Penguin Candy Cane Holder

Hi all,

Can you believe we woke up to snow this morning!  It does look pretty on the floor, but chaos on the roads!

I have recently been making a few things for an upcoming Christmas Pamper/Shopping Night so here's a Penguin Candy Cane Ornament/Holder below:

I originally saw these a few years ago when we didn't have various punches to Stampin' Up! UK.  Anyway, now that we have these punches, I found that my templates are larger than the original punches, so I had to use my templates to draw round the shapes and cut by hand.  Talk about labour of love!

Hope you like my little penguin.

Bye for now,

Alex

Mini Milk Carton

Hi all,

Isn't it cold outside?!?  I've been busy making a few things recently and thought I'd upload this Mini Milk Carton and holder:

Mini Milk Carton

Stamps:  Delightful Decorations (P.10). 
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Very Vanilla.  DSP: Jolly Holiday (retired).       
Inkpad: Cherry Cobbler.
Accessories:  Big Shot Machine, Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die,  3/4" Circle Punch, Small Oval Punch (retired), Corner Rounder Punch, Simply Scored, 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon - Cherry Cobbler, Paper Snips, SU Bone Folder, 3D Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Sticky Strip.  Mini Pegs (Non-SU).
Thanks for stopping by.

Keep warm.

Alex

Christmas Wish List Service

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Evening all,

Hope you're having a nice weekend and are thinking ahead to Christmas.  I think I heard on the radio this morning that a month today will be Christmas Eve - ahhh, where has the time flown to?

I haven't started my Christmas cards, despite me saying every year, I'll start in January and do a few each month so that by the time December comes, it's not so much to do! lol.

Anyway, this time next Saturday will be 1st December so I thought I'd better let you know that I'll be doing the Christmas Wish List and Gift Certificates again this year :)

All you have to do is fill in my Wish List Form and mail it back to me which I will safely store for you. Then give your family/friends my contact details when they ask you what you would like for Christmas. They can contact me and between us, we can select what Stampin' Up! goodies to purchase off your Wish List according to their budget and can organise to have the goodies delivered either direct to their door or have them sent here for collection. How easy is that? What a happy bunny you'll be knowing that you'll get some craft goodies you've been wishing for instead of the usual slippers, cds and smellies!

For a copy of the Wish List Form or more information, please email me on alexhau@rocketmail.com.

Please Note:
All Wish List orders must reach me asap to ensure delivery in time for Christmas.

Alternatively, if a Gift Voucher is more your thing, I can arrange to have these in any denomination for your family/friends to purchase from me. These have no expiry date and can be used at any time. For your Gift Voucher to be received in time for Christmas, please let me know asap so that it catches the last First Class Christmas posting - Thursday 20 December 2012.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Bye for now,

Alex

Stampin' Trimmer is HERE!

IT's here, the amazing new Paper Trimmer from Stampin' Up!

  Paper Trimmer Video --- check out the video by clicking on the link!

Introducing the new and improved Stampin’ Trimmer! Although paper trimmers are a common crafting tool, this trimmer was designed exclusively by paper crafters for paper crafters - and because it was made by Stampin’ Up!, you know it’s a cut above the rest!

Please note: the cutting and scoring blade refills will be available early in December.

Features of the All-New Stampin’ Trimmer

• An extra-wide 15.9 cm cutting base and an extended 39 cm ruler
  • The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 4 mm increments, allowing for small measurements.
  • The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.
  • The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts. 
  • When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.
  • All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won’t wear off.
  • The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin’ Trimmer securely in place on your work area.
• A full 30.5 cm cutting and scoring track
  • The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don’t have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you’re not using them. 
  • The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 30.5 cm without having to remove or switch out handles. 
  • The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport. 
  • The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.
• Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts
  • The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.
  • Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring. 
  • The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you’re cutting.
  • The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.
• Storage compartment under base
  • The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades and even business cards. 
  • Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you’ve stored.
• Product details: item 129722; 33,95 €/£25.95

Put this on your Wish List TODAY!

Alex

Ornament Keepsakes

Hi all,

With a great promotion for November, I just had to give in to buying the Ornament Keepsakes Bundle!  I love the ornament on the front cover of the Autumn/Winter Catalogue and just knew I had to make one.  Recently cranked up the Big Shot (alot) and reproduced the ornament, which I'm really pleased with.  The picture doesn't do it justice, but believe me, there's lots of Dazzling Diamonds on there!

Ornament Keepsakes

Stamps:  Ornament Keepsakes (Autumn/Winter Catalogue, P.3 Set of 9 stamps). 
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler and Gumball Green (In Color 2012-14).  DSP - Be Of Good Cheer (P164).       
Inkpad: Cherry Cobbler and Gumball Green (In Color 2012-14).
Accessories:  Big Shot Machine, Framelits Dies - Holiday Ornaments, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Simply Scored, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Very Vanilla, 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon - Cherry Cobbler, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Large Pearl Basic Jewels, Dazzling Diamonds, Paper Snips, SU Bone Folder, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, 2-Way Glue Pen, Silicon Mat, Crop-A-Dile and Hot Glue Gun (Non-SU).

If you're interested in doing a class on this, please let me know.  Alternatively, you can buy a kit from me to create this lovely ornament if you live further a field.

Bye for now,

Alex

New App from Stampin' Up!

What fantastic news - Stampin' Up! has created a card-making application, called "Simply Sent!" This iPhone app allows you to create an e-card from a template or completely on your own and send it via e-mail or post it on Facebook.

Check out the app available to download for FREE in the itunes store.

Bye for now,

Alex

Who's 7-0 today!

It's my Dad's big 7-0 today and what better way to celebrate it than a big card to remind him of his age! lol.

Here's the card I made for him:

Stamps:  Heard From The Heart (Retired 2012). 
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Real Red and Whisper White.       
Inkpad: Night of Navy.    
Accessories:  Big Shot Machine, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, Labels Collection Framelits, Paper Snips, SU Bone Folder and Dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by!

Bye for now,

Alex

No Peeking - Projects together

Hi all,

After seeing the No Peeking card and gift card earlier in the week, thought you might like to see the projects together.  I had a lot of fun making these and can't wait to make a few more, perhaps in different colour combos :)

No Peeking - Projects together:

Hope you like :)

Enjoy your weekend.

Alex

Create A Cupcake

Today is Janet's birthday and what better way to celebrate than with a cupcake!

Below is the card I made to celebrate her special day:

Create A Cupcake

Stamps:  Create A Cupcake (P.49) and Heard From The Heart (Retired 2011). 
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo and Whisper White.          
Inkpad: Early Espresso and Pretty in Pink.    
Accessories:  Big Shot, Adorning Accents Folders, Labels Collection Framelits, Cupcake Builder Punch, 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon - Melon Mambo, SU Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Sticky Strip and Dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy your day.

Alex

No Peeking - Gift Card

Hi all,

Nearly the weekend and hopefully some more crafting time for me :)  Recently saw a great little gift card online that wasn't the regular rectangle/square shaped card and decided that I just had to try it for myself!

Here it is below:

No Peeking

Front:

With tag out:

Inside:

Stamps:  No Peeking (P.23). 
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green (In Color: 2012-2014) and Very Vanilla.  DSP: Be Of Good Cheer (P.164).
Inkpad: Chocolate Chip and Gumball Green (In Color: 2012-2014).   
Accessories:  Simply Scored, 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon - Wild Wasabi, Stampin' Write Markers - Gumball Green (In Color: 2012-2014) and Real Red, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Big Shot, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, Crop-A-Dile (Retired), SU Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Sticky Strip and Dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Enjoy your day.

Alex

No Peeking

Hi all,

Well, it's certainly feeling more like winter now the clocks have gone back and the weather has done nothing but rain recently!  I couldn't resist, and HAD to buy No Peeking stamp set which I fell in love with ever since I first set eyes on the new Annual Catalogue :)

With Christmas just around the corner, I decided to make my nephew his Christmas card with this cute stamp set, hopefully, he'll love it as much as I do!  For his card, I used Real Red and Wild Wasabi colours for him, below is another one made using Cherry Cobbler and the new In Color: Gumball Green.

No Peeking

From the side:

Stamps:  No Peeking (P.23) and Heard From The Heart (Retired 2011). 
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi and Very Vanilla.         
Inkpad: Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party (In Color: 2011-2013), Staz On Ink - Jet Black and Gumball Green (In Color: 2012-2014).   
Accessories:  Simply Scored, 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon - Wild Wasabi, Stampin' Write Markers - Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie and Real Red, SU Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Sticky Strip and Dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy your day.
 
Alex

It's November!

Another month, another promotion or two!

Starting from today, you can gain a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Speciality Designer Series Paper Bundle!

See the icon on the left to be directed to the offer, or below as a jpeg file.

Not only this, but from today till 16 December, host a minimum £325 Stampin' Up! party and get a FREE collection of Ink Pads, £44.50 value in addition to the regular Hostess benefits of holding a party.

Have a great day!

Alex