A (month) Long Goodbye - the final instalment!

One of the things I have been doing this month is joining in a class project called Learn Something New Every Day. You can follow my progress on my personal blog here. I am a touch behind updating the blog, but have been recording my daily lessons ready to scrap them in this cute little book I made myself.

The cover features lots of products that I am very sad to say are retiring. The Owl is from On Board So Tweet (reduced to £5.88) The Papers are the Autumn Meadows Designer Series Papers, sadly sold out and the album features Taken with Teal, Very Vanilla and Kraft (soon to be called Crumb Cake!). I have also used elements from the Cherished Moments and Hidden Garden Blossoms Rub Ons. The Cherished Moments have been reduced to just £3.75 for two sheets.

I am very much enjoying putting this album together and having a good reason to keep something made with some of my favourite supplies!

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

PS - cant believe the wait is nearly over!

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Yet another variation on a theme for you today, a more masculine version featuring soft Suede, Very Vanilla and Sage Shadow (retiring colour).

The sentiment is from Thank You Kindly a wonderfully useful Stamp Set which I am pleased to say will still be available in the new Idea Book and Catalogue. I am getting so excited about the New Idea Book and Catalogue. OK so not getting – I am already excited! I cant wait to share with you all what is in it – not long now but if you really can’t wait, join my team and you can order some things from it Now! Email me to find out more ...

Happy Stampin'

Bekka

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I have a variation on a theme from yesterday’s card for you today. Today’s version features Soft Suede, Very Vanilla and Sage Shadow (retiring colour).

The gorgeous polka dot ribbon is also only available until the end of the month, so delicious I am going to miss it too!

Happy Stampin

Bekka

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A while ago I showed you this card, made with one of the lovely images from the Framed with Love Stamp Set.

Well I made a few more similar cards – such fun to do so here are some of them!

The colour combos are Not Quite Navy with Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy with Almost Amethyst (retiring colour), Elegant Eggplant with Almost Amethyst and Not Quite Navy with Sage Shadow (retiring colour).

The sentiments is from the wonderful Tiny Tags Stamp set – I am so glad that is still going to be available as it really is a go to set.

These cards make me happy!

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

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More Birds from the lovely and bargain buy On Board So Tweet Set today. These birds have been coloured with ink and then simply attached to a base for a quick fun card.

Short and Tweet!

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

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Tweet Tweet

Yes I am on twitter (here) but that is not what this post is about! I have been playing with the On Board So Tweet Chipboard. I have been loving it! It’s only available until the end of the month and has been reduced to £5.88 while stocks last. You get six sheets which contain more than 80 images including 8 Owls, 14 other birds and lots of lovely flowers, hearts, branches and so much more!

Today’s cards are more congratulations cards. They feature the owl which has been coloured using the Platinium Shimmer Paint and then he has had the greeting from Say it with Scallops (also on the last chance list for only £11.25) stamped on his tummy. He is framed by stars stamped with more Platinium Shimmer Paint.

If you want these Tweet Chipboard Owls or the Stamp Set please let me know as soon as possible.

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

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Occasionally I get an idea into my head for something I really just want to try! At our last Team Meeting our Swap Theme was Back to School and this was one of those moments. I really wanted to have a go at making one of the cute back packs that I have seen in blog-land but I needed it to be much simpler and much smaller as I had loads to make!

This is what I came up with – little Backpack NoteBooks ...

The Backpack itself is made from the wonderful To The Nines Speciality Papers – its more like card really and wonderfully textured so ideal for this kind of project. These papers are on the retired list so if you want some please hurry to place your order.

The closure features an apple stamp from the Occasionally Stamp Set – this useful set of 28 images suitable for all sorts of occasions is now just £15.48 – total Bargain! That is about 55p a stamp!!!!! Let me know if you would like to order a set.

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

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Today I have another Live Your Dreams card. This is another congratulations card that went to one of my team. She has been doing so well, she recently achieved a promotion and a sales target which means she will be able to choose 5 Stamp Sets for Free – how brilliant is that especially with the new Catalogue just around the corner (if you want a copy there is a buy now button on the right hand side of this blog).

I am so pleased for her – its so exciting to be part of helping my team (I call them the Stampin Super Stars – as that is what they are to me) achieve their goals it makes me so proud when they do! If you would like to join my team of Super Stars please get in touch.

I also give my team a little gift when they promote – a bead to go on their Stampin’ Super Star bracelet. I made a little box to present this one in – using the To the Nines Speciality Papers (which are also on the last chance list). I still don’t know why we call them papers as they really are cardstock weight and beautifully textured!

Happy Stampin

Bekka

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One of my all time favourite quotes is ‘Go confidently in the direction of your Dreams’ – it is a quote which features on the Live your Dreams Stamp Set. I am so sad that this stamp set is retiring, not only because of the quote, but also because the flowers and the butterflies in the set are lovely too.

Today I am going to share with you a card I made for a lovely lady who has recently joined my team. I am so excited that she has and I am sure she will make a wonderful Demo. If you would like to find out about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and would like to join one of the most successful teams in the UK then please get in touch – I love what I do and love to share it! Email me at bekka@feeling-crafty.co.uk If you join now not only will you benefit from the last chance list but you will be able to order some products from the New Idea Book and Catalogue – how exciting!

Here is the card I made – the lady in question loves Old Olive so choosing the colours was easy ...

And here is a close up of the ribbon flower.

There will be instructions on how to make one of these in next month’s newsletter, so if you are not already subscribed please sign up by entering your details in the box on the right.

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

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Whoops!  I thought I had scheduled some posts for you to cover the last few days – sorry!

Today I am going to share a wall hanging I made for a lovely young crafting friend of mine, but before I do I wanted to let you know what items are no longer available.

Blush Blossom Cardstock

Close to Cocoa A4 Cardstock

Creamy Caramel A4 Cardstock

Sage Shadow A4 Cardstock

Bold Brights Textured 12x12 Cardstock

Kraft 12x12 Cardstock

Very Vanilla 12x12 Cardstock

Autumn Meadows Designer Series Papers

Bride Speciality Papers

Bridesmaid Speciality Papers

Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

A Tree For All Seasons Stamp Set

Darling Dots Stamp Set

Old Fashioned Christmas Stamp Set

Out of the Box Stamp Set

Studio Sketches Stamp Set

Chocolate Chip ¼ Grosgrain Ribbon

Playground Buttons

Earth Elements Reinkers

And this list is growing every day – so if you want to grab a bargain from the last chance list please let me know as soon as possible so we can arrange it for you. You can see the complete list here. Hurry and place your orders as I would not like you to miss out!

So the wall hanging:

Today’s wall hanging features the Sunny Days Simply Scrapping Kit – a wonderful collection of bright happy cardstock and papers along with lots and lots of self adhesive die cuts. There are tonnes of elements and you will be able to make lots and lots from it and you guessed it - its on the Retired List, so don’t delay in ordering yours.

I have also used elements of the Sweet Sticky Cuts. These are now amazing value – you get two 12x12 sheets of adhesive shapes and words for just £3.48! They are ideal for attaching glitter to your cards and projects – just delicious and what stunning value!

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Stampin

Bekka

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You know how much I love this stamp set so here are a couple more cards featuring Blooming with Beauty. I cant promise these will be the last Blooming with Beauty cards I show you, but I will share something different tomorrow!

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

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More Blooming with Beauty today with another blast from the past card. Please don’t miss out on this set!

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

Extra Extra

Extra reductions that is!

Check out the Last Chance List - it has been updated with lots of new discounts.

Click on the Link and see just how far your money will go - these prices are soooooo low! 

To order email me bekka@feeling-crafty.co.uk

Happy stampin

Bekka

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Today, my friends, I have a two blast from the past cards for you. It features one of my all time favourite sets, Blooming with Beauty.

Enjoy!

The Sage Shaddow card used on this card is no longer available, so if there is something you really want please dont wait too long ...

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

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Would you like to see some of the Christmas cards we made at last weekend’s Get Ready for Christmas Class. Everyone made a total of 32 cards!

Our cards featured one of my current favourite colours, Taken with Teal. I am addicted to the colour, even my handbag is Taken with Teal – I am so sad it is retiring at the end of this month. If you want some please make sure you order it before it is gone forever...

For our Christmas Card Collection we teamed it with Real Red, Whisper White and Plutonium Shimmer Paint. There is also a little bit of Tempting Turquoise and Pretty in Pink on some of the cards – can you spot them?

Our next all day events are the October Stampfest events – all the details are here.

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

Getting Ready for Christmas (A month long goodbye 13)

I had a fantastic day on Saturday, I spent it with 11 lovely ladies all of whom wanted to start Getting Ready for Christmas! Goodness they were productive, each made 32 cards, an advent calendar, 12 tags and even a bonus project!

Today I am going to show you the advent calendar that they made.

This advent project makes a pretty hanging display which will bring some festive cheer to any room. It is made up of 25 numbered cones on satin ribbon which then hang on a length of stripy ribbon.

The Merry Moments Papers that these cones are made from is retiring as is the Chocolate Chip Stripy ribbon I have hung my cones from is also only available while stocks last or until the end of the month.

If you would like to make one of these advent calendars I have some kits available for sale. They are a little different from the one in the photo – the ribbons are Old Olive Green rather than Real Red and Chocolate Chip. You will get 25 pieces of double sided paper to make the cones, 25 brads, 25 punched shapes ready for you to add numbers to, 3m of stripy ribbon, over 6m of satin ribbon and full instructions. These kits cost £10 each including post and packing. If you would like to order one I have added a Paypal button on the side of the blog. Your kit will be posted out within a few days of receiving your payment.

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

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Here are the Notecards in the set I have been showing you. All have featured papers from the lovely Tea and Crumpets Paper Pack.

And here is the Desk Holder to keep all the notecards I have shown you in.

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

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Today I am have some more notecards from the set I started to share with you yesterday. These Notecards feature the scrummy Bird on a Branch Stamp Set.

Here is has been used with some more papers from the Tea and Crumpets Paper pack. How adorable is this little bird!

If you want to add him to your collection you know what to do – email me bekka@feeling-crafty.co.uk

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

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I am really excited about all the lovely things that are in the new Stampin’ Up! Catalogue. If you would like to order a copy to be sent to you as soon as it is available, I have put a paypal buy now button on the right hand side of this page.

To make way for lots of lovely new things and I mean LOTs of new things we are saying goodbye to lots of things. Today I am going to share some note cards which feature some of the things we are saying goodbye to.

These note cards feature papers from the Tea and Crumpets Paper pack, and the frame is from the Lovely Frames with Flourishes Stamp Set. Both these things are going to be leaving the range. The Hello is from Hello Again, luckily this stamp set is staying!

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

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Today’s cards all feature the lovely Mr & Mrs stamp set. There are some real blasts from the past in here so sit back and enjoy!

This set is not going to be available to purchase for very long so grab it while you can...

Happy Stampin

Bekka

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Today please join me in saying goodbye to the lovely Mr & Mrs Stamp Set. With its pretty and stylish flower and wedding themed sentiments this set is only available until the end of this month. If you would like it to join your collection you know what to do – email me with your order!

Here I have combined it with Almost Amethyst, a colour that I am going to really miss as it is one of my go to colours. I have also used some papers from the Bridesmaid Speciality Papers. I am going to miss these papers too – so luxurious and ideal for wedding and special projects.

And now for something completely different ... Have you booked your place on one of October's Stampfest Day's yet?  Not sure what I am talking about then check this link here.

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

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Another card using Live Your Dreams today – I am going to miss this set, and if you want to make sure you get your hands on this set place your order as soon as possible – email me bekka@feeling-crafty.co.uk

Today’s card features the lovely lovely butterfly from the set and papers from the Tea Party Designer Paper Pack. I love these papers and will miss the pretty colour combinations.

Here I have combined them with Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry and the All A Flutter Butterfly and a sentiment from Tiny Tags.

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

Time for a Hello?

I know most of this month we are focussed on saying goodbye to lots of the scrummy things that are in the current Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and Catalogue so we can make way for lots of new amazing products, but today I wanted to let you know about some very special possible Hello’s ...

September is a great time to become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, and Stampin’ Up! have just announced something that will make it even better.

Becoming a Demonstrator now means starting your business at a very exciting time, we have all the fun of the last chance list as well as the New Idea Book and Catalogue which can help you get your business of to a flying start and which give you lots of chances to save on your personal supplies! It also means you can order selected things from the new Idea Book and Catalogue before they are available to anyone else and to register for our Annual Convention (an experience which should not be missed).

Now that sounds pretty good already but its gets better – Stampin’ Up! have announced that you can include items from the new catalogue in your starter kit – Brilliant!

The starter kit includes £240’s worth of product and is yours for just £139 so is fantastic value already so add in that it contains product that is not yet available for general sale... what more do I need to say?

Oh I know – how about the fact that I am offering an additional free stamp set to anyone who joins my team of Stampin’ Superstars, this month?

If you would like to find out more about this exciting offer please email me bekka@feeling-crafty.co.uk and lets arrange to talk.

Happy Stampin’

Bekka

PS: If there are things you want on the Last Chance List please hurry – several things are out of stock already so gone forever and I don’t want you to miss out. Details here.

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I am so sad that this stamp set is retiring – Live Your Dreams. I love the flowers, the butterfly is adorable and the sentiments include one of my favourite ever quotes.

Today’s set of three cards feature the lovely flowers from the set, coloured with marker pens and ink pads. The colours used are Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive and Whisper White.

If you would like to get this set before it retires please email me as soon as possible.

Happy Stampin

Bekka