Lovely as a Tree

I'm ashamed to say I've had this set since the beginning of the year and not used it till now. How bad is that? It's a gorgeous set I just can't believe I've neglected if for so long! The reason I dug it out was because Stampin' Up! have introduced a tool called a brayer into the new catty which works well with silhouette images. I've seen lots of cards using the brayer so the other night I thought I'd have a go and this is what I came up with....Not the most exciting of cards but it was just to get the feel of brayering and I love it! Not bad for a first attempt and now I've got the jist of it I'll be making more, especially as it's no as difficult as I thought to do. I'll be demonstrating this technique at my Open House on Friday 23rd October between 12pm and 5pm so if you live in the area (Wimborne, Dorset) and would like to come along, please drop me an email on jodumbleton@aol.co.uk for further details. I will post all the details of the Open House later today. Have a good day and tfl! Jo :)

Easel Card

I generally tend to stick with a standard card when I'm creating but I'm always willing to have a go at something different. This is an easel card for obvious reasons and it's another first for me. I've used the cute birdie from 'A Good Friend' again teamed with my bright colour combo that I seem to be stuck on at the mo. Real Red, Summer Sun, Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise and Only Orange. I think that's another idea I've pinched from the new catty! lol I've glittered the background images using the New Fine Galaxy glitters and Heat & Stick - it's definately sparkly! tfl, Jo :)

Good Friend

Before I went away last week I was invited over by my very lovely friend and fellow Demo Jenny Moors. Jen was having a get together with all her downline and although I'm not part of her team, I was very privileged to be asked. I had the best time with Val, Jane, Di, Jo, Maria and my fab bloggin buddy, Kate. THANK YOU JEN for such a wonderful day! You're a star! x Jen had prepared a make & take for us which was a double slider card - something I'd not made before. I loved the design with the Good Friend set so much I made another at home in a different colour combo. Isn't is adorable?!

Thanks again Jen, and the rest of the girls for such a fabulous day - it was brill!! Jo

x

The New Idea Book & Catalogue 2009-2010

I've returned from my week away and I must first apologise for the post that never happened on Friday. As usual there was not enough hours in a day to get everything done before I went and then I got the date totally wrong thinking Friday was the 1st - doh! lol I was hoping to have internet access at the Hotel but that never happened either - wifi doesn't seem to work well through five floors of concrete. Anyway, I'm behind on everything and slowly playing catch up on all that's happened but of course the main excitement has been the launch of the new Idea Book & Catalogue from SU! One of the perks of being a demo is you get to see everything in advance and I've had the catty a month now which I have to say I'm pretty impressed with. Although we lost a few of my firm favourites in the Last Chance List they have been replaced with some fab new sets like 'Flight of the Butterfly' and 'Trendy Trees' to name but a few and I love them all! I've been playing with Trendy Trees this evening and it's a fab little set. Ideally you do need a stamp-a-ma-jig to get the placement right but it's a really fun and cute set with a matching wheel that I can't wait to get my hands on!

Ok, so this card is one I made previous and hand held high, it is a blatant case from the new catty, but that's why it's called an Idea Book right? So if you ever get a creative block (I do on a regular basis) have a flick through the catty to get some ideas it's guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing. If you would like a copy of the new Idea Book & Catalogue, please contact me at jodumbleton@aol.co.uk They are usually priced at £4.95 plus postage but as a launch special from me, they will be £4 including postage. Much better than spending £4 on a magazine full of adverts I reckon.

Tfl and I promise to be back real soon with more from the new catty. Jo :)