Fine Feathers and Happy Days

Okay, I'm back from a well deserved relaxing holiday in Spain. I stayed with a friend, part way up a mountain, no mobile phone signal and no Internet. Plenty of wine and stunning views - I'll have to post some photos, which I hope turned out okay.  I haven't had a chance to take a look yet.

In the meantime, I wanted to share these gorgeous cards made by lovely Anja. She used  Fine Feathers stamp set here and Happy Days stamp set further down.  Both sets will be retiring on Monday 30th June.

You still have time to order retiring products if you're quick.  I will be placing a final order for retiring items, subject to availability, tomorrow evening 30th June.  Contact me as soon as possible if you don't want to miss out:  jenz.crafts@yahoo.com

Click on the Retiring Lists tab above to see what's left.

Cutest Baby Ever

A second post to share today.  I wanted to make a baby card and the Tall & Skinny sketch on Mojo Monday inspired me to make this card.  I have time to enter so here we go.

The card measures 3 1/2" x 6" and it will need an envelope for a 4" x 6" card because of the banner overhang.

The giraffe is from Zoo Babies stamp set and the greeting from the Label Love set.  The Gingham is a wheel, and it's on the retiring list - at a reduced price too.  Retiring products will be available until 30th June or while supplies last. Click on the Retiring List tab above to view what's left in the retiring stamps and accessories lists.

Supplies used: Click on the image or description for further information about the products... Zoo Babies clear mount stamp set Label Love clear mount stamp set Gingham Stampin' Around Wheel Whisper White A4 Card Stock Pool Party A4 Card Stock So Saffron A4 Card Stock Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad So Saffron Stampin' Pad Artisan Label Punch 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch Subtles Candy Dots Basic Pearls Jewels Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive

Zoo Review Reflection

Hello crafters.  Here's another technique I taught in class.  This is my first attempt at doing the reflection technique - not a bad first time result me thinks ;)

I know it's been done lots with Lovely as a Tree stamp set, and very lovely too, but I wanted to use something different, hence the zebra from Zoo Review stamp set. Poor zebra kept getting called giraffe in class.  Once we got giraffe in our heads that was it.  Hey ho, it was fun anyway.

I'm sure many of you will have seen this technique done before.  First I stamped the zebra on Whisper White card with Chocolate Chip ink. I re-inked and then stamped the image on a piece of acetate, or similar material. You need to use a water based ink as it will stau wet enabling you to transfer the image on to your card.  After stamping on the acetate, I flipped the acetate over and lined up the image directly beneath the zebra on the card. I carefully rubbed over the acetate to transfer the impression on to my card to create the reflection.  It will come out lighter and that's what you want.

I used my aqua painter to paint the water with Marina Mist ink, the sky with Soft Sky and green area with Pear Pizzazz.  I added a few horizontal streaks to the water with my white chalk marker.

You may have noticed the zebra kinda stands out on the card.  I achieved that by lightly outlining the image with my Sahara Sand marker.

The tree is from Serene Shilouettes stamp set.  I inked it with Pear Pizzaz and then used my Chocolate Chip marker to colour the tree trunk and branches before stamping.  The greeting and little banner are from Perfect Pennants stamp set, on page 27 of the spring/summer catalogue.

Hope you like it. Thank you for visiting x

Supplies used: Click on the image or description for further information about the products... Zoo Review - Clear-Mount Stamp Serene Silhouettes Clear-Mount Stamp Set Perfect Pennants Clear-Mount Stamp Set Whisper White A4 Card Stock Pear Pizzazz A4 Card Stock Chocolate Chip A4 Card Stock Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad White Stampin Chalk Marker Aqua Painters Stampin' Sponges Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive

Saying goodbye... Retiring products

Dates: 30 May - 30 June, 2014 (all items available while supplies last)

Stampin Up! are saying goodbye to hundreds of retiring products from the 2013-2014 annual catalogue to make room for awesome new products coming soon.

Many items are discounted and they are sure to go quickly. Take a look...

• Retiring Stamps (Available 30 May - 30 June, 2014, or while supplies last)
  • PDF
  • Sortable Excel file
• Retiring Accessories (Available 30 May - 30 June, 2014, or while supplies last) 
  • PDF
  • Sortable Excel file

Join Stampin' Up! for just £50

WOW!  Another fab offer!  If you love Stampin' Up! and have been thinking about joining, take advantage of this offer.  I would be delighted to have you join my team of Inky Gems.

Until 30th June you can purchase the kit for just £50. The kit is completely customisable, you get choose what you like from the catalogues up to the value of £55, plus free shipping.  The traditional kit is still available at £99 (£130 product value). This new limited time offer gives you the opportunity to see what it's like to be part of Stampin' Up!'s family for a reduced outlay if you don't want to spend £99.

You decide at what level you want to operate.  If you choose not to hold workshops that is absolutely fine. You can simply place your own orders and/or collect orders from your friends and family.

Here's why now is good time to join...

• Selected pre-order items from the BRAND NEW upcoming 2014/15 catalogue will be available from 30th May so you can add some of the new items in your starter kit!
• The retiring list also launches on 30th May. You will be able to see which items are carrying over, therefore it will help you decide which items you may want to purchase.
• Be the first to see some amazing new products coming very soon, like Project Life and Blendabilities.
• Your kit will include a Business Pack, four current catalogues and a pack of eight new 2014/15 catalogues.
• You will have until the end of September 2014 to meet your first quarterly minimum.
• Our Seasonal Catalogue releases in September. That means pre-order for demonstrators start in August.
• Don't forget the usual perks of being a demonstrator - 20% discount, and 30% off your first order of £150 placed within 45 days of signing up.
• You will have the chance to earn free stamp sets.
• You will be eligible to attend our events including convention which this year is in Brussels in mid-October.

I am sure you will have many questions so please feel free to contact me at any time.  I am here to answer any questions and queries you may have and very importantly to support and help you achieve whatever you want. There will be no pressure whatsoever, not from me or Stampin' Up!

If you would like to chat, please email me at jenz.crafts@yahoo.com and I will call you.
Or you can call me on 07962 230 538.  I look forward to hearing from you.

You can of course join right now if you are ready, just click here