Stamp With Us Theme Challenge

Well I'm really getting back into the swing of things at last and managed my DT entry for this weeks Stamp With Us Theme Challenge - the theme being 'Good Luck'. I didn't have any particular 'good luck' occasion in mind when making this so I just went with the flow. I tried to make it a little different by adding a pocket for a tag to fit inside and it worked quite well. Recipe: Stamps - In the Stars/Sincere Salutations Inks & Cardstock - Ballet Blue/Real Red/ Bashful Blue/Whisper White/Basic Black Punches - Large Star/Tab/ 1/4" & 1/2" circle Accessories - Vintage Brads/Black Ginham Ribbon I'm a little early for my post this week (most unlike me) so I haven't seen what the rest of the DT have created yet. Have a go at the challenge yourself and leave a link on the SWU blog - we love to see what you've all made. tfl, Jo :)

Passion for Papertrey CAS Challenge #12

I've been meaning to show this for a week now. Trying to get back into crafting after the looooong summer break I really did find it difficult to get going. You know how it is, sitting in your craft room surrounded by lovely stash and not an inclining of what to make. So I did a bit of blog hopping, as you do, surfing through Google Reader which is set up to all my fav blogs with a couple of hundred posts I hadn't got round to reading (tut, tut) and I went straight for Passion for Papertrey. A challenge had just been posted which was a CAS card - Clean and Simple if you didn't know and I won't deny that I didn't till very recently. Anyway I got out my grand total of 3 PTI sets and had a go and this is what I came up with.

PTI Stamps: Wishing You

Well I have to say it was the start of my inspiration and I haven't stopped creating since. Can't show too much yet as it's in preparation for the Stampin' Up! new catalogue that comes out on 1st October, plus I'm trying to get ahead with my swaps for the trip to Convention in Germany. However I will be posting sneak peeks of sets from the new catty very soon (when my pre-order arrives) so keep 'em peeled!

Have a good weekend everyone and tfl! Jo :)

LAST CHANCE LIST and some REAL bargains to be had!

Well the summer holidays have almost come to an end and I hope you've all had a fabulous time - I know I have and I must apologise again for my lack of posts. I'm all refreshed and raring to go and what better time than now because there's some exciting news on the SU! front!

The new Idea Book & Catalogue will be available on the 1st October and to make room for lots of new exciting Stamp sets & Accessories, we have to bid a fond farewell to some from the current catty. Now while it can be very sad to see old favourites disappear, the good news is that there are some great bargains to be had - there are reductions of 25% and 50% on select items!!! Bargains or what!! The items on the last chance list will only be available until 30th September or until sold out, whichever is sooner. This is an extremely rare offer and I'm sure many of these sets will sell out very quickly - so be quick! You can view the 'Last Chance List' HERE and for a limited time until this Friday, 4th September I will have my own special offers. Anyone who places a single order of £35 + p&p, with myself, will receive a roll of 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (13.7m) in the colour of their choice absolutely FREE!! Or an order of £70 + p&p to receive a roll of 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon. Or if you want to go really mad and place an order for £150 + p&p, not only will you qualify for the Level 1 hostess set AND the £15 in extra merchandise, I will add the SPIRAL PUNCH to your order for FREE!

(these offers are only available through myself) If you would like to place an order and take advantage of any of my special offers, please email me at jodumbleton@aol.co.uk quoting 'LAST CHANCE LIST'. Enjoy shopping and grab those bargains before they're sold out! I know what I'm after... Take care, Jo :)

Wild About You

'Wild About You' is one of the sets on the Last Chance List and I'm definately very sad to see it go (now priced at £15.71). It's a sweet collection of adorable cute animals that make gorgeous kids/baby cards. I haven't used mine as much as I should of so I thought I'd dust it off and challenge myself to make a few cards before it disappears for good. My mojo seems to have returned with a vengeance and I didn't want to waste the moment, so I russled this card up late last night at about 12 o'clock. I'm paying for it today with a headache I can't get rid of - typical eh?! Never mind - it was worth it.

And here's an arty farty angled shot, as Jules calls them, showing the lions head 3D'd. ;) Recipe:

Stamps - Wild About You

Cardstock & Inks - Close to Cocoa/So Saffron/Ruby Red/Old Olive/Pumpkin Pie/Creamy Caramel.

Punches - 1/4", 1/2", 1", 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circles

Items on the Last Chance List are selling fast, there's already some items sold out so be quick. My offers (details on the above post) are valid until tomorrow evening but even if you don't want to spend loads, you can still place any amount order with me and I'll pop in a little something extra in the post to you. (Valid till 30th Sept.)

Right, I hope to settle down shortly with a nice milky coffee and create. After all I need to make the most of my inspiration while it's around. Pesky nuisance when it disappears without leaving so much as a note...

Tfl,

Jo :)