A quick catch-up

Nearly time for bed, but I have realised I have LOADS of things to show that I must do before I can start sharing pics of projects made from the new mini catalogue when it comes out in April. And I have already done quite a few, so if I don't get blogging I will never be on top of things!

So here are two pics from Convention last November.



These are some of my swaps. With 100 card fronts to do I decided on four different designs. These are the flowery ones using the Two-Step Bird Punch and Cute By The Inch hostess set.



And I decorated these little bottles then filled them with bath salts. One was for my roomie Joy and the other for mummy Jules.

Two down ...

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Pink birthday card for my special friend

Today's post is dedicated to my good friend Helen. Apparently she reads my blog every day so HELLO!

It was her birthday a couple of weeks ago, and this is the card I made.



I used the Punch Potpourri hostess set, which you can earn FREE by holding a Stampin' Up! party. There are four images and there is a matching punch available for each one, meaning card making is really quick and easy!

So thanks for being awesome Helen!

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Christmas robins

Christmas will soon be here! I've not got a single present sorted yet! My mum's is nearly finished, but I don't even have ideas, let alone the time to make them, for anyomne else!
But at least I have cards! I love these robins, made with the Two-Step Bird Punch. They're so simple but very effective and the colour combo of Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler is yummy.
So, best get cracking on the present making!

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Bird Convention swaps

These cards were some of the ones I made for Convention swaps. I love this combination of Crumb Cake with Night Of Navy and Not Quite Navy. I used the Punch Potpourri hostess stamps with the Two-Step Bird and Boho Blossoms punches. The sentiment is from Tiny Tags, which must be one of the most versatile sets, and the DSP is Blueberry Crisp.
In other news, still pretty busy round here. Yesterday I was at Nation of Shopkeepers with the WI for a craft event and this evening I have six lovely friends over for a class. Am all prepped, just need to stock up on tea bags and biccies!

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Playing with my Starter Kit

Time to show you a couple of things I have made with my Stampin' Up! Starter Kit ...

I did two cards using Trendy Trees this morning, combined with Fox and Friends. Colours include Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Always Artichoke and More Mustard. I have also used a bit of ribbon and the DSP Tall Tales, which matches these stamp sets perfectly. I also used the Two-step Bird Punch, which is one of my favourite SU items.




And here's a real quickie using the Very Vintage wheel, Vintage Vogue stamps and ribbon. The wheels are really great, especially the ink cartridges - I love little inventions like that!



I will be back tomorrow with more.

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Some summery cards

Sorry for not posting for a few days. I have started a new cross stitch project (despite already having several on the go) so have been distracted by that! Pics later, but for now, here are a few cards I made last week. I love these summery colours.
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Monkeying around

Fox & Friends monkey stamp, the branch from the Bird punch and Earth Elements colour scheme. Another for a baby on the way!
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New SU goodies

Julie brought round the Stampin' Up! goodies we ordered from my workshop on Monday so I had a quick play!
The Fox & Friends stamps are soooo adorable! Got a few friends with babies on the way so they will get lots of use!
I am also in love with the Bird punch.
Colours used here are Chocolate Chip ink, Old Olive card and ribbon and Tall Tales paper. And a Stitched Felt leaf.
The letters are some random stamps I have.
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