Craftyduckydoodah! August Updates

Hello and welcome to August, I am hoping that August will not be as hot as June and July ...  I am starting to plan for the launch of a new catalogue - the September to December edition and, guess what it is full of Christmas goodies !  If you would like a copy please let me know asap.  My pre-order will be going in next week, I have some tough decisions to make!

As ever, there is a lot happening in the world of SU so here are all the details you need this month.

15% off Sale 4th - 31st August!

Are you looking for the perfect cardstock or Designer Series Paper for your next project? We’ve got you covered! Starting 4th August, enjoy 15% off select Designer Series Paper and cardstock. Stock up on your favourites or explore new colours and patterns during this sale.

You’ll find all qualifying items in one convenient location—the “Designer Series Paper and Cardstock Sale” page in the online store.  Items available whilst supplies last.

Product Of The Month (POTM)

August - Glow of Harvest

If you love exclusive products you will love  all for the bargain price of just £5 when you place a qualifying order of £70 or more.  (Available whilst supplies last).

Celebrate abundance with this beautiful Designer Series Paper. This paper is photo safe, meaning you can add all the pictures you want to your scrapbook projects. But don’t use too many because then you’ll cover the pearlised finish, which adds a lovely shimmer to every page and can enhance the look of all your handmade projects. And this paper offers different patterns for multiple uses: the tighter patterns make great backgrounds while the looser patterns can be fussy cut for detailed centrepieces.  Paper size 12" x 12".

New Kits

Each month SU release two new kits that include pre designed projects that come in a range of project types.  They are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters or, crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Gilded Gallery - £24

Cards so beautiful they look like they belong on the wall: The Gilded Gallery Kit creates designs that feel truly frame-worthy. Soft lavender and coral tones, watercolour-style florals and birds, and gilded paper frames paired with gold foil give every card an upscaled, fine-art look. This kit makes it easy to create polished cards for birthdays, thanks, and sending love.

Details:

• Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs
• Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Colours: Blackberry Bliss, Crisp Cantaloupe, gold, Golden Glow, Gray Granite, Hydrangea Hue, Misty Moonlight, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie
• Also available in French and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

• Gilded Gallery Stamp Set
• Clear stamp block
• Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Step-by-step instructions
• 10 printed envelopes
• Adhesive

Daisy Days - £30

Capture your warm-weather memories in a bright sunny album you’ll want to revisit all year long. The Daisy Days Kit comes with all the scrapbooking essentials you'll need for your album, including pre-cut images and sentiments, journaling pieces, and pockets for cherished memorabilia. With vibrant daisies, ice cream cones, and juicy fruit to adorn the pages, this album celebrates everything we love about summer!

Details:

• Makes 1 album with 28 page
• Album size: 7-3/4" x 7" x 1-7/8" (19.7 x 17.8 x 4.8 cm)
• Page size: 6.5" x 6" (16.5 x 15.2 cm)
• Colours: Blueberry Bushel, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger
• Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

• Step-by-step instructions
• Pre-cut images and sentiments
• Printed pockets
• Acetate sheets
• Adhesive

You can view all the kits that are currently available HERE.

Coffee & Cards

During July we used several new stamp/die bundles.  A favourite was the Cutest Crew where we used a limited colour pallet to create projects suitable for cat and dog lovers. 

We also created a One Sheet Wonder (OSW) project.  OSW wonders are always fun and there are many variations you can create.  Great for when you need duplicates of projects in a hurry!

We will be using lots of exciting new products during August including this lovely bundle called Garden Gatherings.

Sessions take place every Tuesday, 10.30 - 12.30pm in Godmanchester and cost just £18 - all materials, tuition, equipment and light refreshments are included.  If you have a paper trimmer and basic tools (scissors, bone folder etc) please bring with you along with your preferred adhesives.  A limited supply of adhesives are available to purchase if you forget or run out.  Classes are suitable for all level of crafters from absolute beginners to more advanced crafters.  Keep an eye on my facebook page for further details.  

If there is a project you particularly want to create and 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

For our July workshop we used items from the Valley In Bloom Suite for our projects.  Lots of stunning cards were made including a fabulous fun fold; one that folds flat to fit in an envelope.

The Stretched Hexagon card comes together quite quickly despite its appearance!

For our August workshops we will be using a  bundle called Rolling Waves.  

Keep an eye on my Craftyducky facebook page for some sneaky peaks of the projects!

Cost: £30 - includes all materials, tuition and light refreshments.

When:     Tuesday 25th August 1030 - 1pm

or

When:    Tuesday 25th August 7pm - 9:30pm (this is a repeat of the morning class)

Booking is essential to avoid disappointment.  Please bring basic craft kit with you (scissors, bone folder, poky tool) paper trimmer and your preferred adhesives.

A limited selection of adhesives will be available for purchase on the day should you forget or run out.

Classes are achievable by beginners and experienced crafters alike.

Share It Sunday!

Every Sunday I have a post on facebook where you can share your recent crafty makes, ask a crafty question or ask for help with a project decision.

It seems we all love to see what everyone has been creating so, don't be shy - share away!

Have a crafty month, if there is anything I can help you with just let me know!

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 of my BLOG. 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 upcoming May - August 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 or click HERE.