petite curly label punch

  

Easter Treats

I hope your week has started off well…  today im sharing with you some super cute ‘yummy’ little Easter treats Ive made for my son to take for his class buddies…
take a look …


















These were super easy and quick to make … they had to be with 30 to make… i got the cellophane bags from eBay agessss ago they measure - 7cm x 17.5cm, they fitted my little bunny perfectly too



30 made – covering my dining table
The little Treat bags are tied with some pale pink and lime Green curling ribbon from my stash with a cute little tag i made.



the little bunnies are from Aldi and come in bags of about 15ish with a selection of gold, pink and blue bunnies…
heres a close up of the little tag i made…. I LOVE my Extra-Large Stampin Up Tag Punch, i use it sooooo much (if you dont have it you NEED this he!he!he!), Ive punched the tags from Crumb cake Card stock, and then stamped Happy Easter in Early Espresso, the Sentiment is from the Stampin up set Teeny Tiny Sentiments. then added the Yum on a dimensional pad…



The ‘Yum’ is stamped from the FREE Sale-a-Bration set ‘Pretty Petites’ then punched out the with the FREE Sale-a-Bration punch Petite curly label – either of these are FREE with a £45 order… and you need to be quick Sale-a-Bration ends this Friday 22nd March….

Heres a list of what i used:
Stamps – Teeny Tiny Sentiments and SAB Pretty Petites
Ink – Early Espresso and Lucky Limeade
Card Stock – Crumb cake and whisper white
Punch – Extra Large Tag and SAB punch Petite curly label
Curling Ribbon - in pink and Lime (from my Stash)

Interested in anything i have made or used today?? Would like to get your hands on a Stampin’ Up! Catalogue?? please dont hesitate to contact me i would love to help you, I pride myself on excellent and fast customer service, Orders can be delivered to any UK or European address for £4.95 for any size order using UPS secure signed for delivery service..

Sale-a-Bration is still on... but ends this Friday 22nd March, Sale-a-bration means you can choose a FREE product with a £45 order. (choose from a selection of 17 items) - call me on (+44) 01842 828643 or email on laura@mycreativeideas.co.uk

im always more than happy to help or give advice.... Order Stampin' Up! products 24/7 by emailing me on order@mycreativeideas.co.uk i will then call you for payment or you can send me a paypal payment or Cheque, Card payments can be taken over the phone taken for VISA, MasterCard and Visa Debit.

Thank you for visiting me today to keep upto date with my blog updates, add your email address to the 'Follow me' area or click on the follow me link.. Do come back again soon for more Easter ideas….

Happy craftin'
Laura xx

Pretty in pink Swallowtail

  Morning Crafters…  Happy Monday to you all, comes round to quickly doesnt it?? For those of you who havent joined me from Make My Mondays Blog you wont know my exciting news yet.. although i did mention last week i had some exciting news.. well im now a overexcited proud new member of the Make my Mondays Design Team… and here my first card for this weeks ‘Heat Embossing’ Challenge click here if you would like to play along



So heres my card… using the gorgeous Swallowtail Stampin Up stamp….  Ive stamped the butterfly using versamark ink, then heat embossed it with clear powder… Ive coloured my butterfly in with 3 stampin up inks.. Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Pretty in Pink with a sponge.. I then carefully cut the butterfly out and then mounted her on a Rich Razzleberry layer, which id spritzed with a ‘Smooch Spritz’ from stampin up – in Vanilla Shimmer (£4.50 each and available in 3 pearlised colours) isnt it yummy… My sentiment is from the Itty Bitty banners set, which has Framelit Dies to go with them making these cute little banners – I stamped 2 sentiments one in Melon Mambo and 1 in Rich Razzleberry – as i coudnt decide which one, then used both one on top of the other… The little paper flower is made from the 1 1/4” scallop circle punch and the 7/8th” scallop circle punch, i punch several in a mix of Melon Mambo and Pretty in Pink, 1 then scrunched and peeled each apart – giving them a faux suede feel, and put them altogther with a sparkly brad… My card was inspired by the gorgeous flowers my son bought me on friday for Mothers Day… bless him he said mummy i dont think i can hide these… Heres the cards he made me too which he gave me yesterday morning… Arnt they gorgeous… Hope all you yummy craftin mummys had a lovely day too… Heres what i used: Stamps – Swallowtail and Itty Bitty Banners, Card Stock – Crumb cake, Rich Razzleberry, Pretty in pink, Melon Mambo and Whisper white. Ink – Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Pretty in Pink, Versa mark Clear Embossing powder, Itty Bitty Banners Framelits, Vanilla shimmer Smooch Spritz, 1 1/4” scallop circle punch and 7/8th” scallop circle punch. Interested in anything i have made or used today?? please dont hesitate to contact me i would love to help you, I pride myself on excellent and fast customer service, Orders can be delivered to any UK or European address. Sale-a-Bration is still on... ends 22nd March, which means you can choose a FREE product with a £45 order. - call me on (+44) 01842 828643 or email on laura@mycreativeideas.co.uk im always more than happy to help or give advice.... Order Stampin' Up! products 24/7 by emailing me on order@mycreativeideas.co.uk i will then call you for payment or you can send me a paypal payment or Cheque, Card payments over the phone taken for VISA, MasterCard and Visa Debit. Thank you for visiting me today to keep upto date with my blog updates, add your email address to the 'Follow me' area or click on the follow me link.. Happy craftin' Laura xx

Kindness Matters

 

Just a quick post as its Mothers Day here in the uk, but i didnt want to miss playing along with Freshly Made sketches or the challenge over at the Colour Q and not only that i havent blogged since thursday tut tut me…. but im back :) in full swing … dont miss tomorrows post its exciting news …

so here my card…

using the Stampin Up stamp set Kindness Matters, a really great set, which here ive stamped each butterfly individually with my stampin up markers… the stamp set is great value at clear mount £8.95 or wood at £10.95 and includes 2 sentiments too

Challenge from Colour Q:

Challenge from Freshly made Sketches

Can you see my sentiment?? its actually inside the card.. but using my Modern label punch to punch the front out it reveals the sentiment from inside… tricky to photo…

  

arnt the colours yummy… ive used Calypso coral, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake and Whisper White all from stampin up..

And here the inside of my card… this is why i love making cards the insides are just as special as the outside…

What I used:

Stamps – Kindness Matters

Ink – Cherry Cobbler, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight. (markers and ink pads)

Cardstock - Cherry Cobbler, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Crumb cake and Whisper White.

Punches – Postage Stamp, 1-3/8th” Square, Modern label and Dotted Scallop ribbon border punch

self Adhesives rhinestones

Interested in anything i have made or used today?? please dont hesitate to contact me i would love to help you, I pride myself on excellent andfast customer service, Orders can be delivered to any UK or European address.

Sale-a-Bration is still on... ends 22nd March, Sale-a-bration means you can choose a FREE product with a £45 order.

- call me on (+44) 01842 828643 or email on laura@mycreativeideas.co.uk im always more than happy to help or give advice....

Order Stampin' Up! products 24/7 by emailing me on order@mycreativeideas.co.uk i will then call you for payment or you can send me a paypal payment or Cheque, Card payments over the phone taken for VISA, MasterCard and Visa Debit.

Thank you for visiting me today to keep upto date with my blog updates, add your email address to the 'Follow me' area or click on the follow me link..

Happy craftin' Laura xx

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Swallowtail 'Thanks'

Good Morning lovely crafters... Im feeling very chirpy today, I cant tell you all why just yet but all will be told very soon so watch this space.....

So i thought today i'd show you more of what ive been doing with the gorgeous 'Swallowtail' Stamp, Which is available from the spring and summer cattie. Available in eithe wood or clear mount too, £12.95 for clear or £15.95 for wood.

So heres my card... again using the Chalkboard technique, 

to create my chalkboard effect - i used versamark ink and white embossing powder, then inked edges and around my butterfly using white craft ink....

Todays card was inspired by the challenge over at CAS-UAL Fridays... to play along too click on the image below:

Take a closer look....

Ive used tags from the Stampin up set - Tiny Tags, the tags are punched using the coordinating tag punch also available from stampin up... isnt the button gorgeous... its from the Vintage Faceted Designer button collection, a stunning collection of 24 buttons for a great price of £4.50. and not forgetting the linen thread.. i love this stuff it finishes off so many projects perfectly... available from SU for £3.95 for a 13.70mtr roll... 

Heres what i used:

Stamps - Swallowtail and Tiny Tags

Cardstock - Whisper white, Basic Black and  Crumb cake,

White embossing power and Versamark ink, White craft ink

Linen thread, Vintage Faceted Button

Liked what Ive shown you today don't forget you can keep up to date with my posts by clicking on the follow me button, on the right hand side of my blog or my entering your email address in the follow by email link, again on the right side of my blog..

Interested in anything i have made or used today?? please dont hesitate to contact me i would love to help you, I pride myself on excellent and fast customer service, Orders can be delivered to any UK or European address, Sale-a-Bration is on for another 2 weeks, SALE-A-BRATION means you get to choose a product for FREE with every £45 order, 17 products to choose from - click on the link at the right hand side of my blog - to see what you can earn for FREEEEEE... Even the SU Starter kit is even better value during SAB.... £99 and choose £162.50 of products of YOUR choice.... no contract or ties, buy the starter kit today and do nothing more than create lots of yummy cards or start a successful business... YOU having nothing to loose.....

 - call me on (+44) 01842 828643 or email on laura@mycreativeideas.co.uk im always more than happy to help or give advice.... 

Thank you for visiting me today,

Happy craftin' Laura xx

Starfruit swallowtail

happy Monday crafters... Comes round way to,quick doesn't it :( ....

I had a play yesterday with a new stamp... It's from the Stampin up spring and summer catalogue... And it the single stamp swallowtail.... Take a look...

  

I had a play with the stamp, experimenting with different techniques, and then came across the challenge below... So then made another card with my new favourite stamp...

Have a closer look... 

I stamped the image with summer Starfruit, on to very vanilla card stock, 

I couldn't resist using a piece of the sycamore street DSP, its from a free pack of paper available with a £45 order during sale a Bration only, 

What I've used

Stamps - Swallowtail and teeny tiny wishes stamp set

Card stock - Sahara sand, very vanilla and summer Starfruit.

Sycamore street DSP.

Liked what Ive shown you today don't forget you can keep up to date with my posts by clicking on the follow me button, on the right hand side of my blog or my entering your email address in the follow by email link, again on the right side of my blog..

Interested in anything i have made or used today?? please dont hesitate to contact me i would love to help you, I pride myself on excellent and fast customer service, Orders can be delivered to any UK or European address  - call me on (+44) 01842 828643 or email on laura@mycreativeideas.co.uk 

Thank you for visiting me today,

Happy craftin' Laura xx

Bloomin' Happy Easter

Hi Crafters... 

Ive been having a play with my bird punch again... i started off making little chicks, then i started making flowers.... take a look

Todays card fits in rather well with two challenges one over at Less is More... link below and the other at Casology link below

http://casology.blogspot.co.uk/

http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/week-108-paper-piercing.html

Ive used 3 of the birds wings to make a tulip... and then the birds branch stem to make the stem for the tulip...

heres a closer look

Ive punched a 2 1/2" circle paper pierced the edges and added my flowers on to it, Ive tied the bunch of tulips with a piece of white bakers twine...

See the sentiment... Ive used the Happy Easter stamp from the Teeny Tiny Wishes set and the Bloomin' from the Sale-a-Bration set Bloomin' Marvelous - get it flowers bloom - bloomin Easter ... 

What ive used

Stamp sets - Bloomin' Marvelous, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink - Wisteria Wonder

Punches - 2 1/2" Circle, Bird punch

Card Stock - So Saffron, White and Wisteria Wonder

Whisper White Bakers Twine

Interested in anything i have made or used today?? please dont hesitate to contact me i would love to help you, I pride myself on excellent and fast customer service, Orders can be delivered to any UK or European address  - call me on (+44) 01842 828643 or email on laura@mycreativeideas.co.uk 

Mothers Day is fast approaching.... dont forget to tell you children they can buy you the perfect gift.. A Stampin' Up! voucher available in any of the following £5, £10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £40 or £50 amounts, they can call or email me with there order, payment can be made via cheque or paypal, and there gift voucher will then be sent to them 1st class recorded complete with envelope - ready to give to you :) 

Enjoy your monday... 

Thank you for coming by today, Laura xx

Layers of Blossoms

 

Hi Crafters and thank you for visting me today.....

Today i thought id show you a new stamp set ive been playing with.. its from the Annual Catalogue... Stippled Blossoms and i totally love it, i love that its so subtle... heres what ive been doing..

i must be honest the technique of layering was a technique shown to me at a class i went along too last year and had been meaning to redo it... so finally i have..

Ive used Pink Pirouette with Primrose petals as this is a 2 step stampin stamp set... the pink pirouette is very faint but goes lovely with the primrose petals... and Old olive..

I love my sentiment - from Occasions Alphabet, its the first time ive used it but doesnt it fit perfectly in the Ticket Duo punch :)

What ive used:

Primrose Petals, Pink Pirouette Ink and Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Primrose Petals stitched satin ribbon, Rhinestone basic jewels, Stippled Blossoms and Occasions Alphabet stamp set, Ticket Duo builder punch.

Interested in anything i have made or used today?? please dont hesitate to contact me i would love to help you - Fast delivery and excellent service is a promise... call me on 01842 828643 or email on laura@mycreativeideas.co.uk

P.S

Dont forget Valentines Day and Mothers Day is fast approaching - Hint Hint to your 'Love' / Son or Daughter that a Stampin' Up! Voucher would be such a lovely gift... hehehe... give him or her my details, I will then make a Gift card to go with your voucher, post it to them recorded delivery... all he or she has to do is sign the card and give it to you.... all you then have do to is be surprised :) and then email me with your order.... Vouchers available in £10, £15, £20 etc values.

Thank you for coming by today, Laura xx

A Perfect Vintage Verse

  

Hi crafters and thank you for coming bye today...

Heres the card i promised to show you from monday using the Delicate Doilies Sizzlits.... Its a card i made at a recent training day.. showcasing the Stamp sets you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-Bration ... The set used is Vintage Verses i just love this set.. actually the more i play with my free goodies the more i fall in love with them all... 

The Background with the doilie is made by making a Doilie out of Vellum (106584) then applying Tombo glue, but letting the tombo dry so the doilie is removable (you can then reuse and reuse the doile) lay the doile on the background card stock in this case its Early Espresso, the tombo will hold the doile in place while you spritz with Vanilla Smooch Spritz (118772) gently remove the doile and set to dry... and voila you have your background :) 

Heres a closer look:

I love Rich Razzleberry but im lovin' it even more teamed with the Early Espresso and Sahara Sand, and not forgetting a hint of First Edition DSP (121878) 

What i used to make this card: Sale-a-Bration 'Vintage Verses' Stamp set, Delicate Doiles Sizzlits, Bitty Butterfly Punch, 7/8th" scallop circle punch, Glimmer card stock, Rich Razzleberry ink, card stock and stiched grosgrain ribbon, Early espresso and Sahara Sand card stock, and Pearl basic Jewels (119247), Itty Bitty Punch. 

Interested in anything i have made or used today?? please dont hesitate to contact me i would love to help you, I pride myself on excellent and fast customer service - call me on 01842 828643 or email on laura@mycreativeideas.co.uk 

Sale-a-Bration is still going strong dont miss out on earning FREE goodies for every £45 order, and even more FREEBIES when you host a party... call or email me for all the details or questions.

Dont forget Valentines Day and Mothers Day is fast approaching - Hint Hint to your 'Love' / Son or Daughter that a Stampin' Up! Voucher would be such a lovely gift... hehehe... give him or her my details, I will then make a Gift card to go with your voucher, post it to them recorded delivery... all he or she has to do is sign the card and give it to you.... all you then have do to is be surprised :) and then email me with your order.... Vouchers available in £10, £15, £20 etc values.

Thank you for coming by today, Laura xx