Stampin' Up! For The Birds

I got this Festive Flurries snowflake embossing folder after xmas....silly me...

but at least I can now use it to get ahead !

I also just got 'For The Birds' stamp set.

I'd been wanting it since the catalogue came out last summer!

So, of course I just had to try it out straight away!

This little skater is coloured with marker pens, 

here I cut another bird out and decoupaged him on top,

but only because I'd mucked up the one underneath!

and then I went and made a couple more!

So that's another four for my stash, thanks Sarn!

I'm putting these in the Rudolph Day Challenge,

so do go over and see everyone elses lovely projects!

Class

I thought I'd share some projects we made in my recent class.

Here's a simple one we did with Festive Flurries from Stampin' Up!

It has a large rhinestone in the centre, 

and we made an insert instead of adding a sentiment to the front.

Background snowflake in Pool Party, with a sentiment stamped in Island Indigo.

We also made an envelope with my new Envelope Punch Board,

but I forgot to take a pic!

I will be back with our other projects, and instructions so you can make them too!

Team makes

I hope you had a good week?
Are you saying thank crunchy it's friday?
I hope you are taking time to relax.....

We each do a make 'n' take at our team events.

It's a lovely way of sharing ideas and products, and gives us chance to play!

Here's mine, based on the Starburst technique.

Some of the seasonal designer series paper is very shimmery,

and the ribbon and embellishment add glam too.

I recently learnt the Starburst Technique.

I didn't find it easy at first, as geometry is not my strong point!

However, once I found a magic measurement from Diane Barnes, I was off!

I will share instructions very soon......

Here's a close-up

Circle Thinlit Shaker

I had to make a monthly swap, so decided to try out my new Circle Thinlit.

This die cuts a card base to make a swing or flip card with ease!

It cuts and scores, so all I had to do was fold and decorate.
I decided to do a shaker, using the Hexagon Punch, and Festive Flurries Stamp Set,
all from Stampin' Up!

Here's the back of the 'swing' section...where you can add a sentiment or decoration

Another view of the front, with chunky glitter in the shaker window

One Sheet Wonder finale

Hello again!

As promised, here's a couple more ideas.....

simple square.....I do like squares, therefore I am....

 here's 3 panels again, but in a layout I prefer.

So..........have you got a favourite?!

I would love to know what you think.....

Lesley x

More Snowflakes

Happy Monday!

This morning we were crocheting snowflakes

Then, as promised, here's some more ideas from the One Sheet Wonder:

3 Panels split and mounted

 Four squares with a punched border

 A square with a die cut snowflake as the greeting

 Glimmer paper adds some sparkle

This is one of my favourites,

but come back tomorrow to see a couple more before you choose your favourite!

I hope this has given you some ideas.

Just use the layouts as your starting point,

then use stamps, papers, and embellishments that you have.

I had a lovely lunch to catch up with a friend,

so it was a salad for me for dinner,

and bubble 'n' squeak for him indoors!

Lesley x

One Sheet Wonder

Happy Sunday!

The sun is now shining, now that the day is nearly over!

The garden is looking decidedly soggy.

Oh well, the fire is lit, roast dinner in the oven, and some snowflakes to crochet this evening.

I hope you've  had a nice weekend.

I went to London yesterday to meet a friend for lunch,

and every time I go,  I am amazed at the changes, the architecture, and  the people!

Anyway, I thought I'd share a recent class project,

where we did a One Sheet Wonder.

It's basically  stamping an A4 sheet of cardstock, then chopping it into bits to make lots of cards!

We used the Snowflake Soiree stamp set, in blues, with a touch of green:

We all found it difficult to do 'random' stamping, but it's good fun!

This is one way of 'dissecting' the sheet!

Then it's a case of designing the cards.......

here's a selection of the ones I made:

Using a punch to make baubles, and pricking for the 'strings'

(the tops are owl's feet!) 

Stamping and die-cut Festive Flurries

 adding a punched border

 using decorative paper and ribbon strip

 one for the boys possibly?

I'll show you some more tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by!

Lesley x

Crumb Cake Snowflake

Had a lovely day with my friends from Stampin' Up!

We had so much fun, swapped lovely projects, and had yummy treats!

I'll share more over the next few days, 

but for starters here is my swap...

Festive Flurry, crumb cake matching envelope,

and white gel pen with some bakers twine.

I roughed up the edges of the card topper with the back of my scissors.

This was inspired by EndlessInkHandmade

Snowflakes

I hope we don't see any real ones just yet!

Here's what we are going to make at Hoop in Tenterden in October

Crochet a snowflake to hang in a card........card and gift in one!

To book your place contact Vanessa

Team play day

Had a lovely day 'working' with some team mates today!

We all make swaps, and prep a make n take for each other,

fulfilling the 'Love what we do, and share what we love' motto of Stampin' Up!

So I will now share some of our ideas with you.

Here's my swap, a tag made from Coaster Board,

using Festive Flurry, and Special Season.

I added some bling with Rhinestones and silver glimmer paper

(mainly for Jan who couldn't join us today :( ! )

I'll be back!