Cards for the men folk

Well it is still cold and dreary and the snow is taking it's time going.  Really don't like the snow once it turns to ice and is so slippery.  I walk out with dread as I am sure I will end up sliding down the road on my bottom in a very ungainly fashion.  So in between work I have been busy cheering myself doing what I love best crafting.

I am lucky to sell quite a lot of cards at work and as the workplace is predominantly female most of my cards have been quite girlie.  However, I have been asked to make some cards for the men in people's lives so the Stampin' Up! Feeling Sentimental set is just perfect. This stamp set is a freebie when you spend £45 on any other Stampin' Up! products in their catalogues.  I am a real bargain hunter so was delighted when Stampin' Up! launched their Sale-A-Bration leaflet.  There are 17 different products from stamp sets, designer series paper, ribbons & buttons and a punch and for every £45 you spend you can choice one free.  It is such a great offer and it begins TODAY 22nd January until 22 March 2013

With a sharp blue background using designer series paper I have used a telephone box and a water wheel from the Feeling Sentimental stamp set.  These lovely images are really clear and sharp and by just using some water colour pencils they really stand out.

If you are looking to add to your crafting collection or are someone like I was only a few months ago and had never tried stamping then I highly recommend giving Stampin' Up! products a try.  I can send you a catalogue, help you with your choices and don't forget with every £45 you spend you get to choice something FREE from the Sale-A-Bration leaflet.

I'd love to hear from you so please get in touch allmark.j@sky.com

Happy Crafting and thanks for looking :))

Stampin' Up! Bloomin Marvelous

Not long now before Stampin' Up! launches their Sale-A-Bration and their Spring/Summer catalogue and it is jam packed full of yummy things and with lots of freebies too I just can't wait.

Here is a sneak peak of one lovely stamp set Bloomin Marvelous

Pretty little leaves which I have cut out and stamped in some lovely autumn colours.  The background was stamped using the sentiment So Glad We're Here For Each Other.

There has never been a better time to look at Stampin' Up! so please get in touch allmark.j@sky.com

Thanks for looking :))) and keep crafting x

Homemade beads

Well with all this snow still on the ground and it starting to fall again the best thing to do is stay in the warm and get crafty.

I have been experimenting with making my own beads using some of the Stampin Up! designer series paper and crystal effects which is a lacquer which dries really hard and clear and is perfect.

Firstly I cut lots of long triangular shaped pieces of paper and using a cocktail stick rolled them up. Then I covered them with several coats of crystal effects lacquer and left to dry.

I am really pleased with the results and have made a necklace and hope to do some bracelets and earrings too.

The Stampin' Up! designer series paper is so pretty and colourful and it just goes to show that there are so many more things to do with Stampin' Up! products than just card making.

As always allmark.j@sky.com if you would like to know more about Stampin' Up! products, order a catalogue or buy any of their great ranges.

Thanks for looking :))

Stampin' Up! Feeling Sentimental

Beautiful watery blue designer series paper taken from the Fan Fair series 12 double sided sheets of 12" x 12" for £9.95.  There are lots of different patterns and style to choice from but this one is my current favourite.  This sheet has a world map on with lovely washy shades from earthy browns to watery blues.

The stamp set is Feeling Sentimental and it is a sneak peak as the set isn't available yet but launches with Sale-A-Bration and you can get the whole stamp set free.  To find out more or order a catalogue then get in touch allmark.j@sky.com

Thanks for looking :))

Stampin' Up! Feeling Sentimental

Stampin' Up! will be launching their Sale-A-Bration at the end of this month as they are celebrating 25 years so it will be even more special than previous years.  There will be lots of bargains, free stamp sets and lots of new things.  The Spring/Summer catalogue also launches soon and it is jam-packed with new things with some lovely stamp sets, papers, fabric and embellishments.  So it has never been a better time to look at Stampin' Up! products.  I really do think that they are one of the best on the market and because the quality is so good they give really sharp images.

Today I am giving you a sneak peak of the Felling Sentimental stamp set.

 

This lovely penny farthing can be watercoloured and I have used a subtle yellow (difficult to see in the photo) It really is a lovely stamp as it is a lovely line drawing.  The background paper is Fan Fair which I am so pleased with and thought a series of bicycles from all era's would work well with the penny farthing.  If you would like to purchase any Stampin' Up! products or browse through a catalogue please get in touch allmark.j@sky.com

 

Thanks for looking :))

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snow! snow! snow! snow!

I am surrounded with the white stuff.  I must admit I am not a great fan of snow.  It looks beautiful when it falls and covers everything with a sparkly whiteness, but unfortunately the UK is just not equipped to handle snow.  The road's become impassable and the small amount of grit which is put down only on the main roads makes everywhere impossible to navigate.  I live on quite a steep hill and whenever snow falls I am stuck.  The last time in 2010 my road was impassable for 10 days although the main road was clear.  So I have lots of logs a roaring log fire to keep one and keep the spirits up and a massive park and woodland to walk in wrapped up warm and watch all the kids and adults trying to be big kids with their sledges, ski's and snowboards having fun zooming up and down on the many slopes.

My thoughts are always with the elderly and vulnerable as the pavements are treacherous and so many people end up in hospital with broken bones.  Please if you have an elderly neighbour make sure they are safe and warm as they will be unable to venture outside, may be unable to afford to turn the heating up, and may need your help in bringing food supplies in.

So my card today is from Feeling Sentimental stamp set to be launched at the end of January and is an old fashioned telephone box as a reminder to pick up the phone and call all the people who may need your help in these wintery times.

Stay safe and warm everyone.


Thanks as always for looking allmark.j@sky.com Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator for all your Stampin' Up needs.

My Craft Area

Well haven't been on here for a week as had a few disasters which ground everything to a halt.  Firstly this nasty noro-virus hit and I spent 24 hours being very ill and took a while to recover from the weakness that it brings (no details but it wasn't very pleasant). Then my poor other half had his van broken into and they stole the driver's door. YES the driver's door!  Evidently there are some sick people out there that steal car parts to order and his van was targeted.  So I have had him staying with me for the week while his van was in the garage having another door fitted and the quarter light repaired where the glass was smashed to gain entry.

So with all this madness going on I really haven't had time to think about my blog.  Now however it has been snowing since early this morning so I am snowed in so have plenty of time to start up my blog again.

I have a lovely craft area now as my sweetheart built me a bespoke shelf unit for all my lovely Stampin' Up! bits

The shelving is perfect as there are separate little cubby holes for everything I have and a little room for more bits to come.  The beautiful old wooden box houses all the smaller things and was my grandfather's so is a nice reminder of the other crafty people through the generations in my family.

As you all know I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator so if there us anything that you need or would like to browse through a catalogue please get in touch allmark.j@sky.com