It's Time to Celebrate - Sneak Peek - New Catalogue Tomorrow!

So tomorrow the new Stampin' Up! Catalogue launches and that means you will be able to order lots of lovely new goodies including the ones I am going to show you today.  It also means that today is the last day you can order from the retiring list and the Spring Summer Catalogue so do be sure you have ordered everything you want!

Today I am showing you two new products, the lovely In This Together Stamp Set and the wonderful new Stampin' Blendabilities - the new alcohol based markers.  I am totally in love with these - they are so so easy to use and the colours flow into each other beautifully to give great results even first time out.

How pretty is that!  I have used the Coastal Cabanna and Rich Razzelberry Assortments along with the Skin Tones Set.  The images were stamped with Momento Ink which does not run with these markers.

And did you spot the coloured rhinestones?  Well they are our regular rhinestones but coloured with the darkest colour from the Coastal Cabanna and Rich Razzelberry Assortments.

The new catalogue launches tomorrow and you will be able to order all these products!  Be sure to check back to see a copy, and if you would like one in the post do just drop me an email bekka@feeling-crafty.co.uk

Happy Stampin'

To purchase the items used to make these project visit my on line store at www.bekka.stampinup.net or clicking on the highlighted item above.

Work of Art - a Sneak Peek and just 2 days to go!

I am very excited about the new Stampin' Up! Catalogue - it has so many lovely things in it and I can't wait to share it with you.  Today I am going to share a sneak peek card which I sent out with the catalogues that I have posted.  Here are just a few of the batch all together!

The card features the new In Colors, Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon and Hello Honey - how delicious do they sound!  I have combined a wonderful new stamp Set called Work of Art which will be available from Tuesday with some old favourites of mine - the delightful Beautiful Wings Embosslit and the gorgeous swirl is from Everything Eleanor Stamp Set.

With just today and tomorrow left before the new catalogue launches you have just two days left to get items from the retiring list and to take advantage of the sign and save offer so please make sure you don't miss out!

Happy Stampin'

To purchase the items used to make these project visit my on line store at www.bekka.stampinup.net or clicking on the highlighted item above.

Scrapbook Saturday - 3 days to go until the New Stampin' Up! Catalogue is Live ...

I can't wait to share the new Stampin' Up! Catalogue with you all and its just 3 days away now ... so exciting!  It also means that you have just a couple of days left to get your hands on the beautiful papers I have used for this week's Scrapbook Pages ...

All three pages feature the lovely Etcetera Papers. 

and I hope show you how versatile it can be.

If you place an order with me between now and the 30 June and use the Hostess Code W4SMT6TE as you check out I will pop a small gift and a copy of the new catalogue in the post to you... and I am pretty certain you are going to love both!

Happy Stampin'

To purchase the items used to make these project visit my on line store at www.bekka.stampinup.net or clicking on the highlighted item above.

Find Out About Friday - Dates, Deadlines and New Products!

This week I have had a lot of questions about dates, deadlines and the upcoming New Stampin' Up! Catalogue, and with all the exciting things that are going on with Stampin' Up! at the moment I thought I would use this week's Find Out About Friday to set them all out for you in one place.

The last day for ordering from the current Annual Catalogue and Spring Summer Catalogue is 30 June.  To make way for lots of lovely new products (and trust me there are lots and lots of lovely new products) some of these items are being retired - you can see the list here, to make sure you get the things you want I would encourage you to place your order now as once they are out of stock they are gone for ever!

If you place an online order with me between now and 30 June and use hostess code W4SMT6TE I will post a copy of the new catalogue and a small gift to you.

30 June is also the last day you can take advantage of the Sign and Save offer from Stampin' Up!  Your starter kit will cost you just £50 including post and packing and in that you will get all the business supplies you need to get going plus £55 worth of the products of your choice.  If when you have joined the team you place an order for £150 or more in your first 45 days you get a whopping 30% discount which would be a great way to get lots of goodies from the new Catalouge.  If you were to show your friends the new catalogue and place their orders along with yours you could even find you have covered the cost of your starter kit and are getting items for free.  Talk to me today (email your phone number to bekka@feeling-crafty.co.uk and I will call you for a no pressure no obligation chat) or click here to order your starter kit right away.

Weekly Deals - every Wednesday Stampin' Up! are announcing new weekly deals - you can always see the current ones here, if you spot something you love I would encourage you to get them straight away as they are only there for the week!

New Products.  The New Catalogue goes live on 1 July.  It is crammed full of exciting goodies and I think you are going to love it!  If you are on my newsletter list I will email you a link to the on line copy as soon as it is available.  If you are not sure if you are on the list just pop your email address in the box at the top right hand side of this page and you will be! When I send that link there will also be details of how you can win extra goodies from the new catalogue so I am sure you are not going to want to miss out!

Project Life by Stampin' Up! - these delicious goodies were released ahead of the new catalogue and I am loving them!  Check out the products that are currently available here and the Memory Keeping Monthly Club here - our first meeting is 24 July

If ever you have any crafting questions or questions about Stampin' Up! please do get in touch, call me or drop me an email and I can give you a call - bekka@feeling-crafty.co.uk

Happy Stampin'

To purchase the items used to make these project visit my on line store at www.bekka.stampinup.net or clicking on the highlighted item above.

Off The Grid by Stampin' Up! - The Long Goodbye List

Today I am going to share more blast from the past cards which feature stamps which are on the Stampin' Up! Retired List.  You can see the complete list here and you have just a few more days to get everything you want from it, so please don't leave it too long before you check it out an place your orders.  If you order before 30 June and use the following Hostess Code W4SMT6TE I will put a new Stampin' Up! Catalogue and a free gift in the post for you.

Today we are going to wave a fond farewell to Off the Grid - I love this versatile Stamp Set!

To add this stamp to your collection click here and don't forget to use the Hostess Code W4SMT6TE.  While you are there you may also want to check out this week's weekly deals ...

Happy Stampin'

To purchase the items used to make these project visit my on line store at www.bekka.stampinup.net or clicking on the highlighted item above.

Create a Cupcake by Stampin' Up! - The Long Goodbye List

What seems like a long time ago now we featured the lovely Create A Cupcake Stamp Set at a Feeling Crafty Card Class.  I remember how much fun we had even if we did want to eat cake all the time too!  Now the Create A Cupcake Stamp Set is on the Retiring List and will only be available for a few more days.  You can get your set here and you may want to get the matching punch at the same time!

Today I am going to share just a few of the cards we made with these fun stamps.

If you would like to find out about future card making classes and events click here.  We look forward to you joining us, either in person or from the comfort of your own home.

Happy Stampin'

To purchase the items used to make these project visit my on line store at www.bekka.stampinup.net or clicking on the highlighted item above.

Eastern Elegance Designer Series Papers by Stampin' Up! - The Long Goodbye List

A week today the new Annual Catalogue from Stampin' Up! goes live which is very exciting but it also means you have just one week left to get the things you need from the retiring lists.  

You can see the lists here and don't forget the items on it are only available until the end of the month or while stocks last, which ever is sooner.

One of the things I am always sad to say goodbye to are the Designer Series Papers and this year I think my favourite has been the Eastern Elegance Papers, although several others have come very very close to that accolade!  Watercolor Wonder, Epic Day and Fresh Prints to name but three.  

I have enjoyed using Eastern Elegance for both card making

and scrapbooking

and loved it every time!  Which has been your favourite Designer Series Paper this year? And if you need / want any more of it don't delay order it today at www.bekka.stampinup.net

Happy Stampin'

To purchase the items used to make these project visit my on line store at www.bekka.stampinup.net or clicking on the highlighted item above.

MDS Monday - Penguins Make Me Smile

A lot of my friends have been taking part in 100 Days of Happy or taking part in one of the shorter versions where they post about things that they are grateful for.  I love challenges like this and do something similar myself so thought today I would share a page about something, or rather some things, that never fail to make me smile when I see them.  Penguins.

I took these photos on a recent trip to Whipsnade Zoo with friends, and these little chaps were very popular especially with the younger members of our group.  The page was made using My Digital Studio (MDS) from Stampin' Up! and you can find out more about it here.

I wonder what makes you smile every time?  If I looked at your scrapbooks would I see a page or three about it?  I would love to see you pages

Happy Stampin'

To purchase the items used to make these project visit my on line store at www.bekka.stampinup.net or clicking on the highlighted item above.

Loving Thoughts and Gingham Garden Washi Tape by Stampin' Up! - The Long Goodbye List

Today I am going to share a card featuring two things I love which are not going to be available after the end of this month and lots of things I am relieved are staying in the new Stampin' Up! Catalogue! Both the Gingham Garden Washi Tape and the Loving Thoughts Stamp Set make me smile when ever I use them.  Here I have combined them on a Crumb Cake base and with the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set.

I have taken my colours from the Washi Tape and added a butterfly which combines butterflies made with the Beautiful Wings Embosslit and the Elegant Butterfly Punch.

I hope today finds you enjoying a dream or two and possibly making them come true.  I know the recipient of this card will be!

Happy Stampin'

To purchase the items used to make these project visit my on line store at www.bekka.stampinup.net or clicking on the highlighted item above.

Scrapbook Saturday - Inspiration Pages from this months Feeling Crafty Scrapbook Club

Today I am going to share two pages that I made from this month's Feeling Crafty Scrapbook Club Kit.  Every month the Scrapbook Club kit features different papers and I put together four or five pages that club members can either copy or use as inspiration for their own page designs.

This month's kit features the beautiful Etcetra Papers which are only available until the end of the month so grab them here while you can.  Oh and I should mention that they are one of this week's weekly deals so just £7.46 if you grab them before Wednesday!

Both the pages I am sharing today feature Old Olive elements - each time I use Old Olive I wonder why I don't use it more often!

If you would like more information about the Feeling Crafty Scrapbook Club, or to become a member, either in person or by post please email bekka@feeling-crafty.co.uk

Happy Stampin'

To purchase the items used to make these project visit my on line store at www.bekka.stampinup.net or clicking on the highlighted item above.

Find Out About Friday - Bekka's Stampin' Up! Story

Six year's ago this week I made a decision that was going to have a far bigger impact on my life than I ever imagined it would - I joined Stampin' Up! so for this week's Find Out About Friday I thought I would share my Stampin' Up! Story.

Six years ago I was in the process of being made redundant from a role that I loved for a fantastic company, working with some incredible people.  I loved what I did but was away from home more than I was there and was working some crazy hours. So rather than just jump into something similar I took the opportunity to think about what I wanted to do differently.  I had always loved crafting and making cards but was almost never in the same place as my crafting kit and I knew I wanted to do more crafting and I know I felt a bit guilty about wanting to spend time and money on something I enjoyed rather than at work!  

I also was going to be living full time in an area where I knew almost no one, so was looking for a way to make friends and had no idea how I was going to fit that in either.

Then I discovered Stampin' Up! and it seemed to offer me a way to get great products at a discount.  I loved (and still do love) how everything coordinates so you can spend your time making rather than matching colours and products.  I looked into it a little more and discovered that you could even make some money if you crafted with others and my decision was made - it looked like I had found a way to make my crafting pay for itself and make some new friends.

As I look back now my time with Stampin' Up! has certainly delivered that and much much much more! I don't remember the last time I paid for a new stamp set, I have made incredible friends, I am a better crafter than when I started and I have learned so much about myself. Stampin' Up! and the friends all over the world that I have made because of Stampin' Up!  have been what has given me the confidence and self belief to keep going during some tough times and for that I am extremely grateful.

I have also been fortunate enough to earn four mind blowing holidays and see some beautiful places and experience some amazing things.

Over the last six year's my life and my business have changed many times and I am thankful that I have had the flexibility to do that.  Through that time I have consistently been one of the top UK demonstrators and am fortunate enough to have a wonderful team and some lovely customers.  I don't know what the next six years will bring but I am excited about it!  At the moment my house is undergoing some major renovations and one of the things I am excited about is having a craft room built!

Thank you to each of you for being part of this exciting journey and for the inspiration.

If you wold like to start your own Stampin' Up! adventure please check this link

Happy Stampin'