Birthday Jubilee - Card & A Cuppa

For the first Card & A Cuppa of 2020 I designed projects using the Birthday Jubilee stamp set. I chose a Highland Heather card base and made three cards using the same basic card kit. Everyone attending has the option to follow the samples or do their own thing within the parameters of the kit and supplies I take.

This is just one of the cards I designed.

Coloured flowers on card front. White flowers on the envelope

Each card kit contained

Highland Heather card base – 14.9 x 21.0 cm scored and folded in half at 10.5 cm

Whisper White panel – 10.5 x 14.9 cm and then die cut using the size down from the largest Stitched Rectangle Dies.

Whisper White insert – 10.0 x 14.4 cm. Stamp image using Memento Tuxedo Black and then colour using Stampin’ Blends.

Whisper White panel – 10.5 x 14.9 cm. Use this piece for stamping images and sentiments for the front of the card. Die cut images using coordinating dies from the Birthday Jubilee Dies and punch out the sentiment using a 2″ Circle Punch.

Whisper White envelope – decorated as desired.  In the picture above I only coloured the leaves and centre of each flower.

Check out the supplies list below for all the items used. You can shop the items by clicking on an item and visit my Online Store.

• Don’t forget to use this month’s code (see below) when you check out.
• Visit the Sale-A-Bration Sensation page for details on how to receive more free product.

Happy stamping.

Fiona xx

Birthday Jubilee Cling Stamp Set – 151571

Price: £16.00

Jubilee Beauty Dies – 151576

Price: £28.00

Birthday Jubilee Bundle – 153814

Price: £39.50

Stitched Rectangle Dies – 148551

Price: £33.00

Highland Heather A4 Cardstock – 147010

Price: £8.25

Whisper White A4 Cardstock – 106549

Price: £9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad – 132708

Price: £5.50

Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker – 144585

Price: £4.25

Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack – 147274

Price: £8.50

Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack – 147276

Price: £8.50

Purple Posy Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 149566

Price: £8.50

Paper Trimmer – 152392

Price: £23.00

2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch – 133782

Price: £17.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: £3.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 154974

Price: £3.75

 

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.

The added bonus of joining during Sale-A-Bration (3 January to 31 March) is that you can add an additional stamp set of your choice (any value, but not a host or Sale-A-Bration set) for free and you will also receive the Mini Paper Cutter and a 6″ x 6″ Paper sampler (48 sheets) with your kit.

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

Shop the UK Beta web-site instead of the main Stampin’ Up! UK site. If you would rather have a 20% discount instead of free Sale-A-Bration items then this is the place to you. Make sure that the site shows me as your demonstrator because you can still take part of my Sale-A-Bration Sensation Event if your order (after discount and before P&P) is £45 or more. Of course, if you enjoy the discount so much you can also join the Crafting Acorns.

Christmas Bough - Card & A Cuppa

The kit for the latest Card & A Cuppa included a die cut Christmas Bough from the Stitched Brightly Dies. These dies are a quick and easy way of making a Christmas card. Add a few layers to take it to the next level and voila.

Everyone attending the event receives the same kit and I take three made up cards using items from the kit. Some cards use the whole kit and others use most but not all.

This is one of the cards I made.

Details of the kit and instructions for the Christmas Bough card

• Old Olive base card – 14.9 x 21.0 cm
  • Score and fold in half at 10.5 cm
• Real Red panel – 10.0 x 14.4 cm
  • Glue directly to the card front.
• Old Olive strip – 3.0 x 14.4 cm
  • Die cut using the bough die from the Stitched Brightly Dies
• Real Red strip – 3.5 x 14.4 cm
  • Glue to the reverse side of the Old Olive strip.
• Old Olive strip – 4.0 x 14.4 cm
  • Glue to the reverse side of the Real Red strip.
• Whisper White scrap
  • Stamp 2 lots of holly from the Christmas Gleaming stamp set using Old Olive ink.
  • Colour the leaves and berries using Old Olive and Real Red Combo Stampin’ Blends.
• Shimmer White scrap
  • Die cut circle from the Stitched Shapes Framelit Dies.
  • Stamp top half of sentiment from the Christmas Gleaming stamp set. TIP – use a piece of Washi Tape (or post it note) to mask the bottom half of the stamp before inking up and remove before stamping.
• Real Red scrap
  • Punch using Pretty Label Punch.
  • Adhere Shimmery White sentiment using Dimensionals.
• Whisper White panel – 10.0 x 14.4 cm
  • Stamp bottom half of the sentiment in Old Olive along with the holly image.
  • Colour the holly image using Old Olive and Real Red Combo Stampin’ Blends.
  • Glue the panel inside the card.
• Whisper White envelope
  • Decorate as desired.

A couple of other items used to make the card are Clear Wink of Stella and Red Rhinestones.

Would you like to give this Christmas Bough card a go?  If you need the supplies to make my card, click on the pictures below to visit my Online store.

Happy stamping

Fiona xx

Here’s my supply list for my Christmas Bough card

Details of the products used are as follows.  Please note that all products are from Stampin’ Up!

Live in the UK?  If so, 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), please send me an email and I’ll get back to you ASAP.

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.

The added bonus of joining in October is that you can include the two pre-orders. The new Stampin’ Trimmer and also the Christmastime Is Here Suite.

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

 

Botanical Bliss - One Stamp, One Kit and Three Cards

One of April’s Card & A Cuppa events featured the Botanical Bliss stamp set. The events are held the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Usually I use only one stamp set, one kit (actually there are lots of kits but everyone got the same) and then make three different samples. It’s  funny to watch people checking out the projects. Some like to copy a card completely, others will make a small change and others will simply do their own thing. Whatever they decide is fine by me and I’m always on hand to offer help and advice as it’s needed.

I love this stamp set  and I’m so happy that it’s carrying over into the 2019 Annual Catalogue. It does mean that it gets to stay on my shelf for another year and will be used for future projects.

Three Botanical Bliss samples

Check out the sneak peek punch used!

Simple and elegant – check out the inside too!

A bit of stamping and fussy cutting going on here. Another peek of the punch and the inside of the card as well.

Full details including the cutting instructions for these cards can be found in my Tutorials. Please note that the measurements are all in metric, but you can easily convert them to inches.

The ink, cardstock and the double sided paper are all retiring on 3 June so don’t delay if they are something you want or need. You can shop the products by clicking on the appropriate picture below. This will take you directly to the item in my Online Store.

Happy stamping

Fiona xx

Ways to shop and save

Join my Team – Choose your own starter kit. You get to choose £130 worth of product for £99 (includes P&P). You then receive a 20% discount on future orders/purchases (for at least 3 months). This is a great way to start your own Stampin’ Up! business or simply make your crafting funds go further.  If you would like more information please contact me at fiona@oakfieldcrafts.com.

Save 10% on Bundles from the catalogues. There is something for everyone simply because there are an amazing number to choose from.

Retirement List. Details of items retiring on 3 June including those being re-configured for the new Annual Catalogue are now available. Don’t leave it to the last minute because things are only available on a while supplies last basis.

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Supply List for the Botanical Bliss cards

Details of the 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.

Got to pick a pocket card - One kit, three cards

Lots of fun was had at last week’s Card & A Cuppa making something a little different – a Pocket Card.

It all started with one kit made up of card stock, paper and ribbon.

A stamp set (plus optional one for the sentiment), a few Stampin’ Blends and lots of punches were then added to the mix.

These are the three samples that I made.

Here’s a closer look at the pocket card on the right. Just so you know, the pocket is not sealed along the sides. Instead, a piece of ribbon wrapped around and fixed under the medallion holds the pocket shut.

Full details of how to make this card can be found in the Tutorials. You can also find my supply list below so that you can shop for the items that you need.

Happy stamping

Fiona xx

Ways to shop and save in April

Join my Team – Choose your own starter kit. You get to choose £130 worth of product for £99 (includes P&P). You then receive a 20% discount on future orders/purchases (for at least 3 months). This is a great way to start your own Stampin’ Up! business or simply make your crafting funds go further.  If you would like more information please contact me at fiona@oakfieldcrafts.com.

Save 10% on Bundles from the catalogues. There is something for everyone simply because there are an amazing number to choose from.

Clearance Rack

Supply List for the Pocket Card

Details of the products used for my card 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.

Optional items and the adhesives used are as follows.

Merry Christmas To All - One Stamp Set, One Kit, Three Cards

It’s been a little while since I shared my Card & A Cuppa kit and cards. For those of you who haven’t seen previous posts, I call them my One Stamp Set, One Kit, Three Cards. Yesterday we used the Merry Christmas To All stamp set at the penultimate event of 2018 – the last one for the year is on 5 December.

Each Merry Christmas To All kit contained –

• Whisper White envelope
• Garden Green cardbase – 14.9 x 21.0 cm, scored and folded in half at 10.5 cm.
• Cherry Cobbler layer – 10.0 x 14.4 cm
• Whisper White layer  – 9.5 x 13.9 cm
• Designer Series Paper – 5.0 x 11.0 cm
• Cherry Cobbler Merry – die cut using the
• Whisper White for stamping – 3.0 x 8.0 cm
• Whisper White panel for inside – 10.0 x 14.4 cm

Here are the three samples that I took to the event.

The first and second cards are basically the same – one being portrait and the other landscape. The other difference is that on the card above the Merry has been adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and the Christmas is glued on. On the card below I have done the reverse. The Merry is glued on and the Christmas is adhered using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The third card (below) uses a different Christmas sentiment stamp (from the same set). This time though, I stamped it in Garden Green ink and then roughly fussy cut around it.

All the cards have some Red Rhinestones added to them for  added interest.

The last Card & A Cuppa for 2018 will be on 5 December. If you live local to me I would love to see you there.  If you can’t make that one then I’ll be back at the Holme Grange Chocolate Cafe on 16 January with the first Card & A Cuppa for 2019.

Happy Stamping.

Fiona xx

Ways to shop and save in November

Save 10% on Bundles from the catalogues. There is something for everyone simply because there are an amazing number to choose from.

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Join my Team – Choose your own starter kit. You choose £130 worth of product for £99 (includes P&P) and then receive a 20% on future orders/purchases. This is a great way to start your own Stampin’ Up! business or simply make your crafting funds go further. You get to save 20% on future sales/ purchases for at least the next 3 months.

Online Extravaganza – everyone loves to save money so visit my OnLine Store starting 23 November to see the savings you can make. Don’t forget to add the host code 4WYCHF2F – if your OnLine order is £20 or more.

If you’d like to make the Merry Christmas To All cards you can shop for the supplies here

Details of the products used for my project 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, that’s ok.  Simply drop me an email or call 07707 695801.

Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Bundle [149952] £45.75	Dashing Along Designer Series Paper [149903] £10.25	Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock [121681] £8.00	Garden Green A4 Card Stock [108605] £8.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] £9.00
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad [147083] £7.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [147089] £7.00	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] £6.50	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] £3.75	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] £3.75

 

Wishing You Well - One Stamp Set, One Kit, Three Cards

Yesterday I spent some of the day designing the cards for the next Card & A Cuppa. As I was doing so, I realised that I hadn’t share the last set. We used the Wishing You Well stamp set and had lots of fun with it.

 

The Wishing You Well kit contained –

• Whisper White envelope
• Garden Green cardbase – 14.9 x 21.0 cm, scored and folded in half at 10.5 cm.
• Real Red layer – 10.0 x 14.4 cm
• Designer Series Paper – 9.5 x 13.9 cm
• Whisper White layer for stamping – 7.0 x 9.0 cm
• Whisper White inside – 10.0 x 14.4 cm

Here are the three samples that I took to the event.

Don’t you just love the Real Red bow. It’s one of the new Distinktive stamps which create opacities in a single stamped image. This gives the image realistic depth and intensity. The wreath is a Distinktive stamp too – just a little more subtle because the leaves are much smaller.

The wreath was stamped in onto the small Whisper White panel and then then die cut out. Yes, I did take my Big Shot with me.

The bow had to be fussy cut though.

The second card was simply turned 90° and the bow was added to the top rather than the bottom. A very quick and simple way of achieving a different look.

My third card features two completely different stamps from the set. The bouquet was stamped in Garden Green and the flowers were then stamped in Real Red. The Real Red bow still had to be fussy cut though, there was no gettting out of that!

If you are in the area this coming Wednesday (17 October) why not pop in and see what I have in store for the Card & Cuppa Event.

Happy Stamping.

Fiona xx

Ways to shop and save in October

Add the Acorn Club Code  F9D4WX9A when checking out of my Online store. As a result, you will receive a free gift from me in November along with my Thank You card. But, you should not use the code if your order is £150 or more. This is because you then get to choose your own rewards.

Save 10% on Bundles from the catalogues. There is something for everyone simply because there are an amazing number to choose from.

Clearance Rack

Supply list for the Wishing You Well cards

Details of the products used for my project are as follows.  All products are from Stampin’ Up! and if you live in the UK they can be purchased via my online shop. Simply click on the pictures below. Don’t forget to add the Acorn Club Code in the hostess box.

If you prefer to order direct from me, please drop me an email or call 07707 695801.

 

 

Timeless Tidings - One Stamp set, One Kit, Three Cards

At yesterday’s Card & A Cuppa we used the Timeless Tidings stamp set. Everyone received the same kit and I designed three cards that people could copy or use as inspiration to design their own version.

Each kit contained one each of the following –

• Garden Green base card – 14.9 x 21.0 cm scored and folded in half at 10.5 cm
• Cherry Cobbler panel – 10.0 x 14.4 cm
• Whisper White panel – 9.5 x 13.9 cm
• Designer Series Paper – 10.0 x 10.0 cm
• Garden Green square – 6.8 x 6.8 cm
• Whisper White inside panel – 10.0 x 14.4 cm
• Whisper White envelope

These are the three cards that I designed.

 

 

 

The focal piece of each card is a folded piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP). This fun fold is known as an Origami Shadowbox Fold.

The instructions so that you can give it try are –

• Start with a 10.0 x 10.0 cm piece of DSP. It is important that you have a true square.
• Have the side that you want on the inside (the folded-back point that shows) facing you and then –
  •  Fold the paper in half,  and then fold in half the other way. Be sure to burnish the folds with a Bone Folder.
  • Open up the DSP and fold each corner into the centre (where the two folds cross). Burnish each fold with a Bone Folder.
  • Once all the corners have been folded in, fold back each point to the edge of the outer fold. Again, make sure you burnish all the folds.
• Glue the 6.8 x 6.8 cm piece of Garden Green cardstock inside the folds to give some stability to the DSP and create a solid background.
• Glue the shadowbox to your card front before adding the centre piece. This is because it makes it easier to apply the pressure to ensure it is glued in place. Tip – do any stamping before fixing the shadowbox to the Whisper White panel just incase things don’t go as planned. I used the Timeless Tidings stamp set because the size of some of the  images and sentiments are great for punching out.

The next Card & A Cuppa is on 3 October. Feel free to join us if you live locally.

Happy stamping.

Fiona xx

Ways to shop and save this month

Dashing Along host promotion – free exclusive pack of designer series paper if your order (or combine orders with friends – ask me for your own acorn rewards code) comes to £200 or more. This is the paper used in today’s projects so ask me how to receive your free pack.

Add the Acorn Club Code  2RG6ASTU when checking out of my Online store. As a result, you will receive a free gift from me in September along with my Thank You card. But, you should not use the code if your order is £150 or more. This is because you then get to choose your own rewards.

Save 10% on Bundles from the catalogues. There is something for everyone simply because there are an amazing number to choose from.

Clearance Rack

Bonus Days Coupons – don’t forget to redeem yours this month.

Supply list for the Timeless Tidings kit and cards

Details of the products used for my projects are as follows.  All products are from Stampin’ Up!

Live in the UK? Then, they can be purchased via my online shop. Simply click on the pictures below. Don’t forget to add the Acorn Club Code in the hostess box.

If you prefer to order directly from me, please drop me an email or call 07707 695801.

Card & A Cuppa - One Stamp Set One Kit and Three Cards

It’s been a little while since I shared some of the projects from my Card & A Cuppa events. Last Wednesday was the first one since the summer break.

Here’s a picture of the kit that everyone received.

Each kit contained the following:

• Merry Merlot base card – 21.0 x 14.9 cm which was scored and folded in half at 10.5 cm
• Old Olive panel – 10.0 x 14.4 cm
• Designer Series Paper panel – 9.5 x 13.9 cm
• Merry Merlot strip – 2.0 x 14.4 cm
• Early Espresso die cut deer – pre cut using Detailed Deer Thinlits die
• Whisper White panel – 10.0 x 14.4 cm for the inside of the card
• Designer Series Paper strip – 1.5 x 14.4 cm

There were also scrap pieces of Whisper White for stamping, punching or fussy cutting.

These are pictures of the three cards that I took with me as samples.

 

 

 

Needless to say some finished cards looked slightly different because people took their favourite elements from my cards and combined them to make their own. Others used my cards and simply followed what I had done – which is very flattering. At the end of the day it does not matter as to who did what. The aim is to have a great time crafting together and enjoying each other’s company.

The next Card & A Cuppa is on 19 September over at the Grange Chocolate Cafe in the Holme Grange Craft Village. You can find out more here.

Happy stamping.

Fiona xx

Ways to shop and save this month

Dashing Along host promotion – free exclusive pack of designer series paper if your order (or combine orders with friends – ask me for your own acorn rewards code) comes to £200 or more. Ask me how to receive your free pack.

Add the Acorn Club Code  2RG6ASTU when checking out of my Online store. As a result, you will receive a free gift from me in September along with my Thank You card. But, you should not use the code if your order is £150 or more. This is because you then get to choose your own rewards.

Save 10% on Bundles from the catalogues. There is something for everyone simply because there are an amazing number to choose from.

Clearance Rack

Bonus Days Coupons – don’t forget to redeem yours this month.

Supply list for Card & A Cuppa Kits

Details of the products used for the kits and cards are as follows.  All products are from Stampin’ Up! and if you live in the UK they can be purchased via my online shop. Simply click on the pictures below. Don’t forget to add the Acorn Club Code in the hostess box.

If you prefer to order via me, please drop me an email or call 07707 695801.