Top Note Easter!

Well I never need an excuse to have chocolate, but for Easter classes it is a necessity! Mini chocolate eggs were on the menu this evening, along with chocolate Easter cakes, yum!

I used the new Top Note Die from the new Mini Catalogue on all the projects; as a layer on one card, as the actual shape of the second card and as a topper for the treat bag, so it is already proving to be very versatile!

Stamp Sets: A Good Egg, Forest Friends

Card: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizazz, Whisper White

DSP: Sunny Garden

Ink: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizazz

Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Decorative Label Punch, Word Window

Ribbon: Pear Pizazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon

Big Shot: Top Note Bigz Die

Take a look through the catalogue links on the right and just let me know if you have any questions or would like to place an order!

Thanks for stopping by...

Mini Catalogue Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Mini Catalogue Blog Hop. If you have joined me from Sandra's blog http://cscarddesigns.blogspot.com then I am sure you have seen some fantastic designs to inspire you!

For my projects I decided to use Sew Suite stamp set along with the co-ordinating Sweet Stitches Designer Series Paper. With a new Big Shot, I couldn't leave out the Top Note Die and Flower Daisies dies, so I used these too!

The full list of items used is below:

Card: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

DSP: Sweet Stitches

Ink: Basic Black

Stamp Set: Sew Suite

Sissix dies: Top Note, Flower Daisies

Ribbon: Daffodil Delight

Punches: 3/4" Circle

Accessories: Silver Eyelets, Brights Collection buttons, Linen Thread

I hope you have enjoyed looking at my projects and now it's time to move on to Elaine's blog

http://ihavethestamp.blogspot.com

Happy Blog Hopping!!

Clare.

The New Mini Catalogue is Launched Today!

At last, 1 April has arrived which means the launch of the new Mini Catalogue which has lots of wonderful new products to add to my ever increasing wish list! I will be posting some photos tomorrow of some projects made with items from the new mini catalogue in preparation for a great event called a Blog Hop!

It starts at 10am on Saturday 2 April and there are lots of Stampin' Up! demonstrators taking part. Take time to hop from one blog to another to get lots of inspiration for future projects.

Until then, take a look at the mini catalogue by clicking on the picture of it on the right, and get that wish list started....now where's my pen and paper!

For Mum

Well I hope my Mum likes my creation for Mother's Day, but I hope she isn't peeking! I have made her a card, sticky pad holder and a fridge magnet.

The cheery colours of Pumpkin Pie and Rose Red co-ordinate perfectly with the Sweet and Sour Specialty Designer Series Paper. The card is a step design, which gives you several areas to decorate. It is ideal for this Mum card and the individual letters were stamped using the Broadsheet Alphabet. This is a very decorative set, each letter with a different design. These were then cut out with the Paper Snips, mounted on to scallop circles, some sparkles were added and it's done!

The note pad holder is made with an acrylic photo stand, and the flower was made using 3 scalloped circles. A cut was made into the circle from each scallop, then a water brush was used to wet them and then they were layered and glued together and scrunched up. A simple flower but very effective! Hope my Mum likes it!

All the items used to make this set are available from the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue - just click the icon on the right and have a flick through!!

If you don't yet own a copy of the Idea Book & Catalogue and place an order for £35 or more, I will send you one free of charge (worth £5.95)

Just Believe

I have created this set of cards and gift bag using Just Believe, a beautiful and versatile set. The colours are Kraft, Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze and Basic Grey which co-ordinates with the Elegant Soiree designer paper pack. The background has a splattered look, created with the Colour Spritzer Tool which is so easy to use! There are two effects with the ribbon, the bag and the Baja Breeze card have the ribbon attached to a length of double sided tape giving a pleated effect, and I have ruffled the ribbon on the Kraft card by pulling a thread which runs the length of the ribbon and securing behind the card. You can see a close up of this lovely effect above.

It's Sale-A-Bration Time!!

Today is the launch of Sale-A-Bration, a chance to get your hands on the fabulous stamp sets below. For every £45 you spend (excluding shipping), you can choose one of the lovely stamp sets below. A link to the catalogue and Sale-A-Bration flyer is on the right hand side, take a look and send your order to me at clare@sparklecrafts.com

Dates:

30 December 2010–28 February 2011

Promotion details: The biggest sales event of the year--Sale-A-Bration--is here! This year there are four great Sale-A-Bration sets to choose from:

So Happy for You wood-mount item 121853 clear-mount item 123220

Punch Bunch wood-mount item 121847 clear-mount item 123211

Sweet Summer wood-mount item 121849 clear-mount item 123214

Bliss wood-mount item 121851 clear-mount item 123217

There are three ways to earn free stamp sets:

• Spend. For every £45 you spend (before shipping), you can choose one Sale-A-Bration set.
  
  
• Host. For every £300 in workshop sales (before shipping), as a hostess you can choose an exclusive Sale-A-Bration set. This is in addition to the already fabulous hostess rewards!
  
  
• Join. Sign up as a demonstrator during Sale-A-Brations, and as a new recruit you can choose any stamp set from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue (valued up to £44.95).

Christmas Bundle Offer!!

This Christmas season get an exclusive package of ribbon for FREE when you purchase a Christmas gift-giving bundle!

Offer available from 1 November to 29 December 2010.

Choose from these bundles:

Description	Wood-Mount Item	Wood-Mount Price	Clear-Mount Item	Clear-Mount Price
Gifted Bundle Gifted Set and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper	124051	£35.70	124052	£30.70
Welcome Christmas Bundle Welcome Christmas Set and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper	124063	£36.90	124064	£31.90
Season of Joy Bundle Season of Joy Set and So Swirly Stampin’ Around Wheel	124055	£36.45	---	---
Delightful Decorations Bundle Delightful Decorations Set and Ornament Punch	124058	£37.45	---	---

*Bundles and ribbons available while supplies last

Choose from these ribbons:

Picture Description Item Retail Value Mistletoe Ribbon Originals 116792 £11.50 Sleigh Bells Ribbon 116795 £8.50 Riding Hood Red 1-1/4” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon 113099 £10.25 Real Red 3/4” Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon 115608 £10.25 Contact me to place your order and take advantage of this Christmas bundle offer!!!! clare@sparklecrafts.com