Flirtacious

Happy Saturday !

Temperature is a bit different to last Saturday isn't it ? Still I do like cosy Saturday nights in watching Strictly and X Factor with my PJ s on nice and early lol !

After the very neutral colour scheme in my last post, today its very bright and tropical , inspired by the heatwave - but that was very last week lol !


Colours are Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie with papers from the new Flirtacious range. Stamp set used is Greenhouse Garden.

I love how versatile the Top Note die is.

Thought I hadn't showed you any flowers recently so I have a Melon Mambo inspired arrangement for you.

Must go its's nearly time for the dancing x

Not just for cards !

Evening all, how are we ?

I've had a busy,busy day - was up cutting out card at 6 o'clock this morning so my bed is calling me now lol !

I know we are all excited about the new catalogue (and waiting for orders to come) but I thought I would show you some items I have made for my hall since it has been decorated.

Even though Baby Blossoms has retired it is a set I will continue to use often and I wanted to show you that Stampin Up doesn't just have to be for cards..............

I bought this canvas picture.............

but decided I wanted some smaller ones to match, so with the help of my SU goodies I bought some plain canvasses and made my own !

Colours are Crumb Cake and Soft Suede and I have also used the Big Shot to cut out the Top Note die in chipboard

What do you think ? Good match eh?

I also made a little picture to go in this gorgeous frame...........

and gave this wire mannequin the SU touch with Fun Flowers, Boho Blossoms. Itty Bitty punches and some pearls.

Is it going a bit too far having a SU advert in your hall lol ! Hope you like x

Out with the old..........in with the new !!!

Evening all,

Well we are finally emerging from all the dust of the decorating and the Crumb Cake has gone ! The new version is more Whisper White meets Very Vanilla with accents of Soft Suede , oh and a bit of erm Crumb Cake lol !! Will show you some pictures another time.

Today is THE day in the Stampin Up world as it's new catalogue day and there are some gorgeous new things it's soo exciting !!

I will however be sad to say goodbye to my old friend ..........

This catalogue is very well thumbed, read virtually every day. It has been on many outings with me and has even been known to spend the odd night in my bed, but that's another story lol !

To honour my old friend I made a card using a sentiment from Oval All and one of the NEW In Colours - Pool Party. This is a lovely aqua colour and a contender for one of my favourite colours

The scalloped ribbon looks great with the scalloped punch, can't wait to get it in some more colours.

Here's a closer look at Pool Party.............

Yes I know you can still see the Crumb Cake colour but these were made last week as I have not been able to get to my craft goodies this week but I am hoping to have a serious play very soon.

As a demonstrator I have been lucky enough to have my catalogue for a while now and have been adding to my wishlist almost daily but now, like on X Factor, the time has come, the deliberations must end and I have to make my choices...........

If you would like to order any new goodies please get in touch, off for some bedtime reading- I've got a new good book lol !

Crumb Cake has gone !

DON'T PANIC, it's not on the retired list- I'm talking about my usual photo place lol !

I normally take my photos in the hall and it was almost a Crumb Cake colour but this week we're having the hall, stairs and landing decorated- and boy are we in a mess !!!

The bedrooms have got paste tables, ladders ,paint etc in and the whole house is covered in a layer of white dust ! Can't wait til it's finished and I can tidy up - I have even been glad to go to work !

Todays cards are made using the gorgeous Springtime Vintage papers which are only available for a few more days- I must confess to ordering another pack as I love them so much !

The flower is made by cutting into two scalloped circles. Colours are Melon Mambo and Pear Pizzazz.A girly owl this time and some seam binding ribbon.

If you NEED any of this paper before its gone forever please get in touch.

Off to try and find my bed x

Sneak Peek

Evening all

Friday again, the weeks seem to be flying by faster than ever ! There's even Christmas items in the shops already !

I think I'm safe to show you my latest memory box now. A friend at work saw my wedding one and asked if I would make one for her daughter's 21st birthday. Bright colours were requested which gave me the ideal opportunity to play with a new pack of designer papers I had pre ordered.....................

Do you like ? Isn't that new paper fantastic ? Colours are Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie and I have stamped with I {heart} Hearts and Trendy Trees.

Let's take a closer look at the Fun Flower on top...........

The Melon Mambo layer is matching FABRIC !! Yes fabric , which opens the door for loads of new projects - if only I could sew lol !!!

Of course there was a card to match and again the so useful Timeless Type alphabet allowed me to personalise it...........................

The detail on the paper is so beautiful that it was able to take centre stage. Not many more days until the new catalogue goes live so if you would like to order anything please get in touch.

Thanks for looking and have a good weekend x

French Foliage

Evening all, are we well ?

This morning I saw the UPS van turn into my street and for a few seconds I got really excited, until I quickly realised I wasn't waiting for an order and so it wasn't my house he would be coming to !

However I did realise I still had a stamp set from my last order that I hadn't used yet. How bad is that lol ?

I must confess that French Foliage wasn't a set that jumped out at me but I have seen some beautiful cards made by Vicky and so thought it would be good to try something different.

Today I needed some paper to write little notes to post out with the new catalogues so I decided it would be a good way of seeing what my new stamps look like...............

Just a bit of random stamping, literally only took me a minute - I think it took longer to clean the stamps lol !!! Perfect for a bright, autumnal day.

Now I just need to find some time to explore this set properly !

I haven't forgotten I was going to show you the memory box but I haven't had confirmation that the birthday girl has received it yet- I don't think she reads my blog but I would hate to spoil any surprises !

Back soon x

Sneak Peek

Hiya all,


Todays projects incorporate both the old and the new ! I have used the beautiful Bella Toile background stamp which is sadly retiring in just a few more days :0(



But............ I also have a sneak peek of some fab NEW ribbon that I was lucky enough to be able to preorder ! So do you want to see ?

Colours are Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip. Isn't the new scalloped, spotty ribbon gorgeous ? It will be available in lots more colours soon too, definitely on my wish list lol !

The sentiments are from Oval All, punched out with the scallop oval punch and layered onto one of the Four Frames


Also made a little box to house the cards and their envelopes.

Have also been making another memory box but can't show you til next time to make sure the recipient has received it safely !

If you would like to order some of this new ribbon, or find out about the other colours available please get in touch x