Christmas In July Mega Class

 Hi there,

As you may (or may not) know I do a Mega Class in July (and January) each year, July's one is looming on the horizon, and I thought I'd better share it with you!  If you get my emails you'll already have details of it, if you don't get my emails let me know and I'll add you to my list!

My Christmas in July Mega Class details are below, this is the stamp set and punch: Evergreen Elegance, that you'll be receiving as part of the class (amongst other goodies)

• Saturday 24th July 10.30am till 3.30pm. 
  
• At Laanecoorie Mechanics Institute (middle of Laanecoorie)
  
• We'll be making 12 individual cards (with envelopes) 2 of which are fancy fold cards. 
  
• Included in the cost of this class is your own stamp set and punch (Evergreen Elegance Bundle), full instructions, plus all the trimmings to make the 12 cards, and lunch is included in the price, so if you have special dietary needs you'll need to let me know when you're booking your place.
  
•  Cost for the day is $125 if you book and pay for your place before 30th June.
• After that the price rises to $135  and the final cut off date is: 9th July to ensure I can have your products ready for you
• This is available by mail too, the "by mail" cost will be $115 and this will include postage
  

And here is a peek of the cards you'll be making 

My Mega Classes are so much fun, so do come expecting to have fun, make new friends and just enjoy yourself!

what you'll need to bring if you have it

• Clear blocks - all the stamps individually will fit onto a D size block (some diagonally), but you might want a selection with you
• silicone craft mat
• Pin tool or tweezers (if you use them)
• Excited/ can do attitude 

If you want to join in, book your place soon as "in person" spots go pretty fast!

God Bless love 

Heather

Rosette Tree Christmas in June Craft Alive Bendigo

 Hi there Creators,

I have done a Facebook video on this cute Rosette Christmas Tree and promised to share the measurements in a blog post, so here we are.... first up the tree!  I will aim to add the video to my YouTube channel too!

It's a really sturdy little tree when you put it together with hot glue.

You will need ideally 12 x 12" Designer Series Paper, the first one I made uses the beautiful Expressions in Ink Specialty Designer Series Paper, and the second one I've used the Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper the suites that go with both of these are just gorgeous!

You'll need to cut each of the following:

• 12" x 1/2"
• 12" x 3/4"
• 12" x 1"
• 18" x 1 1/4"
• 18" x 1 1/2"
• 24" x 1 3/4"
• 24" x 2"

I recommend for the last 2 that are 24" you cut double the width of the 12x12 card stock, then score it and then cut it in 1/2 (just saves an extra step).  Each piece you need to score and concertina at 1/2" intervals I thoroughly recommend using the Simply Scored Board (makes the job really easy)

Now you need to glue each piece in a circle like this:

Press each one down to form a rosette (I recommend having the silicone craft sheet under your work at this point!), as you now need to use hot glue to hold the middle of the rosette together.

Do this with all the rosettes: (there is 1 missing from this photo, should be 7 in total)

I then cut some circles and glued these on the top of all, but the top 3 rosettes, (it gives a bit more stability to the tree)  Then glue them all together to form the tree, and add something nice on the top, I used The lovely Gold Fine Art Ribbon on this one:

then the incredibly soft Metallic Mesh ribbon on this one:

Before I head off, I should just let you know that if you're planning to order this month I do have a special for you:  orders over $100 I will be sending you a pack of the beautiful 2021-2023 In colour Jewels, and if you are ordering under $250 use this host code to go in the draw for the free host $'s : CQ6JWZ3Q.  If you plan to order over $250 don't use my host code as you'll be entitled to your own benefits, Or, have you thought of joining and ordering the starter kit? (pay only $169 for $235 of products!) 

Let me know if you have a go at this, I hope it inspires you to create!

God Bless love 

Heather xox

Tidings of Christmas (battery operated) Tea Light

 Hi there Creators, 

Welcome if you're viewing my blog for the 1st time, or the 100th!

Craft Alive Bendigo was meant to happen Thursday 10th June through to Sunday 13th, however COVID has once again got in the way, so we're having a "Pop-Up Online Event" instead, just a case of those of us who would have been exhibitors, adding a little extra to our online presence.  I am hoping to have a Facebook live each day (Thurs/Fri/Sat)  Saturday will be my usual Something Saturday at 10am

Anyway on to, what am I showing you in this blog post?  I was planning on doing a Christmas in June/July theme, and my choice of products for this is the lovely Tidings of Christmas Suite (do click on it to check it out)  This Suite has beautiful papers, ribbon, stamps and dies!  And I thought the stars would make beautiful tealight holders, what do you think?

I decided to do a photograph instruction thingo for you, so here goes....

You will need:

• A standard card (I use the Thick white cardstock)
• Window Sheeting
•  Christmas Trimmings Dies
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
• Paper Snips/ scissors
  
• 2021-2023 In colour Jewels
  

First up arrange your large star die on the card, make sure it's right on the edge, and the pointy top is right at the top end (top is the open end of the card, not the folded end!)  You need to make sure that when you cut it, it leaves the 2 bottom points of the star still attached to the card, hence the top plate only covers as shown in the photo, then run it through your Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine

If you have put it as far to the edge as you can you'll be able to make 2 of them from one standard card, as shown:

Next cut the stars out by a straight cut up from the bottom on both sides, leave the middle intact,

 Next you want to create a score line about 1cm below the star and fold it. I thought I'd taken photos of this but they've disappeared!

Next part is to cut out the detailed star (got a photo of this part, which hopefully catches you up to speed with the last 2!) in this photo the silver bit is the die in place.

Once you have cut out the intricate star you'll have the outline left, as this next photo shows you'll need window sheeting, cut with the plain star (the 2 dies are at the top) you can see a slight fold in the cut piece under the star, if you score and fold this part it makes it easier to trim off.

Once you have the 2 window sheeting stars open up your piece, which will have a star on both ends, you can, attach these to the inside as shown;

 turn it over and attach the intricate stars, I've coloured mine in first with the Mango Melody Stampin' Write Marker, and added one of the In colour Jewels to the top on each side (want to know how to get a pack of these for free? I'll tell you after the instructions)

Next up attach the top star tips together, I used a glue dot

And Voila, stand it up and pop a (battery operated) tea light candle in it.

then it will fold flat when not in use.

Let me know if you decide to have a go at this, and how it turns out!

Now how to get the free In colour Jewels.... when you purchase over $100 (excluding postage) this month June or next month I will send you a pack of these gorgeous jewels, so, check out my website, and just so you know there is a great sale on this month as the mini catalogue is retiring and a heap got reduced, also the Clearance Rack is so worth checking out for MEGA reductions! 

 If you are placing an order  under $250 and would like to go in the draw for the hostess benefits use this host code when placing your order:    CQ6JWZ3Q

However if your order is over $250 don't use the code as you'll be entitled to your own host benefits.  

And the other thing is if you are placing an order that size why not think about joining my team?  you can order $235 of goodies and only pay $169! then get an ongoing discount of 20%!  - ask me for more details, or just go here to join:  Join my team

If you're not on my e-mailing list and would like to be do let me know!

I hope this inspires you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox