All About The Tequilla Body Slammer....

So, today I've been busy doing mroe prep for the Max Paper Craft Show this Sunday in Nottingham, and I set about makinga new page for my scrapbook. I wanted to use the Flirtatious papers and thought a flirty theme for my layout would be apt.

Not that I'm a particularly flirty person I might add, I'm happily married and love my Hubby to bits. BUT....a girl must have fun on her hen day and join in the fun and when I was given a list of dares to carry out on mine, I was only to happy to oblige.

If you're of a nervous disposition, please don't worry - in comparison to some hen pranks, this was a very tame affair! Here I am experiencing my first (and last) tequilla body slammer......

I've used Whisper White 12x12 for my background and punched a border using the Lace Ribbon Border punch and filled the gaps with punched circles. the huge doilie is cut out from a 12x12 patterned sheet of Flirtatious papers and the letters die cut using the Timeless Type Big Shot dies.

I've told the tale leading up to said tequilla body slammer in my jounalling - more than I'd normally write, but I'd hate anyone to flick through my scrapbook, find this page and make the assumption this is a normal daily occurence for Jelly.

If you've not yet figured it out - I have the tequilla shot on the table ready to drink, my helpful waiter has a wedge of lime gripped in his teeth and erm, I'm about to pour salt on his chest! Don't worry - my Mum was there to supervise and make sure I did it right!

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Time for a case

I saw some fabulous project ideas when I attended Stampin' Up! leadership training in September and decided to have a bit of a play and case some of the projects. These are made using Under The Big Top and really inspired me to get creating. I've changed the colours and added a few bits:

We were so lucky that we were given this stamp set at training, I'm really pleased as I think I may have overlooked it in the catalogue for a while! I've used a colour combo of  Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Peach Parfait and Whisper White to coordinate with the Big Top Birthday papers. I love the simplicity of this first card and it would be so easy to replicate in other colours and using alternative stamps too.

I've used Solid Stripes background stamp and added a Brights Button. The white thread is trimmed from the edge some white organza ribbon.

This next one uses paper piecing and layering but still leaves an uncluttered card. It uses the Fun Flowers Big Shot die layered with the Scallop Circle punch.

I enjoyed making this one the most as it meant I got to have another play with the Perfect Pennant Big Shot die!

I'm busy getting my display boards ready for my stand at the Max Paper Craft Show in Nottingham this coming Sunday, I hope you'll be able to pop and say 'hello'.

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More Gift Ideas

I've had such a busy weekend that today I'm having a chill out day with my boys, we've turned the lounge into Thomas Land and seem to have added a load of lego in there too. I haven't had a full day with both my boys for over a week now so I'm loving it.

My last couple of posts have shown you some gift ideas I've made and today is no different! Here I've prettied up some pencil sets and added cupcake erasers too:

I've used Regal Rose card combined with the new in colour papers in Pool Party - mmm what a yummy combination. i've displayed these on Wysteria Wonder patterned paper - they all look so lush together. The hearts are die cut using the Big Shot Timeless Type alpha set - did you know it contains shapes and symbols too? So useful!

Back to my day of playing with trains!

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All Wrapped Up

An early post from me today as I am about to load up the car and head off to set up for the craft fair at the John Godber Centre, Oggle Street, Hucknall. If you want to pop and visit my stall, the doors open from 10 - 4.

I've made a few gifts this week, do you like these cute stationery sets?

Clearly I didn't make the stationery sets themselves! I bought them and wrapped them up in gorgoues Baja Breeze and new in colour Cameo Coral. I've used the matching designer papers and used the lace border punch to create the lovely strip across the front. I love the crinkled effect the seam binding ribbon creates too.

 

Righto, I'd better get on!

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A Spooky Treat

As a rule I don't really do much for Halloween - the  boys aren't old enough yet to understand what it's all about. But I couldn't resist using the new Frightful Sight papers, they're so spooky! So I made 30 containers, each with a  packet of jelly sweets inside:

If you're not a huge fan of Halloween, you'll still love these papers as they are double sided and the reverse sides have spots and stripes etc - perfect for those awkward to make cards for chaps! The bats are stamped from the very versatile set Every Little Bit, just stamped on Peach Parfait card, punched out and layered on a Basic Black Scallop Circle.

Can't stop, Jelly has a whole day without boys and has much to do! I've got a stall at a craft fair at the john Godber Centre in Hucknall tomorrow, so if you want to pop by and see me demonstrate - that's where I'll be!

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A Hostess Gift and a New Job!

Last time I posted I was off to Kathy's party. I had a fab time and really enjoyed showing off some of the new products too. I thought I'd share with you the Hostess Gift I demonstrated and gave to Kathy:

It's gift pack filled with gift tags and accessories too. I made it using the new set Tags Til Christmas, you can make much more than just tags with it but I thought I'd make a start with something obvious! I used the gorgeous new Lace Ribbon Border Punch on it too. Here are the contents:

I've used a 6x6 scrapbook pocket and lined it with paper from Holly Berry bouquest Speciality Paper. It's gorgeous, very traditional and some of the papers are embossed and glittered, yummy!

If you'd like to book a party with me and be the hostess of your own Stampin' Up! workshop, please simply email or phone me. As hostess, just like Kathy, you'll earn freebies based on the amount your guests spend - so invite lots of them!

Now about the new job, it's not me, it's hubby! We took the boys out to the Nottingham Goose fair on Sunday afternoon - all wrong as it was sunny and 20 degrees instead of raining and muddy! Anyway, we came across this and I made James stand in front of it:

 

And all these years I thought he was an electrician - just goes to show!

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Perfect Pennants and Stampers Club

Blimey where has the day gone? I'm off out tonight to do a Stampin' Up! workshop for Kathy, can't wait - hoping she earns oodles of Hostess Rewards. The focus of the party is going to be Christmas so I made a little bunting using the new Perfect Pennants Big Shot die:

I've used a colour combo of Old Olive, Real Red, Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla. The bunting is mainly created using the Perfect Pennants die, I love the large triangles and the gorgeous scallop edged circles. The top edges have been made using the Top Note die and the lettering using the Timeless Type Alpha set. Both circles have been punched using the 1 3/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches.

You can see in the photo above that I've embossed the pennants using the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder too. All strung together using some Early Espresso grosgrain ribbon.

So are you loving all the new products so far? Why not spread the cost of your love of crafting and join my latest virtual hostess club? It's due to start on the 15th of this month and I have 4 places remaining. When you join the club you receive a FREE copy of the new Idea Book and Catalogue and will commit to placing a minimum order of £15 a month for 10 months. On one of those months you get to be the virtual hostess and take advantage of the hostess rewards without having to host a workshop. You'll also get a FREE make and take project each month and you'l find the tutorial to make it on the club blog. Each month one club member will also find a bonus product in with their order!

Wanna join in the fun? Email me at bluejellystampin@sky.com or call me on 07748 707845.

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A Merry Medley

Well not ones to fear germs Fluffy and Sweet Cheeks came to visit today which was sooo lovely. The boys have all started to play nicely together now and are learning to share, well almost. Me and the Fluffy one even got to eat a cupcake and drink tea whilst it was still hot!

Anyhoo, I thought I'd better tell you about the new Hostess Rewards. They've changed y'see! Now then, if you host a party (or place an individual order) of £150 you'll automatically receive £25 Hostess Pounds. You can choose to spend these on special hostess exclusive products at amazing prices or - anywhere in the catalogue. The most expensive Hostess Product is £20, so there's nothing you can't choose!

PLUS - if your workshop or order totals £300 you even get to earn a full priced item at 50% off - how affordable does that make the Big Shot sound to you?

Here's a project I've made using one of the Hostess sets Happiest Birthday Wishes:

I've used Melon Mambo, Bashful Blue and Crumb Cake and stamped the sentiment in Melon Mambo ink. The butterfly is one of those items that I think often gets overlooked in the catalogue, so turn to page 103 where you'll see the chipboard set On Board Merry Medley. I popped out the butterfly and covered it with patterned paper from Beyond the Garden and then ran it through the Big Shot using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. In fact, look on page 97 of the catalogue and you'll see where I cased this card from!

Here are the Hostess Rewards:

 

If you live in Nottingham and surrounding areas and would like to host your own Stampin' Up! workshop, please give me a call on 07748 707845 or email me at bluejellystampin@sky.com

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Pennant Parade and a New Class

Sorry for my absence again, the lurgy has well and truely struck the house of Jelly these last few weeks. At last we're all on the mend (she says rapidly touching wood before more germs come my way!).

So I want to share with you one of the most fabulously versatile stamp sets in the new Idea Book and Catalogue. It's called Pennant Parade and is available in both wood and clear mount. Best of all, it has a coordinating punch - Petite Pennants Builder. I love it when the cutting out is made easy for me!

Here's my first creation using both the stamps and the punch:

 

I've used a combo of Lucky Limeade (yum), Poppy Parade, Whisper White and Garden Green. Here's just the card:

I stamped the scalloped pennant in Garden Green onto Lucky Limeade card and punched out then the triangle in Lucky Limeade, colouring in the dots with Poppy Parade and Garden Green Markers before punching out too. The tree stem and sentiment are out of the same set - how easy to mass product Christmas cards. Do you love the new ruffled ribbon in Lucky Limeade and the matching Designer Printed Brad?

But this set is not just for Christmas, check it out:

 

I'll be running a class on Saturday 22nd October using this fab stamp and punch combo at 1pm in Arnold, Nottingham. We'll be making cards for all occassions. The cost of the class is £15 or £23.50 including the clear mount stamp set or £27.50 with the wood mount stamp set. So why not go the whole hog and pre-order the Petite Pennant builder punch for just £15 with your class booking.

Back tomorrow with more!

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New Catalogue and New Product Range too!

Today sees the launch of the brand spanking new Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalogue! Mine is already well thumbed and there is just sooo much in there I want I can't begin to tell you! you can view the online catalogue by clicking HERE or on the picture in my sidebar. If you've not got your new catalogue you can order from me in my sidebar too.

So a new product range, what could it be. Clue number 1:

 

Closely followed by strikingly obvious clue number 2:

Yes I got the Toyota out for the occassion. We've got fabric! Several ranges and the one I'm showing you here is called Flirtatious and has matching paper, punches and stamps - woweee! Here's my first fabric make:

I've made a storage tote for my clear mount stamps! It holds 9 sets!

It's sitting on a piece of Flirtatious paper! It's all sewn together with card panels between the layers to make it sturdy. Here's the inside:

And here it is folded flat for storage or posting as a gift:

I've used the very gorgeous Pretty in Pink Striped Grograin ribbon to make both the handles and the rim around the top edge. Don't look too closely! I used to study textile design at university, fabric for me was all about the design, not the sewing it together afterwards!

I'll be back tomorrow to tell you about changes to the hostess awards! Its' so fabulous you'll be wanting to book your party with me this week! Go on - pick up the phone 07748 707845!

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