Seasonal Wreath Happy One Year Anniversary Kate

Really can't believe it was a year ago that the lovely Kate joined my Craft Therapists team of Stampin Up Demonstrators...

And I am very proud of what she has achieved in that time... as (for fellow demos out there) she has just earned her Silver promotion... so I thought it was high time I told her so in the form of a card... well how else!!??

And whilst I am on the subject of my Team... don't forget the amazing promotion for joining Stampin Up this month ( so only 2 more days to go!!)... Get 10 ink pads as an extra free bonus in your Starter Kit... Read all about it here... or Click here to order your Starter Kit straight away...

Ok back to the card... Gold embossed greetings care of the lovely Friendly Expressions stamps... available in wood and clear mount...

I used the Subtle embossing folder on the card blank...  hopefully you can see it in this shot... as it is what is says... very subtle! Takes me back to the Textured cardstock we used to have... aka Bazzill card for those of you more new to this game... definitely an embossing folder not to miss!

With the Seasonal Wreath embossing folder for the main image... another unmissable emboosing folder!... plus a few gold Metallic Pearls to finish it off... 

Oh and a gift too... though I have forgotten to take a photo of that!! Oops! I sent a nice pack of Tropical Escape papers and a few co-ordinating ribbons so that she can make some more of her lovely creations and thus inspire others...

And an admittance... I made the card... then realised I didn't have any co-ordinating ribbon... so I grabbed the Gold Metallic Thread... wrapped it about 10 times around my Peg Bow maker and cam up with this bow... and big oops on the photo... I needed to rotate it!! But I am sure you get the idea...

And another big ooops... as I pierced my 2 holes to tie the bow on... with another length of the Metallic Thread... in the wrong orientation... they should have been one above the other... not side by side as I did... Case of more haste less speed! 

And a last detail... I "gutted" the gold foil 1cm (3/8") in on all 4 sides... and the cut-out panel then  became the focal point for yesterday's card...

And the inside... again simple but saying it all... care of the lovely Friendly Expressions stamps... which I  are my new favourite (large) greetings stamps

A few of my favourite... Big Shot accessories...

Thought I would shoot in with these quite quickly....as I know some of these will be top of many people's lists... some amazing buys... to do amazing things... and most not expensive at all...

So not in any particular order...as these are all must haves for me... that are already on their way... in a box to my door...

Thank You Thinlit dies... I know this die is going to be so popular.... the Happy Birthday version has been a huge seller...

Create a die-cut thank you note in record time with Thinlits dies and the Big Shot.  Thinlits Dies help you create detailed die cuts with just a few turns of the Big Shot handle.  * 1 die  * 3" x 2-1/2" (7.6 x 6.4 cm)  * Use with Big Shot

But do bear in mind this does come with a matching stamp set, A Big Thank You ...and as  A Big Thank You bundle with 10% off...

Big Shot Embossing Mats... to emboss using your detailed dies... brilliant!

Your favorite Framelits, Thinlits, and Edgelits dies can do more when paired with the Embossing Mats. Use with dies that have decorative ejection holes for additional embossing. Or use with cutting dies to emboss instead of cut. Includes Impressions Pad, thin silicone rubber mat, and thick silicone rubber mat.
Size: * Impressions pad: 8-7/8" x 5-5/7" x 1/8" (22.5 x 14.5 x 0.3 cm) * Silicone mats: 7-3/8" x 5-3/4" (18.7 x 14.6 cm)

Tufted Embossing Folder... just a beautiful quilted effect... oozes luxury and quality...

Create a nice 3D ..almost quilted...effect with this embossing folder.

It’s easy to make a great impression! Just place flat cardstock in this embossing folder, run it through the Big Shot, and out comes cardstock with a bold textured design.  Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folders take embossing to the next level, with deeper, more detailed impressions than standard embossing folders—great for card fronts and accents.
* 1 folder   * 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm)   * Use with Big Shot

Subtle Embossing Folder... think of the texture in the Textured 12x12 card we used to stock ... or the old "Bazzill" cardstock texture... lovely!! You will have to think it for the moment... as it is rather difficult to see the texture in the product shots...

This embossing folder will create a subtle structural impression onto your paper to make it look classy and handmade.

It’s easy to make a great impression! Just place flat cardstock in this embossing folder, run it through the Big Shot, and out comes cardstock with a bold textured design.   * 1 folder   * 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm)   * Use with Big Shot

Seasonal Wreath Embossing Folder... ooh how perfect!! Especially for Jill... lol... I am thinking that Christmas cards can be the simplest ever this year!! And not just for Christmas use either...