day and share inspirations and ideas with them.

Im hopeful that some of them will consider making their own wedding products as i confidently told them and demonstrated how easy AND super economical it can be. Im so confident in stamping up products that they are a pleasure to recommend. It would be awesome to hear from some of them again maybe...... and maybe even support them with tuition and advice. Now thats something you don't get buying products from a shop! Love the relationship you can build with customers....i've made some very lovely friends through it!! Below is a few pics of my stall today and a couple of unflattering ones of me in the flow!! lol

Im really hoping that some more charity events come my way. I love the sense of purpose it brings!! Ive recently done Rainbows Africa and Tearfund and thoroughly enjoyed them both...... and lets hope the monies they raised make a difference xxx

As always thank you for stopping by!

Blog Soon

Yvonne xx

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Ever grateful xx

Baby, baby!!

Hi all,

Thank you for dropping by today. I've had such a busy week and at the weekend attended a training event in Birmingham where we shared some beautiful ideas and created some gorgeous projects all whilst learning something new and enjoying each others company. I had a wonderful time.

As part of the gathering we take along 5 projects we've recently made to inspire, challenge and share with each other. I'm going to show one of mine today which i really enjoyed making. Its so cute......and i LOVE cute!!

Its a sturdy little keepsake box with a covered window full of little thank you cards for new parents to give to loved ones. I think its a really sweet gift to give when a baby is born and super useful. The box can them be used to store cute keepsakes. There is something really lovely about creating a gift for someone from start to finish.... id be overjoyed to receive something similar....although not for a new baby, that ship has well and truly sailed!!!

So... what do you think?

Below is a list of the products i used for my project and by clicking on them you'll be taken to my online shop to browse or purchase if you feel you'd like a go!

Don't forget to get in touch if you need any advice or ant to share your products with me....that's the best part of creating.....the sharing!

Next week i'll be immersing myself in the world of weddings as i prepare to exhibit at a wedding fair in aid of MIND. I'll be back with some of my examples soon.....then we can indulge our romantic side together!!

Take care and as always huge thanks for joining me!!

Blog soon

Yvonne xx

A little pic of some of my lovely teammates from around the UK..... fancy joining? Message me!!

We welcome hobby demos...... the more the merrier!!

Kraft 12" X 12" Card Stock - 133674

Price: £5.50

Baby Bumblebee Wood Stamp - 137153

Price: £6.95

Hexagon Punch - 130919

Price: £14.25

Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - 129378

Price: £7.50

Aqua Painter - 103954

Price: £12.95

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad - 126944

Price: £4.95

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad - 131171

Price: £4.95

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad - 132708

Price: £5.50

Little Sunshine Clear Stamp Set - 138580

Price: £14.95

Sweet Dreams Designer Series Paper - 137782

Price: £9.95

Big Hello!

Hi all,

its been a while since i last blogged as ive been very busy with my children recently. They are 5, 7 and 11 and have had much busier lives than me recently! However i did manage to get a few Easter cards made and sent, one of which i wanted to share. I just love the colour of the card stock i used and think it looks great together. The shades are Bermuda Bay and some Sale A Bration Designer paper.. Really fun and edgy combo i thought!

So Sale A Bration may be over till next year now, but diving into some of the beautiful items in the spring/summer catalogues is definitely on the cards for me! Not to mention that Stampin Up have just added LOADS of cool items with up to 80% off to the clearance rack....some serious bargains to be had folks! Pop through to my online shop for a little nosey! 

And remember.....with the right products you can make some show stopping cards and gifts for your loved ones...totally unique anr far nicer than a bought one from a shop.

Give it a try.....and please share your work with me if you like....would love to see x

Coming up next for me is a weekend convention with some other fabulous Stampin Up demonstrators where we'll be sharing inspiration ideas and the love of our job. I need to make q fair amount of projects to take with me next week so i'll share my results soon.....

Blog soon,

Thanks so much for stopping by

Much Love

Yvonne

Happy Mothers Day, Happy Spring.

Hello all,

Its been a while since i last blogged as I've been so busy creating lots of  gorgeous mothers day cards that I've been commissioned to make. Ive decided to show off my favourite.... I've made this for my mum using the Moon Lake stamp set from Stampin Up and adore the outcome. With plenty of sparkles and lots of love i hope she really likes it! 

Hope you are all having a fantastic start to spring....... How gorgeous to see the sun,

Thanks for stopping by

Yvonne xx

Season of weddings is looming..... time to get romantic with this gorgeous gift box

I am such a fan of weddings....the venues, the flowers, the dress........I'm such a romantic and get all aquiver when the season to begin creating gorgeous wedding products arrives....not that it ever really goes away. Stampin Up are totally genius at creating the most beautiful and easy to use products to create something totally unique for your own big day. I've been married for 10 years in august and remember so vividly planning and how important it was that the day was personal to us with little touches that we'd made ourselves. If only id known about Stampin Up back then. From the invites to wedding favours to boxes for the cake.....its all there.

This week I sat a made a gift box for a wedding gift using the "for the new two" stamp set and a pre cut and scored flat fold box... super easy. Just a case of decorating it....which lets be honest is the BEST bit. 

I used the aqua painters to very lightly add a splash of summery meadow style colour to the project. The flowery decor is what we refer to as a "belly band" and it simply slides off the box and can be put back on if needed. I love gift packaging that you can put back to its beautiful former glory when you've got at the contents.  Find below a list of the products i used to create this, i'd love to give you some inspiration for your own big day and totally appreciate anyone who shops through me and would be only too pleased to become your Stampin Up craft demonstrator.

	Image	Sku	Name	Price
		124106	Kraft Gift Box (4)	£2.75	Remove
		134045	Corner Garden Wood-Mount Stamp Set	£15.95	Remove
		106549	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	£7.50	Remove
		103954	Aqua Painter	£12.95	Remove
		124389	Wisteria Wonder A4 Card Stock	£6.25	Remove
		137866	Sahara Sand 7/8" (2.2 Cm) Lace Trim	£6.25	Remove
		129327	Very Vintage Designer Buttons	£5.50	Remove
		119246	Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents	£4.50	Remove
		137855	Something Borrowed Embellishments	£6.25	Remove
		127526	Elegant Butterfly Punch	£14.25	Remove
		132058	Papillon Potpourri	£16.95	Remove
		131181	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad	£4.95	Remove
		126962	Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad	£4.95	Remove
		126944	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad	£4.95	Remove
		126985	Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad	£4.95	Remove
		126953	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad	£4.95	Remove
		124117	Dazzling Details	£2.25	Remove

Please have a little look at my other projects if your looking for some inspiration.

And don't forget about our awesome Sale-a-bration promotion where you earn a free gift from a fantastic exclusive selection for every £45 you spend exc delivery

The link for my online shop is above and please feel free to comment, share your own projects or just drop me a line to say hi.

Really appreciate you stopping by,

Blog soon,

Yvonne x