Winter Wonderland - #36 BLOG HOP!!!

This week we are having a BLOG HOP at Winter Wonderland! We have candy on offer from lovely new sponsors on Winter Wonderland and many of the DT have candy on offer too :o)

If you are following the Hop, then you should have arrived here from Anne's blog. If you would like to follow the Hop from the start - then just start off at Winter Wonderland :o)

Our theme this week is 'Candy Cane Red and White'.

To qualify for any of the prizes on offer on the DT Blogs and for the prizes on offer from our sponsors on the Winter Wonderland blog you have to leave a comment for each DT member on their Candy Cane Post and join the Challenge this week. Very importantly though, your card or project can ONLY be for this challenge - combining with other blog challenges will disqualify you from the chance of winning a prize. You don't have to use Candy Canes but a theme of Red and White is a must :o) Also - there will only be one prize for each winner!

My candy prize for this week is .....




and .......



If you would like 2 entries into my candy draw then please become a follower as well as leaving a comment :o)

My DT Card .....





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

Cardstock ......... Whisper White, Real Red
Ink .................... Whisper White Craft
Stamp Set ........ Sketching Stamper Digi Image 'Snow Fairy'
Other Products .... Silver Elastic Cord, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Heart charm from stash

The next step on the Blog Hop is the fabulously talented Teri S - go and have a look at what she's created this week! :o)

Teri xx

Anyone For Anya? - Sketch - GDT

This is my second week as Guest DT on Anyone For Anya? challenge blog. They have a fab sketch as this week's challenge . I have used 'Skater Ian' and coloured him with Promarkers.

Sale-A-Bration Blog Hop!!!

Good Morning! And welcome to the Sale-A-Bration Blog Hop!!!

If you have been following this Hop from the start you would have come to me from Abi's blog.

If you have stumbled upon my blog from another place and would like to join us from the beginning then you need to start at Helen's blog :o)

We also have a second loop running, which starts off at Joanne's blog.

The purpose of this Blog Hop is to offer inspiration for the current Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration promotion - where you get to choose for FREE one of the four limited edition stamp sets being offered when you buy £45 worth of products.

These are the cards I made using the Happy Moments stamp set. I concentrated mainly on this set for my samples but I have actually used 3 of the sets today :o)

This first card is created using the Presents and 'Happy Birthday' stamps, both from the Happy Moments stamp set and I've used Bashful Blue ink and DSP. The image is water coloured using the Aqua Brush and the Bashful Blue ink pad. I've used the Eyelet border punch and the gorgeous Bashful Blue striped grosgrain ribbon to finish it off :o)

This second card uses the beautiful Bird Cage stamp and 'Thank You' sentiment, again both from the Happy Moments stamp set. I have also used the Scalloped Oval and Large Oval punches for the sentiment.

The colours used are Taken with Teal and So Saffron. I have sponged So Saffron ink over the Bride Speciality DSP to create the background paper. This is the first time I've tried this technique and I love the result! This paper is absolutely gorgeous and I love the fact that you can colour it any which way you like :o) I have stamped the bird cage twice on this card. I cut one out and curved the image around a pencil to give it more dimension and then used silicone glue to layer it over the bottom image.

This next card was inspired by one created by the beautiful Lisa - so thank you Lisa :o)

This time I have used the pretty flowers from the Happy Moments set. Again, I've water coloured them using the ink pads - Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Almost Amethyst and Certainly Celery. I have also used the fabulous Tea Party papers and Certainly Celery 5/8" grosgrain ribbon. I used the Mat Pack to prick a border of holes around the image on the DSP.

My next card uses the Pretty Cake from the Happy Moments stamp set. Water coloured again using the Aqua Brush and the ink pads - Pretty in Pink, Creamy Caramel, Barely Banana and Real Red. I stamped the 'For You' sentiment all over Whisper White cardstock to create the lovely background. And I used the Pretty In Pink Taffeta ribbon to finish it off :o)



My final card uses both the Vintage Labels and the Good Neighbours stamp sets. I have stamped one of the little houses inside the Curly Label frame using Real Red and Brilliant Blue inks. The trees are stamped onto the background using Glorious Green and Chocolate Chip inks. The card was finished off with the 5/8" Real Red grosgrain ribbon :o) A sweet little card, that really could be used for so many occasions :o)

I hope you've enjoyed seeing my little creations today :o) I have thoroughly enjoyed working with these stamp sets. The Whimsical Words set is just as gorgeous ... but unfortunately I haven't had time to use this one this time. These sets are really worth getting. I wish that they were going to be available on a more permanent basis, but the time is limited and after February, you will no longer be able to get them. So, if you are beginning to love them as much as I do then think about placing that order now :o) If you buy £45 worth of product from the Idea Book And Catalogue, then you get to pick one of these stamp sets for FREE! Contact me today :o) xxxx

The next step in the Blog Hop is Jo ..... enjoy!

Teri xxx

Winter Wonderland - #35 Sketch

Our challenge at Winter Wonderland this week is another fabulous sketch. This one has been designed by our lovely Pascale.

A reminder for next week about our fabulous BLOG HOP!!!!! We've got some amazing prizes planned .... so don't miss it!!!!!

This is my DT card ......



All products are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated ..... The image has been watercoloured using the Aqua Painter and Stampin' Up! ink pads.

Cardstock ......... Whisper White, Real Red
Ink .................... Basic Grey, Versamark, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Summer Sun, More Mustard, Blush Blossom
Papers ...............Kaiser 'Cheer' Collection
Stamp Set ........ House Mouse 'Mice Star', Season of Joy
Punches ........... Word Window, Modern Label (USA/Canada only)
Other Products .... White Embossing Powder, Kaiser 'Cheer' Brad

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

Teri xx

GDT - Anyone For Anya?

I have been lucky enough to be asked to be a Guest DT member on Anyone For Anya? for the next two weeks! Thank you very much Dawny!!! :o)

This week's challenge theme is 'Heart 4 Heart's Sake' .... and I have added a heart charm on my card. I have used the very sassy 'Megan' and coloured her with Promarkers.

The fabulous Helen has organised a Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration Blog Hop for tomorrow!!! 30 Demos from the In Love With Stamping forum have joined to create 2 Blog Hop loops for you offering you lots and lots of inspiration for the new Sale-A-Bration FREE stamp sets!

There is one loop starting from Helen's blog tomorrow and a second loop starting from Joanne's. I hope you will join us in celebrating this wonderful promotion from Stampin' Up!

Teri xxx

Winter Wonderland - #34 - Burgundy & Teal

It's a colour challenge at Winter Wonderland this week of BURGUNDY and TEAL.

We are also very excited to announce our two new DT members ..... Danielle and Sue. Well done ladies ... and welcome aboard! :o)





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

Cardstock ......... Whisper White, Bravo Burgundy, Taken With Teal
Ink .................... Taken With Teal, Bravo Burgundy
Stamp Set ........ Snow Swirled, En Francais
Punches ........... Word Window
Ribbon ............. 5/8" Bravo Burgundy Grosgrain
Other Products .... Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds

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

Teri xx

Winter Wonderland - #33 Sketch

We've got a fab sketch challenge over at Winter Wonderland this week. The theme is open again, so you don't have to make Christmas cards. BUT why not start now anyway. Just by making one card a week will help no end :o)

My DT card this week .....





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

Cardstock ......... Whisper White, Ballet Blue, So Saffron
Ink ............... Ballet Blue, So Saffron
Stamp Set ......... Snow Burst, CC Designs 'Nora'
Punches ........... Word Window, Ticket Corner (USA/Canada only), 1/4" Circle, 1/8" Circle
Ribbon ............ 5/8" Ballet Blue Grosgrain
Other Products .... Bling Gels from my stash, Promarker pens

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

Teri xx

Sale-A-Bration - From Stampin' Up!

SALE-A-BRATION IS HERE AGAIN!!!

The latest promotion from Stampin' Up! runs from December 30th until February 28th.

You can download the Sale-A-Bration Flyer by clicking on it's picture in my sidebar.

Don't miss out on this one - it's the most amazing offer you will ever get from Stampin' Up!

You can take advantage of this in 3 ways!

1 Spend £45 on ANY products in the Idea Book and Catalogue and earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set of your choice.

2 Host a workshop during the Sale-A-Bration period and make sales of £300 and earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set of your choice ...... in addition to ALL the other fantastic Hostess benefits!

3 Join Stampin Up! as a Demonstrator during the Sale-A-Bration period and choose ANY stamp set from the Idea Book and Catalogue FREE (excluding the exclusive hostess sets) - this is in addition to all the products you will receive in the Starter Kit. AND ..... if you sign up through me I will also give you ANOTHER FREE stamp set from the Idea Book and Catalogue FREE (your choice and any value)! PLUS ..... a gift pack of products too! Contact me asap if you are interested ...... it would be a pleasure to have you on my team :o)

If you would like to take advantage of any of these fabulous offers please contact me :o)

All my contact details can be found at the bottom of this blog.

Teri xxxx

Winter Wonderland - #32 Colour Challenge

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year :o)

Our themes at Winter Wonderland for the next few weeks will be completely open. You can still create something Christmassy if you wish :o) But if you're all Christmas'd out .... you do not have to create a Christmas project.

We have a colour challenge for our first theme this year - 'CINNAMON, BERRY and LIME'.

We are also putting out a DT CALL. If you are interested hop over to Winter Wonderland and have a read :o)

My DT card .......




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

Cardstock ......... Whisper White, Ruby Red, Green Galore, Chocolate Chip
Ink ............... Ruby Red
Stamp Set ......... Patterned Pines (USA/Canada retired)
Punches ........... Word Window, Modern Label (USA/Canada only
Ribbon ............ 1" Chocolate Chip Stitched Grosgrain

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

Teri xx