Thursday, 16 October 2014

STAMPIN' UP! EUROPEAN CONVENTION


Morning crafters

By the time you read this in the morning, I will be heading off to Brussels to attend my 6th Stampin' Up! European Convention.   Last year, dates were announced for the following three years, all to be held in Brussels, being central to all the European countries and all on a good infrastructure for travelling.  


I will be meeting up with fellow team members and other local demonstrators at Downham Market train station for our journey to London, from where we will catch Eurostar into Brussels and spend a long weekend with colleagues from all over Europe.

This is the annual highlight of the Stampin' Up! calendar year which we look forward to.  

Will hopefully pop back with updates whilst I'm away if I can.  

Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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Wednesday, 15 October 2014

WEEKLY DEALS - 15th to 21st October


Evening crafters

Welcome back to this weeks Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals. 


Simply click on my online link 24-7 below in red to take advantage of this weeks Weekly deals screenshot below, or get in touch with me to add to my next order and save your postage.



Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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Tuesday, 14 October 2014

ANOTHER NEW CRAFT - Scrapbook Tile Box Frame


Afternoon crafters

This months new craft challenge to myself has been to complete my scrabble tile box frame - hubby and myself with our two '4-legged children'.  I'm really pleased with the final result :-) 


Huge thanks to Sarah for giving me the necessary tiles from her stash last week.   I really enjoyed making this and have already worked out another as part of a Christmas gift and also some possible orders :-). If you would like me to price one for you, then please get in touch. 

Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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Monday, 13 October 2014

STAMPIN' UP! UK - CURVY KEEPSAKE BOX THINLET DIES



Morning crafters

Back today to share a couple of Fridays 'makes' for Saturdays Craft Fair. There are so many fabulous ideas online, these were my take on some relatively quick makes, but there are loads more designs scribbled in my notebook to try next.  This die is probably one of my favourites in the seasonal catalogue.  Surely it will have to roll into the 2015/16 catalogue as it is so NOT just for Christmas .......... fingers crossed. 
 

No rest in the kraftybiker craft room today as I still have to finish off some of my goodies to take to this years Stampin' Up! European Convention.  

Would you like to join us next year in Brussels ? Please get in touch and we can meet for a coffee to discuss signing up as an Independent Demonstrator.  Whether you love Stampin' Up! products and would like to buy for your own hobby and crafty friends or host workshops/classes running your own small business or more, being 'Independent' means you can do as much or as little as you like, just maintaining your quarterly minimums to remain active.   Join before the 31st October and receive a pack of Designer Series Paper each month for the next six months, worth just under £60, on top of the excellent value starter kit. I look forward to catching up again soon.  Click here https://ida.stampinup.com/?demoid=5000522   to join me. 

Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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Saturday, 11 October 2014

CRAFT FAIR @ Icini Acadamy, Methwold


Evening crafters

Yesterday was a very industrious one in the kraftybiker craft room, preparing for today's craft fair in Methwold, which I was invited to have a stall at. With my calendar so full at the moment, I would love to have time to make more items but sadly I've still not found the 36-hr days I've been desperately searching for.  


My favourite 'makes' at the moment have been with the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlets Die #135853 from Stampin' Up!  I'm hoping visitors to the fair will fall in love with these little gifts as much as my customers have. 

In the catalogue it looks cute but with so many wonderfully creative designs being shared by demonstrators globally, once customers see 'in real life', this really has been top selling product.  I was pleasantly surprised that it was bigger than I expected.  

In my haste this morning, I forgot my 'technology' so didn't take photos but lots of networking, catching up with old work colleagues not seen for 10-years, some potential new mobile manicure clients and three potential tutors for next Weeting Craft Day.   Kinda made up for the lack of customers.  Good day, very close to home and did some crafting prep for next craft fair during the day. 

Pop back tomorrow to see a few some of my favourite designs from today's stall.   

Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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Thursday, 9 October 2014

FIRE ENGINE THEMED CARD


Morning crafters

One of my neighbours asked me to make a card for her to send to a little boy in USA who will soon be celebrating his 2nd birthday. 


I love punchart and had saved some inspiration ideas on Pinterest. The fire hydrant was inspiration from Andi Potler's blog here http://www.absolutekreations.com/2013/02/18/punch-art-fire-hydrant-birthday-boy-card/ 

The fire hydrant was too large to fit on the card so I adapted size of all the pieces, using smaller size circles and oval, then used the small punch from duo ticket for the centre of the hydrant, trimmed down to a square. Pieces were lightly sponged to differentiate sections.  The die-cut number was cut from a retired Stampin' Up! set.  All images were mounted onto a piece of an old map from the local area. 

I hope he likes his card as he loves anything fire related :-)

Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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Wednesday, 8 October 2014

WEEKLY DEALS (8th - 15th October)


Evening crafters

Welcome back to this weeks Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals. 


Simply click on my online link 24-7 below in red to take advantage of this weeks Weekly deals screenshot below, or get in touch with me to add to my next order and save your postage.


Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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BUSY BEE


Evening crafters

Apologies for my lack of blogging the last couple of weeks, but its been one of those absolutely chocca times in the kraftybiker craft room.  I've been desperately searching for those 36-hr days so if anyone knows where to find any, please let me know. 

Have you ever heard the phrase 'if you want something done, ask a busy person' ?  Looking at my diary, I think that is certainly true in my case !!  I am now full until after 17th November, except of course for my regular manicure clients. 

Anyway, here we are again, utilising 'non-productive' time writing blog posts offline on the iPad whilst dear hubby chauffeurs me to work.  It's amazing how quickly the journey passes. 

It's Wednesday again and that means new weekly deals from Stampin' Up! which will follow this post. 

Pop onto my online shop highlighted in red below and take a look both the Clearance Rack items, with some retired products discounted by up to 80% and also the regular weekly deals. 

I'll be back soon with photos of recent makes, including details from Weeting Annual Craft Day held last Saturday. 

Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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Sunday, 21 September 2014

CARD CANDY SWAPS


Evening crafters

This week the postie brought me my Card Candy swaps from a Demo swap I participated in recently with my Stampin' Up! colleagues at In Love With Stampin'.  These are a great way to showcase different elements from a stamp set to make for card toppers or decorating scrapbook pages.

Mine was posted back in a previous post, together with a tutorial on how to make your own background paper to co-ordinate with your project. 


Cupcake Party by Sandra


Hot Diggity Dog by Julie



About The Label by Jo


 
Work of Art by Christa


Amazing Birthday by Emily



Something for Baby by Charlie

Hope you've liked today's share.  Pop back tomorrow and see some cards I've made using my Cupcake Party toppers. 

Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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Thursday, 18 September 2014

WEEKLY DEALS (17th-23rd September)

Morning crafters

Welcome back to this weeks Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals. 


Simply click on my online link 24-7 below in red to take advantage of this weeks Weekly deals screenshot below, or get in touch with me to add to my next order and save your postage.    


Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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Friday, 12 September 2014

NEW CHRISTMAS CARD GROUPS

Evening crafters

Following requests from some of my ladies, I recently accepted a lovely opportunity to start a craft group in the new Tesco store in Kings Lynn on the Hardwick Estate.

They have a lovely bright Community Room at the back of the store and the Community co-ordinator advised me, although they were busy, they had no craft groups.  My Public Liability cover was forwarded to them and regular classes were scheduled from 7-9pm.

The first group is now only a week away on Thursday 18th September is filling up nicely with some regulars and welcoming some new faces.  

Please click on 'Classes tab' at top of this blog to see full list of these type of classes in alternative areas. Other classes will only be published where spaces are available so please contact me if you are interested in other full or half day classes as they often fill up quickly. 

Whether you are new to crafting or a seasoned crafter, the invitation is open to you to attend my local monthly groups and create your own beautiful handmade cards, trying a new hobby, where everything is provided for you. Adhesives can be purchased from me as required. 

During each two hour class, you will make a selection of EIGHT cards, two each of four quick and easy designs.  From July to December we make Christmas cards and January to June are 'All occassion' cards.  Take your cards home with their matching envelopes, write your message, add Royal Mail postage stamps (if being posted) and put them away safely in a box ready for the festive season. 

Your collection will grow quickly but if you have lots of cards to send, additional materials can be purchased. 

The cost of each monthly class is £10.  There is a nominal charge towards cost of hall depending on venue. There will be no additional charge at Kings Lynn. 

Booking is essential to ensure sufficient supplies are ordered and kits available to you. A quick call, text or email is sufficient. 

Looking forward to seeing you there :-)

Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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Thursday, 11 September 2014

WEEKLY DEALS (10th-16th September)

Morning crafters

Welcome back to this weeks Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals. 


Simply click on my online link 24-7 below in red to take advantage of this weeks Weekly deals screenshot below, or get in touch with me to add to my next order and save your postage.    




Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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Tuesday, 9 September 2014

CONVENTION SWAP PREP


Afternoon crafters

Yesterday I spent a few hours with one of my Downline, Alison, preparing elements of one of my Convention swaps, mainly cutting all the card layers but also achieved one prototype.  Our European Convention in Brussels is only 36-days away and still lots to do. 

This morning, whilst the boiler was being serviced, I was in full production line mode, stamping to allow ink to dry before meeting up with other fellow Convention goers tonight to assemble our swaps.  Creating in bulk like this is always better whilst enjoying crafty chat with others.   


I'm using the new Festival of Trees stamp set together with the co-ordinating Tree Punch which, bought as a bundle together #137640 saving you 15%.  

These swaps will also be my 7-swaps for our ILWS swap this month so pop back on 20th to see the finished card.  In previous years I have done all my swaps the same but this year decided to create two different ones. Anyone taking part in both events will receive my other swap. 

While this batch were drying, my labels were created and printed, ready to stick on reverse so these are coming along nicely and may even all be finished tonight :-)

Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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Thursday, 4 September 2014

WEEKLY DEALS (3rd - 9th September)


Evening crafters

Welcome back to this weeks Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals. 


Simply click on my online link 24-7 below in red to take advantage of this weeks Weekly deals screenshot below, or get in touch with me to add to my next order and save your postage. 


Want to see some great techniques using this weeks money saving deals ? Why not book a party and let me demonstrate some lovely projects to you and your friends.  Deals change every week but I will always try and demonstrate at least one project with weekly deals that are current at the time of your party.  The rest you choose, especially if there is something that you are specifically interested in, or your guests would like to try before they buy.  

My diary is waiting for you :-)

Happy 
Sandra 
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Wednesday, 3 September 2014

THANK YOU CARDS


Morning crafters

Sorry this didn't make it online Monday.  Unfortunately we've been having Internet issues. Free upgrade to latest BT hub should be arriving today, so in the meantime logging in to WiFi to schedule drafted posts wherever I can until new BT hub arrives. 

Following my dear friend Val's 70th birthday last weekend, these are some of the 45 Thank You cards I was asked to make for her.  


Keeping the same 'Perfect Plum' base colour as on invitations to her Open House, with side panel embossed using Delicate Designs Textured Embossing folder #127023, I used small 'splodges' from Work of Art #130342 (W) #130345 (C) in Wisteria Wonder, Smokey Slate and Perfect Plum ink pads. 

Next Watercolour Thank You #135377 (W) was stamped in Black ink through the centre. The strip along the bottom was stamped from Mosaic Madness #130246 (W) #130249 (C).

Happy craftin'
Sandra 
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