Springtime Event!

Sorry For the lack of posts.  After a busy time with events and workshops I gave myself some time off to enjoy all this lovely weather.  Now that things have calmed down I can show you some of the gorgeous projects we have been creating :o)

We had a wonderful group of ladies come along for an all day springtime event!  We spent six lovely hours crafting chatting and eating cake! 

On arrival all of the ladies were given a goodie bag which contained their kits for making 3 projects, a chocolate flower lolly, a vintage hand covered notebook (which they all loved!!) and their free Itty Bitty Stamp set!!

The display was loaded with gorgeous projects including lots of NEW products from the Mini Catalogue.  Some of these were received as swaps from other demonstrators so there were lots of different styles and techniques for the ladies to see.

These gorgeous pillow boxes were made using one of the new Big Shot dies! They look stunning when decorated! These were wrapped in designer paper and then decorated with the Big Shot Flower Daisies and Beautiful Wings.

 

Inside each box was a draw ticket with a guaranteed prize so none of our ladies went home empty handed!! The prizes included lots of goodies from the NEW Mini Catalogue. We had The NEW Seam binding Ribbon, Stamp Sets, Itty Bitty Buttons and the stunning new Glass Glitter!

As you can see everyone was happy with the prizes they got to take home!

Pop back to see the wonderful projects and cards the ladies created.

Marisa xx

Mini Catalogue Blog Hop

Hello to everyone who has just joined me from Stampin Becks Craft  Hope you have enjoyed working your round everyone's blogs.

I have two projects to share with you today.  Both using the new Sweet Stitches designer paper, which is part of the Oh Sew Suite coordinating range.  The first is a 4x4 card decorated with a strip of DSP and uses one of Four Frames stamps.

The set is so versatile and comes with a matching Decorative Label Punch.  I have added a sentiment from the tiny tags set but these frames look just as wonderful decorated with a stamped image or a letter from one of the alphabet sets. 

I have inked the stamp in Wild Wasabi, removed the ink from the flowers with a cotton bud and then coloured using my Rose Red ink pad and blender pen. So quick, easy and very affective.

How cute is this mini handbag!!  It is made with the same Sweet Sticthes designer paper but this use a contrasting piece to decorate the top and bottom of the bag. 

These bags can be decorated any way you like but I have finished mine with four Chocolate Chip buttons cut from the Sweet Buttons Embosslits Die.  The die cuts six buttons in a variety of style and the detail is just amazing.  This is one of 18 exclusive dies to Stampin' Up! and prices start at just £4.50!!!

I will back with more Mini Catalogue projects so if you haven't already done so please click on the follow tab in the right hand sidebar >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It is time to head over to Karen at Serious Stamper but if you have come to the end of the Group 4 loop don't forget that there are three other rounds to take a look at.

Group 1 - Twin Trouble's Creations
Group 2 - Sparkly Cards and Papercrafts
Groups 3 - Rita's Stampin' Blog

Thanks for looking.

Marisa xx

Mini Catalogue Goes Live!!!

The new Mini Catalogue is finally here!!  I know that a lot of you have been waiting for some time to get your hands on this!!  Well I promise you it is worth the wait!!

So many wonderful new products for you to choose from.  The most exciting being that we now have the BIG SHOT with 18 EXCLUSIVE dies!!

We also have the Owl Punch, brand new coordinating suites, Designer Buttons, Glass Glitter, Seam Binding Ribbon and so much more!

If you haven't already booked, then why not come along to our launch party on 16th April?  You will get a FREE stamp set from the mini catalogue and lots of goodies to takeaway as well as making 4 gorgeous projects during the day. For more details click on the event tab in the sidebar.

Also pop back here tomorrow when 56 demos are taking part in a Mini Catalogue Blog Hop!  Each of them will be sharing some amazing projects using new products.

Until then click on the catalogue and take a look at all the goodies now available and be prepared to start writing that wish list!!

Marisa xx

 

Tower Ramparts Event

A big thank you to everyone who came along to the Stampin' Up! event at Tower Ramparts on Saturday.   

This was the first event held at the centre for both adults and children and it was a BIG success!!

Visitors young and old came along to make their own FREE Mother's Day cards at the Stampin' Up! workshop.

Everyone had great fun making cards in a range of

stunning spring colours. 

Individually decorated with flowers, butterflies and

Mother's Day sentiments.

As well as the card making session there was a wonderful range of handmade gifts on sale. 

All perfectly matching the Mother's Day cards, thanks to the fabulous range of coordinating products from Stampin' Up!.

It was lovely to see so many people enjoying what they created.

Proudly showing off their finished projects.

And finally a big thank you to Michelle who helped us manage the event.  She done an amazing job and even found time to do a little creating of her own!!

So many people came along that we didn't get time to take pictures of you all but I hope your mum's will be very happy with the lovely handmade cards they receive.

Hope to see you all again soon.

xx

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Still looking for a special gift for your mum next week?  Why not treat her to an inspiring craft experience this Mother's Day.  Choose from a Craft Day or Stampin' Up! voucher presented in a gorgeous handmade gift card holder.

The Craft Day voucher costs £35 and includes a whole day of wonderful treats on Saturday 16th April.

A Stampin' Up! goodie bag.
4 gorgeous projects to make during the day.
Stampin' Up! Stamp Set (worth £11.99)
Buffet Lunch
Lots of NEW Stampin' Up! products for her to try.
Refreshments.
Afternoon tea with lots of yummy cakes!
Prize draw.
Demonstrations throughout the day.
Copy of the new mini catalogue.
All the products you need throughout the day.
Use of tools, adhesives and full colour instructions.

Also available are Stampin' Up! gift vouchers to spend on her favourite products in the catalogue. These are available in £10, £15, £20 £25 denominations.

To order any of these gifts or for more information, please contact me on 07734299904 or email marisavanamson@btinternet.com

Marisa xx

Free Mother's Day Cards!

There is nothing like showing someone you care on Mothers Day and what better way to do it than with a card or gift, crafted lovingly by your own hands.  We are offering everyone, young or old, the opportunity to show your Mum you really care. 

Come and visit us tomorrow in Tower Ramparts, Ipswich between 11:00 and 14:00 and make your mum a personalised Mothers Day card for free!  Just think how proud your mum would be!

 Myself and Nina will be there demonstrating some of the fabulous products Stampin' Up! has to offer.

As well as free cardmaking there will a whole range of affordable handmade gifts like this gorgeous Elegant Soriree Notebook, Mini Scrapbooks, Decorated Chocolate boxes and lots more.  All perfect for Mother's Day presents.

We hope to see you there!


Marisa xx

Oh baby!

After months of not making a baby card I get to make 3 in as many weeks!!  The card I am sharing with you today is for a little baby boy and uses the gorgeous Nursery Sweet designer papers. 

These papers are so versatile - great for ladies, men, babies, Easter, cards, scrapbooking and so much more!!  The sentiments are from the Occasional Quote and Tiny Tags stamp sets. 

I can't make a card these days without some kind of bling!  This one has been finished off with a couple of the super shiny rhinestones and whisper white organza ribbon.

Thanks for looking.

Marisa xx