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

Party Puffins, Cards for June class

 Hi there Creators, 

I thought for a change this month we'd do some kids cards, Sam (10)  has been to a couple of parties recently, and I've really enjoyed using this stamp set making up cards for them.  The Party Puffins are so cute! (I'm pretty sure they'd appeal to big kids too lol)

So here we go.....

Card 1:  I like doing fancy fold cards and they're always a winner with kids!

Card 2:  Sparkly stuff!, also a winner with kids lol, I've used some of the Rainbow Glimmer Paper with this card, so pretty!, and as it's rainbow there's also a greeny/blue section which would work nicely for a boy! (and these sparkles don't get everywhere, bonus!)

 

Card #3 also uses a bit more of the sparkly Rainbow Glimmer Paper behind the vellum heart (some of the green this time!)  A spot of masking and you have a heap of small cute puffins!

And the last card I thought would be fun to showcase the candles, if you coloured the candles in pinks I reckon it would make a nice girls card too, I've used some of the new In colour Jewels on this one, Oh they're so sparkly and sadly the photo doesn't do them justice!

I have added sparkles to each of the candles too with a bit of Wink of Stella, gives such a beautiful subtle effect!
                                          

So there you go! that is my June offering😊  

I have booked into my diary class spots on Wednesday 23rd at 10.30am and Thursday 24th at 7pm, Class cost $20.

If you'd like to make these but can't get to a class, do ask me for other dates or if you purchase the stamp set through me I can either email you the instructions for free, or mail out to you a pre-cut and scored kit for $7.20 (this includes $2.20 postage) - contact me for more details.

Please book your place/ order your kit by 20th June.

I hope these cards inspire you to create 

God Bless love

Heather

Placing an order and not part of my Craft@Home class? use this host link to go in the draw for the host benefits: Shop with Host code  If your order will be over $250 don't use the code as you'll get your own host benefits! use this link instead: Heather's online store

 

 

 

 

 

Hydrangea Hill Cards for May

 Hi there Creators

the Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper is so beautiful that I thought I'd make it a feature of the cards for our May class, plus I've added in a couple of new items......😊(which will be available from 4th May, yay!)

This first card uses some of the new Pale Papaya open weave ribbon (very pretty) and it's funny as when I first saw this colour I really didn't think much of it, but it's not as wishy washy as I thought it looked, it actually has a nice peachy tone to it.  Oh and the saying is from a new set too called "Elegantly Said"

The second card is this one, again new goodies, I've used some of the Pale Papaya card behind the saying, then there's also new stamp set and punch: Flowers of Friendship Stamps and matching Flowers & Leaves Punch (I like punches!)  and lastly there's the new Linen Specialty Paper, this was an interesting one, I didn't realise it's sticky backed, I rather like the way it allows the pattern of the paper to show through the linen, and I love the light texture it gives.  We're also saying a sad goodbye to Rococo Rose as it' retires on 3rd May making way for the new In Colours.  I've used it for my base card colour.

 

The last (and trickiest) card is this one, it looks deceptively simple from the outside (partly cos it is very simple on the outside),

but when you open it up there's this.......

Wow, I know right?

Anyway down to the nitty gritty, the class is either in person or by mail (you'll get a video of how to do the pop out bit if you choose by mail, as well as the usual instructions) Class cost $20 ($22.20 by mail to cover postage).  

If you choose "by mail" you'll need to stamp your own sayings and find some other flowers to use on card #2, but everything else will be ready for you.

Dates for class here in my classroom are Tuesday 11th 10.30am, Wednesday 12th 10.30am or Thursday 13th 7pm.  If you can't make one of those times/days and would rather do the class in person, then let me know and we'll work something out😊

Make sure you book your spot as classes can book up kind of fast!

If you're not up to joining in, I hope this inspires you to create at home!

God Bless love

Heather xox
 

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3D tutorial, Coffee Cup

 Hi there Creators, 

I did a Facebook Live on Saturday (Easter Saturday) where I showed how to make this Coffee Cup, it's quite easy but can look really great with a couple of choccie eggs in it (or other things!)  so I thought I'd share it here with you too:

Do watch the video below to learn how to create these, let me know if you have a go!, and don't forget to follow me on Facebook for my Something Saturday videos. Being CreateAble with Heather Facebook

 

I hope this inspires you to create!

God Bless love

Heather

Fancy Fold - Corner Fold with Easel Card

 Hi there Creators, 

well a week or so ago I posted this video for my Something Saturday Facebook live, and I'm a bit late in putting it up here!

Here are the cards I've made using this fancy fold that I saw at the Picture to Page show recently.

 This is the first one I made up with the new Butterfly Bijou Designer Series Paper, which is sadly sold out at the moment! (very popular)

Currently the card I made in the video has gone walkies, however I did make this card up using the same World of Good Designer Series Papers that the one in the video is made with.  I love the brass foil designs that are on some of the sheets.

Rough instructions are that you start off with a square piece of card, score it in 1/2 both ways (so it has 4 small squares), cut one of the score lines up to the centre point.  If you have that cut line down the bottom, you then fold the top 2 squares diagonally backwards, and that's pretty much all the folding!  

Do watch the video below for more in depth description

If you live in Australia don't forget you can order my April Card kit which has one of these in it to create, see my previous post for more details.

I hope these inspire you to create, let me know if you have a go!

God Bless love

Heather xox