Halloween Night DSP ....

Just had time for a little crafting today, we were almost snowed in! but fortunately I was able to get out and join my crafting buddies. I wanted to use my Halloween papers from Stampin Up before the season had completely passed, so here's a layout using photo's from our Halloween party and also using the papers to scrap something completely different, a beautiful wall painted by various artists in Scarborough. I also thought they would be great for scrapping a male themed layout :)  

I had an idea about making Ghosts in a chain like the old "paper chains" we used to make when we were kids, anyway, I ended up cutting through the crucial part that would keep them "holding hands" but I decided I still liked their shape so I stuck them on, but I think they need embellishing a little. The second layout with the brick wall paper also needs a chunky Title.

Warmth & Cheer designer series papers ....

Made Christmas cards today with some friends, and although I haven't had time to photograph them all (I will add more later) here's my effort at Amanda Bates "card with more front" which she taught me a couple of years ago, I'm sure you can find more on Amanda's blog at the Craft Spa. I've used the current paper stack from the seasonal catalogue ....

Ways with Washi courtesy of Pinterest on the left, simple die cuts on the right.

easy middle boarder plus die cut Snowflakes

Stitched Shaped Framelit Dies ....

An exciting new product from Stampin Up being given an early release pre next years catalogue, get your hands on yours between 1st - 30th November :)

as an added bonus Stampin Up have put a 25% discount on a number of stamp sets in the current seasonal catalogue, which will coordinate beautifully with these dies ....

                                     the 2 samples above were made at Julie's team training

Little Break ....

apologies for non crafting posts recently. I have just had a sneaky late week in the sun, taking my mum and dad away with us too and I'm back and with a card class to prepare for next weekend. I hate to be last minute and yes a whole week is last minute to me, so wish me luck and inspiration. :) but first I have to get through our annual Halloween party tomorrow night !

Detailed Santa ....

Love this die and it makes a great shaker card, here's one we made at my card class a few weeks ago and a couple of other easy makes with my favourite dies from last year, Sleigh Ride .....

New product here, the copper foil card

Merriest Wishes ....

Just had chance to play with these new stamps and lovely coordinating dies "Merry Tags Framelit Dies" (141835) but I still have ideas in my head especially for the dies so watch this space. Had a fun class last weekend, here are a couple of cards .....

Buy 3 get another one free .... DSP

October promotion .... 4 packs of paper for the price of 3! Yes so its £30.00 for 4 packs instead of £40.00!

 There are some FAB designs amongst the ones available in the promotion including the new Candy Cane Lane from the Autumn/Winter catalogue. If you have  thing for papers then this offer is for you!