Monday, 16 July 2018

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.


Product List
Sea Of Textures Clear-Mount Bundle
£42.25
Beautiful You Clear-Mount Stamp Set
£26.00
Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper
£10.25
Tranquil Textures A4 Cardstock Pack
£8.00
Tranquil Textures Sprinkles
£5.50
Whisper White A4 Card Stock
£9.00
Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock
£7.25
Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock
£8.00
Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock
£8.00
Shimmery White A4 Card Stock
£8.25
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Metallics Sequin Assortment
£4.75
Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins
£6.50
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
£7.50
Linen Thread
£4.25
Tranquil Tide 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon
£7.50
Everyday Label Punch
£17.00
Nature's Twine
£8.25

Thursday, 12 July 2018

Envelope Punch Board

This piece of apparatus gets a bit left out sometimes, which is a shame as it is a very handy gizmo.  It makes envelopes, but with a bit of wizardry you can make boxes, 3d envelopes, bows and other projects with it.

Here I just used it in its basic form to make an envelope using the Nature's Poem DSP.  As you know there is a sale on at the moment, by 4 packs of DSP for the price of 3.

Here is the video, I hope you enjoy it: https://youtu.be/MU8FdeV3RCo 


Product List
Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper
£10.25
Nature's Poem A4 Cardstock Pack
£8.00
Tranquil Tide 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon
£7.50
Envelope Punch Board
£18.00
Journaling Pens
£4.75

Monday, 9 July 2018

Tranquil Textures

This months stamp set is the Sea Of Textures bundle.  It comes with a stamp set, that includes a stunning octopus and die set.  Only a few of the dies match the stamp set, the rest add texture and interest to your project.

In the first project I used the embossing mat to create the texture in the back (I used the netting die that you can see in foreground) and then layered the picture with the other dies and stamps.  I love the brightness of the image.  I used window sheet for the card and added the sprinkles to make a shaker card.

This card was simple to make and used the Stamparatus to evenly place the octopus.  I have to say, even though both these cards use the octopus, it took me awhile to figure out how to use it because it such a large image and it isn't a cartoon octopus with a easy expression.  It is very much a realistic octopus.


I hope you liked these two projects.  

I just wanted to remind you of the two promotions running this month:

1) 4 for the price of 3 on selected DSP's all through July.  Buy 4 different or 4 all the same, makes no different you still only pay for three!

2) Join my team this month and receive 10 ink pads for free making it nearly £200 of goodies (not including the business supplies) for £99.  You can also include this months pre-order into your starter kit as well.  New pencils, dies and stamps in a bundle (this will be available to customers in August only).



Product List
Sea Of Textures Clear-Mount Bundle
£42.25
Whisper White A4 Card Stock
£9.00
Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock
£8.00
In Color 2018–2020 A4 Cardstock
£8.00
Brights A4 Cardstock
£8.00
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Tranquil Textures Sprinkles
£5.50
Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Window Sheets
£4.75
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Tranquil Tide A4 Cardstock
£8.00
Layering Squares Framelits Dies
£33.00

Thursday, 5 July 2018

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.




Product List
Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper
£10.25
Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper
£10.25
Simply Scored
£27.00
Layering Circle Framelits Dies
£33.00
Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies
£29.00
Whisper White 3/8" Classic Weave Ribbon
£6.50

Monday, 2 July 2018

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.




Product List
Sea Of Textures Clear-Mount Bundle
£42.25
Whisper White A4 Card Stock
£9.00
Tranquil Textures A4 Cardstock Pack
£8.00
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Linen Thread
£4.25
Tranquil Textures Sprinkles
£5.50
Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins
£6.50
Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set
£25.00
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
£7.00
Pearl Basic Jewels
£4.75