Christmas Wreath

No, I'm not wishing the year away & starting my Christmas projects early! This is a wreath I made before Christmas, but never got round to showing it off!

It was easy to make, but quite time consuming! I've used Stampin' Up! products where possible, including the gorgeous Cherry Cobbler ink - my favourite red!

The wreath has now been carefully packed away, ready for display when Christmas finally does arrive this year!

There's No Place Like Home

Morning! Just a quick post today to show you a project I made last year - There's No Place Like Home.

This is made using an empty wooden embellishment container - it was already painted grey, so I just added some background paper, cut up a stamped image into 9 equal squares & added some lace & embellishments!

I love how it's turned out - I've been making quite a few home decor items recently, as sometimes it's nice to make something for yourself to keep!

My Latest Creation...

Inspired by Maxine (of Maxine's Melange, which is now closed), I have created my version of the chair pin cushion:

The chair is from a doll's house furniture set, made from MDF, that I had to build! I then painted it with white acrylic as the base coats, then a couple of coats of antique white & finished off with a coat of gold Spray & Sparkle.

The cushion has been made using Stampin' Up!s Spice Cake designer fabric & the cotton reel has been made using chipboard, card & Stampin' Up!s Spice Cake designer series paper. I think the delicate patterns & colours really suit this type of project.

 

I've really enjoyed making this & it's inspired me to move on to other miniature projects. I'm currently making a dresser! I'll post some pics when I've finished it.

Let me know if you fancy making something like this & I'll arrange a class!

Hostess Bonus Promotion

Dates: 1 November – 15 December 2011

Details: Hostesses who host a £300+ workshop from 1 November – 15 December, will receive the Paisley Petals Bundle Set and a package of Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper—up to a £33.90 value–for FREE in addition to the regular hostess benefits!

Qualifying hostesses can choose between the wood- or clear-mount Paisley Petals Set.

Click the image above for full details.

Contact us if you wish to book a home party.

New Stampers 10 Club starting....

A new Stampers 10 club will be starting soon (as soon as we have enough members sign up!). This is your chance to earn hostess benefits without the hassle of hosting a workshop. All you have to do to take part is purchase a minimum of £15 of Stampin' Up! products each month for 10 months. That's a couple of jumbo wheels or a stamp set or some inks.....etc. etc. It's a great way of building up your Stampin' Up! stash without breaking the bank AND you get to be the "virtual hostess" for one of the months, earning hostess pounds to spend in the catalogue.

Here’s how it works:

When you host a workshop, you need a minimum of £150 in sales to qualify for hostess benefits

·         In a Stampers 10 club there are 10 members

·         The club runs for 10 months

·         Each member agrees to spend a minimum of £15 per month, before postage (which is 50p per month)

·         Each month a different club member is chosen to be the hostess

·         You do not actually have to host a workshop – it’s like having a virtual party

·         When it’s your turn to be the hostess, you are guaranteed to receive a minimum of £25 in hostess pounds to spend on anything in the catalogue, including the exclusive, hostess-only specially-priced products. Click here to see more about hostess benefits.

·         You’ll also get a free copy of the catalogue, if you don’t already have one

It’s that simple!

Just think – hostess benefits without having to clean your house, prepare food or invite guests…what a deal! Membership DOES have its benefits!

If you’re interested, please contact us as soon as possible to take advantage of this great opportunity.

Please note that you will be required to sign a Stampers 10 club agreement in order to participate.

Click here to view a sample Stampers 10 Club Agreement (pdf format).

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. Don't forget to click the "contact us" link above if you're interested in joining - then I can get the paperwork off to you & we can get the club going!

Jingle....Jingle....It's that time of year again!!

Our workshop calendar has just been updated with lots of new festive workshops & they'll suit all abilities. There's lots of card making workshops, gift making, decorations, bags, tags & more! Pop along to see our workshop schedule here - there's something for everyone!

Hope to see you at a workshop soon!

Book your Stampin' Up! workshop today!

I'm taking workshop bookings today so if you fancy an afternoon or evening of stamping, creative fun with your friends, then get in touch! Earn free Stampin' Up! goodies! Click the image to find out more about hosting a workshop.

Be Part of the In Colour Crowd!

A new Idea Book & Catalogue means new In Colors—a collection of fresh and trendy colours that are introduced each year. And during October, you can get select 2011-2013 In Color products for FREE when you join the Stampin’ Up! family!

Join in October and get the Card Stock and Classic Pad In Color Kit—containing five Classic Stampin’ Pads and an assortment of A4 card stock in Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, and Island Indigo—absolutely FREE! 

Click the image to find out more!

New 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Catalogue is Here!

The new 2011-2012 catalogue has arrived & it's full of fantastic great new products. Go on....take a peek!! Click the main image to find out more or click the catalogue image in the right hand column to view the new Stampin' Up! catalogue online.

The Mini's Here!

At last - the 2011 Mini Catalogue has arrived! Full of great new products, you won't want to miss taking a look. Like die cutting? Stampin' Up! have teamed up with Sizzix & now bring you the Big Shot plus fabulous exclusive dies that you can't get anywhere else. Plus lots of new stamp sets, papers, accessories.....!! Click the main image to view the mini in pdf format. Contact me anytime to place an order! Shirley

Sale-a-Bration 2011

It's that time of year again - Sale-a-Bration time - where you can earn free stamp sets!! Yay!!

Get FREE stamp sets by doing any of the following:

Spend

You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you spend £45 on Stampin' Up! merchandise (product sales before shipping and handling). There's no limit—for every £45 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!

Host

You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you host a workshop of at least £300 (product sales before handling and shipping)—this is in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

Join

During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set—a value of up to £44.95—from our current Idea Book and Catalogue!

The Sale-A-Bration promotion starts on 30 December 2010 and runs through 28 February 2011, so don't miss your chance to earn free products! Contact us today to book your workshop or learn more about this promotion. We have a full-colour Sale-A-Bration brochure full of beautiful project ideas you can make using these limited-edition Sale-A-Bration sets. You can also view the Sale-A-Bration brochure online.

Stampin' Up! Christmas Bundle Promotion

The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in & Christmas is creeping closer & closer......... but to cheer you up, order some qualifying goodies for making your Christmas cards & Stampin' Up! will include some FREE ribbon in your order! Yay!!

Click on the image for more information & thanks for looking!

Shirley

Now Accepting Credit Cards!!!

Great news!!! You can now pay for your Stampin' Up! goodies via credit card! Yay!!

For full details & Q&As, click the credit card logos.

Contact us if you want to place an order or host a workshop!

Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue

It's here at last! The new catalogue is now out & it's full of new products & lovely new colours! Click the image to view the catalogue online.

Now would be a great time for you to host a home workshop, which gives you the chance to earn FREE products & brand new hostess sets! Contact me for further information.

Last Chance

You may have seen this article in the September newsletter, but just in case you missed it, this is your last chance to purchase some of Stampin' Up!'s great products.

With the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue just around the corner, it’s time to bid a fond farewell to several of Stampin' Up!'s favourite stamps and accessories in order to make room for exciting new products. Items on the Last Chance List are only available while supplies last. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Plus, in a rare promotion, select retiring products are up to 50 percent off! Don’t miss this last chance to get them. Click the image above to view more information and to see the list (pdf format).

I'll be placing an order on 28/9/10, so you have until then to get your orders & payment to me. Email me to place an order.

Thanks in advance!

Shirley

Open House Sunday 27th June

I'm having an Open House on Sunday 27th June, where I'll be demonstrating 3 of Stampin' Up!s new colours, showing what's happening with the planned colour renovation & there'll be a free make & take project, as well as refreshments & a chance to win some gorgeous stamp sets. I'll also be offering a fantastic deal on some of the retiring colour products. The event is free, so come along & see the lovely new colours!

Although this is an Open House event, there'll be 2 main sessions - 2-4pm & 7-9pm. If you'd like to attend this event, please either register online on our events page, or email me, detailing which session you'd like to attend. I'd love to see as many of you as possible! Click here to visit the workshop schedule page.

Shirley

Extra Hostess Benefits

Extra! Extra! Stampin’ Up! hostesses get extra hostess rewards 1 June-31 July, in addition to the already fantastic hostess benefits!

From 1 June-31 July, Stampin’ Up! hostesses can earn an EXTRA £20 to use toward Stampin’ Up! products of their choice when they host a workshop totaling £250 or more in product sales!
This extra benefit is in addition to the standard hostess benefits they receive when they host a workshop.

These hostess rewards are only one benefit of hosting a workshop. When you host a workshop, you also get to spend time with friends and family, as well as learn exciting new crafting techniques and project ideas from your personal stamping expert. Contact me to discuss hosting your own Stampin' Up! workshop.

New Products

Beginning 1 May 2010, you’ve got eleven new products from Stampin’ Up! to choose from! With three exclusive new colours, along with coordinating card stock and Designer Series paper, your creative possibilities are endless!

If you like ribbon, grab some gorgeous polka dot grosgrain while stocks last plus there's some lovely designer series paper called Cottage Wall. The 3 new colours will be making it into the next catalogue - there's a massive colour shake up on the way, but more on that over the coming months. Click on the image above for full details of the offer.

If you'd like to order any of the new products - or any products from the main or mini catalogues, then just contact me!

Shirley

New Stampin' Up! 2010 Mini Catalogue

The 2010 Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogue is here!! Hurray!! It's jam packed with lovely stamp sets, papers, embellishments & more - click the image to see the online version or contact me if you'd like a "proper" copy sent to you.

I have the 2nd of my mini catalogue launch parties tonight & I have lots of photos to upload, as I haven't posted in a while, so be prepared for a few catch up posts over the coming days!

I hope you love the mini as much as I do! If you'd like to earn some free goodies & one of our lovely hostess sets, then contact me about hosting your own Stampin' Up! home workshop.

Shirley

Stampin' Up! March Offer - Perfect Pair promotion

Dates: 1 - 31 March 2010

Details: Buy a qualifying stamp set and receive the coordinating punch for 20 percent off! Plus, be the first to purchase the brand-new Full Heart punch—now available in the United Kingdom for one month only (or while supplies last)!

Click here to view full details of the qualifying stamp sets