Spread the Love, Spread the Cost

Want to spread the Cost of buying crafting supplies ? 

 

I have two spaces left for The 10 Club, and a couple more places left on a group beginning in May. What is The 10 Club ? You commit to spending £15 (or more) plus postage per month for 10 months. During that time, you are the 'virtual hostess' one month, and earn at least £25 to spend on anything that you want from any current catal...ogues (which you get for free from me whenever a main, or mini catalogue is launched). Now has never been a better time to join ! Please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or 07747 465186 for more details!

 

Spread the Love ......

 

Have you always thought about becoming a Demonstrator or starting your own business ? 

 

Stampin UP! are currently offering you an additional £25 worth of products in your Starter Kit. For only £99 you will be able to choose £157.50 worth of products - bargain ! PLUS, you will have my assistance in helping you start, and run your own business. Again, contact me for more details. 

 

Contact:  carole.bryson@gmail.com or 07747 465186 

 

Happy Crafting ! Cal xxx

It's a Blog Hop !!

Welcome to the UKS Spring BlogHop! You may have come to me from here_be_dragons @ http://scrapbooksandcookbooks.blogspot.com/

If you lose your way, or have dropped in on me directly and want to follow the hop, you can see the full list with all the links here http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=339546
Once you have finished with me, you can hop on to Ifa @ http://ifazainon.blogspot.com/

..... now onto my Project

 

Step Right Up - Instructions

 

1. Using Kraft cardstock, cut 5 x 2.5" x 12" strips

2. Ink all the edges with a dark brown inkpad of your choice

3. Layer and adhere the strips as shown above

4. Using a dark brown marker pen, draw horizontal lines to give the impression of pieces of wood.

5. I added two bronze 'nail' brads to give the impression of hammered in nails

6. Spritz the paper with a dark brown reinker and spray bottle (I made my own)

7. Stamp splodges over the cardstock.

8. Cut 3 strips of patterned paper into 'tails' (top left of page) measuring :

1.5" x  5"

1.5" x 4.5"

1" x 4"

 

 

9. Cut 1 strip of patterned paper 1.5" x 6" for the horizontal 'step right up' strip and cut tails into each end.  You could add your title here - I was lucky, as I used Stampin Up! paper which already had the title that I wanted printed onto it !

10.  Add the embellishments of your choice over these layers.  Again, I was lucky because the 'best award' was already on the paper, and so I hand cut my embellishments from the paper.

11.  Using cardstock/paper of your choice, cut out a photo mat layer.  I used two photographs measuring 2" x 4", but you could use a 4" x 6" photograph of your choice.

 

 

 

12.  Add embellishments as required.  I used Stampin Up! lace ribbon from the Artistan Embellishments kit.  I stamped and punched out the 'tickets' from That's the Ticket stamp set, and again, I hand cut out the circular award labels.

 

Voila !

 

The sectioned wood technique is not my original idea. I saw something similar on Pinterest, and can't remember the original owner of this particular technique to give credit to.

 

One lucky winner who comments, will win a prize from me !

 

Don't forget to now hop on over to Ifa @ http://ifazainon.blogspot.com/

 

Thanks for visiting - Cal xxx

 

What a weekend !

I really don't know where to start .... I've just partaken in the most wonderful weekend at my 2 Day Spring Crop. 

Lots of people arrived from all over the country - North, South, East and West - I was apprehensive as I always am when running an event, but I thankfully, had nothing to worry about !  I laughed until my sides were sore, I cried tears at people's kindness towards me and each other, and above all, I firmed up friendships, made new friendships, and embraced the friends I had already.

I have so many thank-you's that I am sure I am going to fill up pages - however, first and foremost, thank you to My Marlene for helping me over the whole weekend and for all her support leading up to the crop - I love you shed loads xxx  Secondly, thank you to Penny Kafai for her amazing classes that she designed and taught, and again, for her non-failing friendship.  Thanks also to Tammy Ogden and Claire Baldwin for their inspiring classes.   Everyone loved all the classes !  YAY !!  Lastly on these thank you's - thank you to Leanne Weaver, my fabby downline, for giving up a whole day to come and help, you have no idea how much I appreciated it :)  xxx

Lastly, but certainly not leastly, thank you to ALL the attendees - the weekend would not have been the success it was without you and your enthusiam !

Here are just a few photographs from the day - they are the only ones I have, so if anyone has anymore, please email me them at carole.bryson@gmail.com

 

 

 

I think the photographs say it all really !!!!

 

THE NEXT STEP .........

 

I am running another 2 Day Event on the 24th and 25th August

Cal's 2 Day HOT Summer Crop (but it might not be hot) Weekend 

Places are limited to 28 people

 

The 2 day event will be held at Turf Hill Community Centre, Neston Road, Rochdale, but accommodation can be booked at the local John Milne Premier Inn, Milnrow, Rochdale (6/8 minutes away) - the link is here -

http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/ROCTHE/rochdale

I have spoken to the hotel, and as it is a Bank Holiday weekend, I can't block book the rooms.  I would therefore suggest that if you are hesitating, then at least book your room NOW - you can always cancel it later without charges - unless you pre-book Saver rooms, and in that case, you will be liable for the cost of the booked room if you have to cancel.

 

Next - email me on carole.bryson@gmail.com to book your place with me.  Places are already filling up as I have limited the number of attendees to 28.  There are currently only 13 places left - so please contact me as soon as possible to avoid disappointment !

 

The classes will be announced in June-early July, but I can guarantee that you will NOT be disappointed !

 

Once again, thank you to everyone who made the 2 Day SPRING Crop such a success

 

Love 'n' Hugs - Cal xxx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Add some colour to your life !

In 2010 Stampin Up! did a huge colour renovation, and shared plans for smaller colour refreshes every three to five years to keep our colours on trend. Well it has been three years and Stampin Up! are excited to announce that the upcoming 2013–2014 annual catalogue will include 10 new colours (most of which are returning In Colors® from previous years)!

 

If some of the retiring colours are your favourites, then now is the perfect time to replenish your stocks, as retiring colour products are only available while supplies last.  Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued colours products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.  I intend to buy the retiring re-inkers for my personal stash, as they can be used on most of our products !

Please view this Stampin Up! video which explains the changes :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOoCRT0Ux2w&feature=player_embedded

 

So, just to confirm the retiring colours are :-

Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certain Celery, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Bravo Burgundy, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard and River Rock

 The NEW colours are :

Bermuda Bay (NEW),  Calypso Coral (current in-colour), Wisteria Wonder (current in-colour), Pear Pizzazz (current in-colour), Pool Party (current), Soft Sky (NEW), Blushing Bride (current), Crushed Curry (NEW), Island Indigo (current) and Smoky Slate (NEW)

 

To place your order please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or 07747 465186

 

Have a colourful day !   Cal xxxxxxx

 

Oh Hello !

Good Morning everyone !

Well the Easter holidays have started in our household - first day of the holidays, and I'm the only person awake.  I love being the first one up of the morning, and having a hot cup of coffee and a meander around Pinterest.  The coffee energises me and Pinterest inspires me - if you haven't yet joined Pinterest, then I highly recommend that you do - there is loads of inspiration, ideas and tutorials - have a gander, you won't be disappointed !

At the moment, I'm busy packing kits for the 2 Day Crop in Rochdale next Saturday, and I'm desperately trying to make up samples to show you all as well.  When I haven't got a lot of time, I do a Pinterest search for what I'm looking for - and voila ! millions of ideas appear for you to CASE (copy and share everything).  I adore the Oh Hello stamp and framelit set, as you can do so much with them.  Also, they happen to be great value for money, as you get the stamp set AND the framelits for £34.50 if you buy the unmounted version.  You get 7 stamps in the stamp set and 6 framelits with the largest framelit being the scalloped oval - and between the two, as I've said, you can do shed loads of different cards, AND use them for scrapbook layouts.

Below are some samples that I found on Pinterest, and if you CASE them, it will save a mountain of time ...  I promise !

Oh Hello Stamp and Framelit Set - unmounted - £34.50

 



 

Can you believe that ALL of these cards have been made using the same stamp set ?  Hard to believe eh ?

If you would like to order this stamp and framelit set, or if you would like to know more details about becoming a Demonstrator - you have up until the 31st March to take advantage of the Sale-a-Bration starter kit - £99 and select £164.50 worth of products of your choice - then please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call/text me on 07747 465186.

Have a fantastic Easter weekend !  Cal xxx

What next ?

So Sale-a-Bration has sadly ended :(  I hope you have all earned lots of free goodies, and that you're putting them to good use ?

Its blowing a blizzard here at the moment, and the snow drifts are unbelievable ! Actually, I'm still sat here in my jimjams and snuggly dressing gown, as there is no way I'm going out !  I've decided however, that I am going to have some time for me, and have a little play with my SAB goodies :)

Here is what I have been doing though .. ha ha ha ... that scared you !  The photograph was taken during World Book Day two years ago.  I was dressed as the clown from Stephen Kings 'It' book.  Believe me, I scared the students half to death at school, particularly if I turned a corner in the corridor, and they hadn't seen me before - hilarious !!!!!!!

This layout was made using the adaptable World Spectacular papers. 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

The sheet I used (if you look carefully behind the fold backs) already had a square printed on it, and so I drew lines from corner to corner and then horizontally and vertically.   I then carefully used my craft knife to slice along the pencil marks.  Once I had cut the lines, I folded them back in place and held them with a little mini brad.

Finally, I added a blue strip of patterned paper using the scallop border punch along the bottom.  I used the circle punch to punch out one of 'the best' circles, and added two tails in different patterned papers.   Along the top, I punched out 5 pennants in mixed papers, and added the little elephants that I cut out from the elephant paper.  I attached these using dimensionsals.

 



So what is next ?  Well, the Spring/Summer catalogue and the Main Catalogue are still running, and I'm sure there's shed loads that you have missed looking at.  Honestly, one of my customers ordered a product, and I'd never seen it before.  I got back in touch with her, and she gave me the page number !  Honestly, I had totally missed the product !!!!!!    Soooo have a good look through your catalogues, and see what YOU have missed !

As always, if you want to get in touch with me, have any queries, want to sign up, if you want to place an order or, if you have an amazing project to show me (there could be a small prize in it if you send me photographs of your projects) ... then please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or text me on 07747 465186 (I'll call you back).

2 Day Crop Projects

Don't forget, the 2 Day Crop projects ARE AVAILABLE IN KIT FORM or INSTRUCTIONS ONLY - please contact me (details above) if you would like to order a kit or pay for the instructions only.

I hope you all have an amazing weekend, and that the weather isn't too harsh on you.

 

Hugs - Cal xxx

Lucky 13

Only 13 days more of Sale-a-Bration left.  So if you have a wish list, and want to earn some FREE SAB products, then you need to place a qualifying order AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Don't forget - FREE POSTAGE too if you place a £45 order ... PLUS a FREE Sale-a-Bration gift of your choice.  What more could you want ?!!

STARTER KIT - the starter kit is only £99 for £162.50 worth of products (plus a stationery kit worth £45) during Sale-a-Bration. 
You can sign up just for the great saving on the kit, or you can sign up as a hobby demo for the great discounts, OR you can sign up to become a career demo.  I am here to welcome you and help you build your business.  I have a successful track record, and I lead a dynamic team who are also more than willing to help you succeed in a career with Stampin UP!

For more details, please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call me for an informal chat on 07747 465186

SHARES

 

 

Paper Share - you will receive (24) 6x6 papers of all the new designer series papers in the Spring/Summer catalogue AND 12 sheets (1 of each design) of the new Poetry papers.  £7.50 posted.

 

Embellishment Share - you will receive either 2,4 or 6 of all the embellishments in the Spring/Summer catalogue including the new coffee filter papers and beautiful doilies.  £11.25 posted

 

Ribbon Share - you will receive 1m rose ribbon and 2m of all the other ribbons from the Spring/Summer catalogue.  £12.25 posted

 

Please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or text/call me on 07747 465186 to place an order, or to grab a share !

Have a great weekend everyone - Cal xxx