Flight of the Butterfly

We started our regular Monday night classes again last week, it was great to catch up with everyone after a bit of a break. We used two of my favourite sets, Flight of the Butterfly and Pocket shilouettes they work so well together and I had seen so many lovely examples using these. As easel cards are all the rage at the moment we created two, an A6 sized one and a 4inch square card.

Finally, a little tea light cover (LED tea light).
The butterfly punch perfectly matches the stamp set. Papers used are from the gorgeous Bella Bleu designer paper pack.

I think evey one was very pleased with their creations.

Christmas Card 2009

Do you like the new blog? It has had a make over by the super talented Michelle at Laycock Designs, the colours match my favourite Stampin Up colours.

I know Christmas is long gone now but I thought it was about time I uploaded a card. This is the card I bulk made (over 40) as my Christmas card for 2009. I made it in either old olive or real red cardstock. The stamp set is Tree Trimmings and the greeting is from my stash. I added a little glitter to the baubles and as I had to many to make it needed to be quick (left it to the last minute as usual!) The card size is 4inch square so a little smaller than normal.

I am working on my next classes so hope to post some new photo's very soon.

Sale.a.bration 2010

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year and we are now able to unveil the new Sale.a.bration Promotion from Stampin Up. This is a great offer, you can earn some very versatile stamp sets FREE every time you spend £45.00 on items from the catalogue. I am also offering free p&p on qualifying orders, a saving of £3.95. To order just email me on alpha.2004@blueyonder.co.uk. If you have been thinking of being a party hostess now is good time to hold your party as you can also earn the stamp sets. Check out the Sale.a.bration brochure which I have added to the side bar.

Silent Night Candle

Just preparing for tomorrows Silent Night Class, the last project we will make is a large gift candle. Such an easy technique but always has the wow factor.

All you need is some tissue paper and wax paper. If you can't find wax paper (the bag inside your cereal packet is normally wax paper, you can smooth it out and use it) you can substitute greaseproof paper. I do find the wax paper does give the best finish though.

Stamp your image onto the tissue paper, cut closely around the image. Cut a piece of wax paper large enough to cover the tissue and big enough so you can hold it tightly at the back of the candle. Put your image on the candle then place your wax paper over the top and hold it tightly. You then need to use a heat gun and heat over the image. As the image sinks into the wax it looks wet and shiny so you can move on to another area.

Finally carefully peel off the wax paper and your image will have transferred to the candle.

TFL Sarah

Silent Night Part Two

This is the second card we will be making at my next class. I think these frosty colours go very well with the stamp. I ran the image through an embossing folder to give it some texture. I used the So Swirly wheel and white embossing powder and the new Eyelet border punch.
We will also be making a lovely candle to complete this set.
TFL Sarah

Silent Glittery Night

I can't believe we are now so close to Christmas, where has the year gone! My next classes coming up will feature the classic church image "Silent Night" from Stampin Up. I had seen some examples done in blue and white and I think it really suits the theme. Here is the first project we will make. The image has been glittered using heat and stick powder and dazzling diamonds, very snowy and pretty. I still have a few places left for this class at both Romford and Maidstone so if you are interested email me to book a place. The class itself will include this card and another one along with a large gift candle. We will also have a bit of festive fun with mince pies, christmassy music and a small gift from me.

I will post further pictures later.

TFL Sarah

Christmas Gift Extravaganza

There is a great offer from Stampin Up running from 1/11/09 to 29/12/09. If you order £45.00 of goods from the Gift Giving guide you qualify for either a large or small tag punch (value £12.50) free.
The products you can order to qualify are:
113678 Flower Power Simply Sent Card Elements £12.50 111714 Flowers Stamp Set £10.95
113679 Rock Star Simply Sent Card Elements £12.50 111696 Starring you Stamp Set £11.95
115313 Fresh Cut Notes £6.95 111634 Fresh Cut Notes Stamp Set £18.95
110090 Cutter Kit £13.25 115312 Latte Button £6.50 116313 Playground Buttons £6.50
102757 Flat Cello Bags £3.25 Spotlight on Xmas Stamp Set £18.95
109991 Old Olive Cardstock A4 £4.50 109899 Whisper White A4 Card £5.50
110130 Real Red 5/8" grosgrain Ribbon £6.25 117371 Xmas Jingle Scrappin Kit £15.50
109968 Real Red Cardstock A4 £4.50 110127 Old Olive 5/8"grosgrain ribbon £6.25
113676 Petal Party Scrappin Kit £15.50 117372 Sunny Day Scrappin Kit £15.50
113674 Love Stories Scrappin Kit £15.50 115778 Circle Circus Stamp Set £23.95
105538 Bold Brights Stampin Markers £24.95 109892 A4 Bold Brights Cardstock £6.75
117377 On Board 12.7cm x 12.7cm Art Journal £5.50 109973 Spiral Punch £8.50
Contact me today on alpha.2004@blueyonder.co.uk to take advantage of this offer. Remember it is only the items listed that qualify but if you spend £90.00 you would get two punches and so on.

TFL Sarah