A whole lot of Extra !

Whoop whoop !  Just in time for Christmas !

Stampin Up have brought out this EXTRA Supplement just in time for Christmas – There’s lots of exciting, quick and easy projects for you to complete in time for the Christmas festivities !  Oh, and did I mention quick and easy ?!?!?! 

And … there’s an additional Project Life kit !  YAY !!!!  If you want to get those old photographs out of boxes and into albums, then this is the quickest way possible.  Pop in your photographs, chuck in a couple of journalling cards for writing on, or adding bits to – and then decorate if you want.  Voila !  done – and you don’t need any glue !  Shall I say that again … you DON’T need any glue !  whoop whoop !  There’s additional little wallets for keeping memorabilia, tickets, pamphlets, maps etc. so you can keep lots of holiday or event reminders !

To see the supplement in full, either click the picture above, or click the following link - http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/holiday_supplement_2014/EU/20141020_HolidaySupplement_en-EU.pdf

HOWEVER – this supplement is only available WHILE STOCKS LAST ! So you have to order very very quickly !  Be warned !

You can order directly from my website HERE or you can contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call/text me on 07747 465186 to place your orders.

DON’T FORGET – orders over £45 will receive FREE postage also.  If you place your order via the website, drop me a quick message with details on how I can reimburse you.

I will be posting details of my ‘Emergency Stamp ‘n’ Stack’ class(es) shortly – they WILL be available to do at home (will include stamp set), so keep your eyes peeled over the next day or so for more details.

I hope you enjoyed this sneaky peak, please do use the hostess code to support heartfully yours, if your order is less than £150. If it’s more, then YOU get the rewards instead! (hostess code shown below)

If you would like any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalogue, then please contact me at carole.bryson@gmail.com. You can of course shop at my online shop 24/7 HERE

If you’re thinking of joining Stampin Up! and would like to join my team, the Hearts, then I’d love to hear from you again at carole.bryson@gmail.com

It’s a great life ….

…. being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. 

I love that I can buy my fabulous craft supplies with a 20% discount.  I love being able to preview all the new products before any one else, and I love having an amazing and inspiring team – The Hearts.

Above all, I love being able to meet so many wonderful people.  Most of my customers are now friends, and most of these, I would not have met without Stampin’ Up!   I love holding ‘gatherings’ and being able to share my passion of crafting via Stampin Up!  My classes, crops and retreats, are a great joy to me, and aside from the side-splitting laughs, the highlight is being able to share ideas and inspire each other.

If you have a handful of friends, and would like a fun evening making a project of your choice, then contact me to organise your ‘Grateful Gathering’.  Maybe you organise a ladies group, and would like to learn about card making or memory keeping … if so, then please contact me and we can work together to organise your ‘Grateful Gathering’

Why Grateful Gathering ?  We don’t always have a lot to be grateful for nowadays – but gathering with friends and loved ones is one of the ways of being grateful for what we do have …. Now imagine being able share and inspire each other to create some beautiful projects, or to learn new skills ?  I can organise everything for you – you just need a table of some description, some friends or family … and that’s it !  If you would like more details about a ‘Grateful Gathering’ then please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com

Sssssshhhhhh …. Christmas !

Keep your eyes peeled on my blog for more details of my Annual Christmas Gift & Card Class – At the moment, I have two dates .. Sunday the 14th September and Saturday 20th September – so put those dates in your diary !

As the Autumn/Winter Catalogue is launching on the 28th August, you will be using lots of amazing new products, which will make your jaw drop – I promise you !   The projects include:

• A stunning Boys or Girls ‘palpable’ Advent Calendar (your choice)
• An all year round ‘To Do’ Blackboard
• A beautiful and unusual Picture Frame
• Christmas Cards & Tags

The cost is £50 for the day including a lunch-bag lunch, refreshments and christmas cakes

Contact me to reserve your place as soon as possible as places for this event fill up quickly !

Blendabilities

The final 6 sets of blendabilities will be available to purchase on the 1st August – HOWEVER – there is already a back order for them, so if you do want to order some, or all of them, then please be aware that you might need to wait a few days extra (possibly a week or more), until the next supplies of them are available.  I am sorry, but it shows how popular they are !

Have a look on You Tube at all the amazing blendabilities videos – there’s some amazing ideas !  OR … pop along to my Rochdale Crop on the first Saturday of every month, and try them for yourself !  Again, contact me for more details !

Project Life Offer

ALL of the card sets and embellishments are now available to purchase ! YAY ! I am loving ALL of them, and the hardest thing is deciding which set to use !

Below are two sample pages from my 2014 Cruise album using Everyday Adventure, and one of my own MDS Project Life Cards.

 

Offer:  Purchase any card and accessory set together, and I will email you a sheet of ‘flair’ buttons for FREE !   Each sheet of flair buttons contains buttons in different colours, styles and topics.  What are you waiting for ?

Offer 2:  Don’t forget – if you spend over £45 on Project Life products, then I will send you my Introduction to Project Life Class Instructions and Journalling Ideas for FREE !

And to finish … a recap

Weekly Deals – can be found here

Clearance Rack Items – can be found here

MDS New Downloads – can be found here

MDS Project Life Downloads – can be found here

And if you would like to place an online order for anything else, the link to my ONLINE SHOP can be found HERE

If you would like to

• join my team, The Hearts
• place an order
• or if you have any questions or queries

then please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call/text me on 07747 465186

Catch ya soon – Cal xxx

Thank you & Scrapbook Class Kits to go !

Thank you to my wonderful team, The Hearts, and my amazingly fabulous customers !  I have been lucky enough to earn the Incentive Trip to Madeira next year.  I truly couldn’t have done it without you all – so very, very many thanks for your trust and loyalty *insert big heart*

Why not join our amazing team ?  You too can earn lots of incentives and bonus’ for doing what you love !  The starter kit is currently priced at £99 Where else could you start your own crafting business for £99 !  You get to choose £130 worth of products of your choice AND you will receive a FREE stationery kit worth £45 to help you get up and running ! 

Do you have more questions ? Good … go to my FAQ page HERE for more details.

Ready to sign up ?  Then click the link HERE to sign up online !

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call/text me on 07747 465186.

SCRAPBOOK KITS TO GO !

In August, I am running a 2-3 day Crop in Croydon.  All of the places have now sold, but I am making the scrapbook kits for the crop available to you to pre-order!

Below are sneaky peaks of the layouts, and they are available to you for £5.50 per kit – and include enough products to complete TWO layouts at least AND the instructions will be included for the main layout.

There are 6 available kits, and they will be posted out to you first class on the 6th August – just in time for you to ‘virtually’ join in the merriment !  Payment will be due by the 26th July so that I can order the products and pack them ready to post out to you.

Demonstrators:  The instructions only, are available to purchase at £2.50 per kit, and will be available on the 11th August.

Layout 1

Layout 2

Layout 3

Layout 4

Layout 5

Layout 6

There will also be a card kit available AND a mini album, so keep popping back for more details !

UPDATES

There have been more items added to the WEEKLY DEALS HERE

and more items added to the CLEARANCE RACK HERE

Don’t forget, if you order a half or full Project Life kit from me, then you will receive my Online Class for FREE !

To pre-order the scrapbook kits, or if you have any questions, queries or wish to place an order, then please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call/text me on 07747 465186

Have an amazing weekend !  Cal xxxxxxx

Out with the Old, In with the New !

As from 8am this morning, you will find all the new products from the NEW 2014-2015 Catalogue HERE (there is also a link on the right hand side of my blog) !  If you haven’t got your new catty, then please contact me, and I’ll get one in the post to you the following day  

2014-2015 BUNDLES

All of my NEW Catalogue bundles include a 10% discount – you’d be crazy to miss out !  Please see all of my bundles HERE

(the link also gives you more peaks of new products) !

BLENDABILITIES

While you are waiting for your new products to arrive, Stampin’ Up! have loaded lots of new videos to You Tube, showing you how to use the Blendabilities and how to make the most of them !

How to Blend the Pleasant Poppies Stamp with Blendabilities

How to Blend the Snapshot Stamp with Blendabilities

How to Blend with the Color Lifter and Blendabilities

How to Blend a Floral Image with Blendabilities

Here is one of my samples :-

I have used two different colour sets on this sample – Daffodil Delight and Old Olive.  If you have any questions about them, please message me or email me.

NEW IN-Colours 2015-2015

It's out with the old....and in with the NEW....NEW Stampin' Up! In Colours.  With each NEW Stampin' Up! Catalogue comes 5 NEW Stampin' Up! In Colours.  ‘In Colours’ are the NEW and trendy colours that are available for two years!  

These are the NEW 2014-2016 In Colours.  They are :-

• Blackberry Bliss
• Hello Honey
• Lost Lagoon
• Mossy Meadow
• Tangelo Twist

Would you like to see how they compare to our core colours?

Here is the new Blackberry Bliss (on top) and it's close purple companions.

Hello Honey!!  A fun new yellow that is a bit darker than our Crushed Curry.

You won't get lost with the NEW Lost Lagoon!  A deep, rich blue with a bit of grey undertones.  A great addition to our blue lineup.

The NEW Mossy Meadow is a deep, dark green that is so pretty.  It just seems to fill a spot we needed in our greens.

Bright and Sassy describes the NEW Tangelo Twist In Color.  You can't help but smile when you pull out this fun colour.

(photos of In-Colours courtesy of Jill Coleman)

I made both of these cards using some of the new In-Colours.

DON’T FORGET

To help you spread the cost of buying Stampin’ Up! Products, I am starting another 10 Club Group starting in July.  You commit to spending £15 per month (or more, plus postage) for 10 months, and during the time that you are in the group, YOU will be the ‘virtual hostes’ and will earn at least £25 to spend on anything that you like from any of the current catalogues.

Joining a 10 Club Group, is the best way to spread the cost of buying, earn products for FREE, and you will also receive all the catalogues that are launched during your time with the group, FOR FREE !

Another perk, is that I also have a Member of the Month, who will receive either a product or a Gift Voucher.

ORDERING

If you prefer to email me your order rather than order via the online shop HERE, then please email me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call/text me on 07747 465186.  Please use these details to request a catalogue if you haven’t received one already.

Happy Shopping !!!!!!!!  I think I need a remortgage – eek !

Adding Flair to Project Life, Cards and Scrapbook pages !

Do you remember these little epoxy domes from years ago ?



Well, they are now called Flair Buttons … and if you have purchased the Stampin’ Up! Project Life Everyday Accessories Pack (£8.95), then included in your pack, will be a couple of flair buttons.



I love them, but wanted more   So I designed my own YAY !

I bought the epoxy domes from Fleabay (I will send you the link for the seller if you want it), and then I designed my own ‘buttons’ using MDS.



The above is just a sample of the TWO sheets of ‘flair buttons’ that I have designed.  Each sheet contains 30 flair buttons, so you will receive 60 flair buttons in total.  They contain lots of different ‘words’, ‘travel images’ ‘seaside images’ ‘holiday images/words’ etc.  These buttons can be used to add detail to not only Project Life pages, but also cards, scrapbook pages, journals, ATC’s etc. etc., the list is endless !

I am selling TWO pages of Flair Buttons (images only) for £5, and you will receive the documents by email.
You will then need to print off each sheet onto cardstock, punch them out with a 1” circle punch, add your epoxy dome, and Bobs your Uncle – done !

Incidentally, the cheapest pack of 12 Flair Buttons I have found on Etsy is £3.62, and the American Crafts Flair Buttons are £3.99 for 6   …. wow … you will be receiving 60 Flair Buttons (images) for £5 – bargain !

To purchase your Flair Buttons, please click on the Paypal ‘buy now’ button below.  You can still purchase the buttons even if you don’t have a Paypal account.  You will be asked for your debit/credit card details.  I will receive an email, and then forward you your documents.  If you want the images sending to another email address, then please let me know in the ‘messages’ section.

If you have any questions, then please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call/text me on 07747 465186

Have fun playing !  Cal xxx

Wanna be in my Gang ?

When I joined Stampin Up! three years ago, I never expected my life to change the way it has.

I knew that the products were absolutely amazing, I knew the Career Plan and rewards would be extremely generous too (which they are), but I seriously underestimated the best thing about Stampin Up! which is the people you meet. 

I have met so many lovely people that I would not have met without joining Stampin Up! and I am so grateful to them all.  I have made life long friends who started off as customers, and I have made life long friends with people who never knew me, but believed in me, and joined my team. 

‘Our’ team is The Hearts, and we are spread across the whole of the UK – from Scotland in the North, Wales, and down South, and we are a mixed bunch of crafty gals who are passionate about Stampin Up!  We have ‘meet ups’ both in real-life and online, and we share our skills and knowledge freely and happily.  Our ethos is to enjoy what do, share what we love … and above all else, have fun !

At the moment, Stampin Up! are offering the Starter Kit for a crazy £50 !!!!!!   You get to choose £55 worth of products, and you will also receive a free stationery kit and your starter kit delivered for free !  You can still also join for the £99 offer (you get to choose £130 worth of products), but the £50 offer, is only available until the end of June – so only 9 days to go !    If you have thought about starting your own crafting business, then you will know how expensive the start up can be.  With Stampin Up! you can join and be up and running your business in only a couple of days, and more importantly, earning immediately !  

You will receive 20% commission on all your orders and purchases, and if you place a £150 order within your first 45 days, then you will receive an additional 10% discount !

With the new catalogue just around the corner, NOW has never been a better time to consider joining the Stampin Up! family – PLUS – you get to join the amazing ‘Hearts’ team – one of the fastest growing teams in the UK !  You will receive FREE training from me (I never charge for training), plus you will have access to help and advice from Stampin Up themselves, with a dedicated website, forum and bi-monthly Demonstrator magazine.  We also have our own Facebook team page which is stuffed to the gills with information and help.

So what are you waiting for ?   Click HERE to join my team now – or – contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call/text me on 07747 465186 if you have any questions … I look forward to hearing from you ! 

NEW CATALOGUE

The new 2014-2015 catalogue is due to launch on the 1st July.  If you would like to receive a copy of the new catalogue, then please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com   All I ask, is the postage costs, which will then be deducted from the first order you place.

The new catalogue is not just a catalogue of products – it is full of ideas and inspiration and is a great crafting resource in itself.  It contains 100’s of new products from stamp sets (some now in photopolymer), new designer papers, ribbons, embellishments etc., AND … the NEW Stampin Up Project Life products !  There is definitely something for everyone, and I think this is without doubt, our best catalogue ever !

   The easil card above, has been made using two of the new In-Colours – Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey.  I have also used two new Hostess Sets that you are just going to love !

This tag card was made using two more new In Colours – Moss Meadow and Tangelo Twist … so that leaves one more colour … hmmm wonder what the colour is ….. Tune in again for more details !

DON’T FORGET

• MDS – new products added HERE
• Clearance Rack – more products have been added HERE (a lot of the products are reduced by 80%)
• Weekly Deals – are HERE
• Retired Stamps and Accessories are HERE (there’s only 9 more days to go through your wish lists to receive massive discounted products)

So … that’s it !

JACK JUNIOR UPDATE:

Thank you to everyone who has called, messaged or emailed me regarding our fur baby Jack Jnr.   Your kindness, healing thoughts and prayers have helped my family and I to get through the most awful nightmare.

Jack is now home, and is continuing to improve on a daily basis. 

I won’t post the photographs of his injury as they are gruesome, but I will leave you with a photograph of Jack taken last night.   Thanks again for all your continued love and concern xxxx

As always, to place an order or if you have any questions or queries, please :-

Email:  carole.bryson@gmail.com

Call/text: 07747 4675186

Facebook:  Carole Bryson Wood  (please add me and message me)

Have a great weekend everyone – Cal xxx

Apologies and Updates

I owe a few apologies.

If I owe anybody an email or a phone call, I ask that you please bare with me, I will get to you all as soon as possible.  I’m trying to complete my ‘to do’ list today, so I should be on top of everything by the end of today

On Tuesday, our beautiful fur baby Jack Jnr. had the most horrendous freak accident.  Our garden is on a slope, and after particularly heavy rains, a piece of metal was pushed up out of the ground. Jack ran into it and literally skinned himself alive The whole of his left side ... Thankfully, it didn't cut a main artery, but several smaller ones. Sadly though, the way he was sheered, was against the flow of blood, so there was a chance that some of the skin would die.

On Friday, Jack deteriorated very quickly, and after a planned check up visit with our Vet, Jack had to be referred to a Skin Specialist Surgeon, as the bruising had started to come out and some of his skin was dying – he was in a very distressed state.  We had to drive him to Frodsham which is miles away from home , and leave him in the capable hands of the Surgeon.  He was extremely poorly and the journey was very traumatic for Jack.

The Surgeon, Mr Williams has updated us regularly, and although Jack is still extremely poorly, he doesn’t think the operation that he needs, will be as big as initially thought.  At the moment, they are keeping him pain-free and comfortable, and has assured me that he is receiving lots of cuddles and attention.

Jack struck a metal corner edging for a greenhouse that was removed by the previous owners, but instead of removing the metal corner edgings, they folded over the top into the ground. After manically digging up the area, we found that there were four of these metal edgings

This has been a truly nightmare period for us.  Jack is a pampered much-loved pet, and we are absolutely distraught by the whole incident.  My son is currently taking his A Levels, and was present when the accident happened.  He’s beating himself up about it with all the ‘what ifs’ and ‘if only’s’ .. as are Stewart and I.

So please, if you believe, offer some prayers for my beautiful fur baby, and if you don’t believe, then please send some healing thoughts for him.

Business goes on ….

More so because I have huge massive vets fees and Surgeon fees to pay … so … onwards and upwards ..

Project Life

All the details of the NEW Stampin Up Project Life details are HERE.  More Project Life kits will be available with the launch of the new catalogue on the 1st July – but this introductory kit is amazing !

All the kits co-ordinate with the full Stampin Up range of colours, and there are amazing stamp sets, framelits and punches to compliment the range !

What are you waiting for … contact me to order yours !  I am also offering an online class for those who have never scrapbooked the Project Life way, and includes ideas and inspiration for journalling and getting started.

Introductory Offer: If you order the basic bundle, then postage will be FREE.

Other News

Clearance Rack and be found HERE

Weekly Deals can be found HERE

Retiring List can be found HERE

Remember, the products in the above three lists sell out incredibly quickly, so place your orders as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to place an order, then please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call/text me on 07747 465186

Technique Tuesday, but it’s Sunday !

I couldn’t think of anything to rhyme with Technique that was relevant to a Sunday, so I promise I haven’t gone mad !
A quick thank you to everyone who attended my Rochdale Crop yesterday.  Despite the awful weather, it was a hilarious day full of fun and inspiration, and I even managed to get some work done yay!
Anyway, upwards and onwards with this technique – it’s the Baby Wipe Technique.  As watercolouring is HUGE in all genres of industry at the moment, this technique will help you achieve the watercolour effect without too much effort.
BABY WIPE TECHNIQUE

Supplies Needed

• Plate or Foam Tray
• Baby Wipes
• 2/3 different coloured Reinkers (£2.75 each)
• Cardstock
• Bold rubber/acrylic stamp

Step1: Fold your baby wipe and lay it on a paper plate or foam tray.
Step 2: Place drops of reinkers randomly onto the baby wipe to form your “stamp pad”.

Step 3: Ink up a bold stamp on your make-shift pad

Step 4: Stamp the image onto your piece of card stock.
Step 5: Once image has dried, then you can use it to make up a project.
Note: Another method is to place drops of reinkers on the fold of a baby wipe and pull down your cardstock for a multicoloured stripe effect.

You could also use this technique direct onto a layout using a large background stamp, or use as a mat.
For those who prefer visual instructions, the following You Tube video will help you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ_tShD1e_o
PROJECT LIFE PROMOTION & CLASS (by mail or presence)


Details of my Project Life Promotion, can be found HERE.  As from 10th June (Tuesday), customers will be able to order a small range of the Stampin Up! Project Life products.  The class that I have written up includes Hints & Tips to get you started, Journalling help and tips, traditional scrapbooking techniques that can be included in your pocket scrapbooking and heaps of other help and instructions.  This class is suitable for new scrapbookers and the more experienced.  The class also includes challenges to stretch your creativity !

If you wish to place an order, you can either order direct from my online shop HERE, or by emailing me on carole.bryson@gmail.com

DEALS & DISCOUNTS
Retiring Lists
http://www2.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=3123&dbwsdemoid=5002267
Weekly Deals
http://www2.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=3068&dbwsdemoid=5002267
Clearance Rack
http://www2.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=2698&dbwsdemoid=5002267

The 10 Club (originally Stampers Group
I have two places left for a new stampers group starting in June.  Spread the cost of buying your supplies across a 10 month period, and EARN free products !   The details; you commit to spend £15 per month (or more plus P&P) for 10 months, and one month during your time with the club, you will be the ‘virtual’ hostess and will earn AT LEAST £25 to spend on anything you like from the current catalogue/s. You will also receive ALL the catalogues for free during your time with the club. For more details, please contact me (details below).

If you would like to place an order, or if you have any questions or queries, please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call/text me on 07747 465186

Have a great Sunday everyone !  Cal xxx

(top two photos courtesy of Andrea Walford)