The Simple Spinner Valentine Card...

A simpler version of yesterday's card... with no Easel in sight...

And you might be able to see the aperture better in the next shot...

Just a simple little 10.5cm ( US equivalent 4 1/4") square card blank... and using White Bakers Twine for the spinner instead of the Invisible Thread I used yesterday... 

Golden Honey Valentine Easel Spinner Card with Tutorial

I am always asked for a Valentine card and a treat holder in classes at this time of year... But I find it difficult to use all the red and pinks papers and accessories that Stampin' Up! spoil us with... such as From My Heart... 

As these cards are destined for husbands rather than for general circulation...  So "black", red and white is really the only way to go!

Well it is this year as we have the lovely Golden Honey papers (free with a £45 order during SaleABration)

I always find that the menfolk like a fairly monochrome card... though a Valentine card without red would seem strange! And a card that moves, pops or generally does something interesting!!

And so I had a brainwave... or so I thought! A spinning heart (nothing new there)... but in an easel card... as I hadn't seen one of those before...

Though I have just Googled "Easel Spinner Card" and found a few variants on a theme... so also called Suspension Easel Card, Spinning Easel Card and  Easel Suspension Spinning Card... But Easel Spinner Card has already got stuck in my head! And it easier to say!  Some of these posts also have tutorials and videos ... but note that these versions appear to be made in a couple of different ways...

Though looking at the photos you can't actually see the aperture... with the invisible thread! It looks more like a grey heart behind the red/white heart!

But rest assured there is an aperture for that heart to spin around madly as the card is opened up... just remember to "prime it" by twisting it around on the thread before inserting it in the envelope...

Craft Spa Recipe
Thick Whisper White 10.5cm x A4L (US* 4 1/4" x 10 1/2"
Papers 9.9 x 9.3cm (US * 4" x 3 1/4") 
Inks - Real Red, Gray Granite
Stamps - Meant To Be , Family Party
Dies - Sweet & Sassy (retired) (alternatively use Stitched Be Mine dies OR the new Heart Punch Pack in a differently shaped aperture)
Punch - Classic Label
Invisible Thread x 9cm
* Please note that the US dimensions are the nearest converted equivalent using US 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock... Please use cm measurements with A4 card)

Craft Spa Tutorial
1. Score LANDSCAPE White card panel at 9.9cm (US* 3 1/2") from either side
2. Mountain Fold both scorelines
3. Line top paper onto front/top face of card and die cut aperture through both layers at same time
4. Ink up, stamp  and die cut/punch greetings
5. Adhere thread above and below aperture on front (Tip- use your Grid paper to get things straight!)
6. Adhere papers to cover glue for thread
7. Turn front/top face of card over and place white heart (back face) under thread and stick in position with tape
8. Adhere red heart over back
9. Adhere all parts (Note that the HUSBAND is adhered using mini Stampin Dimensionals)

Wednesday Wideo- So Sentimental

Introducing a really lovely new bundle in the Mini Catalogue... So Sentimental...

Full of beautiful greetings and fabulous die cut shapes... so useful... all year round...

And a quick update... the stamps are out... the MOJO is back... and a photo session is due very soon... it will be nice to be sharing again! Sorry for the drop in service... but I really needed a bit of time out...

So back to So Sentimental... Click here for all the details... or here (or on the arrow below) for the video...

And here is some project inspiration for you...

Sunday Suite - Peaceful Poppies - with 10+ Project Samples

Introducing the beautiful Peaceful Poppies Suite....

A suite that is a the top of most of my ladies' Wish Lists... but a real "marmite-y" one - they either love or hate it! I'm a lover... but how about you?

So let's have that step by step look see you all like...

Starting off with the whole Peaceful Poppies Suite Bundle at one click...

And/or click here or on the arrow below to see the specially prepared video... 

The gorgeous Peaceful Poppies Papers...

Click here to see an image of each paper sheet... and/or click here or on the arrow below to see the papers sheet by sheet...

The Painted Poppies bundle... with that 10% off...

 The Peaceful Moments bundle... with that 10% off...

The Peaceful Poppies Elements... And gulp! Can't believe I missed these in my pre-order!! Oh well poppies for February classes then...

 The Peaceful Poppies Sequins... how wonderful with these look at the centres of all our poppies! As well as for all round use...

And last but not least... the gorgeous 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon... 

Sold in white.. so you can change to any colour you desire! Spritz it... colour with Stampin Blends or Markers...sponge it... drag across an ink pad... Whichever way you prefer... But do remember to let it dry...

And here are a lot of project samples!

To hopefully show the versatility of this suite...

And inspire you with what can be created...

And do remember... poppies aren't just red!

In fact my garden has large & bright yellow, orange and red poppies that stand out each year...

But this year I will be checking out the colours of the smaller ones...

I know there are some paler yellow ones...

But I think the other ones are different...

Wednesday Wideos introducing the new papers...

So the new Mini Catalogue has 7 new paper packs to tempt us as we roll out through the seasons and events over the next 6 months...

So here is a round up of them all... with video action too! Just click on the arrow to play...

Note... click on the title or pack image to be taken to all the details in the Online Store - including the sheet by sheet images of that pack... and the co-ordinating suites where applicable...

So... in no particular order...

Parisian Blossoms

Peaceful Poppies

Best Dressed

Country Club

From My Heart

Tropical Oasis

Birthday Bonanza

And last but definitely not least...

The 2 Sale A Bration paper packs (that you can earn for free with every £45 order)...

No video for these but there is an alternative shot of the papers... and again click on the title or image to see each sheet in the Online Store...

Golden Honey

Lily Impressions