Craftyduckydoodah! July Updates

Hello and welcome to July!  What a time I have had since my last update;  Keith and I have been on a fabulous adventure to California.  We had the best time ever during which we celebrated our first Anniversary!  I'll share some photos later ...  

Towards the end of July I will be meeting up with lots of other Demonstrators in Lincoln with a couple of members of team Ducklings too.  We are very excited - I have lots of prep to do before the event including making lots of swaps; I will share what I come up with just after the event with a free tutorial.

As ever there is a lot happening in the world of SU, so here are all the details in one place for you.

It's time for one of our favourite promotions!  Getting rewarded for all those crafting supplies you are already going to buy - what's not to love?

When you shop between the 3rd July and 31st July and spend £45 you will earn a £4.50 coupon.  Make sure you save all our coupons to redeem between the 1st and 31st August.

The best news is that you can earn as many coupons as you like.  So, time to stock up on all those crafty essentials; my list is ready and waiting already!

Available from the 3rd July is a whole new collection of Online Exclusives.  These are items that you won't find in any catalogue.  I have been able to pre order some items that I will be using for my Christmas in July Coffee & Cards session.  A stunning new suite of products called Season of Green & Gold with the most gorgeous Designer Series Paper and Speciality Vellum that I may never use - it is soooo gorgeous!  

Keep an eye on my Craftyducky facebook page for details of this special session.

Head over to my online store on the 3rd July to see what is available.

Every month Stampin' Up! release two brand new kits.  

The Kits Collection by Stampin' Up! is all about making crafting fun, accessible, and inclusive.  We're always working hard to design a collection full of different product options to allow everyone heaps of options when it comes to finding the perfect kit or gift.

Our collection is frequently changing as new kits are released.  Last month saw the introduction of two super kits!

Expressions In Kindness Kit

WOW!  I absolutely love this kit!  I love the images and the colour combo do you?  I think it is one of the prettiest kits for ages.

Featuring nostalgic looking floral designs in beautiful colour tones, this kit is perfect for all occasion cards.  Pair the sentiment and images from the kit to quickly create cards, just add a sentiment to suit and your are done!

I have purchased this kit for myself - if you would be interested in a crafty meet up to complete this (or another kit of your choice) let me know.

Kit includes:

• Expressions of Kindness Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Clear stamp block
• Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Spot
• Pre-designed projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Pre-cut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
• Make 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs
• 8 printed card bases
• 8 printed envelopes
• Folded card: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Printed die-cut images and gold foil labels
• Adhesive-backed gold sparkle gems
• Enough adhesive to complete projects

Product colours: Blackberry Bliss, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Petunia Pop, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat.

Scenic Route Travel Journal Kit

This kit is on my next order - so many photos of our recent trip, this is the perfect kit for me!

Make a handmade travel journal with the Scenic Route Travel Journal Kit. This kit is great for memory keeping. Use it to document a special moment or trip spent with loved ones and friends! You can arrange the included fold-out pages the way you desire, as well as the sentiments and images, and create the words of your choice using the adhesive-backed alphabet sheets. 

Kit includes:

•  Step-by-step instructions and guided layouts
•  Pre-cut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
•  Make 1 travel journal
•  2 fold-out pages with pockets
•  2 tri-fold pages
•  Size of the travel journal: 5-3/4" x 9-1/4" x 7/8" (14.6 x 23.5 x 2.2 cm)
•  Printed adhesive-backed die-cut alphabets, sentiments, and images
•  Paper die-cut journalling pieces
•  Enough adhesive to complete projects

Product colours: Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Wild Wheat

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!

Coffee & Cards

Such a lovely group of ladies - always helping each other, crafting, chatting and drinking coffee!

We would love you to join us too if you are local to me in Godmanchester.

Last month we were very busy, here are some of the fabulous projects we made - they all called Floating Cards!

We also created a Buckle Front fancy fold card and coloured some pretty flowers using inks and Wink of Stella glitter pens!

Each week we make different projects, it could be a fancy fold or a new technique; there is always something different to try each week!

Sessions take place every Tuesday, 10.30 - 12.30pm in Godmanchester.  The cost is £12 and includes all materials, tuition and light refreshments.  Classes are suitable for all level of crafters from absolute beginner to more advanced crafters.  Keep an eye on my facebook page for further details.

If you are unable to attend the regular morning session drop me a message as I may be able to offer either an afternoon or evening session for you. 

Workshops

Our workshop for June saw us using the lovely Country Flowers Suite.  Look at the lovely projects we made.  I have so many ideas for this suite, it will be making an appearance at a Coffee & Cards session soon too!

During July we will be using the In Tune bundle to create two retro cards and the cutest little treat box.

When:  Friday 19th July - 7pm - 9:30pm, 

Where: Godmanchester

Cost:    £22

When:  Saturday 20th July - 2pm - 4.40pm

Where: Godmanchester

Cost:    £22

I will share further details of the projects shortly!

There is always a lot of laughter and chatter and we usually have cake too.  Workshops are suitable for all levels of crafter from absolute beginners to expert crafters.

For all classes and workshops please bring basic craft tools with you (bone folder, scissors, paper trimmer etc) if you have them and your preferred adhesives - I have limited supplies available for sale on the day if you forget or run out.

Classes take place at my home in Godmanchester unless otherwise stated.

Full payment is the only way to guarantee your place as regretfully, I have been let down in the past saving places for people who have not attended.

Sorry, no refunds unless I cancel the event. If for any reason you are unable to attend, I will do my best to find someone else to take your place but can't guarantee to do so. If not, your workshop kit will be available for collection after the event (kit will include basic supplies but no stamped images as per SU rules).

San Franciso - Yosemite - Monterey 2024!

All I can say what a trip - we had an absolutely amazing time!  We did so much, saw so much, learnt so much and of course, ate so much!  Here are just a few of the many, many photos I took.  Many ticks off my bucket list too!  If you ever get the chance to go, I can thoroughly recommend it  - fabulous all round!

Hope you have a crafty July!

Susan xx

Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and you live in the UK, I would love to be yours!  

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.

Orders placed either in my online store or directly with for me £25+ (excluding P & P) will receive a handmade card and a gift as a thank you from me.

Would you like to save on postage costs for your SU orders?

Keep an eye on my Craftyducky facebook page - I usually post when I am about to place an order.  if you are local to me and can collect you can piggyback my orders to save on postage for just £1 per order (any size of order welcome).

If you would like a copy of the Annual Catalogue let me know and I will pop one in the post for you if you are unable to collect. If you prefer, you can view an online version by clicking the links to the left of this post.