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Showing posts with label memory boxes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label memory boxes. Show all posts

Friday, 11 July 2014

Project Life and My Boys

 Today, I am going to share with you another of my Project Life scrapbook pages. This one is again using the Everyday Adventure Card Collection and Accessory Pack. Believe it or not, my boys are now 28 and 27 years old, but the memories from these photo's is as clear today as it was on the day the photos were taken. The photo of Chris with his legs out of the cab, are actually his brother, Les; legs ... he he.




 I love Washi Tape and I am so pleased that Stampin Up has increased the amount of available Stampin Up packs. I use them most with  scrapbooking as they are a fab alternative to photo corners!

I am so pleased that I also invested in a couple of journalling cards, as I have really found my mojo with the journalling. ... at last!

   
When my boys were babies, I had the old style of scrpabook pages, and I would write little notes, poems, stories, and put cards, their first curl, first tooth etc in the large Kraft card pages. I still have those first scrapbooks, although they are now very fragile and the writing us faded. Thankfully, Project Life products are acid free to ensure you record your memories for decades to come.


Table built using Product Table Builder by The Crafty Owl - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.



 If you would like to enquire about our classes, or bespoke Handmade Card Service, or even if you want to chat about co-ordinating products, joining our Team etc ... just contact me:

Phone: 08432896848
Text: 07759587004
Email: stampinupaththewarren@hotmail.co.uk

Happy Stampin, 
Kim xxx

Order online 24/7 at http://www.stampinupatthewarren.stampinup.net




Thursday, 3 July 2014

Project Life by Stampin Up Everyday Adventure


Today, I am going to talk a little about Project Life and share one of the pages I made using Project life cards, journalling pens, washi tape and accessory pack.

Those you you that know me, you will be familiar with my love of scrapbooking, making pages from plain cardstock and lovingly making scrapbook pages using a wide range of techniques. An average page will take me an evening to make, plus time to think about what photo(s) I an going to use, and which colours I am going to pick out from the photo.

So when I learnt about project life, I was sceptical. But never one to baulk at change, I purchased the Everyday Adventure and Accessory Pack. I also purchased a pack of Journalling Pens, and a 12" variety Pack of Project Life Pocket Pages.

 
Well, I had to eat my hat. Once I got stuck in, I was able to put pages together quickly and my family loved the end result. I was able to make 7 .... yes, you heard me, SEVEN pages in one evening!

This particular page is of my Son Christopher. I loved the montage I made here of Chris at 5 years, and later as a young man in the Air Training Corps, plus a few more memories added in to boot. The double sided Journalling Cards & filler cards, makes it really quick and simple to do your journalling, create background, and with a bit of careful placements, you can be thrifty with the cards you use both sides of the card to make 2 co-ordinated pages.


But what surprised me the most, was how my pen hand began to flow ... and easily! I have never found it easy to use journalling on my scrapbook pages. Using sentiment stamps to tell my story. But with Project Life journalling cards, I found that I could easily write about the memories surrounding the photos I was using. What was even more fabulous, was how my journalling stimulated so much conversation when my family saw the pages.

The Project Life/Stampin Up exclusive photopolymer stamp sets makes scrapbooking more affordable, and reduces the amount of storage space you need. Even the box the cards come in, are robust enough to use as storage for your photopolymer stamps, journalling pens, and your handmade journalling cards.


I really feel that Project Life, with it's Stampin Up! exclusive stamp sets, will appeal to all levels of scrapbooker, Whether you are a busy Mum wanting to record your babies first year, newly married wanting to make a scrapbook of your wedding day, honeymoon, etc et. It will work by mixing up Project Life pages, alongside traditional scrapbook pages ... or your hobby ... or .... or .... or!!

At the end of the say, Scrapbooking is what you want it to be, and your family and friends will love  your creativity.



Table built using Product Table Builder by The Crafty Owl - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.



Happy Stamping
Kim Tolton

Now you can order your Stampin Up Supplies online 24/7

http://www.stampinupatthewarren.stampinup.net 


Saturday, 5 April 2014

Springtime Hello

This is one of my most favourite stamp sets in the current Stampin Up! Spring/Summer Mini Catalogue. I just adore it and it suits my tendency towards the vintage feel of my paper crafting, As a bee keeper, I also love the teeny little honey bee stamp in the stamp set - it's as if this stamp set was made just for me!!


Anyway, here is is and hope you like it?
Here are the products used ...


Table built using Product Table Builder by The Crafty Owl - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

We would love you to share your own versions of this card by emailing your details and photo to us at:
stampinupatthewarren@hotmail.co.uk
and we will post them on here

Don't forget you can now ORDER ONLINE via my Demonstrator website 


If you would like to talk about becoming a Demonstrator or order directly with me you can do so by:

Phone: 08432896848
Text: 07759587004
email: stampinupatthewarren@hotmail.co.uk

All images copyright Stampin Up!

Friday, 11 October 2013

Countdown to Christmas

So much news to share ….

 Firstly, you will be pleased to know that the upgrade of the workshop is now complete. We have re-organised the space, added some additional storage, and sorted through all shelving to declutter. Most importantly, the old raised platform on the floor is now gone which we hope will improve your experience when with us. The Gaz heater has been checked and in working order ready for the winter weather to ensure we all stay warm and toasty during classes.

The workroom has been labelled so you can easily find what you are looking for during classes. But let us know if you feel we could improve your crafting experience as we want you to have an enjoyable and relaxing time at The Warren.

We have lots of new and nearly new supplies, stamps, ink pads, tools and more for sale, so get in quick as we are taking much of it to Thaxted Craft Fair Saturday 19th October. Come and join us for a great day and pick up some crafting bargains to boot. 

Our new season Christmas and Halloween cards will be on sale too.  


We are now accepting Orders for our Handmade  Halloween and Christmas Cards & gift ideas.



Reviewed Class schedules ….

christmas stamp camps
In the run up to Christmas, we are pleased announce a series of Dates to help you get the heads up on Christmas. Choose Wednesday or Saturday sessions.

We are offering the following sessions to run over 3 weeks:
·         Christmas Cards
·         Gift & Gift Packaging Ideas
·         Advent Calender

Wednesday sessions – 30 October; 6 November; 13 November 10:30am to 4pm
Saturday Sessions - 2 November; 9th November; 16 November 10:30 am to 4pm
£15:00 per session or £40 for 3 sessions
Places limited to 6 per session, so book your place today!




Introduction to My Digital Studio Laptop sessons

MDS Holiday Ornaments Card
MDS Merry Little Christmas Card
Did you know that you can get one months free trail download of My Digital Studio? Well you can. If you are wondering what role an electronic card and scrapbooking digital programme has in today’s world? Well the answer is lots! I use it for most of my class preparations, none of the digital stamps are retired, and you can resize your stamps, punches etc to the size for your project, which you cannot do with the real thing! If I still haven’t sold it, then book a taster session with us, and download the programme on a free 30 day trial basis just before your leson, and you can bring along your tablet or laptop and play with me in real time … I am even considering running ‘virtual’ MDS workshops in the new year so you do not have to come to me, but we communicate via the internet instead! You can read more about MDS at the My Digital Studio Website


Stamp Clubs

Our new stamp clubs run on a monthly basis and require a commitment from you to place a minimum order from the current Annual or Seasonal Stampin Up catalogue each month. The amount you commit to depends on the amount of months you wish to commit to. Our commitment to these classes is to demonstrate a wide range of cardcraft techniques, products, supporting you as individuals and as a group, allow you to work at your own pace, and most of all, help you to have FUN and hopefully leave us feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Stampin Club 5
The club runs over 5 months with a maximum of 5 places. Each attendee will be allocated a month where they are the designated Hostess when they join the club, so you, or your club/group gain from the Hostess Benefits.  Each attendee commits to order a minimum of £25.00 of products from the current Stampin Up catalogues each month whether or not you are able to attend class.

Stampin Club 7
The club runs over 7 months with a maximum of 6 places. Each attendee will be allocated a month where they are the designated Hostess when they join the club, so you, or your club/group gain from the Hostess Benefits. The Hostess of the 7th Month will be the result of a raffle at the end of the final session. Each attendee commits to order a minimum of £18.00 of products from the current Stampin Up catalogues each month whether or not you are able to attend class.

Stampin Club 10
The club runs over 10 months with a maximum of 5 places. Each attendee will be allocated a month where they are the designated Hostess when they join the club, so you, or your club/group gain from the Hostess Benefits. Each attendee commits to order a minimum of £12.50 of products from the current Stampin Up catalogues each month whether or not you are able to attend class.


MDS Scrapbook page

scrapin classes

If you love scrapbooking, then come and join us on Friday evenings for a weekly template challenge, and learn new techniques, try out Stampin up products, and just have fun whilst building a fantastic record of your life or the life of someone or something you love … places limited to 6 per session.  Ad Hoc or one to one classes can be arranged or, if you prefer, on a regular basis in one of the other sessions available in our schedule. We are sure to offer a time that is right for you. £10 per session.

Never tried scrapbooking? or not sure what it is all about? then book a trial session today.


memory keeper & memory Maker 

scrapin classes

These classes are very close to our hearts. They are aimed at helping to create or keep memories through scrapbooking when life gets tough. The Memory Maker classes are aimed at individuals living with life limiting conditions to make memories, creating a lasting legacy for their family and friends, and for themselves when the going gets extra tough.

Memory Keeper scrapbookin classes are aimed at the bereaved, allowing individuals to keep the memories of their loved ones alive through scrapbooks. It is a therapeutic, if emotional way, of documenting the life of their loved one. Our quiet semi-rural surroundings allow you to work at your own pace, and if needed, take time out, in a supportive environment. These sessions are run on an ad hoc basis to try and fit in around treatments, appointments, lethargy, etc. We are happy to work with small family/friend groups (up to 6 people), or on a one to one basis. £10 per session. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please talk to us to see if we can subsidise your sessions.

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and on to 2014 ….

From January 2014, we are offering 5 x 4 hour cardcraft/scrapbooking sessions weekly. Additional sessions can be arranged on an ad hoc basis.
We can also run Kids Classes on:

  • ·         Card making
  • ·         Scrapbooking
  • ·         Gift boxes
We also enjoy supporting teenagers studying textiles options at secondary school





Take the plunge and Call us today 08432896848/07759587004


Sunday, 28 April 2013

New Cardcraft & Scrapbooking Workshops

Workshop Schedule
 
Here at the Warren HQ we are now offering 4 regular weekly workshops
£10 per session or £18 if you attend 2 sessions per week.
If you introduce a new crafter to our workshops and they attend at least one session, you will receive a free session from any of the 4 weekly classes.
 
The cost includes 2 demonstrations of a combination of products and tequniques that will inspire you to make beautiful scrapbooks, cards, gift boxes, tags etc & all the materials to replicate the demonstration items using our card& paper stash, embelishments etc. If you prefer to have a kit to do, then give us 5 working days notice and we will prepare the kits for you. Workshops are open to all, from novices to the more experienced crafter. The sessions are fun and you make new friends too! and all whilst learning new skills.
 
Tea/Coffee & homemade cakes, bakes or cookies included in the price
 
Whilst I will be demonstrating Stampin Up! products, there is no commitment or requirement to purchase. However, catalogues will be available to browse during the coffee break, or take away with you. If you decide to place an order, you can do so at at the end of class or phone me later in the week with. I place orders weekly on Mondays allowing me to offer free postage  where orders are combined.
You are welcome to place an order any time between my regular orders but there is a postage fee of £5.00 per order (or spread between others who place orders at the same time).
 
The Workshops run as follows:
 
Wednesdays
 
Scrapbooking 10:00 - 13:00hrs
 
Cardcraft 15:00 - 18:00hrs
 
 
Fridays
Cardcraft 10:00 - 13:00hrs
Scrapbooking 19:00 -22:00hrs


 
 

Our Memory Maker & Memory Keeper Scrapbooking sessions run on an ad hoc basis.

 

We also host Kids Scrapbooking, Box Decorating, and Card Making Parties

Suitable for Children of 7 years and over

 

To have a chat about our workshops or to book your place, you can contact us:

 
Phone: 07759587004 or 08432896848
 
 
Or pop along for a chat and a cuppa @ The Warren, Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, SS11 7QW 

Wednesday, 6 March 2013

The Joy of Crafting


If you cannot wait to order your catalogue(s) then double click

the catalogue photos below to view the flip books for the

2012/13 Annual Catalogue and the

2013 Spring/Summer catalogues

2012/13 Stampin Up! Catalogue   

 
   

Stampin Up 2013 Summer Catalogue

Place your order now!
Tel: 07759587004 or 08432896848


We have 10 places available on our next workshop on
Wednesday 17 April 2013 12:00 to 17:00.
£10 per person or free if you place an order of £30 and above.

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Book your place on our Memory Maker Scrapbook Workshop
10 places available for people living with cancer or other life limiting diseases
make memories for you and your family using scrapbooking
11am to 4pm at The Warren HQ
Refreshments provided
Wednesday 24 April 2013

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Book your place on our Memory Keeper Workshop
10 placed available for the bereaved to keep memories of their loved ones
 alive by developing scrapbooking skills
11am to 4pm at The Warren HQ
Refreshments provided
Wednesday 1st May 2013

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See our Events and Classes page for more information

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Scrapbooking Workshop for 29 March 2013 is now fully subscribed
 

Book your place or place your order today!!

email: kim.tolton@btopenworld 

Telephone: 07759587004

Mobile: 07759587004

These deliciousness delights have arrived  in my stampin up! parcel today

now to  get craftiing ... I feel a  scrapbook page coming on ...
  Tea for Two designer series Papers  (129311)


Tea Time Trinkets (129326)


Artisan Embellishments Kit (129328)


Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Honeycomb (129378)



I have spent a couple of days crafting with my 'Tea Shoppe' Stamp Set
and the 'From the Heart' Stamp Set.
The cards are made from the Regals Collection 12"x12" cardstock
& the co-oordinating Designer Series Paper Stack
The Rosettes are made using the new Designer Rossette Bigs XL Die
The cards were embellished with BasicPearl Jewels, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Linen Thread and New Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine
I used left over cardstock and backing papers
to make small thank
you cards.





Order your catalogue today



Get in touch NOW to book your party, workshop, class 
or simply send me your order today

If you choose to join Team Warren ...you will be in for a treat as if you join now you not will be earning a discount on your favourite stamps but you will also get an extra choose your own tarter kit of products and just pay £99
Call or email me if you are thinking about joining our Team!