Happy Home Christmas Card.

A lovely card handcrafted by myself and then showcased at a recent event where all the ladies recreated this for themselves. A really good opportunity to test out some great techniques and I have to say it was very successful. I think receiving a handmade christmas card is just lovely and feels very personal. 

Very simple to make and requires a Piece of Black card slightly smaller than you card front, I used a face cloth to make the snowy effect by dabbing it into the ink pad then onto the card. Then using a circular hole punch into the front. Using whisper white card stock for the feature plate and using the adorable Holiday Home stamp set from the AW catalogue, stamp an image to your liking and place the whisper white panel behind the black. Next stamp your sentiment on to the black card....i used the versamark glue pad and then embossed using the white embossing powder and the heat gun *cheeky tip.....the heat gun is an awesome christmas gift, so useful and fun to use!!! I then used a piece of crochet trim ribbon to wrap around the black card before sticking the black card to the white card. I used sticky 3d pads (called Stampin Dimensionals)  to add some great dimension. The other half of the sentiment used above which is in the same stamp kit I stamped on the inside in a lovely Real Red Ink. And thats it!!!! Below is a list of materials i used for your information and please let me know if you have any questions....always happy to hear from you!

Materials

Card

Whisper White card Stock; 106549 £7.50

Basic Black Card Stock; 124267 £5.50

Stamp Set 

Holiday Home (24 stamp set) Photopolymer 135095 £13.95

Ink Pads

Real Red; 126949

Basic Grey; 126981

Mossy Meadow; 133645

Tangelo Twist; 133646

All £4.95

Basic Black Stampin Write Marker; 100082 £2.95

Smoky Slate Stampin Write Marker; 131159 £2.95

Technique equipment.

Embossing Heat Tool: 129054 £25.95

Versamark Pad; 102283 £6.75

Emboss Powder; 109132 £4.50

Circle Punch 2 1/2" £15.50

Accessories

Venetian Crochet Trim 134581 £6.25

Check back in a few days when i'll reveal a new project on a budget!!!! For all those creative money savers.

Thanks for stopping by,

Blog Soon 

Yvonne x

Stocking filler?

Hi all, just had a little play in my craft room today and in 5 minutes had made this really chic bookmark! With christmas around the corner i think  this would be a lovely little addition to a gift for an avid reader!

This project really is SO easy to create!

This was created using the Scalloped Tag topper die which just has so many uses! I absolutely love it and its a firm favourite amongst my clients this year!

Fancy a go??

Click on my online shop for all materials!

MATERIALS

Scalloped Tag topper Punch : 133324 £20.95

Cardstock

Blackberry Bliss :  133682 £6.25

Very Vanilla : 106550 £7.50

Ink

Baked Brown Sugar : 131174 £4.95

Blackberry Bliss : 133642 £4.95

Stamps

Dictionary : 130348 £15.95

Skinny Mini Alphabet : 133665 £13.95

Tis the season....."nearly"

Hi Guys and Gals,

Ive finally decided to bite the bullet and concede that Christmas really is just around the corner and have made a start designing the first of my Christmas Cards. The one i have to show you all today will be part of the Limited Edition Charity card packs I'm creating..... (Message to order!!! 4 Limited Edition Handmade cards in different designs for £4) 

I got myself in the mood by indulging in a highly calorific treat of Honey and Almond Hot Chocolate and a Blueberry muffin from a rather well known coffee shop chain and got to it!!!!

Yes.....it was pretty lush!

So now to the card!!

This was really simple to make. A super cute polar bear on a crisp winters night! The autumn/winter catalogue really does have some beautiful stamp sets for the festive season and it can be tricky to choose....but i find this one so versatile!!

I curved the top edges of the card to give it a warm feel which draws your eyes in to the image. I also ripped the edge of some whisper white card stock to create the illusion of a fluffy white snow drift!

So....fancy having a go.....

BASE MATERIALS

Crumb Cake note cards and envelopes : 133766 £5.50

Whisper white card stock : 106549 £7.50

INKS/EMBOSSING POWDERS

Lost Lagoon Ink : 133644 £4.95

Basic Grey Ink : 126981 £4.95

Hello Honey Ink : 133643 £4.95

Gold Embossing Powder : 109129 £4.50

White Embossing Powder : 109132 £4.50

STAMPS

White Christmas (13 stamps) Photopolymer : 135767 £13.95

ACCESSORIES

1/8" Ribbon Gold (9 metres)  : 134583 £4.50

And that my lovelies is it! Please go to my online shop if you fancy treating yourself and feel free to send questions/queries or feedback as id love to hear from you!! Remember the great thing about crafting is the sharing xx

Blog Soon

Yvonne xx

Christmas Card

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to share with you my latest project!!

I'll be incorporating this design into my Philippa Hanna Limited Edition Card Packs and have begun to take pre orders already!

It was a REALLY simple project and looks so pleasant and tranquil!

Why not have a go at recreating this for someone you love. Below i'll leave a list of the materials I used to make this so feel free to visit the online shop and have a browse.

The great thing about this design is that it will co-ordinate with any sentiment and the peaceful colours are just beautiful! Stampin' Up seem to be so good at creating wonderful colours and making sure everything co-ordinates.... sure makes my job easier!

I am also taking ticket orders for the "evening with Philippa Hanna" on the 12th December at Oadby Baptist Church, Leicester. 

Please drop me a line if you would like one, they are £10 each.

Materials list;

Cardstock

Whisper White card for the card base and the stamped image 124302- £7.50 for 40 sheets.

Pistachio Pudding card stock. 131299 £6.25 for 20 sheets.

Stamps

Dictionary Wood Mount. 130348 £15.95

                 Clear mount. 130351 £12.95

Trust God Wood Mount. 132094 £17.95

                  Clear Mount. 126702  £ 13.95

White Christmas Photopolymer. 135767  £13.95

Inks

Baked Brown Sugar. 131174 £4.95

Basic Grey. 126981 £4.95

Hello Honey. 133643 £4.95

Blackberry Bliss. 133642 £4.95

Extras

Ribbon

Taffeta Ribbon in Old Olive. 119256 £5.25

Please feel free to leave feedback or any queries you may have, it would be great to hear from you.

Blog Soon

Yvonne xx

EXCITING NEWS!!!! AN EVENING WITH PHILIPPA HANNA!!!!

    So my exciting news is now official. I have been approached as a sponsor and fundraiser for the amazing Philippa Hanna to help raise funds for her to take on the HUGE Collabro 2015 tour as the support!!! For those of you who are unfamiliar, Philippa is a northern Lass whose lyrics are so inspiring and touching they really do change lives!
I first became a supporter of Philippa's about 18 months ago when i was introduced to her music. Her lyrics were so moving to me as a woman, a christian and a broken human! You really don't need to have any of the previous prerequisits to love her music however.........shes just an all round fabulous musician! 
As some of you will know I'm a christian and therefore have a huge interest in supporting Philippa to bring her extraordinary work to a secular society! And she is taking great strides......touring with Lionel Ritchie, Blue and next Collabro as well as song writing with some amazing celeb talents!
But this work doesn't come cheap...... i am passionate about Philippa reaching as many ears as will listen...... from the point of view of a woman, a mental health worker, a christian and a lover of natural unadulterated talent! 
So..........im sponsoring the packaging for the raffle prizes... Stampin up style!!!! And selling packs of my hand crafted christmas cards of which i will be donating 50% to Philippa's team through RocketFuel.
It promises to be a funfilled evening with lots of fun going on and a special performance from the lady herself! Please let me know if you are interested in tickets and i can help you with that.......but don't take my word for it......www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVNKj0fbMiU have a look!!!

Check out her single..."I am Amazing"

    DETAILS OF THE EVENT

FRIDAY DEC 12TH

7PM

OADBY BAPTIST CHURCH,

LEICESTER

LE2 5

Will keep you posted with updates of my work as the date draws closer!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Blog Soon

Yvonne xx

Crafting with Kids

Hi all,

I had the honour yesterday of doing a fun filled craft workshop for a 6th birthday party! It was so lovely......i prepared a bag of crafting goodies for each child and we made cards and gift boxes with gusto. The children were so excited to get started and you could hear a pin drop. The concentration on their faces was fantastic and the make and takes looked really fab! Such a great group of young children.
I was really hoping that the event would be a success but it actually surpassed expectation and I'm real chuffed with how it went. Im really hoping i'll get the chance to do more events for children in the future.
Please do let me know if you'd like more information, I'm fully DBS checked and am happy to work with you on theming etc. This party was with a Frozen theme and i was presented when i arrived with a fantastic frozen themed space to craft in!

This is a quote sent to me today from the Childs Mum...
"Hi there Yvonne, we just wanted to Thank you for yesterday. It was fantastic to see all the children engaged and having so much fun. It made it really easy for us with 3 other young children not to have to provide entertainment. Eva had such a great time and we're really grateful for how you worked with us to create such great ideas for the theming! Thank you!"
Joanna A (Mum to Eva)

For my parties i provide a hand crafted party bag of top quality crafting goodies for every guest and a special gift for the birthday child. Hand crafted Party invitations and Thank you cards, along with 2 crafting technique sessions aimed at the childs age for them to get stuck into. Approx 40 mins each! With a break in the middle for refreshments you may be serving. 
Here is a little photo of our card crafting session......look at the concentration! Amazing!!!

Will be back real soon with some projects I've got to share with you all....

i have a busy week ahead with 2 craft events....... LOVE MY JOB!!!!!!

Blog soon

Yvonne xx

Exciting Times

Well, since returning from my trip I've been approached with a very exciting opportunity which i can't wait to tell you. I'll keep you all posted and as soon as i am able to i will reveal all! This is such a fab job!!!!!!
Ive also spent the day having a lovely creative session on my Tunisian inspired work.....will post pics tomorrow! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Blog Soon
Yvonne xx