This and That Launch!

I know a few of my regular followers are smashbook fanatics! So you'll be super excited today to read this announcement!

This week see's the launch and sneak preview opportunity of a new Stampin' Up! product line called This & That. Basically the stampin up version of smash books!

It's a new way of recording your life on the go! The range consists of a journal and accessories to do this with ease!

This new product line will be launched in our new Catalogue in July, but we've got the chance to give you a sneak preview and buy the combined bundle at a fabulous 15% off RRP.

Promotion dates are: 1st May - 31st May 2013

Epic Day This and That Bundle includes:

Epic Day This and That Journal (hardboard cover & back, 30 inside pages of Designer Series Paper), plus inside pockets to store photos and embellishments while you work on your album.
Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper
Remember This and That Rotary Stamp
Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers
Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape (3 tapes!!)

Email me today to order your This and That bundle and i will cover 50% off your p&p (only £2.50) All of this can be purchased at the special bundle price of £29.24! (£31.74 inc P&P) What a bargain!

Sale-A-Bration 2013

It's that time again!! Time for the fabulous annual Stampin Up! Promotion: Sale-A-Bration!!!

For those who are loyal followers and customers the sounds of Sale-A-Bration will make you squeeeeeeel with delight! But guess what?! It's even better than ever with lots more choice!!!

So here's the details of what Sale-A-Brations all about:

AS A CUSTOMER: For every £45 that you spend, you get to pick a Limited Edition SAB item for FREE - there are 11 products and they include stamp sets, patterned paper, ribbon, buttons, an embossing folder, a punch and a card kit.

But that isn't all!

This year, you also get to choose from 6 products from the Main Catalogue too - cardstock, stamp sets, buttons, Simply Scored Diagonal plate or the Essentials Paper Piercing pack - how fabulous is that?

Click HERE to view the Sale-a-bration leaflet and to pick out your free items!!! (There is also a link on the right hand side of this blog!)

AS A HOSTESS: You get the same for yourself as a buying customer, but in addition to that, if your party order gets to £150, not only do you get the normal £25 of hostess pounds, but you will receive a free pack of Silver Glimmer paper too. If your party order is £300 or more, then you'll also get a free product bundle which includes the Syctamore Street patterned paper, ribbon, buttons and the Madison Avenue stamp set all FREE too!!

PLUS there is an amazing deal for any one considering signing up as a demo over this period!

If you're interested in buying, hostessing a party or becoming a demo don't hesitate to get in touch. Email me: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Sale-A-Bration Sneak Preview!!

Hey all! I have something exciting to share with you all! Four cards which feature stamps from the 2013 Stampin Up Saleabration (for those of you who don't have a clue what I'm talking about its an annual promotion run through January and February where you get a free exclusive item for every £45 you spend!!) All will be revealed tomorrow! So check back here:

Crafty Boots Challenge: Black and Bright Colour!

Hi all, hope you're well, you may have noticed that I have taken a bit of a break from blogging to allow me to spend some time with my rapidly growing son!

However one of my New Years resolutions this year is to get back on track with my crafting and in particular the Crafty Boots Challenges which I have been neglecting recently.

This fortnights challenge was set by Freya and is: BLACK AND A BRIGHT COLOUR OF YOUR CHOICE!

So my DT entry is a black an yellow bookmark! Created from 'Basic Black', 'Daffodil Delight' and 'Whisper White' cardstock. On the white card I messily stamped the image from the 'Artistic Etchings' stamp set using 'Basic Black' ink and sprsyed some yellow ink. The topper has been created by punching 'Basic Black', 'Daffodil Delight' and patterned stamped card using the 'Scallop Circle Punch' and to finish I placed a nice big yellow 'Designer Button' in the centre.

Stampin Up! Valentine Promotion!!!

Between 3rd and 21st January Stampin' Up! are running the My Little Valentine promotion and a new stamp set:

The promotion means you can get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE—a 10,95 €/£8.25 value—when you purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine stamp set shown above. This four-piece set was created exclusively for this promotion and will not be available again after 21 January!

The Simply Sent kit that you can get free for ordering the stamp set contains:
• 10 notecards, 5 each of 2 designs 8.6 x 11.6 cm
• 10 double-sided envelopes 12.1 x 8.7 cm
• 20 printed paper buttons
• 10 pieces Whisper White/Real Red bakers twine each 25.4 cm. (colour exclusive to this kit)
Plus 24 Stampin Dimensionals.

So if you fancy placing an order drop me an email amyjtidd@gmail.com and get your stash in time to make a card and gift for the one you love!!!

CraftyThINKer features in Papercraft Inspirations!

Hello to old and new visitors to my blog! I'm very excited to announce that this blog was selected to be featured in Papercraft Inspirations blog round up of the year!

As many of you know 2012 has been a super busy year as I have had my son! Before this whirlwind of giggling joy came into my life I literally crafted all the time, I took it for granted. Now my crafty time is restricted and I enjoy it a little less of often. I've recently took a vacation from blogging to spend time with my little one, but I have lots of lovely projects lined up to share with you in the new year!

Other exciting news:
• Saleabration sale will be back in jan and feb! Meaning every £45 you spend in the catalogue you'll receive a free exclusive crafty item of your choosing!
• There will be a brilliant deal on the demo starter kit during this time too! So maybe 2013 is they year you finally take the plunge and share your hobby with others and make some £££!
• During this time there are also some fab additional incentives for workshop hostesses! I still have a couple of dates for workshops/ parties in jan/feb. So if you live local to the GU12 area drop me an email to arrange a date!

Any questions/queries do not hesitate to email me: amyjtidd@gmail.com

In the meantime let me take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!!

Oh yeah, and don't forget to buy your copy of Papercraft Inspirations today!!!

A last minute project: Snow Flurry Christmas Decs

Ok, bit scary but Christmas is fast approaching so today I have a Christmas tree decoration created by a fellow demo given to me at a recent swap. You could also use this as a gift tag.

This decoration was created from some 'Whisper White' card and the wonderful 'Simply Scored Tool'. The snowflakes were created from the 'Designer Series Paperstack InColour 11-13' using the 'Big Shot' and the 'Snow Flurry Bigz Die'

Don't forget if you'd like to create decorations like these and would like to buy the materials then drop me an email to make an order: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Christmas Themed Table Favour

Another Christmassy themed project for you today! A table favour which would be perfect on your Christmas table:

This sour cream box has been created by a fellow demo at a recent swaps event and has been created from half a sheet of 'Festival Of Prints DSP'.

The snowflakes have been created from some 'Whisper White' cardusing the 'Big Shot' and the 'Snow Flurry Die'

The star was created from some 'Champagne Glimmer Paper' using the small 'Star Punch'

If you'd ever like to order any stampin up goodies drop me an email: amyjtidd@gmail.com

(online catalogues can be found on the right hand side of this blog when viewed in full mode)

Ornament Punch Christmas Card!

This fab Christmas card was created by Daneila (a fellow demo at a recent swap event)

The cardbase is 'Confetti White' card. She then glued a strip of 'In Colour DSP' down the centre with the 'Ornament Punch' cut out.

She then punched out a separate ornament shape and using a '2-way Glue Pen' applied 'Dazzling Diamond Glitter' polkadots.

Finally the sentiment is from the 'For My Family' stampset inked in 'Chocolate Chip'.

I love the simplicity of this card. It would be a perfect desogn to consider if you was planning on making a big batch of cards! If you'd like to order some Stampin Up products drop me an email: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Magnetic Calendar

Today's project has been created by my good friend and fellow demo Jade! It's a magnetic calendar which showcases a new stampset from the catty called 'Memorable Moments'

Jade started off with a piece of 'Old Olive' card. She then ran a piece of 'Crumb Cake' card through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Framelits' and then running through again using the 'Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder' to add some texture!

On this age printed the 2012 using 'Real Red' ink and the 'Memorable Moment' stampset and cut it out again using the 'Framelits'.

Finally Jade mounted a calendar onto some 'Real Red' card and to complete the project she glued a magnet to the back so it could be attached to a fridge!! These would make brilliant little Christmas gifts or maybe in different colours a brilliant party invite or save the date!

Don't forget if you'd like to order any of these products email me your order today: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Want something for FREE this November?!

Purchase the Ornament Keepsakes and Candlelight Christmas papers together and get a FREE Paper Piercing template set!!!!!

The offer is only available throughout November - click on the image above for full details and email me if you would like to place an order: amyjtidd@gmail.com 

My icecream swap!

Here's a card I created for a recent swap event that I was involved with several demos!

I used 'Wisteria Wonder' card to create a base. I then ran it through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Stripes Embossing Folder'

I then ran some 'Baja Breeze' card through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Perfect Pennants Die'.

The icecream cone was created using the 'Petite Pennants Punch' textured using the 'Lattice Embossing Folder'.

The scoops of icecream have been made using the 'Cupcake Punch' and 'Pretty In Pink', 'Very Vanilla' and 'Chocolate Chip' card.

Finally the sentiment was printed using 'Chocolate Chip' ink and the 'Itty Bitty Banners' stampset.

I just love punch art and using my punches in different ways!!

If you'd like to order any of these products drop me an email: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Apologies

So sorry craftythinker followers! I've been so busy I haven't posted on here in a while! I have now written and scheduled some posts so you don't feel neglected! So keep checking back to see a range of projects created using products from the new catalogue!

And don't forget if you'd like to order then drop me an email: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Happy Grandparent Day!

Today was grandparent day! So today me and Xander travelled around to visit as many of his grandparents as possible and of course we hand delivered some handmade cards all created using my trusty 'Owl Punch'.

Here's the card I made for my mum and stepdad (who is a Saints fan!):

On a 'Real Red' cardbase I layered some 'Crumb Cake' card which I had run through the 'Big Shot' using the 'Framelit Dies'. I created the owls using the 'Owl Punch' and 'Chocolate Chip', 'Crumb Cake', Regal Rose', 'Real Red' and 'Whisper White' card.

And here's the card I made for my nan:

A 'Regal Rose' cardbase with a piece of 'Whisper White' layered ontop. The owl was created using the 'Owl Punch' from 'Chocolate Chip', 'Crumb Cake' and 'Regal Rose' card. The sentiment was handwritten using a 'Regal Rose' 'Stampin' Write Marker'.

If you like the look of the 'Owl Punch' why not make an order. Email me today: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Hello New Catalogue!!

Hello to all you craftythinkers!!

 

Can you believe it! It is October! and more excitingly the new Stampin' Up! catalogue is launched today!! It is bigger and better than ever! There are tonnes of new stampsets, ribbons, dies, papers and punches that you will LOVE!!

 

I'm in the process of planning a crafty coffee morning for all my local customers to come along, look through the new catty  and have a play with the new products so watch this space! But if you can't wait until then you can view the catalogue online! Click on the link below:

 

There are a few changes in the new catalogue - the most significant being the new 'in colours' (see below) Which ones your favourite?

Please don't forget there is also the seasonal autumn/winter mini catalogue out at the mo - so you should find everything you need for your christmas makes!!

If you have any questions or would like to make an order - please drop me an email: amyjtidd@gmail.com

 

Goodbye Cupcakes :(

The 'Crazy for Cupcakes' stampset retires this month, but you won't have to go without cupcakes for long because the 'Create a Cupcake' stampset and coordinating punch that featured in the Spring mini catalogue earlier this year will be back in the new main catalogue which is released on 1st October!! woo hoo!

So today i have a card to share with that we made at Jades card class a week or so back. For this card we used some remains of DSP (papers) to create the icing, by stamping the image onto the paper and then cutting it out and fixing it onto a stamped image.  I'd like to that Jade for this idea because i hadn't thought about doing this - fab idea Jade!  We colored the cupcake using a 'Blender Pen' and inks and cut them out using the 'Big Shot' using the 'Framelits Die':



Sadly the Eyelet Border punch that we used on this card was on the retiring list aswell but it has already sold out, but don't worry there are plenty of other border punches in the new catalogue.

The colours on this card are 'So Saffron' and ' Rich Razzleberry', with some retiring 'Rich Razzleberry' 'Grosgrain Ribbon' and some blingy 'Basic Rhinestones' to finish the card off.

 

Thanks Jade for hosting such a fab card class. Crafting is a real treat for me at the mo, with very little spare time. I had a great time at the class. Why not check out Jades blog for class dates and join us for some crafty fun!

Retiring Stampset: Clearly For You

I have another card to share with you that my friend Jade designed. I made this card at her craft class last weekend. It features the the retiring ' Clearly for You' stampset and the seasonal 'Holly Berry DSP' which is also going at the end of the month. :(



The frame is from the 'Designer Frames', embossed using the 'Big Shot', and then we stamped the 'bird' image and sentiment from the 'Teeny Tiny Wishes' stampset inside the frame using the trusty  'Stamp-a-ma-jig'.

I love this stampset - it is such a shame it's going - isn't the ladybird cute!

If you;d like to order this or any other items drop me an email: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Showcasing Another Retiring Stampset: Contempo Christmas

Don't forget September is Stampin' Up! retirement month. There is a list of items that once sold out will not be returning. One of these stampsets is the seasonal 'Contempo Christmas':

Now you may think this set has limited uses around the Christmas period, but my friend Jade (aka Jaded Crafter) showed me a fab way to utilise this stampset to make a hot air balloon card:

On a 'Tempting Turquoise' cardbase we layered a piece of 'Melon Mambo' card embossed using the 'Big Shot' using the 'Stripes Embossing Folder'.

On a piece of 'Whisper White' card we stamped the bauble image using 'Tempting Turquoise' ink. We then on a scrap piece of 'Whisper White' stamped the christmas tree pot and cut it out and raised it using a 'Dimensional' to raise it up. We drew the balloon strings on using a 'Stampin' Write Marker'. We layered this onto a piece of 'Tempting Turquoise' card. Finally we stamped the sentiment onto a piece of 'Whisper White' and punched it out using the 'Word Window Punch'.

If you want this stampset you need to get an order in ASAP. Order today by emailing me: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Stop Monkey-ing Around!

Don't forget the stampin up retirement sale is only on for this month. Many items are on sale and everything on the list is going for good. In other words 'you snooze, you lose'

One item that already has sold out is the favourite set 'Fox and Friends'

At the weekend I went around my crafty friend Jades and we used this set one last time to make this card:

On a 'Crumb Cake' card base (trimmed shorter on the front) we layered a piece of 'Chocolate Chip' card edged along one side using the 'Scallop Trim' Punch. We then layered a piece of 'Pool Party' card, with a stamped sentiment from the retiring 'Happiest Birthday' stampset.

We then punched out three branches using the 'Two Step Bird Punch' from 'Old Olive' cardstock and glued them into place. Finally we stamped three monkeys from 'Fox and Friends' onto 'Crumb Cake' card using 'Chocolate Chip' ink. We cut these by hand and glued them into place.

As I said this stampset is now out of stock. Don't miss out on other retiring sets you love. Check out the list on the right hand side of my blog NOW and then email over your order: amyjtidd@gmail.com

Crafty Boots Challenge: Children Stories

Hi all. It's that time again! Another Crafty Boots Challenge.

I was naughty this fortnight and forgot to upload my creation so apologies to anyone who visited my blog Monday expecting to see it!

I went a little off challenge with this one and went for a childrens nursery rhyme instead - Baa Baa Black Sheep:

A 'Night of Navy' cardbase. The sky has been created with a piece of 'Bashful Blue' card. The grass has been created by tearing some 'Pear Pizzazz' 'DSP'. To create the tree i handcut some 'Early Espresso' card to make the truck, and punched some 'Scallop Circles' out of the same 'DSP' to create the leafy part of the tree!! The Sheep himself has been created from a 'Basic Black' Scallop circle to create his body, a 'Sahara Sand''5 Petal Flower Punch' which has been snipped into two pieces (2 petals making his legs, and the remaining three petals make his head! Clever hey!?!) His hair has been punched out from some 'Basic Black' using the 'Boho Blossom Punch'. I drew his eyes on with a white gel pen and then a 'Stampin' Write Marker'.

A very clever use of a flower punch i think!!! I love it when you find a completely different use for a piece of kit!! Total crafty satisfaction!!!

Anyway sorry for the delay in posting this. I look forward to seeing your creations! And don't forget if you'd like to make a Stampin' Up! order just email me!