CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION

Evening crafters !

Following successful groups in previous years, my monthly Christmas card groups start again this month. Northwold group starts Monday 21st July, moving back to the village hall, giving us greater flexibility.  We are very grateful to the Crown Inn pub for letting us use their facilities, but following notification of changes to their autumn opening hours, this will also give us much more space and better lighting. 

Here's another quick little card from last years classes to give you some inspiration .....

This 10cm square card was made using 'For The Birds', a really good all-round set of 8 stamps, ideal for both beginners and seasoned crafters alike, and available from the new Annual catalogue.   Gumball Green card and stitched ribbon have now retired but many other lovely options available.  

Anyone wishing to buy this set, will receive a free colour class tutorial.   Just click on link to my online shop below, or contact me. 

Happy craftin'

Sandra 

Email : sroberts07@btinternet.com

Contact me on :  07806 616704

MY ONLINE SHOP : http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/sandraroberts

AUTUMN / WINTER CATALOGUE

Morning crafters & welcome !

Today at 10am, I am joining up with fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrators on 'In Love With Stamping' once again, this time show casing some products from the Autumn / Winter mini catalogue.

You may have just joined me from Sarah @ http://www.esellek.com/ and her wonderful creations. 

Today I wanted to feature traditional colours in the 'Season of Style' Designer Series Papers, available in both 12"x12" and also four designs in handy A6 size DSP Paper Stacks, an ideal size for quick card making.

This delightful little box is a 5cm cube.  Both ends of the box undo so that decoration can remain in tact and also enable you to make in advance completely and store 'flat-packed' until you are ready to use.  

Start by cutting an A4 piece of card to 21cm x 17cm.  Score the long edge at 5cm, 10cm, 15cm & 20cm (leaving 1cm spare at the end).

Score the shorter side at 1cm, 6cm, 11cm & 16cm (leaving 1cm spare at the end). 

Fold all score lines and make crisp edges using a bone folder.

Snip up from bottom to first fold line and repeat opposite cutting downwards to first fold.

Mark all sections as in diagram and cut away. 

Corner round three tabs as in photo.  

Taper edges as indicated. I'm happy to cut freehand but use a craft knife and board if you prefer.  

Apply tape or Tombow adhesive to the back of side flap on the right and secure.  This is the only adhesive you will need !!!!  

Trim a 4.5cm strip of 'Season of Style' Designer Series Paper into SIX 4.5cm squares. Attach to sides of box and top & bottom, whilst still flat.  Take care if you use a DSP with an obvious one-way design.   

Wrap piece of Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding round centre, keeping open ends free.  Thread on three Mosaic punch as in photo and tie knot.  Add a small rhinestone jewel to finish the tag. 

Pop in your gift, close box flaps and your box is now finished.  

Here is a very quick 10cm x 10cm card made with the remainder of the A4 sheet of Cherry Cobbler.  The images are stamped using Mosaic Madness stamp set in Cherry Cobbler ink.  Using a Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, stamp 'Merry' from Pennant Parade in the centre. Punch out with NEW Mosaic punch.  Holding one Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and stamped ornament together, punch hole in centre. Tie together with a bow using Cherry Cobbler bakers twine.

Hope you have enjoyed my little contribution today.  If you haven't got a copy of our Autumn / Winter or Annual catalogue then please let me know. I have some already parcelled up and ready to address and get on their way to you. 

Now I won't keep you any longer, continue your hop here with Joyce @ http://rejoyceaboutstampin.blogspot.co.uk/ and hop round the rest of my fellow demonstrators joining in today. 

Thanks for popping by and catch up again soon. 

Happy craftin'

Sandra 

TINSEL TUESDAY - week 3

Here is Catherine's weekly 'Tuesday Tinsel' challenge HERE.

 

Here I have used greeting from Teeny Tiny Sentiments #129579 (W) #120024 (C) with Primrose Petals and Raspberry Ripple Designer Series Paper. The present is a small piece of DSP, mounted on to Whisper White card stock and tied as a parcel sing Bakers Twine.

 

Bye for now and Happy Craftin'

Sandra

12 for 2012 ........

It's the 1st day of 2012 and thanks to my hubby, I have started Christmas cards for 2012 ......

Chatting to a crafting friend in the village pub last night, hubby invited her to come for lunch. She had told me earlier that she had now used up all her bought card supply and she really needed to now start her Christmas cards much earlier this year, I suggested she stay and craft !! Well, who needs an excuse to spend the afternoon in a craft room chatting.

We both have 12 made. Steph chose 6 each of 2 different designs, completed with liners and packed with envelopes ready to pack away in shoebox. Mine are toppers for Convention 2012 swaps in November, providing the stamp set doesn't retire in September. If it does, then it really doesn't matter as I will have ample toppers to put on card bases and voile, Christmas cards ready made.

What a start to the New Year. Keeping design under wraps so it's a surprise for Convention goers :-)

Bye for now crafters, hope you had a good night last night.

Sandra