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

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

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.

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.

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...

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...

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wishing you all a lovely day...

Bye for now,

Alex

xoxo