Fast Friday #30 - Special Reason by Stampin' Up!

I know it's been a long time since I have done a Fast Friday post, but thought I would share these quick but effective cards.

Both versions use the versatile Blooms & Bliss DSP as well as the Special Reason stamp set (20% discount on the clear mount) and coordinating framelits dies Stylish Stems (40% discount). All 3 of these as well as the ribbon used is on the Retiring List. Some of the stocks are low but at the time of posting are still available - so grab these quick before they sell out!

To make this project you will need:

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White Thick Cardstock, Blooms & Bliss DSP ♦ Stamps: Special Reason ♦ Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo ♦ Tools/Accessories: Stylish Stems Framelits, Mint Macaron Sheer Ribbon, Blushing Bride Stitched Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Basic Rhinestones, Basic Pearls

You can order from my online shop 24/7 or if you prefer contact me directly.
Don't forget to enter the code V4MFA49 during the month of April 2017 if shopping online and you will receive a free gift from me (learn more).

A la prochaine! Amitiés!

Nicole

Retiring List 2016/17 Annual Catalogue & Spring/Summer 2017 Catalogue

What an EXCITING TIME!! New products are coming so that means we need to say goodbye to some products forever....

So get them BEFORE they sell out as they will be gone FOREVER.

So do you want to see what is retiring? Choose the file type you prefer below

• Retiring List (pdf)
• Retiring List (excel)

Items from both the Annual Catalogue and the Spring/Summer Seasonal Catalogue which will NOT be carried over are shown on the lists above.

In previous years I have had many customers that have missed out on retiring products and they were kicking themselves that they didn't get their favourite retiring items quickly enough!

So don't delay - SHOP TODAY!

The quickest way to order is via my online shop 24/7.
Enter the code V4MFSA49 during the month of April 2017
and you will receive a free gift from me (learn more).

Please note if any of the items you would like give you a backordered notice that means there is more stock expected into the warehouse and that your order will likely be fulfilled. If you enter the code and you get a notification that this item has been discontinued and cannot be added to your order that means this item has sold out and is no longer available.

Some of the items are being reconfigured so if you see the basic rhinestones for example this does not mean that we will no longer be selling rhinestones, it just means they have been repackaged and will be offered in a different configuration.

Finally it is a wonderful time to join, you can add any current items to your starter kit including retired and discounted products. You pay £99 and you can choose £130 worth of any products and you get to see the brand new catalogue coming in June and an even better perk, demonstrators get to pre-order some of the new products in May! Click the ‘Join my Team’ tab above for more information.

A la prochaine! Amitiés!

Nicole

Dragonfly Dreams Bee Happy Card from Stampin' Up! - #GDP075

I'm taking part in the Global Design Project for the first time and in my usual style I'm leaving it until the last few hours to submit my entry!

This week's theme is Winged Creatures.

Although I've used the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set, I've actually used the bee image.

I stamped the bee image twice - firstly with Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto Whisper White card and then secondly onto vellum with Black Stazon. I coloured in the cardstock stamped bee with a Crushed Curry marker and cut out the body. I then attached the vellum wings that I had stamped onto vellum and used the clear Wink of Stella pen to give some shimmer to the wings. Once this was complete the rest of the card came together quite easily.

And of course no card is complete without a bit of stamping inside - this is how I finished it off...

To make this project you will need:

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Vellum, Pop of Pink Specialty DSP ♦ Stamps: Dragonfly Dreams, Labeler Alphabet ♦ Ink: Crushed Curry, Basic Black Marker, Memento Tuxedo Black, Black Stazon ♦ Tools/Acc: Wink of Stella Clear, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stitched Shapes Framelits

You can order from my online shop 24/7 or if you prefer contact me directly.
Enter the code YW2B6QPU during the month of February 2017 when shopping online and you will receive a free gift from me (learn more). And don't forget it's Sale-a-bration time - so for every £45 (excluding P&P) that you spend you can choose a free product from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue up until 31 March 2017.

A la prochaine! Amitiés!

Nicole

Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza - 21-28 November

Stampin' Up! have the sale of the century starting today and it’s going to last a week! Some items are up to 40% off - wow!

There are also 24 hour flash sales for the first day (today 21 November) and the last day (28 November)!

Don’t forget though, this will be a ‘while stocks last’ sale, so please don’t miss out. Some of the items will be retiring from the Winter Catalogue, so when they’re gone, they're gone….

For your convenience to see at a glance all the offers, download this pdf, Or just click on the link below to go straight to my online shop

Remember to enter the code MJK6KADK during this month and you will receive a free gift from me (learn more).

You will need to hurry to grab your bargains!

A la prochaine! Amitiés!

Nicole

Pinkies Sneak Peak 2016/17 Annual Catalogue Blog Hop

Thank you for joining us on another Pinkies Blog Hop! We're showcasing lots of gorgeous projects using products from the new Stampin' Up!® Annual Catalogue. Simply use the buttons at the end of each post to keep hopping!

Welcome to those who have joined me from Hannah's blog - wasn't her project gorgeous? I just love how she has used the new products from Stampin' Up!'s new annual catalogue which launches on 1 June.

I have a lot of birthdays coming up so needed to make a batch of girlie cards and just had to use one of the new in-colours - Sweet Sugarplum [don't you just love the colour and the name ;-)]. I decided to pair it with one of the new hostess sets - Gift of Love. I also used the new Thoughtful Banners stamp set which co-ordinates with a new punch - the Duet Banner Punch (and you'll be able to get both as a bundle and save 10% - I love a bargain!)

The panel on the side has been made by stamping one of the images from Gorgeous Grunge in Sweet Sugarplum ink onto Sweet Sugarplum cardstock, interspersed with light brushes from the Wink of Stella gold pen. I also created a raised effect by stamping the banner twice, and cutting part of it out and gave it extra dimension by using Stampin' Dimensionals.

I did lots of versions of the flowers, until I was happy with the blended effect, but like all crafters I don't like to waste anything, so used some left over items to make these two cards....

Don't forget to stop by Sarah's blog as I know she has a fab project to share with you. Click on the next button below to take a look....

To make these projects you will need:

Cardstock/Paper: Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Sweet Sugarplum ♦ Stamps: Gift of Love (Hostess 2016/17), Thoughtful Banners, Gorgeous Grunge ♦ Ink: Sweet Sugarplum, Pear Pizzazz, Momento Black Tuxedo, Blushing Bride, ♦ Tools/Accessories: Duet Banner Punch, Wink of Stella pen (gold)  Stampin' Dimensionals, Blender pen

You can order from my online shop 24/7 or if you prefer contact me directly. Don't forget you can't order any of the sneak peak items though until 1 June 2016. Why not contact me and I’ll send you an advance copy of the new catalogue.

A la prochaine! Amitiés!

Nicole

Balloon Card and Glitter Tape Bag - Sale-a-bration 2016 Projects

Sale-a-bration 2016 is coming to a close - you only have until 31 March to get your freebies. So I thought you would like to see some projects from a recent party.

This cute card was our make and take using the Sale-a-bration Party Pants stamp set.

To make this project you will need:

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Pretty Petails DSP Stack ♦ Stamps: Party Pants (SAB 2016) ♦ Ink: Pacific Point ♦ Tools/Accessories: Balloon Bouquet Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, White Baker's Twine

This gift was for my hostess and contained some lovely biscuits. The technique with this project was how to colour the Sale-a-bration glitter tape set. The white glitter tape can be coloured either using a dauber or using some ink from one of the ink refills added to water in the spritzer bottle.

And here's a close up of the tag - I used punched out a flower from the coloured glitter tape.

To make this project you will need:

Cardstock/Paper: N/A ♦ Stamps: Endless Thanks ♦ Ink: Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black ♦ Tools/Accessories: Glitter Tape (SAB 2016), Gift bag (from stash), Craft sheet, Spritzer bottle, Note tag punch, Mini flower punch (from trio punch set), Stampin' Dimensionals, Basic rhinestones, Pool Party glitter ribbon, glue dots

You can order from my online shop 24/7 or if you prefer contact me directly. Don't forget you can choose a free product from the Sale-a-Bration promotion for every £45 (before P&P) that you spend on catalogue items until 31 March 2016.

A la prochaine! Amitiés!

Nicole

Fast Friday - Week 26

This is the first (belated) Fast Friday post for 2015.

I have some amazing friends who have been helping me out at the moment and I wanted to say thank you to them so turned to the gorgeous Painted Petals stamp set in the Spring/Summer catalogue to come up with this quick and simple but I hope stunning card.

You know how crafters love to use every last scrap? Well you might be wondering where the DSP I have used on the card comes from? Does this photo give you a clue?

Yes that's right I used the inside of the Sale-a-b-ration cover sheet from the Spring/Summer catalogue! Waste not want not!

Click any of the images or products below to visit my online shop.

Don't forget you'll get a FREE Sale-a-bration item for every £45 you spend.

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A la prochaine! Amitiés!

Nicole