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Easter Cupcakes

2011-04-15T18:10:00.000+01:00

Long time no see!!

I'm going to try and blog at least once a week to keep

you all updated.

Here's the first.....

a batch of Easter cupcakes ready for us to take to the Salvation Army

hall tomorrow for the all day cafe event.

I treated myself to a new professional icing set from Lakeland

that has wonderful large nozzles perfect for creating those large swirls

on top of cupcakes.

I think it worked really well.

What do you think???

Sarah x

Girly Birthday

2011-03-11T20:52:00.000Z

After such a manic week I have found time to

show you this card I made for our niece who's birthday is today.

I've used a mix of stash from my draws as I'm trying to use up stuff rather than buy

anymore, well for a little while anyway!!!

The image is coloured using my promarkers and I've added the

chunky flower and ribbon for more interest and texture.

Tomorrow we are off to cousin David's farm to see all the new lambs.

Here's hoping it doesn't rain!!

Sarah x

Party Time!

2011-03-07T13:09:00.000Z

It's almost party time again as Samuel's 7th birthday is just around the corner.

Now that makes me feel old, particularly as we have just remembered

the twins 8th anniversary!!

Now being a mega Lego fan he is having some friends round to

build Lego City, so of course the invites had to be Lego.

The other side has all the details on and so I'm not going to show it.

Now I have to turn my mind to his cake, yes a Lego cake!!!!

I'm off to catch up on some housework.

Sarah x

Milkshake Cupcakes

2011-03-03T13:46:00.000Z

Yummy!!!

These are cute mini milkshake cupcakes with strawberry milkshake

icing, topped with crispie chocolate balls!

Making you feel hungry???

I'm finishing off costumes for the boys today and I'm hoping to find a bit of time

to do at least 1 scrapbook journal page.

I'm hoping I can get some photography done over the weekend too.

I'll be back with pictures for you.

Sarah x

Cool Boy Birthday

2011-03-02T10:51:00.000Z

Hello!!

Here is a quick card that I made super fast in about 5 mins before

Samuel went to a friends birthday party at the weekend.

The image is coloured using my Promarkers and the papers I used are

from the Smirk range that Samuel chose for me to make his birthday

invitations with.

I've been busy digging around in charity shops sorting costumes for

World Book Day dress up at school.

Almost done, just a little creativity required now!!!!

I'll show you pictures later in the week.

Sarah x

Mix and Match

2011-02-27T13:42:00.001Z

Afternoon!

I've 2 special scrapbook pages to show you today.

These are for a special album I have been trying to do for the last 8 years!!

These pages are made with some bargain kits I found in TK Maxx

not long after the January sales.

They are from American Crafts and were such a bargain price that I got 2!!

One for a boy and one for a girl.

I'm combinimg the 2 kits to make an album for my twins.

I'm so tired today, Samuel was up in the night with a high temp and up early again

this morning.

Which was bad planning, as it was my turn to do the All Age Worship meeting

this morning. Thankfully I was well prepared and it seemed to go well!!!!

It's (hopefully) back to school tomorrow so we have loads to do

so I best get on with it.

I'll be back tomorrow with a card to show you.

Sarah x

Birthday Tilda

2011-02-23T09:18:00.000Z

Morning!!

Hope you're enjoying your half term holiday!

The boys have a busy week planned with 2 days at holiday club

doing all sorts of fab stuff including circus skills, while I'm at home getting some paperwork done!!

This is the card I made the other week for one of Ben's little girl friends.

I've somewhat neglected my Magnolia stamps so I am trying to make up for lost time.

This little one was still in it's packet!!!!

The papers are a selection out of my draw along with the other bits used.

I'm hoping to start working on Samuel's birthday invites this week as it's getting ever closer!

Baking and dvd's are on todays to do list.

Sarah x

Spread the Love!

2011-02-17T13:14:00.000Z

In an amongst all the busy hectic stuff I've made 65 bookmarks

for the church youth group Electrify to use at the meeting they lead just before

Valentines day.

I kept them simple and used the Stampin'Up heart punches

and a heart stamp from the Simply Said stamp set to decorate the top of the

bookmark.

They used the bookmarks to spread the love!!!

They seemed to be appreciated by everyone who took one

along with the yummy heart chocs!

Well the boys have been kitted out with new glasses, and very smart they look too,

but today was my turn!!!

All this reading is starting to take it's toll on my eyes and I was told today

that my muscles in my eyes are getting weaker.

I'll show you my specs when I pick them up next week.

Sarah x

Valentines Bliss

2011-02-16T09:26:00.000Z

Well Valentines has passed for another year (did you get spoilt?).

So I thought I ought to show you the card I made for Jonathan.

I lacked inspiration this year until I started playing around with these

yummy vintage papers.

I added some hearts from the Simply Said stamp set and used my heart punches.

Ruffled ribbon for some texture and the Bliss stamp from my free

Stampin'Up stamp set.

Well I have a busy week, I have already sorted Ben with his new glasses,

I've been into school for stay and play, I have almost finished my first essay

on womens ministry and we have several meetings this week for our officership

application!!

Plus at some point I have to fit in all the usual stuff!

Best crack on with it.

Sarah x

Believe Again

2011-02-13T15:02:00.000Z

Hello!

Long time no see!

Here are some more cards that I made at Julies Jems day

using the Just Believe stamp set.

I've spent some time this week doing all sorts of stuff including

sorting out my craft space.

I've loads of things I had forgotten I had.

So I've started using them.

You'll see the results this week.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

Sarah x

Cupcake Crazy!!

2011-02-06T14:54:00.000Z

Well, not quite cupcake crazy!!

This is the cupcake that Julie gave us all at the Jems all day

training, and it was very yummy!!! (didn't do the diet any good!!)

And look at the cute matching little bag we made.

I think I shall make some more of these for gift bags.

They are the perfect size to hold some of the miniture toiletries from

Boots or The Body Shop.

Here's a close up of the lovely cupcake just to tempt you all!!!

I have loads of crafty things to do this week including a

65 bookmarks to make for church, several birthday cards to make,

and I need to make a start on Samuel's birthday invitations.

I also need to find time to finish hubby's valentines card.

So hopefully I'll have loads to show you!!

Sarah x

Just Believe!

2011-02-01T11:28:00.000Z

Good morning!

Here is the first of my posts to show you what I got up to on Saturday

when I spent the day with Julie and her Jems!

We had a fab day of craft and chat.

I love this card, the colours are fab!!

Crumb Cake, Early Esspresso, Old Olive and Melon Mambo.

Both cards were made using the very lovely Just Believe stamp set

from Stampin'Up.

I had a lovely day with the Jems catching up and saying farewell

to my team mates. Not that they will get rid of me completely ; )

I'll be back tomorrow to share some more pics with you.

Sarah x

Twinkle Twinkle!

2011-01-28T12:48:00.000Z

Hello!

I've a card to show you today.

It's the card I made for the dedication of our friends latest addition.
The image is from a stamp I have had for ages, but it's very cute!

I've used muted blues and browns for this card, great for baby cards.

I've added pearls to add some glamour and a small amount of glitter

to the stars on the sentiment.

I have loads of cards to make over the next few days on top of

everything I need to get done!!!

Best get on as I need to get my craft bag ready for tomorrow's trip down the road to

see Julie and the lovely Jems for the last time :(

I'll fill you in on what we get up to on Monday.

Sarah x

Hold My Hand

2011-01-25T10:12:00.000Z

I have another Bible study journal page to show you.

I've used a picture of Samuel's tiny hand taken shortly after he was born.

I can't believe he was so small!

I've kept this page nice and simple as the focus is the picture

and the Bible verse.

For those of you that are interested the bible verse I've used is

Psalm 37 v 23 & 24.

I'm having a busy week.

We are getting closer to a result on the planning permission for our church cafe,

so I spent the day yesterday at a local supplier to the catering trade

talking all things cafe, from fancy coffee machines, cups and teaspoons to display counters

and milk jugs!!

I am in the process of writing a VERY long shopping list!!

I'll be back tomorrow with something else crafty.

Sarah x

Birthday Page

2011-01-20T16:10:00.000Z

Hello, sorry for the late post!!

Jonathan and I have spent most of today at the Salvation Army Hall

with the over 60's group, finding out what they get up to.

Here is another scrapbook page but this time it's a 6x6 page.

This one is for the boys album.

I haven't yet finished my next Bible study journel page!!!

Hopefully it will be ready to show you tomorrow.

This layout uses the brilliant Party This Way stamp set from Stampin'Up,

great for all things birthday!

The picture is of Ben's 1st birthday party, can't believe we have just had

his 5th!

Speaking of the kids, time to feed them again.

Enjoy your evening.

Sarah x

2 Little Monkeys!

2011-01-18T08:02:00.000Z

Here is a card I made at the weekend for our God-Daughters

2nd birthday.

The monkeys are appropriate as she can be a little monkey, just like all

toddlers!!

I'm trying to use up scraps of card and papers from my drawer and scraps

of ribbons too!

I seem to have loads, I'm sure I hadn't put that much in the drawer!!

I'll be back tomorrow with another scrapbook page for my journel.

Sarah x

Scrapbook Journel

2011-01-17T11:44:00.000Z

Good Morning.

Well you may have noticed a few changes I've made to my blog.

Sadly due to the many commitments I have and the very busy year ahead

I have had to resign from being a Stampin'Up demonstrator.

It's very sad and it hasn't been an easy decision to make,

but I know that it is the right thing to do.

But don't panic, I will hopefully still find the time to blog and craft.

And of course you can follow us through our journey into officership,

our move to London and beyond.

One of the things I have to do over the next few months is to keep both

a prayer and bible study journel.

Well what better way to for a crafter to keep a journel that to create

a scrapbook.

Here is the first one!

I'm using the blog 365 Promises (link is in my side bar) for prompts for my bible study.

Then I am picking my fav of the weeks passages to scrap and reflect on.

Plus it's also a gret of me doing something creative with all these

photos I have!!

Funnily enough there will be more of these over the next weeks and months!

Sarah x

Changes Ahead!!

2011-01-12T08:49:00.000Z

Due to illness I have nothing crafty to show you today,

but you may have noticed that I have started to make a few changes

to my blog.

There will be more made over the next few days

so make sure you pop back to check them out and tell me what

you think.

Sarah x

Sale-a-bration is here!

2011-01-11T19:50:00.000Z

It's Sale-A-Bration time again at Stampin' Up!, and friends, fresh ideas, and free product is what it's all about!

Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new demonstrators the opportunity to earn fantastic, limited-edition products they'll enjoy for years to come. This year, you can choose from the following exclusive stamp sets:

Bliss

Punch Bunch

So Happy for You

Sweet Summer

Spend
You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you spend £45 on Stampin' Up! merchandise (product sales before shipping and handling). There's no limit—for every £45 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!

Host
You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you host a workshop of at least £300 (product sales before handling and shipping)—this is in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

Join
During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set—a value of up to £44.95—from our current Idea Book and Catalogue!

Sale-a-bration runs until 28th February so don't miss your chance.

Email me with your order sarah.pitts@blueyonder.co.uk and I'll sort the rest for you.

Sarah x

Lets Eat Cake!!

2011-01-10T10:12:00.000Z

Good Morning!

Sorry for not having posted for a few days,

our house has been very busy last week and over the weekend.

Full of birthday fun for Ben.

The picture above is Ben's birthday cake.

Now I have to confess I didn't make the cake as I was soooo busy but

I did decorate it.

Watch out this week for some changes to my blog.

Sarah x

Ooooh!!

2011-01-04T20:59:00.000Z

Would you be suprised if I told you how busy we

have been, even though the boys only went back to school today!!

Wednesday is Ben's 5th birthday!

I can't believe he will be 5, my little man is growing up!

This is the card I have made for his birthday.

He loves Toy Story, in particular the aliens.

Great excuse to get my punches out and create.

This afternoon I managed to make these cute cupcakes.

Yummy lemon, Ben's favourite flavour.

Think I might put one in his lunch box school tomorrow.

Sarah x

Christmas Wishes

2010-12-24T10:50:00.000Z

Well Christmas Eve is finally here.

Are you ready for the big day????

We are just about.

We are off up to the Salvation Army hall to prep

all the veggies and set tables ready to feed approx 45

people their Christmas dinner.

It will be a busy but amazing day sharing with those who need

most.

I hope your Christmas is filled with love and fun

and that the time you spend together as a family will

be filled with blessings.

Happy Christmas to you all.

Sarah x

Chocolate Box

2010-12-21T16:26:00.000Z

Hello.

Well that's it, school has finished for Christmas

so I can officially relax and enjoy the

holidays with the boys.

One job we still have to do is deliver some pressies

to our local friends.

These are what I have made this year.

Santa boxes full of chocs!!! Yummm!

They are made using my fav SU colour Cherry Cobbler

and loads of the fab SU punches with some Dazzling Diamonds glitter

for a bit glitz!

Right time to watch the CBeebies panto with the boys.

Sarah x

Teachers Cards

2010-12-20T13:51:00.000Z

Hello!

Hope you had a good weekend.

Today I though I would show you the cards I made for the boys

to take to school for their teachers.

I love this snowman!!

He is joined by some retired Stampin'Up papers, some

lovely ribbon from the new catalogue

and the sentiment is from the lovely Contempo Christmas

stamp set.

Here is a closer look at our frosty friend.

Perfect for this weather!!!!!

Stay warm and safe.

Sarah x

Wrapped and Ready!

2010-12-18T18:48:00.000Z

Hello!

Hope you are having a good weekend.

We have had yet more snow and with us all being rather tired

and abit under the weather we decided we would stay

at home today.

We have done some jobs and I've managed to make my first batch of mince pies.

Looks like they won't last long though!!!

Anyway here is a picture of the teachers gifts all wrapped up in organza bags

with the hand made tags ready or the boys to take

to school.

I made the holly and berries using my Stampin'Up punches.

Right I'm off for an early night in the hope I feel a little

more myself ready for a busy Sunday with the boys

Nativity at Church.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Sarah x

Teacher Gifts

2010-12-17T09:28:00.000Z

Hello!

Sorry for not blogging, the last week or so has run away with me.

What with 2 school Nativities, 3 Christmas parties,

final preparation for Christmas and illness I've had little time.

I finally managed to make the gifts for the boys teachers.

I've had this kit in my craft desk for a while but I've never used it!!!

So I decided it was perfect for these gifts.

I think these little calenders are cute and will look great hung up by the

teachers desk.

Sorry for such a short post but I've another busy day

with school things, appointments and the all important church Nativity

rehearsal.

Have a good day.

Sarah x

Little Gift

2010-12-07T10:49:00.000Z

Good Morning!!!

I've turned my attention to making little gifts and lots of them

for family, friends and teachers!

These cute little note pads were a bargain and didn't really

look much.

I've transformed them by covering them with Newsprint Designer Series Paper.

The paper is edged with Pink Pirouette ink

and has a piece of Pretty in Pink card decorated with

the lovely corner punch.

The felt flowers are sadly retired but I have a few that

needed using up and they are perfect for these little gifts.

I've also added some rhinestones to give a bit of bling!!!

Right I'm off to school this afternoon to go back to the classroom

to learn phonics with Ben.

Enjoy your day.

Sarah x

More Snow!

2010-12-04T14:12:00.000Z

Yes we have had more snow and 2 days off school!!

So we made the most of our time and made a snowman......

....meet Mr Flakes!!

Hope you manage to stay warm this weekend.

I'll have some Christmas crafty things to show you soon.

Sarah x

Class Cancelled

2010-12-01T14:40:00.001Z

Sadly due to the very bad weather

I am cancelling tomorrows card class.

I don't want anyone to put themselves at risk by venturing out.

It's been so bad that school closed early (after opening at 9:45!) and I

had to walk a 4 mile round trip to pick up the boys!!

This was the scene on the way to school.

And buy the time we got back to our village this was the amount of snow on top

of my car!! Which we had used this morning to get to school!!!

We have had about 10inches now and it is still snowing!!!

It isn't meant to stop until some time tomorrow!

So stay inside and wrap up warm.

Sarah x

December's Simply Scrappin' Club Kit

2010-12-01T11:27:00.000Z

So here it is December's kit!

The kit includes

2 12x12 sheets of Crumb Cake Card

2 A4 sheets of Baja Breeze Card

2 A4 sheets Cherry Cobbler Card

1 12x12 sheet Baja Breeze double sided patterned paper

1 pack of flat backed basic pearls (150)

1 meter Whisper White Organza Ribbon

Plus a Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler (not shown)

and a Scrappin' Club ideas sheet to help get you started (not shown)

Payment for the kit can be made by Paypal using the Buy Now button on my blog, cheque or cash on collection.

Kits will be sent out the first week of December.

Santa baby!

2010-11-30T13:16:00.000Z

Hello!!

Sorry I've not posted for so long!!

We have been mega busy and we have all be under the weather too.

Any way here is the scrapbook layout I did with the December kit.

All the bits are from the kit except for the holly, which was cut on my Cricut.

It's not so easy to see but the background is stamped using my Serene Snowflake stamp set.

Which is quite appropriate as we have had a far dumping of snow and

there is more to come later tonight!

The journey to school wasn't the best but thankfully school had a

late start.

I've been in the garden and taken a few wintry pictures.

Enjoy the snow and keep warm

Sarah x

Sorry....

2010-11-24T21:11:00.000Z

......for not posting!!

We have had a bad week were internet is concerned.

Yesterday and today we had a series of lengthy power cuts which knocked out the

internet for 2 days!!!

How annoying!!!

Pop back tomorrow and I'll show you my 12x12 scrapbook layout

using the December kit.

Sarah x

New Simply Scrappin' Club

2010-11-19T11:43:00.000Z

New for December!

Enjoy scrapbooking???

Wnat an affordable monthly kit???

Then join my new Simply Scrappin' Club.

For just £10 a month (if you collect) or £12 (delivered)

you will get a scrappin' kit with all you need to make a wonderful 12x12

layout and more, plus an ideas sheet to help get you started.

Each month the kit will be a different theme, or featured a

different embellishment.
Buying the kit also lets you attend the monthly club class
where we will use the kit to create a wonderful layout step by step.

This is such an affordable way of trying out Stampin Up

products.

To sign up just email me

sarah.pitts@blueyonder.co.uk

COMING SOON

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES OF THE FIRST KIT!!!

Just Believe

2010-11-17T11:24:00.001Z

Good morning!!

It's very gloomy and wet here. Hope it cheers up!

Anyway here is a crafty post

to cheer up the day.

This card is one of the make and takes from

Convention using the lovely stamp set

Just Believe

(which I got FREE in my bag at Convention!!).

We had chance to play with the new watercolour paper and

the new colour spritzer tool, which I love!!!

After stamping the image on the watercolour paper

we sprayed it lightly with water to create this lovely effect.

UPDATE!

Pictures of the first Simply Scrappin' Club kit

will be posted on Friday.

Sarah x

More Convention Pics!

2010-11-10T11:38:00.000Z

Good Morning!!

Hope you are well and having a good.

I am full of cold, probably from the kids, but the busy

weekend and lack of sleep hasn't help!!

Anyway, I thought you all might like to see some more of

the pictures from Convention.

I came home with allsorts of goodies from Momento Mall!

This fab shopping bag!

This wonderful craft tote!

And a cute bin and ruler.

These will have pride of place on my desk!

And this bag is was our free convention bag which contained

some free stamp sets, pins and badges

a catalogue and convention programme and pen!

Here is my name badge!

We had chance to meet the lovely Shelli.

Then it was onto an afternoon of classes and presentations in the

Royal Marquee.

Including a fab presentation by my lovely upline Julie!

Then it was back to the hotel to get all dolled up ready for the

awards dinner.

It was such a great night to see all these wonderful people who

have worked soooo hard, achieve great things.

It was very inspiring.

I'll tell you all about the last day tomorrow.

Sorry for the long post but I hope you enjoy looking at the pictures.

Sarah x

Convention Eve!

2010-11-08T10:19:00.000Z

WOW!!!

What a wonderful weekend I had at Convention!

Over the next few days I'll show you pictures of what we got up to.

Today I'm going to show you some lovely gifts.

The first is the gift I gave to my room mate and downline,

Anthea.

I used Baja Breeze card to make a cute little triangle box

which I put some miniture smellies in.

The box was distressed with Crumb Cake ink and decorated

using the heart from the Level 1 hostess set, Punch Popourri,

and the flowers from the Vintage Vouge set.

I added one of the lovely new flat backed pearls to

finish it off.

When I arrived at the hotel and got to my room I found these

lovely gifts on my pillow from Anthea.

They are lovely! Thank you again Anthea!

My lovely Stampin'Up "Grandma" Monica had organised a lovely

pre convention party for the Thursday night.

But sadly due to the horrible journey down, in all the

wind and rain, I didn't arrive in time the rest of the team.

But Monica gave me a lovely goody bag with these bits inside!

And this is the cute bag they were in!!

I'll pop back tomorrow to show you all the pics I took

from the first day of convention.

But I'll leave you with one lovely piece of news.

Next year's convention will be in France, well to be more precise

a very magical part of France!

Any ideas as to where??????

DISNEY LAND PARIS!!!!!!!

And you can be there too to share the fun and magic.

How, I hear you cry????

Join my lovely team, Sarah's sweet stampers and you could be

on your way to see Mickey and his friends while also sharing some stampin' fun.

Email me for more information

sarah.pitts@blueyonder.co.uk

Have a wonderful day

Sarah x

Convention here I come!!

2010-11-04T10:11:00.000Z

Just a quick post to say that

I'll be missing over the next few days as I'm

off to the European Stampin'Up Convention in Croyden

at the Addlington Palace (very posh!!).

I'm just about packed, including my posh frock and my swaps.

My camera is ready to snap away so that I can tell you all

about it when I return.

Enjoy your weekend

Sarah x

Autumn Days

2010-11-03T09:38:00.000Z

Morning!

I've managed to find 5 minutes to make a quick post.

Taking a well deserved tea break from making my last lot of swaps

and gifts ready for Stampin'Up Convention.

Only 1 sleep to go!!!!

So here is another autumn inspired card.

Another pumpkin made using my punches and the lovely

bird, made using the bird punch.

Plenty of distressing on this card too,

using the sponge dauber and Crumb Cake ink pad.

Sorry it's such a short post, but I have loads to do

including housework and packing!

Enjoy your day!

Sarah x

Phew!!!

2010-11-01T12:35:00.000Z

As the days go by they seem to

be getting more and more hectic!!!

But I have finally finished the 100

bookmarks ready for the

Salvation Army Teratorial Congress.

There are 2 designs, 50 of each, for the prayer area.

The theme is light, so there will be tealights and flame lamps

galore. So to keep with the theme we picked a read and yellow

colour theme.

For the bookmarks I have used Rose Red and So Saffron with some

Regal Rose and Chocolate Chip ribbon.

I'm amazed that I have managed to get these done

with having had a such a busy weekend.

We managed to find time to take the boys to see

Dispicable Me. It was soooo funny and well worth seeing.

The all day Sunday was spent at church.

Jonathan and I led our first meeting with me preaching!!!!!

It seemed to go well, which is a relief!!

Right I need to put the finishing touches to the 100

prayer cards.

I might just then be able to get done all the things on my list

for convention on Thursday.

Sarah x

Buried Under A Pile....

2010-10-28T10:01:00.000+01:00

.....of bookmarks!!!

Sorry for not posting yesterday.

I've managed to find time to craft, but the crafting is not for me.

A few days ago I mentioned I had made some samples

of prayer gifts for the Salvation Army Teritorial Congress

in a weeks time.

Well they liked my samples

and now I am buried somewhere under a pile of

strips of card that are slowly being turned into bookmarks,

100 to be exact!!!

And thats before I start on the prayer cards!!!

I'm hoping to get loads more done today so I'll post pics of the bookmark

mountain when I an somewhere near finished.

If you don't hear anything from me you may need to send a search party!

Sarah x

Vintage Harvest 2

2010-10-26T11:11:00.001+01:00

Morning!

Hope you had a lovely weekend.

We had a fab weekend with friends in Wales

and dispite the late nights sat talking and sharing,

we have come back refreshed and full of a new

confidence in our candidating for officership.

Time to show you another harvest card.

This one had a turnip, made from the ornament punch and a marrow,

made from the oval punch.

The colour combo for the base of the card is the same as the previous one.

Hope you like!!

Well it's half term and it's raining so I need to find a way of entertaining

2 little boys!!

Hopefully I'll have chance for some crafting too!

Sarah x

Vintage Harvest

2010-10-22T10:18:00.000+01:00

Hello!

I've been playing with my punches again

and made this.....

... a harvest of fruits and veggies!

This card would make a lovely thank you card

and perfect for the season.

The colours used are Old Olive, Soft Suede,

Pumpkin Pie and Cherry Cobbler.

Very autumnal colours.

Here's the arty shot so you can see some of the detail.

The background is stamped using the versatile En Francais

stamp, the Soft Suede Layer is torn to add texture.

The Very Vanilla layer is distressed using a sponge dauber

and Crumb Cake ink.

I'll show you part 2 of the harvest over the weekend.

Have a good day.

Sarah x

Festive Greetings!

2010-10-20T09:59:00.000+01:00

Hello again!

It's very cold here this morning.

I had to clear ice of the windscreen this morning!!!!

Hopefully this will warm you up.

This is the card I made with the lovely ladies who came to

Michelle's workshop on Monday evening.

We used Cherry Cobbler (yum!!), Early Espresso and Old Olive

to make this warm festive greeting card.

The ornament is made using the Contempo Christmas stamp set

and the matching punch.

We stamped and punched 3 of them, folded them in half,

stuck them together to create a 3D bauble and

stuck it to the card! Simple but very effective.

It would look fab with some glitter too.

Busy day for me, so I best crack on.

I'm off to take Ben to the hospital for his regular hearing test.

I'll be back tomorrow.

Sarah x

Dashing Through The Snow...

2010-10-19T10:53:00.000+01:00

...in a one horse open sleigh!!

Morning!

I'm very busy today making samples of prayer gifts to be used

at the Salvation Army Divisional Congress in November.

I've sat down with a cuppa for a few minutes to show you this.

This is the card I demonstrated last night at Michelle's

workshop.

We turned our thoughts to Christmas and made a card using

the Contempo Christmas set which I'll show tomorrow.

Back to Dasher, he is stamped in Chocolate Chip onto a Bashful Blue background

with a torn strip of Whisper White for the snow.

The background is sponged with a dauber and Bashful Blue ink and

stamped with a mini snowflake in white craft ink.

I've added silver brads and flat backed gems for some glitz

and glitter for the sparkle on the snow.

It's matted on a layer of Chocolate Chip card thats edged

using the scallop border punch.

Right tea break over.

Catch you later!

Sarah x

A Monster Birthday

2010-10-18T09:59:00.001+01:00

Morning!

Hope you are looking forward to your week!

We've had a busy weekend, again!!!

Jonathan's Mum came over for lunch yesterday

which gave us chance to give her cards and gifts

for her birthday.

This is the card I made for the boys to give to Grandma.

I've used the fab Make a Monster stamp set

with Regal Rose, So Saffron, Soft Suede and Old Olive.

The sentiment is from the Cheers & Wishes set.

The fancy edges are made using the eyelet border punch and as usual I added

ribbon for a bit of texture and glam!!

Right then I'm off to get ready for Michelle's workshop

this evening.

Have a good day

Sarah x

RIP Alvin!

2010-10-14T09:24:00.000+01:00

Sorry for not having posted over the

last few days.

It's turning a traumatic week.

The boys pet hamster Alvin had started to slow down,

old age we thought, but it turns out he was rather poorly.

He started to get noticably unwell on Tuesday.

He had not really been eating or drinking and was stuggling to get out of his cage.

Yesterday he got even worse

so we took him to the vets where we had an emtional farewell.

It turned out he had stomach cancer and there was nothing they

could do.

The boys were very upset, but we were able to take him and bury

him in a very special place.

We then printed pictures of Alvin for the boys to have in their room

by their beds.

I've finally found some time to craft

so pop back later and I'll show you what I've been up to.

Sarah x

Birthday Bunting

2010-10-09T08:39:00.000+01:00

Morning!

Hope you are well.

It's an early start for us here as Jonathan and I are

off on a bible study day as part of our

candidating for officership.

My parents are coming up for the weekend and

are looking after the kids for the day.

Here is a quick card.

This is made using loads of new goodies from the

brand new catalogue.

The bunting is made using the very versatile Playful Pieces hostess set

and the mat pack and piercing tool.

The sentiment is from the new Perfect Punches set

and is mounted onto the new Fancy Flower punch.

The colour scheme is Real Red, Bashful Blue, Pacfic Point

and Pear Pizzaz.

Hope you enjoy your weekend.

Sarah x

Birthday Flowers

2010-10-07T11:40:00.000+01:00

Hello!

Sorry for not posting yesterday.

My day was taken up looking after a

very poorly little boy.

He is doing much better today so I have

found some to show you this......

I've used the lovely Greenhouse Garden stamp set

with some new colours!!

The card base is Pear Pizzaz and is stamped with the En Francais

background stamp.

The sentiment is from the NEW Perfect Punches stamp set.

The flowers are stamped in Baja Breeze and Early Espresso.

I love this colour combo!

Right off to get ready for tonights class.

Sarah x

Festive Feel!

2010-10-05T11:15:00.000+01:00

Morning!

It seems that we have reached that time

of year again when the shops turn there

thoughts to all things festive.

So not be left out I though I would

show you these.....

These baubles are made using the new stamp

set Contempo Christmas and the matching punch!!

All you do is stamp 4 baubles with your favourite festive colour,

punch them out and fold them in half.

Glue them together with some cord in the middle,

add some glitter and hey presto!!

Don't forget to stock up on your Christmas craft

goodies ready for making all those cards and gifts

and avoid disappointment!

These Christmas items are proving popular and are flying off the shelves!

Email me with your order and I'll sort the

rest for you.

Sarah x

Open House Pics

2010-10-04T10:39:00.000+01:00

Morning!

Hope you had a lovely weekend!

Mine was a busy one, but fun!

As promised here are a few of the pics from my New Catalogue

Open House event at the weekend.

This first one shows a selection of new samples

made with some of the new lovely crafty goodies

in the new catalogue!

Yummmm cake!!

The table all set for the make & takes.

And finally the make and take card, made using the lovely

Contempo Christmas stamp set and a few of the lovely

new colours, Cherry Cobbler, Early Esspresso and the old fav

Old Olive!

All the ladies that came had a lovely time sharing, chating and being creative.

And I get the impression they love the new catalogue!!!!

Don't forget you can email me with your order

so grab a cuppa and click on the picture of the catty

in my sidebar, and have some me time and enjoy looking

at the fabulous new items now avaliable!

Sarah x

New Colours!

2010-10-02T19:59:00.000+01:00

Here is the first of many cards using some of the new colours.

The background is Early Espresso, the number 60 is

Certainly Celery (an old fav), the animals are stamped

in the new Cherry Cobbler (yum!) and there is a bit of Bashful Blue.

Here's the arty angle so you can see where I have used

3D foam.

The stamps used are the lovely Fox and Friends set and the

very useful Dot, Dot, Dot background stamp, which is

stamped using white craft ink.

I'll be back tomorrow with pictures from my open

house event today.

Sarah x

Happy New Catalogue!!

2010-10-01T10:45:00.000+01:00

The day we have all been waiting for is here!!!!

It's new catalogue day!

Click HERE to view it on line.

There are loads of great new products to get your hands

on, loads of yummy new colours and of course lots of inspiration for your

crafting.

To be the first to get your hands on these goodies

place your order with me by email

sarah.pitts@blueyonder.co.uk

Don't forget my new catalogue open

house event tomorrow 12noon til 4pm.

There is still time to let me know if you are coming.

There is free postage (tomorrow only), free gift, free catalogue

if you spend £35 or more, new samples, make and take,

yummy cakes and coffee!

So if you are in the Bradford/West Yorkshire area

pop in and say hello.

Look forward to seeing you.

I {heart} hearts!

2010-09-27T11:05:00.000+01:00

Here is the card that matches the gift pouch I showed

you over the weekend.

It's the same colour combo Real Red, Bashful Blue and

Old Olive and uses the stamp set

I {heart} hearts!

Sorry for such a short post, I have a very busy day

today, which includes an interview.

The first in a long line as part of our candidating for officership.

I am a bit nervous as I haven't had an interview for

about 10 years!!!!

Wish me luck!

Sarah x

2010-09-25T18:50:00.000+01:00

I am shattered today!

For very good reason, last night was a VERY

late night as I was over in Manchester for

Stampin'Up regional training with loads of my

lovely demonstrator friends.

It was a great night.

Of course we couldn't get together and not craft

but I can't show you what we made just yet!!!

So I'm going to show you this.....

.....a cute little gift pouch I made for hubby for our
anniversary today.

It's filled with yummy giant jelly strawberries (I couldn't

find any hearts but strawberries are near enough!!).

I've used Bashful Blue, Real Red and Old Olive

cardstock and inks and the I{heart}hearts stamp set.

I'm off for a quiet night in with a hubby, a dvd and takeaway.

Enjoy your weekend.

Sarah x

Quick Note

2010-09-22T16:24:00.000+01:00

And a quick post too!

Just time to show you this quick note card

made at my last class using some retiring colours

and stamp set.

The autumn theme is made using

Close to Cocoa and Cameo Coral

with some So Saffron and Soft Suede thrown in

for good measure.

Right I need to get some more crafty bits made

which hopefully I'll show you later in the week.

Sarah x

Autumn Colours

2010-09-20T18:37:00.000+01:00

My lovely ladies made some

autumn inspired cards at my card class

last week.

The retiring colours Close to Cocoa and Cameo Coral were

perfect, with a little So Saffron added in too!

Such lovely warm autumn colours.

Don't forget that many items that are retiring

have been reduced further!

Make sure you get in quick as things are selling fast!!

Check my previous post for a link to the list.

Sarah x

Wedding Album

2010-09-19T14:58:00.000+01:00

This is a project I have been working on for some time.

I've created a special gift for 2 special friends

who recently got married.

I took lots and lots of photos of their special

day and created an album for them.

This is the front cover.

I've kept it simple with Bride and Groom hearts,

a hat pin with pearls and a tag with Mr & Mrs on.

I'm pleased to say they liked it very much, which is great to

hear as I was a little worried just incase!!

Sarah x

£5 or less!!!!

2010-09-17T10:51:00.001+01:00

YES! It's true!

Many items on the last chance list are now £5 or less

plus further reductions on other items too!

Click HERE to see the updated list.

You need to be quick if you want any 'cos at these prices

these goodies are going to fly off the shelves fast!

To place your order email me today

sarah.pitts@blueyonder.co.uk
HAPPY SHOPPING!

One Last Chance!!!!

2010-09-17T09:15:00.000+01:00

Well we have reached that day when the Stampin'Up world goes mad!

Yes literally!!!!

The demonstrators have seen the NEW catalogue

and I can say you won't be disappointed.

BUT before that there is just one last chance to get your hands on some of those

fab items from the catalogue that we are saying goodbye too or that

will have a change of apperance in the new catalogue.

Check out the list HERE

You need to be quick as it's all while stocks last.

To place your order email me

sarah.pitts@blueyonder.co.uk

with your list and alternatives should anything no longer be avaliable.

Have fun!!

Sarah x

Last Chance Update

2010-09-10T18:05:00.000+01:00

Hello!!

I hope you have all had chance to take a look at the

Last Chance List????

If not then you need to take a look.

There are loads of must have items on the list.

BUT YOU NEED TO BE QUICK AS IT'S SELLING FAST!

Here is a list of what has gone for good!

103020 Old Fashioned Christmas stamp set

113708 Darling Dots stamp set

113634 Bold Brights Textured 12x12 card stock

109983 Close to Cocoa A4 card stock

109984 Creamy Caramel A4 card stock

110014 Sage Shadow A4 card stock

116769 Autumn Meadow DS papers

I shall be placing an order over the weekend so if you want anything

before it sells out email me sarah.pitts@blueyonder.co.uk

or call me 0771 582 4913

Enjoy your weekend

Sarah x

Sunny Hug!

2010-09-06T13:41:00.000+01:00

I have yet another 6x6 scrapbook

page to show you.

This one includes a pic of the boys hugging

a rather large Lego brick!

All the pieces used to make the page are from the

Sunny Day Simply Scrappin kit.

I'm hoping to get back to making some cards and other

bits over the next few weeks.

Today has been an emotional day

as Ben, my youngest, has started school!

However he didn't want to go and ended up being pulled off me!!!

I know he will be fine, but it made me feel so much worse!

Oh well I'm off to take my mind off him not being around.

Sarah x

Page 3!!!!

2010-09-03T20:21:00.000+01:00

But no nude pics here!!!!

Instead, pictures of Ben learning to drive a car

at Legoland.

This is the third page made using the Sunny Day Simply

Scrappin' kit.

Like the look of the kit???

It's on the last chance list retiring list, so it's only avaliable while

stocks last!!!

£15.50 for a massive kit that will last ages!

Great value.

Well it looks like a sunny weekend

so I think I shall do some tidying and sorting outside.

Enjoy your weekend

Sarah x

Life's a Breeze!

2010-09-02T09:39:00.000+01:00

Good Morning!

Have you had chance to look at the retiring list yet???

Be quick, things are going fast!!

Here is a card using the Lifes a Breeze stamp set

which is retiring!

The 65 is cut using my Cricut and is backed on to some Bashful Blue

designer papers with a bit of glitter added for good measure.

The boat is stamped in Real Red and So Saffron

as are the fish!!

They are cute.

Be quick if you want to get you hands on this set!!

The boys and are enjoying the last few days of the holiday

before they head off back to school on Monday.

I still have loads of name labels to sew into uniform!!

Sarah x

20% OFF!!

2010-08-31T22:09:00.001+01:00

*this post will remain at the top, please scroll down for new posts*

It's a new month and we have a new special offer!

20% off selected two step stamp sets!!

It includes some favourite sets including

Trendy Trees, Greenhouse Garden, Tiny Tags,

Something Sweet and LOADS MORE!!!!

Click here to see the full list and the wonderful new prices!

You need to be quick to get your hands on them

cos' at this price they will fly off the warehouse shelves!

To place your order just email me sarah.pitts@blueyonder.co.uk

Hip Hip Hooray!

2010-08-29T20:46:00.001+01:00

Hope you're enjoying your bank holiday weekend.

We are spending some time as a family for Jonathan's birthday

and before the kids go back to school.

I've just got time to show you this card I made

for the daughter of our officers at church who passed

her GCSE's with flying colours!

I've used the Circle of Frienship stamp set and have layered

the sentiment with 3D foam after using the punches.

I love the fact that SU punches layer so nicely together.

The flowers in the centre are from the Sunny Day Simply Scrappin'Kit.

Again I've layered them using some 3D foam.

The background is created using the Dot to Dot stamp

an white craft ink.

And of course I had to add some dotty ribbon to it too!!!

Enjoy your weekend

Sarah x

Another Page....

2010-08-27T13:16:00.000+01:00

....from the holiday album!

Here is another page made at my scrapbook

evenings.

I love this picture of the boys trying to push back the

Old Crooked House of Windsor!

The page is made using the bright and colourful

Sunny Day Simply Scrappin'Kit.

We've also been using a selection of punches and stamp sets

from the catalogue too!

Right I'm off to get sewing name labels into 2

rather large piles of school uniform!!!

Sarah x

Wedding Set

2010-08-20T09:56:00.000+01:00

Some of you may have seen the lovely wedding set that

Julie made using the Mr & Mrs stamp set.

Well we have a wedding to go to today so I've used

Julie's wonderful tutorial to make a similar set

using the Vintage Vogue set, as I don't have the Mr & Mrs

stamp set.

I have changed the design slightly to fit with the stash that

I have.

Here is the box for the card.

I've used the Bride luxury papers and Chocolate Chip.

The card used to make the box is the packageing card

from the Stampin'Up 12x12 paper packs.

Here is the front of the box.

This is the gift card I made to go inside the box as well

as the greeting card.

And here is the card.

The sentiment on the front is from the Special Blessings

stamp set, the swirls in the corners are stamped using the

Vintage Vogue set.

The flowers are are stamped using the fab rock and roll technique

with Chocolate chip and Close to Cocoa and are layered up

using dimentionals.

There is a bit of bling too with a rhinestone brad in

the centre.

To buy the tutorial pop over to Julie's blog.

I'm having a girly weekend with my sister so I'll be back on

Monday!

Sarah x

Sunny Scrappin' Page 1

2010-08-18T11:33:00.000+01:00

So here is the first of page to go in our

holiday scrapbook album.

The background is a 6x6 piece of Pumkin Pie

textured cardstock to which I have added some of the sticky

decorative strips from the Sunny Day Simply Scrappin'

kit and a scallop circle cut using my punch from

Old Olive cardstock.

I've added a butterfly to the centre, stamped in

Pink Passion, perfect for summer!

The weather is a bit naff today so we are staying at

home to catch up on some jobs!

Yesterday we were very productive and tidyed the

toy cupboard, we were meant to get rid of bits

they have grown out of but it doesn't feel like we

got rid of much!!!

That's what you get for doing it with the kids.

Oh well, it's another thing crossed off the To Do list!

Sarah x

Creating Memories

2010-08-16T15:47:00.000+01:00

You'll have to get used to seeing several scrapbook pages over

the next few weeks as I create my holiday album at the

scrapping classes I'm running.

We started off by decorating our albums.

I used the All in the Family, Just Perfect Alphabet and

Neighbour (retired) stamp sets to stamp directly

onto my linen post bound album.

I added ribbon down the side with a cute tag

with a sticker embelishment from the

Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' kit,

which we are using to create our sunny summer albums with!

Pop back tomorrow to see the first 6x6 page!

Sarah x

New Card Class Dates!!

2010-08-14T10:17:00.000+01:00

It's time to get your diary out and book into the following card classes

while you can.

You need to be quick as places fill up fast and space is limited!!

16th September - So Long, Farewell

Use some of our favourite colours and stamp sets before they retire.

7th October - TBC

21st October - TBC

18th November - Stamp a Stack

Stamp a stack of 10 cards for Christmas £10

2nd December - Gift Box Galore

Make a selection of Christmas gift boxes.

16th December - Mince Pie and Stamps!

A relaxed evening of Christmas stamping with mince pies and Christmas coffee.

Further dates for 2011 will follow soon.

All classes take place at my house in Thornton Bradford at 8pm and cost £5 per

person with includes materials and refreshments.

To book your place on any of the classes just email me

sarah.pitts@blueyonder.co.uk

Refreshed and Ready...

2010-08-11T21:55:00.000+01:00

....for my 4 week scrapping course to begin!

We have had a great family holiday, the pictures have been uploaded

and as I type are being printed and will drop through

the letter box very soon!!

Just in time to make a lovely 6x6 album using the Sunny Day

Simply Scrappin' kit from Stampin'Up!

So get ready for lots of pictures!!

Sarah x

PS there is still ONE space left if anyone wishes to join us for some scrappin' fun!

Desk Tidy

2010-08-09T09:44:00.001+01:00

As I have tidied my desk I thought I good to use this cute

desk box to keep the cards I've made nice and tidy.

It's a really simple box to make and looks great when decorated.

I've used the Sweet Pea felt again and the colours Pretty in Pink,

Old Olive, Rose Red, and Pumkin Pie.

Nice!

Sarah x

Felt Buttons

2010-08-07T09:35:00.001+01:00

Hello!

I've another card to show you today, and yes you can guess

the stamp set I used can't you???

Although there is not as much stamping on this one as the last!

I've used the Rose Red designer paper, Pretty in Pink card with a scallop

edge that I've added holes to using my cropodile.

The buttons are felt buttons from the Sweet Pea felt pack.

I love using it as it adds great texture to a project.

I'll be back soon with another project to show

you.

Sarah x

Simply Scrappin'

2010-08-06T21:26:00.000+01:00

Do you have boxes of photos that you don't know what to do with?

Do you want to learn the basics of scrapbooking?

Then join me for 4 evenings during the summer and create a 6x6 album for

your photos.

Interested?

Then here are the details!

Cost: £40 which includes a linen post 6x6 album, a Sunny Day simply scrappin kit

(this includes all the card, paper and embelishments you need)

adhesive, refreshments and 4 weeks classes.

All tools will be provided.

Dates: Thurs 12th Aug, Thurs 19th Aug, Thurs 26th Aug & Thurs 2nd Sept

(normal card classes will resume on 16th Sept)

Venue: all classes will be held at my house in Thornton, Bradford

from 8pm til 10pm

Book your place NOW as places are limited!

All places must be booked and a deposit of £5 paid in advance to secure your place.

To book please email sarah.pitts@blueyonder.co.uk or call 0771 5824913

Vintage Flowers

2010-08-05T09:00:00.001+01:00

At last a post with some craft!

I'm hoping that over these next few weeks I can get back on

top of things craft wise, particularly as I have now

sorted and tidied out my craft desk and I can now find things again!!

This is card I made a few weeks ago.

And yes it uses the Vintage Vogue set again!!

The colours used are Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Old Olive

and Pumpkin Pie.

The flower brads finish of the flowers nicely.

Sarah x

Earn Extra!

2010-07-31T11:03:00.000+01:00

*this will stay at the top until the end of July*

(Click HERE to see the PDF)

Want to earn an extra £20 of Stampin'Up goodies???

Here is your chance.

Host a workshop during June or July with sales of £250

or more and you will get an extra £20 of FREE hostess benefits to

spend in the Stampin'Up catalogue as well as all the usual benfits,

a free catalogue, a fun workshop with friends and family,

make and takes and a free hostess stamp set (depending on sales).

To book your workshop contact me now to get the date you want

sarah.pitts@blueyonder.co.uk

Sorry!

2010-07-31T09:38:00.000+01:00

My apologies for not posting.

I have loads of craft bits to show that

I haven't photographed yet as I can't hold the

camera for long before needing to blow my nose!

I am full of cold, my head is on another planet!!!

I'll try again later today or tomorrow.

Sarah x

World Record Attempt!

2010-07-29T10:36:00.000+01:00

Yesterday we had a great afternoon at the Media Museum here in

Bradford with hundreds of others!

The boys took their DS's along to join in the world record attempt

for the most number of people playing on a DS simultaneously!

They met Mario, we were interviewed by BBC Radio Leeds,

and had our pics and were filmed my the media museum.

It made for a great afternoon.

And to top it off we broke the world record!!!

Yeah!!

I'll be back tomorrow with some craft.

Sarah x

Birthday Monkey

2010-07-27T09:17:00.000+01:00

Good morning!

Sorry for not posting yesterday.

We had a day out at the seaside, so it meant a very early start.

The boys had great fun playing on the beach in the sun.

Anyway on to todays card.

A birthday monkey for Sam who's birthday party was Saturday.

I've used the Fox & Friends stamp set and some of the papers from the

Sweet Pea paper pack.

The colours I've used are Real Red, Old Olive and Pumkin Pie.

The background on the card is created by randomly stamping the

Happy Birthday stamp from the Occasional Greetings stamp set in Real Red

to match the card.

Right we are off to kids club.

Sarah x

Soft Silhouette

2010-07-25T13:08:00.000+01:00

Hope your enjoying the weekend of the summer hols!

Could do with a bit more sun, but hopefuly it's on it's way.

Here is a quick note card that I used at a recent workshop

using the new colours,

Soft Suede and Rich Razzelberry.

I've used some of the lovely Cottage Wall papers that are sooo nice

I've hardly used them!

And even now I have only used a small amount!

I just can't bear to cut them!

The stamp set used is Pocket Silhouettes, which I've stamped in Soft Suede.

I love making note cards this size.

They are so quick to do and very satisfying!

Well I have a busy week planned for the boys,

including a trip to the seaside tomorrow.

Let's hope the sun comes out!!!

Sarah x

Teachers Cards

2010-07-23T13:21:00.000+01:00

Here are the teachers cards I made for the boys to take into

school with their gifts.

I decided it was time to use the Tart & Tangy set that has sat on my

shelf for a long time without being used!!!

Of course the apple is perfect for a teachers card.

I stamped it in Real Red and used my Scallop Oval punch

to punch the corner of the apple so it looks like it's been

nibbled!!

I've also used Bashful Blue and Crumb Cake (Kraft) and a bit of Chocolate Chip.

Today is the last day of term and I have collected Ben from Nursery

for the very last time :(

Here he is at his Record of Achievement presentation on Wednesday.

He is really looking forward to starting in Reception in September.

The house is going to be very quiet without him!

Sarah x

Teachers Gifts

2010-07-22T10:33:00.000+01:00

The boys have taken their gifts for their teachers to school today.

So here is what they took.

A cute little decorated note pad.

I did 2 designs, I'm not sure which is my favourite.

They both use the Sweet Pea papers and the Vintage Vogue

stamp set.

I added some glitz using a rhinestone brad from the

Pretties Kit.

Then they have a handmade keyring/bagcharm.

These were very quick and easy to make.

I've the stuff for making these for ages, just sat in a cupboard.

Think I might get the kids making some over the holidays.

And here they are all baged up with chocolates and gift tag.

I hope they like them!

Sarah x

A Paper Bag!

2010-07-21T09:51:00.000+01:00

Sorry for not having posted this earlier but this week went

a bit haywire when I had to take Samuel to A&E after

a very nasty bump to the head at school!!

Thankfully he is fine, just very bruised.

Anyway back to craft.

Here is one of the projects I made at Julies all day

papercraft event on Saturday.

It's a cute gift bag!

Look it even has a pocket inside!

And look at this cute little envelope tag!

I had great fun making this and it was so easy.

I was going to use the template for teachers gifts but sadly

ran out of time.

Pop back tomorrow and I'll show you what the

boys have taken into school.

Sarah x

Friends

2010-07-18T13:35:00.000+01:00

Just a quick post today to show you the gift bag I made

for the coasters to go in.

I prettied up this simple box by using the Very Vintage jumbo wheel

down the one side using Pretty in Pink ink to match the card.

The friends stamped image is from the Vintage Vouge set and is stamped in

Chocolate Chip and layered on a piece of Barely Banana card.

I also used the flowers and stamped them in Barely Banana and

Pretty in Pink using the rock and roll technique.

I layered them up using 3d foam and I added a pearl

to the centre for a touch of class!

Yesterday I spent the day with my lovely upline Jules, some of my fellow Jems

and Julies lovely crafty ladies.

I had a fab day, lots of craft, lovely food and loads

of laughs!

I'll be back tomorrow to show you the first project

I made.

Sarah x

A Parting Gift

2010-07-16T08:23:00.000+01:00

Morning!

This mornings post is one that I didn't really want to have to do.

Our good friends Sharon & Graham are sadly leaving Yorkshire

for the land of Wales.

These are the gifts I made them.

A coaster each with their names on for them to have in their office.

I made Sharon's using the Hello Again stamp set.

Graham's was made using the Fox & Friends set, the monkey is very

appropriate for Graham.

Right must dash, car to the garage and kids to school!

Sarah x

Ben's Picture

2010-07-13T22:33:00.000+01:00

So here it is, Ben's masterpiece!

He was very well behaved while Mummy demonstrated

to the lovely ladies of the Holmewood craft group.

While the ladies had their chance to play with my stamps,

so did Ben!!

He used his favourite colours, Real Red, Certainly Celery and Bashful Blue

and he used his favourite stamp set, Choo Choo

and the matching wheel.

He then very carefully drew the passengers and cargo, the sun and the cloud.

Looks like I could have another stamp addict on my hands :)

Sarah x

Subtle Silhouettes

2010-07-12T16:16:00.001+01:00

Afternoon!!

Just a quick post today today to show you

another card I made using the Pocket Silhouettes

set while it was sat on my desk.

This time I've used colours from the soft subtles family,

Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana and Certainly Celery.

Ben and I have had a lovely afternoon with the ladies from the

Holmewood craft group, introducing them to all the lovely

Stampin'Up products.

Pop back tomorrow and I'll show what Ben made

while we were all bust crafting.

Sarah x

Thanks So Much!

2010-07-08T09:51:00.000+01:00

Hello!

Sorry for the lack of posts over the last few days.

These last few weeks of term are very busy so my posting will be as and when

until we have finished school and work for the summer.

Here is a quick post to show you the card I am making with a group

of ladies at Sara's workshop tomorrow evening.

It uses the new colours, Soft Suede, Rich Razzelberry and Melon Mambo

and the very versatile Pocket Silhouettes stamp set.

And of course I've added some yummy spotty ribbon to to finish it off.

Right, time to go and get my box packed ready for the workshop

so it's not a rush tomorrow as the boys are off school for an inset day.

I feel a visit to the play centre coming on!!!

Sarah x

Special Birthday

2010-07-04T14:53:00.000+01:00

The weather here is a bit grim!!

So hopefully this will brighten your day,

the second card my I made with my ladies at card class

on Thursday.

I wanted to make something a bit special as I had someone special in mind

to send this card to.

I've used a combination of Flight of the Butterfly and Pocket Silhouettes stamp sets

as well as the butterfly punch and used the colours Pretty in Pink,

Kraft and Close to Cocoa.

Here is a close up of the butterflies made using acete and the white craft in pad.

A lovely effect that is so simple but looks soooo pretty!

So, this card should have now landed safely on the doormat of my

Stampin'Up Mummy (upline) Julie!!

I hope you had a fab birthday.

Sarah x

Flutterby!

2010-07-02T09:29:00.000+01:00

Morning!

Yet another busy week, roll on the summer holidays!

Only 3 weeks left!!

Anyway, onto some crafty business.

Here is one of the very pretty cards we made at last nights

card class using the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set and matching punch.

This is the male card, hence the collection of greens and lack of ribbon etc!!

I've used Close to Cocoa and Kraft (soon to be known as Crumb Cake) as the base

for the card with some designer paper from the Sweet Pea collection.

The butterflies are in a collection of greens, Old Olive, Sage Shadow,

and Certainly Celery.

The flat backed pearls are from the Pretties kit and add a touch of class

to the card!!

I'll show you the female version tomorrow.

Right time to get some work done.

Sarah x

Warm Wishes

2010-06-26T20:38:00.000+01:00

Just a quick post to show you this card made using the SU punches.

A cute beach hut and palm tree!

I've had a few other ideas for this palm tree so I think I'm going

to have to find some more time to play!!

Hope it's beach weather where you are!

Sarah x

Girls Flag!

2010-06-24T12:29:00.000+01:00

There are a lot of of St George flags around at the moment!

And lets face it they aren't very girly are they??

So, inspired by the tv ad for a well know energy company and there

green patch work Union Jack,

I have created this pink, girly patchwork flag of St George.

I used stamps from various sets, Dot to Dot, A-Z, Seeing Spots and

Vintage Vogue.

They are all stamped in Pretty in Pink with a Kraft card base, background paper from

the Sweet Pea pack, Regal Rose ribbon and Rose Red card.

And then just to make it a bit more girly, I've added some hearts!

Do you think it's girly enough???

Mmmm maybe just a bit more pink!!lol

Sarah x

Tie Tutorial

2010-06-20T15:25:00.000+01:00

As promised a quick tutorial on how to make a tie out of ribbon.

All you need is a length of ribbon and a sharpe pair

of scissors.

Tie a knot (an ordinary plain simple knot) towards one end

of your ribbon.

Pull the knot so it is firm but not too tight that you can't undo it again.

Turn your ribbon/knot over so you see that back.

You will see a hole/overlap or ribbon like this.

Use the scissors to push the sort end of the ribbon back into

this hole without it coming undone

or poking out anywhere else.

Trim the other end of your ribbon to look like a tie.

And there you have it.

Hope that all made sense!

Sarah x

Happy Fathers Day!

2010-06-19T19:43:00.000+01:00

Life is soooo hectic!!

But I have found a few minutes while Jonathan baths the boys

to show you this simple card for fathers day.

This is the card I made with my ladies at the class I held on Thursday

to go with our framed gifts.

I'm hoping to get the chance tomorrow to do a tutorial for the

ties so that you can have a go.

They would be great for male teachers cards as well.

And all thats left for me to say is happy fathers day to all the Dad's that read my blog

(I'm sure there are some!)

and ladies make sure you spoil your men!

Enjoy

Sarah x

Frame for you

2010-06-15T17:46:00.000+01:00

I've been busy working on some new classes and ideas and with

other things that are going on at the moment, life is very hectic!!!

(hence the lack of posts! Sorry)

This picture frame is one of the things we will be making this week

at my card class.

If you want to join us I have a few spaces left, just drop me an

email to book your place.

Hopefully I'll show you the card to go with it tomorrow!

Right I must dash as I have a meeting at school about Ben

starting full time in September, then I have friends coming round to chat about

something else exciting!!

Sarah x

RSVP!

2010-06-11T09:32:00.000+01:00

My wonderful friends Woody and Rachel are

getting married during the summer,

and a few days ago this lovely invitation drop through

the letterbox.

So of course I needed to make and RSVP card and took my

inspiration from the the invitation

and made this....

....and I am really pleased with the result!

The colours I've used are Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede,

Blush Blossom and Pumpkin Pie.

Yummy!!

They work really well together, but I honestly wouldn't have thought of

the combination myself.

I've used the border stamp from the Vintage Vogue set with the White

Craft ink to re-create the swirly white border.

All I need to do is now is design a wedding card ready for the

big day.

Sarah x

From Our Home

2010-06-09T15:46:00.000+01:00

Hello!

Just a quick post today as the boys are still at home and

have to go to work.

Plus all the usual stuff that needs doing before they go back

to school tomorrow!!

Here's a quick piccy of the card I made at Julies on Tuesday with my

SU sisters.

We used the fab Neighborhood Jumbo Wheel and coloured it using the Stampin'Up

blender pens and ink pads.

Right I must dash,

loads to do, again!!

Sarah x

Shirt & Tie

2010-06-07T15:30:00.000+01:00

Sorry I've not posted for a few days.

We took the boys away camping for a few days with

some friends to Derbyshire.

And what fab weather we had!!

We had a great weekend!

Anyway onto my card.

On Tuesday I went to my upline Julie's for our regular

Stampin'Up team training session.

She showed us how to make this fab shirts and tie.

Very appropriate for Father's Day.

So here is the card I made with it.

Soft Suede and Bashful Blue are the colours I've used,

perfect for men.

Here is a close up of the tie so you can see how it is made.

It's soooo easy, just tie a knot in some ribbon, shape one end into a triangle

like a tie and trim the other end and tuck it into the knot to hide it.

Must dash, the boys are still off school until later this week

and I have loads of washing to do from our weekend away.

Sarah x

Desk Set Notes

2010-06-02T10:00:00.001+01:00

Hello!

It's nice to see the sun out this morning.

Looking good for our camping trip!

Here, as promised, are the note cards I made to match the

box I showed you yesterday.

I've used the very neglected Garden Whimsey stamp set

with the same colours, Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink

and Rich Razzelberry!

I've used my markers to colour the stamp to create my image

and have added some of my fav dotty ribbon for a little detail!

And of course out came the Oval Punches for the sentiment.

This one usesthe same stamp set and colours.

The ribbon is pleated and stapled onto the card

for something a little different.

Right then time to pack the trailer.

Sarah x

Desk Set Box

2010-05-31T14:03:00.001+01:00

Hello!

Hope you are all enjoying your Bank Holiday!

I'm busy catching up on bits before we go on our camping trip later

in the week.

Here is a box I have made using a template I found one evening when

searching the t'internet!!

It's for a desk set.

This lovely box holds note cards and envelopes and

sits nicely on any desk.

I've used the colour combination Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink and Rich Razzelberry.

Very spring like!

I've added a hat pin and some beads from the pretties kit as my

decoration to keep it simple yet sophisticated (I hope!!).

And here is the box with it's co-ordinating note cards.

I'll show you those tomorrow.

Right I'm off to get some more jobs done.

Sarah x