tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42663436005599581102011-08-05T20:12:01.301+01:00RUBBER STAMPING 4 FUNMaggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.comBlogger631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-13039952105302607972011-03-03T11:13:00.002Z2011-03-03T11:23:59.323Z

CLICK HERE  Get great Stampin' Up Products upto 30% during the March Frenzy  Sale March 1st -31st only Contact me if you wish to take advantage of these great offers CLICK HERE Click above and be transported to the full size poster for picture details   Bye for now

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ORNATE FLOWERS Here are 2 quick cards I made using the Stamp Set Ornate Flowers and the new DSPaper Pack in the New In Colours cobined with In Colours textured card stock, For the first one again I took inspiration from the new Ideas Book and Catalogue and cut the card Base from Textured Card in Pear Pizzazz next quite simply cut strips of the beautiful papers added a whisper white strip and

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I took my inspiration for this card from the New Ideas Book and Catalogue using another new stamp set Noteably Ornate and I think this is my second favourite stamp set.  I used Baja Breeze, Early Espresso and Whisper White Card, Ink Early Espresso, Baja Breeze and Pacific Point.  The main image is stamped on wet water colour paper with Baja Breeze and then over stamped with Pacific Point.  I then

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-43907126792106107672010-10-25T12:36:00.002+01:002010-10-27T11:24:29.191+01:00

Hellooooooo I know long time no see!!! Just when I thought I was on top of things my computer decided it wasn't going to play and consequently gave up altogether.  I have only just got it back from the "puter" doctor.  Anyway enough of that I have been busy with workshops and making samples, even if I couldn't post them so here is the first one. This card I have made with my new all time

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I expect you have all been browsing the new catalogue today, one of the new stamp sets Artistic Etchings P64 was one I knew I just had to have! I ordered the unmounted set which comes in a dvd style box , now I love my wood mounted stamp sets but just thought I would try the new ones out and I wasn't disappointed, the red rubber is of the same quality as in all Stampin' Up Stamps just means we

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NEW STAMPIN' UP! CATALOGUE 2010-2011 At Last what we have all been waiting for has finally been launched click HERE To browse on line  the New 2010-2011 Stampin' Up Catalogue. Oh wow this catalogue is packed with fabulous goodies, unmounted stamps is just one new option, of course there are all the gorgeous new colours and embellishments and ribbons, beautiful new Designer Papers ...... Click

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A quick post to show a quick card I made a while ago with one of my favourite sets Lovely as a Tree and thankfully it is not retiring as I would be very sad to see this set go. Unfortunately the sentement is a retiring Hostess set, and the bordering blue and brocade blue used in the sky are also retiring colours.  There are some fab new colours to replace these and tomorrow sees the launch of

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LAST CHANCE LIST - THIS WILL STAY AT THE TOP OF BLOG UNTIL 30th SEPTEMBER Stampin' Up! New Catalogue 2010/2011 will be launched on 1st October, I have had a sneak peak and there are some fantastic new products of us sorry can't share on line until the 1st October and not all products will be carried over, therefore Stampin' Up! have produced a Retiring List for these products. CLICK HERE to go

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Loads of Love This is one of the sets being retired by Stampin' Up! and as it is one of my favourites I will be sad to see it go so I thought I would bring forward some of the samples of cards I made using this set.  Remember you can still order  Loads of Love set 25% discount and Loads of Love accessories set 50% discount  until 30th September or

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-11314893953510792712010-06-17T07:08:00.000+01:002010-06-17T07:08:11.022+01:00

A quick post today to show you a Fathers Day card and gift bag I made for my grandson to give to daddy, I gave it too him last night and his face was just one big smile he is only five but he loves my cards and can't wait for daddy to have a special one - that's what he calls them - ah bless him he is so gorgeous but then I'm biased anyway lol. Hope he doesn't open pressy himself!!!!!! This was a

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-14295809469260760042010-06-05T06:11:00.000+01:002010-06-05T06:11:46.603+01:00

Just a quick post, it is sooooo hot in my craft room - phew,  I wanted to show you the box in a bag I made for a friends significant birthday in a few days, I made the card a while ago and I have made the box in the bag to match, I altered it slightly to fit the pressy  - Bella Bleu Designer Papers were used for the bag as I wanted a kraft colour, I sat in the garden under the shade of a tree

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June 1st today - who stole May!!!! time is passing so quickly I hope we haven't had our summer in the last heatwave as it has been a gloomy day today and raining.  I realised I hadn't posted a card for a while so I have made this card using Mojo Monday Sketch and the some of the new colours from SU Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede and Cottage Wall DSP.  Rich Razzleberry has to be my favourite and

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Using Stamp Set Vintage Vogue (I know, but it is my favourite ever SU set) I have used the Rock and Roll technique.  This technique is very simple you ink up your stamp in a lighter colour first and then you take the stamp and rock it over a darker colour Ink Pad,  I told you it was easy. Now over at Stamp with Us they have a colour challenge so I thought I would join in and challenge myself

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My latest stamp set from Stampin' Up! is Vintage Vogue and today is the first time I have time to play, and I just love the versatility of this set now I can do distressed without even trying - whooo hooo. :-) I have made this card for a friends Birthday it is a big one!!! so I thought make it girly and pink and no mention of age - I would like her to still be a friend; LOL. Colours used are

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New Colours from Stampin Up they are just gorgeous I can't wait to get my hands on these products. Here are the details 1st MAY - 30TH SEPTEMBER 11 NEW PRODUCTS AND 3 NEW COLOURS SOFT SUEDE, MELON MAMBA, RICH RAZZLEBERRY ** A4 CARD STOCK AND CLASSIC INK PADS * POLKA DOT RIBBON, DESIGNER SERIES PAPER & WINDOW SHEETS Click on 11 New products page at top of the blog for larger pictures of

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If you are short of time as I was! here is a quick card using the new Stamp Set Bird on a Branch from the New Mini Catalogue. I cased the colours used by SU in the mini which is also great for inspiration. I have used the Stamp Positioner to align the flowers, what did I do without this great piece of kit - yes I here you all shout got it crooked - yep that was me!!All SU used: Card Whisper

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-43333929322900207262010-04-21T14:23:00.014+01:002010-04-21T15:10:28.241+01:00

As I haven't been able to join in SWU challenge for a while I thought I would pop over and see what they were doing . This weeks challenge is a sketch and here is my take on the sketch.I have used the new Sweet Pea DSP also the stamp set My Sweet Pea from the New Mini Catalogue (these are my new favourites - well for now anyway) lol. Firstly I took one of the stamps and stamped all over the

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On this card I have used the New Extra Large Two Step Bird Punch and the New Sweet Pea Designer Series Papers and New Stitched Felt flowers all from the New Mini Catalogue. The papers are excellent as always and the choice is too much! This card came together very quickly - once I had made my choice of papers. I inked over the circle to look like a moon behind the bird - well that was my thought

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Thank you all for your kind words, we have been away for a short break over Easter, it was very hard coming home and the house seems very empty but we are getting there; everyone has been so kind. Well hopefully I can now get back to crafting and put some samples up over the next few days I will go and see if I can find my mojo!!! .Thank you for your patience during this difficult time.

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We have had the most terrible few weeks and have now said goodby to our beautiful Golden Retreiver Meg, our hearts are broken, the house is so empty. I thank everyone I know who has sent us their good wishes, only time will heal and then I will be back hopefully with some more crafting projects for you.

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Before you all go into panic mode - yes there will be eggs and chocolate at Easter, but not on this card - ok panic over.I have just recovered from yet another bout of this awful virus (hence the long gap in my blogging) we can't seem to shift, third time occuring for me since Christmas and DH has had symtoms for 10 weeks now!!!!! Roll on Spring. With that thought in mind I made this quick Easter

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-3866397410021467182010-02-26T14:32:00.009Z2010-02-26T15:07:46.615Z

Hi everyone sorry I have been an absent blogger has been a hectic few weeks for me, firstly my friend (she lost her husband last November)came over to stay for a few days which turned into a week loved spending time with her of course, and then as she went home my grandson arrived to stay for the week (half term). As you can imagine there was no time to even switch on the computer let alon craft!

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The last of the family birthdays is DS next week and as I hate making man cards :-(and stuck for inspiration I decided to follow the sketch on Sunday Sketch & StampSo out came one of my favourite and extremely useful for those dreaded man cards; Stamp set Loads of Love and Colour Combo - not quite navy and more mustard; I stamped and embossed the truck and presents in gold and paper pieced the

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-90174641568400828132010-01-17T13:53:00.001Z2010-01-29T15:54:21.088Z

A quick post today just to show you some quick cards I made with the FREE Sale-a-Bration stamp sets Happy Moments and Whimsical Words.(See Brochure in side panel to download)These cards only took me 1 hour to make!For the first 2 I used Barely Banana and Pretty in Pink 12x12 textured card for the main and Chocolate Chip and Rose Red for the layers, for the 2nd pair Certainly Celery 12x12

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A quick post today with the card I made for DH birthday which is today. I used the Loads of Love stamp set which I adore and if I could have a truck it would be this colour with spots. lolI made a shutter card and decorated with DSP spiced cider, I really like these warm colours and they are great for men, crystal effects was used on the window and hub caps, I stamped parcels onto DSP for the

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Hello everyone hope you are all well and coping with the snow and cold. We can get about now in the village and out to the main road, so stocked up with food and also managed to get to my Daughters on Saturday as it was her birthday on the 8th. She starts the birthday run we have in our family for January, DH is on the 12th, mine a few days later, our grandson is 5 on the 21st we have a short

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Thought you might like to see the view we woke to this morning - yes we are well and truly snowed in the village never sees a snow plough - oh well wish I felt like sledging but still getting over the virus I have had since Christmas Day - no sledging for me today!!Bye for now

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Hi everyone and a Happy New Year to you all, hope you have had a lovely Christmas and New Year. SALE-A-BRATION - DECEMBER 30 - FEBRUARY 28Click on brochure image in side bar to download Another Amazing offer from Stampin' Up!There are 3 ways to qualify for this offerSpend £45 on ANY products in the Idea Book and Catalogue and earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set of your choice.Host a workshop

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-16219284579079642322009-12-24T07:22:00.000Z2009-12-24T07:34:48.315Z

We took our grandson and his daddy!! lol; to the Panto yesterday (oh yes we did) great fun; we came out to falling snow sooooooo Christmasy. Unfortunately they had a long drive home and roads were bad but they arrived safely thank goodness.Kitchen duties this morning to catch up have to ice Christmas cake too! I'm just a tad behind now but was worth it we have had a fantastic 4 days with our

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-9105359695353162142009-12-21T12:33:00.000Z2009-12-21T13:07:29.965Z

Just a quick post as I have my grandson here and grandad is playing transformers with him so window of opportunity!!!!!Hear is my card for the the SWU challange for this week with the Christmas card I made for my daughter, I made a Tent Card and thought I would do a little decoupage for a change, but as you can see I still got out my stamps I am simply addicted to stamping lol; I made a matching

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My Grandson is crazy about Scooby Doo and I just couldn't resist these stamps when I saw them way back in the summer - decided to make him a side step card which are popular at the moment so I could use all the images and his favourite colour is red, throw in a little glitter and scooby dooby doo here is the card. I used Stampin' Up Card in Whisper White and Real Red, DSP Merry Moments; Stampin'

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Quick post from me today as rushing around like luny trying to get things done. Yesterday while putting up decorations , wrapping pressies, and shopping!! I took time to take this years xmas photo of my beautiful Golden Retriever Meg, she is 12yrs old (13 in March) and has had soooooo many health problems over the last 2 years, the last one 4 weeks ago when she had a tumor removed from her face,

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-7858474415708051272009-12-03T16:08:00.000Z2009-12-03T16:33:30.596Z

Oh My! these titles are getting worse - sorry they just come to me when I start typing lol ;-()This post is Spooky too - you will have to read on to find out why!!I have been playing around with step cards for a while and decided to make a Christmas themed one but fancied different colours to the norm. After searching through my DSP I came across Spiced Cider (retired now worst luck love it) and

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-16142159842732877592009-12-03T15:48:00.000Z2009-12-03T16:07:35.661Z

I took inspiration for this card from the Catalogue and Idea Book and turned it into a Christmas card. My idea was to take a stamp set that wasn't christmas and alter it!! I am pleased with the way it turned out and I demonstrated this card last night to the ladies from the NWR as in last post. I used glitter on the Fir Tree - card on right but thats not showing up on photo!Ingredients div>Card

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I am feeling festive - I met a lovely group of ladies (helloooo if you've popped by) last night from the local branch of the NWR who had invited me to Demonstrate, we had great fun making Christmas cards and we laughed a lot, tea and Stollen cake was served in the break; coupled with the Christmas songs that were playing on the radio yesterday as I preped for the demo has made me feel very

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-12751060669335688812009-11-27T15:36:00.000Z2009-11-27T15:52:32.862Z

Last Post for a few days - computer went on strike during my posting of the Star book, seems ok now so I'm posting quickly as visitors are now here - well part one visitors!! :-)Made this box for my friends Christmas Present, can't say whats going in there though Santa will get cross!! I know I hear you all shouting not the same stamp set again - I will move on I promise. :-()Stamp Set Winter

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-19403176947808854872009-11-27T12:02:00.000Z2009-12-03T13:33:16.266Z

Phew another post; here is a Starbook I made recently for a Christmas Decoration, I love making Mini Books and usually they contain pictures of my Grandson - he is sooooo cute; well I would say that wouldn't I!! Anyway I thought I would make this as a Christmas Decoration which I can get out each year. I have used retired papers from the I wish Simply Scrapping Set (needed to use up the bits) and

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Here is an ATC I made after the Birthday card using all the bits I had made and I used the New Butterfly punch too; I love this and it will be so useful - is anyone else into ATC's would love to hear from you I am totally addicted!! lol:-)

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Receipe Challenge on SWU - Birthday CardHave just made this card for my friends Birthday she and her husband now live in Ireland and are coming to vist today so only quick post. I will have a house full until Monday as my friend who recently lost her husband is also coming over along with her daughter and new husband they got married 6 weeks before her dad died, which was why we were all in such

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-4052335357661198812009-11-23T11:20:00.000Z2009-11-23T13:27:54.840Z

Well I'm back into crafting again after what has been a really horrible time, thank you to those who left comments I do appreciate it. My Mojo up and went away; I thought for good but last week I managed to settle in my craft room long enough to make this card, after not crafting for almost a month I was certainly out of practice and threw lots of attempts in the bin!!!! (lol); eventually coming

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-13016740221693392422009-10-29T09:40:00.000Z2009-10-29T09:55:01.222Z

Hi everyoneI have not posted as promised as I have just lost a dear dear friend after a short illness, such a shock to us all and I am sure you will apreciate I just don't feel like crafting. Time will heal and after the funeral next week perhaps I can get back to normality.Bye for now

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HelloooooooI know it has been ages since my last proper post - sorry!! I could tell you my life history as events have happened over the past few months - but I won't - just to say Life has been Topsy Turvy and recently my Mom ( who is 88 in a few weeks; but don't tell anyone she'll kill me!!) has been unwell so I have been living between 2 houses with no time to craft and play with my new

Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709184052286148327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266343600559958110.post-12863549534321825442009-10-01T11:20:00.000+01:002009-10-01T11:33:16.509+01:00

Blog Hop - please read and then visit each of the blogs for lots of inspiration with products from the New SU Catalogue which launches today!!Crafting Bloggers Challenge 28 September 2009To celebrate the launch of the fantastic new Stampin’ Up! 2009–2010 Idea Book & Catalogue, the Stampin’ Up! press office has selected three online crafting bloggers for a blog hop on Wednesday, 30 September!Three

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Here is my card for the Stamp with Us Challenge this weeks theme Christmas. I Have used my 2 favourite Christmas Stamp Sets for this card, I use the flourish from Season of Joy all the time; not just for Christmas. I stamped image in Chocolate Chip to give a more subtle effect and coloured in the windows to give the image life. I then added glue where I wanted snow and sprinkled Stampin' Glitter

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Hi - I know I have been a very bad blogger wish I could say I had been enjoying the summer but someone stole the Sun!!! We are on Grandparent Duties next week really looking forward to it and hope to go to the seaside, Please return the sun; with this in mind I will not be blogging will be too busy running after a lively 41/2 year old and sleeping when I can LOL :-()Had some me time last night so

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Pheweeee how hot has it been this week, between watching Wimbledon and the heat no projects completed for me my hands were so hot I was leaving marks on the card - not a look I wanted lol ;-( Moving quickly on;This morning was a lot cooler so I got cracking. I am still on my quest; Birthday cards just a Little bit different from the norm; I have several 60th Birthdays coming up (not Me!) so I

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I seem to have birthdays galore over the next few weeks so thought I had better get cracking. I have decided to make different shaped cards and so got to searching in the old grey cells (not a pretty site) lol. I popped over to StampwithUs blog and decided to make one card to fit their challenge which is a Receipe Challenge this week; 4 Patterned Papers; 2Card Stock and no other embellishments (

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Hello everyone I'm back of my hols, a good relaxing break in Cornwall and apart from one really bad storm we had good weather-yes the sun shone and I dipped my feet in the sea - it was freeezing! Meg (our Golden Retreiver) went for a swim but even she only went out a little way. On Monday 22nd I was invited by Lisa (Hi if you have dropped by) to give a demonstration to her craft group in

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This is the sketch for this weeks challenge on Stamp With Us blogMy week seems to be exactly like the Title, I'm seem to be going around in ever decreasing circles; is it me or do the days and the week get shorter and shorter; lol. I know I can all hear you saying "it's an age thing", well we won't go there today!! ;-}Anyway I found some "me" time and here is my take for this weeks challenge, I

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A quick post today as I just had to share with you all this lovely Coaster Tile I had as a present at a recent workshop hosted by Sue Law (click on the link to see her work).Stamp used is from Stampin' Up! Summer by the Sea Set; stamped onto a tile and coloured with copics pens. This Tile stands with pride in my craft room and is not for putting cups on!! We had a great workshop at Sue's where at

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When I saw this weeks challenge I decided to stay with bright colours, as I had been playing with Petal Party from the Simply Scrappin' Kits over the weekend making mini albums; and as the kit was still spread all over my desk (lol) I thought I would use it for this challenge.The Kits include 12 x 12 Textured Card in 4 colours (2 of each), 3 sheets 12 x 12 DSP and sheets of self adhesive die cuts

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My card for last weeks challenge made Stamp with Us top 5 - Woweeeeee a lovely surprise - Thank youNow for this weeks Stamp with Us colour challenge.This challenge really was a challenge for me and has taken me out of my comfort zone - bright colours - all together - help!! Any way after much thought and placing papers together (sleepless nights; mess all over craft room; - LOL) I came up with

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This weeks Challenge on Stamp with Us blog is Theme - Thank You.Receipe:Taken With Teal Ruby Red and Whisper White Card StockStamps are True Friend and Oval All & Oh So LovelyInks Taken with Teal and Ruby RedChipboard Butterfly is inked with Taken with Teal stamped in black with head of flower stamp from Oh So Lovely set and then embossed in clear with a sprinkling of glitter.Embellished with

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This weeks challenge on Stamp with Us blog is a Sketch Challenge and I knew straight away I was going to use Sense of Time stamp set from the new Mini Catalogue. I wanted vintage so I distressed the card stock with Chocolate Chip and also embossed with Gold on the clock face and the small cog stamp ( this is not showing up in photo very well). I was pleased with the result; would make a great

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This weeks Challenge on Stamp with Us is a recipe challenge using; 2 papers, 1 ribbon, 4 brads. Well I have a busy week ahead preping for workshops and an even busier bank holiday weekend in store; so thought as I had some me time today I would get mine made.All products SU; I have used my favourite of all time DSPapers Tea & Crumpets I love this paper so much I had to order another pack so I

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OMG if this has worked it will be nothing short of a miracle - I certainly am learning as I go, have just loaded these photos from Photoshop, pressy at christmas - fingers crossed lol :-0Photo's not good hard to get the velumdesign to show up!Here are the 2 other cards I said I would post which I made while making a card for the challenge, I just could'nt stop just love the colour combo.RecipeA

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This is the inspiration for Colour Challenge with Stamp With Us

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This is my card for the Colour Challenge over on Stamp with Us blog. Wow I get to use my Favourite colour scheme for this challenge, yipee :-) have really enjoyed this challenge as I had put myself on a self imposed ban from using these colours :-( I just kept making everything in chocolate combo - who could blame me!Stampin' Up! products were used. Ingredients Card stock Very Vanilla, Close to

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This is the Easter Card I made for my grandson using the new Choo Choo stamp set from the New Mini Catalogue. I love this set and bought it with my grandson in mind as he loves trains.I used bashful blue, certainly celery and very vanilla; Creamy caramel for the rabbits and the track using the Stampin' Up! wheel. Designer Paper Junior Team. Scallop Oval Punch and Oval punch were used for the

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Here is my sketch challenge, first challenge I have ever done!! I'm new to blogging so everything was a challenge lol; Hope picture shows up on blog. The colours I have used shout spring to me, I used all Stampin' Up! products, as a demonstrator I have also used the new stamps Soft Summer from New Mini Catalogue (love it). Items Used Card- Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Very VanillaStamps - Soft

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New Mini Catalogue goes live on 1st April and all items can be ordered from this catalogue until 30 September. As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I was able to pre order items of my choice. Love them all as I'm sure you all will too. Have been making samples so will post pictures as soon as possible.If you want any more info or would like a Mini Catalogue sent to you please email MaggieSU4fun@

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HiI am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and have just created my blog and I will be back with more information and pictures soon.

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