Joining Stampin' Up!

Wouldn’t you love to have the chance to buy Stampin’ Up! products at a 20% discount?

• Pay just £99 and choose £130 worth of product – that’s £31 of FREE stuff! 

• You DON’T have to actively demonstrate (i.e. run classes, workshops, etc.) to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. You can be a hobby demonstrator, i.e. you could buy products for yourself, your neighbours, friends, and anybody else who might be interested, but it is YOU who gets the commission or discount!

• You will earn a 30% discount on your first order AFTER you purchase the Starter Kit!

• You will save 20% on all orders after that as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. 

• From your own personal sales, you can earn up to an extra 15% commission based on your total monthly sales/purchases.

•  There is no obligation after you buy the starter kit.  It’s totally risk-free. 

• If you sell (or buy) £270 in catalogue products during the three months after you join, you get to stay in for another three months.  How fun is that?  If you decide you don’t want to stay in, then you simply drop.  It’s really that easy!

• When you join SU, you are already within a calendar quarter (three months), so Stampin’ Up! allows you that first part quarter as a ‘grace’ period – a sort of ‘settling in’ period for you to find your feet. So therefore, your first quarterly minimums don’t need to be met until the one after (so initially, you have potentially 6 months to make your minimum £270 quota to stay ‘active’).

• Two orthree times a year, prior to the launch of a new Stampin'Up! catalogue, as a demonstrator, you will be able to choose NEW items that are only on pre-order to demonstrators and not available to customers! 

• You can sign up online, and once you have chosen the goodies you want in your kit, it only takes 10 minutes to sign up! More information can be found HERE.

Contact me, and I’ll guide you through the process.

Thanks. xx

Autumn-Winter Catalogue 2017

Hello, All!

Can you believe it’s November already!

Although no one wants to think about Christmas being around the corner, it’s nice to be planned and ready. So get those Christmas cards ready early this year!

To help you do just that, I have something to share with you: the new Autumn/Winter Catalogue from Stampin’ Up!......it is gorgeous!!!

                                                                                                                    There are so many lovely things to choose from.

Click on the link below to view it:

http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/2017%20Holiday%20Catalog/Holiday%20Catalogs/20170614_Holiday17_en-UK.pdf

if there’s anything you’d like from this new catalogue, or from the equally lovely annual catalogue, please let me know. 

And don’t forget, there are still lots of bargains to be had in the Clearance Rack, too!

Thanks for all your support in ordering so far. I appreciate it!

Brand New Annual Catalogue 2016-17 and other Offers and Promotions!

Hello, All!

As promised, today sees the launch of the brand new annual catalogue 2016-17 from Stampin’ Up, and here it is!

Click on the picture to view it.

But wait, there’s more news!

If you join Stampin’ Up during the month of June, you will get two FREE stamp sets in your Starter Kit. That’s an added value of up to £92, depending on which stamps you choose (new stamps from the new catalogue are included, too!)

Please click on this flyer (to your right) to read about all the benefits of being an independent Stampin’Up demonstrator. You don’t have to run classes like me – you can just be a hobby demonstrator, and get quality products for all your crafting needs at a 20-25% discount, as well as earn 20-38% commissions!

Plus, anyone hosting an event with me in June can also get Extra Stampin’ Rewards, which can be used towards the Starter Kit, if you so wish.

For each event a hostess has with £250 or more in sales, that hostess will receive £25 in Extra Stampin’ Rewards, i.e. that’s £25 extra on top of the current 10-12% discount!!!

Have fun looking through the pages of the new catalogue, as well as taking the time to process all the offers and promotions mentioned. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m always happy to facilitate your ordering.

Thank you for all your support so far.

Best regards,

Magda x

Perfect Pennants and Banners Framelits Dies (Part 2)

As promised, here is part 2 of my post on Perfect Pennants and Banners Framelits Dies. 

If you missed Part 1, click HERE to view it.

Today's card is a clean and simple one (it's OK to make those once in a while, isn't it?)

I decided to go with the star stamp, and the two border-type stamps from the Perfect Pennants set. I stamped these in Coastal Cabana, and Melon Mambo ink pads. These two colours are bright and cheerful, and go so well together, don't you think?

The other two stars were die-cut using the star die from the Circle Card Thinlits Die.

All these stars required a wish - wishing upon a star, and all that? Hence the "Make a Wish" saying stamperd on the banner, which I die cut using the Banners Framelits Dies - no fussy cutting here!

I embossed both the coloured banner and the smaller stars with Stylish Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, which is on offer this week!

The Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine (tied into a bow) added a bit more texture and movement, and I was happy with the end result. 

What do you think?

If you'd like to recreate this card, or make your own using the supplies I mentioned, feel free to contact me, and I'd be more than happy to assist you with your order.

Thanks for reading.

Until next time... happy crafting! x

Perfect Pennants and Banners Framelits (Part 1)

I had a play yesterday with the Perfect Pennants stamp set and matching Banners Framelits Die, and here are the cards I made. 

I really like the sayings in this set:

Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful (how true is that!)

Sending Good Thoughts Your Way (great for those 'Get Well' cards)

and... Make a Wish (why not?)

There are other sayings in the set, as well as a star, a heart, and some border stamps (10 stamps in all). Great for creating that 'just because' project or card for a friend or loved one! 

Die-cutting the banners was a breeze! The Big Shot did the work,  not me with my scissors! You can make banners or pennants in seconds with these framelits without tediously cutting them by hand. These dies have an open design, so you can put them where you want on a stamped image or photo for perfect placement. You get 6 dies in the pack, and the largest is 2-3/4" by 4-7/8".

And did you notice the Lovely Lace textured impressions embossing folder in the background? As the name suggests, it is LOVELY!

I plan on making more cards tomorrow using the other stamps from the Perfect Pennants set, so until then, happy crafting! 

Products used: Perfect Pennants stamp set, Banners Framelits Die, Silver Glimmer Paper, Dazzling Details Glitter Glue , Bitty Butterfly Punch, Circle Card Thinlits Die, Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Rich Razzleberry Grossgrain Stitched Ribbon (retired), Scallop Trim Border Punch (retired), cardstock (from my stash).

Nature's Peace from Stampin'Up!

Recently my upline, Fanny Stafford of Stamping Every Day, lent me a lovely stamp set called Nature's Peace.

I made these three cards with it:

one in blue, embossed in Blue Glass embossing powder (from my stash),

one in purple, embossed in Cranberry,

and one in red and green, embossed in Silver.

Of course, no Christmas project is complete without some bling, and the beautiful Silver Glimmer Paper  finished off each card. This is such a good quality, cover-weight paper, that its glitter won't brush off.

The stars were die-cut using the Circle Card Thinlits Die (which is great not just for creating cards that flip in just one step, but also contains among other shapes, this cute little star).

While using this stamp set, I was reminded that in the hustle and bustle of the coming Christmas season, we sometimes forget that the holidays are supposed to be peaceful.

Let there be peace on earth, this season and always!
xx

New Project - Card in a Box!

Hello!


Yesterday I had great fun creating this project called 'Card in a Box' for one of the lovely ladies who faithfully attends my monthly classes at Formby Library.

It's got a Holy Communion theme (as you can see from the back of the card), but you can make them for just about any celebration or special occasion.



Another name for this card is a 'Pop-up Card', or 'Explosion Card'!





I had seen these beauties all over the internet, and thought I'd give them a go myself - they're not as hard as they look! My version is a bit smaller than the ones you might see on Pinterest
or YouTube, but I like it, as it can easily fit into a 6"x4" small envelope.

It also folds flat, so quite inexpensive to post.

I used two Stampin'Up! bundles for this card: Petite Petals and Flower Shop. The leaves were punched out with the Bird Builder Punch. Butterflies are from the Papillon Potpourri stamp set, and matching punches (Bitty Butterfly and Elegant Butterfly).

The cardstock and designer papers are from my stash.

The colours chosen are Bermuda Bay, Tempting Turquoise, Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Old Olive, and Pink Passion (retired).

So what do you think?

If you fancy making your own 'card in a box', I'm happy to send you instructions on how to go about it.

So go on, let you imagination take flight, and see what you can come up with today! I'd love to see YOUR creations!

xx

P.S. Here's another 'card in a box', which my home class are making this Tuesday! :-)

My very first Christmas School Fair!

This afternoon, I attended my very first Christmas fair at Hunts Cross Primary.


With a Stampin'Up! demonstrator's apron on, and a Stampin'Up! table banner, I really looked the part! Thanks, Lynn, for lending me these "luxury" items, and making me feel like a "proper demonstrator"!




I had prepared long and hard for this event, and here are some of the items we were selling:




Bookmarks made using the owl builder punch (these brought smiles to many kids' faces!)

Christmas gift tags (made using the Christmas Collectibles Bundle)

Gift Card or Gift Voucher Holders (made using the Elegant Bouquet embossing folder)
















Snowflake Tree Decorations (made using the Festive Flurry Bundle)

Dress-shaped Gift Bags filled with sweets (made using the Dress Up Framelits)











Handbag-shaped Gift Bags filled with sweets (made using the Petite Purse die)

Lindt-chocolate bars wrapped up in Christmas designer papers and decorated with the Gift Bow die











And on the table next to me, I spotted some craft boxes from the annual Stampin'Up! catalogue, filled with beautiful gingerbread men made out of felt, by my talented friend, Jacqui, (www.prettyinpinkcrafts.co.uk)
who kindly organized the fair - aren't they cute?

The fair was not as busy as I thought, but I very much enjoyed the challenge of preparing for it!

And, as my two boys would say, we can always eat the sweeties and chocolates inside the gift bags which didn't sell! I think we've earned them! :-)

A very happy Christmas to you all!

xxx

Birthday Card Voucher Holder, and...Cake!

I  made this voucher holder for the lovely Jackie, my friend, neighbour, and loyal customer (in that order!)

It was Jackie's birthday this week, and her just as lovely daughter, Kate, and her sister, knowing how much their mum LOVES Stampin'Up! products, made sure she gets a nice surprise on the day.

And this is what the card held inside! Needless to say, Jackie was made up with the gift. What a treat! I am sure she'll have even more fun now choosing something from the catalogues!


And, to top it all off, right in time for our afternoon tea, Kate brought us some chocolate cake which Jackie lovingly made - I knew she wasn't good at just making cards only!

It was DELICIOUS- I want the recipe, Jackie!

In moments like this, I just LOVE being a Stampin'Up! demonstrator!

Happy Birthday, Jackie, and the very best of wishes!

Have you told your loved ones lately how much you appreciate them? Do it today!

xx

Materials used:
Stamp Set: Petite Pairs
Inks: Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Ink Pad
Cardstock: Whisper White, Summer Smooches Designer Series Papers (retired)
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Stitched Ribbon, White Creped Filter Paper, Vintage Brads
 

With Heartfelt Sympathy - Close As A Memory!

Hello!

I was playing around with the Summer Silhouettes stamp set the other day, and ended up making this sympathy card.

Elegant butterflies go well with this set, and I placed white vellum butterflies on top of the punched-out Wisteria Wonder card ones, as well as thin silver strips of Glimmer Paper to make them stand out and look even prettier.

The silver ribbon was from my own stash of ribbon.

The card edge was effortlessly created using the Adorning Accents Edgelits and matching Adorning Accents Embossing Folder on the Big Shot.

The sentiment is from the now retired Close As A Memory stamp set.

Indeed, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal!

So true and comforting!






All materials from Stampin'Up! unless otherwise stated:
Stamps: Summer Silhouettes, Close As A Memory
Inks: Old Olive, Apricot Appeal, Early Espresso
Cardstock: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Glimmer Paper (Silver), White Vellum,
 Accessories: 3-D Dimensionals, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Adorning Accents Embossing Foder

Patterned Occassions - Sale-a-bration 2013 - 'Get Well' Card

I really like the Patterned Occassions set you can have for FREE during the Sale-a-bration period with every £45 order from either of the catalogues.

So here's a card I made using this set - "recover rapidly" it says. Lots of colorful images of plasters scattered around the card, some beautiful designer paper (Summer Smooches), 1/4" stitched grosgrain ribbon (Pacific Point colour), and the sentiment inked with a couple of Stampin'Write markers (Brights Collection) - couldn't be easier!

It should cheer up anyone who's feeling poorly today - speedy recovery to you!

And don't forget! Not long to go 'till Sale-a-bration season comes to an end - 22nd March is the date. So go on, and stock up on those freebies! You know you want them!

See you again soon!
x

All materials from Stampin'Up! unless otherwise stated:
Stamps: Patterned Occassions (free during Sale-a-bration 2013)
Inks: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Apricot Appeal
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper
Accessories:Pacific Point 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, 3-D Dimensionals

Time to DRESS UP! - Ladies' Card

Hi, everyone!

Having made a waistcoat card last week for our imaginary dapper gentleman, I thought it was time to make one for our imaginary elegant lady - one who loves to dress up! And what better set to use for this occassion than DRESS UP (p.67 in the Annual Catalogue) - 8 stamps, perfect for ladies or young girls/teenagers' cards - lipstick, nailvarnish, handbag, necklace... the lot!

I had fun making these cards, though some of you might find my usage of the 'red' colour quite BOLD. But hey, this is a lady who's confident, energetic, full of life and vitality! And she's imaginary, remember, so I am forgiven... :-)

Let me know what you think, anyway...

Thanks for visiting, and drop by again soon! xxx

Products used: All Stampin'Up! otherwise stated:

Stamps: Dress up (clear mount), Petite Pairs (clear mount)

Inks: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise

Cardstock: Whisper White, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Big Shot Machine, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Adorning Accents Folder, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Brights Designer Buttons.

The small flower punch was from Woodware Craft Collection.

Waistcoat Card - Dapper Dad

Hello, and welcome to this blog hop, which is all about the BRAND NEW Spring/Summer Catalogue 2013 and the lovely products featured in it!

A very special welcome to those readers who have just joined me from Emily's BLOG! Thanks for visiting.

Today I'd like to share with you a card I made this week using the BRAND NEW Dapper Dad Stamp Set from the afore-mentioned catalogue (p.14). 

As the word "dapper" suggests, this card would suit a smartly-dressed, well-turned out gentleman, and I trust you already have a few of these in amongst your own circle of friends and family who would appreciate receiving such a card! :-) 

If you're anything like me, wondering what materials to use for men's cards, which (let's face it) can be tricky to make at times, then this set is for you! There are three stamps that go with it - a bow tie, a shoe, and a watch. There's so much you can do with these three images, from Father's Day cards to retirement cards, etc.

Here' s a simple, step-by-step, "all-you-need-to-know" guide about how to make today's card:

1. Cut out the waistcoat shape (according to the measurements shown in the picture) from Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Papers. (My card, by the way, measured 14.5cmx10cm or roughly 6"x4").

2. Trim away the diagonal portions at the top of the card, to give it the impression of "shoulders". Cut a 3cm slit in the centre of the top of the card and fold back two triangles to form the collar.

3. Cut and stick down two small strips of scrap Early Espresso cardstock to form the pockets on the waistcoat. 

4. Ink up the bow tie stamp in Early Espresso Ink (though you can use any other colour you like, making sure the paper you use for the "pockets" match the colour of the bow tie, otherwise our imaginary gentleman won't be as "dapper" as we first thought he was!)

5. Stick the bow tie down, just under the collar, and add three Neutrals Designer Buttons down the centre of the waistcoat to finish.

So, there you have it. Our gentleman is now ready to go out and face the world!

Thanks for 'hopping' by! I hope to see you again very soon.

Click here to visit the next person on the blog hop (hello, Erika!), and if you want to be inspired by some more Spring/Summer Catalogue creations, why don't you go ahead and 'hop' back to the Beginning of this BLOG HOP and carry on till you've visited all 14 posts. Enjoy! :-)

Products used: All Stampin'Up! unless otherwise stated

Stamps: Dapper Dad Set (Clear Mount) - Spring/Summer Catalogue

Inks: Early Espresso

Card stock: Whisper White, Early Espresso, Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Neutrals Designer Buttons (Early Espresso)

Create your own 'mask' card with Smooch Spritz!

I made this card at our training day a couple of weeks ago. It was a project designed by the lovely Monica Gale, independent Stampin'Up! demonstrator, and a very effective project it was, too!
First, you make a mask using vellum card stock and some framelits. The one we used here was the Delicate Doilies Sizzlits L - very pretty! Position this on to some dark-coloured card with a very thin layer of glue, and spray with Smooch Spritz Vanilla Shimmer. Gently peel off the mask, and you should have a delicate doily smiling back at you!
Next, add all the layers together (Chocolate Chip cardstock, Rich Razzleberry cardstock, and First Specialty Designer Series Paper), and rip across in one go, then glue them to the card base. Make a little dimensional embellishment using the 7/8" Scallop Circle punch and a strip of Glimmer Paper, and top with a butterfly (using the Bitty Butterfly punch). Stamp the sentiment (from the Vintage Verses stamp set, free during Sale-a-bration 2013), in Rich Razzleberry ink, adhere in place using 3-D Dimensionals, and embellish further with some tiny punched flowers using the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.
Let me know what you think. Stop by again soon for some more training day projects. Thanks for visiting!

Other materials used: Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestone Gems.

Sale-a-bration 2013! Patterned Occasions

Hello again!
This card showcases the new Patterned Ocassions stamp set which can be yours for FREE, courtesy of Sale-a-bration 2013, when you spend £45 from the annual catalogue or the new Spring/Summer catalogue that's out on 1st February.
For more details of this offer and other Sale-a-bration-related news, please click here . For a list of the freebies you could be earning between now and 22nd March, click here Do contact me either by phone or email, and I'd be more than happy to assist you in putting in an order, and benefiting from this excellent promotion.
Back to the card: First, I embossed it, using the beautiful Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder on the Big Shot, then I stamped the elephant image directly onto the card in Pink Passion ink (now retired, though the current Melon Mambo ink pad would do just as well). I randomly stamped a couple of small butterflies from the Papillion Potpourri stamp set in Tempting Turqouise ink, and added a much bigger, stamped and punched out butterfly from the same set, using the Elegant Butterfly punch, and positioning it on top of the card, with some 3-D Stampin' Dimensionals, as if resting on one of the design's branches. I decorated both the butterflies and the elephant image with some Rhinestone Basic Jewels, and added some tiny, blue and pink circles (punched out of paper) to the inside of the flowers, for some extra colour. What do you think?

This other card is made using the same stamp set as the one above (Patterned Occasions), but the image is different, a cupcake instead of an elephant, and a 'Happy Birthday' greeting, instead of a 'Thank You' one. As you can see, the creations you can come up with using this multi-purpose set are endless.
In the next few days, I hope to show you some more projects I've made using some other, lovely Sale-a-bration products. Thanks for stopping by, and visit me again soon!