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MORE SWIRLY SCRIBBLES & BIRDS …

It was definitely time to try the Swirly Birds Stamp Set and Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies again … after my first quite bleak end result.

I really liked the result from clear heat embossing the medium swirl stamp.

This time I chose Night of Navy and Whisper White … and added the smaller swirl stamp using the white heat embossing powder.

Then came some layering of Swirly Scribbles ‘nests’ … the sentiment was heat embossed and punched out with a 2 1/2 inch circle punch …this circle was then partially run through the bigshot  using the same Swirly ‘nest’ … I love using my dimensionals to achieve some height on cards.

… and here is the result …

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… I hope that you already have a copy of the new annual catalogue from Stampin’ Up! and are starting on your wish list … because can place your orders from June 1.

If you don’t have a copy yet … contact me to organise your very own …. it is full of amazing products to help you get creative.

The stamp set and thinlits used to create this card can be found on pafe 152 of the new catalogue … and are offered as one of Stampin’ Up!’s new bundles for 2016-2017.

It’s getting close to … LAUNCH TIME … 

 

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PLAYING WITH NEW PRODUCTS …

There are so many great things about being an Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator ….

and each year at this time, it is definitely being able to pre-order from the new Annual Catalogue.

I have already shared the new catalogue with the wonderful ladies who come to my classes and I am sure they are looking through it and discovering all the wonderful new products they can be adding to their Wishlists, ready to start ordering in early June.

One of the new Stampin’ Up! bundles includes the Swirly Bird Stamp Set and Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies [Remember: BUNDLE & SAVE 10% … this bundle is $80].

I am quite surprised by how ‘dark’ my card seems to be.

I didn’t start with a layout design …

I just wanted to start by doing a clear dry emboss of one of the smaller swirly stamps onto a dark cardstock and see where this took me … I chose Basic Black – but will use Night of Navy next … then I wanted to use some of the layered diecuts techniques I had used at Christmas … and then try to find a current sentiment that matched the final layout …

It may not be to everyone’s taste but this is where this idea took me … IMG_1515

… I am looking forward to more playtime and some brighter and cheerier cards.

P.S. … I am currently teaching Macbeth to my Year 11s … so darkness has been ever present in the last few weeks.

I will share a more colourful card very soon!

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BIRTHDAYS & BALLOONS … THIS MONTH’S STAMPIN’ TIME CLASS

This month’s class is all about creating BIRTHDAY CARDS to have on hand, ready for when you need them.

I have used ideas from the Occasions Catalogue for the four standard cards and gift cards [two of the same design] … Stampin’ Up! catalogues are always full of amazing ideas … so if you are seeking inspiration, this a great place to start.

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This class will be held at my place [if you are new to my classes, I will give you address details on booking your place] on Sunday 29th May, starting at 1pm. The cost is $20.