Pootlers Retreat – my swap card

I made this card during a You Tube live. Clean and simple is not something i find easy. I decided I would made a version of this as my swap card for this retreat. I made 40 cards but hadn’t thought about the fact that each tree needs to be cut 3 times and glued together. 120 trees had to be cut from one die! I managed to persuade hubby to lend a hand – without him I probably would not have completed them.

Here is the video:

 

 

InspireInk Blog Hop September 2023 – Color Challenge! Pumpkin Pie, Gorgeous Grape and Basic Black

Happy Saturday! welcome to another Inspire Ink Blog Hop. This month’s theme is a colour challenge. The colours are Pumpkin Pie, Gorgeous Grape and Basic Black.

This colour palette says Halloween to me but I don’t really do Halloween now. So I put my thinking cap on!

 

This is my favourite type of card to make – ink blending and black sillhouette stamping or die cuts. I love trees so making this card made me happy. I used the Forever Forest bundle.

When I was finished I was about to photograph it but i could hear my Dad’s voice saying ‘ there’s bears in them thar hills’ so of course I pulled out my Beary Cute punch and sneeked in a Black Bear for a fun twist. A little touch of wink of stella gave him a nose and an eye sparkling in the moonlight. I didn’t film this but I have many videos on my You Tube channel showing this style of card.

 

I am looking forward to seeing what everyone else has done with this colour challenge. Click below to hop with us – please sprinkle some love and positive comments on our posts. Thank you for your continued support!


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Stampin’ Dreams Blog Hop – September 2023 – Theme is Autumn

Welcome to my blog today! I am taking part in the Stampin’ Dreams Hop and the theme is Autumn. autumn is my favourite season. I love the colours of Autumn and the varied weather.

I kind of threw everything at this card but I love it

I had such fun making this card and you can watch me make it on my You Tube Channel. I will link it here later as for now I want to concentrate on seeing what everyone else has made with the Autumn theme!

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September 2023 Technique Class in the Post – Shaker Cards

 

Register by Saturday 16th September.

Hi Everyone

This months technique class in the post is all about Shaker Cards. There will be 2 zoom classes so you can choose which one is best for you.

Sunday 24th September @ 7.30pm BST and Tuesday 26th September @ 1.00pm BST

Shaker Cards Technique Card Class pack contains:

Enough materials to make 4 cards

4  envelopes

A small gift from me

PDF with photos and instructions

2 hour zoom class.

Option 1 – Class Pack including PDF and link for Zoom Class

£20.00 plus £3.50 p + p

Option 2  – PDF and Zoom Class

The pdf with photos and instructions including link for zoom class

£15.00 – email not sent until the physical packs go out.

Option 3 – PDF only

The pdf with photos and instructions

£10.00 – email not sent until the physical packs go out.

 

Postage and packing price is for UK only – if you are in Austria, Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland or the Netherlands contact me to discuss shipping.

All payments must be made by PayPal or bank transfer by 10pm Saturday 16th September 2023. 

My PayPal email is janice.mcglen@gmail.com or paypal.me/JaniceThomson – If you want a PayPal invoice just let me know and I will send one. I can accept bank transfer – please email or message for details.

September 2023 Bumper Class in the Post with Magical Meadow Bundle.

 

I am so excited to share this class with you all. It really should be 2 classes but as an appreciation for everyone’s support I have decided to sell it as one class.

Register by Monday 11th September  2023

 

Magical Meadow Bundle Bumper Card Class pack contains:

Enough materials to make 9 cards!

Quarter pack of Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper

Half pack of Faceted Gems.

2 yds sheer ribbon

9 envelopes

PDF with photos, instructions and video links

Small Gift from me.

Option A – I want it all!

Magical Meadow Bundle (stamp set plus dies)

Magical Meadow class Pack

£68.00.00 plus £3.50 p&p

Option B – with stamp set

Magical Meadow stamp set

Magical Meadow Class Pack

£47.00 plus £3.50 p&p

Option C – Magical Meadow class pack only

£25.00 plus £3.50 p&p

Option D – PDF only

£15.00 – email not sent until the physical packs go out.

You may add other items to the order and save on the cost of postage!

Optional suggested add ons: Something Fancy Dies and Snowflake Sky Embossing 3D Folder

Postage and packing price is for UK only – if you are in Austria, Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland or the Netherlands contact me to discuss shipping.

All payments must be made by PayPal or bank transfer by 10pm Monday 11th September 2023. I will order everything on Tuesday 12th September 2023 and aim to have it all dispatched to you soon after it arrives with me.

My PayPal email is janice.mcglen@gmail.com or paypal.me/JaniceThomson – If you want a PayPal invoice just let me know and I will send one. I can accept bank transfer – please email or message for details.

Z fold Card with Stampin’ Up! Fragrant Forest Stamp Set

This is an idea of how to use the beautiful Fragrant Forest Stamp from the new September to December Mini Catalogue that went live today! You can watch how I made it in the video below.

 

Measurements:

US measurements 

Night of Navy Card Base 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″

Basic white  2 pieces 5 3/8″ x 2″ and 1 piece 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″

Trim the stamped image to 5 1/4″ in height. Cut a strip 1 7/8″ wide from the left side for the front of the card, the remaining wider strip is for the inside of the card.

Metric measurements:

Night of Navy Card base 21 cm x 14.9 cm  scored at 5.25 cm and 10.5 cm

Basic White – 2 pieces 14.4 cm x 4.8 cm and one piece 14.4 cm x 10.1 cm

Trim the stamped image to 14cm in height. Cut a strip 4.4 cm wide from the left side for the front of the card, the remaining wider strip is for the inside of the card.

For method watch the video.