Its here............. Sale-a-bration

from now until the 28th February 2011 you can earn yourself some free stamp sets from Stampin' Up!

There are 4 different sets to choose from..........

So Happy for You

Sweet Summer

Punch Bunch

Bliss


And there are three easy ways that you can earn Free stamps

1) Spend £45 before shipping and choose a sale-a-bration set of your choice.

2) Host a Workshop of a least £300 and choose a sale-a-bration set of your choice as well as receiving your hostess benefits.

3) Sign up as a demonstrator and choose a sale-a-bration set of your choice or a stamp set in the Idea Book & Catalogue up to the value of £44.95 (exculding hostess sets)

Here is a quick card a made up after my visit to the dentist today......its using the "Sweet Summer Set" and the new in colours Pear Pizazz and Crush Concord. Be sure to pop back over the next couple of days to see more of my creations using these four stamp sets.

just for you Amy!!!!!!!!!!!

As promised Amy, here is a picture that dad took of the Christmas Tree.

Hope your not snowed in too much in Portsmouth, as we can't wait until your home for the holidays.

Brrrrrrrr its cold outside!!!!!!!!!!

Here are a couple of photo's of how deep the snow is up here on our Balacony...... Its never been this bad before. This is my little BRO helping us out yesterday.......Today its totally covered again!!!!!!!!

Mojo Monday

Sorry haven't been its been very hectic here lately......... but I managed to find time to play along with this weeks Mojo Monday.........

I've used one of my Penny Black stamps with Stampin' Up! Inks and Cardstock (Very Vanilla and Early Espresso) with some emblishments from my stash, hope you like it.

Havin' Fun!!!!!

I just LOVE these pictures that Heidi and her friend Emma took on a visit to Ikea. So much so that I scrapped them with my Swap-a-challange kit from our retreat.

I still don't know who put my kit together but I just loved the papers and emblishments, THANK YOU. The layouts just came to me by looking at the papers, surprised myself by not using sketches for a change.

Can you see I

Just love the flowers that Melaine taught us.........


I've used them again in this layout along with Stampin' Up!s new Scallop Trim Border and Corner punch and the New Blueberry Crisp Designer Papers and matching ink and colour stock Not Quite Navy and Sahara Sand with the large swirl from the Baroque Motifs Stamp set..

Amy and her young man Victor

I just wanted to share with you a couple of layouts that I finished the other weekend whilst away at my scrapbook retreat. I just love the flowers that Melaine showed us how to do on the first layout.

And Victor I've never seen you let your hair down before, it was great fun!!!!!!!!!

Sneak Peak..........

Here is a sneak peak of my next scrapbook class........


So if you'd like a kit or would like to book a space then email for more information.

Happy crafting everyone!!


Sue

Scrapbook class

Here is last weeks layout that I completed with my Scrapbook class.

As soon as I saw the new Stampin' Up! designer papers Greenhouse Gala I knew exactly which photo I was going to use, one taken at my friend Vicki's wedding to Sam in May of this year.


I have emblished my layout using the new Stitched ribbon Pear Pizzazz and retired clear buttons coloured using Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip card stock.

Convention

Wow I've just got back from this years Stampin' Up! Convention which was held at Addington Palace.

Heres a picture of Shelli and myself just before I went into Memento Mall.

I had a fantastic time, swapping ideas and learning new techniques. The speakers were really inspirational and I can't wait to put some of the ideas that I have spinning around my head into practice.

I was also really lucky to recieve on of the prizes on prize patrol. It was the Make a Monster stampset,I was umming and rrrrring over getting this set but after seeing some of the fab projects on the display boards couldn't wait to get home and order it.......well I can spend the pennies on other stash now.......LOL

We did 4 make and takes using the two stampsets that we recieved in our fabby convention bags Party Time and Just Beleive. I'll share these with you a bit later as I need to go and spend some time with my hubby and daughter especially as I want to keep in their good books.......yes I really want to go to next years convention......well it is in Paris!!!

in the park

Here is another layout that I completed at the weekend.

The papers and layout are from Total papercrafts kit and I didn't think that a boys layout would look this good using the reddy pink colours.

How wrong I was!!

Christmas is just around the corner

and to help you with your card making and scrapbook layouts Stampin' Up! have put together some lovely bundles and if you purchase any of these then you can recieve a free reel of ribbon which cannot be purchased seperatley in the catalogue....... click on picture for a closer look at the bundles on offer








I can't wait to get mine to play with, so what are you waiting for why not contact me and place your order before stock runs out ! frankiesue@ntlworld.com

or why not host a workshop and have extra fun with your friends at the same time

Fantastic Weekend

I've just recovered from a fab weekend with 18 lovely ladies, Scrapping!!

We participated in classes sharing ideas with each other, a Weekend challenge, hour challenges, sketch challenges as well as dressing up in pink and raising money for Breast Cancer.

Here is a sketch challenge that I completed using Stampin' Up! s Delicious Lap of Luxury Designer papers, which co-ordinate with the Style Beautiful stamp set which I have used. The card stock colours are Concord Crush and Pretty in Pink. I have also used the new Scallop Trim border punch.

Over the next few day's I'll be sharing more of my creations with you, so be sure to pop back and have a browse.

Catalogue launch

I'd like to thank all the ladies for attending my Catalogue Launch on Saturday, I hope you enjoyed yourselve's as much as I did.

We did two make and takes, a christmas card using the new Contempo christmas stampset, along with the delicous Jolly Holiday Designer papers and a little bag that can be used as a tree or table decoration (which I must give credit to Carol, who's designed I was allowed to use, Thanks Carol)

I'd also like to thank Lucy for all her help on the day, she was a little star serving tea's and coffee's as well as walking customers back to the bus stop so they didn't get lost. If any one know's my daughters they know that they don't craft so it was great to see Lucy making something!!

GOTCHA!!!!!!!!!

and just to let you know the winner of the prize draw was Melaine!!!!!!! well done I'll pop your prize down to you at the weekend.

New Starter Kit...............why not come and join my team

Now is a Fabulous time to Sign up as a demonstrator with Stampin' Up! because not only has the Starter Kit been reduced to £119.00 (for £230.00 worth of Products) but you can get an extra Scrap Booking add on kit for £50 (again for £80.00 worth products).

Would you like to earn discounts on your Stampin' Up! purchases?

Would you like to earn extra pennies from your hobby?

Then why not contact me for more information at frankiesue@ntlworld.com

using up my scraps!!!!

Whilst having a tidy up of my "crafting" stash I found lots off Scraps of of paper some of which matched up nicely with my Stampin' Up! card stock Bravo Burgundy, so I decieded that I would play along with this weeks Friday Sketchers Challange.

The snowflakes are from the Serene Snowflake Stampset from Stampin' Up! and I've embosed them using their white embossing powder.

Greenhouse Gala

I'm just loving these new papers from Stampin' Up! and they co -ordinate really well with the Ornate Flower Stamp set that I have used in this creation that I made for this weeks Mojo Monday's Challange.

I've also used one of the new colours that Stampin' Up! has introduced Baja Breeze along with firm favourites Chocolate chip and Pumkin Pie. The sentiment is from a Sale a bration set that I have embossed with Stampin' Up!'s White craft ink and embossing powder.

Its here.............

The 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogue is now out and online........(well may be on line a little later in the day) as its a big change over on Stampin' Up! computer system.

Here's a little taster until I can get all the links up and working later this evening...

Earlier this month I went with my Downline Chris over to High Wycombe for our regional training.....the journey was horrible but we made it (thankfully).

We meet up with loads of other demonstrators from the South East, had a look at some of the lovelly papers, stamp sets and even got to play with one of the new punches which is on my first order along with loads of other gorgeous items!!!

We made up this lovely Christmas card and Gift bag using one of the new Clear Mount Stamp sets " Contempo Christmas" which has the matching "Ornament Punch" that goes with it. The card stock used is Whisper White along with two of the new Colours Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso along with some lush Whisper White Organza ribbon.

I filled mine up with some mini Hershy bars before Amy and Heidi decided to eat the whole bag.....(yes I found your secret whole Amy!!!)

Why not pop on over later to see what else I've made up with some pre order goodies.

Luffy......

I can't beleive I missed it this year, but scrapping these pages for the last class I taught brought loads of HAPPY memories flooding back....... its was the first time I meet my "Minimum" and "BIG Sis" and all those lovely crafters over on the DC forum.




This is layout is based on a design seen over on UKS, so I can't take all the credit but I just love the colours I've used. Pale Plum, Rich Razzleberry and the matching Cottage Wall papers.

I do have 2 kits left so if any one is interested in purchasing them for the sum of £10.00 (inc P&P) with Full written instructions then just drop me an email at frankiesue@ntlworld.com

The kit comes with enough paper/card to produce a second page.

Happy Crafting
Sue

Been really busy

Sorry I haven't been around these last two weeks but I've been "Temping" at my friends company and I've been exhausted when I've got home in the evenings.......

I just wanted to share some news with you and that if you've been toying with the idea of buying something of the last chance list then NOW might be the time to do so as Stampin' Up! have made further reductions on some items....... so why not pop on over and have a look.

I've decided .........

That as only 3 people commented on my "Birthday" post I will send all 3 of the a little something so...... would

Lisa, Evelyn C and Michelle

send me their addresses via email to frankiesue@ntlworld.com then I can get this sorted for you over the weekend.

Last Chance List...........

Click on the Banner below to find out what's on Stampin' Up!'s Last Chance List for this year.

Remember items are only available whilst stocks last or until the 30th September, so contact me ASAP to place your order And if you host a "Last Chance List workshop/party" you'll recieve an extra little gift from me!!

Celebration time!!!!!!!!!

Yep its that time of the year again time to celebrate my Birthday!!!!!!

And I'd like to share a little of my birthday

by Surprising some of you out there in Blogger land with some Birthday Blog Candy.

So in order to get your name into the draw all you have to do is spread the word on your blog and leave me a comment to let me know you've stopped by.............to get a second entry why not become a follower of my blog and for those of you who are all ready then your will automatically entered twice........ Good luck Every One.

The winner will be annouced on the 1st of September

Taffy..........

Heres my completed version of a sketch challange set at the crop I went to the other weekend. I decided that I would use my cottage wall papers from Stampin' Up!

If you've ever wanted to have a go at scrapping then why not come along to my classes details are on my scrapping page, (both beginners and experienced crafters are welcome)

For those of you who interested in getting in some "ME" crafting time there is something for you as well whether its scrap booking or cardmaking.

Blog Hop.......

fingers crossed this is going to work as I'm in Ireland at my friends wedding and as some of my friends say "Granny" sitting whilst she's on her honeymoon!!!!



I hope that you enjoy this blog hop showing you different things you can get up to using some of the two step stamping sets that are on special discount from Stampin' Up! this month. You should have come on over from Kara's blog.

I decided that I'd use my newly acquired Trendy Tree set (wish now I had bought them before the promotion they're just fun to work with) and some of the lovely Sweet Pea Designer papers. I used my Stamp-a-jig to line up the tree trunks to the relevant top and used my markers to create the two tone tree tops.

The photo's are of my darling hubby Frank when we went to meet the elephants on parade in London this June, funnily enough the elephant was called "Frank" as well, can you guess what my hubby does for a job??? Yep he's a Postie..........LOL

I hope you enjoyed my little creation, but you've not finished hopping yet now you need to pop on over to Sarah's blog, but before you go be sure to come back later this month to take part in my birthday blog candy draw!!

Hugs
Sue

Up coming blog hop!!

over at In Love with Stamping some of the demonstrators have arranged a blog hop, so why not pop back on the 15th and have a look at what creations can be made using the stamps sets on special offer this month!!!!!!

Great weekend Scrapping

I did say I'd be back with some more creations and here are a couple of layouts I did at weekend using photographs of Frank and the girls taken on Fathers day this year in a lovely sunny Portsmouth........

Just off to add the titles and journaling to the bottom layout.

I'm enjoying scrapping so much that I have now decided to run classes so why not come along and have some fun.........details can be found on my Scrapbooking page!!

Have fun Crafting
Sue

August Special from Stampin' Up!

For the month of August Stampin' Up! are offering 20% of selected 2 Step Stampin' Sets*


So if one of the selected stamp sets is on your "Wish List" then why not grab yourself a bargin!!!

If your not sure how the 2 Step Stampin' works then why not host a Workshop/Party and I can demonstrate this for you and your guests! or just drop me an email at frankiesue@ntlworld.com

* see flyer for list of selected stampsets.

I'm still here

Sorry for not posting recently but life seems to have been really hectic around here lately and its seems to be allowing me time to craft at the moment so I'll be back posting my creations really soon.

I must celebrate the fact that I'm a Stampin' Up! mummy and would like to give a warm welcome to my downline Chris and wish her all the fun that I'm having as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. If your interested in taking the plunge then just drop me an email and I'll fill you in on all the bits and bobs.

As I mentioned earlier.......

Here are some of the piccies I took at our Stamporama event last weekend.....it was a fantastic day and I hope that all that attended had a fantastic time........I know some people have already booked their space on the next one!!!!!!!!!

Yes this is a picture of Shaz holding a card using PEELOFFs !!!!!!!!

And the winner is............

Sorry for posting this a little late but I'm still recovering from our Stamporama we held on Saturday.......(i'll post piccies real soon)

The winner of my little blog candy was picked out by my lovelly daughter Heidi and she choose ticket number 1 and that is the lovelly Lisa, the parcel will be in the post ASAP.

Celebration time!!!!!!!!!

(this post will stay at top for a month so please scroll down for newer posts)

Wow doesn't time fly when your having fun........I can't beleive that I've been a demonstrator now for just over a year with Stampin' Up! and to celebrate this I'm offering some scummy blog candy. To take part all you need to do is

leave me a comment to say you've popped by
and for a second entry into the draw

link my candy to your blog via a post or in the sidebar.

good luck everyone.

Sue

Stamporama!!!!!!!!!

Well later today is Dazzling Diamonds "Stamporama" in New Addington, in total the ladies will be making 5 projects and have a lovelly buffet lunch.......and as promised I'm posting the project that I created using the Circle Circus Stampset and loads of punches!!!!!!!




If you pull the little Red Tab then this happens.................

Yes its a fantastic mini Waterfall Scrapbook just waiting for it to be filled with photographs!!

Can you guess how many different Stampin' Up! punches I used in total on this project??? Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know..............

well I'm off to get some rest before the big day, dont forget to pop back and see pictures of the fun day we have...........

Sneak Peak..........

I can't believe that the Dazzling Diamonds Stamporama is this weekend....... doesn't time fly when your having fun.

I thought that I would share a couple of snap shots of the project that I've created for this event with you.







Be sure to pop back on Saturday to see the full project.

Feelin................

much better now, having relaxed all weekend I feel on the mend and yesterday dusted off a roller and stampset that was sitting uninked........how many do you have like that??? I know I have a few more...........LOL

and created these two cards

Both are made with the new colours Melon Mambo and Soft Suede cardstock and inks along with One of a Kind Stamp set and Its Beautiful jumbo wheel.

Blog Hop

I'm excited as this is the first time I've joined in with a blog hop showcasing Stampin' Up! products this hop is to show off the 3 New colours that Stampin' Up! are introducing.





I've cased a card from my upline mum Shaz for the blog hop as I haven't been too well this week and could picture the card she had with Bird on a Branch, More Mustard cardstock and Gold shimmer paints with these colours Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink and Plantiunm Shimmer paints.



You should have come on over from Vanessa's blog and after you've finished browsing my blog then whey not pop on over to see what Pats come up with you to have a look at.... I can't wait to have a look around at the other girls projects later today either!!