My first Retreat

Hello! I know my posts have been a bit hit and miss lately but there's been good reason. I've had a few things going on so all my time has been spent organising and prepping for two events that I've had in a week. My wonderful friend and team member, Julie Spencer has worked her socks off to help me this week and I couldn't of done it without her. Thank you Julie...mwah!

The first event was last Friday (2nd Sept) which was the monthly Scrapbook Kit Club followed by a Last Chance Event in the afternoon. I'll show you some pics of that in the week though as I'm still on a high from yesterday. Get me off that ceiling!!! lol

So, yesterday was my biggest event to date which was a 12 hour Retreat - 10am to 10pm. 24 ladies came along to enjoy a fabulous day FULL of crafting, eating, laughing and a few surprises and gifts thrown in too. We went a bit more up market from our usual venue and it was fantastic! From the moment they walked into the room they didn't stop! I've not taken the pictures off my camera yet (a job for tomorrow) but I'll do a post this week with a run down of the day. It was amazing!!!

What I will show you is the first project from the day - a Christmas Card Box with cards made with the Jolly Holiday Designer Papers and Delightful Decorations Stamp Set. I'll have the instructions available during the week for you to purchase if you'd like them.

It's a really sturdy box with a divider in the middle and fits 8 cards & envelopes. Yes, everyone made 8 cards as well.

I've loved the Jolly Holiday Designer Paper this year, I've not tired of them at all. Unfortunately they are now sold out but you just wait till you see what's coming very soon.... I'll also be doing an alternative Birthday Box so watch this space....

Now I'm so behind on filling you in on what's going on I must tell you about the LAST CHANCE LIST.

There are a few items already sold out so if there's something you like and have been meaning to get, or you're after a bargain (some items have been reduced) click on the above picture or the one on my righthand sidebar to take you to it. If it's a must have then get it while you can, these items will no longer be available after 30th September - once they're gone they're gone!

You can email me at jodumbleton@aol.co.uk if you like to make a purchase or telephone 01202 880929. I shall be placing an order myself this week so if you're local and can collect, why not take advantage of free shipping. Also if you spend £45 you can choose a FREE brand new stamp set from a collection I have available. Bargain!

Right, that's me off to bed now. My body clock is way out of kilter.

See ya soon!

Christmas Stamp-a-Stack

Where on earth did August go???!!! It's whizzed by for me, what with road trips to Pudsey in Yorkshire to see my fabulous friend Jules and then our family holiday which we just got back from last night. I've almost felt like I've lived out of a suitcase for the last 2 weeks. I'll be glad to get back to a bit of normality this week and some female company too, but saying that I've an absolute chocker month coming up which includes a very special 12 hour Retreat on the 10th September. I could be in for a few loooong nights to make sure it all goes to plan.

Anyway, last thing I remember telling you about was the Christmas Stamp-a-Stack at the beginning of August. It's been a bit of a wait for you but at long last here's the cards that were made.

There were 24 attendees and they each made 12 cards (2 of each design) - that's a whopping 288 cards made in 4 hours!

The next STAMP-A-STACK will be FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER.

It was a full house last time so if you'd like to attend the next event then please email me at jodumbleton@aol.co.uk to reserve your place.

Springtime Vintage layout #3!

I'm on a roll with this months Springtime Vintage Scrapbook Kit. This is my 3rd layout and I can still get another 12x12 page and some cards from it! A bargain for only £15.

My favourite stamp set to use for Scrapbooking has to be 'Just Believe'. I've also added the little flowers from the 'Baby Blossoms' set so it blends in with the papers. The stitching with the Linen Thread came to me in a flash  of inspiration as I needed something to add to the bottom right hand corner of the page. I'm going to use this idea on my cards and pages more I reckon. Another simple idea that adds that finishing touch.

You can see the full details of this months kit here and the other 2 layouts I've created with the kit here and here.

Next months kit is something a little different. You'll be able to purchase all the supplies to create a Mini Album WITH instructions. 

If you're a Scrapbooker, new to it or would like to take the plunge, these kits are ideal as I take all the hardwork out of designing your pages for you. I'll provide inspiration, ideas and new techniques for you to simple copy or change as you wish.

Right, off to tackle my ironing pile yet again.

See ya soon!

Jo

p.s. Don't tell my hubby but I photoshopped out all my wrinkles but left his in....shhhhh!!

Gift with Purchase August Promotion

We ALL LOVE our FREEBIES and this month Stampin' Up! are giving away a fantastic gift which includes something money can't buy! With an order of £75 or a workshop total of £250 you will be the lucky recipient of these fabulous gifts!

The gift includes:

A beautiful, exclusively-designed cosmetic bag.

PLUS

Rich Razzleberry 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.

PLUS

A 24-piece Clip Assortment.

I'll be after this gorgeous cosmetic bag myself but it won't be used for make-up...it'll be housing my craft tools of course!

To place an order of to book a workshop during August, you can email me at jodumbleton@aol.co.uk or Tel: 01202 880929