Michelle's Crafty Paper

Last Chance List...

A very quick post before I go to bed...

Here it is the Last Chance List

I will be back with more info in a few hours, need some shut eye!

Class and blog candy updates

I hope that you have all had a great weekend, at least we had a slightly better day weather wise on Sunday here in Norfolk!

I had a class yesterday using a really fun stamp set called 'A Good Friend'. The project was a cute birdhouse box which held four super bright fun cards!

I had such a great time that I have decided to offer classes on a more frequent basis. Please take a look here to see dates already offered...I will let you know when I have updated my calendar with weekday classes as well.

Also take a look through my class portfolio. If you have four or more friends that would like to get together I can run the class of your choice on a date of your choice...either at my place or yours. Contact me to book a date.

Blog candy winner

I had completely forgotten about choosing the winner for my blog candy. Because I took so long I will also send a mixed pack of 6"x6" designer papers to each of the entrants that didn't win...just send me your address details via email if I don't already have them.

 

So a big well done to Michelle Collins! I will give you your goodies when I see you on Thursday.

Thank you all for taking the time to enter, I am currently sorting through my craft room so get ready for more blog candy very soon!

Take care and be back very soon...

A Fantastic Day!

Myself, Sharon and Lisa held our Stampin' Up! Experience Day event yesterday in Hethersett and had a wonderful day! A very big thank you to all of the ladies that attended and made the day so much fun, and to Paul and Abby for helping out during the day, and Shaun for helping with the tables

I can't wait for the next one as I had a blast working with such talented demos. Thank you so much Sharon and Lisa for asking me to join you in this event.

Here are the projects that we made throughout the day, and as promised PDF's of the instruction sheets.

This was our morning project, a lovely tote bag made from Sweet Pea designer paper and a set of 4"x4" cards using My Sweet Pea stamp set.

 

Mini card instructions

This was made using the Vintage Vogue stamp set and the Very Vintage wheel, oh and a bit of distressing and scrunching!

Vintage Kindness instructions

A very cute post it note holder made using Fox and Friends stamp set, designed by Lisa.
Foxy Friends instructions

A sweet bird made with the amazing two step bird punch designed by Sharon.

Bird Punch Card instructions

We can confirm that we will be holding more experience days at Hethersett on the following dates and are taking reservations:- 

Saturday 3rd July 10am - 4pm

Sunday 31st October 10am - 4pm

Contact me if you would like futher information or to reserve your place, as places are already limited for both dates.

The new black?

I have been saying for a while now that I need to revamp my wardrobe. For those that know me, my reach for colour in clothes is black, and I really must bring some other colours into my life! But then I just play it safe again and buy something else that is black...well not anymore. I am going to be inspired by Stampin' Up! to renovate colours!

Imagine my surprise when I got in from my demo at Martham Craft Club today (thanks ladies I had a fab time!) to find the announcement from Stampin' Up! that beginning 1st October we will have new 'Colour Collections' with 15 new colours.

 

We will also be getting 5 NEW 'In Colors' which haven't been announced yet. I can't wait to find out!

Of course room needs to be made to allow for the new colours, so we will have to say goodbye to some of the current colours. The chart is below...but don't worry we have six months to stock up on our faves.

So what do you think, a new top in Melon Mambo or Baja Breeze?

Bye for now...

Yumminess...

Is that even a word? It describes the new mini catalogue so perfectly that it stays! I am so excited about the new catalogue that my blog banner is even wearing some new 'mini' bling.

I really can't pick a favourite from the catalogue, but the bird punch is certainly one of my main 'reach fors' at the moment. It is so quick and easy to use, and the new punch style makes it so convenient. You can punch upside down with it resting on a table and whats more it locks flat making storage a breeze.

Colours used on the gift box are kraft, summer sun, chocolate chip, tempting turquoise and old olive.

To take a look at the new punches and all the other scrummy new stash just click on the catalogue image above.

This is one of the make and takes from my Open House. A quick and simple card that takes only a couple of minutes to make.

I would like to say a big thank you to all of the ladies that came along on Saturday. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I hope you did too.

I have a couple of openings in April and May for parties so if you want to have a play with some of the new goodies contact me to book your date.

Reminder...

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is my Stampin' Up! Open House with lots of goodies from the new mini catalogue on display.

Here is a sneak peek at one of the FREE make and takes...so if you have a free hour or so tomorrow stop on by anytime between 11 and 4 and enjoy some crafting.

Just email or call me (01603 867028) and I will let you know where to go!