A few more cards

So its been a bit of a busy week but I have managed to squeeze in time for some little crafting gems! On Thursday I met with my wonderful up-line sarah (see her blog here http://stampinsarahiow.blogspot.co.uk/ ) we also met a couple of other lovely crafting ladies from the Isle of Wight and did a mini shoe box swap. There were some fantastic cards made and I'm yet to get a picture of the ones I made on the day howeve I can now show you all what I designed and made for my make and take of the day.

 


So for this card I used a bit of my precious Designer Series Paper (every cut feels like a piece of myself I just love it so much I don't want to use it, I just want to just look at it all day)

Stamps:
Delightful Decorations (clear 127787 £15.95)
Jolly Jingles Jumbo Roller (120864 £7.95)

More Merry Messages (clear 126402 £23.95)
Inks:
Baja Breeze (126960 £4.95)
Not Quite Navy(126970 £4.95)
Card stock:
Baja Breeze
Not Quite Navy
Whisper White
Ornament Punch (119847 £15.50)
Designer Series Paper stack Regals (117154 £19.50)

Remember you can get A4 cardstock bundle off me in different colours: 5 sheets for £2 - 8 sheets for £3 and 20 sheets for £7 in any colours you like, Pick and Mix style :) contact me to place your order.

This was the card I was going to do for my shoebox swap but decided otherwise. I am feeling these little cards a lot recently, I suppose its because Im still trying to "feel-out" what I want to make for my own christmas cards still (not much time left now, should really get a move on before baby arrives!)

Stamps:

Delightful Decorations (clear 127787 £15.95)
Inks:
Baja Breeze (126960 £4.95)
Tempting Turquoise (126952 £4.95)
Card stock:
Baja Breeze
Whisper White
Sponge Dauber (102892 £9.95 -12)
Rhinestones (119246 £4.50 -150)
Ornament Punch (119847 £15.50)
3/4" Circle Punch (119869 £11.50)
Simply Scored (122334 £25.95)
Northern Flurry Embossing Folder (120902 £7.50)*        

needs big shot to use

Big Shot (113439 £87.95)

Remember you can buy a big shot from me and get a folder of your choice free! just contact me for more details.

Lastly for today I have this candy cane card. I felt like something was missing from it but the more I added the less I was happy with it and should have left it alone!

If I attempt again I will leave the piercing and stitching  and leave the door frame effect too.

Stamps:

More Merry Messages (clear 126402 £23.95)
Delightful Decorations (clear 127787 £15.95)
Inks:
Cherry Cobbler (126966 £4.95)
Card stock:
Gumball Green
Cherry Cobbler
Very Vanilla
Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon (120992 £6.25)
Designer Series Paper "Be of Good Cheer" (126896 £9.95)
Perfect Polka-dot Embossing Folder (117335 £7.50)
Big Shot (113439 £87.95)
Framelits Dies - Holiday Season (127814 £20.95)
(these and crystal effects glue were used to create my ribbon slider)
Punches:
3/4" Circle (119873 £11.50)
1" Circle (119868 £11.50)
Crystal Effects Glue (101055 £5.25)

Thank you for looking and as usual if you want to contact me about anything please feel free to do so. I have some more designs and ideas coming soon so watch this space.

Contact details: Lorraine Ferguson
07412659747
lorraine.ferguson@live.com

Card overload!

Ok so a lot of cards to look at, I've been busy having fun :D

Lets start with what we created at the Open House.

Using the First Christmas stamp set (127991 clear £10.95/ 127988 wood £13.95)

Inks: Chocolate Chip (126979 £4.95)

Cherry Cobbler (126966 £4.95 / Marker 119681 £2.95)

So Saffron (126957 £4.95)

Versa Mark (102283 £6.75)

Card Stock: Very Vanilla (106550 £7.50 - 40 sheets A4)

Garden Green (108605 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4) 

Real Red (106578 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4)

So Saffron (108611£6.25 - 24 sheets A4)

Embossing: Gold Emboss powder (109129 £3.95)

Heat Tool (129054 £25.95)

Elegant Lines embossing folder (119277 £7.50)

Big Shot (113439 £87.95)

Ask me about mixed card packs - pick your own colours starts at £2 a pack of 6 sheets of A4 get yourself started out cheaper, or add to your vast collection without spending a fortune.

Also ask me about my Big Shot deals! FREE embossing folder of your choice.

Next up is my Nieces' Birthday card, she gave me a challenge as she doesnt like colours only black and white and Neutral colours but also likes cute things but it has to be mature (she is a 15 year old girl you know!) 

Using the Curly Cute stamp set (120510 clear £13.95/ 117014 wood £17.95)

Inks: Basic Grey (126981 £4.95)

Card Stock: Whisper White (106549 £7.50 - 40 sheets A4)

Basic Black (121688 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4) 

Embossing: Elegant Lines embossing folder (119277 £7.50)

Beautiful Wings Embosslits (118138 £9.95)

Big Shot (113439 £87.95)

Embellishments: Rhinestones (119246 £4.50 - pack of 150 plus 3 X 6.7cm strips)

Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319 £5.25 - 13.7m)

Sponge Daubers (102892 £9.95 - 12)

Frost White Shimmer Paint (116854 £4.95)

Ask me about deals on Embellishments - 50 Rhinestones £1.50

I loved this one, so simple, so adorable! Id like to say made for one of my nephews however this was made for my brother who turns 31 this year (Im sure he will appreciate it)

 Using the Dinoroar stamp set (1225371 clear £17.95/ 122535 wood £21.95)

Curly Cute stamp set (120510 clear £13.95/ 117014 wood £17.95)

Inks: Basic Black (126980 £4.95)

Basic Grey (126981 £4.95)

More Mustard (126964 £4.95)

Always Artichoke (126972 £4.95)

Card Stock: Whisper White (106549 £7.50 - 40 sheets A4)

Always Artichoke (108610 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4) 

More Mustard (106569 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4)

Embelishments: Bakers Twine Whisper White (124262 £2.50 - 22.9m)

Crayola Crayons

Im not so pleased with this next one as I tried adding my boarder after I stuck my card down and it dint turn out how I had pleased maybe next time in Baja Breeze :)

Using the More Merry Messages stamp set (126402 clear £23.95/ 126400 wood £29.95)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler (126966 £4.95 / Marker 119681 £2.95)

Card Stock: Whisper White (106549 £7.50 - 40 sheets A4)

Cherry Cobbler (121681 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4) 

Embossing: Northern Flurry embossing folder (120902 £7.50)

Big Shot (113439 £87.95)

Embellishments: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon (120992 £6.25 - 9.1m)

Sponge Daubers (102892 £9.95 - 12)

Frost White Shimmer Paint (116854 £4.95)

A few little Christmas cards, perfect for the handmade touch in bulk :)

Using the More Merry Messages stamp set (126402 clear £23.95/ 126400 wood £29.95)

Delightful Decorations stamp set (127787 clear £15.95/ 116517 wood £19.95)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler (126966 £4.95 / Marker 119681 £2.95)

Card Stock: Whisper White (106549 £7.50 - 40 sheets A4)

Very Vanilla (106550 £7.50 - 40 sheets A4) (the one in the middle)

Cherry Cobbler (121681 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4) 

Embossing: Perfect Polka-dots embossing folder (117335 £7.50)

Big Shot (113439 £87.95)

Embellishments: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon (120992 £6.25 - 9.1m)

Bakers Twine Whisper White (124262 £2.50 - 22.9m)

Cutting: Ornament punch (119847 £15.50)

I like the elegance of this one its a shame the camera doesn't catch how sparkly the rhinestones are!

Using the More Merry Messages stamp set (126402 clear £23.95/ 126400 wood £29.95)

Delightful Decorations stamp set (127787 clear £15.95/ 116517 wood £19.95)

Inks: Baja Breeze (126960 £4.95)

Card Stock: Whisper White (106549 £7.50 - 40 sheets A4)

Baja Breeze (116207 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4) 

Embossing: Northern Flurry embossing folder (120902 £7.50)

Big Shot (113439 £87.95)

Embellishments: Rhinestones (119246 £4.50 - pack of 150 plus 3 X 6.7cm strips)

Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319 £5.25 - 13.7m)

Cutting: Ornament punch (119847 £15.50)

Here I used my Whisper White Bakers Twine and my Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker to colour in the bakers twine.

 Using the Scentsational Season stamp set (121190 clear £13.95/ 121026 wood £16.95)

Delightful Decorations stamp set (127787 clear £15.95/ 116517 wood £19.95)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler (126966 £4.95 / Marker 119681 £2.95)

Gumball Green (126861 £4.95)

Card Stock: Whisper White (106549 £7.50 - 40 sheets A4)

Gumball Green (127543 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4) 

So Saffron (108611£6.25 - 24 sheets A4)

Embossing: Northern Flurry embossing folder (120902 £7.50)

Big Shot (113439 £87.95)

Embellishments: Rhinestones (119246 £4.50 - pack of 150 plus 3 X 6.7cm strips)

Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319 £5.25 - 13.7m)

Cutting: Framelits Dies Holiday Collection (127814 £20.95) *needs big shot 

3/4" circle punch (119873 £11.50)

The next 3 are probably my favorites. This one is most ideal for parties so simple and effective and just gorgeous.

 Using the Scentsational Season stamp set (121190 clear £13.95/ 121026 wood £16.95)

More Merry Messages stamp set (126402 clear £23.95/ 126400 wood £29.95)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler (126966 £4.95 / Marker 119681 £2.95)

Gumball Green (126861 £4.95)

Card Stock: Whisper White (106549 £7.50 - 40 sheets A4)

Gumball Green (127543 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4) 

So Saffron (108611£6.25 - 24 sheets A4)

Cherry Cobbler (121681 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4) 

Embellishments: Paper Piercing tool (126189 £3.50)

Stampin' Pierce Mat (126199 £4.50)

Essentials Paper-Piercing pack (126187 £7.25)

Cutting: Framelits Dies Holiday Collection (127814 £20.95) *needs big shot

 Big Shot (113439 £87.95)

Corner Rounder Punch (119871 £6.25)

I had so much fun with this card its small and cute and makes a big impact. The gingerbread man is coverec with scented embossing powder which gives a waft of "sugar and spice" which deeply reminds me of cinnamon (I love the smell of cinnamon)

 Using the Scentsational Season stamp set (121190 clear £13.95/ 121026 wood £16.95)

More Merry Messages stamp set (126402 clear £23.95/ 126400 wood £29.95)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler (126966 £4.95 / Marker 119681 £2.95)

Gumball Green (126861 £4.95)

Cajun Craze (126965 £4.95)

Versa Mark (102283 £6.75)

Card Stock: Whisper White (106549 £7.50 - 40 sheets A4)

Gumball Green (127543 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4) 

Embossing: Sugar and Spice Scented Emboss powder (127829 £4.95)

Heat Tool (129054 £25.95)

Perfect Polka-dots embossing folder (117335 £7.50)

Big Shot (113439 £87.95)

Cutting: Framelits Dies Holiday Collection (127814 £20.95) *needs big shot

Im sure you will be glad to hear that this is the last one. This one I really enjoyed making, I took several ideas from cards I had seem online and came up with this and I absolutely love it!! I made one for my Aunties' Birthday card and then HAD to make one for myself and my display.

Using the Curly Cute stamp set (120510 clear £13.95/ 117014 wood £17.95)

Boardering on Romance Stamp set (125482 clear £19.95/ 125480 wood  £24.95)

Inks: Basic Grey (126981 £4.95)

Certainly Celery (126958 / 105106 £4.95)

Pretty in Pink (126955/100045 £4.95)

So Saffron (126957 £4.95)

Perfect Plum (126963 £4.95)

Card Stock: Whisper White (106549 £7.50 - 40 sheets A4)

Perfect Plum (108615 £6.25 - 24 sheets A4) 

Embossing: Petals a Plenty embossing folder (116824 £7.50)

Big Shot (113439 £87.95)

Embellishments: Rhinestones (119246 £4.50 - pack of 150 plus 3 X 6.7cm strips)

Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon (122973 £8.95 - 9.1m)

Sponge Daubers (102892 £9.95 - 12)

Cutting: Labels Collection Framelits dies (125598 £22.95) * needs big shot

Well thats all for now. If your interested in learning about any techniques involved in any of the cards or if you would like to hold a party where you can grab free goodies, get entry into my big prize draw and most of all have fun with friends and family (and make one of the great cards above) just contact me.

I can make any of the above cards into ready-to-make kits pre-stamped, cut, embossed with everything you need to stick them togther and share the love. contact me for prices vary depending on how many and which card etc.

If you have the stamps and just need some card stock running through a Big Shot either for embossing or cutting purposes just contact me and I will be more than happy to help.

Remember there are Additional deals that Stampin' Up! do themselves like at the moment if you hold a party which reaches the sales of £325 you will receive a whole ink pad collection of your choice! PLUS all your usual benefits of a party that size 1 item at 50% and £50 worth of products of your choice.

Again if your interested in any of my deals or have any questions contact me. I am always happy to help or advise. 

Contact details: Lorraine Ferguson

07412659747
lorraine.ferguson@live.com

Finally!!

My Open House went great and I would like to thank all those lovely people who attended. Its a shame I didn't get a photo of us all happily crafting or of the brilliant creative touches you added to your cards that really gave them an extra "wow" factor you were all a true inspiration to me. I will post a picture of the card we made a little later, I have quite a few pictures to post so please stay with me :)

The long awaited Open House came and went and I was finally able to place my very first "official" order with Stampin' Up! It was my birthday recently so a lot of this is a "birthday present" from hubby, I also used some birthday money contributed towards it and my money from selling retired items on Ebay. I very impatiently awaited the arrival of the UPS man and eventually at about 4:15pm my goodies arrived!! This is them unpacked.

OK I apologise for the photo being the wrong way around, I tried altering it but I don't know how :( It looks fine on my computer but comes out funny in my blog. Sorry about that... anyway, I'm sure you get the idea, I'm also missing 10 ink pads which wouldn't fit into the picture :) 

So watch this space for my creations to come and remember if you like what you see just contact me in the usual way to book your own party, come to a craft class, or just simply to place an order.

Contact details: Lorraine Ferguson
07412659747
lorraine.ferguson@live.com

Flip Flop First Christmas

OK now as I said before I LOVE this stamp set, so versitile and christmassy and most of all I love the sentiment stamps that come with it!

First Christmas (127988 wood mount) (127991 clear mount)

So this time I made a Flip flop card using:

 Garden Green cardstock (108605)

 Real Red cardstock (106578) 

and Whisper White cardstock (106549)

 the inks I used were

 So Saffron (I used a Stampin' Write Marker) (119700 pack of Subtle collection markers) (126957) 

Chocolate chip (126979)

Real Red (for the border of the inside message) (126949) 

and Cherry Cobbler (again I used a Stampin' Write Marker) (126966) (119681 single marker only)

 I also used VersaMark (102283) and Gold Emboss Powder (109129) for the background.

 I used Sticky Strip (104294) to stick it all together 

(waiting on my order for my SNAIL adhesive (104332)

I apologise for the lack of decent lighting in my photos, im no photographer (not even an amateur!) 

As always if you want to order any of these products used above (or any other products in the amazing new Stampin' Up catalogue including the seasonal Autumn/Winter Catalogue)  then just contact me. Stampin' Up products are a quality second to no other I have found, and are ONLY available for purchase through Stampin' Up demonstrators. If your interested in earning FREE products contact me about holding a Stampin' Up party or even joining my NEW and EXCLUSIVE group called "Stampers 10" where you will get free gifts every month, free postage and packaging on any orders and access to my new Stampers 10 ONLY blog where we can share ideas and techniques with each other, great for those who cannot make it to a craft group. The best part about Stampers 10 however is that in one month out of the 10 you will be entitled to at least £25 of product from the Stampin' Up catalogue absolutely FREE! The only obligation you will have is that as part of the group you must spend at least £15 a month for 10 months (thats only £3.75 a week which is cheaper than a craft magazine!) Its a great way of starting to get through that wishlist. Places are going fast with the build up to christmas and then early next years annual sale-a-bration. Just contact me for more info or to book your month on the calander (November and December are still open!!)

Contact details: Lorraine Ferguson
07412659747
lorraine.ferguson@live.com

I already have ideas for my next creations using this stamp set so keep in touch.

My crafting space :)

My little crafting space, a little more organised then it once was, its a little corner of the spare room/ soon to be babies room (7 1/2 weeks to go!) My poor husband hasn't seen me out of this room much since i sorted it all out :)

Don't forget the Open House on 3rd November and keep watching this space as I sort out my card making classes, scrap-booking classes and exclusive offers clubs in the next few weeks. I'm very excited for these opportunities for people and I hope you will be happy with them too :)

FREE OPEN HOUSE!

Saturday 3rd November ANYTIME between 10am and 4pm

Im so excited!! Im holding my first Open House event at my home in Newport, Isle of Wight. Whats an Open House I hear you say? Well my home will be open to all those wishing to attend this event where there will be cake and soft drinks. Its a chance to meet new people or get out with friends. There will be a free card making class where we will make a simple christmas card using the Stampin' Up! products from the new catalogues. So no one attending will go away empty handed and its all absolutely free! If that wasnt enough then to add to it all you will have the chance to enter a free prize draw and win a bundle of Stampin' Up! goodies. Everyone attending will have this chance (usually only given to Hostesses or parties placing qualifying orders) and if you come with a friend you will get TWO entries each (or 3 or 4 depending on how many friends you bring) All orders placed on the day will receive a free catalogue AND free postage and packing. So you really cant go wrong! There is no obligation to spend any money, just come along for the free cake and fun of stamping. No experience is needed I welcome people of all experience levels to join in the fun. Let me know by email or phone or text (whichever suits you) if you want to come along, Im happy to meet new people and gather with old friends.

"I cant make it! Im working/child commitments" :'( dont worry! If you dont feel your children can come with you (they are more than welcome) You can have all of the above still plus EXTRA benifits with your own family and friends when you book a party with me (ITS ALL FREE) We can do it at your own home whenever best suits you, you will get a free catalogue, free postage and packaging for anything you order yourself, free card class, a special free hostess gift, and the chance to enter the prize draw, PLUS I will do a mini prize draw giveaway for your guests on the day. How fantastic! As if that wasnt enough you will also receive special hostess discounts AND money to spend in the catalogue starting from £25 when your party places a qualifying order (a qualifying order is £150 which is only £15 per person if 10 people are attending) the more spent at the party the more benefits you could earn. Dont delay, have a fantastic unique christmas party with your friends and family.

This isnt the end, look out for more FANTASTIC offers and great things happening soon!

Contact details: Lorraine Ferguson
07412659747
lorraine.ferguson@live.com

Here we go!

So I have not quite got my craft room/table as set up as I would like yet but my Starter kit arrived so I have been playing with all my new goodies. I did go on holiday for a week not long after it all arrived so I apologise for the lack of posts. 

Here is a card I made using the Stamp set First Christmas clear mount 127991 (only £10.95!) 

The colours I used are Night of Navy card stock and a little bit of basic grey at the bottom and very vanilla. Inks used are So Saffron, Night of Navy and Basic Grey. For embellishments I used some small silver brads and Dazzling Diamonds glitter. (colours have come out a little bit bright in the pictures)

I'm not sure if you can see from the photo very well but I also used dimensionals to place the manger slightly inset from the card.

I love this stamp set, a proper CHRISTmas stamp set and very versitile.

I love this technique especially as you can see the side view casts a really nice shadow of the star inside the card. (I haven't made the inside of my card yet but I was excited to share this amazing stamp set with you)

Expect to see more from this set ;)

If you want to buy any of the items listed above or any other items from Stampin' Up! Just contact me. If you place an order before the end of October there is FREE postage and packing! Look out for posts to come in the next week, LOTS of exciting things are happening :)

In progress...

In progress pretty much sums up my life at the moment. Baby in progress (10 weeks left!) blog in progress (it will get better!) and my demonstrator starter kit for stampin' up ... In progress :-( so now I'm just waiting for them to finish picking and packing and send it to me. I'm soo excited I want it now but seen as I have time to spare whilst I'm waiting I can sort out the spare room which for the foreseeable future will be baby/craft room. So keep your eyes peeled for future posts where my progresses can become accomplishments and new "in progresses"
Keep stampin'

Lorraine ~x~