Beware Pirates - New Technique

More Beware Pirates! I can't seem to ignore this stamp set for very long :o)

The design is very simple and similar to one I have used before. The colour scheme is Sahara Sand and Basic Black. I have embossed the sentiment with Black embossing powder. The edges of the image have been distressed using the Cutter Kit and the corners curled over with my tweezers.

The new technique I have used is STAMPING IN SOOT. I have used some of SU's Glossy White cardstock (page 87). This is not a technique for children to use - because you hold the cardstock glossy side down over a lighted candle. The cardstock must just touch the flame. You slowly keep the cardstock moving across flame so the understide becomes covered with soot - make sure you are holding the card with tweezers!

Stop when you are happy with the coverage - you don't want this to be even, it looks much better when the soot is patchy when used with this stamp set.

Place the cardstock on your table - soot side up and press your chosen stamp into it. You don't need any ink - the stamp with lift off the soot and leave it's image. Be careful not to touch the soot with your fingers as this will also lift off or smudge the soot.

When you have finished stamping, you will need to FIX the image. I used an Artist's Fixative for Pastel, Charcoal and Pencil. Just a quick spray, then leave to dry and your image is ready to place on your project :o)

Teri xxx

Ornate Flowers - November Class

My classes for November were based on the lovely Ornate Flowers stamp set. This can be found on page 54 of the current Idea Book & Catalogue. It is available in wood mount (£16.95) or clear mount (£13.95).

If you would like to purchase the instructions for this set, you will find the details below. The instructions will be emailed to you as a PDF document within 24 hours.

The class consists of a gift bag together with a matching card and it's own box :o)

Ornate Flowers - Class Instructions - £3.00

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Season Of Joy Class

My classes last month were based on the lovely, Scandinavian Season Stamp set. Many of my customers have this set and they wanted me to give them some more inspiration for using it :o)

Because this set is retired, I have now changed the class so that it uses the beautiful Season Of Joy stamp set.

If you would like to purchase the instructions for this set, you will find the details below. The instructions will be emailed to you as a PDF document.

The class consists of three cards and a little gift box.

Season Of Joy - Class Instructions - £3.00

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More Swaps - Convention 2010

I joined 3 of the organised swaps during Convention. These usually run in groups of 10. Everyone makes 10 of the same item and we exchange them, so everyone comes away with 10 different items.

This is what I made for the Card Candy swap. I loved making these using the Level 1 Silhouette Sentiments stamp set. I love this set :o)



My item for the 3D swap. This was made using the Fancy Flower punch and contains a mini nail care kit.



The Business Tools Swap. These took ages to make, but I loved doing them. The little charms are made using Shrink Plastic. The box contains a punch guide which is a template for all the current Stampin' Up! punches. I used the Artistic Etchings stamp set and the Newsprint Designer Series Paper.



Finally ..... I also took a little gift along for a very special lady .... Eileen. Eileen is one of two wonderful people who look after the UK demos in Demo Support. She is based in Germany and we hadn't met before. It was so good to finally meet her :o)




Teri xxx

Convention 2010

I was so glad to be able to go to the Stampin' Up! convention this year! The event was attended by 300 demos from all over the UK, France and Germany .... and just a few from the USA :o)

As with all of Stampin' Up! events, there was loads of swapping. I took several different ones with me. It's not in me to make too many of the same one. These are all the general swaps that I took .....

Inchy Boxes - These were made using the new Petal Card punch and contained a yummy chocolate. I used the Level 2 hostess set Cute By The Inch to decorate them.



Fast & Fabulous cards - made using the Level 2 Hostess set .....



These were my favourite little cards - created with the beautiful Every Moment stamp set .....



Of course I had to make some using Beware Pirates .... and also the gorgeous Level 1 Hostess set Punch Potpourri ....



And the final cards ..... a few using Dasher and the Medallion stamps .....



I took some more 3D items along too. My beautiful sister Faith helped me make these. Each contains a Drinking Chocolate sachet .....




Teri xx

Bundle Up For Christmas! - SU Promotion!!

Stampin' UP! has another fabulous promotion running for November and December! If you purchase one of the Christmas product bundles listed below you can choose one of the limited edition ribbon spools absolutely free! These ribbons are not available to buy. The only way you can get hold of them is by purchasing one of the bundles.

NOTE : The Promotion runs until 29th December, but products are only available while supplies last!

Christmas Product Bundles Available ......



Ribbons To Choose From ......



The Welcome Christmas Bundle includes a Speciality Designer Series Paper Pack that is not available to buy separately. It contains 12 sheets of 12" x 12" paper - 2 each of 2 single-sided flocked designs and 2 each of 4 double-sided designs.



Click on any of the above pictures to make the details clearer ..... and contact me to place your orders :o)

Teri xx

For The Girls ............. :o)

This card is very closely based on one designed by the wonderful .... and very talented Diana Gibbs :o)

Cardstock .................... Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink .............................. Pretty In Pink, Certainly Celery, Basic Black
Stamps ........................ Beware Pirates
Other Products ............ 1 1/4" Basic Black Striped Grosgrain

That's all my pirates for the moment ..... although I don't think it will be too long before I get them out again :o)

Teri xx

More .... Beware Pirates

I did say that I loved this set :o)

Another fabulous card created with this lovely set. I've teamed it with the new Newsprint DSP (page 91). The map sheets in this pack are a perfect partner for the stamp set.

Cardstock .................... Soft Suede, Basic Black
DSP ................... Newsprint
Ink .............................. Basic Black, Versamark
Stamps ........................ Beware Pirates
Other Products ............ Color Spritzer Tool, Sponge Daubers, Silver Embossing Powder

Teri xx

Beware Pirates!

Beware Pirates is one of the fabulous new stamp sets available in the latest Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue. You can find it on page 41. I can't begin to tell you how much I love this set! It's perfect for men's and boys cards, but versatile enough for girls cards too :o)

Cardstock .................... Basic Black, Crumb Cake
Ink .............................. Versamark, Basic Black
Stamps ........................ Beware Pirates
Other Products ............ Sponge Daubers, Cutter Kit (Distressing Tool), Silver Embossing Powder

Teri xx

Beware Pirates - Make & Take

The Make & Take from my party last night. This is based on a card by the very talented Joyce Wowczuk. This one is a much simplified version suitable for a quick make at a Stampin' Party :o)

Cardstock .................... Not Quite Navy, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory
Ink .............................. Night Of Navy, Early Espresso
Stamps ........................ Beware Pirates, Sanded
Punches ...................... Extra Large Oval, Crop-A-Dile
Other Products ............ 3/8" Twill Tape, Color Spritzer Tool, Foam Daubers, Cutter Kit (Distressing Tool)

More to come from this fabulous stamp set over the next couple of days.

Teri xx