Christmas decorations for craftybloggersnetwork

Hello, I was asked to be guest designer for the crafty bloggers network and as I was making my project I got carried away and made 3! Once I started making cones I just kept going! Hop over to crafty bloggers and have a look at the wonderful work they do

http://craftybloggersnetwork.blogspot.co.uk

Christmas ornament

I decided to chop up some of my lovely new Christmas designer paper, this ornament didn't take long to make and just used a half sheet of paper so you would get 24 from a pack. I used BE OF GOOD CHEER papers and the stampin up sizzix snowflake die, also a wee bit of our new tulle

New catalogue blog hop

Hi, welcome to the blog hop, we are using brand new products from stampin ups new catalogues.

You should have come from Jane at http://cheshiredesignhouse.blogspot.com. And once you have had a look at my projects hop over to Ally at http://serendipitypapercuts.blogspot.com.


I have used scentational season, Betty's blossoms and the Halloween set googly ghouls which i received early on pre order. my wish list for the new catalogue is huge as we have so many new sets to pick from

this is the milk carton die, with Betty's blossoms, very summery

Betty's blossoms again and the paper which matches the set

a Halloween treat for a grown up, a couple of scented candles in a tin, using googly ghouls (which i love)

a treat box using the cone die, i need some large twigs to hang a bunch of these on for Halloween

scentsational season and the snowflake from a new hostess set, along with the brand new tulle

Betty's blossoms again

Wedding reply card

Acceptance or with regret stamps are hard to come by so I have left this reply card simple. I love its simplicity and the twinkling diamonds. Stampin up gems are really much clearer and sparklier than other brands.

Teachers presents

This year it is a small note book and a giant paper clip /bookmark. I don't go overboard, it's a token to thank them for their hard work.

Pinwheel wreath class

Join me on Wednesday for this beautiful wreath class, learn how to make different paper flowers and go home with a fabulous home-deco project. Contact me for more details

Embossing class 6th June

Wednesday 6th June at 1pm. Come along and make 3 cards using embossing at simply create in Alford.

Vintage vogue spring card

This is a card from my class last week at simply create in Alford. We did a rock and roll technique using the stampin up set Vintage vogue. It also used the lovely lace trim. If you are in Aberdeenshire and fancy coming along to one of my classes or seeing the fab products please contact me

Class on 16th May

My next class will be at Simply Create on Wednesday the 16th of May at 1pm. We will be making 3 projects in a spring/vintage theme. To book you can call or email me direct or call  Simply Create  on 01975564010

Spring mini catalogue Blog Hop

I hope everyone had a lovely festive season, we're starting the new year with a new catalogue- the spring mini, this blog hop is to showcase some of the new products.  you should have hopped over from Tracey at www.derbyshireducks.blogspot.com

 i have decorated a chipboard album with the new Spice Cake designer paper and the stamp set Charming (which is now one of my favorites)

 i have left a couple of these pages without photos to show off the stamps - i will add journalling later to these

 this page is quite 3d in real life- the satin ribbon is folded giving texture but its just not showing in this light

 one of my favorite techniques is the ruffles seam binding

 now its time to hop over to Hayleys blog at www.mycrafthaven.blogspot.com

Christmas Curly Wreath

this one is the larger ring with Jolly Holiday papers

its a lovely christmassy red and green combo, off to make another couple today and hopefully feel inspired to start my christmas cards

Curly Christmas Wreath

this wreath is a smaller inner ring and made by curling strips of Stampin up designer paper - First Edition

it looks like book print/old newspaper type and really effective- curling book pages or reals newsprint wouldn't work as the paper isn't strong enough to curl

finished off with striped grosgrain ribbon

Timeless Portrait Paper Wreath

a paper wreath made with SU designer paper - timeless portrait- fab for christmas or brightening your home once your decorations have been taken down in January

i have class dates booked- please contact me for details if you fancy learning how to make your own

christmas decorations

 2 versions of gift box using the petal cone die, Old Olive and Cherry cobbler above and Black with Cheery cobbler and Very Vanilla below

 Good old Dazzling Diamonds glitter on a polystyrene ball, with real red ribbon

step card- tutorial

 Some of the ladies at Ellon craft group were asking the measurments for this card

so.... here goes, it looks complicated when you see the numbers but once you've made one its not so bad

there are 2 ways to do this score then cut or cut then score - i prefer to cut using my square quilting ruler and craft knife but if you score first then its easy enough just to use a steel ruler and knife-or your trimmer

 cut a piece of A4 in half lengthways (so you have a long piece 10.5cm wide, then trim it down to 28cm long. 

*cut 2.5cm in from each side from 11.5cm to 25.5cm (or wait til you have scored the lines then cut)


score at 11.5cm - but only the first and last 2.5cm (so you have a gap in the middle with no score line)
score at 14cm - but just the middle section (not the 2.5cm at either side)
score at 23cm - only the first and last 2.5cm (not the middle bit)
score at 25.5cm- again just the 2.5cm at each side

make mountian folds at 11.5 and 14cm score lines, valley folds at 23cm and mountian folds at 25.5cm - so you have a step at the bottom and a staggered fold at the top

 the front mats are 5.2cm x 11.2cm and 4.8cm x 10.8cm and the side panels 2.2x10.8cm (but on the christmas sample i used the new lace boarder punch so didn't cut side panels

once someone tries this let me know if it works for you- i took a couple of attempts to get this to work without fold lines at 1/8th of inches ect

Pink Christmas

Crumb Cake and Pretty in Pink

I used the Candy Wrapper Die for the little cracker and the Reindeer stamp is called Dasher

pennant parade

 my usual clean and simple style - i really don't think this card needs anything else.Colours are Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, Daffodil delight and Pretty in pink

and my new scarf - i've found these darker nights have made me dig out my wool again

more class projects

 gift box

 the bird and branch are glittered but its not showing up on the photo

middle step card- i had an idea for this card, and did the measuring for the steps but Fiona created it

Class Sneaky Peak

Heres a christmas card made with Pennant Parade - one of the fab new sets in the stampin up catalogue - this is one of the cards being taught in Huntly this weekend, and Alford on the 26th October (contact me for more details) i have other venues in the pipeline but no-ones ever in a hurry to call back!!  so if you fancy learning to make some christmas cards (or scrapbooks, or decorations then please get in contact and we can get your name down for a class somewhere in Aberdeenshire - or even at my kitchen table!)

new product blog hop

Hi, if your taking part in the blog hop you should have come from Valery here http://stampingwithval.wordpress.com/
if your just visiting me then please join in the hop by following the circle of SU demos all showcasing the newest products

I was honored to be asked to show the new fabric at Regional training in Edinburgh a few weeks ago (and sworn to secrecy so i wouldn't spoil the surprise for everyone) i was given Candy Cane Christmas fabric to create projects with

i made lots of things with just 1 pack of the fabric

 this is a small quilted gift bag- it is very cute- and i have to say i love it-its not being given away

 bunting- now adorning my kitchen shelf (this fabric is not overly christmassy

a simpler bag (without quilting) these can be made in 10-15 minutes if you have a sewing machine)

 twisted fabric flowers-no sewing involved!!

 gathered flowers with a seam binding centre

 i will add details of how to make the bags later in the week


now please hop over to Sarah at http://www.stampinsarahiow.blogspot.com