Fast & Fabulous Get Well Card

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

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.

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

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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.

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

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...

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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