Roll Up, Roll Up!!

Marker share waiting to start!

Would you like a Full set of re-fillable Stampin' Write markers with a storage caddy? in all the 48 exclusive Stampin' Up! colours?

Then why not spread the cost of this exclusive set by joining my marker share, It will run for 4 months and each month you will receive one full colour family set of markers at the end of the 4 months you will have a full set and the storage case!

cost of this share is £26.30 per month ( that includes your postage) you can click here for more info

This marker share will start as soon as it is full so if you are interested let me know you can email me at abi4380@gmail.com

Funky Flowers

Here's my entry for last weeks Funky Friday challenge which you can see here I just haven't had chance to post it as my son had to have his tonsils out this week, but he is feeling alot better now and hopefully for the future too.
so the challenge was to use Black white, grey and either burgundy or eggplant, I actually started this card when we were waiting for my son to come back from theatre( but it got a little squashed on the way home)

I used:

Stamp set: Simply Said

Punches: scallop oval, 5 petal flower and 1" circle

Card stock: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White,

Ribbon: Bravo Burgundy 5/8" gros grain.

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

Chocolate gift box

Here's a really cute little box i made recently for one of my friends birthdays which is coming up, she already has it so I won't be spoiling the surprise
I used:

Card stock: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa and Whisper White

Designer Paper: Love stories simply scrappin' kit

Accessories: Kraft Taffeta ribbon, pearl from pretties kit, scallop square punch.

Stamps: best yet level 1 hostess stamp set ( only available for another month but you can earn it free by placing a qualifying order or hosting a workshop! contact me for more info!)

You'll have to check back in a couple of weeks to find out what was in the box :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

Thinking of Christmas!

OK sorry I know it's not even the end of summer yet but I thought I'd show you all this Christmas cracker which I made.
I used Old olive card stock with real red ribbon, card stock and ink and whisper white card. I made the pattern my self after seeing an interesting wedding favour box and thought I'd have a go.

I'll be putting the pattern for it on my pattern blog ( just as soon as I figure out how to do it) So make sure you all check back for some free printable patterns!

Thanks for looking!

Abi

I got an award!

I have to say a big Thank you to Lesley for this award, I love checking out her blog!

The rules are:

*Link to the person who sent you the award

*State 7 things about your self that everyone doesn't knwo ( uh oh!)

*Nominate and link to 7 Kreativ Bloggers then leave them a comment to say they've got an award!

Ok 7 things about me........... dah de dum....

1. I've been married for 7 years this month :0

2. I'm a bit obsessed with Twilight ( if you haven't read it yet why not!!!!)

3. I love making jewelry

4. I like sewing ( when i get time)

5. I'm not a very good cook ( unless it is sponge cake)

6. I am a really messy crafter

7. I play piano ( but not very well)

Ok here's who i nominate:

1. Karen

2. Lucy

3. Emily

4. Anita

5. Marcea

6. Emma

7. Julie

I love these blogs!! :)

Have fun blog hopping!

TIME FOR ANOTHER MARKER SHARE!!

I have had a few enquiries about the marker share so it must be time for a new round!

A marker share is your chance to spread the cost of a FULL set of Stampin' write markers from Stampin' Up! and get the storage case too. Over 4 months

That's 48 markers, 12 colours in each of the four colour family colours! one colour family a month for 4 months.
The stampin' Write marker are refillable and co ordinate perfectly with all the Stampin' up colours in card stock, paper's, ribbons and ink pads.

The Marker share will only run when I have enough people to fill the share.

Cost of this share is £26.30 (that's including the postage.) per month.

So what are you waiting for email me today to find out more and join the share.

Abi

Seeing Spots

I love this card! this has to be one of my all time favourite stamp sets, Seeing Spots.

For this card I used:

Card stock: Sage Shadow, Whisper White, Always Artichoke,

Ink: Sage Shadow, Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss,

Accessories: 1/4" Whisper White Gros grain, 1 1/4" circle punch, Dimensional foam pads.

The Stampin' Up! last chance list ( retirement ) will soon be out!! only 2 weeks to go! so make sure you check back to see the list, as Items on it will only be available until the end of September, So don't miss out check back to see the list!!!

A bit of colour

Thought I'd share this with you this is a card I made recently for a workshop,
I used:

Stamp set: Level 2 hostess set Fall Flair and Sincere Salutations,

Card stock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White and Regal Rose,

Ink: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Rose Red, So Saffron

Ribbon: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Gold brads

Just a quick reminder the Stampin' Up! Ribbon offer only runs until the 31st August click here for more details The ribbon is absolutely gorgeous so don't miss out, email me today with your order!

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

No cards today sorry

I have been so busy this weekend with my lovely down line girls, having a fun stamping time at my house ( and helping them with their blogs) that I haven't had chance yet to do any crafting for my self :( ................................

But I will when the boys go to bed,

In the mean time check out some other great Stampin' blogs by hopping on over to my down line's blogs and the ilws blogger group ( link to the blogger group is at the bottom of the page for some reason blogger won't let me add anything to my side bar)

Happy blog hopping!

Abi

Purple Polka dot

Two posts in one day??? :) Here is my Funky Friday challenge for this week!! yay and on time too If you haven't checked out the challenges yet head on over and have a go. I'd Love to see what you create!
This weeks challenge was to use Elegant Eggplant, Lovely Lilac, Summer Sun and Whisper White.

I used:

Card stock: Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White and Lovely Lilac,

Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Lovely Lilac, Summer Sun markers,

Stamp Sets: Polka dot background, Simply Said,

Accessories: Scallop edge punch, Boho Blooms punch, Elegant Eggplant Ribbon, gold brad.

Thanks for checking out my blog!

Abi

Feeling Blue

Well not literally feeling blue, although the weather is about as grey as this card, good old British summer time! So this is my card for last weeks Funky Friday challenge, ( I'm running a bit behind posting my cards this week.)
I used One of the Stampin' Up! level 3 hostess sets which you can earn by hosting your own in home workshop ( or qualifying order) along with lots of other fab goodies.

The challenge was to use: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Basic Gray, and Whisper White.

Ink: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Basic Gray

Card stock: Basic gray, Whisper White,

Ribbon: Certainly Celery,

White gel pen,

Stamp set: Happiness Always

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

Blue Christmas

Sorry!! time for the C word again already, I thought it was time I started thinking about Christmas so that I would be ready in time this year,
I used:

Cad stock: Night of Navy, Whisper White,

Ink: Versa mark, Night of navy,

Accessories: Clear embossing powder, Gold elastic thread ( although I would have used silver if I could find it), Dazzlin' Diamonds

Stamp set: Wondrous Gift

Thanks for visiting!!

Abi

Rain

OK I know this is isn't stamping but, I found this really cool video on Val's blog and I just thought I'd share it with you all some of you may have already seen it :) my kids keep trying it out since they've seen this, at least I know how to keep them occupied for the next few weeks of the holiday :)

Cocoa

I thought it was about time I used this set again, I love these colours,
I used:

Card stock: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White,

Ink: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Cameo Coral,

Accessories: pretties kit, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Love Stories Simply Scrappin' kit, Scallop oval and the Oval punch.

Stamp Set: Pocket Silhouette

You can view a tutorial on how to create scallop edges here

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

Buttons

Ok so this is something I have been wanting to try for a while but actually finding the time to sit down and craft for my self has been a challenge with the school holidays :)
I have seen so many different cards using similar images and I wanted to have a go using all my Stampin' Up! stash here's what I used:

Card stock: Whisper white, So saffron,

Ribbon: Chocolate chip gros grain,

Ink: Chocolate chip, Close to cocoa markers,

Stamps: Tree from Forest friends stamp set, sentiment was from the pocket silhouette set.

Accessories: Button latte designer buttons from the mini catalogue.

I coloured the tree trunk with my marker and was careful not to colour any of the leaves on the tree.

I really love the way it turned out and the fresh colours ( I should have made 2 as I don't want to send it to any one now.)

Thanks for looking!

Abi

Something Simple

Oh yes and it's another thank you card!!!! lol

So keeping it simple today,

I used:

Whisper White card stock,

Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust and Chocolate Chip ink

and the Touch of nature stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi

Do You want some FREE Ribbon???

For the month of August Stampin' Up! are giving you the chance to get some free ribbon!

GIFT WITH PURCHASE PROMOTION

Our Gift to You

To show appreciation to all our customers and hostesses, we’re offering an exclusive ribbon bundle FREE with a qualifying purchase or workshop!
From 1-31 August, get a FREE bundle of ribbon when you

1. Spend £45 on any Stampin’ Up! products.

OR

2. Host a £300 workshop.

That’s it! Free ribbon with a minimal purchase or workshop!

Contact me for more information or to place your order!!

Abi

Pocket Silhouettes

Another thank you card, I don't care what some of you say ( yes you know who you are!!) about too many thank you cards lol I make and use a lot of them so I am glad most sets come with a thank you phrase! besides thank you is a very important thing to say! ( i do try not to show you thank you cards every time)

So for this thank you card I used:

Kraft, Rose Red and Very Vanilla card stock,

Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla Taffeta ribbon,

Mellow Moss, Rose Red and Chocolate Chip ink,

1 3/8" circle punch and the Stampin' Up! corner rounder.

I used the pocket silhouette stamp set

All supplies from Stampin' Up!

Thanks for looking!

Abi

A Floral Baroque Motif

Here's my card for this weeks funky friday challenge to join in pop on over to the challenge site by clicking on the link at the top of the page.
This weeks colours were Rose Red, Regal Rose OR pretty in pink, Whisper White and Old Olive,

I coloured my silk flowers with my classic stampin' pads in Rose Red and Pretty in Pink., I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to positions the back ground stamp ( you can see a video tutorial on how to use the stamp-a-ma-jig here)

I used some old pearls I had, so I even managed a bit of recycling on this card, I love the background so expect to see me do this a bit more often :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Abi