Stampin' Up! Climbing Orchid - stepped up

Hello, here are the details of our second project this week using a stamp set called Climbing Orchid.

Lots of stamping and die cutting to create a large and a small orchid for this card.  The petals have been curled and shaped in the same way as our first project for this week and layered up with Stampin' Dimensionals.

My favourite part of this particular card is the way that the Seasonal Layers Thinlits die lines up perfectly with the flower buds ... some things are just meant to be aren't they?

We used one of the left over pieces of Wood Testures DSP to decorate the inside of our cards.

Here is the completed card and envelope.

So many lovely variations of this stepped up project have been made this week.  Isn't it amazing how just a simple change to the background can make such a difference?

This week we were joined by Ricki and Donna for the first time - welcome ladies, I hope you had fun!  Here are a few of the cards made this afternoon - all of them stunning, all that stamping and die cutting was worth the effort!

I was able to join my crafty ladies at the Care Home today too, they made a version of this card today; I did lots of prep, stamping and die cutting the flowers for them.  They like to assemble things and everyone was impressed with their finished cards.

Thanks to everyone who joined me this week for a crafty coffee.  Details of the proejcts for next week will be available soon - we will be making cards for men next week - a special request from Sarah!

Susan xx

Hope you can join me for a crafty coffee soon!

Susan xx

Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I would love to be yours!  If you don't have a copy of any of the current catalogues and you would like one, please let me know and I will send one to you straight away.

I have lots of copies of the new Annual Catalogue, if you have placed an order with me in the last 6 months I have one ready and waiting for you!

If you need to order any supplies, simply use my “shop with me” button or click on the catalogue links on the right. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.

Would you like to receive a FREE gift from me? All orders placed directly with me or online receive a handmade card from me as a thank you but did you know that all orders over £20 (excluding postage) will receive a gift from me too?  If you use the current Hostess Code: M3VM3KQC I will pop something in with your order or post directly to you, (please remember to allow me to access your contact details otherwise I won't be able to contact you). 

This month you will receive a bottle of crafter's dream glue aka Tombow!

If you are in the UK, please click on the images below to go straight to my online store or for further information.

Stampin' Up! 2018 Annual Catalogue Launch Party - you're invited!

Hello, I would love you to come along to my Open House to celebrate the launch of the NEW Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.

Its going to be great fun and I hope you can come along to the event held at my new home in Godmanchester on Saturday 2nd June, 11:00am onwards.

Cost is £6 per person and that includes a copy of the new Catalogue, refreshments, a make and take project and a free raffle ticket for a prize draw.

The first 5 people to cofirm they will be coming along will also receive a little something from me!  

BUT that's not all!

• You get to see lots of samples/ideas.
• You will get to see some of the new products in the flesh (and touch them)!
• You will get the chance to make a beautiful project using new items.

AND it gets better!

I will be holding my popular Buy One, Get One Free Sales at this event!  I will have my retiring items priced up and ready to be sold and for every full price item you purchase, you will be able to choose products from the new catalogue to the same value for FREE!

And more ...
Bring along a friend new to Craftyduckydoodah! and you will be able to choose a free gift.  You will need to pre-book their space so that I can make sure that supplies and a catalogue of course are available for them.

There are loads more offers on the day too for booking a party, signing up to classes or joining my team so come along and join the fun!

Call me on 07905 403 823, message me via my Craftyduckydoodah facebook page or email me at susan_merrey@yahoo.co.uk to book your place.

I will be sharing photos and further details leading up to the event on my facebook page - make sure you don't miss anything!!!!

Keep an eye on my Craftyducky facebook page for details of a fun giveaway soon!

I look forward to seeing you.

Susan xx


Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I would love to be yours!  If you don't have a copy of any of the current catalogues and you would like one, please let me know and I will send one to you straight away.

The brand new, gorgeously colourful Annual Catalogues have arrived!  If you have placed an order with me in the last 6 months I will have one ready and waiting for you soon!

If you need to order any supplies, simply use my “shop with me” button or click on the catalogue links on the right. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.

Would you like to receive a FREE gift from me? All orders placed directly with me or online receive a handmade card from me as a thank you but did you know that all orders over £20 (excluding postage) will receive a gift from me too?  If you use the current Hostess Code: M3VM3KQC I will pop something in with your order or post directly to you, (please remember to allow me to access your contact details otherwise I won't be able to contact you). 

This month you will receive a bottle of crafter's dream glue aka Tombow!

Stampin' Up! Climbing Orchid - quick & simple

Hello, we had lots of fun yesterday 'building' orchids with the fabulous Climbing Orchid bundle.

I have really missed my Monday morning coffee and cards sessions, what with the Bank Holiday and moving house I have missed two weeks now!

We used one of my favourite embossing folders, Layered Leaves to create a backgroung panel.

For a change, we also used the same folder to partially emboss the envelope.

We stamped all the different components for the orchid in Berry Burst ink and cut them out with the coordinating Framelits.  The petals were shaped and curled before all the layers were assembled using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Although there are several stamps in this set that allow you to create stems and branches, I used a Thinlit from Seasonal Layers.

Here is the completed card and envelope.  We were chatting yesterday about sentiments - we decided that the one on this card is very useful for all sorts of occassions!

These are the cards that Val made yesterday ... don't they look stunning?

I have one more C & C session this week on Thursday afternoon, if you would like to join me, you can find the details here. 

Don't forget to have a look at the discounted retiring items, they are only available until the 31st or whilst stocks last.

With discounts of 15 - 50% items will sell out quickly so don't delay.  Don't forget to use my Hostess Code to receive a free gift from me.  Click the image below to see what is available.  

I am busy working on samples for my Annual Catalogue Launch and BOGOF party on the 2nd June, don't forget to let me know you are coming.  There are so many gorgeous new products in the new Annual Catalogue - I can't wait to share them with you!!

Hope you can join me for a crafty coffee soon!

Susan xx

Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I would love to be yours!  If you don't have a copy of any of the current catalogues and you would like one, please let me know and I will send one to you straight away.

I have lots of copies of the new Annual Catalogue, if you have placed an order with me in the last 6 months I have one ready and waiting for you!

If you need to order any supplies, simply use my “shop with me” button or click on the catalogue links on the right. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.

Would you like to receive a FREE gift from me? All orders placed directly with me or online receive a handmade card from me as a thank you but did you know that all orders over £20 (excluding postage) will receive a gift from me too?  If you use the current Hostess Code: M3VM3KQC I will pop something in with your order or post directly to you, (please remember to allow me to access your contact details otherwise I won't be able to contact you). 

This month you will receive a bottle of crafter's dream glue aka Tombow!

If you are in the UK, please click on the images below to go straight to my online store or for further information.

Stampin' Up! Orchid Builder for Coffee & Cards

Hello, this week for Coffee & Cards we will be using a stamp set called Climbing Orchid and the matching Orchid Builder Framelits Dies to create two colourful cards with coordinating envelopes.

These lovely stamps and framelits are available as a bundle until the end of May.  Both items will still feature in the new Annual Catalogue but not as a bundle.  If you need these in your crafty stash, you might want to think about placing an order very soon to save 10%.

We will be doing lots of stamping and die cutting so much so in fact, that I will be brining two Big Shots with me!

We will be using the Wood Textures DSP for our second card, you will be able to choose which background you would like to use.

Here are the cards we will be making.

If you would like to join me, you can find me at the following locations next week.  

Monday - single project (shown on the left) or both!
Venue:   The Grand Piano Cafe Bar, Godmanchester
Time:     10:00 - 12:00 pm

Cost:      £3.00 - includes all materials and tuition to make 1 project or

              £6.00 - includes all materials and tuition to make 2 projects.

Tuesday - both projects
Venue:  Bests Cafe, 7 Kings Hedges, St Ives (PE27 3XS)

Time:    2:00 - 4:00 pm

Cost:     £6.00 - includes all materials and tuition to make 2 projects.  

Thursday - both projects

Venue:    Bests Cafe, 7 Kings Hedges, St Ives (PE27 3XS)

Time:     2:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost:      £6.00 - includes all materials and tuition to make 2 projects.

I will be posting more details of these projects and the products I used to create them later this week.

I have two workshops available next week where we will be having lots of fun heat embossing!  Just a couple of places left - if you would like to join me you can find the details here.  Please let me know if you are interested asap so I can do the necessary prep ...

I am so pleased to be able to craft again - 9 days without inking a single stamp has been absolute torture!

Hope you can join me for a crafty coffee soon.

Susan xx

Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I would love to be yours!  If you don't have a copy of any of the current catalogues and you would like one, please let me know and I will send one to you straight away.  If you would like to receive a copy of the new Annual Catalogue just send me a message and I will get one to you as soon as they are available.

If you need to order any supplies, simply use my “shop with me” button or click on the catalogue links on the right. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.

Would you like to receive a FREE gift from me? All orders placed directly with me or online receive a handmade card from me as a thank you but did you know that all orders over £20 (excluding postage) will receive a gift from me too?  If you use the current Hostess Code: M3VM3KQC I will pop something in with your order or post directly to you, (please remember to allow me to access your contact details otherwise I won't be able to contact you). 

This month you will receive a bottle of crafter's dream glue aka Tombow!

Stampin' Up! Sea of Textures SBTD 05-18

Hello and welcome to another Stampers by the Dozen Blog Hop.  This month our theme is Mothers Day or Fathers Day, chosen by Sharleen.

As Mothers Day is long since passed in the UK - I thought I would go with the masculine option.  Cards for the males in our life can be tricky can't they?

I decided to use one of the brand new upcoming stamp sets (available 1st June) called Sea of Textures for my project.

I knew I needed this stamp set as soon as I saw it at On Stage in April - I just had to have it especially when I discovered the Framelits that coordinate with the stamps ...

I have been so busy recently; packing up and moving house has taken all my energy and I have had no time for crafting.  I have just managed to finish this project and write this post less than 12 hours before the hop - talk about last minute!

I recently saw a project made by Kim McGillis who is a member of the Stampin' Artisan Design Team.  I loved it so much I thought I would recreate a version of her project to share with you, with the odd tweak along the way.

I decided I would add lots of texture and dimension to my project - que the Stampin' Dimensionals!

I used the stamps in Sea of Textures to create a background panel.  Stamping on a strip of Whisper White with Early Espresso and Sahara Sand - some of the images were second generation.

I also used the Seaside TIEF with a strip of Soft Sea Foam cardstock - a new colour, avialable from 1st June - love it!  I also used a panel of Wood Textures DSP, I tore the edges and curled them upwards to add even more dimension.  I am so pleased this lovey DSP will be with us for another year.

Lots layers (and Dimensionals) to add texture and depth to this project.

Top Tip
When using the Tranquil Textures Sprinkles (available 1st June), this multitude of tiny beads proved tricky to stick into place until I used the Fine-Tip Glue, blobbed (technical term) in a little puddle to adhere them.

Did you spot the framelit above with the shoal of fishes?  This is my favourite die in the whole set - even more than the octopus!

Of course I kept the tiny fishes - I just need to use them on another project ...

The inside of the card and the envelope were stamped to coordinate too.

Here is the completed card and envelope.

The stamps and framelits I used are part of a brand new suite called Tranquil Textures that will be available from the 1st of June - I have so many ideas for projects using this suite so I am planning a workshop soon!

I had a spare 10 minutes so I made a little video to show off the project.

Thanks for hopping along with us again, next up is Tricia.  Don't forget to leave a comment below (we like that).  If you get lost along the way you can find a list of all participants in the hop below along with details of the products I used for this project.

Thanks again to Kim for providing the inspiration for this rather hurried post.  It was only when I was doing a final check of my post that I realised I had forgotten to use a suitable sentiment for Fathers Day - I hope you will forgive me, this would make a fabulous card for any man, regardless of the sentiment!

Back to the unpacking and sorting out my craft room for me ...

Susan xx

Hop Roll Call

Karie Beglau

Judi Anderson   

Susan Simpson    ` You are here!  

TriciaButts   

Courtenay Heuston

Tashana Lundy

Carly Middleton

Sharleen Luciano

Vicky Thompson

Anastasia Radloff

Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I would love to be yours!  If you don't have a copy of any of the current catalogues and you would like one, please let me know and I will send one to you straight away.  If you would like to receive a copy of the new Annual Catalogue just send me a message and I will get one to you as soon as they are available.

If you need to order any supplies, simply use my “shop with me” button or click on the catalogue links on the right. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.

Would you like to receive a FREE gift from me? All orders placed directly with me or online receive a handmade card from me as a thank you but did you know that all orders over £20 (excluding postage) will receive a gift from me too?  If you use the current Hostess Code: M3VM3KQC I will pop something in with your order or post directly to you, (please remember to allow me to access your contact details otherwise I won't be able to contact you). 

This month you will receive a bottle of crafter's dream glue aka Tombow!

If you are in the UK, please click on the images below to visit my online store or for more information.

The following items used for this project will be available from my online store from the 1st June.

Sea of Textures Stamp Set - 146488 £19

Under The Sea Framelits - 146334 £28

Sea of Textures Bundle (stamps and framelits) - 148358 = 10% saving £42.25

Tranquil Textures Sprinkles - 146337 £5.50

Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock - 147012£8.00