I just love this colour combo..

Isn't it just great? I love this colour combo..

Almost Amethyst and Apricot Appeal from Stampin Up.

You know I told you I had a few special card orders to make, well, this one is for Elizabeth's 18th. The inside needed to have a special place to put some money in, which I did.

Don't the colours look great together?

I used a stamp that I've had for a while, but because it was an 18th, I thought it was great because it had a bottle of bubbly on it.

I layered up the little girl and finished the design on with rub on names and numbers, and some perfect little crochet flourettes from Stampin Up - Item number 117378, and getting 12 of these lovely little embellishments for £8.95, they're just fantastic! I coloured them up a little with some Cameo Coral ink to add a little 'blush'.

Did you notice the background? It's my all time favourite background stamp from SU - Bella Toile - I just love it!!! Perfect for everything and a great addition to my crafty stash. 
 

Here's the last little pic of the card - the little girl in more detail. She was coloured with promarkers.

And you know I told you I had made three cards? Well, here's the sneak peek of tomorrow's card -

Can you guess what it is? lol

John Deere .. my dear..

See -  I told you if you nipped back I would have a few different things to show you!

Last week or so, I was asked to create a few cards for some special birthdays and this one is the first....  the request was 'a 40th birthday card with a tractor'..

This was the finished card and I must really thank the wonderful Sheila for creating me my pyramage tractor and the background papers - isn't she a clever bunny?

Here's a closer shot

I finished this easel card with a few buttons in colours to match the papers, and the letters were die cut from sizzix and decorated with white gel pen and 3D gloss.

The card was delivered on Friday to the lady who ordered it and she absolutely loved it, so thank you so much Sheila.. and Happy 40th Birthday to Andy!

I had two orders to do with this one, and here's a sneak peek of the one I'm showing tomorrow.

See ya tomorrow!

Seven days...

I can't quite believe it's been that long since I last came on here - I really need to get posting a little more regularly.

Last week though, I was preparing for the Dabble Day over in Blyth for the lovely Kim Sutton. There were 72 ladies all together, taking turns to travel around the room and work on 6 different tables. Each table had a different project, and I was doing the Glitter Girls Oriental board.

Here is the card that we made on my table -

Besides doing this, I am busy preparing for our other fantastic Workshop on the 24th March over in Bullcroft Memorial Hall, Carcroft. Would you like to nip on over and come join the fun??

I did however, plan a weekend away the week before last with my lovely hubby. We were supposed to have been going to Kent but got rained off due to flooding and the howling winds, so we went to the Deep in Hull. We have never been there even though it's just on our doorstep really, but we had a lovely day.

I really liked how it was all set out, where you walk down through time and then zip back upto the top in a lift which is placed in a tube with water and sealife all around.. here are a few piccies of our trip.

I love these little critters - although I wouldn't like to come across one with me feet! These little 'uns look harmless enough don't they? I think they're amazing.

This little guy was a right little poser! Point a camera at it and it just sat there waiting for you to take it's picture. So cute!

NEMO!! I knew there would be one loitering somewhere and I found him! There were quite a few in this coral, but this little chap was the one that kept popping out.

Well, instead of sitting here waffling, I do have a couple of projects to share with you over the next few days, so I'll go and write those up rather than share all in one post and then nothing for another few days. lol.

I really hope you call back again to see a few cards - they're scheduled now, so whilst I'm out and about this week with work, they'll be there for you to see!

Toodles!

Punching... stamping... then read on..

March is a fantastic month with Stampin Up.

Five different punches are available at a discounted price when you buy the matching stamp set! You will recieve a massive 20% off the coordinating punch! Great eh? Click HERE for more info.

The stamp sets are

In the Stars -£24.95 - then you get the matching Star punch for £10.00

Flight of the Butterfly - £23.95 - matching punch for £10.00

Say it with Scallops - £14.95 - matching Scallop square punch £10.00

Oval All - £14.95 - matching Scallop Oval punch £10.00

Simply Said - £22.95 - MATCHING LIMITED EDITION HEART PUNCH for £10.00

This Heart punch will only be available while stocks last and for the month of March!!!! Will then not be available until October 2010!

If you already have the Simply Said set but would like the matching punch

you can still get this but at the full price of £12.50

Now, isn't that a great offer? I am writing my shopping list as we speak!

And, if you'd like to try out the punches with the matching stamp sets, then why not come along and join us at our next Stampin Up crafty evening, to be held on the 24th March at the Bullcroft Memorial Hall in Carcroft, Doncaster. Details at the top of the page.

Now then...

What about an evening learning more about Stampin Up?

Well, you can, simply by reading on.....


Savour the Stampin' Up! Experience

If you enjoy crafting, you’ll savour the experience of a Stampin’ Up! Experience event. This exclusive event gives you the opportunity to create a number of projects with Stampin’ Up!’s products, enjoy the company of others who share your interest in crafting, and win products through a prize draw—all at no cost to you!

Join us for a Stampin’ Up! Experience event at one of these venues.

11 March 2010
Beauchief Hotel
161 Abbeydale Road South
Sheffield
S7 2QW
Time: 7-9pm
www.beauchief-hotel.co.uk

13 March 2010
Glasgow Pond Hotel
Great Western Road
West End
Glasgow
G12 0XP
Time: 7-9pm
www.glasgowpondhotel.com

18 March 2010
Aston Court Hotel
80-90 Holyhead Road
Coventry
CV1 3AS
Time: 7-9pm
www.astoncourthotel.co.uk

20 March 2010
Parkside International Hotel
Bath Road
Reading
RG30 2BE
Time: 7-9pm
www.parksideinternationalhotel.com

10 April 2010
Novotel Plymouth
Marsh Mills
Plymouth
PL6 8NH
Time: 3-5pm
www.novotel.com

Please contact me directly for a personal invitation to this exclusive event.You can email me on joaustin22@aol.com or ring me / text me on 07545 579 096.

I look forward to hearing from you...

A great read

How are you all?

I hope you are all having a great crafty weekend - I'm all crafted out for today, I was busy all day yesterday with one thing or another, so decided today to give it a rest.

This week, I have also fitted in time to read a great book called The Lovely Bones. It's just come out into the cinema, and I think I'm going to have to go and see it if the book is anything to go by.

I don't usually read fictional books, but the film trailer last week caught my eye, so I bought the book and read it within a few days. It's sooo gripping.

I absolutely loved the sentiment behind the book and the way it was written was just so warm and lovely. I can highly recommend it. It most definately made a change from factual books or craft magasines. lol.

What ever you're upto this weekend, have a good one.

Jo xx