Tuesday 13 November 2012
A new chapter… A new home & a new Craft Room!
Thursday 25 October 2012
Christmas Card Buffet Workshop - Berkshire
Hi All,
Well I am running a Christmas Card Buffet session.
The session is on
Monday 12 November - From 7:45pm
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Price is £15and includes everything you need to make them as well as their envelopes, plus Tea & Coffee and maybe even cake!
All abilities are welcome.
If you are interested please either email me (sassystampers@gmail.com) and I will send you details of how to book and pay. Please do pass this on to anyone else that you know who might like to come.
Look forward to seeing you soon
Happy Crafting,
Elaine
ww.thesassystampers.com
Wednesday 17 October 2012
Candy Canes
Aren’t these just gorgeous? I first got the idea when blog hopping around the internet. Now the project stuck there in the back of my mind but the blog where I saw it hasn’t. So apologies to whoever you are that first had it on your blog – please get in touch so I can credit the idea back to you.
I took a strip of Real Red Cardstock that was 12 cm longer than the candy cane and wider than the hook at the top. You can get the candy canes in different sizes so you’ll need to cut it to size depending on the ones you have. I know there are some very cute little ones around.
On mine I scored the Real Red cardstock at around 6cm to provide the flap. The background was made using Whisper White cardstock cut approximately 0.5cm smaller than the Real Red width and the length to under the score line. The tiny background was made using the little stamps from the Polar Party stamp set in Real Red, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive.
Using my Crop-a-dile, I punched 2 holes to go either side of the candy cane and threaded some gorgeous dotty ribbon through that I had left over from an old project. It really just lent itself to this project. However, if I had had any left I would have used the Old Olive Scallop Dots Ribbon from the catalogue.
I stamped the Christmas Greeting in Real red using the stamp from the Tags til Christmas stamp set and punched it out using the Scallop Square punch.
If you are worried that the candy cane might move just add a couple of Mini Glue dots to the back of it before popping it onto the card and tying the ribbon.
That it for now.
Back Soon
Monday 15 October 2012
New Class Date and a Thank You.
Sunday 14 October 2012
New Annual Catalogue!
Woo Hoo, it’s here, and it’s bigger and better. The all New, All Fabulous Annual Catalogue.
We asked (well begged really) and Stampin’ up! listened! We asked for more Stamp Sets, we got it. We asked for more Sizzix Dies, we got it! We asked for a catalogue just like the one in the USA, and Oh Boy did we get it! OK there are a few tiny little things that aren’t the same but, we sure did get 98% of it. And I can tell you IT IS FAB!!!
There are so many new, fabulous items, I just don’t know where to start! So instead of making a list, I'll just post up some fab projects for you to see using lots of the new goodies from this Annual Catalogue over the next few days.
What’s that I hear you say? “I’d love a free copy of this catalogue!” Really? Well, get in touch and I'll be happy to post one off to you*. But don’t delay, this offer of a free Annual Catalogue will run out on Halloween (31st October 2012)
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Happy Crafting
Monday 1 October 2012
Welcome to the Blog Hop.
Hello there,
Thanks for stopping by. Today’s post is part of a large Blog Hop, so I hope you have a large cup or glass of something, and you're sitting comfortably so we can begin…
Now hopefully, if you are following the Blog Hop, you’ll have come from Erika’s blog, where I am sure you have seen truly inspiring creations. If you have only just joined us, welcome. I have included the full list of blog participants at the end of this post if you want to start at the beginning, plus you’ll be able to hop to next person from me toward the end of my post.
So without further ado, here is my New Catalogue Creation for you…
The basis for my card and the mini drawers was the fabulous new Patio Party Designer Series Papers.
Colour Combo - Baja Breeze, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, Whisper White.
I just love the striking mix of colours. I teamed it up with the co-ordinating Make a Cake stamp set. The greeting is from the very wonderful Itty Bitty Banners stamp set that has co-ordinating Sizzix Framelits.
The cake was stamped in our very new in-colour Midnight Muse. Not only is the colour new, but so is the ink pad – all our inkpads will be moving over to this new, juicer ink pad with a firm foam rather than felt pad. It allows for much better stamping, especially on the more solid images. The little flowers were punched out using the flower punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack. I used the Modern Label Pinch to give the embellishment an interesting shape.
The banner message is as I said before, from the Itty Bitty Banners stamp set that has been cut using it’s co-ordinating Sizzix Framelits, and a couple of Basic pearls added.
Onto the little gift drawers,
Aren’t they just so sweet? I love them. I was trying to think what i would put in the as a gift. Maybe earrings? Money? Chocolate? I am sure there are plenty of little goodies that can go in there.
The drawers are actually 3 little handmade matchboxes, stacked on top of each other and bound together using the same Patio Party DSP and Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon that is on the card.
Well, I hope that you have enjoyed my little project today. Please feel free to leave a comment – I love hearing what you think.
Don’t forget if there is anything that you have seen today that you would love to order, please do get in touch. You can give me a call on 07825 655 044 or email me at sassystampers@gmail.com.
If you would like to receive up to date information from my blog add you email address on the ‘follow my posts by email’ link found on the right hand side of my blog or use the Subscribe now Icon at the bottom. You can also join my site using Google friends or follow me on Twitter or Facebook using the links at the bottom of the blog.
Please pop over to Nicky’s blog for more fabulous projects.
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Crafting.
Blog Hop List:-
1 - CreativeIdeas_Laura http://laura-creativeideas.blogspot.com
2 - Margaretk21 - http://makingpapercrafts.blogspot.com
3 - Angela www.sparklycards.blogspot.co.uk
4 - Leanie - www.beautifulimpressions.co.uk
5 - Alison - www.craftingalison.blogspot.com
6 - Beckie - www.bextiesandstickytape.blogspot.com
7 - Gill - http://lilybygilly.wordpress.com
8 - Diane - http://craftwithstyle.blogspot.com
9 - Dawn - www.tartanstamper.blogspot.com
10- Zoë http://www.stampingscene.blogspot.com
11- Fiona W - http://oakfieldcrafts.blogspot.com
12- Elaina - http://moulinrougestamps.blogspot.co.uk
13- Anne-Marie - http://classycrafters.blogspot.co.uk
14- Sarah - http://esellek.blogspot.co.uk
15- Vronnie - http://vronstampin.blogspot.co.uk
16- Christa - http://serendipity-stamping.blogspot.co.uk
17- RuthE - http://pearsonifiedcrafting.blogspot.co.uk
18- CarolynUK - http://stampaholix.blogspot.co.uk/
19- Amanda - http://thecraftspa.blogspot.com
20- Patricia - http://stampinbeckscraft.blogspot.com
21- Tara - http://ihaventgotacleverblogname.blogspot.co.uk
22- Emma (Citaborca) - http://cocktailofcard.blogspot.co.uk/
23- Emma H - http://www.emma-letsstamp.blogspot.co.u
24- Sarah Scribbles - http://card-delights.blogspot.com
25- Sarnie - http://www.kraftybiker.blogspot.com/
26- Sharon - http://all-inked-up-sharon.blogspot.co.uk
27- Lynn - http://www.heavenlycrafts.com/stampinheaven/
28- Emma - http://www.emma-daye.blogspot.com
29- Erika - http://twintroublescreations.blogspot.co.uk/
30- Elaine - http://thesassystampers.blogspot.co.uk/
31- Nicky - http://nickyjohncock.blogspot.com
32- Jane - http://cheshiredesignhouse.blogspot.com/
33- Kara - http://karascraftycorner.blogspot.com/
34- Ally - http://www.serendipitypapercuts.blogspot.com
35- Clare (Sparkle) - http://www.sparklecrafts.blogspot.com
36- Julie H (craftybug) - http://www.the-crafty-bug.blogspot.com
37- Jane (browniow) - http://www.janeiowcraftycreations.blogspot.com/
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Thursday 27 September 2012
Wednesday 19 September 2012
Big Top Scrapping
The Big Top Birthday Designer Series papers are just fabulous for children's party scrapping. They are such fun bright papers and have fabulous Quick Accents to match beautifully for a quick fun layout.
Here’s 3 that I made while staying with my friend and fellow demo Rachel Booth and are based on her designs.
Hey look, I used buttons……..
And more buttons……..
Unfortunately this set of papers is retiring soon so if you would like to get your hands on some before they’re gone get in touch today.
Happy Scrapping!
Friday 14 September 2012
Leadership Swaps - Part1
Remember a previous post I talked about my recent training with Stampin’ Up! called Leadership? And as part of the training we get to swap ideas with other demonstrators from around the UK.
Today is part 1 of 2 showcasing some of those swaps…..
First up is this one made by Sharon Gronow. I love the idea of it being a postcard – who wouldn’t want to receive a handmade post card like that? The jar from perfectly preserved is fab!
Next up is from Nicole Foinette . I love the cards base that Nicole used called Naturals Ivory which wasn’t in my stash…But will be soon as it is totally gorgeous and I just had to have it! I love the Vellum that Nicole used for her jar. Can I buy the set just to have the jar???
So how about this for a Halloween treat? It was made by Joanne Penney It’s a fab little Cauldron treat bag made from the Window Frames Framelits in the Autumn/Winter Seasonal Catalogue.
And how about this for a fun Halloween or even a little boy’s card. This was made Karen Young
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing some of the lovely swaps that I received. I’ll bring you more soon.
Thursday 6 September 2012
Leadership Training and Swaps!
Part of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator means that we get to go to some very cool and fun training events such as Convention, Leadership and regional training. One of the things that all Demonstrators love about being at any of the training events is seeing tons of new product on display and taking part in “Swaps”.
Many demonstrators will make a whole stack of card fronts of the same design (or not as some do not like the repetition ;-) ) and then will swap with other demonstrators for their creations. Its a great way to get ideas and see product that you may not have bought yourself.
This time I managed to get around 30 swaps done myself and so brought some fabulous ones home with me. I am going to show case a few of them over the next few posts and where possible credit them to the person who made them. Unfortunately some do not have the person’s details on, so if it is your creation please let me know so I may credit it back to you.
Here is my swap –
This time I went without making an actual card but instead chose to make Christmas Tags. The base is Lucky Limeade cut using the tag from the two tags die. Notice the Shimmery White snowflake? That’s from the new Autumn Winter catalogue. It’s the mid size Snowflake from the gorgeous Snow Flurry Bigz Die.
Now have you spotted the Bling?? Oh my gosh, I love love love it! In case you hadn’t noticed I do like my bling. Sorry got distracted by shiny stuff! The Champagne Glimmer paper is gorgeous. Full of sparkle and no mess when cutting or punching it out. So no loss of glitter and no glittery mess! The small 1 ¼” Scallop Circle punch is just so delicate.
The little Christmas Tree comes from the Merry Minis punch pack which includes the tree, a star and a mini Christmas bauble. And they match the Merry Mini’s stamp Set in the AW catalogue.
I used Whisper White Craft ink and the sentiment from the Delightful Dozen Stamp Set to finish off the project.
I’ll post up some of the swaps I got in return from my fellow demonstrators in my next few posts.
Happy Stamping!
Wednesday 5 September 2012
We’re so excited.. New Autumn & Winter Catalogue!
Oh my goodness, we are being so spoilt by Stampin’ Up! Have you seen the fabulous new Autumn & Winter Seasonal Catalogue yet?
You can see a copy of it here or contact me a sassystampers@gmail.com for a free copy posted to you.
It’s jam packed full of fabulous, scrummy and just downright gorgeous stamps, cutting dies and accessories. Not only that there are bundles of goodies at a discount…yep that's right at a discount!
You can see the names of the bundles on Page 2 of the catalogue which will also tell you where in the catalogue they appear. My favourite, like most is the Ornament bundle which can be used, along with other items, to make the stunning decoration on the from of the catalogue.
So if you just love a Halloween treats, or want to send a Hanukkah card or gift then this catalogue has it all.
Get in touch today and place your order. You can email me at sassystampers@gmail.com or call on 07825 655 044
I look forward to hearing from you soon.