Snowflakes, With Love At Christmas - And the winner is...

Hello Crafters

After a full on week, what with HOCHANDA shows and another crappy headache, I'm a few days late with this...

Anyhoo,..
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments on my Blog, I really do appreciate you taking the time to leave them :-)

I read all your messages too :-)

So, the winner of this card, ..

chosen randomly from the comments list (and after I checked they were following my Blog ha ha) is,,,

Nicola Belshaw

whoo hoo - well done Nicola!!

If you would kindly email me an address to send the card to, we (as you know I won't post it, it'll be Carol or Karen, but I will sign it! ha ha) will get it off to you asap :-)
E-Mail to phill@honeypotcrafts.co.uk

Thanks again everyone,..

I'll have another giveaway for you on my next post (which I will be writing in a minute)

Happy Crafting!

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Snowflakes, With Love At Christmas - Giveaway Card

Hello Crafters

I'm a few days late with this - oops!

I got so carried away making samples with my new Butterfly Elegance stamps that I completely lost track of time!
(as you do in your craft room,.. I can't be the only one,.. surely ha ha)

This is one of the cards I made as a demo on my Hochanda shows,.. making use of my beautiful Christmas Snowflakes paper pad (I think it's my fave!)

As you would expect, the designs in the papers match my Snowflake stamps perfectly,.. it's kind of become my 'thing', .. having all these products that work together without the stress of trying to find them :-)

The Snowflake sentiment corner stamps work great with the square frame,.. effectively creating a larger frame,.. this layout is perfect for any square card of any size too,.. this is an 8x8 card, but it would be great as a 5x5 or 6x6 too :-)

Here is what I used (with links to them on my www in case you 'need' them)
Bright White Foundations Card
Sentimentally Yours Snowflakes 8x8 Paper Pad
Snowflake Lattice embossing folder by Sue Wilson
Double Pierced Squares dies (Set A) by Sue Wilson
Spellbinder Snowflake dies (Sold Out)(sorry)
Sentimentally Yours Snowflakes Large Square Frame stamp
Sentimentally Yours Snowflakes Mini Sentiments Stamps
Sentimentally Yours Snowflakes Sentiment Corners Stamps
Cosmic Shimmer Silver Shine Detail Embossing Powder
Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Jewels - Iced Crystal


The Full Card

Close Up Of The Details

To be in with a chance of winning this card, simply leave a comment (lovely one, of course) and I will choose a name, randomly, next Wednesday (10th August)

You must be a follower of my blog (I'll check) and I will let the winner know on a new post on Wednesday :-)

Don't forget to leave your comments for me, I read every one :-)

Good Luck Everyone!

Happy Crafting!

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Midnight Blue Happy Christmas - Giveaway Card

Hello Crafters

I started this post whilst I was in the green room at HOCHANDA, in between shows on Tuesday, but for some reason, I couldn't add images on my iPad so had to abandon the post.. very frustrating!

This is one of my demo cards from my shows at the beginning of the week and I absolutely love it!

It is also my giveaway card for you this week too :-)

I've used the gorgeous midnight blue pearl foundations card on this and the Foundations Pearl Cardstock, along with the Bright White, Milk and Coconut White are quite possibly my fave!

Here is what I used (with links to them on my www in case you 'need' them)
Bright White Foundations Card
Midnight Blue Pearl Foundations Card (Sold Out)(sorry)
Snowflake Lattice embossing folder by Sue Wilson
Pierced Flags dies by Sue Wilson
Spellbinders Snowflake dies (Sold Out)(sorry)
Sentimentally Yours Snowflakes Background Stamp
Sentimentally Yours Snowflakes Large Circle Frame stamp
Sentimentally Yours Snowflakes Sentiment Corners Stamps
Star Sprays dies by Sue Wilson
Cosmic Shimmer Silverlight Brilliant Sparkle Embossing Powder
Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Jewels - Iced Crystal
Double Pierced Circle Dies by SueWilson

 The Full Card 

The Details

To be in with a chance of winning this card, simply leave a comment (lovely one, of course) and I will choose a name, randomly, next Wednesday (3rd August)

You must be a follower of my blog (I'll check) and I will let the winner know on a new post on Wednesday :-)

Don't forget to leave your comments for me, I read every one :-)

Good Luck Everyone!

Happy Crafting!

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Sneaky Peeks - HOCHANDA Shows

Hello Crafters

I'm back on your HOCHANDA screens tomorrow so thought I'd share a few sneaky peeks with you :-)

This is the rest of my Snowflakes collection, which includes the new Sentiment Corners, new Mini Snowflakes Sentiments, new Mini Snowflakes Background and the new Snowflakes Large Circle frame and new Snowflakes Large Square frame stamps too!

And

My brand new Snowflakes 8x8 Paper Pad and co-ordinating 8x8 Insert Pad!

If you've followed me for a while, you'll know that I absolutely love snowflakes as a Christmas theme and this collection of stamps and papers just makes it soooo easy for us to create gorgeous, eegant cards to send this year!

I'll say a big thank you to Barb and Suzy who have made some amazing samples for me for the shows too, Linda is busy getting ready for her daughter's wedding!

So, my show times are:

Monday 25th July 8pm Launch Show

Tuesday 26th July 9am, 12noon, 4pm and 7pm

I've got lot's of demo's prepped for you too and some amazing products, hand picked (well, not actually from the warehouse ha ha) to go with all my own products.

And I have a couple of new products I've added to my Cosmic Shimmer Vintage Collection too!

Anyhoo, here's a couple of sneaky sample peeks for you :-)

Here's a link to my www, Snowflakes Collection, where you will find all my new Snowflakes Products :-)

Hope you like them! 

See you on your telly (or laptop, or tablet ha ha)

Happy Crafting!

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Brunswick Green - From Our Home To Yours

Hello Crafters

Today's post is a little later than usual as
a) I deleted the post after typing it all last night!
and
b) I've been at our Sheffield store today, doing one of my workshops (great day!!)

So, I wanted to show you this card, it was one of my demos on HOCHANDA, but a most unusual colour scheme for me and, I have to say, I absolutely love it!

I'm not a fan of greens, in the main (unless it's my Decadent Bamboo, Frosty Jade or Chic Moss!), so working with a darker green takes me a little out of my comfort zone,..but, I have to say, this Brunswick Green looks gorgeous with the soft tones of the Milk Foundation Card, even the snowflakes!

The gold embossing detail adds a little touch of luxury to this card, especially as I used my new snowflakes stamps and the whole colour scheme looks really rather classy (in my humble opinion ha ha)(I hope you agree!)

One of my absolute 'must have' sets of stamps, from any of my collections now, are the sentiment borders,.. I simply can't not have them now,.. So versatile, create beautiful banners, stamp around the card to create a frame, mask off and use certain parts,.. love them!
On this card, I created a banner (one of my fave ways to use them)

So, here's what I used (as always, with links to the products on my www should you 'need' to treat yourself)
Brunswick Green Foundations Card
Milk Foundations Card
Snowflakes Dies by Sue Wilson
Double Pierced Oval Dies by Sue Wilson
Sentimentally Yours Snowflakes Sentiment Borders Stamps
Sentimentally Yours Snowflake Icons Stamps
Sentimentally Yours Snowflakes Large Oval Frame Stamp
Snowflake Lattice Embossing Folder by Sue Wilson
Star Sprays Dies by Sue Wilson
Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Jewels - Glacier Ice
(As always, I only use Cosmic Shimmer dries clear PVA glue, Perfect Medium pad and an anti static bag)

The Full Card

Close Up Of The Detail

Anyhoo, just to answer a question I've been asked a few times, yes, I am absolutely happy for you to replicate any of my card designs,.. go for it! I'm flattered :-)

Hope you like today's project!

Happy Crafting!

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Giveaway Card - Merry Christmas in Rich Plum & Gold

Hello Crafters

It seems odd to be posting cards with snowflakes on when the weather is so gorgeous outside, but that's exactly what I'm doing :-)

It pays to be ahead, especially when Christmas is more than likely the special occasion we make the most cards for.. me?, well, as you know, I am rubbish at sending cards ha ha (just ask my family!), but, I do make alot :-)

So, here is one card that I will sign and send (well, get Carol or Karen to send once I've signed it ha ha)

This is the first giveaway card using my new Snowflakes Collection!

This combination of colours is absolutely gorgeous,.. this is the Rich Plum and Coconut White Foundations card with gold embossing powder,.. it's lush and the photo really doesn't do the colours justice!

Here is what I used (with links to the products on my www in case you 'need' to treat yourself)
Sydney Die by Sue Wilson
Snowflakes Dies by Sue Wilson
Star Sprays Dies by Sue Wilson (love these!!)
Snowflake Lattice Embossing Folder by Sue Wilson
Sentimentally Yours Snowflakes Sentiments Stamps
Sentimentally Yours Snowflake Icons Stamps
Rich Plum Foundations Card
Coconut White Foundations Card
Cosmic Shimmer Bright Gold Detail Embossing Powder
Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Jewels - Glacier Ice
(As always, I only use Cosmic Shimmer dries clear PVA glue, Perfect Medium pad and an anti static bag)

The Full Card

Close Up Of The Details

To be in with a chance of winning this card, simply leave a comment (lovely one, naturally ha ha) and I will choose a random name on Friday morning (22nd July).

You must be a follower of my blog (I'll check) and I will let the winner know on a new post on Friday morning :-)

Good Luck everyone!

Happy Crafting!

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New Look Blog and a Silver on White Snowflake Card...

Hello Crafters,

So, it's been an age since I last posted on my Blog so I thought, new look, more posts!

Hope you like how it looks, it took me 4 hours to get it right!

Lot's to tell you before I get on to the card, as you may or may not know, I opened my second Honeypot Crafts store in Sheffield in April this year (which is why I was busier than usual since February really), there was alot to do to get the shop right, decorating, buying new units and getting the look and feel right and, of course, stocking it with all our favourite crafty products too!

I couldn't have done it without my sister, Karen, who is managing this shop for me (thank you!)(and doing a grand job too!), I'm going to see if I can get her to do a post on here with before and after photos etc,..

We have been running workshops in the Sheffield store too (as well as my Nottingham one) so do have a look at the relevant tabs on my website if these would interest you :-)

I've updated the info on the side bars on the blog with my upcoming HOCHANDA shows, Craft Shows I will be exhibiting at and our Craftathons,

If you didn't catch the launch on HOCHANDA of my new 2016 Snowflakes collection, (it sold out!) I will be back with the rest of the collection on July 25th at 8pm (with two brand new paper pads too!)
I absolutely love these stamps, but I am biased as I love snowflake themes for Christmas cards :-)

Here's a quick link to my website for you to see the whole collection: Sentimentally Yours Snowflakes

This is one of my sample cards from the launch show (I did demo it too, but in gold and landscape, still looked gorgeous!)

This is what I used:- (with links to them on my www too)
Double Pierced Rectangle Dies by Sue Wilson
Snowflakes Dies by Sue Wilson
Frosty Swirls Embossing Folder by Sue Wilson
Sentimentally Yours Snowflake Sentiment Borders Stamps
Sentimentally Yours Snowflake Icons Stamps
Sentimentally Yours Large Rectangle Snowflake Frame Stamp
Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Jewels - Iced Snow
Cosmic Shimmer Detail Embossing Powder - Silver Shine
(As always, I only ever use Cosmic Shimmer dries clear PVA glue and Perfect Medium for embossing)

The Full Card

Close Up Of The Details

Anyhoo, I think I have rattled on for long enough!

I hope you like the new look blog and I hope you love my Snowflakes stamps as much as I do!

I will be posting again tomorrow, with a chance to win one of my sample cards from my Christmas shows :-)

Happy Crafting!

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