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Friday, 5 June 2015

Our Faithful furry companions


Don't be too quick to pass this blog post by as after the sad bit, I get to the Crafting Bit!!

I promise!!

Today I have cried myself into a serious headache

My beautiful West Highland White Terrier has been diagnosed with a very rare cancer, and his prognosis without treatment is just 3 months.
I brought him into this world, as his shoulders were stuck, and I had to give him mouth to mouth resuscitation. I knew then that he was the Pup we would keep from the litter
He has a cheeky personality. a bum that waggles vigorously when he is excited, and has oodles of personality. He has been my faithful companion and protector through some tough times, and the love we have for each other is unconditional. 
We are going to ensure that the remainder of his life is full of fun, treats and cuddles


So enough said! But do you notice what is on the floor outside my workshop?

Yes, it is a Stampin Up Box lol.
No doubt Hamish has already cocked his leg up it to leave his mark he he

Anyway, moving on, today I have another of the make an takes from my Open House event on C Day (i.e. catalogue launch day)

And the Stamp Set is Butterfly Basics and I used it with the Butterfly Thinlets Die
You can purchase the two items together as a Bundle, saving you 15% on the retail price when purchased separately.


For the Open Day I used the Stampin Up! Note Card with Envelopes to make it easier for me, and for the attendees as not all had crafting experience.

I used the new 2015-2017 In Colour Classic Ink Pads for the stamped images

The Triple Banner Punch was used to create banner ends on the sentiment label

Click on the Product Icons below to view then in more detail, or to place an order

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




And gold Foil for the medium sizes Butterfly Thinlit Die Cut. 
A little tip is to place a tumble dryer sheet underneath the cardstock, and a piece of wax paper on top of the Thinlet (cutting plate facing down)
The sandwich between your Big Shot Cutting Plates as normal and run through your big Shot
This will give you a cleaner die cut, but also the tiny bits that take forever to remove from intricate die cuts like these, just stick to the dryer sheet.
Easy Peasy!
Attach the Die cut to the card front using a glue dot.
For the Resin Blossom Accent, I find Chrystal Effects to be the best adhesive for the job.


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Thursday, 4 June 2015

Kinda Eclectic in shades of Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush & Delightful Dijon

Today's card is one of the Make and Take's from yesterday's Open House Event
It was lovely to see my local customers
and new customers too!
I thoroughly enjoyed a day of crafting with like minded people


 I have also been in contact with most of my online customers (friends) who live further afield and were unable to attend the event in person 

Now I know that this stamp set is a roll over from the last Catalogue, but it is worthy of  bringing it to your attention.
It is a great collection of background building stamps and awesome sentiments
Change the colour collection, and you get a different mood for the card

And here are the products used today
Just click on the product icons to view them in more detail and/or order them

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



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Wednesday, 3 June 2015

2015-16 Stampin Up! Annual Catalogue goes live today! Yeh!

Yes, the much awaited Stampin Up! Catalogue launches today.
& Here at The Warren we have a launch party with 
FREE
Make & Takes
View some of the new Stamp Sets and the Favorite returning Stamp Sets
Samples
Colour Swatch cards
Soft Drinks, Cakes, Cookies & Nibbles
And plenty of Crafting Chat

Plus Entry into my Free Prize Draw 
for all of today's attendees & my online customers

Click the catalogue image below to view the catalogue online


What do you think of the catalogue cover?? Fab isn't it?
And do you see that tin of cards with the mint macaron stripes?
hmmmm .... that was top of my MUST HAVE list lol.
It has been so popular since the catalogue went live in the early hours of this-morning, that the item is already on back order, but you can still order it, and Stampin Up will forward it on to you once it is back in stock



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

I have placed my order already for the absolute Must Haves that I just cannot possibly live without
And it includes some of the new Background Stamps, dies, and punches
There are new specialist cardstock, including glassine sheets, & Corrugated Kraft cardstock

And Drum Roll Please!!!!

YES ,,,,

Christmas is back in the Catalogue!!!!

And here is the display for anyone wanting to come and play, eat, drink and chat
As well as use Stamps, Paper & Ink


Below is one of the freebies being handed out today using the fabulous
You've Got This Stamp Set


You can purchase this stunning stamp set by clicking on the product icon below

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


And here are the colour Swatch Cards for all that attend,

Along with the Cupcake card below from the Ronald MacDonald House Charity Stamp Set

Sprinkles of Life

Stampin Up! Support this charity by donating £2.25 with every Stamp Set Sold, and for the UK Customers, this means that the money raised is used to help Families in the UK to stay together whilst children are receiving medical treatment.

I am asking all my customers to consider supporting this charity by purchasing this two step Stamp Set, (containing 22 photopolymer stamps) 

by clicking on the product icon below.

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

The stamp set also coordinated with the new Tree Builder Punch to make this a versatile stamp for 

your craft collection

And for my online Customers living further afield, and unable to attend my Open House in  person today, you have nothing to fear
as your complimentary catalogues and the 3 freebies I have revealed above, will be included in the catalogue pack that is winging it's way to you by first class post as we speak
If you haven't received it by tomorrow, please contact me 

 Email: kim@stampinupatthewarren

Telephone/Text: 07759587004

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Monday, 1 June 2015

Another Thankyou to Butterfly Basics

I am SO sorry this is so late in the day 
But a card a day is my promise, and I do all I can to maintain that for you all

This is another CASED card from the new catalogue (less than 2 days to go and I cannot wait 
I have itchy palms with the waiting
So I have used Crumb Cake Cardstock to make the card base, and a little Typesett Designer Series Paper (DSP)
The main sentiment is from the 
Another Thank You stamp set. stamped with Black Stazon onto Very Vanilla Cardstock.
Then a stamped off image of that delightful flower stamp in Butterfly Stamp Set.
The card was decorated simply with a Blossom Accent and a few basic pearls.
The perfect quick make for a thank you card for someone you care about


And here are today's products
Just click on the product icon to view it in more detail or order online

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



now, I hope you are not getting bored with me banging on about the forthcoming Catalogue, but I think this is the best since I joined Stampin Up!The catalogue with well organised and easy to navigate.

Punches and Die's have information on coordinating stamp sets and vice versa.
There are stacks of Creative Ideas too

I do not charge for catalogues 
So if you live in the UK and would like a new catalogue, please email me: kim@stampinupatthewarren.com or use the contact form on the side bar of this blog, and please remember to include your name, address and telephone number, and I will post a catalogue out to you.

To view a few of the new products in the catalogue, or to bag yourself a bargain from the remaining products on the Stampin Up! Retiring List
Just click on the banners above and below