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

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

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

Countdown till the Mini Catalogue.

Hi all,

Just wanted to say a big thank you to all of you that hopped over to my blog since Sunday's Mini Blog Hop went live at 10am :) It's so lovely to get so many nice comments on my creations and it was equally lovely blog hopping to all the other Stampin' Up! Demonstrators that took part in the Mini Blog Hop that was organised by Helen.

I hope I've given you some ideas on using "Framed "With Love" stamp set and that it really doesn't need to be for scrappers only. I can't wait till 1 hours time when the Mini Catalogue, not that I'm counting, becomes available to you to purchase from :) I'll be putting in an order this weekend, so if you should wish to place an order with me, please do not hesitate to contact me on alexhau@rocketmail.com and I shall be happy to order your wish list however big or small :)

Take care,

Bye for now,

Alex

Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

Welcome to the Mini Blog Hop tour of the exciting new products that are featured in the Mini Catalogue soon to be released and available to buy from Thursday 1 April onwards.

If you have come from Lorraine's M blog, then you're right on track! There's currently 15 of us in this Mini Blog Hop, which has been organised by Helen. In fact, this Mini Blog hop, is the 2nd of 3 and hopefully with a bit of luck, it'll run smoothly and you'll have lots of fun hopping from one blog to the next following the links.

I hope you've enjoyed looking at Lorraine's gorgeous projects using the various new products from the new Mini Catalogue. Enjoy looking at my new creations using "Framed With Love" stamp set from the new Mini Catalogue featured on page 10.

This stamp set comprises of a set of 7 stamps and they're very suited to both cardmakers and scrapbookers. In fact, the inspiration and project idea using this stamp set in the Mini Catalogue on P.10 is a scrapbook page that features most of the stamps and could so easily be adapted! I was toying with the idea of making a scrapbook page layout for today's Blog Hop, but have decided to chicken out and will leave you with a couple of cards and a box instead :)

I absolutely love the "damask" type stamp in this set and have decided to create a wall paper/patterned paper effect with the help of my trusty Stamp-A-Ma-Jig for all my creations below! Similarly, the heart stamp within this set co-ordinates beautifully with the Full Heart Punch that is on special promotion until Wednesday 31 March. After this date, the punch will only be available to buy in 6 months time! I know, 6 months is an awfully long time, so if you have your eyes set on this stamp set, and perhaps you already have "Simply Said" and maybe the old Sale-A-Bration 2009 stamp set "Polka Dot Punches" then you need to get this punch quick!

Okay, enough of my waffle, after all, you're only interested in the Mini Catalogue products, so here they are:

Wedding/Anniversary or an Invitation Tri Fold Card - Shut


Stamps: Framed With Love (Mini Catalogue, P.10), Occasional Greetings (sentiment).
Cardstock: Regal Rose and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Pretty In Pink. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Full Heart Punch (only available till the end of March), 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon - White, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, White Embossing Powder, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, SU Bone Folder and Non-SU pearls from stash. (Note to self: Must get the Pretties Kit).
Card Size: Tri Fold, A6 when shut.

Wedding/Anniversary or even an Invitation Tri Fold Card - Open


Framed With Love - Birthday Card


Stamps: Framed With Love (Mini Catalogue, P.10), Occasionally (cupcake).
Cardstock: Bashful Blue and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Bashful Blue and Ballet Blue. Versamarker Pen.
Accessories: 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon - Bashful Blue, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Stampin' Write Marker - Summer Sun, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Framed With Love - Birthday Box


Stamps: Framed With Love (Mini Catalogue, P.10), Occasionally (cupcake).
Cardstock: Ballet Blue, Bashful Blue and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Bashful Blue and Brocade Blue. Versamark Stamp Pad and Versamarker Pen.
Accessories: 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon - Bashful Blue, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Stampin' Write Marker - Summer Sun, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, SU Bone Folder.

Framed With Love - Birthday Card & Co-Ordinating Gift Box



Hope you've enjoyed a sneak into the new Mini Catalogue products :) Please contact me if you'd like to receive the new Mini Catalogue bursting with 23 pages of additional exclusive Hostess stamp sets in addition to the ones featured in the Idea Book & Catalogue. There's lots of lovely stamp sets and individual stamps, new ribbons, shimmer paints, new punches, papers and fabulous felt embellishments. I think there's something for everyone!

Please pop on over to Sandra's blog to view her lovely creations using I {Heart} Hearts stamp set which is another lovely set from the Mini Catalogue.

Bye for now,

Alex

Mini Catalogue Blog Hop - Coming Soon...

oops, my fingers pressed Publish Post too quick, and I nearly had a heart attack! lol.

Phew, thankfully, I deleted the contents of this original post quickly, otherwise, you'd be seeing all the new goodies two days, too early!

Please come back this Sunday at 10am to see what's in store in the new Mini Catalogue :)

Have a good weekend everyone.

Bye for now,

Alex

Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

Hope you're well and are looking forward to the weekend :) I've been rather busy playing with my new Mini Catalogue goodies that I pre-ordered earlier this month (perk of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator) and after an evening playing, I'm really excited about Sunday's Mini Blog Hop!

I've made a couple of cards and a 3d item to show case on Sunday at 10am using a brand new stamp set from the Mini Catalogue that will shortly be released and available to buy from Thursday 1 April onwards.

If you would like to get your hands on a Mini Catalogue full of 23 pages of new stamp sets, Designer Series Papers and accessories, please drop me an email at alexhau@rocketmail.com

Come back and visit me on Sunday!

Bye for now,

Alex