Simple Saturday - Welcoming Windows #8 & Round Up

Third... and last... in this Welcoming Window stamped series... so a round up shot for you too...

The simplest (I think)... but going large this time! 

As stamped, brush blended and hand cut window & shutters image simple stuck onto the front of a Large Square card blank... (14.8cm square from A4 card or slightly smaller at 5 1/2" if working from US Letter card)

Beautiful script Thank You greeting from the free and exclusive Sale A Bration promotional Heal Your Heart stamp set

Hope you enjoyed this second series... which also forms part of my Class in the Mail...

Don't forget that you can make these "with me" too... whether its a class in the mail (UK only) or the Tutorials in pdf format... click here for more information...

Fancy Fold Friday - Bridge Fold Card - Welcoming Windows #7

Ideas abound for Fun & Fancy Fold cards with the Welcoming Windows bundle... 

So I have produced a series of fancy fold cards to share over the next week or so... starting off today with a Bridge Fold card...

And now I can go and use something else for a little while!

And the very observant of you may notice that the image for my Class Kit has changed as 3 of the fancy fold cards are now included in the 8 cards in the kit... 

Don't forget that you can make these "with me" too... whether its a class in the mail (UK only) or the Tutorials in pdf format... click here for more information...

Though I should point out (for you fancy fold card haters!) that you can make another 3 or 4 more of the simple card designs (instead of the 3 fancy fold designs) with the kit if you prefer to do so instead... I like to give you all a bit of flexibility...

Welcoming Window #6

Another in the second Welcoming Window series... the stamped ones...

A second simple stamped small square aperture card... even more of a tongue twister!

With a different flower arrangement... in a jug standing on a shelf on...

Don't forget that you can make these "with me" too... whether its a class in the mail (UK only) or the Tutorials in pdf format... click here for more information...

Wednesday Welcoming Window #5

 Start of another Welcoming Window series... The stamped ones!

A simple stamped small square aperture card... try saying that in a hurry! Three times...

Don't forget that you can make these "with me" too... whether its a class in the mail (UK only) or the Tutorials in pdf format... click here for more information...

Tuesday Tips - Blending Brushes & Welcoming Windows #4

Fourth and last in this Welcoming Windows mini series... 

Though there are a few mini more Welcoming Windows series to share... but what do you think so far?

Anyways today... we have curtains at the window instead... again care of the Sale A Bration free Paper Blooms papers

And the embossed brick walls are roughly brushed with Sahara Sand... using the new and amazing Blending Brushes... which are amazing... and keep going in and out of low stock as they are proving popular... so don't delay in buying these...

And a few tips for you when using the Blending Brushes... which have the finest of white bristles to blend with

(1) apply quite a lot of ink as then the blending is much easier and smoother

(2) dont "pounce" the brush direct onto the panel.... move it from the edge onto the panel instead... and using a craft mat under your panel (aka cheap oven liner in my craft room!) really helps smooth the ink onto your panel

(3) Contrary to some rumours!!!!... you don't need a brush for every colour... lol...  but you will soon make use of the 3 in the pack... I will keep one each for blues, greens and neutrals (eg Sahara Sand)... as I use all those a lot... Then I'll just get another set of 3... as they can be cleaned by rubbing/swooshing on a dry microfibre cloth... but they  are washable too!

Don't forget that you can make these "with me" too... whether its a class in the mail (UK only) or the Tutorials in pdf format... click here for more information...

More on Monday - Welcoming Windows #3

Another day... another Welcoming Windows variant...

An embossed brick wall panel...

Blinds at the window... care of the Sale A Bration free Paper Blooms papers

And a simple double flower bloom in a black planter to match the shutter hinges...

Don't forget that you can make these "with me" too... whether its a class in the mail (UK only) or the Tutorials in pdf format... click here for more information...

Simple Sunday - Welcoming Windows #2

A simple bit of Welcoming Windows perfection (to my eye) today! 

Standard A6 card blank... with a different floral display to that shared yesterday... 

And I can tell you a bit more about the UK Class in the Mail kit today... closing date 15th February

10 card prepped class kit sent by post with step by step Photo-Tutorials PDF... 

Free with any purchase (entering the Host Code JXF3XJNR) of the Welcoming Window bundle £51.70 (£46.75 plus £4.95 P&P) whether you order on line with direct delivery to you or via yours truly... 

Or otherwise free with any alternative product order of £46.75 plus P&P... 

But be sure to email me and confirm that want the Tutorials instead of the usual gift... or order £75+ and get the Tutorials and the gift...

Alternatively you can just have a class kit for £15...

And for those of you not in the UK... or already in possession of Welcoming Windows... then the PDF Photo-Tutorials will be available for just £4 (c. $5.50 USD)... Buy Now link here...

Simple Saturday - Welcoming Windows #1

A new series for you... with the new Welcoming Windows bundle... 

Starting off clean & simple with a small square aperture card design... then expanding the design as we go...

This is my favourite product in the new Jan to June Mini Catalogue... so I may just use this for a while...

Love it too? Live in the UK? Then I am delighted to offer you a Class in the Mail... closing date 15 February so you can be in plenty of time for those extra free Sale A Bration gift(s) too...

More Class in the Mail details coming tomorrow.. as I just want to focus on a project today... 

Though in the meantime... you can register your interest by clicking here... or just order the bundle ahead of time...

But in brief... 10 card prepped class kit sent by post with emailed PDF step by step Photo-Tutorials ... 

Free with any purchase of the Welcoming Window bundle £51.70 (£46.75 plus £4.95 P&P) whether you order on line with direct delivery to you or via yours truly... 

Or otherwise free with any alternative product order of £46.75 plus P&P... 

Alternatively you can just have a class kit for £15... Buy Now link here

And for those of you not in the UK... or already in possession of Welcoming Windows... then the PDF Photo-Tutorials will be available for just £4 (c $5.50 USD)... Buy Now link here...

Oh and FYI... basic spectrum of ink colours used.... Sahara Sand for bricks, Basic Grey for pots, Garden Green for leaves, Seaside Spray and Misty Moonlight for flowers... Alternatively Magenta Madness & Highland Heather for flowers... or Poppy Parade for (geranium) flowers ... or any floral colours that grab your fancy..

Fancy Fold Friday Frolics with Love...

Have I got a treat for your eyes today...

A stunning little buckaroo box card... care of Darling Donkeys (which can be yours for free with a £45 purchase during Sale A Bration...) 

I have to admit that this really made my day yesterday... I needed a pick-me-up and this card certainly did it for me... I wow-ed and smiled... and laughed and oooh'd... and then I am really glad to report... that I went onto have a creative marathon .... so lots of projects ready to share....

So this fabulous card... is not made by yours truly... but by Rebecca Deary... a lovely fellow demonstrator, team member and friend...

This was sent with love... hence the hearts... as part of a "Give A Little Love card chain"... and it reminded me... how much a  handmade card really is like "a hug with a fold in the middle" as the saying goes... 

So try it... it comes highly recommended... as both a giver... and a receiver... 

Just send someone a card... with a heart to show that you care... just to say hello and give them a hug... 

I am on a mission now... wonder how many cards with hearts I can make to arrive by 14th Feb... anyone care to join me?

Though I admit that the 2 cards I have sent so far were much simpler than Rebecca's gorgeous card...

Back soon!

Thursday 3 ways...

 

2021 brings plenty of new reasons to stamp lovely cards for friends, neighbours, co‑workers, and anyone you know who could use a little cheer and encouragement. And I think we all know that we all need lots of that at the moment...  And if you keep your stamping simple... you will have tons of cards to give away in no time!

In fact, if you CASE the cards you see here, you’ll be halfway there! Interest has been added to these easy‑to‑make cards in three ways... Adhered Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper strips at different angles for the You Did It card  Stamped directly onto the Oh So Ombre  Designer Series Paper for the Cue the Confetti and Whale Done cards.  And just check out social media boards or thumb through the catalogue for many more ideas to CASE (Copy & Share Everything or Everywhere!) And even better... Oh So Ombre paper can be yours for free during the Sale A Bration promotion...