Playing with fabric

So for my last demo of the work shop i showed the ladies a selection of SU fabrics and what i made with it.

First off was a wreath i made for Rebecca

Next is a altered picture frame that i made again for Rebecca as i fed up of loosing all her hair slides and bobbles can be hung from the hooks.

And last is a little cute desk cady. This was inspired from seeing similar on pinterest. I couldnt find a direct link to the original or instructions so just whinged it. Not bad for a non sew'er.

Materials used

• 122335: Flirtatious designer fabric
• 115950:Bigz clear die, Scallop Square

Hope these makes have inspired you to order some beautiful fabric and crack out that dusty sewing machine or give a bit of upcycling ago like i did with my frame.

TFL

Sarah



Work shop make and takes

So here are the make and take's the ladies at my recent workshop made.

A gift bag and matching tag

 

 

 

Materials Used

• 124276: Crumb cake 12 x 12 card stock
• 121686: Early Expresso A4 Card stock
• 106550: Very vanilla A4 Card stock
• 122357: Beau Chateau designer paper
• 119670: Classic stampin pad, Early expresso
• 119668: Classic stampin pad, Marina Mist
• 119864: Round tab punch
• 119856: Scallop Oval punch
• 101406: Jet black stazon
• 120516: Perfect Punches stamps
• 124164: Everything eleanor stamps
• Non SU ribbon as i havent got any yet!
And a simple card


Materials Used
• 21685: Crumb cake A4 card stock 
• 119670: Classic stampin pad, Early expresso
• 122647: Creative elements stamps
• 101406: Jet black stazon
• 103133: Classic stampin pad, Real red
• 106549: Whisper white A4 Card stock

They ladies had great fun getting creative and inky

TFL

Sarah



 

 

A simple scrapbook page and a mini

Demo 3. A simple scrapbook page
I wanted to show the ladies that SU is more than just stamps and card making and they can be used on scrapbook pages, mini albums and even for making your own embellishments.

Embossed butterflies direct to 12 x 12 as background

More background embossing and handmade embossed embellishments.

More embossed embellishments and paper catherdral windows to add a bright bit of decoration.

Materials Used

• 124298: Soft Suede 12 x 12 card stock
• 121686: Early expresso A4 Card stock
• 121685: Crumb cake A4 card stock
• 106550: Very vanilla A4 card stock
• 125407: Attic boutique designer paper
• 119670: Classic stampin pad, Early expresso
• 109133: Stampin embossing powder, Black
• 109132: Stampin embossing powder, White
• 109130: Stampin embossing powder, Clear
• Non SU chipboard
• 114526: Sizziz originals Dies, Circles#2
• 119850:1 3/4" Circle punch
• 125598: Framelets Dies, Labels collection
• 113463: Sizzix Bigz dies, Top Note
• 122647: Creative elements stamps
• 120516: Perfect punches
• 119864: Round tab punch
• 122976: Ruffled ribbon, calypso coral

And a quick mini. This was going to be a make and take but i ran out of designer paper so i showed the ladies how to make the album and showed how to decorate with paper and stamps then demonstrated a emboss resist technique on the tags for the pockets.

TFL

Sarah

Simple card

This was my second demo at the work shop.

Demo 2. Simple card.
I showed the ladies another method for colouring in stamped images using a aqua painter brush and a ink pad.

Materials used

• 121688: Basic black A4 card stock
• 106550: Very vanilla A4 card stock
• 124391: Pool party A4 cars stock
• 101406: Jet black stazon
• 125407: Attic Boutique designer paper
• 119670: Classic stampin pad, Early Expresso
• 119668: Classic stampin pad, Marina mist
• 119667: Classic stampin pad, Daffodil delight
• 105217: Classic stampin pad, Certainly celery
• Non SU ribbon
• 125574: Pool party baker's twine
• 103954: Aqua painters
• 120534: Happiness Shared stamps

I just love the brown, blue and yellow colour combi in this card, so fresh

TFL

Sarah

Work shop update: projects

I have just wrote a huge post, 2 and a half hours worth, then blogger decided to corrupt it as i was nearly done. I am so annoyed now. So instead i will bring you a project each time and we will see if blogger likes that any better.

Demo 1. Gift card/ wallet

Materials Used

• 124276: Crumb cake 12 x 12 card stock
• 106550: Very vanilla A4 Card stock
• 116203: Pink pirouette A4 Card stock
• 122357: Beau Chateau designer paper
• 119670: Classic stampin pad, Early expresso
• 111838: Classic stampin pad, Pink pirouette
• 125598: Framelet Dies, Labels collection
• 119868: 1" circle punch
• 119859: Extra large Oval Punch
• 101406: Jet black stazon
• 125482: Bordering on romance stamps
• 120516: Perfect Punches stamps
• 124164: Everything eleanor stamps
• Non SU ribbon as i havent got any yet!

TFL

Sarah

Busy busy busy

So i havent forgotten my SU blog already. I have my first workshop tomorrow so lots of beavering away in the craft pit making samples, trying out ideas for make and takes etc. My poor craft room is such a state at the moment, stepping room only.

So after tomorrow i will be back with lots to show and pics if the ladies will cooperate, lol

Memories Canvas

I have now come to the end of my beau chateau paper collection but i want to show you what i used it on. This was mainly made from the scraps of my previous projects. I used a large canvas, 10" x 22", used the reverse, added some chipboard dividers to make a faux printers tray.

I love how it turned out in the end despite it taking days to make, lots of happy accidents.

TFL

Sarah

Cherish

I have another project using elegent eleanor and beau chataux. I know you are probably getting bored with it now but i love how versatile both products are and i am sure you will agree not one project looks the same.

So for this project i utilised an inexpensive Ikea mirror to make a photo frame. The subjects are my DH and our 19 month old Rebecca. It was a beautiful photo that needed centre stage.

I just have one more project using both products and then i am done and shall be moving onto another designer paper pack, lol

TFL

Sarah

There's a paper party going on

For the month of June, If you purchase three packs of paper (from a select few), you can choose another from the list absolutely free. More info on the papers included in the offer can be found {HERE}. 

And if you host a party during June or July and the product sales exceed £325, you will not only receive £50 hostess £££'s to spend as you wish but you will ALSO GET ANOTHER £30 HOSTESS POUNDS!! So in summery this means you can pick £80 worth of products all for FREE!

So what are you waiting for, stock up from the summer mini or main catalogue now or contact me for a workshop.

Sarah

Eleanor continued

So i couldnt resist another little play with my stamps yesterday. I improved on time yesterday, just an hour for the 2 cards but i did have all my parts made from the day before, lol.

A large congratulations card

And a thanks notelet card made from the scraps



And here is the trilogy together. Dont they look nice. I can see these as wedding cards.

TFL

Sarah

My first SU project

So i was itching to have a play with my new goodies. I had so many ideas floating around so after sketching them out and pondering, i settled for some cards. Why might you ask as i am not a cardmaker really, lol, but i thought they would be the quickest option as i only had a few hours whilst Rebecca napped.

Well, 4 hours later, stretched over the day, i managed to make a card, lol. I am very pleased with how it turned out. It is very ME, in blues, browns and light pinks.

Products Used

• Designer Series Paper:Beau Chateau, 122357
• A4 Smooth Card Stock: Whisper white, 106549
• A4 Smooth Card Stock: Early Espresso, 121686
• Perfect Punches Stamp, 120516
• Everything Eleanor, 124164
• Uni-ball Signo gel pen:White, 105021
• Jet Black Ink Pad, 101406
• Baker's Twine: Pool Party, 125574
• Classic Stampin pad: Certainly Celery, 105217
• Classic Stampin pad: Pretty in pink, 101301
• Classic Stampin pad: Marina Mist, 119668
• Classic Stampin Pad: Early Espesso
• Punch: Large Oval, 119855

I have another couple of cards on my desk, the start of a home decor project and the makings of a layout. At the speed i am creating at the moment, pop back in a fortnight, lol

But on a serious note, i hope this card has inspired you to hit a SU catalogue, and remember i am happy to take your order.

TFL

Sarah