Watercolor Wishes Card Kit:

Just when I thought I’d found my favourite Stampin’ Up! card kit, another gorgeous one comes along!!!

I’ve had such fun with this kit. It makes 20 beautiful cards, covering a range of occasions and the best bit is, each card is different. No two cards are the same. Absolutely everything you will require to make your gorgeous card collection is supplied in a beautiful gift box. You could happily present this set as a gift to friends and family, even if they aren’t crafters, as the stamp set, block, ink spots and embellishments are all supplied. AND!!! the stamps are included in the price! It’s an absolute bargain. Or, make up the cards and present them as a gift set. I have to say the stamp sentiments are really lovely and in such beautiful fonts. There is everything to LOVE about this kit. Now ….. the only warning I would give is …… if you are planning to gift this kit, you will definitely need to buy one for yourself, otherwise you won’t be able to part with it. Yes, it’s that gorgeous!!! Stampin’ Up! have done us proud with this years’ kits, without a doubt.

Below are some quick pics of the kit as I’ve made it up for my Craic & Crafting Classmates this week. I should point out that I’ve added a couple of bits and pieces to some of the cards simply to illustrate that you could use some of your existing Stampin’ Up! craft stash to compliment the kit …. however …. this is not strictly necessary, as the kit in itself is gorgeously complete. I’ve added a link directly to Craft Shopping Heaven for you to make it easier for you to get your hands on this ‘must have’ kit.

Oh and here are some quick pics of some of the Thank You gifts I’m making for this project class. 🙂 They are tiny little fridge magnets. Aren’t they cute!!! And each one will have the recipients initial tied with Natural Thread.

Hopeful Thoughts 129582

Enjoy x

 

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Vintage Leaves: Autumn home décor wreath

Vintage Leaves

Hi Folks,

A quick post to show you what I’ve been playing with. 🙂

I’ve finally had a chance to play with this gorgeous bundle. (don’t forget there is a 15% discount when you get a bundle opportunity)

And how delighted I am with the result!!!

My version uses inks instead of Versamark and I added an additional colour cardstock just to brighten it up a little.

What do you think of it?

Order this gorgeous bundle and receive this beautiful, coordinated Thank You card from me. Supplies listed below along with easy access link to online shop.

Vintage Leaves

 

Get Your Supplies Here 🙂

Materials as per Stampin’ Up! version:

• Vintage Leaves Stamp Set and Leaflets Framelits Dies Bundle – 140235 (can be purchased as individual items if you require)
• A4 cardstock – Cherry Cobbler – 121681 –
• A4 cardstock – Cajun Craze – 121683
• A4 cardstock – Early Espresso – 121686
• Burlap Ribbon – 132140
• Versamark Pad – 102283

 

Materials as per my version:

• Vintage Leaves Stamp Set and Leaflets Framelits Dies Bundle – 140235
• A4 cardstock – Cherry Cobbler – 121681 –
• A4 cardstock – Cajun Craze – 121683
• A4 cardstock – Early Espresso – 121686
• A4 cardstock – Hello Honey – 133643
• Classic Stampin Pads – Cherry Cobbler – 126966
• Classic Stampin Pads – Cajun Craze – 126965
• Classic Stampin Pads – Early Espresso – 126974
• Classic Stampin Pads – Hello Honey – 133643
• Burlap Ribbon – 132140
• Big Shot Die Cutting Machine – 113439

You will also require a Polystyrene ring base, a glue gun and glue sticks (from your local craft store)

Don’t forget!!

You would receive fantastic discounts on your purchases

just by joining my Team.

Contact me for more information on how I can help you to choose your gorgeous craft kit

or Click Here!!! to check out the Join Up section of my online shop!!!

Sea Street – Prize Draw:

You’ve gotta get this Sea Street Stamp Set! It’s so cute!!!

 

And the winner is: (drumroll please) – Gillian Whitcombe. I will get this lovely little prize off to you tomorrow Gillian, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment on my post.

Watch out for next prize draw announcement!! 🙂

Weekly Deals !!! – Don’t Miss Out!!!

Even more fab offers to be had in this weeks specials.  Click here to view shop 🙂

 

Sea Street: with Baby Wipe technique

Hi Folks,

Hooray the sun in shining!! At least for now. Give it another 15 minutes and it could be pouring with rain again. Anyhow, that’s neither here nor there. When I’m in my craft room I’m in my own personal little heaven 🙂 .

You’ve gotta get this Sea Street Stamp Set! It’s so cute!

 

Today I have a cute little card technique for you. It’s the amazing Baby Wipe technique and I just love it!!! I hope you like it too. Check out my video and don’t forget to leave me a comment/like. I love to hear from you all. As a ‘thank you’, I will enter all blog comments on this post, to a free draw to win the demonstrated card (closes noon 7th July, 15), so do watch out for an update if you are chosen. Open to U.K only I’m afraid as I think there are legal restriction re ballots otherwise. Sorry. 😦

 

 

Don’t forget to check out my Online Shop for 24/7 shopping. All supplies for this project are listed below however this is only a suggestion. There are many gorgeous colour families to choose from in the shop. If you would like me to email you a copy of the supply list, just drop me a line. 🙂 If you’ve any queries, I am more than happy to help if I can.

 

Click here for crafts shopping 24/7 🙂

 

 

Cardstock:

133682 – Blackberry Bliss – 10.5 x 29.6cm

106549 – Whisper White – 9.5 x 13.8cm

106549 – Whisper White – 9 x 13.3cm

Cardstock for punched sentiments also required

 

Ink Pads:

131181 – Soft Sky

126982 – Pool Party

133664 – Lost Lagoon

126976 – Sahara Sand

126975 – Crumb Cake

126978 – Soft Suede

133642 – Blackberry Bliss

138327 – Delightful Dijon

102283 – Versamark

 

Reinkers:

133648 – BlackBerry Bliss

133649 – Hello Honey

133650 – Lost Lagoon

(Baby Wipe required)

 

Markers:

105021 – White Gel Pen

Non S.U – Versamark Pen

133654 – Blackberry Bliss

138333 – Delightful Dijon

133654 – Lost Lagoon

131261 – Soft Suede

138333 – Cucumber Crush

138333 – Watermelon Wonder

 

Stamp Sets:

133988 – Sea Street

126447 – Summer Silhouettes

130042 – Teeny Tiny Sentiments

133230 – Perfect Pennants

 

Punches:

119857 – Word Window

Modern Label – retired. (could replace with 138396 – Washi Label)

 

Other:

103083 – Stampin’ Buddy

101610 – Stampin’ Sponge

103579 – Paper Snips

109032 – White Embossing Powder

101930 – Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder

Smoky Slate Embossing Powder – retired (could replace with 109131 – Silver)

122941 – Mini Brads

126189 – Piercing Tool

126199 – Piercing Mat

102300 – Bone Folder

110755 – Tombow

129026 – Fast Fuse or 138995 – Tear Tape

104430 – Dimensionals

129722 – Stampin’ Trimmer

129851 – Clear Blocks

126200 – Stampin’ Scrub

102394 – Stampin’ Mist

129055 – Heat Tool

 

Candle ‘stamping’ Summer Silhouettes – 2

Summer Silhouettes

 

Hi Folks,

Back again with another candle ‘stamping’ demonstration. I have been asked to show how I decorated this particular candle. Materials used have been listed below with a handy link to purchase the goodies.

 

 

As always, if you have any queries or tips, please do drop me a comment. And of course, I would be delighted if you would subscribe to my blog so that you don’t miss any of the tutorials.

Enjoy the video.

 

Click here to purchase your goodies!!!

Ink Pads:

126948 – Melon Mambo

131180 – Pear Pizzazz

133642 – Blackberry Bliss

126959 – Wild Wasabi

106960 – Stazon White

 

Markers:

133654 – Blackberry Bliss

131263 – Pear Pizzazz

131263 – Wild Wasabi

105021 – White Gel Pen

 

Stamp Sets:

126447 – Summer Silhouettes

 

 

Accessories:

101610 – Sponges

Tissue Paper

Wax Paper

129055 – Heat Gun

Candle ‘stamping’ Decorating Technique – Summer Silhouettes

Hi Folks,

Another beautiful day!!!

Doesn’t everything just look and feel so different when the sun is out. And it’s the weekend, so everything is wonderful 🙂

Anyhow, down to the business at hand.

I’ve had so many requests to show how I ‘stamp’ my candles so I’ve pulled together a quick video tutorial. I do hope you enjoy it. If you’ve any questions, just drop me a comment or email me to cardcraftsbylilli@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

 

 

If any of you wish a tutorial on the sponged candle, let me know and I will get to it at the next opportunity.

Summer Silhouettes – Sponged decoration

Details of materials are listed below with a quick link to purchase all your crafting goodies. 🙂

Hostess Code for June 2015 is UMJ3AW6W. (only to be used if your purchase is under £150 – purchases of £150+ will qualify for Hostess Goodies)

 

Click Here To Buy Your Goodies

 

Until next time

Lilian xx

Materials:

 

Ink Pads:

126951 – Pacific Point

126970 – Night of Navy

131180 – Pear Pizzazz

Stamp Sets:

126447 – Summer Silhouettes

 

Ribbon:

134562 – Cotton Ribbon – Pear Pizzazz

 

Summer Silhouettes

Summer Silhouettes: – on watercolour card

Don’t you just love the colours in this!!!

 

 

Hi Folks.

Well, it has finally stopped blowing a gale and we have been having a couple of days glorious sunshine. During those wet, blustery days, I had my New Stampin’ Up! Catalogue to cheer me. I can’t put it down!!! If you would like your very own copy (U.K only I’m afraid – so sorry) just email me to cardcraftsbylilli@gmail.com and I will get one in the post to you. I would ask however that you only request a copy if you plan to purchase from me as obviously there is a cost to myself to purchase these catalogues in the first place. 🙂 Thank you. x

In celebration of all above I’m sharing a bright, colourful little card that was inspired by the very talented Michelle Zindorf. I just love the depth of colour in this. I hope you like my interpretation of it. Do check out my video tutorial and feel free to leave me some feedback. I would love to hear from you.

Details of project and materials are below along with a handy link to my online shop to help you easily purchase your goodies to make this. If you’ve any queries, just drop me a comment and I will get back to you as soon as I can. 🙂

 

Click Here For Supplies !!! 🙂

 

Until next time

Lilian xx

 

 

 

Cardstock:

106549 – Whisper White – 10.5 x 29.6cm

NB: would actually be better put on heavier Whisper White 140490

121688 – Basic Black – 9 x 12.8cm

106549 – Whisper White – 8 x 11.8cm

122959 – Watercolour paper – 7.5 x 11.4cm

 

Ink Pads:

131172 – Blushing Bride

126948 – Melon Mambo

131180 – Pear Pizzazz

133642 – Blackberry Bliss

126959 – Wild Wasabi

106960 – Stazon White

 

Punches:

119857 – Word Window punch

(retired) Modern Label punch – you could possibly use the Washi Label Punch in place of this 138296

Markers:

133654 – Blackberry Bliss

131263 – Pear Pizzazz

131263 – Wild Wasabi

105021 – White Gel Pen

 

Stamp Sets:

126447 – Summer Silhouettes

130042 – Teeny Tiny Sentiments

 

Accessories:

133773 – Sponge Daubers

101610 – Sponges

110755 – Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Summer Silhouettes: That Chocolate Box look.

Hi Folks.

Another quick card (well, for me, it’s quicker than the cards that I would normally do) 😉

I’ve only just purchased this stamp set and this is my first play with it. And of course, I’ve fallen in love with it and this colour combination is probably my favourite. It’s soooooo easy to create a beautiful stamped image so you’ve got to get this if you don’t have it already. What do you think of it?

 

Serene Silhouettes, for that chocolate box look.

 

 

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Supplies:

• Chocolate Chip cardstock – 10.5cm x 29.6cm – score and fold at 14.8cm. – 108599
• Crumb Cake cardstock – 9.5 x 13.8cm – 121685
• Whisper White cardstock – 9cm x 13.2cam – 106549
• You will need some card for the Scallop Oval Punch – 119856 and the Large Oval Punch – 119855
• Serene Silhouettes stamp set – 127324
• Gorgeous Grunge stamp set – 130517
• Chocolate Chip ink pad – 126979
• Pool Party ink pad – 126982
• Crumb Cake ink pad – 126975

Until next time

Lilian xx

 

Quick and Easy Cards: May 2015 Thank You Cards

Hi Folks,

Just a wee quickie. Here is a pic of my May, Customer Thank You cards. Design credit for this card must go to Papercraft Ideas. I noticed this card on Facebook and just loved everything about it. So other than changing the Sentiment, it’s basically 100% cased. You can’t improve on perfection 🙂

I think my customers will like it. ❤

A Great Big Thanks!!!

 

Project Details:

• Whisper White – A4 x40 sheets – 106549 – 14.8cm x 10.5cm score and fold 10.5 cm
• Foil Sheet – silver – 132178 – Glimmer Paper would also be gorgeous – 135314
• Washi Tape – the tape I used is not longer in the catalogue however there are some in the current catalogue and the new catalogue that would be perfect.
• Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set – 130517
• Oh My Goodies Stamp Set – 134090
• Clear Block Starter Bundle – 129851
• Tempting Turquoise Ink Pad – 126952
• Pacific Point Ink Pad – 126951
• Basic Gray Ink Pad – 126981
• Itty Bitty Accents Pack (mini punches) – 133787 – although the circle punch I used is no longer available, these little accent punches are perfect for the job

Don’t forget to check out my shop for more gorgeous crafting goodies. Our current Catalogue retires on 2nd of June so if you’ve still got items on your ‘wishlist’ this is the time to check if they’re still available. You could get them at a bargain price too!!!

 

CLICK HERE FOR CRAFT SHOPPING HEAVEN 24/7

Oh, and a quick question. Could I ask those who ‘follow’ my blog to advise me if they are able to view my blog videos on their phone. I have a sneaking suspicion that I have an issue with that for some reason as I’m unable to view/open my last 2 blog videos on my phone. I would really appreciate it if you could let me know one way or other. 🙂

Until next time

Lilian xx