Tranquil Textures Mosaic Tile Card

We have all this 12x12 DSP, but what do we do with the scraps. Some of it gets given to my daughters school - they use the small bits to help with fine motor skills with the younger children.  But a lot of it I store it bags crying out to be useds usefully.  In my head all cardstock and DSP want to be used, they get a little sad if they are left in the cellophane packet, even if now and then they are pulled out to be sniffed and stroked.

Here is a style of card that helps you use up the scraps of DSP.  You could use a square punch or dies, or in fact use decorative shapes as along as they are symmetrical so that they line up neatly on the card.  I have made the tiles from one pack of DSP as I know they will co-ordinate with each other, no thought needed! However you could experiment with different DSP packs and cardstocks and see what effect you come up with.

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Tranquil Textures Class

I had a thoroughly enjoyable class on Friday, featuring the Sea of Textures suite.  This includes a stamp set, dies, papers, cardstock and sprinkles - we managed to use them all creating three very lovely projects.

I love that Stampin' Up produce suites, things that co-ordinate nicely with each other so that we can concentrate on the designing and not the 'hunting in every nook and cranny to find things that match and then finally using the closest things we could find' afternoons!

I did test my guests on Friday, by making the string a few of the tranquil textures sprinkles onto the linen thread, very tricky without the right glasses!  However, they all loved the projects - including the cute little bag which may get used for teacher gifts.

This project is really quick and simple, and a great summery card.  Just ink up a rectangular stamp block with Bermuda Bay ink and Pacific Point Ink, spritz with water and press onto the card.  I have used the Whisper White extra thick as that can take water a little better than the standard Whisper White. A quick but effective technique.

Spot where I made them thread on the sprinkles!

This bag design I originally saw on Pinterest, from Pootles - but I changed the measurements.  I love it as you get to see both sides of the double-sided paper.

Remember that Stampin' Up have two great offers for you this month:

Sign up as a Demo and get 10 free ink pads in the colour family of your choice, nearly £200 of stampin' goodies for £99.  (plus you can pre-order the Colour your Seasons short term release, available to customers in August only, pre-order from the Autumn/Winter catalogue from August and sign up to join me for Onstage Local in November!).

Secondly, get 4 packs of Designer Series paper for the price of three!  I have 1 remaining papershare left if you would like to sample the papers without buying them all!  £39 for the DSP packs and £15 for the 6x6 in-colour and colour family paper stacks.

Contact me via fispapercrafts@hotmail.co.uk for more information.

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Dragonfly Pinwheel

As July is all about the Designer Series Paper sale, I thought this weeks project would show you a non-card way of using your DSP.

I love pinwheels as home decorations, they are simple to do and can be spectacular to view.  Here I use the a die cut to add detail to the pinwheel.

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July July July!

Wow, this month is really special,maybe because it is half way through the year and Stampin' Up want to spoil us.

My videos this month will be based around projects using the Design Series Paper as there is currently a sale on, by four packs for the the price of three on selected packs, as listed below.  I am extending my papershare to cover the offer, so get a quarter pack of every DSP for £39 + P&P - see the Papershare Page on this blog (click here).

If you have been tempted by the Starter Kit, then there is no better time to join then July.  For July only when you purchase the Starter Kit for £99 not only do you get £130 of Stampin' Goodies, but also get to choose one colour family or the 2017-2020 In-Colour Ink pads for FREE (£63 worth).

If you do purchase the Starter Kit, you can also pre-order a very special bundle that will be available during August only. As a demonstrator you get to order products a month early (so you will be able to pre-order the Autumn/Winter catalogue in August rather than waiting until September).  The Blended Seasons Bundle includes a stamp set, stitched framelits AND a set of 12 Watercolour Pencils in fresh new colours!

Finally,. booking for July's classes closes today, Monday 2nd July, however if you are just attending the class and not purchasing product as your class fee then there may be spaces available later this month.

The main class is based around the Tranquil Textures Suite, that features a stamp set, dies and DSP, as well as a some fun beads!

I am also hosting a Christmas Stamp'n'Stack - 20 cards of 5 designs in 3hrs - all for £30.  I am really looking forward to it as it should be a little chaotic and a lot of jolly good Christmas Spirit.

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