Crafty Girls

My daughter had some friends over for card making and this is one of the cards that they made. I made up packs for them to get them started on their first card and then let them free to be creative after that.

Tuesday's Tip

I think our blender pens are the best and I use mine a lot so when the blender pen becomes empty, this is what you can do.  Instead of buying a new set of blender pens, you can use this blender pen refill recipe.

Blender Pen Refill Recipe

2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons of glycerin

5 tablespoons of distilled water

1 teaspoon of rubbing alcohol

Put the ingredients in a small jar and just let the tip of the pen soak up the liquid for about half an hour.  Then soak the other end of the pen.

Season Of Joy

Now could be the "Season of Joy" after seeing the new Spring Mini Catalogue. This card was made using the "Dashing" double sided papers with Mellow Moss, Old Olive and Real Red card. It also has Mellow Moss and Old Olive inks.   Using the large and small square punches makes this card simple. It is inspired by a card by "cardsandmore" on SCS.

I made this card because I wanted to  explore water colouring.  Don't look too close, I am only a beginner. This card was made using the Bloomin' with Beauty stamp set.  Night of Navy, Balley Blue and Almost Amethyst card was used.  

Spring Mini Catalogue

I got a sneak peek of the new Spring Catalogue which will be available from the 1st August.  It really is impressive. I have already put in my pre order and can't wait until the new products arrive. I will be able to start making cards straight away because the stamp sets are all pre-cut. Yay!

I am really looking forward to sharing this with you.  If you live in Albany and surrounding areas and would like a copy of the new mini catalogue.  I am happy to deliver one to you at the beginning of August.  If you would like to be the first of your friends to host a workshop using the new products from this Mini Catalogue, contact me and we can make plans. 

Join Stampin' Up!?

If you've ever thought of becoming a Stampin' Up demonstrator, now is a great time.  From the 1 July through to the 15 August,  you will receive $25 of the Starter Kit.  This means that you will receive over $560 worth of fantastic Stampin' Up product for just $299.  You will get a 20% discount off your product purchases (excluding supply items and shipping), with 30% of your first order.  You will also get access to the demonstrator website which is full of great ideas and information, not to mention support from me of course.

If you would like to know more, please contact me for a free no obligations, information pack.

Three Becomes Thirty-Four

Above is the level one hostess set, "So Many Sayings" but you probably have noticed that it isn't mounted on the 3 blocks that are part of the package.  I recently purchase these blocks from another Stampin' Up!  demonstrator whose husband is a carpenter.  Having the stamps individually mounted allows me the versatility of being to pick and choose the stamps I want to use quickly and it is a little easier than highlighting the sentiment I want with a Stampin' Marker.

I think it is great value too.  For $6.50(the cost of the blocks) I have 34 stamps instead of 3.

If you think you would like to do the same with this set, I am happy to pass on the details of where to get the blocks.

Dahlia Card

My friend Peta was kind enough to show me how to do a Dahlia fold and this is one of the cards I made using the Berry Bliss double sided designer papers.  Cardstock colours are Chocolate chip, Close to cocoa, Pretty in pink and Purely pomegranate. I also used the En Francais background stamp with Chocolate chip ink and sponged the edges of the card with Close to cocoa and Purely pomegranate ink. I hope you like it.

Sleepover

My daughter had three friends sleep over on the weekend.   My dh took the girls and my son for a hit of golf which they all really enjoyed.  I tagged along and enjoyed the walk.  

After dinner the girls decided to explore my craft room.  Being creative kept them busy for hours and they continued with this in the morning.   I was pretty sick with the dreaded lurgy so I didn't even think twice about the fact that there were four eleven year olds attacking my precious Stampin' Up products.

I am so glad that I let the girls go free in the craft room.  There enthusiasm about creating was impressive and they were hinting for an invite to come back again next weekend to make cards and boxes again. Above is a photo of what they made.