Vintage Vogue Tutorial

Here is my first card tutorial! I hope you like it. It's featuring the set Vintage Vogue. I kind of set the camera a bit high but hopefully you can see what's going on!

Do let me know if you have questions, suggestions or ideas for future videos!

For the Munchkin Fans.... She took a ride on a Death slide!!!!

Summer Mini Projects

Hi All!

I've been a bit lazy and instead of posting photos of all projects I've put together this little video. Check it out and enjoy!

There is also a Scor-Pal shown so you can see the cool features it has. Don't forget to check out the Scor-Pal website for massives of projects and tutorials.

Have a great weekend and see you soon!

Sparking Creativity

This is a hobby I started this year to kickstart my creativity. It's great to pick up and flick through when you just don't know where to start on a project.

Tour my Craft Room!

At last I have figured out YouTube and am able to add videos!!! So, here is a quick view around my craftroom. The camera work is dodgy to say the least, as I am not yet used to my iPad's filming capabilities but I hope you enjoy!

Inspired by Impressions

Another card inspired by the monthly demonstrator magazine Impressions. This time it's the May 2012 issue and a vintage feel. It's a pity you can't smell this card as the pansies on the Soft Suede base are embossed with Cherry scented embossing powder. Delish!

I had some fun with layering: large scalloped circle in Newsprint DSP, distressed Rich Razzleberry torn strip, embossed frame, vintage brad, lace and crinkled Pear Pizzazz seam binding ribbon. Phew! Lots of work but oh so much fun. I loved getting messy with my spritzer tool, water spray and Dimensionals! Like yesterday I used the Tea Shoppe stamp set. The quote from Louisa May Allcot is just lovely.

We have had a fantastic Bank Holiday weekend. Such fun to be at home with my loved ones and no rushing about. Today has involved A LOT of cleaning and tidying. Pretty out of character for me but the end result has made me really happy.

We even squeezed in some crafty time and here is a picture, early on Saturday morning, of Munchkin clutching her new felt dollies that we made together! She is so proud of them and has been taking them everywhere, even to join her on the potty!!

Cup of tea?

Hello all! I've been trying to post to my blog all week and I'm having no luck!! I will continue trying to sort out the issue. Forutnately I appear to have been lucky and can post this one card that I made this afternoon.

It's based on one I saw on Splitcoast Stampers and I forgot to see who exactly made it. I changed it up quite a bit so I think I can safely call it mine. It uses the adorable set Tea Shoppe that is in the Summer Mini 2012 catalogue.

LOVE this set. I am not sure why as I don't drink tea but it's just so sweet I couldn't pass it up. I like the combination of words and images that can make up all kinds of cards from contemporary to vintage. The colours used are Whisper White, Pool Party and So Saffron, which are pretty classic and clean.

Also, don't forget the new Starter Kit! It's just £99 for £130 worth of goodies (all your choice, there's no preset bundle) plus business supplies valued £45.

Even better, if you sign up in May you can get a ticket to the SU European Convention in Germany for FREE. That's amazing as tickets are usually £149! Contact me if you'd like a no pressure chat: blueangelcrafts at gmail dot com

Hope you are enjoying the long weekend and getting some crafty time. We have been out to the cinema, cycling, running, cleaning, eating and seeing family.... and it's only Sunday! Cannot wait for what tomorrow brings.

Summer is here

Although the weather isn't making it feel very summery, there's something summery to enjoy: The Summer Mini Catalogue!!!

There are lots of new products, including:

Simply Scored

A fantastic tool to score evenly and precisely. The ideal tool for making boxes, embossing cards, mini books and handmade embellishments.

 Framelits & Edgelits
These are a new range of products to use on your die cutting machine! Framelits allow you to see where you're placing the shape to allow easy cutting of patterned paper and minimal waste. Each fit inside each other so you can make mats easily. Edgelits are similar but allow unqiue cutting on cardstock along the edge.

Framelits and Edgelits are wafer-thin which is great when it comes to storage as we all know how much space our craft stuff can take up!!

 There is even a matching stamp set to go with the Labels Collection! Below is a project that I made using the Framelits based on one I saw by Sandy Stamper.

You can also see the lovely Twitterpated Designer Series paper which is in the mini catalogue too.

Other highlights are SCENTED embossing powders (Cherry, Melon, Vanilla), pleated satin ribbon (Pear Pizzazz, Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze), Bakers Twine & Jelly Bean Brads!

I will be placing regular orders each week so do let me know if you'd like to order anything! Don't forget, if you can collect your order from me, there's NO POSTAGE charge!

Check back tomorrow for more Summer Mini projects.