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I am an Independent Demonstrator for Stampin’ Up! and I love all things crafty! I also enjoy sharing my hobby with like minded people, through classes and workshops. If you would like to find out more about joining one of my classes, or even hosting your own party, contact me at ali.cornish303@hotmail.co.uk

Wednesday 30 April 2014

Week 4 of April's Amazing Weekly Deals...


Here is the last set of products in the weekly offers available throughout April - don't forget, these are available for one week only.  

If you'd like to find out more about these and all the other products available through Stampin' Up!, please email me ali.cornish303@hotmail.co.uk, or you can order direct from my Stampin' Up! shop here.

ali


Saturday 26 April 2014

Why Acorn...

Many years ago (!) I used to have a little market stall, selling jewellery in my local pannier market, and also throughout the summer at the open air markets and some summer events.  When I was trying to think of a name, my mum rang me early one morning and said - "I woke up at 5am this morning with your name in my head"??!!!  My maiden name (for those of you who haven't known me that long) was Cornish. A Cornish then became Acorn - and hopefully from small acorns, big things might grow!! I'm not hoping to grow an oak tree but I am hoping to grow a small business doing what I enjoy!  Acorn Jewellery  has now become Acorn Papercrafts and here we are!  That's just a little bit of an introduction to my new blog, which I'd love you all to take a look at, maybe even follow, and hopefully be inspired by!
I would really love feedback as it is so new for me. I'm quite happy to take constructive criticism too! Whilst your looking, take a look at the Weekly Offers, and if there is anything there that takes your fancy, let me know!!

ali

Thursday 24 April 2014

Beautiful Hardwood Bird House...

This great is really fun to make and looks so effective - unfortunately I can't take any credit for it! You can see the original over at Julies Japes blog. As time goes on, those of you that follow my blog will notice that I link back to Julie quite often - she is my Stampin' Up! upline, and a never ending source of ideas and inspiration.  I first spoke to Julie four years ago about joining Stampin' Up! after finding her blog and loving everything she did.  It wasn't the right time for me to join then, but when I started to think about it again this year, there was only one person who I would have considered joining with, so sorry Julie, but you're stuck with me!!  Anyway, back to the card....



This card uses the really cute Bird Builder punch, and my favourite stamp of the moment, the Hardwood stamp.  All these products are available from my online shop!


Keep following my posts to see how you could join me next month and make this card for yourself!!!  Details will follow soon....

ali


Wednesday 23 April 2014

Week 3 of April's Amazing Weekly Deals...

Here is the third set of products in the weekly offers available throughout April - don't forget, these are available until Tuesday 29th April.  

If you'd like to find out more about these and all the other products available through Stampin' Up!, please email me ali.cornish303@hotmail.co.uk, or you can order direct from my Stampin' Up! shop here.

ali


Weekly Deals - 23rd to 29th April 2014
Table built by craftingbecky.com
£14.25 £10.69
£28.95 £21.71
£8.25 £6.19

Language of Love...

This card uses the must have Hardwood stamp, plus the adorable 'Language of Love' set that is in the Spring/Summer catalogue.  


I have also used the Banner Framelit dies and the Small Heart punch, and hand cut the others!


This card would be great for weddings, anniversaries, engagements etc.  It would make a great wedding invite with initials added to the bunting!  I'll have a go at some more of these for future posts!

If you like anything you see, you can shop in my on-line store here, or if you're in North Devon, contact me at ali.cornish303@hotmail.co.uk and you could join my monthly card class - or even host a party of your own!!

ali


Monday 21 April 2014

More Beautiful Butteflies...

Here is the last card of the four set card class.  As with the previous Flower Shop card, I have used the stamp set to create my own background.  You can make these backgrounds as busy or as simple as you like.

I really love these butterflies and think you may be seeing a lot of them in future posts!!


The sentiment stamps that were used for this card class is the Four You set, which is great for all occasions, including 'Thinking of You', 'Birthday Wishes', 'hello' and 'Thank You'.

ali



Friday 18 April 2014

Last night's card class....

Here are a couple of pictures of my ladies from last night's card class, busy working away!!  


We took on quite a lot, doing a 'card in a box' and a matching gift tag, but everyone went home with a masterpiece!!!


Here is the project we all made...


Keep following for details of the next card classes coming soon...

ali