Decorated Wooden Tag

I decorated a wooden tag last weekend as a gift to my Stampin Up mum - my up line Julie Kettlewell. She is opening her own little crafting paradise and all her classes are going to run from this new venue, so I wanted to send my best wishes, and a good luck message. I hope she liked it, it should have been delivered now.

If you want to know more about Stampin Up or join my team drop me a line at any time :)

My 2015 Craft Retreat

This is my third year at a craft retreat, held every September. As usual I had a fabulous time. This year I had two extra days at the hotel with my husband and my dog. The hotel is near a small lake and park, so we had lots of walks. Also in the hotel is a pool which I usually do not use but I took my costume this time and tried to swim! Dean is like a fish and he can swim with no effort what so ever, me I have to really work hard to stay afloat!! First day I could not swim a length with out stopping half way, but I could do a length the next day, but had to rest between lengths as I am so not fit.

As you can see the lake and the woods were very pretty, and Noddy (the dog) had a great time.

He really really wanted to make friends with the squirrel...well may be not friends with him being a terrier.

After Noddy and Dean went home it was time for the crafting. Two and a half days of cutting and gluing and some laughs with other crafters.

We get goodies to craft with, all meals included and our own room. I also won one of the star prises this year in one of the games, a lovely stamp set and punch.

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

Table built by craftingbecky.com

Flurry Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set	Snow Flurry Punch

These are the things we made. If you wanted details of items I used to make them they will be on my demonstrator web page, while they are in stock.

Free Stamps when you join Stampin' Up for June 2015

The new catalogue is here and some lovely new products. If you were thinking of joining Stampin' Up now is the time to do it, you get a free stamp! You can join in the aim to make it a business, some just sell enough to be able to buy themselves craft items, or if you spend every month or two on your hobby, you can just be a hobby demonstrator instead, you still get all the benefits of being in a team, and getting other ideas from other demonstrators.

Even better you also get a Stampin' Up!'s Demonstrator Starter Kit which is completely customisable! Build your Starter Kit your way! For just £99, you get

• Your choice of up to £130 worth of any current Stampin' Up! products!
• A business supply pack valued at £45!

That's a total value of £175! 

If you're interested in becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, follow these easy steps:

1. Click HERE to join Stampin' Up! Scroll down and click 'join now'.
2. Read and agree to the Independent Demonstrator Agreement.
3. Purchase your Starter Kit. The on line form will prompt you to choose up to £130 worth of products to create your own custom Starter Kit, allowing you to start your business or you hobby, your way!

Once you've completed the above steps, Stampin' Up! will send you a password so you can log in to the demonstrator website where you'll find an abundance of tips, ideas, and training to help you.

Christmas banner using Stampin Up products

The last project from the weekend away. We had to finish this at home as the advent calendar took quiet a while, it just made the whole thing last a lot longer! I still have to ad a few sequins to this, but wanted to get some photos completed.

Paper Haven retreat 2014 project 1 Stampin Up

I was so excited, my second time at the retreat in Leeds. All supplies were Stampin Up, apart from the tin in the below project and a few other things we decorated, but they were all included in the price, as were all the meals and two nights accommodation. We had a great time.

I made 6 thank you cards for the inside of my tin. if you are interested about any of the supplies that made these I can let you know, as I am an Independent Demonstrator and can get the items. If anyone is interested in going next year I can point you in the right direction, the sooner you choose to go the better the monthly payments will be.

Stampin Up Vivid Vases

Stampin up stamp with a sentiment 'you're a whole lot of wonderful'. This stamp can be used with or with out the sentiment. It is easy to mask off the sentiment when inking the stamp, then remove the mask and stamp the image, this way only the vases would be printed. I do like the sentiment but it could limit the number of cards you could use the stamp on, so by using the masking technique you can use the stamp for a lot more cards.

The weekend will be here shortly, I am going to start thinking Christmas as I have my pre order from Stampin up, and there are some lovely stamps and punches. I had to choose only two main sets but am kicking my self as I wanted to buy more! I need a lottery win. :)

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

Table built by craftingbecky.com

Vivid Vases	Wisteria Wonder 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon	Regals A4 Card Stock	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Stampin' Blendabilitiesâ„¢ Markers Coastal Cabana Assortment	Stampin' Blendabilitiesâ„¢ Markers Night Of Navy Assortment	Stampin' Blendabilitiesâ„¢ Markers Wisteria Wonder Assortment	Stampin' Blendabilitiesâ„¢ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment
Stampin' Blendabilitiesâ„¢ Markers Pumpkin Pie Assortment