Fun ' locked' notebook design.

After being massively inspired by a 3d project I saw on the recent Stampin' Up! Greek incentive trip I had an adaptation floating around in my head. Today I finally got to fishing it out of there and on to my craft desk. What I came up with is a simply decorated notebook with a cover which locks into place with a pretty butterfly.

The concept isn't new but I took the idea and made it my own. I just love the craft / crumb cake card against the black. I think it is an elegant timeless combination.

So as you likely can see you pull up the wings of the butterfly so it slips out of the punched slot, thus unlocking the notebook ..what fun.

I have a fun and full step by step YouTube video for you to follow along to so you can create one yourself. These are fun to make and you can adapt the size to fit whatever notebooks you have to hand or can get local to you.

So why not grab a fresh cool drink … its super hot in the UK right now... and come sit in the cool and watch the video.

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

Product List

Butterfly Wishes Cling Stamp Set

[149346]

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148580]

Butterfly Duet Punch

[148523]

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

[121685]

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

[121688]

Magnolia Lane Memories & More Card Pack

[149554]

Detailed Trio Punch

[146320]

Classic Label Punch

[141491]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Noble Peacock Rhinestones

[149494]

Black 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Satin Ribbon

[146280]

Video tutorial

Meausrements

cut card to 11 1/2 x 3 3/8" score at 4 - 4 1/4 - 8 1/4 and 8 1/2"

or  29.2 x 8.6 cms score at 10.2 - 10.8 - 20.9 - and 21.6 cms

flap cut card to 4 1/2 x 2 3/8" score at 1 and 1 3/8"

or 11.4 x 6 cms score at 2.5 - 3.5 cms.

Simple cards showcasing Stampin' Up!'s new in colours.

I have to start by saying ..you are going to LOVE the new Stampin' Up! in colours. These five colours are with us from 4th June and I just know you will love them. I created some simple frugal cards to show you each colour.

The new colours slot into our current colour solutions perfectly. We have Rocco Rose, Terracotta Tile, Purple Posy, Pretty peacock and Seaside Spray. I used the new 6x6 DSP available as a pack with a collection of each colour in. I took a small 3 x 3" square punched using Butterfly gala punch, used the butterflies on one card and the negative space on another... pretty results with very little paper.

There will be the ink pads, re inkers, Paper, card stock, ribbons, markers and much more available come June 4th . I find most people buy the inks all together and many get the card and the paper too as their first purchase from the new catalogue since they know these are around for a good two years !!!

I have a fun and fast YouTube video sharing my card today so why not grab a fresh drink, pull up a comfy chair and enjoy the video. I will link all the items used below for you to browse and shop with ease.

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

Product List

In Color 2019-2021 Classic Stampin' Pads

[150087]

2019–2021 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[149617]

2019-2021 In Color 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

[149703]

2019-2021 In Color A4 Cardstock

[149702]

2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots

[149607]

Butterfly Duet Punch

[148523]

Video tutorial 

Baby wipe technique with Beauty Abounds.

I love when I can get messy with my crafting and this technique is awesome. Its not new but its new to me as this is the first time I tried it. And the results are exciting. I was taught this technique by one of my team members at a team meeting I held. Sandra Riley taught all of us that day how exactly to do this techniques and I can tell you there were lots of Ooooo's and ahhhh's. So here is me finally having a try for myself.

I used three re inkers at random from the subtles collection . Getting yourself the re inkers is a great investment because not only do they you know .. re ink your ink pads and markers... you can have heaps of fun with them too.

I ended up picking Blushing bride, pool party and Highland heather dripping them onto two folded baby wipes and watching the splodges spread together. Then you use it like an ink pad , you do need to smoosh the stamp about a bit and press on hard to ensure good ink coverage on your stamp. Then when you stamp ... its like magic and you have this multi colour look on your image... its fantastic you MUST TRY IT !

I do have a step by step video for you to watch and products used are listed below. Be sure and leave me a comment today to be in with a chance to win some blog candy. Also I am using this project as inspiration for the members of our Stampin' For All Facebook Forum why not come along and join us ? just click >> HERE TO JOIN.

So sit back and relax and watch the video.

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

Product List

Subtles Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Assortment

[147173]

£31.50

Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set

[148726]

£21.00

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148580]

£20.00

Highland Heather A4 Cardstock

[147010]

£8.00

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

£9.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

£3.75

Stunning butterfly embellishments.

Buuerflies make THE perfect embellishment for any craft project and I am always thinking of new ways to make them. Here I have used the Beautifully Detailed Laser cut DSP to make some and oh boy are they pretty.

Its so simple to do and you can make thse in ANY colour.. choose any colour card and chanc=ge the laser cut DSP by flipping to the white side and colouring however you want. These cvan match your project perfectly just use the same colours.

Want to see how I did it ?? check out my Youtube video below its a quick concise tutorial to share how these are done ... uber simple.

So go grab a brew, get comfy and watch the video. Supplies used are listed below if you wish to purchase any simply click the photos. 

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

               


Product List

Butterfly Duet Punch

Beautifully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper

Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock

Hand stamped box using NEW Butterfly gala bundle.

So today marks the start of my sharing the new products with you due out in January. One of my absolute favourite is the Butterfly Gala bundle.. a stunning stamp set with a co-ordinating punch. Yayy for beautiful butterflies and hurray for punches, a winning combo for me.

At a recent team retreat I held with some of my team, one of my ladies the lovely Karen Egan had hand stamped a box with this set and I was so impressed with it I decided to give it a try. My box is a totaly different shape and size but I was inspired by her to do a hand stamped background. The colours are so juicy and fresh .... it is realy making me look forward to summer with these sunshine colours !

Now my box was made to hold a special something...if you watch my video you will see what it is. But you could use this box for lots and lots of things. When assembled it measures 4 x 3 x 2" so a great size.

I can see me using this set an awful lot I havent put it down in three days Im fully in love. As I say these are available from january 3rd to customers. If you need a catalogue go to my catalogue request page above and fill the form. I have left you the measurements for this simple box and here is the set by step video tutorial. So go grab a brew, get comfy and warm and enjoy.

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

                              

Measurements

Box: cut card to 8 x 7 " score on all four sides at 2" cut flaps and form box.

Lid: cut card to 51/4 x 6 1/4" score on all four sides at 1 1/8" cut flaps and form box as per Youtube tutorial.

Product List

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Bundle

£33.25

Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set

£21.00

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

£7.25

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

£7.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

£7.00

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad

£7.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

£3.75

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

£7.00