Thursday Thank yous

Following on from the batch I shared on Tuesday... the next batch were even cleaner and simpler... as I made 30 of these for the admins of the Supplies for Key Workers (Harrogate) Facebook Group to hand out to their key donators and delivery personnel. "Thanking it on" as I call it!

This group are amazing at co-ordinating the efforts of people, donations, fundraising, sourcing materials and the logistical arrangements (made even more difficult in the non-essential travel arena)... and I feel blessed to be a small part of the cumulative efforts it is achieving... as the old saying goes "Together we can achieve anything!" Well pretty much!

And the crafters, bakers & donators in us are certainly being able to play our part - be it sewing, papercrafts, knitting, crocheting, jewellery etc etc etc. Be it scrubs, laundry bags, masks & holders, cards, sweet treats, cakes, handwash or moisturising cream to name but a few items... all to make key workers lives that bit easier... and to help fill in some key resource gaps that are occurring...

But the tears also keep coming... not only do I find it overwhelming at what has been achieved so far ... but especially when staff at the hospital who cared for my mum last year (and that I saw day in day out for months) pop onto the group page to say thanks for the donations they have received... important all round I reckon...

Tuesday Thank Yous

Well hello! So I have still been busy creating during lockdown... mostly thank you cards to express my wishes of gratitude to many a Keyworker...

But before I start... I have just received the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalogues which will be sent out automatically to those of you ordering over £50 in the last year... but otherwise please feel free to contact me if you would like to arrange your own copy...

These were the first batch I made... which were sent to the Government cabinet ministers, our local village shop & Post Office workers, our village delivery volunteers and a Supplies for Key Workers Facebook (Harrogate Area) group I donate too... all just to thank them for the job that they do... especially in these difficult times...

I have also donated 100 cards for all occasions to the Supplies for Key Workers pop up shop at Harrogate Hospital... and the next 100 are being sorted out as we speak!

But gosh...10 days since I last blogged!!  And LOL... that sentence does sound like something you would say in a confessional!

I have to admit that things have changed during our total shielding lockdown... and lots of things are taking up a disproportionate part of my days... I am slowly getting back to a new routine... and hope to be back creating & blogging again on a more regular basis sometime soon...

SU! Supplies used
Stamps - So Sentimental (also a bundle with 10% off)

Embossing Folder - Parisian Flourish

Cardstock - Thick Whisper White, Night of Navy
Ink - Night of Navy

Magnolia Blooms card...

So I meant to post this with the card yesterday... as they are almost the same... but...

This was my prototype prior to the class... as I don't have Good Morning Magnolia... but one of my lovely ladies does... so I had pre-made a few cards using my Magnolia Blooms... and then quickly remade a Good Morning Magnolia version whilst I had those stamps in my possession!

Like this one both ways... though if I had to choose... it would be yesterday's!

Good Morning Magnolia & Magnolia Blooms...

So simple...but probably my favourite... why use just one stamp set when you can use 2 co-ordinating ones...

And you may ask why my pearl positioning is as it is... well here is why!! Oops!

And I will be very brief for the next few days... as my mother is now out of pain and at peace... so the family is busy with arrangements...

Graffiti Texting Adventure Bound Card

Another card in the Adventure Bound paper stack series… this was one of the most popular – though the least popular to make!!

The problem was seeing the Versamark ink on the bricks for then embossing with the white powder… so a quick tip for my Tips & Techniques on Tuesday series!!

Concentrate on just 2 greetings at a time… stamp & emboss … then do the next 2...

So I started with “hey there” and “love ya”, then “Happy Fathers Day” and “You’re the Best”…and then filled in “woo hoo” & “gee, DAD thanks” in between…

And another little tip… spot that DAD in ”gee, DAD thanks”… that was done last of all… the DAD in Guy Greetings just fit in the empty spot – again wait till you have embossed the speech bubble so you can see the greeting before you add the DAD….

Wood Store Adventure Bound Card

Now this is a card I made especially with my own husband in mind… he became a tad passionate about planning and building his own wood store this year – and now it is finished he is very proud of it!!

So I didn’t think this card would necessarily appeal to any of my ladies – but guess what – most of their husbands have a thing about building wood stores or stacking up their logs too! We did have a laugh!!!

And for those with husbands/dads that don’t store & stack… guess what – they are into their fires in any case…so this alternative version appealed to them too….

Papers all from the Adventure Bound paper stack & fire from The Great Outdoors stamp set– only available till 2nd June. Oh Baked Brown Sugar Thick Twine too…

Greetings from Hello Life and Guy Greetings in the Spring Summer Catalogue – which both carryover into the new Annual Catalogue – hooray!! Very happy to see these 2 carryover….

Camping Adventure Bound Card

Here is  the first in a series of men’s cards using the Adventure Bound paper stack.

Really great little paper stack that is just SO good for cards for the menfolk – but only available until 2nd June – so thought I had quickly start sharing the makes!

This card also features The Great Outdoors & Adventure Awaits stamp sets ( also retire 2nd June)

 

The tent is stamped In Mossy Meadow on Naturals White cardstock and the ink just blended with the Aquabrush….

The greeting is embossed in white on vellum…..Oh and spot my extra L – amazing what a quick flick of the Signo white gel pen can do….

Great card for all the menfolk in the families that we go camping with…. so a few of these made and put in stock!

Happy Birthday Everyone and Butterfly Basics

Here is a little trio of simple cards for you…. lots of new products to spot!

Still continuing using one of my favourite In Colors – Tip Top Taupe… but also introducing my other favourite… MINT MACARON….

Spot the gorgeous new ribbon in Tip Top Taupe… Just wish I had also bought the new Mint Macaron ribbon in my pre-order box too!!

Spot the fabulous Happy Birthday greeting…. I LOVE it!! Think this is my favourite greeting ever!

This is in a new Hostess stamp set  - called Happy Birthday Everyone – that you can earn with a qualifying order for free come 2nd June.

Spot the new In Color embellishment here too – one gorgeous little flower in Mint Macaron…

Also spot all my banners…. all made using the new Triple Banner Punch coming your way…

Though I have to admit… I wasn’t going to buy it…after all I can make banners myself….but SO glad I did… never been out of my hands!! Definitely recommended…but a lot more on that another day!

Loving the combination of Tip Top Taupe and Mint Macaron with the existing colours of Soft Sky and Lost Lagoon. This is a combination you will now see quite a lot from me!!

And here are the 3 cards all together again…

These will be 3 of the cards available to make during my June classes – they have already caused quite a stir over here!!

More Video Techniques for Technique Tuesday

Decided to make a series of technique tutorials that I will post on Tuesdays…starting off with some more of the videos produced by Stampin’ Up!

Each one of these is a little gem – showcasing a simple and effective technique with minimal supplies needed. These include some of my favourite, most used techniques – whether as a beginner all those years ago – or as a more advanced stamper as now! And I loved to share these techniques with my new stampers – always get a WoW!!

Marker to Stamp Technique – use daily! Wouldn’t be without my big box of marker pens! One of my first Stampin’ Up! purchases – one of my best – one of my most used - and still going strong. Not got the fabulous box of Many Marvellous Markers yet? Treat yourself now – don’t leave till June!!

Using Sponge Daubers – use my daubers daily – do you?

Masking Technique. I do some masking every week…

Note that the stamp set featured in this video is a promotional Sale A Bration item that is no longer available. However I do have one left as a gift for an order over £50 (excl P&P). Only one available!

Weekly Deals 13th to 19th May

Check out this Week’s Weekly Deals…. few essentials and Wish List products with 25% discount on there ladies!

2 1/2” Circle Punch and 1” Square Punch. Definitely buy now – not next month!

The Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits for my PL-ers.

The 2014-16 In Color Markers – with your favourite Blackberry Bliss & Lost Lagoon colours

And the Coaster Board – great staple for your mini albums etc

And the fun Fun Frames embossing folders too

Yup – great Weekly Deals week!

And whilst you are on the site… don’t forget to check out the other discounted items on the Retiring List and the Clearance Rack

Right… I am quickly off today – the new box has arrrived from Stampin’ Up! and I am itching to play!!

Want the new catalogue straightaway? Just contact me without delay!

Butterfly Basics Shadow Box Frame Card

Here is another Shadow Box Frame Card I made.

This time I have completely and unashamedly CASED my upline, Julie Kettlewell’s stunning card… Well you trying looking at this one and not wanting to make it!

And oh…  I can now confirm that the Butterflies Framelits have finally landed back in the UK!! So you can now buy the Bundles again…. 

But do also remember that these fabulous Something Borrowed papers are only available until 2nd June! These have definitely been an all-time favourite of mine – time to stock up!

Just 3 differences to Julie’s…. 

Firstly I used Blackberry Bliss & Sahara Sand (whereas Julie used Early Espresso & Sahara Sand).

Secondly – I used my Box Frame method which means it is “boxed/sealed” all the way round. I have definitely got into the groove with these….

And thirdly – a Rich Razzleberry button from the Brights Collection button pot to give an extra pop of colour

And here it is – ready in a box for handing over….

This is a 1” deep box – but I realised that a 3/4” deep box means that it can be used for the large letter postage scale in the UK – whereas the deeper box (which does look better!!) has to be hand delivered – or pay the price for a small parcel…

Go to Julie’s blog here for the 1” deep box instructions . Or here for my 3/4” deep instructions.

So I just have to say… Thank you Julie – me and my ladies love this card! In fact I liked this card so much I made another for a special occasion.So pop back tomorrow for another version…

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

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Weekly Deals

Sorry… Late post today as I couldn’t get the Weekly Deals to load up this morning… and I have been out all day since… Click on the picture for more details.

But excited to see the gorgeous Rich Razzleberry Cotton Ribbon to match the A4 cardstock many of you bought a few weeks ago….

And my fave Wonderful Wreath Framelits on there again… especially good to see as they carry on… with a new matching friend! More to love…. though if you want the Wondrous Wreath stamps too – I recommend that you buy the £37.25 bundle which is still available

Few projects shared using that wreath….. over 30 I think!! Click here for a look….

Oh and I have an order going in on Friday….