First Card Class of 2013

Hello,

It's been a while since I have blogged, but with a now 10 week old little man it's been hard to find the time.........  I have however managed to work in some Stampin' Up time and prepped for my first class of 2013 which held was yesterday.

I was joined by 11 lovely ladies who all coo'd over Isaac before getting to work on the five cards I had prepared for them, all based around products in the new Spring/Summer Seasonal Catalogue!

With time being so limited I was very thankful for the wonder that is Pinterest!  I did CASE quite a few designs and elements from cards I saw on Pinterest, which did save me a huge amount of time trying to design from scratch.

Here is the first card:

I used the gorgeous Swallowtail stamp, which is full of detail that is captured brilliantly using embossing powders.  Stampin' Up have super fine embossing powders which come in so many lush colours!  On this card I used Melon Mambo (from the Main Catalogue) and Pool Party (a new colour in the Spring/Summer Seasonal Catalogue)  They look fab together don't you think?

I added a banner across the bottom of the card which was punched with the Scallop Border Punch and a length of Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon was added.  

The sentiment in Melon Mambo ink is from Fabulous Phrases, stamped onto one of the designs from the Lots of Tags Sizzlit set.  This was attached using an Antique Brad (one of my favourite accessories)

Quite a few of the ladies commented on how they never get their embossing powders out, or said they only had boring colours!  I really hope that they now use their embossing powders more often and they can create striking cards and are actually really quick and easy to use!

If you want advice on using embossing powders, or maybe want a demonstration, then contact me to arrange a private card class, or a home workshop........  they are really fun :o)

I have lots of other lovely cards to share with you, so watch this space!

 

Julie Halls

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

07786266722 / 01256 335270

http://www.the-crafty-bug.blogspot.com

craftybugjules@yahoo.co.uk

NEW - Spring/Summer Catalogue

NEW - Spring/Summer Seasonal Catalogue

The wait is finally over!!!!

Check out the gorgeous new products in the Spring/Summer Seasonal Catalogue HERE

To get a hard copy of the catalogue, or to place an order, contact me on the details below

Julie Halls

07786266722

01256335270

craftybugjules@yahoo.co.uk

http://www.the-crafty-bug.blogspot.com

Open House Catalogue Launch

Stampin' Up! NEW Spring/Summer Catalogue Launch

plus Sale-a-bration promotion!!!!

 Come along to this FREE event

The new spring/summer catalogue is packed full of gorgeous new stamp sets, fabulous new embossing folders, ribbons, embellishments and designer papers.

Come along for a FREE fun and friendly get together with other crafty people. Bring your friends, and have a good time browsing the pages, and get a first-hand look at some of the products on offer.

Event Details

Saturday 2^nd February

10am - 12pm

NEW Catalogue Launch Coffee Morning 

42 Mulberry Way, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8TZ

• Make and Take Card Project
• Lots of samples to view made with products from the new catalogue and SAB freebies
• Check out new catalogue products in the flesh
• Free Prize Draw to win some Stampin' Up! goodies
• Book a party on the day and receive a £5 voucher
• Come talk to me about signing up as a demo - either to get great products with a discount, or to run as a business
• Drinks and Nibbles
• Meet other crafty people and have fun.................

Please contact me to book for this event

Julie Halls

07786266722

01256335270

craftybugjules@yahoo.co.uk

http://www.the-crafty-bug.blogspot.com

New Class Schedule!

Crafty Bug Classes

Held in my home in Chineham, Basingstoke

Places are limited to 8 so please book early to avoid disappointment!

Saturday 23^rd February

10am - 1pm

New Product Class

Come along and have a fun filled morning making 5 cards using all NEW products

£7.50 (or free with a £25 order)

Saturday 30^th March

10am – 1pm

Birthday Class

Come along and have a fun filled morning making 5 birthday themed cards

£7.50 (or free with a £25 order)

Saturday 20^th April

10am – 1pm

Fun Folds Class

Come along and have a fun filled morning making 5 fun fold cards

£7.50 (or free with a £25 order)

Advance booking and payment (cheque or Paypal) is required

Please contact me:

Julie Halls - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

07786266722 or 01256 335270

craftybugjules@yahoo.co.uk

New weekday classes coming from April 2013

Monthly Technique Class

Scrapbook Club

Quick Cards and a Cuppa Class

Refreshments and all supplies, except glue, included in the price - please bring your own glue, both wet and dry, and anything else you cannot craft without.

If you would like to attend but the date / time are not suitable to you, please do let me know.  If I have enough interest I will add additional dates and times for all classes, but I need to know people are interested.
Alternatively I can bring the class to you!  Just gather a minimum of 5 people and we can hold the card class in the comfort of your own home.  The same pricing applies.