Easter Table Candle Wreath Centrepiece...

 

So this year I had a request for an Easter table centrepiece project instead of the usual small treat packages we make...

And here is the result... a spring themed decorated wreath for a candle ... perfect in the middle of my table... I love the finished result... though TBH... a lot of sighs and swearing were heard along the way... with a lot of searching for old retired items that I know would do certain jobs!

So I knew I wanted to make the "daffodils" from Kusudama flowers  - which I used previously for a home decor project back in 2018... and I think they worked great... using various ( and any!) yellow past colour collection papers I could find (cut down to 3"squares) Finished off with retired Classy Designer buttons...

I was going to make paper cherry blossom flowers too... but then I remembered the gorgeous flowers in the long retired Indescribable Gift stamp set... and it seemed rude not to use them! Even though it took me a LONG time to find my stamps!! Coloured with Light Bubble Bath Stampin Blends and using the Color Lifter to spread it out for uber-paleness! See here for how I added dimension to the flowers...

I also have had the speckled white eggs for years... they were great as they have a little hole in the bottom that just popped onto the greenery with no further adhesive required. Likewise with the pale coloured foam eggs (cheap foam ones care of Home Bargains, B&M or Poundland or somewhere) also just popped on...

I also added a little nest bought from Yorkshire Trading this year... - plus 3 speckled eggs - but which I seemed to forget to photo...

Then some current products got some action!! 

Painted Lavender single lavender sprays inked up in Highland Heather "thumped" with a Gorgeous Grape marker pen 

And a couple of Paper Butterfly Accents butterflies to finish things off (with lots of Basics Jewel Rhinestones bling!)

Happy Easter .. and news of Discounted Products coming soon

First of all …  A Very Happy Easter to You and Yours – from Me and Mine!

And as I always like to share a bit of creativity…. I hope that this year’s class creation of a Table Candle Wreath Centrepiece pleases your eye!! Certainly wish I had made one of these ages ago as it looks so lovely on my table… More details HERE tomorrow….

Back to Stampin’ Up! news… as it is that time of year that…

1. The Last Chance Lists are published… for both the 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue… and the Jan-April 2024 (aka Spring Summer) Catalogue.
   
   Just click on the highlighted links above and/or email me  (or use the Contact Me box down the RHS of this blog) to request my UK sifted version of both of these Excel spread-sheets...
   
   
   
   
   
   Spot the amazing discounts in the Last Chance Sale! Up to as much as 60%...Lots retiring this year… lots discounted…

Starting from 9^th April. Ending 30^th April

Items only available while stocks last… so don’t delay to order your favourites at these amazing prices… 

Or…a little tip... see something you really must have… then order today and beat the out of stock in the Sale come 9^th April!

For my locals… I will be placing an order 9/10^th April  - however I do expect that many retiring products will already be out of stock by then… so please order yourself to avoid disappointment… Remember that the price reductions soon cover those postage costs… 

2. The new 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue will soon be on its way to me… Orders live from 1^st May 2024 ( Demonstrator pre-orders from 11pm 1^st April if you wanted to sign up!)
   

Be sure to email or message me to request your copy straightaway so I can order enough copies come 9/10 April…

Lots of new products and a new format. But much more on that another day! 

3. Current Host Code 6NGNSJHA.
   Click HERE to go straight to my Online Store…
   Be sure to add this to your on-line order for that extra gift from me

 

 

 

New On Line Exclusives...

Starting today, 5 March, you can begin shopping for the new products that have just been added to the Online Exclusives section . The best way to see all that is available is to view the online store HERE.  

Remember to select ENGLISH under Language to filter... 

And here are a few images of 4 of the new products that we reckon will be the most popular ... just click on the image to go straight there...

A Latte Love suite... for all you coffee and friends lovers...

Encircled in Nature bundle... for all you nature lovers...

Flowering Zinnias suite... for all you bright and cheerful flower lovers...

And a lovely collection of 3 Glimmer papers... for all you glitter lovers...

Note: there is no fixed end date for Online Exclusives products... Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. 

Last 24 hours to get Sale A Bration freebies... and Flight & Airy fun fold cards....

Quick post to share a few pretty creations using one of the free Sale A Bration promotional papers, Flight & Airy... which can be yours for free with a £45+ qualifying order... but only till 11pm tomorrow, Thursday, 29 Feb...

Click HERE to go straight to my Online Store

Have to admit that I love these papers - they make me feel quite ... well, uplifted! 

Check out all the details on the Sale A Bration promotion - and all the other free product options by clicking HERE... or scrolling back a few posts on the blog... Remember it is the last day of the promotion tomorrow...

So we have 2 Column Fold cards and a Splayed Teepee Fold Card... off to take another photo of the Teepee Fold Card... back soon!

Happy Valentine's Day...

A Teepee Fold card ( aka 3D Triangle Fold) format and a few variants of heart chocolate shadow-boxes to share this year...

Used Enjoy The Rhythm stamps, retired Everyday Chic papers and a few retired stamps and dies - such as Sweet & Sassy, Playful Alphabet and Word Wishes...

Card open and closed...

Couple of different choclate box lids... fully enclosed in black on top.. and flap style in acetate below... TBH I changed from the acetate as my (none SU!) acetate sheet was too thick for the job... so it would have been difficult for everyone to score in class... as well as being rather destructive to the box frame when opening!

 

More to Sale A Brate!

Now even more products to choose from... Available for free... for each and every £45 Stampin' Up! product you order... Lots to Love!

Just click on the image below to see and download the flyer (or Click HERE)...  

Also...  don't forget the original exclusive Sale A Bration promotional products you can choose from too ...as shown here...

All only available for free until the end of this month...

Happy New Catalogue Day!

But first of all a very Happy 2024 to you.... may it be the best year yet!

A few things to share today!

The 2024 Jan- April Catalogue (aka Spring Summer!) is now live... 
Click on the cover image below or here to download your own on-line copy... or email me if you would like a hard copy and you want me to be your demonstrator... and/or click HERE to access via the online shop...

2024 Sale A Bration is now live too! 4 Jan - 29 Feb... You know the one...

(1) SHOP: Free products for each and every £45 purchased.
Again click on the cover image below or here to download your own on-line copy... and/or click HERE to access via the online shop...

(2) JOIN - 2 options for you…

·   Option 1: Your choice of £160* of Stampin’ Up! products for only £99. *That’s £30 more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!

·   Option 2: The new Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (RRP£56.00) +  your choice of £130 of Stampin’ Up! products for £99

The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio is a paper crafter’s dream! The heavy-duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring, while the large surface space gives ample room for spreading out while paper crafting. The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water—no chemicals needed. The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps! The nonslip, heat resistant, waterproof silicone mat features four palette squares for mixing custom ink colours or for holding small ink spots in place while crafting. Each component can be used separately or you can use all three items together for a multipurpose paper crafting studio that’s both functional and elegant. 

The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (item code 163988) includes:

GLASS MAT
* 5 mm thick
* 17" x 14" (43.2 x 35.6 cm)
* Safety-tempered
* Heat and scratch resistant
* Wipes clean with water or alcohol
SILICONE MAT
* 8-3/8" x 6" (21.3 x 15.2 cm) 
* Multiuse, nonslip
* Waterproof, heat resistant
* 4 palette squares for custom-colour mixing or holding Stampin’ Spots
* Product colour: white
CLEANING CLOTH
* 8-1/4" x 8-1/4" (21 x 21 cm) 
* Durable, reusable
* Lint free
* Cleans stamps and other surfaces with only water
* Product colour: dark grey

Already know what you want in your kit? Then just click HERE to join us! Otherwise please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions...

(3) HOST – Extra free £27.50 product of your choice for orders over £275...

And if that's not enough...  

A couple of new Kits released today... the new Rock Legend Kit and Panda Friends Kit...

Perfect for all year round use... and do be sure to check out the new Rock Stars bundle if this Rock Legend kit is your thing... 

And last but not least...don't forget to add my current Host Code MSTS3Q4H  to orders under £150 for that extra gift from yours truly... 

Free Shipping - 24 hours only - Thursday, 14th December

 

Free shipping for orders over £60 placed Thursday, 14th December*... for 24 hours only...

*Please note for Ireland and UK...  this promotion starts on 13 December 2023, at 11:00 p.m.and ends 14 December 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

And whilst you are there.... don't forget ...

(1) The Clearance Rack was updated a few days ago... so lots of new bargains still to be had ...

(2) The Autumn Winter Last Chance aka Retiring Sale is still on...

(3) To check out the Online Exclusives...

(3) To add my current Host Code MSTS3Q4H for a free gift from me with a qualifying order...

(4) To check out the Kits - new (very pretty) Painted Wishes added just this week...

Please note that shipping lead times are delayed due to seasonal demand... so it is possible that goods will arrive after Christmas...