Stampin Up Ribbon Trees

I have had the chance to make some more Christmas cards, but am still very behind and need to be making them nightly really to catch up. The trouble is I have started to swim nearly every day after work so do not feel like it when I get home. I have just got to try harder and fit it all in.

On these cards I have been using the tree punch to punch a tree from some Stampin Up card stock and then add some double sided tape to the top making sure it wraps over the back as well. Then I have been covering them with ribbons to make a great textured card topper, They look great on a tag as well.

You can get the supplies from my store apart from the ribbons on the blue trees they are old Stampin Up stock. This is a great way to use up any ribbon scraps you just can not throw away!

On the one below I used white embossing powder, which did not turn out too well, I think I could have done better, but I love the one above. This used the Stampin Up white ink for the snow background.

The below ribbons are no longer available apart from the silver sequins and the Pool party cotton ribbon.

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

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Tree Punch	Old Olive Baker's Twine	Pear Pizzazz 1/4" Cotton Ribbon	Wild Wasabi 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon
Pool Party 1/4" Cotton Ribbon	Silver Sequin Trim	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Marina Mist A4 Cardstock
Wild Wasabi A4 Cardstock	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad	Teeny Tiny Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Holly Jolly Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Whisper White A4 Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder	White Stampin' Emboss Powder

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

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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.

Fathers day with Stampin Up products

This was my fathers day gift bag and card, made using Stampin Up paper, card, stamps and accessories. I covered a Body shop bag both sides with paper and decorated, then I used four or five different stamp sets to to get the background, the ship, the word Dad and the sentiment.

Stampin' up Baker's Box Thinlits Die

I have had a play with another new die from Stampin' up. The Baker's box thinlits die makes a lovely gift box measuring approx 4" high x 2.25" x 2.75". Would be nice with home made sweets or jewellery.

Stampin' Up Cutie pie Thinlits Die

I have been playing with my new dies, the forst being the Stampin' up Cutie pie thinlits die. You can make a number of them to make a cake, or singularly for a different sort of gift box. I had fun using them, and this was my first attempt.

Stampin' Up Catalogue

The new Stampin' Up catalogue is here, it looks so pretty don't you think?

If you would like a copy you can purchase from me, or you can down load a PDF copy, I use this way to look at my catalogue on my tablet. Click HERE to get the option to see the PDF copy, choose the language version that suits you, the PDF will open, you can then save the PDF for later perusal while you are off line.

I have a shopping list an arms length, I was very modest with my first order, but with my free product I got with my stampin rewards (everyone gets this if you spend over £150) I ended up with 5 stamp sets, 5 die cutting sets and a few accessories. Crafting time!!!!

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.