Sunday, 28 February 2010

STITCHES TRADE SHOW

HOW JEALOUS ARE WE!!!! Thought I'd share some photos that were taken at the NEC Stitches Trade Show last weekend.  Réne, Di and John went to Birmingham to source out some new goodies for us all (keep checking the shop they are all due in very, very soon!!).  Réne and Di were lucky enough to do a 3hour workshop with the one and only TIM HOLTZ!! They had a great time stamping, distressing, using gesso and all sorts of different techniques and both brought home two lovely projects they did. (They are in the shop if you want to have a look).  They learnt all sorts of things and hopefully will be incorporating some of them in the new workshop list which is due out in the next few weeks. 
So look below and drool!!!! :)


Di, Tim and Réne

Réne, Suze Weinberg and Di

Working Hard and Having Fun!!

Wednesday, 24 February 2010

FEBRUARY SKETCH CHALLENGE

Hi, sorry its been a long time coming but its finally here – better late than never – THE FEBRUARY SKETCH CHALLENGE (I know you haven’t got much of February left but never mind – give it a go!!). You can see below what we’ve all come up with hope you like them – I’m working on March’s sketch now so check back in a couple of weeks.
Have fun,
lots of love :)

FEBRUARY SKETCH CARDS

Designed by Di Cox
Turtle Stamp by Marianne Design
Martha Stewart Doiley Lace border punch

Designed by Janice Rhode
Butterfly Border Punch by Do Crafts
Daisy Head Flowers by Nestabilities

Designed by Laura Barton
Tie Embellishment - Jolees Boutiqe

Designed by Lynne Salmon
Bike Stamp by Great Impressions
Lace Border Punch by Fiskars

Designed by Michelle Wright
Turtle Stamp by Marianne Designs


Designed by Rene Young
Corner Adorner - Graceful Heart
Script Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Sizzix Decorative Strip - Lace Edging

Designed by Sally Humphrey
Tuscany Stamp by Hobbyart
Labels Eight - Nestabilities

Designed by Sharon Press
The Wobblers Jungle Friends stamps - Woodware

Wednesday, 10 February 2010

SORRY I FORGOT!!

Just wanted to say sorry to Sharon for forgetting her birthday last week (especially as its the same day as mine!!!) - obviously old age is affecting me!! Anyway I made her a "sorry I forgot" card and I thought I'd share it with you.

Hope you had a good birthday :)

Monday, 8 February 2010

MY BIRTHDAY CARDS

Just thought I'd say thank you to all my crafting friends who sent me a handmade card for my birthday last week.  I had some beautiful ones - you can see them below.  I think everyone knows me very well - they were either "Magnolia", Cuttlebug, ladybugs or tulips - all of my favourite things - so thank you again very much. 
On a different note - as we speak we are all doing our cards for the February sketch challenge - so check back around the weekend and the new sketch will be posted.

From Rene

From Sharon

From Michelle

From Eirwen

From Janice

From Sally

From Di
From T.J.
From Lorraine

Sunday, 31 January 2010

CRICUT DEMO DAY

A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME TO SEE ME AT THE DEMO YESTERDAY!!

It was lovely to see so many familiar faces and a lot of new faces too. After a nerve wracking week getting ready I really enjoyed myself. I absolutely love my cricut machine and get a big thrill out of showing you what it can do. I hope you all went away with some new knowledge and plenty of inspiration to get crafting with "your" cricut.

I AM ALSO REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THE NEW "GYPSY"



This will take using your Cricut to a new level.
I love the fact that using the Design Studio allows you to do even more with the designs on the cartridges and having a portable version of this is brilliant.
The versatility the Design Studio and Gypsy give you is great and I hope you understand it more after yesterday.

I hope you enjoyed yourself yesterday and look forward to seeing you all soon
xx

PS - NEW FEBRUARY TEMPLATE COMING SOON!!!!

CRICUT DEMO DAY 30TH JANUARY 2010 - CARDS

Embossing Folder made using Wedding Solutions

Stretch Your Imagination

Book made using Design Studio by welding shape and numbers - Plaintin Schoolbook

Stretch Your Imagination

Embossing Folder made using Wedding

Storybook

All Mixed Up

Mickey & Friends

Letters and Butterflies welded using Design Studio - Storybook

Shaped card made using Design Studio - Dreams Come True

Shaped Card made using Design Studio - Mickey & Friends

Pooh & Friends

Paper Dolls Dress Up

Wild Card

Wild Card

Walk in My Garden

A4 card made using 12 x 24 mat and Design Studio to create aperture for Flippin' Men Decoupage

Window apertures made using Design Studio

BABY book made using Design Studio - Alphalicious

MUM book made using Design Studio - Plaintin Schoolbook
Papers from "Pink Parfait" paper pack

Embossing Folder "Girl" made using Storybook
Papers from Spring Fling paper pack

"Be Happy" stamp made using Walk in My Garden
Tulip border and Ladybird also Walk in My Garden

Embossing folder made using Accent Essentials and materials from Do Crafts Goody Bag

All elements cut from Storybook

Shaped card made using Doodlecharms

Chipboard frame made on the Design Studio, materials used from Do Crafts Goody Bag

Acetate flowers cut from Wild Card and then embossed with Swiss 'Dots
Embossed border made from Plaintin Schoolbook


Embossing Folder made from Accent Essentials
Scallop border cut from chipboard - Plaintin Schoolbook


Letters welded on Design Studio, cut from chipboard and then glittered
Embossed scallop board made from Plaintin Schoolbook

"Boy" embossing folder made from Storybook
Paper from Spring Fling paper pack

Flower pot cut from Walk in my Garden
Flower cut from Accent Essentials
Scallop border welded on Design Studio using Plaintin Schoolbook
DESIGNED BY LYNNE SALMON