Stampin’ Up! have started a Keep Stamping campaign with the aim to keep us demonstrators stamping during the present lock-down. This week they have set us a colour challenge, which I’m also sharing with you.
If you would like to join in, please visit the Oakfield Crafts Facebook page and post a picture of your project in the comments.
These are two of the projects I’ve made using the above colours (Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz and Pumpkin Pie).
Both cards feature the same image from the Hoot Hoot Hooray stamp set. The bottom card looks a little different because I used washi tape to mask the sentiment. This is because I didn’t want the sentiment on the images. It’s a quick and easy method – but only if you remember to remove the washi tape before stamping. Let’s just say that I made a little boo boo and had to stamp the image a fourth time!
Don’t forget to pop over to my facebook page and post a copy of your project in the comments.
Stay safe and keep stamping.
Fiona xx
Details of the products used for these keep stamping challenge cards are as follows
Don’t forget to use this month’s host code (see above) when you shop online.
Ways to shop and save this month
Join my Team – Do you like the sound of joining a fun group of crafters, and or fancy making some money from your hobby? If so, why not think about joining the Crafting Acorns. You get to choose £130 worth of product for £99 and there’s no P&P to pay either.
Of course you will also receive all the other benefits of being a Crafting Acorn. You can find out more by clicking HERE or by emailing me at fiona@oakfieldcrafts.com.
Wow, we are now in the last week of July. Summer holidays are in full swing and I hope you are having a great time wherever you may be. Here’s all the latest news for 24 July.
Stampin’ Up! News
Bonus Days end 31 July
Don’t miss out on those coupon codes. Remember every £45 order earns you a £4.50 code to use next month.
Here are some suggestions –
If you are new to paper crafting then you might like to consider these kits. Each will earn you a coupon code.
If you are looking for something to add to your craft stash? Then check out these bundles. All are under £50 and each of them will earn you a coupon code to use next month.
There’s no limit to the number of codes you can earn but if you have a wish list of £90 or more I suggest you think about the Extra Extra offer below.
Extra Extra in your starter kit and how to get new products early
Are you looking for the opportunity to start a business, fund your crafting or simply purchase products at a discount? Then join the Crafting Acorns.
During July and August Stampin’ Up! are adding an extra £25 worth of product to your kit for free. That means you get to choose £155 worth of product for £99. That’s £56 worth of product for free and what’s more, it ships to you for free too.
Join in July and you get to take part in the Autumn/Winter demonstrator pre-order that starts on 1 August.
Join in August and you can choose your kit items from either the Annual Catalogue or the Autumn/Winter Catalogue. A great way to start your business or get those Christmas cards done early so you can then make lots of other lovely things.
Either way, you will receive a £8.00 coupon to use on your first order if placed before 31 October, AND all future orders receive a discount. I can’t wait to welcome you to the Crafting Acorns.
Last night I got to see the Autumn/Winter Catalogue in all it’s 64 page glory. You won’t be disappointed.
Ordering starts on 4 September but you can order product early if you are a Crafting Acorn (see Extra Extra above). I’ll be placing my pre-order on 1 August along with an order for a supply of the Catalogues.
Catalogues will be going out as soon as they are received to –
Customers who have placed an order with me in the last 6 months (online or in person)
Anyone who has attended a class, Card & A Cuppa or other event in the last 6 month.
If none of the above criteria apply to you, and if you don’t already have a UK demonstrator I’m still happy to send you a free copy of the catalogue. Simply fill out and submit the form that you will find by clicking here.
Oakfield Crafts News for 24 July
Christmas in July Online Class
Bookings for the class close at the end of the month.
Alternatively check out this video that I made to show sneak peeks of the cards and kit.
Weekly Feature
You may have noticed this week that I have been featuring the Friend Like You stamp set and last week it was the Hoot Hoot Hooray. If you follow my facebook page then you have a chance to vote today between the following.
Voting starts at 8.00 pm (UK time) and is open for 24 hours. So, if you’d like a say in what is featured next week pop over and vote.
August and September Classes
I was expecting to be in the USA all of the summer but plans have changed. I’ll be heading back to the UK early August and plan to hold at least one all day class in August. Further details will be coming soon.
That’s all the news I have to share for 24 July. Any questions then please email me at fiona@oakfieldcrafts.com
I just had to make a couple of cards using the owl image from the Hoot Hoot Hooray stamp set. You have to admit that the eyes have it when it comes to stamping the image.
The temptation was too great and I simple had to add googly eyes to the image on the second card.
Both cards have a Terracotta Tile base card. The first card has a piece of embossed (Woodland embossing folder) Crumb Cake card stock adhered to it. And, the Instructions for the second card that I like to call “the eyes have it card” are as follows:
Terracotta Tile card base – 14.9 x 21.0 cm scored and folded in half at 10.5 cm
Crumb Cake panel – 10.0 x 14.4 cm fixed to the card front using dimensionals.
Terracotta Tile double sided paper – 9.5 x 13.9 cm glued to the Crumb Cake panel.
Crumb Cake scallop square – 8.0 x 8.0 cm. Die cut using scallop square from the Stitched Shape dies.
Terracotta Tile square – 7.5 x 7.5 cm and then die cut using Square Stitched Shape die.
Thick Whisper White square – 6.0 x 6.0 cm. Stamp image and sentiment and then die cut out using Layering Square Die. Colour image using Crumb Cake Combo Stamping’ Blends and a Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend.
Adhere Thick Whisper White square to the Terracotta Tile stitched square using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Glue the Terracotta Square to the scalloped Crumb Cake square and then glue the whole thing to the card front.
Whisper White inside panel – 10.0 x 14.4 cm
Stamp image in the corner and colour using Stampin’ Blends.
Glue the panel inside the card.
Googly eyes are not compulsory but they are a fun touch.
Hope you have enjoyed seeing these cards. The eyes have it when it comes to adding the googly bits. This card is being sent to my niece who has just completed her degree.
Need this stamp set? Purchase from my Online Store by clicking on the images below. Don’t forget there is free shipping this month on all orders of £25 or more (excluding P&P) because it’s my birthday month.
Happy stamping.
Fiona xx
Supply List for the eyes have it cards
Details of the current products used are as follows. Please note that all products are from Stampin’ Up!
Live in the UK? Then, you can purchase items via my Online store Simply click on the pictures below.
If you prefer to order direct from me (rather than Online), simply drop me an email and I’ll be in touch.
Ways to shop and save
Join my Team – If you like the sound of joining a fun group of crafters, and or fancy making some money from your hobby? Then why not think about joining the Crafting Acorns. Normally you get to choose £130 worth of product for £99. But, between 1 July and 31 August you will be able to choose an extra £25 worth of product. That means you get to choose £155 worth of product for £99 and there’s no P&P to pay either.
But there’s more –
Join between 1 July and 31 July and you will receive in August, a coupon code worth £8 to be used against an order placed before 31 October.
Join between 1 August and 31 August and you will receive your £8 coupon code in September. The code can be used against an order placed before 31 October.
Of course you will also receive all the other benefits of being a Crafting Acorn. You can find out more by clicking HERE or by emailing me at fiona@oakfieldcrafts.com.
Free P&P in July – It’s my birthday month so all orders of £25 or more (excluding P&P) will be refunded the £4.95 shipping fee.
Bonus Days are back – Shop my Online Store in July and for each £45 you spend you will receive a coupon code worth £4.50 to use in August. You can check out all the details HERE.
Save 10% on Bundles from the catalogue. There is something for everyone simply because there are an amazing number to choose from.
The Celebrate with Cake stamp set is a great stamp set for new stampers (see yesterday’s blog post) and you will find it in the Experience Creativity Brochure. It is also one of the stamp sets that I featured in my projects for a recent training day. I thought I’d share the cards with you today, so that you can see that by tweaking a few things, stepped up versions can be easily made.
The new scallop notecards are really cute and make a great alternative to the Whisper White notecards. The scallop cards (and envelopes) come in a pack of 20. There are 5 each of 4 different colours – Balmy Blue, Old Olive, Light Pink and Terracotta Tile.
For the stepped up versions I paired the notecards with the Garden Lane double sided paper. I only used small pieces of it to draw attention to the stamped images.
The instructions for the Terracotta Tile Celebrate with Cake card above are very simple
Whisper White card stock– 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Stamp three balloons. One each in Pear Pizzazz, Mint Macaron and Terracotta Tile. Remember to clean the stamp in between stamping each image.
Stamp sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black.
Double sided paper – 3.0 x 12.6 cm
Glue the paper to the inside front edge of the card- behind the scallops. This is help the card to stand up. You may need to trim the paper once it has been glued to the card.
Double sided paper – 2.0 x 10.0 cm
Cut the paper in half to make two pieces of 2.0 x 5.0 cm
Adhere the paper to the reverse side of the stamped piece of Whisper White.
Make up card using dimensionals.
Stamp the inside of the card card and envelope as desired.
Hope you have enjoyed seeing these cards. Shop my Online Store for the products you need to make the cards by clicking on the relevant picture below.
Happy stamping.
Fiona xx
Supply List for the Celebrate with Cake cards
Details of the current products used are as follows. Please note that all products are from Stampin’ Up!
Live in the UK? Then you can purchase items via my online shop. Simply click on the pictures below.
If you prefer to order direct from me (rather than Online), simply drop me an email and I’ll be in touch.
Ways to shop and save
Join my Team – If you like the sound of joining a fun group of crafters, and or fancy making some money from your hobby then why not think about joining the Crafting Acorns. Normally you get to choose £130 worth of product for £99. But, between 1 July and 31 August you will be able to choose an extra £25 worth of product. That means you get to choose £155 worth of product for £99 and there’s no P&P to pay either.
But there’s more –
Join between 1 July and 31 July and you will receive in August, a coupon code worth £8 to be used against an order placed before 31 October.
Join between 1 August and 31 August and you will receive your £8 coupon code in September. The code can be used against an order placed before 31 October.
Of course you will also receive all the other benefits of being a Crafting Acorn. You can find out more by clicking HERE or by emailing me at fiona@oakfieldcrafts.com.
Save 10% on Bundles from the catalogue. There is something for everyone simply because there are an amazing number to choose from.
