Rounded Corners using envelope punch board

I often forget that you can do really simple bits to a card to give it a whole different look.  Here I have rounded all the corners - and I think it makes a huge difference to a card compared to square corners.

How did I round the corners I hear you ask?  With the envelope punch board of course!  Not just for envelopes!  The top of the board is where you can punch a rounded corner - nifty!

Here in the not so focused picture (sorry, need to get better at photo taking) you can see the faintly stamped honey comb from the Butterfly Basic set, and I thought it nicely tied in with the black and white background paper which is from the Pretty Petals DSP stack - a great value pack.

The flowers are from the Wild About Flowers stamp set. I am loving that set at the moment and finding it extremely versatile.

 The sentiment is from the Butterfly Basics set as well.  I like the size and also the font of it.

I'd love to hear what you think so please leave a comment if you are able.

Happy crafting.

Sarah

Fun Fold card..

I love fun fold cards!  They are not only fun to make but also fun to give....always nice to give something a little different.

This fold was cased from Dawn Olchefske, she has great videos and they are so easy to follow. It also uses Designer Series Paper for the main card base - something that I've not done often.

I do often try different folds out first on printer paper or paper I'm not too fond of, mainly because sometimes they can be a little tricky and I really don't like wasting beautiful paper. This fold however, wasn't tricky and was very easy and simple to make.

I love the matching flower punch and stamp set - and it comes in a bundle which saves you pennies (Flower Shop bundle).  The solid green background behind the flower uses the Decorative Label punch - a very versatile punch.

I often forget about this punch, the Cupcake Builder Punch, and I'm not too sure why, because goodness it's cute!  The candles inside the card are also punched from the same punch, so a great punch to have!  I've used the top of the cupcake for clouds, popcorn and even tree tops!  So much you can do.

The solid green behind the cupcake if a square piece, with the corners rounded using the top of the envelope punch board - something else I forget to use a lot!  Makes a nice change from square corners.  And for that touch of elegance, don't forget the gold thread! and the rhinestones!

Both cards were made with paper is from a retired paper stack - check out this years though because they are even prettier!




 



I love the smaller card, is a 3 x 3 card and great to have on hand, and I'll be making a few of these to have on hand for Christmas.


Once again this was made with retired paper,  but the new Autumn/winter catalogue has some beautiful papers as does the annual catalogue - so don't forget to check them out.

The sentiment is also from a retired set, but check out the new catalogue for lots more fun ones.  The oval punch and scalloped oval made a great addition to your punch collection, and so easy to use.

I loved these cards and found them lots of fun to make. I hope you do to. 

Any queries please don't hesitate to contact me.

Happy Crafting

Sarah

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Dinosaurs....rawr

If you love dinosaurs then this set is for you.  The set is called No Bones About It and as a photopolymer set is so simple to use.

I love all the dinosaurs in the set and wow what a quick and simple way to make a birthday card. 

Don't forget the footprints!

Kids and adults alike will love it!


A quick post today, but it really is a quick and simple card to make.

Happy Crafting

Sarah

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Wild About Flowers tone on tone

Using the same colour card and ink gives a lovely effect, and also you don't have to really think about it- which is always nice sometimes.

These cards were quick and simple to make using a new incolour, Tip Top Taupe. 

The main picture uses a very easy stamp set to use, Wild About Flowers, and as a two-step stamp set, really easy to line up the stems and flower heads.  The honey comb background comes from the Butterfly Basics set and just adds a little something I think.

The colour additions come from blackberry bliss and a new incolour watermelon wonder, as well as the delightful gold thread.  I love that and have just ordered the same in silver!

The card size is 3 x 3 and a lovely size to give as little thank you cards.  The banners are made with the Triple banner punch, and that is so quick and simple to use, as are the matching butterfly stamps and punches.

One thing I love about Stampin' Up! is the matching stamps and punches- makes life so easy.

Happy crafting

Sarah

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A new addition to the family - The Fine Tip Glue pen

Stampin' Up! have a fantastic range of adhesives; from wet glue through to fast fuse.  My favourite has to be Tombow or the green lidded glue.  This is one of Stampin' Up!s wet glues and it is amazing.  Gives you enough time to wiggle objects or pages about is you need to, but one stuck they are stuck!

I often buy cheaper glues, mainly because I often run out of Stampin' Up ones!  However everytime I do it, I am disappointed. They seem to work fine at first, but after a few days I realise that my cards look a bit different, and then I realise something has dropped off or moved!


Well, in the new Autumn/Winter catalogue Stampin' Up! have added a new addition to the family- the fine tip glue pen!

Here's a little video from Stampin' Up! to show you how it works.

Isn't that amazing. It works wonderfully on those smaller items and with the needle in the lid it doesn't close up!

What adhesives do you like to use? 

To purchase any of the Stampin' Up! adhesives just follow the links to my shop and you will even see a section just for adhesives - it is that easy.

Any queries just get in touch!


Sarah

Jingle All the Way Bundle - video

I love this set!  I think that it makes really elegant cards and wow, so simple but effective.

Check out another Stampin' Up! video showcasing this wonderful set.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdjVTGrny60

Happy Watching!


Sarah


Here's the bundle link for both the wood and clear stamp sets + dies

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Parties or Classes....

Would you rather a free party to learn about Stapmin' Up! or a class in your own home - which would suit you best?

Parties

You have probably heard of Avon Parties or even Tupperware Parties but did you know that you can also have a Stampin' Up! Party?

What other way then to get a group of friends together and have a party to learn all about the wonderful products that Stampin' Up! have as well as making a creation of your own...I know I'd like to go to one!

If you live within the Reading area or close surrounds contact me to arrange for a  party in your own home - you provide the friends (and perhaps a refreshment for your guests) and I provide all the crafting supplies. 

As the host if you get sufficient sales you will be able to choose free items up to a certain value.  The value depends on how much you sell. 

Parties cost you nothing, except those refreshments of course!   So get a group of friends together and contact me today.



Classes

If you would rather have a class with your friends in your own home, I too am happy to provide this. 

Normally this would be a 2 hour class making 2 cards and 1 3D project for a cost of £10 per person, minimum of 4 people.

I will provide all the materials for you and your other classmates, you just need to provide the venue, classmates and perhaps a light refreshment.

What better way to extend your papercrafting skills than having a class in the comfort of your own home?

Get in touch to book a class before the Christmas rush!

Happy Crafting

Sarah