Happy New Year

Some of these were sent out in the post.....

So, if you'd like a copy please just email

GILLETTLESLEY@GMAIL.COM

and I'll be happy to send you one

This is going to be THE BEST TIME

to get THE BEST DEAL

Not only fabulous FREE PRODUCTS

BUT also a special second level to choose from, depending on your spend,

PLUS a fabulous offer of obtaining the £99 kit

with TWO FREE STAMP SETS of your choice!

SHOP HERE

NEW CATALOGUE AND SALE-A-BRATION

OPENS 3RD JANUARY !

Order ONLINE using the HOST CODE

for an EXTRA FREE gift from me!

HOST CODE: EVQCBHFH

If your order is £150 or more, do not use it,

as you will receive your own rewards.

If you are spending £90 or more, please talk to me first,

or click the "Join" the fun button,

as you may wish to get the "Starter Kit" instead!

Come back to see some of the new product ideas

over the next few days

meantime.....

WISHING YOU A HAPPY, HEALTHY, CRAFTY NEW YEAR !

Lesley

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Embossing Paste through a Stencil

I love the Stampin' Up Embossing Paste,

it's so easy to use, 

and there's some new ones available shortly,

shimmery white and silver.

Here's a card using inks to dye the paste,

which is spread through a stencil.

It adds lovely dimension and texture

So, Dare to Dream......

Lesley

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All my Christmas cards......

Time for a cuppa and another picture heavy post.....

I often take the cards I receive to club, or show at my classes,

so I thought I would share with you too!

So much talent, so much time and love invested.....

not all hand made, but special anyway ....

a very special parchment card...

same card, different light

Then I did a christmas eve box, for a giggle, for me n him....

dodgy pyjamas, couple of dvd's from a charity shop, can of beer.....

......and some snowman soup, kind gift from a friend

cute eh?

coasters from his sister.....made us giggle...

all over for another year!

Feeling a bit under the weather, like lots of you at this time of year,

so I'm having a bit of a duvet day.

Keep warm, Keep well, and Keep crafting!

Lesley

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Stamparatus - 5 Things

Have you heard the news?!

A brand new stamp positioning tool is to be launched in the new year...

The STAMPARATUS!

STAMP.....APARATUS......get it?!

Time is running out if you'd like to reserve yours,
you only have until Saturday night to order it,
before it's launched in the new annual catalogue,
which will not be until June,
and I for one CANNOT wait that long !

To Reserve yours, simply got o my shop HERE

And don't forget to check the Year End Sale and Clearance Rack while you're there!

Please don't miss out!
Use the Host Code for Online Orders 
to receive an extra gift from me


HOST CODE: EVQCBHFH

Happy Crafting!

Lesley
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Washi Tape Butterfly

Hello,

hope you have had a lovely festive season,

celebrations continue for some,

it's a busy time for lots of you,

and for some a sad time too......

So, here's a cheery card using snippets of washi tape.

The how: 

take a snippet of card,

lay some washi tape down in rows to approximate size of your die.

Die cut your desired shape,

add other embellishments like candy dots.

I've kept this plain, so I can adapt it to suit any ocassion,

meantime I'm off to show the lovely people in the

Snippets Playground.

Come play, lots to see and lots of lovely people to meet!

Lesley

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Merry Christmas everyone!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I would strongly recommend you put your feet up and have a cuppa before you go any further!

This is a very heavily pictured post.....

First up is a wooden bauble we decorated at class,

which I'm entering into the challenge

Moving Along With The Times

which is for anything but a card

I do lots of things other than cards, but don't often blog about them,

but today IS special after all! 

the bauble had a pre-cut star, we added die cuts, embossing paste, glitter and sequins

We also made a votive decoration using similar die cuts

This was the last class I held for the year.

This is the before pic.....

lots of goodies in their bags.....

projects on show with a string of battery star lights

"Inspiration Table"

I laid out lots of ideas for table decorations etc.

those are real twigs, below right, sprayed gold to hold a name card

napkins with simple ring made from card, decorated with initials,

and a pine sprig and silver bauble 

(SU embellishments that I may have to get some more of for next year!)

love this idea.....but also love crackers....

some ideas are from Hobbycrafts blog

Gift- box- on- a- card 

makes a fab place setting.....

decorated lantern in the centre

Diorama cards cased from Amanda Bates,

including her faux diorama.....simpler and flatter...

you could add a tea light behind the houses

Amanda also did a bridge version which is also fab,

love the Hearts Come Home bundle.

We had a fabulous time, lots of laughs, nibbles, idea sharing,

card swapping, and bookings for next year!

Do come and join us if you can,

you would be made most welcome.

I hope Santa visited your home,

keep warm, keep safe, and keep well.

Lesley

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to you.

I hope it brings all you wish for  and more

And if it doesn't, it's only one day,

And there's sure to be something on tele to make you laugh!

Pop back later if you fancy a few quiet minutes with a cup of something nice :)

Meantime, take care, have a lovely day,

And don't let anyone or anything get you down!

Peace and Love

Lesley

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scrambled egg, bucks fizz, and a new catalogue!

Happy Christmas Eve

If you'd like a copy of the new spring catalogue

and sale-a-bration brochure

just ask and I'll send you one!

scrambled egg with smoked salmon,

a glass of bucks fizz,

and the new catalogue,

what more could I want!

I hope you get all you wish for

Lesley

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not christmas....or maybe it is...or could be....

Take "Seasonal Bells" SU stamp set,

stamp , emboss and punch out some bells,

add some jingle bells and twine and paper,

tadah!

Happy Anniversary to my parents :)

ONE MORE SLEEP!

SANTA IS COMING!

Lesley

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Carols of Christmas

Take "Carols of Christmas",

stamp baubles in two colours,

stamp and layer a large greeting,

decoupage a couple of baubles, add gems,

tadah!

Unashamedly cased from alison :)

TWO MORE SLEEPS!

DOUBLE EEK!

Lesley

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Quick-ish christmas cards

Take "Hearts Come Home" SU stamp set,

some strips of paper, "Softly Falling" or other embossing folder

tadah!

THREE MORE SLEEPS!!!

EEEEK!!

Lesley

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Quick christmas cards

Take "Merry Mistletoe" SU stamp set,

"Colour Theory" or other Designer Series Paper,

add a nose.......tadah!

FOUR MORE SLEEPS!

EEEEEEK!

Lesley

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