Stampin' Up! UK Wedding Ideas

 It's been rather too long since I blogged, but I've been suffering with my health for a long time and like most Mums I've soldiered on and put it down to motherhood, but recently discovered it was a little more than that and so slowly I'm on the mend. Nothing serious, but it's left me unable to keep up with life.  

That said Martin and I recently went to a friend's wedding. I knew the colour scheme as I was involved with the design and supply of materials.  I made her and her new hubby a card to match and wrapped the Project Life Album I made for them in similar colours, but used Stampin' Up! 's new Festive Designer Kraft paper rolls to wrap it in.  The flowers are made using the Spiral Flower Originals die on page 233 of the annual catalogue and the leaves are the retired Little Leaves sizzlit. 

Colours on the day were basic grey, smoky slate, blushing bride (how appropriate!!) and whisper white.  My card also features Teeny Tiny Sentiments and Gorgeous Grunge stamp sets along with a stencil made using the Hexagon Hive frame lit and Beautiful Wings embosslit for the butterflies.  

Please bare with me as I get more organised and back in control but do keep popping by to see my posts.  Thanks for your patience. 

Hugs Zx

Happy Birthday Gracie!

Today Charlie's at his friend Grace's birthday party.  She's been his friend since they were born, her mum and I were in the same ante-natal class with our first two and then the friendship has continued between us all.  They will be celebrating the party at a falconry centre and so I couldn't resist the urge to use our cute owl punch.  You can turn this little fellow out in all sorts of colours and outfits and all you need in addition is the two step bird punch for his wings.  My bunting is from the Party This Way set and the lettering is Just Perfect Alphabet set which is really useful as it big enough, but small enough if that makes sense.  Balloons are always good for parties and so these are from Crazy for Cupcakes with the sentiment from the same set and I used a marker pen to pick out the parts of the sentiment I required. 

My butterflies from the new Beautiful Embosslit turned out to be perfect to mask a little hiccup, because whether you are a beginner or a little more experienced we all make mistakes, but the beauty of papercrafting is you can usually find a way around those inky finger smudges!!!!!

Have a great party Gracie and you all have a wonderful Sunday!!!!

Hugs Zx

Stampin ' Up ! Summer Mini 2011 Blog Hop

zoe tant stmapin up demonstrator

Welcome to my blog Stamping Scene.

With the UK Stampin ' Up ! summer mini 2011 now up and running the demonstrators of In Love with Stamping are running several blog hops today to showcase all the fabby new products on offer.  If you're on my link you've come from Anthea's blog  and so welcome to my little offering of Mini Heaven.  Above is an origami pattern I followed in greenhouse gala dsp and it's decorated with a flower made using the new build a blossom stamp set and blossom petals punch.  The daffodil delight taffeta ribbon is really easy to tie into cute little bows which finish off this fun 'dish'. 

This gift set features the use of the big shot, beautiful wings embosslit, beautiful butterflies die, scallop envelope die, decorative label punch and four frames stamp set which are all new products in the MINI!

Here's a closer view of each project.

Finally here's a card I've made specially for my mum for Sunday.  She doesn't 'do'  the internet and so I don't need to worry about sharing it with you. 

Here you can see another example of the build a blossom stamp set, blossom petals punch and bitty buttons which are clear but can be customised by using the co-ordinating punches to add your own colour.

If you like what you've seen and would like a closer look or even a play with some products then why not consider joining my new techniques club starting in May.  Email me for details and you can either be an internet virtual player or visit me for a monthly technique class.  You will earn free product, free catalogues and idea book and hostess spend.  It's great fun and you get to try before you buy. 

If you particularly like the big shot and decide to buy it from me from now through May I'll include in your purchase the standard premium crease pad or an embossing folder of your choice.  You'll also be entered into a prize draw with prizes ranging from stamp sets to ribbon to big shot accessories.

I hope you've enjoyed my mini offering and now I'll pass you over to my lovely team mate Emma who has some other wow samples to share with you.  Emma's also got links to the 3 other blog hops.

Thanks for checking in and see you again soon.

Happy crafting

The New Summer Mini is here!!!

zoe tant stampin up demonstrator

The all singing all dancing Summer 2011 mini catalogue is now live! You can place an order at any time just email me or call.  Click on the catalogue image and have a browse because the new products and stamp sets are really fantastic.  The Big Shot, a die cutting machine,  is a must if you want to expand your crafting tool kit.  It's a more than useful tool for papercrafters, quilters and stitchers!  It gives flexibility and variety to your projects and can speed up the process often being able to cut through up to 8 layers of fabric, cardstock or other materials.  There are also several exclusive dies, embossing folders and embosslits which as usual co-ordinate with other Stampin' Up! products.  Take a look you wont be disappointed.

Above is  a quick project to get you in the mood.

Using the greenhouse gala dsp I've made a simple backdrop to my card.  I've used the versamarker to highlight the centre of the flowers and embossed them with clear emboss powder.  The butterflies have been created using the big shot and beautiful wings embosslit and I've added pearls.  My sentiment is a retired rub on and my base card is peach parfait with pear pizzazz matt layer.  Quick and simple!

If you'd like a hard copy of the mini please contact me a martin.tant@homecall.co.uk

Back soon with some more examples and there'll be a blog hop here tomorrow so even more inspiration available.  Don't forget to come back tomorrow!

Hugs Zx