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

Brilliantly Big Roses and Brilliantly Big Bundles Offer !

We are having an amazing summer here in the Bryson Household.  Mr B and I have been working in the garden with the help of Jack Jnr, and not only are we making the garden as safe as can be for Jack, but we have finished removing huge trees and bushes, to give us room for planting.

I adore roses, and this year, my roses have started coming up a treat – lots of buds and blooms, and the most beautiful smell you can imagine.  I even bought some miniature tea roses from Aldi for £1.29 and they are absolutely full of heads – one at the moment has 8 heads on it !    (ignore the wooden board at the back of the tea rose, that’s to stop Jack from escaping)!

Anyway …. on to Stampin’ Up! News !

There has never been a better time to invest in the Big Shot. With the upcoming launch of the Autumn/Winter catalogue (end of August), you will kick yourself if you don’t own one. The Autumn/Winter catalogue has even more matching stamp and framelit sets, and unique Stampin’ Up! only dies. *heart*

Purchase a Big Shot from me, and you will receive one of the bundles shown below FOR FREE ! Valued at up to £47.50, this is a HUGE offer that shouldn’t be missed!

Simply order a Big Shot from me, and pick which bundle you want FOR FREE – easy !

Do you already own a Big Shot ? If so, then there are offers for you too !

Have a browse through the selection of five stamp and framelit sets, and if you purchase one of them, you will automatically receive a 15% discount ! So now, it’s not just easier to create amazing projects, it’s cheaper too ! Win-win !

PLUS – If you place an order of £45 or over, then I will reimburse your postage costs!  (excluding stampers group orders). 

Have a look at the videos that I have posted below for help and advice using the Big Shot, and for even more ideas on how to use yours !

Everyone loves the big shot – you tube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lqo9yjkYF8&feature=youtu.be

Big Shot Basics – you tube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scXWUoTAyfs&feature=youtu.be

PLEASE NOTE: This offer only lasts until the 31^st August !

You can either place your order from my online shop HERE, or you can contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or 07747 465186 – you can also contact me from those above details if you have any questions or queries, or just wanna good old chat about roses ! ha ha ha !

Very many thanks for all your continued custom and support – I truly appreciate you all xxxxxxxxx   Cal xxxxxxxx

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

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)

What a Brown Day its been today ….

Oh yes … very brown indeed !

As you can see, I was paid a visit from our lovely Mr Brown – fondly called by all Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator !  I know you can’t see inside, but I just wanted to build up the tension !  These boxes are full of NEW products from the NEW catalogue that is due to launch on the 1st July.
However, because I care for you all deeply, and just know that you’re twitching to see some things, I thought I’d start with this.  This idea is not mine, but from Deb Valder (see You Tube video).

This is a Pop Up Block card, that literally, like the pop-up boxes previously, folds down, so that you can fit it in an envelope.
This is the block, laying flat.

and this is some of the finer details :-


The flower top left, has been made using the Petite Petals punch using one of the NEW In colours, Hello Honey.  The leaves have been made using the bird punch in another NEW In Colour, Moss Green.
The top right flower was made using the ‘wings’ from the bird punch, and the smaller ones, made using the Itty Bitty punches.
The third flower on the bottom, was made using 5 layers of the pansy punch in a third NEW In Colour, Blackberry Bliss.  This is definitely my most favourite of the new In colours.  The centre was made using a 1” strip of Hello Honey, folded in half, and then ‘snipped’ with the fringe scissors.  This strip was then rolled and adhered into the centre of the flower.
Can you spot any NEW papers ????
What do you think ?
If you like it, then the tutorial for this Pop Up Block card is available for FREE with any order  from now until the end of June  !
To help you spend your cash, how about some MASSIVE savings  :-
Weekly Deals can be found HERE
Clearance Rack can be found HERE
Retiring Stamps & Accessories can be found HERE
Remember though – these products sell out really quickly, so you need to be quick to grab em !
Join My Team !
For only four weeks, the price of the starter kit has been reduced to £50 and you get to choose whatever products you want to the value of £55.  You will also receive a stationery pack to help you get your business up and running.  £50 ? what are you waiting for ?
JOIN MY TEAM HERE
PROJECT LIFE – Project Life Kit Bundle & Class (by mail OR in person) is available HERE
If you would prefer me to place your order rather than online, then email me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call/text me on 07747 465186. Or, if you want to reserve a place on my Stampers Group/10 Club, or reserve your Project Life Kit and Class.
Don’t forget – if you snooze, you lose !
Have fun !  Cal xxxx

Making Christmas easy– and - NEW offers !

Continuing with Stampin Up!s 25th Anniversary celebrations, I am delighted to announce TWO new offers !

THE FIRST OFFER is The Tag-It Bundle – you have the choice of two different bundles – either LARGE gift boxes or a different bundle with SMALLER boxes.  Both kits also contain a 10 yard reel of the lush 1” Cherry Cobbler stitched grosgrain ribbon together with the adaptable Stamp a Tag Kit.

I am telling you – I am first in the queue for this bundle – Just how easy is it going to be to beautifully wrap not only your Christmas gifts, but ALL your gifts all year round?

This is the link to the full pdf document

http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/documents/Flyer_TagIt_demo_Oct2913_UK_r1.pdf

The bundles can be ordered via my online shop HERE

THE SECOND OFFER is 30% DISCOUNT on selected MDS downloads !

Now you all know how much I love, love, love the MDS programme, it is a seriously brilliant software programme for crafters.  I always said that I was a paper crafter and that digi crafting didn’t ‘do it’ for me – but I am a convert … I have seen the light !  If I am ever stuck for an embellishment, a journalling tag or a topper, then I can just pop onto MDS and in minutes, I have created something individual to complete my project.  MDS has enhanced my crafting experience, and I urge you to give it a go – try out the FREE 30 day trial, and let me know what you think !

Anyway, have a look at the 30% discounted downloads, and I am sure you will be tempted !   The full pdf document is here …

http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/documents/Flyer_MDS_Seasonal_Sale_10.29.13_EU_SP.pdf

… and they can be ordered via my online shop HERE

DON’T FORGET – If you order any products via my online shop, then please check that my name is in the top right hand corner of your ordering screen, and then, when you check out, use the October Hostess Code to be in with a chance of winning ALL the hostess benefits for the month – ONE lucky person will win £££s to spend on anything of their choice.  The Hostess Code for October is :

S2TABZEA

THIRD OFFER – If you spend £45 or more, then you will receive FREE postage.  This offer is from me, and not Stampin Up! so if you order online via my shop, then I will reimburse your postage costs immediately.

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

Take care and stay safe – Cal xxx

Shhh … Its a Secret ….

……. Garden.   How beautiful is this matching stamp set and framelits ?  I can already think of a million and one uses for it !

This set can be used with or without the stamps or dies – its just so usable !  How often do we say that about our craft stash !!!

Stampin Up! have offered both the stamps and the framelits as a bundle, so you are saving 15% rather than buying them individually !  You can also buy the stamps mounted ( cost of bundle £36.95) or unmounted (cost of bundle £32.95)

However, that’s not good enough, so why not add on the honeycomb embossing folder that I have used and an ink pad – total £45.50 and earn yourself a FREE product from Sale-a-Bration  (leaflet is on the right hand side of this blog) AND free postage ?!

All of the above for £45.50 including postage !

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

DON’T FORGET

For Sale-a-bration only, the cost of our Starter Kit is only £99 and you can personally choose £162.50 of whatever products you want !!!  Why not consider signing up as a Demonstrator and take advantage of this great offer ?

Have you considered starting your own business ?  Again, what a great way to start your business by considering this great offer !  You will also receive a £45 stationery bundle FOR FREE when you sign up.  Together with help from myself, my amazing team (the Hearts), and Stampin Up! we will soon have you on your way to running a successful business.

Did I mention the 20% discount that you will earn on all the products that you sell ?  Also, you will have the opportunity to earn the cost of your kit back, lots of FREE products, and incentive trips ? 

If you would like to sign up, or if you would like more details, then contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or text me on 07747 465186 for a friendly non-commital chat.

Have a great weekend – Cal xxxxxxx

It’s STAMPIN' CLAUS time !!!

Stampin Up! has THREE special promotions for you this month – yes THREE !

1)  Dates: 1-30 November 2012 - FREE

Promotion Details:  It’s only November, but Stampin’ Claus is coming to town! Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper Bundle.

Full details can be found HERE

2) Dates: 1 November  – 16 December 2012 - FREE

Promotion Details: Hostesses who hold a minimum £325 party during the promotion period will receive a FREE collection of Classic Stampin Pads—they can choose from Brights, Subtles, or Regals — £44.50 value!  Plus, the free ink is in addition to the regular hostess benefits—INK-redible!

Full details can be found HERE

3) Dates: 1 October – 30 November 2012 - FREE

Details: We’ve got an unbelievable offer for new demonstrators !

Promotion Details: New demonstrators who join during October and November, will get a FREE package of Designer Series paper every month for SIX MONTHS! Valued at almost £60 !

Full details can be found HERE

VINTAGE ALBUM

 

This Vintage Album was made using the beautiful NEW Storytime designer series papers from the Annual Catalogue, and I will be posting more photographs of this album shortly. 

I will also be offering one lucky person the opportunity to WIN it through a raffle in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness – so make sure you come back and buy a raffle ticket, or two !  What a beautiful gift this would make for someone !

As always, if you would like to place an order, or if you have any questions or queries regarding becoming a Demonstrator, then please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call me on 01706 351299/07765 847062.

Happy Crafting !