Keeping it Fresh

I have been using the same papers for a few weeks now, so I have become very conscious of keeping my daily projects fresh & trying not to get caught in a colour trap, something we are all guilty of, if you look back at my blog in the couple of months before Christmas over the last couple of years and I am definitely guilty of having favourite colour combinations.

Card Recipe
Cardstock
Whisper White

Cherry Cobbler

Old Olive
Ink
Wild Wasabi

Calypso Coral

Stampin' Write pens 
Stamps
Just Believe

Happiest Birthday Wishes ~ Hostess

Tiny Tags stamp set

Tools
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch pack

Paper Piercing Tool

Mat Pack

Stamp A Ma Jig

Jewelry Tag Punch

Bird Builder Punch

Scallop Trim Border

Papers

Everyday Enchantment ~ Sale-a-Bration papers

First Edition Speciality papers
Embellishments
Stampin' Dimensionals 

Basic Pearls

Silver mini Brads

Everyday Enchantment Free papers

If you were to ask me a couple of months ago when I placed My pre-order for sale-A-Bration which was my favourite product I'm sure that I would have said one of the stamp sets, that was then. If you asked me know I know categorically I would choose the Everyday Enchantment papers that you can qualify to get free with a spend of £45 during Sale-a-Bration.
I love the co-ordinating colour family of
Lucky Limeade
Pool Party
Peach Parfait
Calypso Coral
Poppy Parade
Very Vanilla
Soft Suede
I know that I'll be using this colour palette long after Sale-A-Bration is finished.

Card Recipe
Cardstock
Whisper White

Lucky Limeade

Pool Party

Calypso Coral
Ink
Stampin' Write pens Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral & Poppy Parade
Stamps
Fresh Vintage S-A-B

Happiest birthday Wishes
Tools
Bird Builder Punch

Scallop Trim Corner punch

Scallop Trim Border Punch

Stamp A Ma Jig

Perfect polka Dots Embossing Folder

Sizzix Big Shot

Papers

Everyday Enchantment ~ Sale-a-Bration papers
Embellishments
Stampin' Dimensionals 

basic pearls

Mothers Day

So far i'm doing well with one of my 101 things to do in 1001 day's. These are personal challenges, projects I want to try and small tasks that I want to accomplish over the next two & a half years in my personal, professional & social life.
One of the items was to make all of the celebration cards in the month preceding the event, so far I have managed to keep on track, I know that it is only March & I only started the project on the 1st January 2012, I also know that said list is still a work in progress.


So I thought I would share with you one of the "on track cards" my Mothers day card that was posted early as I wasn't running around like the proverbial headless Chicken.

 This is a similar style to the Love card I made last week using the lovely papers from the Sale-a-Bration called Everyday Enchantment.

And close up 

Card Recipe
Cardstock
Whisper White

Calypso Coral

Poppy Parade
Ink
Blushing bride
Calypso Coral
Stampin' Write pens 
Stamps

Just perfect Alphabet
Tools
Boho Blossoms Punch

Paper Piercing Tool

Mat Pack

Stamp A Ma Jig

Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die

Sizzix Big Shot

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch pack

Scallop Trim Corner Punch

Papers

Everyday Enchantment ~ Sale-a-Bration papers
Embellishments
Stampin' Dimensionals 

Basic pearls

I hope that you've had a lovely Mothers day whatever you were doing & a big Thank you for my cards & gifts.

Sale~A Bration is Happening for just another 21 days

Sharon & I got together on one of our days off this week for A planning / crafting day for our forthcoming event on the 29th April, obviously I cannot share with you the projects that we will be making at the event so I thought I would share a couple of Sale-A-Bration cards I made whilst we were chatting & Sharon was making paper Handbags, yes you did read that right, Paper Handbags. Check out Sharon's Blog post about her latest creations. 

Card Recipe
Cardstock
Whisper White
Ink
Blushing bride
Calypso Coral
Stampin' Write pens 
Stamps
Charming ~ Spring mini 2012

Just perfect Alphabet
Tools
Boho Blossoms Punch

Paper Piercing Tool

Mat PackStamp A Ma Jig

Papers

Everyday Enchantment ~ Sale-a-Bration papers
Embellishments
Stampin' Dimensionals 

Card Recipe
Cardstock
Whisper White
Island Indigo
Ink
Blushing bride
Calypso Coral
Island Indigo
Stampin' Write pens Island Indigo
Stamps
Fresh Vintage stamp set ~ Sale-A-Bration 2012

Elementary Elegance Stamp Set  ~ Sale-A-Bration 2012 
Tools
Decorative label Punch
Stamp A Ma Jig

Sponge daubers
Embellishments
Basic Pearls
Stampin' Dimensionals 

Very Vanilla Seam Binding

The sale-A-bration stamp sets are only available until 31st march 2012

Sale~A Bration is Happening NOW

I love Sale-A-Bration there is nothing better than FREE stamp sets, or so I thought that was until Stampin' Up added FREE Designer Series papers into the offer.

The papers that make the hanging banners are the beautiful Everyday Enchantment papers from the Sale-A-Bration promotion.

Card Recipe
Cardstock
Calypso CoralInk
Lucky Limeade
Calypso Coral
Pool Party
Stampin' Write pens  Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade
Stamps
Fresh Vintage ~ Sale-A-Bration
Tools
Scallop Square punchEyelet Border Punch
Scallop Edge Border1 1/4" Square PunchStamp A Ma Jig
Embellishments

First edition Specialty series Paper

The papers and the stamp set in this project are only available in the promotion until 31st march 2012.

Stampers 10 projects

Tonight is the monthly meeting of my Stampers 10 group, tonight was quite a small group due to some members having previous commitments, but despite the small numbers we still only made two cards, its so nice to catch up with crafting friends.
The cards that we made tonight showcase products from the current mini catalogue that runs until 31st March.
the first card that we made uses the lovely free papers from the Sale-a-bration promotion called Everyday enchantment designer series papers.

The colours that co-ordinate with this paper pack are Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Peach Parfait,Calypso Coral, Poppy parade, Very Vanilla & Soft suede. This colour palette is one of my favourite for a long time & I'm enjoying working with it.
Card Recipe
Cardstock
Whisper White
Lucky Limeade
Ink
Lucky Limeade
Poppy Parade
Stamps
Precious Butterflies ~ Hostess set
Fresh Vintage ~ Sale-a-bration set
Tools
1/2" Circle punch
Scallop square punch
Embellishments
Crystal Effects
Stampin' Dimensionals

This card was simple and easy to mass produce, with the bonus of it can be made for any occasion just by changing the greeting on the card.

Everyone Loved the simplicity of the second card that we made tonight. The card uses just two colours Whisper White & Island Indigo.

Card Recipe
Cardstock
Whisper White
Island Indigo
Ink
Island Indigo
Stamps
Fresh Vintage ~ Sale-a-bration set
Tools
Paper Cutter
Stamp a ma jig
Embellishments
Basic Pearls
Victoria Crochet Trim

The island indigo stamping on the Whisper white card to make the back ground is stamped in a "random organised pattern" By that I don't mean wildly stamping like crazy, you just need to take a couple of minutes to carefully stamp the images so they don't overlap each other but the do stamp of the edge of the card so they look randomly positioned.

The stamps and papers used in tonight's projects can be obtained free by placing an order of £45 during the sale a bration period. if you would like to take advantage of this fabulous offer then please ping me an e-mail at lovellsinnorfolk@hotmail.co.uk.

Everyday Enchantment Day 4 Sale-A-Bration

When I awoke this morning it was hard believe that we are still in February which technically is still winter, the sun was shining and it was even quite warm, how beautiful I hope it's the sign that we are going to have a good summer this year.
Well despite the lure of the sunny weather I have the 4th card for the Everyday Enchantment showcase.

To make this card I've used the following Stampin' Up products
Cardstock
Pool Party
Whisper White
Ink
Poppy Parade
Papers
Everyday Enchantment papers
Tools
Scallop Square punch

1 1/4" square punch
Paper Piercing tool

Scallop trim Border punch
Mat Pack
Stamps 
Fresh Vintage ~ SAB
Embellishments
Mini Silver Brad
Ruffled ribbon  ~ Lucky Limeade

I'm off to make Paul a coffee as he's making the most of the sunshine and tidying the garden.


If I can help you with anything Stampin' Up then please ping me an e-mail.

Everyday Enchantment Day 3 Sale-A-Bration

Welcome back to day 3 of the Everyday Enchantment Showcase.

Today's card is a very quick and easy card to make, if you've forgotten somebody's special day. The card was original inspired by Monica, I love her blog, Most days I get up in the morning, make a drink and my Porridge & check out my favourite blogs, I love Monica's Projects as they are so classic & stylish.
The flower on the card is one from a batch I had left over after teaching the scrunched 3d flowers at my workshops last year, so this card was really quick to make up. The technique on the main panel is called the embedded technique I first saw it on a sample at Peterborough Training back in January.
To do the embedded technique you glue all of the elements onto the panel & then run the panel through an embossing folder, for this card I've used the square lattice folder.

To make this card I've used the following Stampin' Up products
Cardstock
Pool Party
Whisper White
Poppy Parade
Ink
Poppy Parade
Papers
Everyday Enchantment papers
Tools
Scallop Square punch
Fancy flower punch
Paper piercing tool
Mat Pack
Square Lattice embossing Folder
Sizzix Big shot
Stamps 
Elementry Elegance ~ SAB
Embellishments
Antique Brads ( in the centre of the flower)
Scallop dots ribbon ~ Old Olive
Shimmer mist made with Champagne mist Shimmer paint.

For the flower I have used 5 layers of card punched with the fancy flower punch, you can use all of the same punch as I've done here or you can layer up different size punch out like the 5 petal punch & Boho Blossoms punch.

Everyday Enchantment Day 2 Sale-A-Bration

Welcome back to day 2 of my everyday Enchantment Showcase.
Todays sample includes another set of stamps from the Sale-A-Bration promotion that is running until 31st March.

This card uses the following items from the Stampin' Up Range.

Cardstock

Whisper White

Pool Party

Pear Pizzazz

Poppy Parade

Ink

Calypso Coral

Papers

Everyday Enchantment ~ SAB

Tools 

Eyelet Border Punch

Scallop square Punch

1 1/4" Square Punch

Extra large Tag punch

Stamps

Fresh Vintage ~SAB

Itty Bitty Bits

Embellishments

Basic Pearls

Very vanilla Seam Binding

I hope that today's card has inspired you to get creative. If you would like any information about anything Stampin' Up please e-mail e at Lovellsinnorfolk@hotmail.co.uk

Everyday Enchantment Day 1 Sale-A-Bration

The Everyday Enchantment papers are one of the free products that you can earn during the Sale-A-Bration promotion that runs until 31st March 2012.
To celebrate the first time that Stampin' Up have added beautiful papers to the promotion I will showcase them over the next 7 days here on my blog.
Today's card also uses one of the Sale-A-Bration stamp sets called Outlined occasions.

To make this card I used
Cardstock
Whisper White
Pool Party
Calypso Coral
Ink
Basic Grey
Stampin' Write Pens
Blushing Bride
Calypso Coral
Lucky Limeade
Pool Party
Poppy Parade
Papers
Everyday Enchantment ~ SAB
Designer series paper stack ~ Brights
Stamps
Outlined Occasions ~SAB
Tools
Beautiful Wings Embosslit
Scallop trim Border punch

If you would like to see further samples with everyday Enchantment papers then check back tomorrow. If you would like further information about any of the products or promotions or becoming a Stampin' Up demonstrator then please e-mail me at lovellsinnorfolk@hotmail.co.uk

Valentines For Hubby

For the first time ever Stampin' Up have added a paper pack to the Sale-A-Bration promotion & it is such a beautiful pack it will be a shame when the promotion ends & the papers are no longer available.

I saw an idea whilst browsing on pinterest and someone had made a beautiful picture with a similar layout to this card, but they had used the beautiful wings embosslit die & cardstock. Well or valentines day I used the Heart to Heart Punch & made this card.

Cardstock

Pool party

Calypso Coral

Crumb Cake

Poppy Parade

Whisper White

Ink

Poppy Parade

Tools

Heart to Heart Punch

3/4" Circle Punch

1" Circle Punch

Embellishments 

Basic Pearls

By cutting an assortment of hearts using the different Double sided Everyday Enchantment papers I achieved the effect of texture, some hearts are stuck directly onto the card using Tombow adhesive & some hearts are overlapped & layered using the Stampin' Dimensional's.