Cards for May

Hi Everyone,
Well as May is at the end of this week, thought I'd better get my act into gear and show you the cards we'll be making at the "4 Cards" classes on Saturday 5th, and Wednesday 9th.

I'll jump right in with a brand new Stamp set - Love what you do, which will be available from tomorrow, as a pre-order for you in special bundles (see the video Stampin' Up! have created for it in my "specials happening tab"

Oh and spot the new colour?  Grapefruit Grove.

Card #2 also uses new stuff - the Love What You Do Specialty Designer Series Paper, oh my goodness it's gorgeous, has a pearl effect (as Stampin' Up! is in it's 30th year, and Pearl being the 30th Anniversary "stone") I've teamed it up with the Duet Banner Punch and the Thoughtful Banners Stamp set.

Card #3, and we're back to the "old" finally using my Marbled Stamp as the swirly background, and the Stylized Birthday stamp (which is on the retiring list, if you want it order it soon!) both stamps are individual stamps not in a set! just realised that as I was typing this up, so thought I'd better share that useful piece of info with you - lol Oh also features some of the new colours Blueberry Bushel and Call Me Clover.

Ok and the last card #4 when I'd made this it felt very tie dyed!  I just love this Bubble Over Stamp set!  I think it has so many uses, so I've also made the Bubble Over Stamp set and Bottles & Bubbles framelits my Bundle of the month for May (that'll come in the next post) I've teamed this one up with the fabulous Eastern Medallion Thinlits, and some more of the new colours Lovely Lipstick and Pineapple Punch.

Well that's it for today, I hope you can join me either on Saturday (5th) at 10am in Maryborough or Wednesday 9th either 10.30am or 7.30pm in Laanecoorie
I hope this inspires you to create!
God Bless love
Heather xox

What we did at Coffee&Cards Class

Hi there,

thought I'd share with you the creations we made at my Coffee&Cards Class in Dunolly on 23rd.
I'm having a bit of a thing with small cards at the moment lol, so I thought what better than to showcase the Notecards and Envelopes that have been around for ages, also the Narrow Notecards and Envelopes (which are currently in the Occasions catalogue and will be moving into the new Annual Catalogue) and also the little 3x3 envelopes, which fit small cards, you can get 6 of them out of a piece of A4 cardstock.

Anyway I'm pretty sure you didn't come here to hear me waffle on, so onto the cards!

So this first one is the one using the Vanilla Notecards and envelopes, (at only 53c per notecard and envelope they're very economical, and very handy to not have to cut and score you're own!) we also used one of the gorgeous Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers, just cut in 1/2 and the ladies loved that they are really stickers so just peel off the backing!  You can't really see it but the dark circle is actually gold foil card, and the die cut and stamps are from the beautiful Eastern Beauty Bundle (which is only a bundle till the end of this catalogue, so if you want it get it soon, 10% off with the bundles, or pay the extra when it moves to the new Annual Catalogue!)

Moving on..... The Narrow notecards and envelopes next on my list, we created this cute little card:

this one uses the Stamp set Perennial Birthday that goes with the Perennial Birthday Project kit, again the kit is only available while stocks last, but yay the stamp set continues into the new catalogue!  We put a piece of Painted with Love Specialty Designer Series Paper behind the stamped bit, and although it looks like the flower has been cut out, it has actually been stamped by being inked up with the Stampin' Write markers to give it that mottled effect.

The final card we created is this cute little card:

This time I've used a stamp set that actually comes in one of the kits - Soft Sayings Card kit, it's a gorgeous kit that includes everything to make 20 cards, I'd already made up my cards, but the stamps are just lovely!, and Yay this whole kit is moving forwards into the next catalogue!  I mentioned that you can get 6 cards out of a A4 sheet to fit in the 3x3 envelopes, so here is the way to do that:

1. Cut your A4 sheet in half to A5 size
2. Take your A5 sheet and having it portrait, score down the middle at 7.4cm from top to bottom
3. then cut into 3 pieces (side to side) 7cm wide, and fold at your score line
4. repeat with the other A5 piece, and you'll have 6 mini cards (so cute!)

If that didn't make sense, let me know and I can do a little video on it for you.

Well I hope this inspires you to create "little cards" they're so cute and easy!  If you are putting an order in, do use the Open Hostess code: SBN2669E, and you'll go into the draw to win the free goodies, code is valid till around 28th April.

God Bless love
Heather

Tag Card for April, Bottles & Bubbles

Hi There,
Thought I'd do a couple of quick videos for you on how to put your tag card together this month, and part of how I've created the "thankyou" card, which was quick doing the videos, then I've waited the whole day for them to upload to u-tube, and the internet is running like a slug! (and it's not Turbo for those of you who have seen the kids video!) lol, so finally I think I'm there 😁

Just before I get into that *hot news!* the Clearance Rack has just been updated with a heap of reduced products, check them out here: Clearance Rack  if you do put an order in use the open hostess code for the month SBN2669E for a chance to win the FREE GOODIES!

However photos first.... this is the card you'll be able to make with your tag: this uses the Bottles & Bubbles bundle (which is only a bundle till the end of the current catalogue, after that you'll pay 10% more to get the dies and stamps!)  also uses the Celebrate You thinlit dies, which will be returning to the new annual catalogue from the Sale-a-bration catalogue, and the (sadly retiring) Lovely Words thinlit dies.

 And one of these will be the card you receive as a thankyou from me :)  This one uses the gorgeous Painted Harvest Stamp set, and the Stitched Shapes framelit dies.

Then on to the videos...... first up how to put together your "tag" card

And then.......

I hope you enjoy these videos, and they inspire you to create!
God Bless love
Heather

Interactive Class for April

Hi there,

This month's interactive class is Bendi Cards 😊

I have 2 cards created to do in the class, and here they are:

If you choose this as an "at home" kit for this first card you will need some cloud stamps, and a couple of balloon stamps, along with a saying, I have used Lift me Up Stamp set,   I will provide the cut out pieces, but I can't stamp them for you.
 The second card has 2 variations;  this first one is where you'll use the stamps and dies from Magical Day bundle, which is what we'll do in the class (saves fussy cutting! ), then you'll colour in the images.

 This second version is the "at Home" version, as it uses the images from the Myths and Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper, and involves fussy cutting the images out (on the plus side they are pre coloured for you lol, however the images may vary from mine. and you will need a saying.

 The class date is Tuesday 24th April there are 2 classes, 10.30am and 7.30pm, the cost is $20, or if you'd prefer an "at Home" kit it will be $15 plus $2 postage.  Do make sure you book your place, as space is limited.

Hope this inspires you to create, and if you're looking for more to create at home, do check out my "Bundle of the Month"
God Bless love
Heather xox

Cards for April Classes

Hi There!

As my card classes restart again this Saturday thought I'd best pop up the creations we'll be making! (I'll do a separate post for the Interactive Card Class)
So first up, I've been wanting to use this little bunny for a while now, but hadn't got round to it, so finally......

and inside the card

It uses the really cute Sweet little Something Stamp set, and also teamed up with some of the wording from Bird Banter.

 Next up is this one which was a request (do feel free to request certain cards, if you see that I've made them!)

 As it uses the Brusho to create the Watercolour background it can be done in different colours, and the stamp set Watercolor Words, which obviously goes well with the watercolour look!

 Card #3 uses the beautiful Sweet Soiree Designer Series Paper:

Gee this paper is gorgeous, it is silver embossed, I've teamed it up with the Picture Perfect Birthday Stamp set, to create the candles and lovely saying.

 And the last card for these classes is:

Have to admit this is one of my favourite sets Magical Day Stamp set, such a great set for kids cards, and with this card you can choose which character you'd like on your card, and I'll have a variety of background cards colours to choose from too.  I figured the Sparkle Embossing folder went well with this set too.

Class dates are, this Saturday 14th April at 10am in Maryborough, and Wednesday 18th at 10.30am and 7.30pm both in Laanecoorie (my classroom).  I hope you can make it, and if you can't I hope this inspires you to create.  If you're looking for something different to create at home, check out my "Bundle of the Month".

God Bless love
Heather xox

Heather's Bundle of the Month

Hi there
Well I've decided to try something new, as bundles don't continue on from one catalogue to the next with the 10% discount (they separate out and you pay the full amount for both).

So I thought I could highlight some of the bundles and do a special deal, when you purchase the bundle from me, I will mail you instructions and cardstock, including pre-cut peices from other dies or punches to create 4 beautiful cards, for Free 😊 That'll get you creating with your new Stamp set and dies and hopefully give you inspiration to keep going!  

This Offer will go for the month of April, if you aren't part of my Craft@Home group, please use this host code when you do your order, and you'll go into the draw to win the Host free benefits! SBN2669E Click on the picture to go to the Clear mount bundle in my Online Store

Should you purchase elsewhere, but still want a kit, the price for a kit is $15 + $2 postage, or instructions emailed to you for $5

 If you are part of my level 1 team you will receive the instructions to create these, as one of my perks for my CreateAbles Level 1's, (do ask me for more details about joining my team, the CreateAbles and getting a regular discount on your Stampin' Up! goodies.

Do contact me if you have any questions, I hope this inspires you to create!

God Bless love

Heather xox