Welcome To My Blog

Hello and welcome to my crafting blog. If you are new to visiting me, thank you for stopping by! This is my personal space where I talk about the latest creations that I've made using various crafting products.

If you are looking for a commission or inspiration on a particular card or occasion, please scroll down and take a look on the left hand side at the "Labels" column where it will list cards by occasion and by Stampin' Up! stamp sets in alphabetical order for easy viewing. Just click on one of the titles to view the various cards and boxes in your chosen category.

If you would like me to make a specific card for a special someone or occasion, please email me for more details.

Enjoy your stay, and if you have time, please leave a message to let me know you've dropped by :)

Alex

Thursday 29 August 2013

Autumn Winter Catalogue 2013

This Catalogue is available to order from 29 August 2013 - 1 February 2014


Be sure to look here to view what seasonal goodies are on offer.  Be prepared and start thinking about ordering for your Christmas cards now!


Let me know if you'd like to place an order with me soon.

Alex

Tuesday 13 August 2013

Happy Birthday!

After making a male birthday card earlier this month, I decided to use the same layout but change the colours for another one:

In The Stars 



Stamps: Label Love (P.33) and In The Stars (retired)
Cardstock:
Night of Navy, Marina Mist and Whisper White.   
Inkpad:
Night of Navy, Marina Mist and Daffodil Delight.  
Accessories:
Textured Embossing Folder - Stripes, Artisan Label Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Daffodil Delight (retired), Paper Snips, SU Bone Folder, Sticky Strip and Dimensionals.
Card Size:
A5

Enjoy your day.

Alex

Saturday 3 August 2013

Happy Birthday

Made a male card for a special birthday using In The stars stamp set that is now retired.  A similar stamp set in the new Annual Catalogue would be Simply Stars on page 124.

In The Stars 


Stamps: Label Love (P.33) and In The Stars (retired)
Cardstock:
Night of Navy, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White.   
Inkpad:
Night of Navy, Wild Wasabi, Riding Hood Red (retired).  
Accessories:
Textured Embossing Folder - Stripes, Artisan Label Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Real Red (retired), Paper Snips, SU Bone Folder, Sticky Strip and Dimensionals.
Card Size:
A5

Enjoy your weekend.

Alex

Friday 2 August 2013

Happy Anniversary

July was a busy month for Anniversaries and here's one I made for my parents recently using the Wildflower Meadow background stamp:

Wildflower Meadow


Stamps: Wildflower Meadow (P.83) and Express Yourself (Hostess, P.205)
Cardstock:
Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White.   
Inkpad:
Melon Mambo.  
Accessories:
Decorative Label Punch, Stampin' Write Markers - Melon Mambo, Pretty In Pink, Wild Wasabi and Baja Breeze, 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon - Melon Mambo, Paper Snips, SU Bone Folder, Sticky Strip and Dimensionals.
Card Size:
A5


Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your weekend :)

Alex

Thursday 1 August 2013

It's August!

... and time for a new promotion to celebrate!

Stock up and buy three packs of DSP and get another pack for FREE!  See the flyer below:



Contact me today if you'd like to take advantage of this offer.

Enjoy your day.

Alex

Best of... 25 Years! August Offer.

Best of 25 Years Stamp Sets

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favourite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into five sets, which will release-one set per month- until October 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

Some things to remember:
  • All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at 17.95 € / £13.95.
  • While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month) until October, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014. 
  • All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only. 
 Here is August's offering:


Contact me should you want to place an order from the new Annual Catalogue :) 

Bye for now,

Alex