Ornament Keepsake Decoration

We've all been there I'm sure when we say we will do something

and then regret saying it!?!  Well me and my big mouth said 

 " . . . and I'll show you all how to make the Christmas Decoration 

on the front of the of the new Autumn/Winter Catalogue . . . "!!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow I am doing a Workshop for the lovely Barbara and I am "doing"

the new Seasonal Catalogue.  I was away last week so I was burning the

midnight oil last night to get these 2 finished.  I am really pleased with the results 

and hope the lovely ladies of Eldwick are too!?!

The first is my version of the front cover of the catalogue using 

the stamp set and framelit dies, finished off with a squirt of the

Dazzling Delights Silver Sparkle!

Here's the arty farty angle!

The second one is made using the framelit dies and  Candlelight Christmas

 Speciality Designer Series Papers, finished off with a glittery brad.

That's all for now

Chris xx

Ye Olde Tea Shoppe!!!

Where did August go!!??!!

Well, I'm here now so happy Monday!

Here is the card I made for our Stampin' Up! Shoe Box Day last month.

The idea is that you make a card or any other craft item and

 prepare all the bits needed to make it, put them in a box and all

the boxes get passed round the table until everyone has made every card.

There were 9 on our table so I came away with 8 craft items.

Here's the arty farty angle.

Here is the inside.

That's all for now - I'll try and not leave it as long next time!!!

Chris xx

The Tea Shoppe

Happy Wednesday!

Here is one of the cards I made with a group of friends on Monday.

I just love this stamp set and so did they!

See you again soon

Chris xx

Happy Summer!!! 

Well let's hope it's here at last.

I'm sharing with you two cards I made last week.

This first one is for my friend Annie who sadly lost her mum and . . .

. . . the second one is for my "crafty" friend Alison who was a bit under the

weather after having a knee op that turned out to be more than was expected

so "get well NOW!!!" Alison!

Here is an arty farty view - just love the Blossom Punch from the Spring

Mini Catalogue - you've only got until the end of August if you want one!!!

Enjoy the sunshine 

Chris xx

Square Folding Wedding Card

Good morning - no rain!!!

Yesterday we went to a family wedding in a very wet Wakefield but

the day was fabulous - wishing Gemma & Matthew much

 happiness for the future.

Here is the card I made for them.

The idea for the card was CASED from one I saw originally designed

by Clare Rowlands - thanks Clare.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

Chris xx 

Book Mark Card

Hi - long time etc ..... !!!!!

Anyway I'm back and here is a card I made with  2 different 

lots of friends last month.  It's an idea I CASED

 from Diane Whitehouse - thanks Diane.

I used my favourite stamp set of all time - Just Believe.

I've teamed it with Baja Blue and Pear Pizzazz.

It's called a Book Mark Card - the section that is removable

on the right is the bookmark!

That's all for now

Chris xx

Happy Sunday!!!

Yesterday I had a fab day at our Regional Training Event 

in Leeds along with 75 other SU demonstrators.

Sit down cos there are lots of photos!!!

Here are the swaps I made all packed up and ready for the off!

 The theme for the day was "My Way" and we all made 

our own name tags - bet Kelly was relieved!!!

There is always a Prize Patrol and I won - again!

Here is close up of my goodies - thank you Stampin' Up!

We also received this lovely stamp set and had the opportunity to use it.

We made this lovely card . . .

 . . . and this milk carton

We also had the opportunity to listen to other SU Demos and here

is my friend and SU sister Nicky doing her demo.  Well done Nicky!

It's fun being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. 

If you are interested in joining our fabulous team now is the ideal time to do it.  

The Starter Kit is only £99 and you get a FREE place at this years

Convention in Mainz, Germany (see the side panel for details).

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

Chris xx