march class...its all about the bunting!

As promised here is a taster of the gorgeous bunting you can make if you come along to my class this month! 

I have made mine to hang in my craft room - its really pretty and springy and will bring a smile to my face when I'm working in there! 

You wil be free to decorate your bunting however you choose - how about some HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CONGRATULATIONS, named bunting or simply just pretty flowers & butterflies... and these are just a few ideas for starters! I hope you will join me for an afternoon/evening of crafting, chatting, tea and cake! Its only £13.50 - bargain for something you can use time and time again. 

Oh and this would make a fabulous gift also!! 

Happy Craftin',

Amanda x

21 cupcakes

My cousin was 21 last month and therefore it called for a special card! I've already shown you the "twenty one" card that I was commissioned to make by my cousin so I knew I wanted to do something really different. Here's what I made...

21 Cupcakes

Stamp Set: Create a Cupcake

Ink: Soft Suede, Perfect Plum, Peach Parfait, Rose Red, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizazz, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip

Cardstock:  Perfect Plum, Peach Parfait, Rose Red, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizazz, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Red Glitter cardstock

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder

Punch: Cupcake Builder

So this card was small but VERY long! It concertinaed and each side had a piece of polka dot embossed cardstock and a cupcake on it! Each one was different but using a mixture of the above colours. Quite a complex card but I felt I needed a challenge and it turned out way cool in the end! Not a card I would make often but for a special birthday one is entitled to such a card! I hope she liked it! 

Do you like it? If you don't have this stamp set and punch already I would highly recommend getting it as its so much fun and so easy to whip up. A lot less mess and hassle than baking them and ZERO calories!!! Yay! 

Happy Stampin'!

Amanda xx

twenty one

My cousin asked me to make up some cards for her a while back. One of which was a special one for her sister's 21st birthday! Well, it was Victoria's birthday last week so now I can share the card I made with you all. 

Stamp Set: Happiest Birthday Wishes

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry

Punch: 1" Circle, Corner Rounder

Big Shot: Alphabet Simple Letters die

Accessories: Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds

So I punched out the circles of cardstock in Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry for the bottom edge of the cardstock. Next I cut out the letters for the words 'twenty one' and adhered them down. I stamped the sentiment "it's your day!" above the lettering. Finally I covered the letters in crystal effects and then sprinkled in glitter to give it some extra pizzazz! Cute! 

What do you think? Thanks for stopping by,

Amanda x

yummy cupcakes!!

A quick creation showcasing the new Create A Cupcake stamp set and punch that is in the Sping mini at the moment.

Yummy Cupcakes

Stamp Set: Create A Cupcake

Ink: Soft Suede, Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz

Punch: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Cupcake Builder

Big Shot: Polkadot embossing folder 

Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Linen Thread

Extras: Red Permanent Marker 

I stamped the sentiment at the bottom of a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and then ran it through the polkadot embossing folder. I used the stamps from the Create a Cupcake set and the Cupcake Builder punch to stamp and punch out all the pieces for my cupcakes. The co-ordinating punch makes using this stamp set such a breeze! I used the Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch here too and tied some linen thread around the card. Finally I adhered the cupcakes together and added a rhinestone to the centre of the flower for a little glitz. 

TIP: You can colour in the Basic Rhinestones and Pearls with permanent markers to make them coloured! This is the perfect way to insure you will always have the size and colour rhinestone/pearl you are after!! 

Catch you again tomorrow! 

Amanda xx

fresh vintage

Yesterday saw the beginning of the Sale-A-Bration. Today  want to show you a couple cards I have made using the Fresh Vintage SAB set.

Sorry for the poor image quality - its been pretty miserable outside - I am looking forward to lighter days and happier weather! 

Fresh Vintage Thank you

Stamp Set: Fresh Vintage (SAB), Curly Cute

Ink: Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Rose Red, Crumb Cake

Cardstock: So Saffron, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Rose Red Seam Binding

I stamped the border stamp all over the background in Crumb Cake. Next I coloured in and stamped the large floral image on some Very Vanilla cardstock. I stamped the sentiment in Rose Red and then sponged everything with Crumb Cake to make it look vintage. Finally I added some ruffled Rose Red seam binding ribbon along the edge and adhered it all together. 

Fresh Vintage Letter 

Stamp Set: Fresh Vintage (SAB), French Foliage, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Cardstock: Whisper White, Always Artichoke

Punch: Postage Stamp

Big Shot: Scallop Envelope 

I stamped the french hand written note from French Foliage on a small piece of Whisper White cardstock. I distressed it and sponged it with Crumb Cake to make it aged and vintage. I also sponged the scallop envelope. I coloured in and stamped the sweet postage stamp from the new fresh vintage set, and punched out the new postage stamp punch. Again I sponged and the adhered to the envelope, I stamped the Paris postmark and water splotches from French Foliage, the friend to friend sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes, and the large flower from the Fresh Vintage set on the envelope - each of these images work really well together to add to the vintage feel. The large Fresh Vintage flower was stamped all over the back ground of the card to tie everything together. 

Come back tomorrow for some more creative inspiration! 

Amanda x

join in the sale-a-bration!

So the Sale-A-Bration starts today! Between now and March 31st, EVERYONE can earn free products when they spend! 

For every £45 you spend you are entitled to choose one of the exclusive products shown below...

Fresh Vintage Stamp Set - A delicate floral set that works with the new Postage Stamp punch. The large image is great for colouring direct to stamp with your markers and the border stamp is ideal for backgrounds.

Sprinkled Expressions Stamp Set - A cute mixture of images and sentiments that have been designed to work together or separately.

Outlined Expressions Stamp Set - Add a little pizzazz to your sentiments. This set also has sentiments that are designed to use separately or paired together. The outlined words are really fun to colour in!

Elementary Elegance Stamp Set - A great combination of a frame, sentiments and images. This set fits with the Curly Label punch, the Artistic Etchings stamp set and with the new charming jewellery line.

Everyday Elegance Designer Series Paper - These papers have soft vintage patterns and colours that are perfect for scrapbookers, cardmakers and non-stampers. As usual they match with Stampin' Up!'s card, ink, ribbon etc. The patterns match perfectly with the Fresh Vintage and Elementary Elegance SAB sets - you will just have to collect them all!

To get your free product just place an order of £45 with me and choose your free set. Spend £90 and choose 2 free sets! 

Also, as a hostess during SAB get another free set when you host a party with a total sales of £300 or more. This is in addition to your usual hostess pounds and half price item. Email me today on amanda_burditt@hotmail.co.uk or call me on 01604 949827  to book your party. I can't wait!

To finish with, during Sale-A-Bration, if you sign up as a demo you not only get he fabulous starter kit deal  but also another free stamp set of your choice up to the value of £45!!! How great is that!?! If you would like to find out more about the benefits of being a demo (whether it is to get discount as a hobby demo or to make some extra money) please get in touch to arrange a time for a chat. I'd love to tell you more! 

Sweet Friend Enchantment 

Stamp Set: You Are Loved

Ink: Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait

DSP: Everyday Enchantment (SAB)

Punch: Modern Label Punch 

Big Shot: Blossom Party

Accessories: Designer Printed Brads

I cut some strips of the designer paper and then cut snake tongue banner at the bottoms. I adhered them to the card base. I cut out some flowers from the Blossom Party die, shaped them and sponged them with Crumb Cake ink. I stamped the sentiment in Poppy Parade, punched and sponged. To finish off I sponged the edges of the card and added a designer printed brad!  

If this has inspired you and you'd like the bits to make these cards, and earn the free paper, here's the breakdown:

2010-2012 In Colour Cardstock £6.25

Blossom Party Die £16.50

Modern Label Punch £15.50

Designer Printed Brads £7.25

= £45.50

Want to get one of the matching stamp sets? Why not add some extras:

2011-2013 In Colour Cardstock £6.25

Crumb Cake Ink Pad £4.95

Poppy Parade Ink Pad £4.95

You Are Loved (Wood Mount) £28.95

=£45.10

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xx

simply stampin' challenge, week 32

Good Morning!

First off I would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes over the past week - I am now feeling A LOT better! A bit gutted that I missed an entire week of my life sick on the sofa and now have a couple of REALLY hectic weeks! Oh well, sometimes it cannot be helped!

Now, here we are on Saturday again and that means another Simply Stampin' Challenge!! This week is a Colour Challenge and this time the colours are....

I have a LOVELY project to share with you - I had lots of fun making this one. It was inspired by a sketch from a book called Folding Ideas for Cards and Envelopes by Laurence K. Withers. 

Hugs Because I Care

Stamp Set: Just Perfect Alphabet, Precious Butterflies

Ink: Soft Suede

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Peach Parfait

DSP: Domestic Goddess

Punch: Scallop Edge, Decorative Label, 3/4" Circle

Big Shot: Top Note

Accessories: Mini Brads, Brown Baker's Twine (non-SU)

Extras: Paper Piercer, Mat Pack

I started out by wanting to make a different than normal card. So this card all folds up with some of the sentiment on the outside and then continues inside. I think its a lovely and special card to give to someone going through a hard time - that's what immediately screamed to me when I saw the colours - so sunny and happy looking! 

I started by folding my card then cut a curve on one of the flaps. I added some gorgeous sunny Daffodil Delight DSP from the Domestic Goddess collection - it was all sun rays and and sparkles - I just thought it was really fitting! I punched a scallop trim to add the the front flap, and some small circles that could be used to make a tie to hold the card together. I used brads to attach the circles for the closure. On the inside I added a portion of the Top Note to the centre and a sentiment to the bottom corner punched out with the decorative label punch. I then stamped some butterflies and cut out some too, to decorate the inside and outside (I used some of these butterflies to cover up the backs of the brads. I used a combination of the Just Perfect Alphabet and my own hand writing to make up the sentiment. Finally I added faux stitching around all the edges. 

Now a really in depth card for this week but I hope you enjoyed seeing a bit of a different card and have been inspired to try something different yourself! I'd love to see what you come up with. 

Please visit the Simply Stampin' Challenge blog to see what the other talented design team members have created for you this week and then get creating yourself! I can't wait to see what you come up with! 

Thanks for stopping by, please do leave me a comment,

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xx

so timeless...

So, did you enjoy your extra hour this morning?! We have been away visiting Stuart's aunt, uncle and cousins - Esther had a Stampin' Up party and then we stayed for the weekend for some fun - got back last night completely shattered and so I enjoyed my extra hour snuggled up in bed asleep. I must've been out of it for almost 12 hours!! wowee! 

Today's post features some of the Timeless Portrait DSP - thought it would be appropriate to have a 'time' related post seeing as the clocks went back! :)

Timeless Daughter

Stamp Set: For My Family

Ink: Versa Mark

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Island Indigo

DSP: Timeless Portrait 

Emboss: White Powder, Heat Tool

Big Shot: Lot of Tags

Punches: Decorative Label

Accessories: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Brads

I just used a few scraps of the DSP to make this card and punched out the girl silhouette with a punch - I thought about cutting it out but thought that the blue just set it off against the vanilla background and it was quicker too!! I tied some ribbon on too and cut out a tag with the big shot. I embossed the word daughter on it and also embossed the brads white to tie in as silver didn't go!

Altogether a simple and elegant little card.

I hope you enjoyed seeing something else new in the catalogue - please do leave a comment and let me know what you think! I love reading them! Thanks.

Happy Stampin',

Amanda

easy events

For any of you who know me, you'll know that I LOVED Fun & Fast Notes. So when it got retired last month I was a bit gutted - it was a great all round stamp set that had something for pretty much every occasion. So when the new catalogue came out I was eager to see what the replacement set would be. It is a very sweet set called Easy Events. It has both images and sentiments - its lovely!

Wedding Wishes Birdies

Stamp Set: Easy Events

Ink: Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi, Rose Red

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Big Shot: Vintage Wallpaper Emboss Folder

Accessories: Very Vanilla Seam Binding

Punch: Decorative Label

Extras: Sponge

I embossed and tore the crumb cake cardstock for a softer edge. I stamped the birds, coloured and punched out. Added some ribbon, the sentiment and assembled. Really simple but elegant little wedding card! 

What do you think? I hope you liked this card, I'd love to know what you think! 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda x

fun with flames

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a little bit of a thing for fire! Its just so pretty and fun! Anyway I was making a card using the Everything Eleanor stamp set - did I tell you I'm in love with this set at the moment?! So I was making this card and as this set is quite vintagey I thought it would be fun to see what it would look like to start burning away bits of the card and ribbon for a vintage burnt look.

Burnt Eleanor 

Stamp Set: Everything Eleanor, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Big Shot: Vintage Wallpaper

Accessories: Pearls

Ribbon: Crumb Cake Seam Binding 

Extras: Sponge

A pretty simple card of stamping, sponging and layering the various elements of the  card, Its a very monochromatic card - all very brown. I think it really helps all the textures to shine through!

While creating this card i started burning elements of it with a lighter and candle. Love it! Probably not a card I would recommend trying at home - unless you are in a very unflamable place (you can imagine a craft room full of paper and fabric is not the best place to decide to experiment with fire! 

Hope you liked this little experimentation, please do leave a comment. I love reading them! :) 

See you tomorrow for another little creation! 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda x

everything eleanor

Wow what a set!!! This is a new set in the catalogue and I just LOVE it!! Its called Everything Eleanor and its just absolutely fabulous! I think its my absolute favourite set at the moment! (Its not even in the American catalogue - that's how special it is!!) I'll share loads of cute projects done with this over the next few weeks but here's today's! This is one of the cards I demonstrated at Sue's party on Monday. 

Thank You Kissing Birdie

Stamp Set: Everything Eleanor, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Versa Mark

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede

Big Shot: Vintage Wallpaper

Embossing: Gold Emboss Powder, Heat Tool

Accessories: Silver Brads

Extras: Sponges, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack

So this card highlights the 'kissing' technique. It involves inking up two stamps, a plain stamp (frame) and then another with pattern (flourish). Then you kiss the two inked stamps together. This means the pattern from the second stamp has now been transferred onto the plan stamp. Its a fun technique and really effective on this card. I then stamped the frame and cut it out, and used soft suede ink to sponge the edges and very lightly over the baja breeze frame to give it a vintage feel. I then ran the very vanilla cardstock through the big shot in the vintage wallpaper embossing folder. I stamped the flourish over the soft suede cardstock in soft suede ink to just add a little pattern and then sponged the edges before assembling the card. Oh the other thing I did was heat emboss my brads - I only had silver but wanted a vintagey gold brad so I inked up the heads with versamark, dipped them into gold powder and heated them. This is a great little trick if you don't have the right colour brads! 

I hope you enjoyed this little card as much as I do, please do leave a comment and let me know what you think! As I said there's lots more to come with Everything Eleanor  so stay tuned! 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xoxo

p...p...p...pick up a penguin

Just a quick little CASed card for you today - sorry I didn't jot down the name and web address so if this is yours - please do claim the credit, I think he's awesome! 

I found this on the internet when I was looking for interesting Big Show ideas to show my class ladies and came a cross this cute little guy! I've altered him a bit as I don't have any oval punches.

Penguin

Stamp Set: n/a

Ink: n/a

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red

Big Shot: Top Note

Punches: Decorative Label, Itty Bitty, 1 3/4" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Corner Rounder

Extras: White Gel Pen

His name is Marvin, he sits on my mantelpiece and is just such a happy little chappy!

Quite a simple card - even simpler if you own the correct punches, but if you don't, here's what I did - I punched out the circles and then temorarily adhered them to a piece of thin scrap paper so i could slid it back into the punch and re-punch. I kept of punching until I had the right shapes. It was a little fiddly but not too bad. 

I hope you like him as much as I do. The question I have is, does he need a bow tie? Several people who have visited my house have commented on the lack of a bow tie, so what do you think? Is he missing a vital piece to his ensemble? 

Please do leave a comment and come back tomorrow for another little creation! 

Hugs,

Amanda x 

just add cake

Another of the new Designer Papers is called Just Add Cake. A collection of brightly coloured stripes, dots numbers, letters in really scrummy cake and icing like colours. It really is a very yummy pack! 

Just Add Top Note

Stamp Set: Something to Celebrate (Hostess - Retired)

Ink: Wild Wasabi

Cardstock: Whisper White, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi

Punches: Modern Label, 5 Petal, 1" Circle, Itty Bitty

Big Shot: Fun Flowers, Top Note

So I cut squares of the DSP and adhered it in a patchwork style to the cardstock then ran it though the Big Shot. I assembled a flower out of cardstock in the same colours contained in the DSP. I finally stamped and punched out the sentiment and then ran my Wild Wasabi marker around the top note to give a very little extra definition against the Whisper White background.

I hope you liked today's share using some more new products! I have more Just Add Cake projects coming up over the next few days so please do stay tuned! 

Let me know what you think and leave a comment. 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda x

decorate for christmas class

Just a sneak peek of a few of the projects we will be doing at the Decorate for Christmas class on October 15th and 19th. These samples use the previous and now retired Jolly holiday DSP, we will be using the really gorgeous new Holly Berry Bouquet Speciality in this month's class! 

Funnel Ornament

Wreath Ornament

Mini Christmas Tree decoration

As well as these 3 projects I have a few other ornaments lined up for you to make but they're a surprise! So why not come along, have a go at making several ornaments and decorations. They are all quite simple and inexpensive to make but look lovely in the tree or around the home. The perfect decorations or even gifts!! 

If you would like to attend class this month please do book asap as spaces are limited and I guarantee you will have fun! Cost is £13.50, well worth it for 3 hours of crafting, chatting, tea and cake.

Hope to see you there! 

Amanda x

a little bonus - happy birthday mum

A little bonus post for you today, just wanted to share the little card I made for my mum's birthday last month.

Birthday Flowers

Stamp Set: Something to Celebrate (Hostess - retired)

Cardstock: Rose Red, Garden Green, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Ink: Rose Red, Garden Green

Punch: Bird, Boho Blossoms, Itty Bitty, 5 Petal Flower, Corner Rounder

Accessories: Rhinestones, Rhinestone Brads

Big Shot: Lots of Tags

Extras: Crimper, Sponge

Hope you enjoyed this quick little post today. Isn't the card gorgeous?! And so simple to make! 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xx

simply stampin' challenge, week 24

I'm back! Well to tell you the truth I never went away, I have just had an intensely busy week filled with last chance parties, classes and my dad decided that this week would be a good time to come put put up the shelves in my cupboard for all my boxes of fabric - they look fab now though and it means I can collect all my fabric from my parents' house! YAY! But the fabric had better watch out...there's a Big Shot on the loose!!

Anyway on to this week's Simply Stampin' Challenge. This week is a theme, and the theme is...

Flutterby Butterfly

Here is the card I made using the butterfly theme...

Butterfly

Stamp Set: n/a

Ink: n/a

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum, Whisper White

Other Material: Foam Packing Sheet

Big Shot: Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies, Beautiful Wings

Accessories: Basic Pearls

So a super quick and simple card this week. I was having fun running things through my Big Shot, firstly to see what it could all cut through and secondly to make samples for class! We just bought a book case for our landing (another job we've been doing the past week!!) and it came wrapped in this thin packing foam. Its kind of glisteny and a but shimmerly so I thought it might make a cool accent for a card. It was also very see through so I thought that would be cool. I kept the card simple to highlight the texture of the packing foam.

I hope you liked this week's sample. Now head over to the Simply Stampin' Challenge page and see what the other design team members have created for you! Please do enter your creations - I love seeing what you all make. 

Thanks,

Amanda x

simply stampin' challenge, week 8

We are into another colour challenge! And what a colour combo we have this week! 

I just LOVE these colour! They're so bright and cheerful and summery! I thought I'd try going for a little bit more of a busy over the top card this week, and here we are...

Thanks a Bunch

Stamp Set: Greenhouse Garden, Just Perfect Alphabet

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Versamark 

Extras: Big shot, Scallop Envelope, Crop-a-dile, clear embossing powder, Tombo Mono multi glue

I started off by stamping and embossing the large and small flowers from the Greenhouse Garden set. I cut them out and then curved up the petals to make them look a bit more real. I thought the background was looking a little plain so I used the Daffodil Delight marker to colour in the smallest flower and by colouring in very roughly and not breathing on it to re-moisten the ink gave a more rustic look. I thought it would be cool to attach a scallop envelop to the front with a the greeting inside, giving the receiver some way to interact with the card. I stamped "thanks" using the Just Perfect" alphabet and added it inside the envelope. I attached the envelope to the card at an angle to the card and added the flowers all around to make it look like it was in a bed of flowers. To finish off the flowers I used the crop-a-dile to punch out small little circles and added them as the centres to my flowers. 

Please check out the other design team member's creations at Simply Stampin' Challenge. 

Today is a big day, my first class is today...I'm feeling a little nervous but I hope it will all go okay! Wish me luck hey? 

Leave a comment, I love reading them! 

Amanda xoxo 

in-love with in-colour...concord crush

This post is a little late, I made the card using the Sketchy Sunday sketch challenge, last week and then I just didnt quite get time to post it...so here it is. Better late than never hey?  

Concord Crush Rosette

Stamp Set: Greenhouse Garden

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red, Certainly Celery Always Artichoke

DSP: Concord Crush (6"x6" Hostess only pack)

Ink: Concord Crush

Accessories: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon

Punches: Two Step Bird

Extras: White Gel Pen, Big Shot, Lots of Tags Sizzlets

This card really came out as I had recently got the hostess only pack of 6x6 in-colour dsp and having not really had a chance to play with those colours yet thought I'd just set myself a few cards to make...I have a few more that I'll show next month as part of the Simply Stampin' Challenge! Can't wait! I thought I'd use the Sketchy Sunday sketch as a starting point for my card. I love the vast expanse of Concord Crush dsp, it just allows the eye to really drink in gorgeous deep colour. As a focal point I cut out rough circles from Concord Crush dsp and Riding Hood Red cardstock, distressed and then layered them up. For the centre of the flower I stamped the smallest flower from Greenhouse Garden. I used two of the bird wings from the two step bird punch for the leaves. Finally I added some ribbon and a tag from the big shot to fill it out a bit and create a balance between the expanse of colour and detail. 

I hope you enjoyed this card, please do let me know what you think, I love reading people's comments! 

Have a nice day!

Amanda xx

give a little

A few days ago I said that last Thursday I went over to Vicky's to have some crafty play and use her big shot. I cut out lots with it so I have plenty to play with back at home. Here is a little gift carton I made using the Milk Carton die! I have more things I still plan on making but I will make and share them another day! Today is just a really quick simple little one!

Congrats Milk Carton

Stamp Set: Silhouette Sentiments 

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Rose Red DSP

Accessories: Pink Bulldog Clip

 Extras: Sticky Strip, 1" Circle Punch

This is a really great little container for giving a small gift to someone! They would make cute favours at a wedding too! 

Please leave a comment! I love reading them! 

'till tomorrow,

Ciao!

another successful workshop and a general update

Ok, so just to fill you in on the last few days, on Thursday I went over to another demonstrator's house in Northampton (because she found me on the demo finder and we thought it would be lovely to meet up and share some ideas with each other! and have some crafty play) It was so great to meet her and spend some time with another Stampin' Up! demo, that's the sad thing about having an upline that lives in Shetland! Anyway, Vicky was super lovely...and she let me play with her Big Shot!!! *Gasp* It is such a dream to use! I loved it so much and its so great all the materials you can run through it! It would be fab to cut out a load of different shapes that can then be layered on top of one another. I cut out a bunch of different little shapes so I can play at home, I intend to have a go next week and then I shall upload some photos of things I did! (Now, I cannot wait 'till my birthday in August to get my own Big Shot...but I shall be patient!)

Friday I had the day off, my friend Donna came over, I cooked a great Chinese feast - Spring Rolls, Vegetable & Noodle Stirfry, Chicken & Cashew Stirfry, Beef in Oyster Sauce, and Sweet and Sour Pork! It was SO yummy!! My hubby doesn't eat Chinese so I have to take advantage of times like these when I have friends over and just go all out...at least now I have lots of nice left overs to munch on! So we sat and ate our feast and watched Confessions of a Shopaholic...such a funny film! Unfortunately the only downside to yesterday was a rather sore throat and feeling a bit on the unwell side! 

Today I woke at the crazy early time of 7:30am after a bad nights sleep. My throat was worse, I felt awful and I had a workshop later today! I almost thought I wasn't going to make it! Thank goodness for Lemsips! I dosed myself up on Lemsip and made it to Ally's workshop! Despite my croaky voice and feeling under the weather, it went really well! I met some new people which was great (I hope I was sociable enough) and got to catch up with old friends and acquaintances! I'm so glad that my workshops are going so well, its so encouraging and I am really looking forward to running my classes soon! I already have one person signed up for my class on May 21st! It is so encouraging to see all the interest I am receiving at the moment! Thanks for everyone that has supported/supporting me in what I am doing at the moment! 

Please do get in touch if you would like to attend my class next month. 

Thanks again,

Amanda xoxo