quick and important note

Just incase any of you are coming to my launch party tomorrow evening for the new catalogue I am really sorry to say I have had to cancel it at the last minute. I am so sorry for any disappointment caused and I hope you will all be able to join me for another of my events in the near future! 

Thanks again,

Amanda x

feeling a little flirtatious

So another card today using some of the new products from Stampin' Up! Today is the GORGEOUS flirtatious Speciality designer paper! It co-ordinates with the Delicate Doilies stamp set and is just beautiful shades of Wisteria Wonder (another of the brand new in-colours this year), Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink and Daffodil Delight. The papers are just packed full of beautiful doilie shapes including 2 12x12 sheets of laser die cut doilies! This is definitely a double dose of all girlieness! Love it!

Hello Flirtatious Doilie

Stamp Set: Pennant Parade

Ink: Melon Mambo

Cardstock: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink

DSP: Flirtatious Speciality

Accessories: Pearls

I cut out one of the die cut doilies from the sheet, if you cut carefully there's plenty to use and you won't waste any of the other doilies. I decided it looked stunning enough by itself and therefore left the card very simple, just adding a sentiment to the bottom right hand corner and accenting the card with a few pearls. The centre pearl also cunningly hides the dimensional popping the doilie off the card base.

I hope you enjoyed this quick and card using some beautiful new DSP. If you liked this card using the Flirtatious DSP stay tuned over the next few days as I have more Flirtatious goodness coming your way! Please do leave a comment and let me know what you think. I really do love reading them! 

 Come back tomorrow for another creation! 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xx

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

pearl wedding

Last month was my mother-in-law and father-in-law's Pearl Wedding Anniversary and today I just wanted to share with you the special card I made for them. 

Pearl Wedding 

Stamp Set: Something to Celebrate (Hostess - retired)

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand

Ink: Crumb Cake

Punch: Bird, Boho Blossoms, Itty Bitty

Accessories: Pearls, Frost White Shimmer Mist

A very simple card in very neutral colours and then spritzed with lots of shimmer mist to make it EXTRA extra glimmery and special. Finally I added some pearls to finish off the card and also because its a Pearl wedding - a just cause for pearls! 

Come back tomorrow for another creation! 

Hugs,

Amanda xoxo

delicate doilies...

Today I have another quick share with you, another card made using the Delicate Doilies stamp set - can you tell it is becoming a rapid favourite?! This card was for Stuart's aunt Deb's birthday which was on Saturday. 

Happy Birthday Doilies

Stamp Set: Delicate Doilies

Ink: Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Versamark

Cardsotck: Pool Party, Whisper White

Accessories: Rhinestone Brads, White Embossing Powder

Punches: Modern Label

Extras: Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool

I stamped the doilies in the background and then heat embossed a white doilie over the top  I hand wrote the sentiment and punched it out with the modern label punch. I finally finished off the embossed doilie with a green rhinestone brad. This is using two of the two new in-colours - pool party and lucky limeade. Both are really lovely!! 

Please do comment, and come back tomorrow for more creations.

Happy Stampin',

Amanda x

class update

Just to update you on my upcoming classes and events for the next few months. Some of you may have recieved this as an email. If you haven't and wish to recieve my emails please email me at amanda_burditt@hotmail.co.uk and I will add you to the list! :)

Saturday 15th October (11am-2pm)

or

Wednesday 19th October (7pm-10pm) 

 Decorate for Christmas 

We will be making several quick and simple yet stunning tree decorations (great for decorating the home or to give as gifts) Also a wonderful mini patterned paper Christmas tree which makes the perfect mantel piece decoration or table centre piece. 

In addition to all this I will have plenty of other inspirational Christmassy projects to get your creative juices get going for the upcoming festive season! 

Cost is £13.50.

Friday 21st October (7:30pm-9:30pm) 

Stamp a Stack #1

Prepare for the holiday season by stamping a stack of 10 Christmas cards for ONLY £10! What a bargain - you would never buy handmade cards this cheap in a store AND you have the joy of crafting them all yourself! 

Cost is £10.

Monday 14th November (7:30pm-9:30pm) 

Stamp a Stack #2

Continue with the festive fun with another set of 10 Christmas cards for ONLY £10! These two evenings will include a variety of sizes and complexities including several flat mail friendly cards!

Cost is £10.

Saturday 19th November (11am-2pm)

 Muffin Tin Advent Calendar 

A few of you may have seen my reusable muffin tin advent calendar made using a 24 hole muffin tin, if you haven't its a must see (and make!) You won't want to miss this class! 

This advent calendar is an in-depth project and will be the main focus of the class, however if there is extra time we will be making some lovely and quick Christmas cards and tags! 

(If you don't own a metal 24 hole muffin tin and would like me to order one in for you - as I am ordering a some of a few others already booked onto the class - please let me know when you book your place. Cost is £13 in addition to regular class cost of £13.50. If you already own one that you are happy to use please bring it it along with you!) 

Cost is £13.50. Additional £13 for optional muffin tin.

Saturday 3rd December 

2012 Scrapbook Photo Calendar 

If you are a keen scrapbooker or are a scrapping virgin this is a lovely addition to your home. Prepare for 2012 by decorating your own calendar using various scrapbooking, stamping techniques and designer paper. For this class you will need to bring along 12 (or more if you wish) photographs you would like to incorporate into this scrapbook style 2012 calendar - at least one for every month. 

Cost is £13.50.

I hope I have not given you too much to digest at once. I understand that we are coming up to a really busy time of the year and therefore wish to give you as much notice as possible for all of my upcoming events. I really hope you will join me at these classes and evenings. 

Please don't forget to book your spot as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited. 

All payments can be made on the day and events include lots of cake and tea! 

Hope to see you all really soon! 

Hugs, 

Amanda xo

new catalogue!

I am so excited!! The new catalogue was released on Saturday and it is just jam packed full of awesome new stuff! You can view the catalogue online here, alternatively come along to my launch party on Friday 7th October at 7:30pm to see the catalogue, some of the new products and have a play! It would be really great to see you there!

Today, I'd like to share with you a card  I made for Stuart's cousin, Abi, whose birthday it was yesterday!

Sweet Sixteen Icecream

Stamp Set: Pennant Parade

Ink: Soft Suede, Real Red

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White

DSP: Just Add Cake

Accessories: Real Red Brads

Punches: Pennant

Extras: Paper Piercer, Dimensionals

This is using a new stamp set called Pennant Parade, designed for making bunting on your paper crafting creations, however it has lots of other uses too for example a Christmas tree and today I made mine into a icecream cone. We have been having so much lovely warm weather I decided that ice cream wasn't too far out an idea for a October birthday card. I hand wrote the sentiment as I don't have anything for a 16 year old. 

I hope you've liked this little share, please leave a comment and come back tomorrow for another new catalogue project!! I have been away from blogging for so long and now have a back log of cards and projects to share with you all!

Hugs,

Amanda xx