Stampin’ Up Saturday ~ Reason to Smile

Today I’ve used a set of stamps, that is only available during the month of August, to make a pretty ‘Thankyou’ card and treat holder.

Sticking with last week’s colour scheme, I stamped one of the flowers in Pool Party to decorate this mini milk carton. The seam binding makes the perfect fastening.

Then I added Calypso Coral for the card and a sentiment in Soft Suede. Finishing off with a scalloped border and some lovely ruffled ribbon.

I stamped the image for the carton in Calypso Coral, then picked up some of the ink, using a blender pen, to colour it in. Adding Lucky Limeade for the stem.

I’ve used just two of the seven stamps included in this set. It’s available in wood mount at £18.95 or Clear mount at £14.95. Even better, if you place an order for £60 you can get it absolutely free.

Paired with a sentiment set, it can be used to make a wide variety of cards. With this in mind, I’ve put together another bundle for you.

• Curly Cute sentiment stamp set in wood mount ~ £20.95
• Scallop Edge Border punch ~ £14.25
• Calypso Coral inkpad ~ £4.95
• Pool Party inkpad ~ £4.95
• Soft Suede inkpad ~ £4.95
• Lucky Limeade inkpad ~ £4.95
• Multi purpose Liquid Glue ~ £3.25
• Blender Pen ~ £2.65
• Reason to Smile wood mount set ~ FREE (worth £18.95)

I will also give you a pre cut kit to make two each of the card and treat holder, including the ribbons. You’ll have everything you need to get started right away. All this for £60 (plus £4.95 P+P) which is excellent value and a great starter kit.

If you’re a seasoned stamper and already have your own acrylic blocks, then you might prefer to have both stamp sets in the clear mount version. In which case you can choose an extra inkpad colour. The scallop border could also be swapped for any other punch worth £14.25. They can be found in the catalogue on p.116-118

If you’d like to order this bundle, get a catalogue, or ask a question about anything I’ve featured today then you can contact me at angelfishcrafts{at}gmail{dot}com

PS I used the Mini Milk Carton die to make my treat holders and the beach huts I showed earlier in the week. It is possible to make one by cutting and scoring a piece of card. I’m putting together a tutorial and will share it next week.

Summertime Photography Scavenger Hunt 2012

Rinda is hosting a link up party for those participating in her fantastic scavenger hunt. I wasn’t going to take part today, but having popped in to see what others have captured so far, I changed my mind!

As soon as I saw Rinda’s list for this year, I knew I wanted to join in. I’ve been saving it for the summer holidays, so that we can all have the fun of searching. I did take one photo in advance though, as I wasn’t sure I’d get another glimpse of a bride.

This was captured as the evening do was beginning and guests were moving from the restaurant below into the rooms above. It was raining and the bride was very animated, so this was the best of the bunch. Blur aside, I like the fact that it captures a few other details of the evening.

One down, twenty to go. It’s not to late to join in. Go check it out.

I’ll be back this evening with my usual Stampin’ Up Saturday post.

Friday Find ~ Happy Drawing

I’m very lucky that both my children love drawing. If the weather is poor during the school holiday, I can get out the paper and pencils and know they will be happy.

This 1970 book by Ed Emberley is brilliant for children (and adults) even if they think they can’t draw. I remember it from my childhood and it is still in print 40 years on.

Imagine my excitement when I discovered that there is now a line from Cloud 9 Fabrics, called Happy Drawing, featuring Ed’s designs. I *may* have clapped!

If you have children to entertain over the next few weeks, you might be interested in Mark Kistler’s Online Video Art Academy. There are quite a few free lessons to choose from and you can also find him on youtube.

Just before I go, I want to give Clair a shout out. She is running a free class over at Obstinate Pursuit, for anyone who would like to have a go at sewing on their scrapbook pages or cards. Be sure to check it out.

I’ll be back tomorrow with Stampin’ Up Saturday. Like today, my post probably won’t appear until the evening. Note to self: schedule posts for the summer holidays.

What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday? #165

I’m home alone this afternoon, which is a rare occurrence during the summer holidays. I’ve made use of the time to cut and emboss a bunch of card kits.

There’s a bit of a production line going on. The cards that they make can be seen here, if you’re interested.

I made these little beach huts, complete with mini bunting, a few weeks ago and forgot to share them. Can you spot the deliberate silly mistake? I stuck the doors on before folding and the roof faces the wrong way! Ah well, you live and learn.

To see what everyone else has going on in their workspace today, head on over to Julia’s place and all will be made clear.

Stampin’ Up Saturday ~ Mixed Bunch #4

This week I’ve got a final selection of mini cards using this stamp set and a special offer bundle for you. Not forgetting the winners of last week’s give away.

I love this combination of Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Very Vanilla, so summery.

Here I’ve added some Lucky Limeade ribbon and cute Everyday Enchantment brads.

This one uses the butterfly technique I showed you last week. My personal favourite.

I’ve put together a bundle featuring the Mixed Bunch stamp set, Blossom punch, Calypso Coral inkpad and a pack of self adhesive Pearls. As an added bonus, until July 31st, you’ll receive two 10 metre reels of organdy ribbon in Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade and a tub of 30 Everyday Enchantment printed brads.

You’ll also get a pre-cut kit to make all four cards I’ve shared today. Including cardstock in the three colours shown, ready embossed where needed, die cut shapes, twine and mini envelopes. You’ll just need adhesive and a pair of scissors.

It’s available in clear mount rubber for £45 plus £2.95 UK postage and packing. If you’d prefer the wood mount version that is £5 extra.

If you’d like this special deal please contact me at angelfishcrafts{at}gmail{dot}com

And finally, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The winners are:

1. Jaki Morris
2. Tigs
3. Allycat

Congratulations! If you’re a winner, please could you email me with your address and I’ll get the packages sent out early next week. Thankyou.

Friday Find ~ Summer List

We’re a week into the summer holidays now and it’s all been pretty chilled out so far. The sun has shone and we’ve all enjoyed not being in the whole school routine. We always spend the first week sorting out the bedrooms. Clearing out old toys and outgrown clothes and sifting through the school work to see what needs to be kept.

Over the weekend we’ll make our plans for the next five weeks. The list won’t be quite as impressive looking as this one from whatever… but I think it helps to stop the long summer from just disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Hope the sun is shining with you.

PS If you want a few ideas for keeping your children/grandchildren entertained, then you can find my posts from last year here and here.

What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday #164

Another late appearance this week. It’s the school holidays here and I’m making the most of being able to spend time with my children. They had friends over this afternoon, so I took the opportunity to use up all the scraps left over from the cards I made at the weekend.

Here are a couple of the resulting cards. Only 3 x 3” and very quick to put together. I have some brads and ribbons, like the ones in the picture, to give away and it’s open until midnight Friday. You just need to be a follower and leave a comment here.

The peg bag from last week is on hold as I seem to have misplaced a vital part of my sewing machine. No doubt it will turn up somewhere unexpected.

Head on over to Julia’s place to see what everyone else has been up to today.