New Monthly Paper Crafting & Card Making Classes

Paper Crafting & Card Making Classes

Starting In September
At
Paxcroft Mead Community Hall
Hilperton
Wiltshire
9.30am until 12.00

Cost £10.00
Refreshments Provided

For More Details Please Contact Me

(contact details at the bottom of this blog)

Anyone For Anya - Sketch #2

I received the new 'My Guy Ian' stamps last week from The Greeting Farm and I love them! I think these will be great for teenage boy cards, which can definitely be a challenge sometimes :o)

I have used this first one for the current Anyone For Anya? Sketch challenge. I haven't had a chance to do any challenges for a couple of weeks and I really miss doing them!

All products are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.

Cardstock ........ Whisper White, Brocade Blue
Pattern Paper .... K&Company K-ology Addison Collection
Ink .............. Brocade Blue
Marker ........... Brocade Blue
Stamp Set ........ The Greeting Farm 'My Guy Ian'
Punch ............ Word Window
Other Products ... Grosgrain ribbon from my stash

Winter Wonderland - #18 Gift Box, Gift Bag or Wrapping Paper

Our 'Hot Chocolate' theme at Winter Wonderland last week proved very tempting and we had some really lovely entries. Thank you again to everyone who took part :o)

Our inspirational theme this week is to .... 'Make a Gift Box, A Gift Bag Or Stamp some Wrapping Paper.'. Sam remains our Guest DT and Rachel also returns for this week.

ALSO .... our wonderful DT Sam is offering up a fabulous prize for this weeks 'winner'. So come along and join us and be one step closer to being ready for Christmas this year!



For my DT project this week I have made both a Gift Box and a Gift Bag. The 'look' of each of these was inspired by a tutorial for a little storage box by Susie Nelson - I love her paper bow! I have made the basic box in a completely different way though which uses metric measurements and not quite so much cardstock :o) The Gift Bag shape was pinched from a tutorial on SCS, but again I've changed it to use metric measurements and to make the bag bigger :o)

The Stampin' Up! Ski Slope DSP used here is unfortunately no longer available .... such a shame I think as the paper is beautiful.

All products are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated .....

Cardstock ........ Bazzil Smooth Brown Cardstock
Pattern Paper .... Ski Slope DSP
Ribbon ........... 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain

Don't forget to check out the other DT's gorgeous creations this week!

Teri xx

Winter Wonderland - #17 'Hot Chocolate'

There were some wonderful Vintage Christmas cards created for our challenge last week at Winter Wonderland. Thank you to all those who took part :o) Make sure you visit the site soon to see if you won the fabulous prize offered by our sponsor The Cutting Cafe. A big Thank You also to our two Guest Designers from last week, Gro and Sherry!

Our inspirational theme this week is 'Hot Chocolate'. We are fortunate to have another very talented lady as our GDT .... Welcome Sam xxx

For my DT project this week I have made a card and gift bag/box. The box was inspired by several shown in the new Stampin' Up! catalogue - available from October 1st. Don't forget you can buy a copy of this catalogue from me for just £2.50 (includes p&p) - email me for details :o)



All products are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated .....

Cardstock ........ Naturals Ivory, Chocolate Chip
Ink .............. Creamy Caramel, Versamark
Stamp Set ........ Season Of Joy, Seasonal Wishes (for sentiment)
Ribbon ........... 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain
Punches .......... Large Tag, Small Tag
Other Products ... Gold Brads, Gold Elastic Cord
Non SU Products .. Kaiser Craft Flat Backed Chocolate Pearls, Judi Kins Bronze Embossing Powder

Don't forget to check out the other DT's gorgeous creations this week!

Teri xx

Well Done Lauren!!!!

My beautiful daughter Lauren (age 13) had her most important Gymnastics competition of the year last Friday. The Alpha Factor UK Invitational was held at Wiltshire School of Gymnastics in Melksham throughout last weekend. Lauren competed in the Level 3, age 13 and over group ..... and she won!!!! Well done Lauren!!!! We are all so proud of her :o) She came 1st overall, 1st on Floor, 2nd on Bars, 2nd of Vault and 6th on Beam. And ... she won a special Gymnastics Achievement Award for her Bars ..... because they were fab!!!!

Her wonderful team mate Katherine came 3rd overall, 1st on Vault and 1st on Beam. Well done Katherine!!!!

The medals .....


More pics ..... Vault .....


Bars .......


Floor .......




And the dreaded Beam .....




And ..... Not only is she a fab Gymnast ...... take a look at her latest lot of cards ....... :o)

Winter Wonderland - #16 'A Very Vintage Christmas'

What gorgeous cards you all created for our 'Frosty The Snowman' theme last week! Thank you to everyone who entered :o) Thank you to Rachel for being our fabulous GDT last week too!

This week our theme at Winter Wonderland is 'A Very Vintage Christmas' and we have two wonderful GDT's this week to help us. Sherry and Gro. Welcome ladies :o)

We are also fortunate again this week to have Regina Easter of The Cutting Cafe as our sponsor. The winner will be drawn at random from all our entries this week. They will be able to pick 3 kits of their own choice from The Cutting Cafe online store. Regina's site offers a wonderful selection of downloadable stamps and templates .... at pocket money prices! The galleries on the site are amazing and offer endless inspiration! Go and have a look!

I have made a card and gift bag this week. I used the Heart Bag Template from The Cutting Cafe for the bag, adding a scalloped edge top to seal the gift bag. I love this template. It's the perfect size for those special little gifts and is so easy to use and adapt.

All products used are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.



Cardstock ........ Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Pattern Paper .... DSP Chocolate Chip
Ink .............. Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Stamp Set ........ Old-Fashioned Christmas
Ribbon ........... Lace from my stash
Other Products ... Flat Backed Pearls, Creme De Chocolat Glimmer Mist, Flowers from my stash

Don't forget to check out the other DT's gorgeous creations this week!

Teri xx

Winter Wonderland - #15 'Frosty The Snowman'

Thank you to everyone who entered our 'Table Setting' challenge last week. It was inspiring seeing your lovely projects :o)

I would like to thank Ameli for being our fabulous GDT last week and welcome the lovely Rachel who will be our GDT for this week.

Our challenge theme this week at Winter Wonderland is 'Frosty The Snowman'. We also have a sketch for you to follow, if you feel inclined ....



And we have candy this week!!!! Our wonderful DT Lesley is sponsoring the challenge. The winner will be selected randomly and will receive this gorgeous prize ........




Here is my DT card .....




Cardstock ........ Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue
Pattern Paper .... Adornit Carolee's Creations 'Winter Collection'
Ink .............. Bashful Blue, Versamark
Stamp Set ........ Whipper Snapper 'Gifted Snowman', Season Of Joy (for sentiment)
Punch ............ Scallop Oval, Large Oval, Large Star, Tesco Mini Star
Other Products ... Making Memories Gem Brad, White Embossing Powder, Charm & Chain from stash

Teri xxx

Passion For Promarkers #15 / Midnight Madness #17

Two more fabulous challenges this week! The first .... another brilliant sketch from Midnight Madness and secondly .... a theme challenge at Passion For Promarkers of 'Girly And Glittery'.




All products used are from Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise stated.

Cardstock ........ Whisper White, Brocade Blue
Pattern Paper .... Fancy Pants 'Sweet Pea' Collection
Ink .............. Real Red, Brocade Blue
Stamp Set ........ The Greeting Farm 'Dressy Miss Anya'
Punch ............ Scallop Oval, Large Oval
Other Products ... Making Memories Gem Brads, Art Glitter

Promarkers Used -
Skin - Ivory, Blush
Hair - Primrose, Pastel Yellow, Mustard, Gold
Skirt & Hat - Blue Pearl, Sky Blue, China Blue
Top & Bow - Blossom, Rose Pink

Anyone For Anya - #2

Anyone For Anya? have a wonderful sketch to follow this week for their second challenge.




All products used are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated. The flower was created using one of the Sizzix Flower Layers sets available. A big thank you to Sarah B of Card Oasis who let everyone know which was the one she uses to create her gorgeous flowers :o) I used another sizzlet die for the leaves.

Cardstock ........ Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Ruby Red
Pattern Paper .... K&Company 'McKenna' Collection
Ink .............. Ruby Red
Stamp Set ........ The Greeting Farm 'Grace', Very Versatile (for sentiment)
Punch ............ Scallop Oval, Large Oval, Word Window
Other Products ... Making Memories Gem Brads, Kaiser Rhinestones, Ribbon from stash

An Award!!!

I received this beautiful Heart Award from Avril Ann a couple of weeks ago. Thank you so much Avril Ann :o) I'm really sorry it's taken me so long to pass it on!

The fabulous ladies I would like to pass this on to are my wonderful DT mates at Winter Wonderland, who are the best team you could possibly wish for ....

Joey Anne Pascale Lesley Sam and Teri S.

And ..... the fabulous Lisa who never ceases to inspire me.

Thank you ladies :o)

Teri xxxx

Stampin' Up! - Last Chance List!!!

Early this morning saw the publishing of The Last Chance List from Stampin' UP! The list contains some of the stamp sets and accessories from the current Idea Book And Catalogue. Some of these items have been reduced by 25% or 50%!!!! The items on the list will only be available until the end of this month - AND if they sell out before that - then they are GONE! This is your last chance to purchase these items.

Many of the stamp sets in the current Mini Catalogue are not being continued in the New Idea Book And Catalogue. The Washington Apple and Ski Slope DSPs will also not be available in the new catalogue. You only have until the end of the month if you want to order any of these!

The new Stampin' Up! catalogue will be available from October 1st. Although this retails for £4.95 plus postage, you can pre-order one from me for £2.50 and this includes postage. My contact details are at the bottom of this blog. If you want to be one of the first people to have a copy of this fabulous Idea Book And Catalogue, contact me today!

Teri xxx

Monthly Stampers 6 Club! - Starting In September

This post will remain at the top of my blog until 31st August. Please scroll down for newer posts. Thank you!


I have a Stampers 6 club starting in September and have just one place left. Are you interested? Would you like to receive some FREE Stampin' Up! products???

By commiting to spend just £25 per month for 6 months, you can gradually build up your Stampin' Up! supplies. Each of my 6 club members will take it in turns to become the 'virtual hostess' for a month and benefit from receiving a free level 1 hostess set and £15 worth of freebies (of their choice) from the catalogue!

And don't forget!!! The new catalogue is due out in October! All club members will receive a free copy from me as soon as I receive them :o)

More information is available on the link just below my main blog title ... have a read and if you are interested email me - my email address can be found on the sidebar or at the bottom of this blog :o)

Teri xxx