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Sale-A-Bration is here...

2012-03-31T07:33:00.000+01:00

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Good morning,

It's finally here, SALE-A-Bration - the time when you can gain FREE goodies for every £45 you spend before p&p.

Click here if you'd like to look at the Idea Book & Catalogue and/or Spring Mini Catalogue online. If you would like to take a look at the Sale-A-Bration Brochure, which shows you the free stamp sets or papers you can earn, please click here or on the sidebar on the left.

If you'd like to place an order and qualify for freebies, orders need to be placed from today until 31 March 2012, please do not hesitate to drop me an email.

Bye for now,

Alex

Happy Birthday

2012-02-08T10:36:00.000Z

Hi there,

Recently made a birthday card for my Mum's friend and as she's born the Year of the Dragon, thought I'd source a dragon image to use.

Happy Birthday

Stamps: Typeset Numbers (Retired).
Cardstock: Real Red and Very Vanilla.
Inkpad: Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Real Red, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper Snips, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your day.

Alex

Stampin' Up! Class Today - Create A Cupcake

2012-02-04T13:15:00.004Z

Hi there,

Had my ladies over today for the second Stampin' Up! Class of the year using Create A Cupcake stamp set and matching punch along with the Cupcake Wheel. Here are the cards made today:

Twisted Easel Card

Stamps: Create A Cupcake (P.22 - Spring Mini Catalogue).
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Pretty In Pink and Melon Mambo. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Scallop Dots Ribbon - Pretty In Pink, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Paper Snips, SU Bone Folder, Heat Tool and Dimensionals.
Card Size: 4-1/8" x 4-1/8" (when closed).

Create A Cupcake Card

Stamps: Create A Cupcake (P.22 - Spring Mini Catalogue) and Cupcakes Wheel (P.33).
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Pool Party (In Color) and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Pretty In Pink, Pool Party and Island Indigo.
Accessories: Cupcake Builder Punch, Scallop Dots Ribbon - Pretty In Pink, Paper Snips, SU Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your weekend!

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 4 February - Sneak Peeks

2012-01-28T17:15:00.000Z

Hi all,

The next Stampin' Up! Class is next weekend, so here's a few sneak peeks of what my ladies will be making:

Card 1

Card 2

Thanks for stopping by and look forward to showing you the projects in full after the class on Saturday 4 February.

Bye for now,

Alex

Simply Soft Thank You Card

2012-01-16T06:52:00.002Z

Hi all

Hope you've had a good weekend. Recently made a thank you card and decided to use the recipient's favourite colour of Concord Crush. Teamed up with one of the new Hostess Sets for this years new Hostess Programme, Simply Soft with the retired So Many Thanks stamp.

Simply Soft

Stamps: Simply Soft (P.10) and So Many Thanks (Retired, P.112 - IBC 2010-11).
Cardstock: Concord Crush (In Color) and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Concord Crush and Old Olive.
Accessories: Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Alex

Today's Stampin' Up! Class - 7 January 2012

2012-01-07T13:55:00.003Z

Today was great to see the ladies and to play with new goodies from the new Spring Mini Catalogue released on Wednesday.

The ladies made the following cards:

Happy Birthday Card

Stamps: Perfect Postage (P.20) and Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess Set).
Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder (In Color) and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Wisteria Wonder.
Accessories: Postage Stamp Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper Snips, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Love Card

This card was inspired and CASEd by this card:

Stamps: Perfect Postage (P.20).
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Pretty In Pink.
Accessories: Postage Stamp Punch, Big Shot, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots and Square Lattice, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Whisper White, Linen Thread, Paper Snips, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Both cards together:

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your weekend!

Alex

Spring Mini Catalogue 2012!

2012-01-04T11:21:00.004Z

Hi all,

It's an exciting day here, as the never seen before Spring Mini Catalogue is a new addition to our UK Stampin' Up! Calendar and is released today!!! Please click on the link above or below picture to the link straight to the 23 page booklet featuring lots of lovely new products :)

Spring Mini Catalogue

Have a good day and please get in touch if you would like to place an order from either the new Spring Mini Catalogue or the Idea Book & Catalogue :)

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 7 January 2012 - Sneak Peeks

2012-01-03T10:20:00.004Z

Can you believe it's the third day of 2012 already?!? Well, time is sure going by and I'm looking forward to tomorrow when the new Spring Mini Catalogue goes live :)

At the weekend is January's Stampin' Up! Class and the ladies will be playing with new goodies from the Catalogue. Here are some sneak peeks below.

Sneak Peek 1

Sneak Peek 2

Stop by on Saturday for the cards in full :)

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 7 January 2012

2011-12-30T07:04:00.001Z

Hope you're having a few goods days after Christmas, and if you've tackled the sales, it's been a success!

Just wanted to drop by to let you know that my next Stampin' Up! Class, the first one for the new year, is on Saturday 7 January. Details will be posted soon with sneak peeks.

If you're local and able to attend, please drop me an email.

Enjoy your day!

Bye for now,

Alex

Post It Note Holders

2011-12-27T08:06:00.000Z

Hi all,

Recently made a number of diffent coloured Post-It Note Holders for friends. I followed this tutorial to make them.

Here is one example I made below:

Post-It Note Holder

Cardstock: Concord Crush. In Color DSP (retired).
Accessories: Bigz Die - Scallop Envelope, Top Note, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Whisper White, Sticky Strip, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Post-It Note Holder Size: w: 3-1/8"x h: 3.5"x d: 2-3/8"

Here are more packaged up:

Thanks for stopping by.

Alex

Christmas Crackers

2011-12-26T14:08:00.002Z

Hi all,

Yesterday was a wonderful day with family. I laid the dining room table the night before and added my own crackers this year! I used the following tutorial to make the crackers using my favourite Christmas colour combo of Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive along with the now retired Jolly Holiday DSP and matching ribbon. Treats inside consisted of everyone's favourites; various Lindt chocolates, Quality Streets, Jelly Babies and Ferrero Rocher, along with a cheesy Christmas joke :)

Here's my one below:

Christmas Cracker

Christmas Cracker - inside

Stamps: Polar Party (P.20).
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Whisper White. Jolly Holiday DSP.
Inkpad: Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Template, Craft Knifte, Cutting Mat, Craft Ruler, Paper Snips, SU Bone Folder, Sticky Strip, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Old Olive (retired).
Cracker Size: 9.5"x2.5".

Thanks for stopping by.

Alex

Christmas Cards - Polar Party

2011-12-26T12:38:00.013Z

Hi all,

I hope you had a lovely Christmas yesterday and enjoying a relaxing Boxing Day!

Thought I'd show you the Christmas cards I made for friends and customers using Polar Party stamp set and a new punch that is soon to be released... watch this space!

I used a number of colours for the same card layout, Cherry Cobbler, Poppy Parade, Wild Wasabi, Bashful Blue, Garden Green and Riding Hood Red. Here they are below:

Polar Party Christmas Card - Bashful Blue

Polar Party Christmas Card - Cherry Cobbler

Polar Party Christmas Card - Garden Green

Polar Party Christmas Card - Poppy Parade

Polar Party Christmas Card - Riding Hood Red

Polar Party Christmas Card - Wild Wasabi

Here are they altogether:

Stamps: Polar Party (P.20).
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Riding Hood Red, Poppy Parade, Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Bashful Blue and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Basic Black.
Accessories: NEW Punch coming soon, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Stampin' Write Markers - various colours to match the cardstock, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Alex

Happy Christmas Finley!

2011-12-25T12:56:00.001Z

Merry Christmas to you!

Hope you're having a great day. Just passing by to share with you the Christmas card I made my nephew. I thought I'd use a cute image teamed up with Polar Party stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Trevor

Stamps: Polar Party (P.20).
Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Real Red and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Basic Black.
Accessories: Scallop Square Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Real Red, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: DL.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Alex

Christmas Wish List Service

2011-12-20T06:53:00.000Z

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Morning all,

Hope you've had a nice weekend and are raring to go :) I've been busy prepping for my Christmas Class this coming weekend and am busy making Christmas cards in between so that I'm all organised this year. I can't believe where this year has gone to, but in just a few days, it'll be 1 December! With this in mind, I thought I'd let you know that I am starting up my Wish List Service for those of you who are being asked by loved ones and friends what you'd like for Christmas already!

All you have to do is fill in my Wish List Form and mail it back to me which I will safely store for you. Then give your family/friends my contact details when they ask you what you would like for Christmas. They can contact me and between us, we can select what Stampin' Up! goodies to purchase off your Wish List according to their budget and can organise to have the goodies delivered either direct to their door or have them sent here for collection. How easy is that? What a happy bunny you'll be knowing that you'll get some craft goodies you've been wishing for instead of the usual slippers, cds and smellies!

For a copy of the Wish List Form or more information, please email me on alexhau@rocketmail.com.

Please Note:
All Wish List orders must reach me asap to ensure delivery in time for Christmas.

Alternatively, if a Gift Voucher is more your thing, I can arrange to have these in any denomination for your family/friends to purchase from me. These have no expiry date and can be used at any time. For your Gift Voucher to be received in time for Christmas, please let me know asap so that it catches the last First Class Christmas posting - Tuesday 20 December 2011.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Bye for now,

Alex

Today's Class - Polar Party

2011-12-03T14:18:00.007Z

Hi all,

Today was our final Stampin' Up! Class for this year. Our last Christmas card class focussing on the very cute Polar Party stamp set and the lovely Candy Wrapper Die which fits a Lindt chocolate oh so perfectly :)

Here's what the ladies made today:

Centre Step Card

Stamps: Polar Party (P.20).
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Baja Breeze and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Basic Black. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Stampin' Write Marker - Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso and Baja Breeze, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.

Candy Wrapper

Stamps: Polar Party (P.20).
Cardstock: Baja Breeze and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Basic Black and Baja Breeze.
Accessories: Big Shot, Bigz L Dies - Candy Wrapper, Oval Punch, Window Sheet, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Write Marker - Real Red, Wild Wasabi and Baja Breeze, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Box Size: 3.5" x 1-4/8" x 1-4/8".

Projects Together

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your weekend.

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 3 December 2011 - Sneak Peeks

2011-11-27T15:58:00.006Z

Hi all,

Well hope you're well and tucked up warm inside :) The nights are drawing in and I can't believe it's not long and it'll be December!

Been recently prepping for my next Stampin' Up! Class which is being held next weekend, Saturday 3 December, so if you fancy coming along, please let me know.

Here are some sneak peeks of what the ladies will be making next Saturday:

Sneak Peek 1

Sneak Peek 2

See you next weekend for the projects in full.

Bye for now,

Alex

Ruby Wedding Anniversary

2011-11-24T10:06:00.001Z

Hi all,

Recently Mum asked me to make a Ruby Wedding Anniversary card for her. Based on the one previously here, I decided to keep the layout the same and just changed the colour combo. Here it is below:

Ruby Wedding Anniversary Card

Cardstock: Real Red and Whisper White. Speciality DSP - Bride (retired).
Inkpad: Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Big Shot, Bigz L Die - Fun Flowers, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Whisper White, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Real Red, Stampin' Emboss Powder - Clear, Heat Tool, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.

Thanks for stopping by.

Bye for now,

Alex

Happy Birthday Dad

2011-11-14T08:08:00.006Z

Hi all,

Today is my Dad's birthday, so here's a card I whipped up below using DSP and a couple of punches along with the alphabet dies. This card was CASEd and inspired by this one here.

Happiest Birthday Wishes

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes, (Hostess Stamp set, P.8).
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Whisper White and YoYo Yellow (retired). DSP - Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist and Real Red.
Inkpad: Night of Navy.
Accessories: Big Shot, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Stampin' Write Marker - Basic Grey, Decorative Label Punch, Blossoms Petal Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week.

Alex

Happiest Birthday Wishes

2011-11-09T17:00:00.002Z

Hi all,

Thought I'd share with you a card I recently made for a good customer of mine. I decided to use the lovely Hostess stamp set, Happiest Birthday Wishes and teamed it up with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. Have a great day Janet!

Happiest Birthday Wishes

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes, (Hostess Stamp set, P.8).
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Regal Rose.
Accessories: Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Pretty In Pink, Jewels - Basic Pearls, Sticky Strip, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Here's a close up picture of those mini pearls:

Hope you like,

Alex

Stampin' Up! Class - today

2011-11-05T14:10:00.001Z

Hi all,

Today was November's Stampin' Up! Class. This is the first time we've got together to make things out of the new Idea Book & Catalogue.

So, here are the projects that the ladies made today using Tags Til Christmas stamp set and the lovely Mini Milk Carton Die twice to create this great little box!

Diamond Fold Card

Stamps: Tags Til Christmas, P.24 and Season of Joy, P.25.
Cardstock: Real Red, Old Olive and Very Vanilla.
Inkpad: none.
Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers - Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and Real Red, Decorative Label Punch, Small Oval Punch, Sponge Dauber, Shimmer Paint - Champagne Mist, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: tbc.

Mini Milk Carton Box

Stamps: Tags Til Christmas, P.24 and Season of Joy, P.25.
Cardstock: Old Olive, Real Red and Whisper White(I used Whisper White by accident, should be Very Vanilla to match the Diamond Fold Card).
Inkpad: Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Bigz L Die - Mini Milk Carton, Scallop Square Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Old Olive, Sponge Dauber, Shimmer Paint - Champagne Mist, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Box Size: tbc.

Projects together:

Here is the Tags Til Christmas stamp set used for these projects from the new Idea Book & Catalogue:

Tags Til Christmas, P.24

Sizzix Bigz L Die - Mini Milk Carton, P.123

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 5 November 2011 - Sneak Peeks

2011-11-05T06:51:00.001Z

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Hi all,

Just passing by with the details of the next Stampin' Up! Class which will be on Saturday 5 November. Unfortunately, October's Class wasn't to be, so I have carried forward the projects for October's Class for the class in November.

The ladies will play with new goodies from the Catalogue to make a couple of items for Christmas, see sneak peeks below:

Sneak Peak 1

Sneak Peak 2

If you're local and would like to come along for a couple of hours on Saturday 5 November to make some goodies for Christmas, please get in touch with me by email as I have one space available.

Bye for now,

Alex

Happy Birthday Brother

2011-11-01T09:36:00.001Z

Morning all,

Today is my brother's birthday and he's a golf fan, so what better way to celebrate his birthday than to make a card that shows his favourite past time.

Happiest Birthday Wishes

Front View

Side View

Inside View

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (P.8 - Hostess Set), Heard From The Heart (P.74) and Penny Black - Missed You!
Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Basic Black. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Emboss Powder - White, Heat Tool, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive.
Card Size: A5.

Thanks for passing by, hope you like the card.

Bye for now,

Alex

Happy Wedding Day!

2011-10-26T13:30:00.000+01:00

Hi there,

Today is a special day for some friends we know, so here's the card I made for them to go with their "Teal" colour scheme:

Wedding Card

Stamps: Heard From The Heart (P.74), (sentiment inside the card).
Cardstock: Taken With Teal (retired) and Whisper White. Speciality Paper - Bride (retired). Kanban Cardstock - Silver.
Accessories: Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, Cuttlebug Embosssing Folder - Wedding Marriage, Stampin' Write Marker - Taken With Teal (sentiment inside), SU Bone Folder. Sentiment on front - Computer generated.
Card Size: A5.

Thanks for stopping by. Let's hope the weather brightens up for them!

Bye for now,

Alex

Simply Soft Hostess Set

2011-10-25T07:30:00.000+01:00

Hi there,

Couldn't wait to get my hands on Simply Soft and Happiest Birthday Wishes Hostess Sets which you can purchase with your Hostess Pounds with a qualifying workshop. Check out P.7 in the new Idea Book & Catalogue for the new Hostess Programme which allows you to spend £25 worth of merchandise from anywhere in the Catalogue for a qualifying workshop of £150.

Here's a recent card I made below with my new purchases:

Simply Soft

Stamps: Simply Soft (Hostess Set, P.10), Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess Set, P.8) and En Francais (P.78).
Cardstock: Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Pool Party, Crumb Cake and Chocolate Chip. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Chocolate Chip, Decorative Label Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Sticky Strip, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy your day.

Alex

Happiest Birthday Wishes Hostess Set

2011-10-24T06:01:00.000+01:00

Hi all,

This weekend was my special guy's birthday and what better way to acknowledge his day than to make him a handmade card :) I was really short of time on Friday and manage to whip up the following in between painting the ceilings! lol.

Happiest Birthday Wishes

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess Set, P.8).
Cardstock: Real Red, Night of Navy and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Real Red, Bashful Blue and Night of Navy.
Accessories: Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
Card Size: A5.

Have a great day.

Alex

Jolly Jingles Make & Take

2011-10-20T06:21:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

Here is the card the ladies made below as their Make & Take:

Jolly Jingles Make & Take

Stamps: Jolly Jingles (P.24) and Tags Til Christmas (P.24).
Cardstock: Old Olive, Real Red and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Old Olive.
Accessories: Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Small Oval Punch, Stampin' Write Markers - Old Olive and Real Red, Stampin' Around Handle - Jumbo, Stampin' Around Wheel Guide, Bone Folder and Paper Snips.
Card Size: A6.

The Small Oval punch is punched on the front of the card, with the matching oval stamp from Tags Til Christmas punched and placed in the aperture.

Hope you have enjoyed viewing my latest Christmas projects.

Bye for now,

Alex

Jolly Jingles Mini Milk Carton

2011-10-19T07:06:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Just thought I'd post some more goodies from my demo at the weekend. After using the Mini Milk Carton to create the hexagonal gift box, I thought I'd make a regular Milk Carton to showcase how mini this die is when made up. Continuing the Jolly Jingles theme, I created the following Mini Milk Carton to match the Hostess card and gift box:

Mini Milk Carton

Stamps: Jolly Jingles (P.24)
Cardstock: Garden Green and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Garden Green.
Accessories: Bigz L Die - Mini Milk Carton, Stampin' Around Handle - Jumbo, Stampin' Around Wheel Guide, Clips Assortment, Sticky Strip, Paper Snips and Bone Folder.
Box Size: 1-5/8" x 1-5/8" x 3-2/8".

Here are the three items side by side:

Thanks for stopping by. Pop back tomorrow for the ladies' Make & Take.

Until next time...

Alex

Jolly Jingles

2011-10-18T06:48:00.003+01:00

Morning all,

At the weekend, I was invited to demo for some lovely ladies at their craft club. We had a lot of fun and they ended up with lots of free goodies by gaining a lot of Hostess pounds!

Here's the card I demoed for them, which I gave to the Hostess as a thank you, along with a matching box to pop some chocolates in :)

Jolly Jingles Card

Stamps: Jolly Jingles (P.24) and Heard From The Heart (P.74).
Cardstock: Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Garden Green and Cherry Cobbler.
Accessories: Bigz Die - Top Note, Stampin' Around Handle - Jumbo, Stampin' Around Wheel Guide, 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon - Cherry Cobbler, Bone Folder, Sticky Strip and Paper Snips.
Card Size: A6.

Here's the gift box that matches the above card:

Hostess Gift Box

Stamps: Jolly Jingles (P.24).
Cardstock: Garden Green and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Garden Green.
Accessories: Bigz L Die - Mini Milk Carton, Stampin' Around Handle - Jumbo, Stampin' Around Wheel Guide, Bone Folder, Sticky Strip and Paper Snips.
Box Size: 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 2-3/4".

Projects together:

Thanks for stopping by. Come back tomorrow to see more goodies from the Demo.

Until then,

Alex

Another Wedding Anniversary Card

2011-10-17T06:34:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Yesterday I showcased one recent Anniversary card that I had been commissioned for. Here's the second one below:

Wedding Anniversary Card

Stamps: Heard From The Heart (P.84) Sentiment inside card.
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Pink Pirouette and Whisper White. Speciality DSP - Bride (retired).
Inkpad: Regal Rose (sentiment inside). Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Bigz L Die - Fun Flowers, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Whisper White, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Pretty In Pink (retired), Stampin' Emboss Powder - Clear, Heat Tool, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.

Thanks for stopping by.

Bye for now,

Alex

Wedding Anniversary Card

2011-10-16T08:05:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

Recently been commissioned to make a couple of Anniversary cards. By now, the recipients should have received the card at the weekend, so it's safe to post below:

Wedding Anniversary Card

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts (P.27) and Occasional Quotes (Level 3 Hostess Set - retired).
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette and Whisper White. Speciality DSP - Bride (retired).
Inkpad: Pretty In Pink and Regal Rose (sentiment inside).
Accessories: 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Pretty In Pink, Heart To Heart Punch, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Emboss Powder - Clear, Heat Tool, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.

Thanks for stopping by.

Bye for now,

Alex

Dasher Christmas Card - Again

2011-10-13T07:16:00.000+01:00

Hi there,

I'm on a roll with Christmas cards :) Might as well get ahead of myself seeing as it'll be December before we know it!

I saw a lovely card online and just had to CASE it. I changed just the sentiment and created the card below:

Dasher

Inkpad: Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake.
Accessories: 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Old Olive, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone folder and Paper Snips.
Card Size: A6.

Thanks for stopping by.

Alex

Dasher Christmas Card

2011-10-11T07:01:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

Here's another Christmas card I've made recently. I CASEd a card I made last year and changed a few things around, like the colour combo and sentiment stamp. Here is it below:

Dasher

Stamps: Dasher (P.16), Season Of Joy (P.25) and Contempo Christmas (P.25).
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla.
Inkpad: Chocolate Chip. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers - Chocolate Chip and Real Red, Corner Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Hope you like.

Bye for now,

Alex

2011-10-07T16:39:00.006+01:00

Hi all,

Thought I'd upload another Christmas card that I recently made. I love Season of Joy stamp set and depending on the stamp, can make quick and effective cards. I decided to stamp and punch the "O" in Joy and adhered with a dimensional and used the Stampin' Writer Marker pens for the different colours for the sentiment.

Season of Joy

Stamps: Season of Joy (P.25) .
Cardstock: Real Red, Garden Green and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Real Red. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: 1/2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Write Marker - Real Red and Garden Green, 3/4" Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon (reversible - promotional ribbon - no longer available), Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

See here for last years version.

Hope you like. Enjoy your weekend.

Alex

Birthday Boy

2011-10-04T17:27:00.004+01:00

Where have the years gone to? Can you believe my nephew turned 7 years old yesterday! It feels only the other day that he was coming home from hospital!

Anyway, he's gone football mad recently and a supporter of Arsenal along with many other teams, lol, so I made this card below using many SU goodies.

Football Card

Stamps: Schoolbook Serif Numbers (retired),
Non-SU Stamps: Woodware - "Sports" and Digi Image - "Bugaboo Brat Sports - Soccer Boy".
Cardstock: Real Red, Night of Navy, Bashful Blue and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Basic Black and Night of Navy.
Accessories: Star Punch (retired), Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.

Hope you like.

Bye for now,

Alex

New In Colors - Island Indigo & Pool Party

2011-10-02T07:23:00.000+01:00

Hi all,

How exciting to have five new In Colors to add to our collection. I recently made a birthday card and decided to use two of these new In Colors :) Thought I'd ink up a much neglected Greenhouse Garden stamp set and decided to christen Island Indigo and Pool Party In Colors along with Heard From The Heart to create the below card.

Greenhouse Garden

Stamps: Greenhouse Garden, Heard From The Heart and Something To Celebrate (Sentiment inside - Level 2 Hostess Set - Mini Catalogue - Retired).
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Pool Party and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Island Indigo and Pool Party.
Accessories: Sizzix Bigz Top Note Die, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - White, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Sticky Strip, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Hope you like the colour combo using some of the new In Colors :)

If you'd like to get your hands on these five new colors, how about joining in my In Color Share?

Until next time.

Alex

NEW In Color Share 2011-12.

2011-10-01T08:00:00.001+01:00

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Welcome to 1st October!!!

So much excitement, I don't know where to begin :)

As you may know, we got In Colors to the UK for the very first time last October and now not only do we have the five existing In Colors for another year, but from today, you can purchase five more new In Colors which have a two year life span to keep the palette fresh and exciting.

For the 2011-12 year, the five new In Colors are:

From today, I am offering you the chance to collect all five new In Colors over the course of five months. I need five people to join in this share and each month you will receive the following items in one colour per month:

Classic Stampin' Pad
Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

A4 Smooth Cardstock (24 sheets)
3/8" Ruffled Ribbon
8 sheets of 2 double-sided 12" x 12" Patterns Designer Series Paper
Stampin' Write Marker
8 Designer Printed Brads

One month, you will be Hostess and will benefit from Hostess goodies. A new Hostess Reward System allowing you to spend £25 on any of eight different Hostess Stamp Sets or Designer Series Paper of 12 sheets, 2 each of 6 double-sided designs or anything else from the Idea Book & Catalogue.

This will cost just £31 a month plus £1 p&p (if local and able to collect from me) for a complete bundle of one In Color set of goodies or £34.75 a month if you would like the goodies to be posted to you.

Please note, you can take up this In Color Share, even if you're currently on
my Stamper's Club.

If you like the sound of taking up a share, please get in touch.
The share will begin as soon as I have five members.

1st October - Release of the NEW IB&C!

2011-10-01T06:30:00.003+01:00

Yipee, I can't believe it's now officially the 1st of October, which only means ONE thing: YES, the brand new Idea Book & Catalogue is now ready to view/purchase/order from today :) See left hand side to view the Catalogue online.

It's been agony these last few days especially as I've been making so many lovely new projects from new goodies and I've not been able to showcase them here, but now it's October, I can!!!

Below is finally a picture of the front cover of my copy of the new Idea Book & Catalogue, which looks lovely and brand new still, lol. It helps that it's covered in a protective plastic sleeve, like those found on library books, so hopefully it'll keep mine looking new for sometime :)

Idea Book & Catalogue

So, if you would like to get your hands on a brand new IB&C, please let me know and I'd be happy to send one to you for £4.50 delivered. If you'd rather view the Catalogue online, please click on the link on the left hand side of my blog.

I shall be placing an order soon so if you'd like to get your hands on some new goodies, then let me place an order for you - just email me on alexhau@rocketmail.com and I'll do the rest...

Have a great day...

Bye for now with something new to showcase soon...

Alex

Season of Joy Christmas Card

2011-09-26T06:40:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Well, this must be a first, making Christmas cards in September. Fancied getting out the Christmas stamp sets recently and making a start whilst I have the time. Have started to make cards in bulk as before you know it, Christmas will be upon us.

Below I decided to use the much hoarded Jolly Holiday DSP that I have. I love this paper and was sad to see it all sold out on the Last Chance List. Here's the card I have made:

Season Of Joy

Stamps: Season Of Joy and Occasional Quotes (inside).
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla. Designer Series Paper - Jolly Holiday.
Inkpad: Cherry Cobbler.
Accessories: 3/8" Tatfeta Ribbon - Very Vanilla, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your week.

Alex

Stampin' Up! Class - Today

2011-09-03T13:00:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

The ladies enjoyed the Christmas themed class today making a Never Ending Christmas Card and matching Pillow Box Pouch.

Here are the photos of what the Never Ending Card reveals as you keep fliping the card over:

Front of Card

Flip 1 - pulling apart horizontally

Flip 2 - pulling apart vertically

Flip 3 - pulling apart horizontally

Stamps: Contempo Christmas, Delightful Decorations, Season of Joy and Occasional Greetings.
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla. Designer Series Paper - Jolly Holiday.
Inkpad: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Rhinestones, Ornament Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Gold Cord, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Sticky Strip, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: 6" x 6".

Reminds me of those things you used to make and play with friends in the playground. lol.

Anyway, as this was a time consuming project, the ladies finished off the class with a simple but effective Pillow Box Pouch using the Big Shot and Pillow Box Die from Stampin' Up! :) I'm sure they'll think of something nice to put in there for Christmas.

Projects Together

Okay, hope you enjoyed this post and have a good weekend.

Bye for now,

Alex

Last Chance List - No Longer Available To Purchase

2011-09-01T19:19:00.000+01:00

Last Chance List

The following items are no longer available to buy from the Last Chance List:

Accessories
Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets
Pewter Jumbo Eyelets
2010-2012 In Color Classic Stampin' Ink Refills (set)
Silver Elastic Cord
3/8" (1 cm) Taffeta Ribbon - Real Red
5/8" Satin Ribbon - Night of Navy
1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - Old Olive
On Board Art Journal
Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin'

Stamp Sets
Afterthoughts [w] Hostess set
Cute by the Inch [w] Hostess set
Choo Choo
Sense of Time
Tart & Tangy
Sanded
Right On Track (wheel)
Forest Friends
Bella Toile
On A Pedestal

Cardstock/DSP
12 x 12 Riding Hood Red
12 x 12 Wild Wasabi
12 x 12 Tempting Turquoise
12 x 12 Whisper White
Jolly Holiday DSP

Punches
Star Punch
Spiral Punch

If you'd like to place an order with me soon, please contact me by email.

Bye for now,

Alex

Last Chance List is HERE!

2011-09-01T00:01:00.000+01:00

Click HERE to download the pdf file...

Morning all,

Can you believe it's 1st of September, THE date when the Last Chance List comes out before the release of the new Idea Book & Catalogue next month?!?

Well, grab yourself a big cup of tea, put your feet up and start looking through this mega pdf file of all the stamp sets and accessories that we will be saying goodbye to next month. For this month only, now is your only chance to buy these goodies for the last time before they are no longer available.

NOTE: This month is your last chance to purchase the New Colour Renovation top up kits!

Enjoy looking through the Last Chance List and hope to hear from you soon with your wish list :)

Bye for now,

Alex

Nearly the 1st September...

2011-08-30T22:35:00.004+01:00

Can you believe it's nearly 1 September... and you know what that means don't you - the Last Chance List of all the things that will not be continuing in the new Idea Book & Catalogue out on 1st October!!!

Check back on Thursday for the pdf file for you to download and save, check off and make your Wish List from as the goodies on the list are only good until stocks lasts or till the end of the month, whichever comes first.

If you'd like to get your hands on the soon to be released Idea Book & Catalogue 2011-2012, please let me know by email asap as I'm putting in an order for these at the weekend :) If you'd like to purchase one, it's just £4.50 delivered to you. Alternatively, get one FREE by joining my next Stampin' Up! Stamper's Club commencing in November, see here for how the club works or by booking a workshop with me.

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 3 September 2011 - Sneak Peek

2011-08-14T07:36:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

Hope you're well and enjoying your August so far. I've been really organised and excited about September's Stampin' Up! Class, as it's a card technique I've not tried before. Anyway, I got to work recently when the weather was 30 degrees outside and started designing for next month's class a lot more in advance than I normally do, as these next couple of weeks before the class will be busy ones for me.

Anyway, here's a sneak peek of what the ladies have in store for them in a few weeks time at the next Stampin' Up! Class on Saturday 3rd September.

Sneak Peek

Check back on Saturday 3 September for the complete projects in full.

Until then.

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - Saturday 3 September

2011-08-09T12:35:00.003+01:00

Fancy coming along to my next Cardmaking Class to make something special for Christmas?

If you're free the first Saturday of September for a couple of hours from 10.15am and would like to craft with some friendly ladies, please feel free to drop me an email.

Sneak Peeks will be revealed soon.

Bye for now,

Alex

Today's Stampin' Up! Class - Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder

2011-08-06T15:09:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Another great class with the ladies today, making two cards based on the Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder. These two cards were inspired and CASEd by some examples seen online, colours/sentiments were changed to create the below two cards:

Manhattan Flower Card 1

Stamps: Vintage Vogue (P.62) and Occasional Quotes (P.14 - Hostess Level 3).
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Pretty In Pink.
Accessories: Big Shot, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Manhattan Flower, 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Whisper White, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper Snips, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6

Someone clever has managed to see beyond the Manhattan Flower pattern to the outline of a "dress". See below for the basic outline:

Manhattan Flower Card 2

Stamps: Occasional Quotes (P.14 - Hostess Level 3).
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Very Vanilla.
Inkpad: Early Espresso.
Accessories: Big Shot, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Manhattan Flower, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon - Very Vanilla, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6

This card would be appropriate for most occasions by changing the sentiment whether it be a Happy Anniversary, Thank You, Thinking of You or Birthday card. The themes are endless and so are the colour combinations to create this simple and quick card.

Here are the two cards together:

Thanks for stopping by today, I'm really excited about September's Stampin' Up! Class as I have recently designed it for next month and am chuffed at the end results. Check back at the end of August for sneak peeks.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Bye for now,

Alex

August already - another Stampin' Up! Class

2011-08-01T09:35:00.000+01:00

Hi all,

I can't believe we're now in August, the sun has finally appeared at last!

This Saturday is my next Stampin' Up! Class and I can't wait to play with the new embossing folders that came out in the new Mini Catalogue.

Here are a few sneak peeks of what the ladies will be making on Saturday, which will be revealed later that day.

Sneak Peeks

If you fancy coming along and live local, I have one space available. Get in touch if you'd like to join us.

Bye for now,

Alex

August Is Here

2011-08-01T06:33:00.000+01:00

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Well it's August and another incentive from Stampin' Up! for those wishing to purchase some goodies this month and gain some freebies in the process. For a qualifying customer order of £75, you can grab yourself the following:

A beautiful, exclusively-designed cosmetic bag - which you can use for make-up or crafting tools.
Rich Razzleberry 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.
A 24-piece Clip Assortment to use on various cards and projects like the Mini Milk Carton.

If you host a workshop with me and gain £250 in sales, the Hostess will also gain these freebies on top of the other Hostess benefits. Get in touch with me soon, to place your order or to book a party.

Bye for now,

Alex

Happy Birthday Mum

2011-07-26T14:55:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

Here's the card I made for my Mum recently using the versatile Top Note Die twice :) Mum loves Turquoise and patchwork, so I thought I'd combine it for this card.

Happy Birthday Mum

Stamps: Fast & Fabulous (Hostess Level 2) and Sincere Salutations (inside).
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo and Whisper White. Designer Series Paper - Brights and Pink Pirouette.
Inkpad: Tempting Turquoise.
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5

Hope you like the card.

Bye for now,

Alex

Happy Birthday Nanny

2011-07-26T10:48:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

It's finally the summer holidays and I have my nephew here for a few weeks. Finley couldn't wait to make a birthday card for Nanny so we got crafting yesterday afternoon :)

Finley chose the colours all by himself and managed to use the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig pretty good too! Here's the card he made with a little help by me:

Happy Birthday Nanny

Stamps: All In The Family, All In The Family Too and Bliss (SAB 2011).
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Brocade Blue (retired) and Whisper White. Designer Series Paper - Pink Pirouette.
Inkpad: Basic Grey.
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Color Spritzer Tool, 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon - Melon Mambo (retired), Stampin' Write Markers - Wild Wasabi and Bashful Blue, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5

Hope you like the card and check back later for the card I made my Mum.

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time...

Alex

Happy Birthday

2011-07-19T09:50:00.000+01:00

Morning all,

Hope your week is going well. Just popping by with a recent card I made for my Mum's friend who she goes sewing with. As they meet each week to do patchwork and knitting, I thought it was appropriate to make the below card which has been inspired by many cards that I have seen online:

Happy Birthday - Springtime Vintage

Stamps: Something To Celebrate (Mini Hostess Level 2 - P.5).
Cardstock: Crumb Cake and Rose Red. Designer Series Paper - Springtime Vintage.
Inkpad: Rose Red. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon - Rose Red, Sponge Dauber, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Embossing Powder - Clear, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: 5"x5"

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy your week...

Alex

Happy Anniversary

2011-07-15T10:11:00.006+01:00

Morning all,

Hope you're having a good week. Made a recent Wedding Anniversary card for a friend who's celebrating their 5th wedding anniversary today... how time flies!

Happy Anniversary Card

Stamps: Heart To Heart (P.18) and Something To Celebrate (Mini Hostess Level 2 - P.5).
Cardstock: Blushing Bride (In Color) and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Blusing Bride. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Big Shot, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, Scallop Square Extra-Large Punch, Heart To Heart Extra-Large Punch, 3/16" Corner Small Punch, 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon - Blushing Bride (In Color), Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Emboss Powder - Clear and White, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: DL

Hope you like the card, I love this layout, it's so versatile changing the colour combo and stamped image to create numerous cards for that special occasion.

Until next time, have a good week.

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 9 July 2011

2011-07-09T13:02:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Another great class with the ladies today, playing with the Big Shot and the lovely Fun Flowers Bigz L Die, exclusive to Stampin' Up! These cards were inspired by a few cards online.

These cards were made today which we found were very quick and easy to make as the die makes it a quick way to layer and make an effective flower:

Card One

On the ladies cards, they clear embossed their sentiment which made it more effective and stood out from the patterned background paper.

Stamps: Sincere Salutations (P.73).
Cardstock: Not Quite Navy and Baja Breeze. Designer Series Paper - Springtime Vintage.
Inkpad: Not Quite Navy and Baja Breeze.
Accessories: Big Shot, Fun Flowers Bigz L Die, Sponge Dauber, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6

Card Two

Stamps: Occasional Greetings (P.21) and Very Vintage (P.62).
Cardstock: Crumb Cake and Pretty In Pink. Designer Series Paper - Melon Mambo.
Inkpad: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip and Regal Rose.
Accessories: Big Shot, Fun Flowers Bigz L Die, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Old Olive, Stampin' Around Jumbo Handle, Sponge Dauber, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Dimensionals, Glue Dots and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6

Cards Together

To complete these cards, the folowing stamp sets and accessories were used:

Occasional Greetings (P.21):

Sincere Salutations (P.63):

Very Vintage (P.62):

Fun Flowers Die (P.7 Mini Catalogue):

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy your weekend.

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 9 July 2011 - Sneak Peek

2011-07-09T08:49:00.000+01:00

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Hi all,

My next Stampin' Up! Class is being held on the 2nd Saturday for the month of July instead of the 1st.

If you are free and local on Saturday 9 July and fancy coming along to make a couple of cards using goodies from the Mini Catalogue and old favourites from the Idea Book & Catalogue, then please let me know and drop me an email message.

To wet your appetite, here's a sneek peak:

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 9 July 2011 - Sneak Peek Part 2

2011-07-03T10:48:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

Hope you're enjoying the sunshine and tennis.

Next weekend is my next Stampin' Up! Class, so here's the second sneak peek as promised...

Sneak Peek 2

If you're local and fancy coming along to my class next Saturday, just let me know by email or telephone.

Until then...

Alex

NEW Marker Share!

2011-06-29T08:11:00.000+01:00

Have you thought about owning all the Stampin' Up! colours?

Have you wanted to own the set of 38 Stampin' Write Markers but haven't been able to afford them ALL in one go?

Well, there's four colour collections to own, so how about buying them all gradually through a marker share? This way you collect all the markers AND have the case to store them in.

You'll find lots of uses for these dual tip markers, which feature a fine tip for details and writing and a brush tip for wider applications. Each marker is like getting two long-lasting markers in one! Use these markers to colour in your stamped images, apply direct to rubber stamps so that you can accurately colour an image in different colours. You can even use these as a regular pen so that you can colour co-ordinate your card with your handwritten message inside.

What's involved?
Four people are needed, and over the next four months, purchase one colour collection each month and by the end of the four months, you will have a complete set of Stampin' Write dual-tip markers in a horizontal storage case.

Cost
Each month, just spend £23 (collection from me) or £25 (posted to you) for one colour collection of 10 markers.

If you'd like to top up your order with the In Color Markers too, just a monthly spend of £26 will be needed and over the four months, you'll collect all five In Colors markers as well as the four colour collections.

Not only will you be able to collect the whole set with case, but you can spread your costs over the four months and be able to be virtual hostess for one of the months, gaining the storage case.

Furthermore, top up your order in the month you're hostess by £60 and receive exclusive Hostess Benefits of a Level 1 Stamp Set or 6x6 papers - In Color and £15 worth of free merchandise from either Catalogues (Mini Catalogue orders till the end of September).

Note:
This marker share can be started at any time, once I have four people... what are you waiting for!

For more details, email me on:

alexhau@rocketmail.com

Enjoy your day,

Alex

Happy 3rd Birthday

2011-06-28T09:33:00.000+01:00

Hi all,

Hope you're enjoying the lovely weather we've been having lately - summer is finally here and about time too!

So, it's my godson's birthday today and what better way to celebrate than using Make A Monster stamp set for the occasion.

Here's the card below:

Make A Monster Birthday Card

Stamps: Heard From The Heart (inside).
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red (plain and textured) and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Basic Black and Pacific Point.
Accessories: Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Dies, Stampin' Write Markers - Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Wild Wasabi and Bashful Blue, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.

Have a good day!

Bye for now,

Alex

Happy Father's Day

2011-06-19T11:15:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

Hope everyone's having a good weekend and are enjoying celebrating Father's Day today. Here's a card that was recently made and was given to my Dad this morning with a cup of coffee in bed...

Father's Day Card

Stamps: None.
Cardstock: Night of Navy (plain and textured) and Very Vanilla. Designer Series Paper - Marina Mist.
Inkpad: None.
Accessories: Big Shot, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Dies, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, Star Punch, Jumbo Eyelet, Stampin' Write Markers - Night of Navy (inside), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.

Enjoy your day.

Alex

Stampin' Up! Class - Today

2011-06-04T13:58:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Hope your week has been a good one and you're having a good weekend so far :)

Today the ladies have been busy making a Birthday Card and a Top Note Die Easel Post-It Note Holder using the lovely and bright Sunny Garden DSP.

Below are the samples that I made for today's class using a different colour combination based on Elegant Soiree DSP. The ladies followed and completed the same projects in the alternative colour combination of Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White, example towards the end of the post from one of today's ladies.

Birthday Card

Stamps: Simply Said (P.47) and Something To Celebrate (Level 2 Hostess - Mini Catalogue, P.5).
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla. DSP - Elegant Soiree.
Inkpad: Chocolate Chip. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon - Very Vanilla, Stampin' Write Markers - Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze and Basic Grey, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Top Note Die Easel Post-It Note Holder

Stamps: Just Perfect Alphabet (P.77) and En Francais Background Stamp (P.61).
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze and Very Vanilla. DSP - Elegant Soiree.
Inkpad: Baja Breeze. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Bone Folder and Post-It Notes.
Easel Card Size: 5" x 6-1/8" when closed/flat.

Both Projects Together

Here are the stamp sets used for today's projects:

En Francais

Simply Said

Just Perfect Alphabet

Something To Celebrate

Here are the projects made by Janet, using the Sunny Garden DSP combo:

Birthday Card

Top Note Die Easel Post-It Note Holder

Both Projects Together

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy your weekend.

Alex

Simply Said Birthday Card

2011-06-02T08:06:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

I have been busy making a birthday card for a good friend of mine and couldn't help but use more of the Elegant Soiree DSP. I just love this colour combination and I teamed it up with the Seam Binding Ribbon that is just gorgeous. I have seen so many creations with the ruffled effect, that I decided to brave it and have a go myself...

Here's the card I've made for the birthday girl :) Happy Birthday Sally...

Simply Said Birthday Card

Stamps: Simply Said (P.47) and Heard From The Heart (P.74).
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla. Elegant Soiree DSP.
Inkpad: Chocolate Chip and Baja Breeze.
Accessories: 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon - Baja Breeze, Stampin' Write Markers - Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Basic Grey, Jewels - Basic Rhinestones, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.

Here are the stamp sets used for this card as seen in the Idea Book & Catalogue:

Simply Said

Heard From The Heart

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time...

Enjoy your week.

Alex

June/July Promotion

2011-06-01T06:54:00.000+01:00

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Hi all,

Another month another fabulous promotion from Stampin' Up! For a qualifying workshop of just £250, you can now earn yourself an EXTRA £20 Hostess benefits on top of the original Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set or 6x6 Designer Series Papers - In Color and £25 worth of free merchandise to choose from either Catalogues.... YES, that's £45 worth of FREE spends!

If you fancy gathering some friends together and booking a workshop between now and the end of July to gain lots of new goodies, just email me to book your party :)

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 4 June 2011 - Sneak Peeks

2011-05-31T07:10:00.000+01:00

I can't believe where the time is flying to, but it's June very soon! That means this Saturday is my next Stampin' Up! Class at my house where the ladies will be making a card and a 3D project using the lovely Sunny Garden DSP.

Below are a few sneak peeks of the project samples that I have used for my class. Based on these, the ladies will create their own version in a different colour combination of Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White.

Sneak Peek 1

Sneak Peek 2

Stop by on Saturday to see the projects in full.

Enjoy your week.

Till then,

Alex

Wedding Bells

2011-05-30T17:00:00.005+01:00

It's a very special day for a couple that is going to be tieing the knot today in Italy :) Here's the wedding card I made for them:

Wedding Card

Stamps: Occasional Quotes (sentiment inside the card).
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette and Very Vanilla. Speciality Paper - Bridesmaid (retired). Kanban Cardstock - Mink.
Inkpad: Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Pretty In Pink, Cuttlebug Embosssing Folder - Wedding Marriage, Jewels - Basic Pearls, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Emboss Powder - Gold, Heat Tool, SU Bone Folder. Sentiment on front - Computer generated.
Card Size: A5.

Thanks for stopping by.

Alex

All-Day Large Card Storage Tote - Earlier Today.

2011-05-28T16:50:00.009+01:00

Hi all,

What a lovely day it's been having a few ladies round to make their own personalised Large Card Storage Tote :)

It's been a thoroughly enjoyable day, the ladies have busily made their own totes, my Mum laid on a lovely lunch for us all and we had endless cups of tea all day.

As promised here below is the sneak peek of the Large Card Storage Tote I have made recently with the other ladies finished creations followed:

Large Card Storage Tote

Inkpad: Versamark Stamp Pad (For the beads).
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze and Very Vanilla. DSP: Elegant Soiree.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Round Tab Extra-Large Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Crop-A-Dile, Big Bite, Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon - Chocolate Chip (retired), Taffeta Ribbon - Chocolate Chip (retired), Jumbo Eyelets - Pewter, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Sticky Strip, Double Sided Tape, Stampin' Emboss - Clear, Heat Tool, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Mount board and HP printer paper for the calendar inserts, Velcro Dots and Small pencil.
Card Storage Tote Size: 8" x 8" x 4".

These are the Large Card Storage Totes that the ladies made today, which are stunning:

Janet's

Jen's

June's

Hope you've enjoyed stopping by.

Enjoy your weekend.

Bye for now,

Alex

All-Day Large Card Storage Tote - This Saturday.

2011-05-26T19:14:00.006+01:00

Hi all,

Hope you're all well and have been enjoying the lovely weather we've been having recently, despite today's downpour for most of the day that is!

Have been busy preparing for my Large Card Storage Tote Event being held this Saturday at my home where the ladies will make their own personalised tote to house their A5 and A6 cards in the designated months :)

I've been busy making a sample for the ladies to view and perhaps for me to keep! lol.

Here's a sneak peek of it below using a mixture of both retired and current Stampin' Up! goodies.

Large Card Storage Tote

See you on Saturday for the Large Card Storage in full.

Until then, enjoy the rest of your week.

Alex

Stampin' Up! Class - Today

2011-05-07T13:54:00.005+01:00

Hi all,

The ladies had a great time playing with more goodies from the newly released Mini Catalogue today :)

Here are the cards in their full glory that the ladies made:

Baby Blossoms Card

Stamps: Baby Blossoms (P.16) and Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess Set P.11)
Cardstock: Peach Parfait and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait and Pear Pizzazz.
Accessories: Big Shot, Modern Label Extra-Large Punch, 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon - Peach Parfait, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Baby Blossoms Card

Stamps: Baby Blossoms (P.16) and Basic Phrases (P.76)
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze and Very Vanilla.
Inkpad: Baja Breeze and Pear Pizzazz. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Big Shot, Decorative Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Colour Spritzer Tool, Stampin' Write Marker - Crumb Cake, Extra-Large Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, Sponge Dauber, 1/2" (1.3 cm) Seam Binding Ribbon - Crumb Cake, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Cards together

Stamp sets used today from both Catalogues are:

Baby Blossoms (Mini Catalogue - P.16)

Afterthoughts (Idea Book & Catalogue - Level 1 Hostess Set, P.11)

Basic Phrases (Idea Book & Catalogue - P.76)

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Until next time...

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 7 May 2011 - Sneak Peeks

2011-04-30T11:48:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Hope you've been having a lovely long Bank Holiday weekend. Just wanted to drop by with some recent sneak peeks for my next Stampin' Up! Class held next weekend.

The cards feature the lovely new stamp set from the Mini Catalogue called Baby Blossoms, teamed up with the Textured Impressions Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder which just adds that little bit to create texture. The lovely Seam Binding Ribbon is just gorgeous, couldn't help but buy all three colours! lol.

Anyway, here are a few sneak peeks of the cards the ladies will be making next week. If you'd like to join us, please let me know as I have one more space available.

Baby Blossoms Card - Sneak Peek 1

Baby Blossoms Card - Sneak Peek 2

Enjoy your week and come back at the weekend to see the cards in full.

Bye for now,

Alex

New Stamper's Club Commencing May 2011.

2011-04-28T06:02:00.005+01:00

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Have you seen the new Mini Catalogue and the gorgeous stamp sets and fabulous
exclusive Stampin' Up! dies and embossing folders?

Do you want it all NOW?!? lol.

Well how about joining in my next Stamper's Club starting in May to build your
Stampin' Up! stash over the course of the club.
Order a minimum each month and being a virtual Hostess to gain:

A Level 1 stamp set from either the Idea Book & Catalogue or Mini Catalogue
or
6x6 Designer Series Papers - In Color
AND
£15 worth of merchandise from either Catalogue.

~

Click here for all the details of how a Stamper's Club works.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 7 May 2011

2011-04-25T09:40:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

What glorious weather we've been having, I can't believe it. Hopefully it'll stay like this for a little while more.

Recently been prepping for my next Stampin' Up! Class that is to be held on Saturday 7 May. We'll be using more new goodies from the Mini Catalogue, so if you're free a week on Saturday and would like to join us, please drop me an email to let me know.

Back next weekend for sneak peeks, until then, enjoy the sunshine!

Alex

Bundle of Love - Baby Boy

2011-04-14T06:21:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

Just passing through with a new card I've made recently. Couldn't wait to christen my new Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon and thought it was would be perfect on a new baby card :) Teamed this up with Stampin' Up!'s Textured Impressions Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder and hey presto, a simple card to welcome a baby into the world...

Bundle of Love

Stamps: Bundle Of Love (P.38), Something to Celebrate (Level 2 Hostess Set - Mini Catalogue, P.5.)
Cardstock: Baja Breeze and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Basic Gray and Baja Breeze. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Big Shot, 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon - Baja Breeze, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, Scallop Square Extra-Large Punch, 1-1/4 Square Large Punch, Modern Label Extra-Large Punch, Embossing Buddy, White Embossing Powder, Stampin' Write Marker - Baja Breeze, Sponge Dauber, Heat Gun, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size: DL size: 8.5" x 4".

Here are the stamp sets used from both Catalogues:

Bundle of Love (IB&C):

Something to Celebrate (Mini Catalogue - Level 2 Hostess set):

Thanks for stopping by!

Enjoy your day.

Alex

Baby Blossoms Birthday Card

2011-04-11T12:06:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

Recently made a birthday card, christening my new Textured Impressions Embossing Folder teamed up with my new love of the Top Note Die and Baby Blossoms stamp set, all recent purchases from the new Mini Catalogue :)

Baby Blossoms Birthday Card

Stamps: Baby Blossoms ( P.16) and Fun & Fast Notes (P.40).
Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Pretty In Pink and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose and Pear Pizzazz.
Accessories: Big Shot, Bigz Die - Top Note, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, Modern Label Extra-Large Punch, Color Spritzer Tool, Stampin' Write Marker - Bashful Blue, Sponge Dauber, 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon - Pear Pizzazz, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper Snips, Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Stamp sets used for this card are:

Baby Blossoms (P.16):

Fun & Fast Notes (P.40):

Hope you like the card, thanks for stopping by.

Bye for now,

Alex

Fast & Fabulous Get Well Card

2011-04-07T06:28:00.008+01:00

Hi all,

Hope you're enjoying the warm weather we've been having recently :) Made a Get Well Card the other evening, a card I really should have more to hand for those just in case moments! Anyway, finally christened my Level 2 Hostess stamp set, Fast & Fabulous to create an A5 card below.

Fast & Fabulous - Get Well Card

Stamps: Fast & Fabulous (Level 2 Hostess set, P.13) and Sincere Salutations (P.72).
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Night of Navy and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo and So Saffron.
Accessories: Big Shot, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Marina Mist, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper Snips, Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Stamp sets used from the Idea Book & Catalogue are:

Fast & Fabulous (Level 2 Hostess Set)

Sincere Salutations

Enjoy your day,

Until next time...

Alex

Happy Mother's Day

2011-04-03T10:00:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

Hope you've been having a good weekend so far, enjoying looking at the Mini Catalogue Blog Hop Marathon that was posted yesterday morning from 10am and if you're a Mum, having a good start to a relaxing day :)

Just a quick post to pop a card that I made recently for my Mum for Mother's Day. I used the new Top Note Die and Baby Blossoms stamp set - both items available from the new Mini Catalogue which I'm very excited about :)

Baby Blossoms Mother's Day Card

Stamps: Baby Blossoms (P.16) and Occasional Greetings (P.21).
Cardstock: Rose Red and Whisper White. Designer Series Paper - Rose Red.
Inkpad: Rose Red, Pretty In Pink and Pear Pizzazz. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Big Shot, Bigz Die - Top Note Die, 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon - Pear Pizzazz, Jewels - Basic Pearls, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper Snips, Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Enjoy your day.

Bye for now,

Alex

April Class - Easter.

2011-04-02T17:06:00.010+01:00

Hi all,

What an exciting class I've had today. The ladies saw the new Mini Catalogue in real life and got to see all the fabulous new goodies that are available to purchase from till the end of September!

Today's class was based on an Easter theme and doubled up with using lots of punches to create an Easter bunny card and a fabulous little Easter bunny box using new product from the new Mini Catalogue, the Scallop Envelope Die!!!

Using the Big Shot which is new to the Mini Catalogue and the Scallop Envelope Die, the ladies were able to create an Easter bunny basket by cutting out four Scallop Envelopes adherred together to assemble into a box.

Here are the Easter projects that the ladies made this morning:

Easter Card

Stamps: Occasional Greetings (P.21).
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Pretty In Pink and Whisper White (Textured and plain). Designer Series Paper - Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz and Pink Pirouette.
Inkpad: Pear Pizzazz and Crumb Cake.
Accessories: 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large Punch, 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Large Punch, Heart Punch, Heart To Heart Extra Large Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Crop-A-Dile, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Pretty In Pink, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper Snip, Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Easter Basket - Scallop Envelope Die

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Pretty In Pink and Whisper White (Textured and plain). Designer Series Paper - Daffodil Delight and Pink Pirouette.
Inkpad: Crumb Cake.
Accessories: Big Shot, Bigz Die - Scallop Envelope, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large Punch, 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Large Punch, Heart Punch, Heart To Heart Extra Large Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Crop-A-Dile, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Brad - Pretty In Pink, Mat Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Box Size: 3-2/8" x 3-2/8" x 6".

Easter Basket - Scallop Envelope Die - Side View

Easter Basket - Scallop Envelope Die - Back View

Projects side by side:

Please note: The ladies' projects today used matching DSP in Delightful Daffodil for the card and box. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough paper to do this for the samples.

Sentiment used is one of many sentiments from Occasional Greetings as seen in the Idea Book & Catalogue on P. 21.

Hope you enjoyed having a look at today's class.

Back tomorrow with another card...

Until then,

Enjoy your day.

Alex

Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

2011-04-02T10:00:00.008+01:00

Morning all,

After the exciting release of the brand new Mini Catalogueyesterday , what better way to introduce some of the new goodies in the Catalogue to you, than a Mini Catalogue Blog Hop. Myself and 55 other demos have enrolled on a blog hop (split into four groups) to showcase lots of exciting new projects for you to be inspired by. If you have come from Natalie's blog, welcome, you're heading in the right direction.

So, without further ado, here are some new projects I have recently been working on to showcase some products from the current Idea Book & Catalogue, along with the new Mini Catalogue:

So Many Thanks Card

Stamps: So Many Thanks (P.112).
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White and Pink Pirouette. Designer Series Paper - Subtles - Pretty In Pink, Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi and Certainly Celery.
Inkpad: Crumb Cake and Marina Mist.
Accessories: Big Shot, Bigz Die - Top Note Die, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Whisper White, Multipurpose Adhesive, Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Stamp set as used in the card above:

Baby Blossoms

Stamps: Baby Blossoms (P.16) and Occasional Quotes (Level 3 Hostess Set - P.14).
Cardstock: Marina Mist and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose, Pear Pizazz, Marina Mist and Bashful Blue.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Marina Mist, Paper Snips, Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Stamp sets as used in the card above:

Baby Blossoms (Mini Catalogue, P.16):

Occasional Quotes (Level 3 Hostess Set, P.14):

Simply Said

Stamps: Simply Said (P.47) and Occasional Greetings (P.21).
Cardstock: Regal Rose and Whisper White. Designer Series Paper - Brights - Regal Rose.
Inkpad: Pear Pizazz and Regal Rose. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Big Shot, Bigz Die - Top Note Die, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Whisper White, Stampin' Write Markers - Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Daffodil Delight and Pretty In Pink, Crystal Effects, Paper Snips, Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Stamp sets as used in the card above:

Simply Said (P.47):

Occasional Greetings (P.21).

Here are the projects together:

Hope you've enjoyed looking at the various cards I've made. I had a lot of fun making these :) Please blog hop onto Kim's blog where you'll see more projects from the Mini Catalogue.

Here are a list of the other Mini Catalogue Blog Hop groups to check out when you have some time...

Group 1
Group 2 - - - The Mini Catalogue Blog Hop you're currently viewing :)
Group 3
Group 4

Remember to check back later this afternoon to see the sneak peeks of today's Stampin' Up! Class in all it's glory :)

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 2 April 2011

2011-04-02T06:05:00.001+01:00

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Come and join me for an Easter themed Stampin' Up! Class on Saturday 2 April.

Not only will you get to make some lovely Easter themed projects, but you'll get to see the NEW Mini Catalogue in all it's glory and use some of these goodies from the new Mini Catalogue to create a cute something...

Can't say anymore for now, but I've got the projects here waiting to be blogged in a few weekends time.

If you're free on Saturday 2 April for a couple of hours in the morning and you fancy playing with some Stampin' Up! products, please let me know.

Bye for now.

Alex

The NEW Mini Catalogue has finally arrived...

2011-04-01T00:02:00.007+01:00

Happy 1st of April everyone!!!

What do YOU see..... yes, you've guessed it, the fabulous Mini Catalogue has arrived!

I can't believe how long I have been counting down till this day and now I can finally say that it's here! I can officially show you the new Mini Catalogue which is our biggest yet and full of exciting new goodies to wet your appetite!

Click on the picture to the left hand side or above to view or save the pdf file, there are some treats in store for you!

One of my favourites are the exclusive Stampin' Up! dies that I can't wait to get my hands on... we finally get the fab Mini Milk Carton, Top Note Die to name but a few :) Loving the new embossing folders too, especially Manhattan Flower and Square Lattice... and finally we get the Owl Punch! :D

I shall be placing an order this weekend, so if you fancy anything from either the Idea Book & Catalogue or/and the Mini Catalogue, I look forward to hearing
from you.

A NEW Stamper's Club will hopefully be commencing for May. If you fancy spreading your costs and purchasing some Stampin' Up! goodies each month, click here for more details and get in touch to let me know you'd like to join in.

See you on Saturday, from 10am for the Mini Catalogue Blog Hop that I am part of and a little later in the afternoon of what my ladies have been making in morning for my April's Stampin' Up! Class.

Take care, have a great April Fools Day...

Bye for now,

Alex

Become a Demonstrator

2011-03-30T00:46:00.000+01:00

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What better time to become a Demonstrator than NOW!

With the release of the new Idea Book & Catalogue, and the Mini Catalogue around the corner, you'll be the first to start off your stash with a collection of Stampin' Up! goodies in a choice of:

Clear-Mount or Wood-Mount option.

Any punches that you purchase will be the nice new slimline version.
You'll be the first to see pre released stamp sets, promotions and offers and opportunities to Pre-Order goodies before everyone else.

You can adapt and alter the Starter Kit to suit your individual tastes all for just £119 which is valued at more than £230 worth of goodies to set you up.

Whether you're interested in being a Demonstrator to feed your:
crafting addiction,
save with the fabulous discounts
or
to be a full-time career Demonstrator
The choice is entirely up to you.

There is absolutely no pressure/need to host workshop and parties or classes as long as you reach minimum requirements each quarter.

What's even better, if you join now, you'll have until June to meet your first target!

If you're into scrapbooking, you can purchase the optional add-on kit for just £50
(valued at more than £80) which features:

12x12 cardstock, Designer Series Paper pack, Quick Accents Pack and a
Designer Printed 12x12 Album.

For any enquires, more details or a no obligation chat, please get in touch with me soon on: alexhau@rocketmail.com.

Bye for now,

Alex

Nearly April already...

2011-03-28T06:05:00.003+01:00

Morning all,

I can't believe where March has flown to, but can you believe it's April on Friday! I'm counting down the days when I can reveal all the new goodies in the Mini Catalogue :)

I have had a little play with some of the goodies already. My Stampin' Up! Class on Saturday will use some items from the Mini Catalogue which I'm looking forward to revealing in due course.

Saturday is also the day of a Mini Blog Hop that I am part of, so check back from 10am to see some projects I've made with Mini Catalogue goodies and in the afternoon for projects that my ladies will have made at my class in the morning.

Enjoy your week and see you on Friday with a link to the Mini Catalogue...

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 2 April 2011 - Sneak Peeks

2011-03-26T09:53:00.003Z

Morning all,

Hope you're well and have been enjoying the lovely spring weather we've had recently! Apparently it's about to change over the weekend, but fingers crossed the sunshine stays out long enough for a boost of some vitamin D.

Just wanted to drop by to show off some sneak peeks that I have prepared for next week's Easter themed class. We are using a number of punches and new goodies from the Mini Catalogue! I can't wait...

Sneak Peek 1

Sneak Peek 2

Hope you like, and check back next Saturday for the projects in full.

Have a great weekend, remember to put those clocks forward tonight...

Bye for now,

Alex

Today's Stampin' Up! Class - Make A Monster.

2011-03-05T16:50:00.007Z

Afternoon all,

Another lovely class spent with my ladies this morning making a number of birthday cards using the fabulous stamp set, Make A Monster which is great for children, both boys and girls.

Below are the sneak peeks revealed of what everyone made this morning - a clever waterfall card that will amaze the kiddies as the ribbon is gently pulled down and a regular card using lovely Designer Series Paper and soft satin ribbon. Here are the cards below:

Make A Monster Waterfall Card

As you pull down the ribbon, three different monsters are revealed until the forth panel reveals the sentiment.

2nd Panel

3rd Panel

4th Panel

Stamps: Make A Monster (P.36), Schoolbook Serif Numbers (P.77) and Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess Set - P.11).
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Real Red and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Basic Grey, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight and Pacfic Point.
Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers - Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie and Early Espresso, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Pumpkin Pie, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Brads - Silver, Mat Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool and Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Make A Monster Card

Stamps: Make A Monster (P.36) and Cheer & Wishes (P.75).
Cardstock: Rose Red and Whisper White. DSP - Patterns Stacks -Brights - Daffodil Delight.
Inkpad: Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist and Rose Red.
Accessories: Oval Extra Large Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Marina Mist, Bone Folder and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Completed Cards from today's class:

Below are the stamps sets used today as seen in the Idea Book & Catalogue:

Afterthoughts (P.11):

Make A Monster (P.36):

Cheer & Wishes (P75): On promotion this month in March Frenzy for 30% off!

Schoolbook Serif Numbers (P.76):

Hope you like the cards. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 5 March 2011 - Sneak Peeks

2011-03-02T06:06:00.001Z

Hi all,

Just thought I'd pop by with the projects the ladies will be making this Saturday at my next Stampin' Up! Class. If you like the look of the sneak peeks below and wish to come along to Saturday's class for a couple of hours and live nearby, please let me know as I have a space waiting for you.

Sneak Peek 1

Sneak Peek 2

See you on Saturday for the projects in full.

Until then,

Bye for now,

Alex

March Frenzy Promotion - Up to 30% Off...

2011-03-01T00:41:00.000Z

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Morning all,

Happy 1st of March and a new promotion from Stampin' Up! For the whole month of March, you can get your hands on selected products for up to 30% off! What a fantastic offer after a generous Sale-A-Bration promotion that ended on Monday 28 February :)

Click on my sidebar on the left hand side to be taken to the official Stampin' Up! website, or see the list below on the selected goodies to choose from:

Item	Page	Product Description	Discount	Retail Price	Sale Price
109679	40	Wheel Fast Flowers	20%	£6.50	£5.20
109685	48	Wheel Jumbo Neighborhood	30%	£8.50	£5.95
110528	61	Friendly Stamp	30%	£16.95	£11.87
107559	69	Jumbo Wheel Spot On	20%	£8.50	£6.80
109675	70	Wheel Baroque Border	30%	£6.50	£4.55
110524	75	Cheer & Wishes Stamp	30%	£16.95	£11.87
121717	87	A4 Cardstock - Shimmery White	30%	£7.50	£5.25
106555	87	A4 Cardstock - Glossy White	20%	£6.25	£5.00
117167	89	Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper	20%	£8.75	£7.00
113659	93	Rub-On Hidden Garden Blossoms	30%	£8.50	£5.95
111325	99	Hodgepodge Styled Silver	20%	£25.95	£20.76
120963	102	Stampin’ Pastels New Color Kit	30%	£11.25	£7.88
102845	102	Blender Pens	20%	£7.95	£6.36

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Have a good day!

Alex

Just three days left of Sale-A-Bration...

2011-02-25T21:33:00.004Z

Hi all,

Hope you've been having a good week and looking forward to the weekend :) Just wanted to stop by to say that I'm hoping to put in my Stamper's Club order real soon so that we can all benefit from making the most of gaining FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp sets before the promotion runs out this Monday. If you fancy placing a qualifying order to gain one of four stamp sets for each £45 you spend before p&p, or an order of any amount, please contact me via email or telephone.

Talking of days... I can't believe it's going to be March on Tuesday! This means next weekend is my next Stampin' Up! Class that I'm looking forward to. Sneak peeks will be added to my blog early next week and revealed next Saturday 5 March, so remember to check back.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Bye for now,

Alex

Quilted Card - Birthday.

2011-02-23T11:28:00.000Z

Hi all,

So, with Half Term upon us and more time to myself, I've been busy crafting :) Recently on SCS, I saw the tutorial for the Quilted Card and thought I'd have a go seeing as it's perfect for all those scraps that you have lying around and secondly my Mum's friend is a quilter and has a birthday this Thursday so perfect timing!

So, using Spring colours and some DSP, here is the quilted card below:

Quilted Card

Stamps: Occasional Quotes (Level 3 Hostess Set - P.14).
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Pretty In Pink, So Saffron and Whisper White. DSP - Sunny Garden and Patterns Stack - In Color in Pear Pizzazz.
Inkpad: Pretty In Pink and So Saffron.
Accessories: Modern Label Extra Large Punch, Sponge Dauber, SNAIL Adhesive, Grid Paper, Bone Folder and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: 5" x 5".

The sentiment used is from Occasional Quotes as seen in the Idea Book & Catalogue on P.14:

Thanks for stopping by today :) Enjoy the rest of your week.

Bye for now,

Alex

Today's Workshop - Spring Theme.

2011-02-22T16:58:00.003Z

Hi all,

Had a fabulous day today seeing ladies who love to craft :) Thanks to Betty for allowing me to demonstrate at her craft club.

As a thank you for allowing me to come along, I made Betty a little gift - a box to hold some foiled chocolate eggs inside and an Easter card as her request for today's workshop was for a Spring theme. Below is the gift box I made, which is like the one made for my Christmas Class here, except I used spring-like colours and combined it with the Sale-A-Bration stamp set, Punch Bunch. The card that I also demoed for the club and gave away will have to wait to be revealed as this will be part of my April Cardmaking Class so sneak peeks will be shown in due course.

Here is the Hostess gift:

Scallop Circle Box - For You (Side View - Lid On)

Scallop Circle Box - For You (Side View - Lid Off)

Stamps: Punch Bunch (SAB 2011).
Cardstock: In Color: Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White. DSP: Sunny Garden.
Inkpad: Daffodil Delight.
Accessories: Scallop Edge Border Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8 Circle Punch, 1-1/4 Circle Punch, Stampin' Write Marker - Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz, Sponge Dauber, Bone Folder, Window Sheet, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip and 3D dimensionals.
Box Size: 3-5/8" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2".

So, based on the request of Spring, I decided to use Greenhouse Garden stamp set for the Make & Take as it's a favourite of mine and thought the ladies could handle the stamp-a-ma-jig to do the two-step stamping technique.

Here are the cards the ladies made below, in a choice of either Melon Mambo or Pumpkin Pie:

Greenhouse Garden - Melon Mambo with Pretty In Pink

Greenhouse Garden - Pumpkin Pie with Daffodil Delight

Stamps: Greenhouse Garden (P.51) and Oval All (P.64).
Cardstock: Confetti White, Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie.
Inkpad: Melon Mambo, Pretty In Pink, Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Stamp sets used today are as follows:

Greenhouse Garden (P.51):

Oval All (P.64):

Thanks for stopping by. Just six more days left of Sale-A-Bration so be quick with any last minute orders!

See you tomorrow with another recent card that I've made.

Bye for now,

Alex

Sale-A-Bration - Only Eight Days Left...

2011-02-20T13:45:00.006Z

Hi all,

WOW: Where has the weeks gone to?!? I'm really glad it's Half Term - I might finally get some time to myself and craft!

Can you believe we're nearing the end of Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration promotion? That's right, there's just eight more days to make the most of your purchases and gain some stamp sets for FREE in the process. If you would like to place an order with me, just let me know via email or telephone.

This coming week I have a workshop to attend to... I can't wait to see the ladies and help them have fun playing with various Stampin' Up! goodies and hope help them earn some Sale-A-Bration stamp sets for FREE too!

Watch this space for their Make & Takes that they'll create and my Hostess Gift made.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and week off if you're on Half Term too.

Bye for now,

Alex

Another week...

2011-02-14T12:34:00.008Z

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wishing you all a lovely day...

Bye for now,

Alex

xoxo

Stampin' Up! Class - Punch Bunch

2011-02-05T13:20:00.002Z

Afternoon all,

Hope you're enjoying the weekend and are here to see what my ladies made in today's class. We had a great time playing with two of the Sale-A-Bration stamp sets that you can earn for each £45 you spend before p&p. I love Punch Bunch, this was the first Sale-A-Bration stamp set I couldn't wait to get! It has an assortment of stamps for most occasions and it co-ordinates with a number of punches so it's handy when making any project as it cuts the time down of having to cut by hand. Did you notice that even the owl stamp will have a matching punch in the Mini Catalogue, due out in a couple of months time? How exciting is that!

So, here are the two cards the ladies made today, both using Punch Bunch stamp set with So Happy For You for one of the sentiments:

Punch Bunch - Suspension Baby Card

I originally took the idea of the card layout from Beth, and from here, created a suspension card. The punched images suspended in the top right hand corner are a babygro on one side and baby booties on the other side. As you turn the circles you'll see the two different images. Hope the pictures capture the effect.

Stamps: Punch Bunch (Sale-A-Bration 2011) and Bundle of Love.
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Melon Mambo and Pretty In Pink. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1-1/4 Circle Punch, 1-3/8 Circle Punch, Small Tag Punch, Tag Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Pretty In Pink, Sponge Dauber, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Emboss - White, Heat Tool, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D dimensionals.
Non SU: Dental Floss.
Card Size: A6.

Punch Bunch - For You Card

Stamps: Punch Bunch and So Happy For You (Sale-A-Bration 2011).
Cardstock: In Color: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White. DSP - In Color - Poppy Parade.
Inkpad: In Color: Poppy Parade.
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8 Circle Punch, 1-1/4 Circle Punch, Modern Label Extra-Large Punch, In Color: 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon: Pear Pizzazz, Stampin' Marker Pen - In Color - Pear Pizzazz and Poppy Parade, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Here are the two cards made in today's class side by side:

Hope you liked the cards. If you fancy placing an order with me to benefit from free stamp sets for a qualifying Sale-A-Bration order, please drop me an email.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 5 February 2011 - Sneak Peeks

2011-01-31T06:16:00.001Z

Morning all,

Hope your weekend was a good one and you managed to catch up on a bit of crafting. I can't believe that it's February tomorrow and that means my next Stampin' Up! Class this weekend!

As we're all full swing of Sale-A-Bration at the moment, I thought I'd do a class centred around some of the lovely free stamps you can earn for every £45 you spend before p&p.

Sneak peeks of the cards are below:

Sneak Peek One

Sneak Peek Two

Pop back at the weekend for the cards in full.

Have a good day.

Bye for now,

Alex

Punch Bunch/So Happy For You Birthday Card

2011-01-24T06:28:00.004Z

Hi all,

Yippee, I had time to do some crafting at the weekend and continued using my new Punch Bunch Sale-A-Bration stamp set that I received FREE with an order of £45 before p&p and teamed it up with So Happy For You, another Sale-A-Bration stamp set that has a number of handy sentiments for a number of different occasions :)

A very simple, clean card to celebrate someone's birthday in Poppy Parade (In Color). Can't wait to make a few of these in different colour combinations :) Hope you like the card below:

Punch Bunch/So Happy For You Birthday Card

Stamps: Punch Bunch and So Happy For You (Sale-A-Bration 2011).
Cardstock: In Color: Poppy Parade and Whisper White.
Inkpad: In Color: Poppy Parade.
Accessories: Scallop Square Punch, In Color: 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon: Poppy Parade, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a good day.

Alex

Punch Bunch Birthday Card

2011-01-21T12:50:00.003Z

Afternoon all,

It seems ages since I've made a card and what better excuse to get messy than inking up new stamps! Yes, that's right, I recently earned Punch Bunch Sale-A-Bration stamp set and couldn't wait to ink them up. Below is a quick card I made using new colours - Pink Pirouette and the lovely Poppy Parade In Color that I adore. Along with the matching Scallop Square Punch, I created a simple birthday card for my collection.

Punch Bunch Birthday Card

Punch Bunch Birthday Card - Inside

Stamps: Punch Bunch (Sale-A-Bration 2011).

Cardstock: In Color: Poppy Parade, Pink Pirouette and Whisper White.
Inkpad: In Color: Poppy Parade.
Accessories: Scallop Edge Border Punch, Scallop Square Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, In Color: 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon: Poppy Parade, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and Dimensionals.
Non-SU: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots and Large Corner Punch.
Card Size: A6.

Thanks for stopping by and hope to find time this weekend to do some more crafting!

Have a good weekend.

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 5 February 2011

2011-01-20T22:50:00.004Z

My next Stampin' Up! Class is being held on Saturday 5 February. If you fancy coming along, drop me an email on: alexhau@rocketmail.com

Check back next weekend with a couple of sneak peeks...

Bye for now,

Alex

Today's Class - I {Heart} Hearts

2011-01-15T13:21:00.004Z

Afternoon all,

Hope you're having a good weekend and my eariler sneak peeks made you want to come back to see what the ladies have been making in my Stampin' Up! Class earlier today :)

Seeing as next month is February and Valentine's Day, I thought we would start the new year with a "love" themed class and make a couple of cards appropriate for some loved ones.

Both cards christen the stamp set I {Heart} Hearts which is lovely and co-ordinates nicely with three different heart punches. The first card is the easel style card, a technique that I did back in November 09 with the ladies and the second card christens the lovely Poppy Parade In Color products and the Heart Treat Cups along with the much loved Scallop Trim Corner Punch :)

So, without further ado, here are the two cards made today with the ladies:

I {Heart} Hearts - Easel Card

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts (P.18) and Heard From The Heart (P.74).
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Riding Hood Red and Very Vanilla.
Inkpad: Early Espresso and Riding Hood Red.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

I {Heart} Hearts - Heart Treat Cup Card (With Contents)

I {Heart} Hearts - Heart Treat Cup Card (Without Contents)

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts (P.18) and Simply Said (P.47).
Cardstock: In Color: Poppy Parade, Pink Pirouette and Whisper White. Designer Series Paper - In Color: Poppy Parade.
Inkpad: In Color: Poppy Parade and Pink Pirouette.
Accessories: Full Heart Extra-Large Punch, Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Round Tab Punch, Scallop Oval Extra-Large Punch, Oval Punch, In Color: 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon: Poppy Parade, Heart Treat Cups, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and Stampin' Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

The two cards together:

Below are the stamps sets as seen in the Idea Book & Catalogue:

I {Heart} Hearts (P.18):

Heard From The Heart (P.74):

Simply Said (P.47):

Thanks for stopping by, hope you liked the cards we made today.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 15 January 2011 - Sneak Peeks

2011-01-08T12:05:00.000Z

Morning all,

Next week is my first Stampin' Up! Class for the new year :) Thought you might like to see some sneak peeks of what my ladies will be making next Saturday morning.

Sneak Peek 1

Sneak Peek 2

Hope this has wet your appetite and you'll come back next Saturday afternoon to see the projects in full.

Until then,

Bye for now,

Alex

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 15 January 2011

2011-01-04T06:18:00.001Z

Hi all,

Hope your first week of the new year has been a good one so far. Time is flying by and I'm looking forward to my next card class with my ladies next Saturday 15 January :)

Check back at the weekend for some sneak peeks...

Until then, have a good week.

Alex

Choo Choo Birthday Card

2011-01-02T06:00:00.001Z

Morning everyone,

Hope you're having a good Sunday so far :) Recently been commissioned to make a 3rd birthday card for a little boy and knew just the card to make. Really enjoyed stamping up these trains and animals and cutting them all out. Here's the card below for Jack:

Choo Choo Birthday Card

Stamps: Choo Choo, Loads of Love Accessories (man), Heard From The Heart (Inside sentiment), Right On Track (wheel) and Wild About You (retired).
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Real Red and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Pacific Point, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede and Basic Grey.
Accessories: Stampin' Around Handle, Colour Spritzer Tool, Stampin' Write Markers - Bashful Blue and Wild Wasabi, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size: A5.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a good day.

Alex