Christmas Craftacular - Speed Crafting!!

Here is another of the events that I have been involved in over the last couple of weeks.  It was a fundraising evening, raising awareness and well needed funds for North Devon Against Domestic Abuse.  It was quite a manic evening, with 80 ladies taking part.  There were four crafts on offer - ceramics, dry point etching, needle felting and papercrafting with me!  Each lady did two crafts which meant there were 20 people for an hour, half an hour break and then another 20 ladies for another hour. Luckily my sister came and helped me - she also helped me prep all the card and ribbon which was quite a task in itself!!

It was a really great evening, and everyone looked as if they were enjoying themselves - the most important thing is that over £800 was raised for NDADA.  A great big shout out goes to my dear friend Nicola and her husband Martin, who organised and ran the entire event - check out Nicola's website over at www.handmadeinnorthdevon.co.uk.

Lots of people have been asking when the next one will be, so they must have enjoyed it!!!

More news from me soon.

Happy Stampin'

ali

Where does the time go...

I can't believe that 10 days have gone past without a blog post (slap my wrist!).  Life is hectic, as always, but I din't realise it was that long.

Well, I'll do my best to make up for it with a few pictures of why I've been busy....

Last week I was kindly invited to hold at workshop in South Molton for the 'Women Do Business' group. It was held at KK Design Originals in Griffins Yard. Firstly, it was a pleasure to meet everyone, but secondly, the venue was amazing!! Thank you so much to Kath for letting us hold the workshop at her shop/studio. If you like anything at all to do with sewing, you must visit KK Design. She holds workshops to make the most stunning pieces, and you can find all her details here...

http://www.kk-design.co.uk/

We used the Endless Wishes stamp set and everyone made a card and a little gift box (Tiny Treat box).  

These Tiny Treat boxes are fantastic value for money at only £6.25 for 25 boxes.  I think they're great so  my challenge for this Christmas is to find little presents for everyone! 

More details of what I've been up to coming soon!

Happy Stampin'

ali

Last Weekends Activities...

Here is a picture of what I got up to last weekend!  My dear friend Sarah came to play and brought some of her friends too!  It was a really lovely evening - with just the five of us there was plenty of time for a bit of stamping and a lot of chatting!!

Everyone made a card, two gift boxes and a matching tag using the Endless Wishes stamp set and the Tiny Treat Boxes and the Kraft Boxes.

If you have a group of friends that would like to have a creative evening together, just let me know. I can tailor the project to suite your requirements!

Happy Stampin'

ali

..And Finally...

This is the last card in the 5,4,3,2,1 Christmas Countdown.  It is the most detailed of all the cards, and everyone will make one card in the workshop.

When I first saw this card I thought it was quite complicated, but actually, when you start putting it together, it is really straight forward. and I think you'll agree - it looks great!!

The sides have been concertinaed to create the depth, and the snowmen have been highlighted with Dazzling Details.

As always, the products used are listed below.  Click on any of the product images to go to my online shop!

How are you doing with your own Christmas cards - has anyone finished making them yet?

ali

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

Table built by craftingbecky.com

Endless Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set	Curly Label Punch	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock	Real Red A4 Card Stock
Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Frosted Sequins	Dazzling Details	Real Red 3/8" Satin Woven Ribbon	Blender Pens

White Christmas Shaker Cards...

Here is the fourth card in the 5,4,3,2,1 Christmas Countdown card club.  This is a shaker style card, and we are making 2 of this design at the workshop on 22nd November. 

Shaker cards are always fun to make, and this one has been filled with a hand full of Frosted Sequins (see product list below).

Look out tomorrow for the last card in the 5,4,3,2,1 Christmas Countdown - this is the Extra Special Card!!

Happy Stampin'

ali

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

Table built by craftingbecky.com

Endless Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock	Card Stock A4 Soft Sky	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Frosted Sequins	Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen	Real Red 3/8" Satin Woven Ribbon	Blender Pens

Fancy Classic White Christmas...

Here is the third card in the 5,4,3,2,1 card making day. This card has more detail than yesterdays card, and includes some embossing and some ribbon!  We will be making three

 of these cards at the Christmas countdown workshop.

As yesterdays card, the image has been stamped using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and then coloured with a Blender Pen and SU ink pads (Chocolate Chip and Early Espresso).  

The 'snow' detail has been added with a white gel pen.

As always, click on any of the product images below for more details or to go to my online shop.

Happy Stampin'

ali

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

Table built by craftingbecky.com

Endless Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Filigree Frame Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen	Real Red 3/8" Satin Woven Ribbon	Blender Pens

'Stepped Up' White Christmas...

Here is the second card in the 5,4,3,2,1 card making day. This is a slightly more 'stepped up' card, with a bit more detail and we will be making four of these on the day (22nd November).

The images have been stamped using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and then coloured with a Blender Pen.  Add a little bit of bling with a handful of sequins, and were done!

Look out tomorrow for the third card from the 5,4,3,2,1 class!

Happy Stampin'

ali