I start out in the video showcasing NEW products including the wonderful things I am using for my Online Christmas retreat, booking is now open and the next few Craft Togethers. All of these classes include a kit posted to you so you can create at home if you are in the UK. For my international friends just pick the PDF and classes version, that way you create with your own products but join in with the classes live or on the replay.

All the catalogues have been sent out, and the products launch on the 1st September, there is also an Online Exclusive launch and a NEW foiling launch as well, oh and probably some NEW klts…… Tuesday will be busy, so make sure you check out your emails.

Here are the bags, scroll down for the video, measurements and some close ups too.

Measurements

Large Bag
Two pieces patterned paper 10 1/2″ x 8″
With the long edge at the top score at 1 1/2″ and 9 3/4″
With the short edge at the top score at 1/2″, 6 1/2″ and 7 1/4″

Small Bag
Two pieces patterned paper 7 1/2″ x 5″
With the long edge at the top score at 1 1/2″ and 6 3/4″
With the short edge at the top score at 1/2″, 3 1/2″ and 4 1/4″

Its a Bank Holiday here in the UK this weekend, which means a 3 day weekend! Hurrah, of course it also means rain…….. well for some people, there are all kinds of warnings for floods and storms but not here. Its like Hampshire has its own little weather bubble and no rain! Or not enough to make anything damp, thats for sure!

So hopefully that means we can sort out the garden, the weeds are running rampant, dead heading needs doing desperately and the Damsons need picking oh and the green house needs sorting out! So that will be us this weekend.

I hope you have a wonderful time whatever you are upto and I’ll be back with some more creative inspiration very soon.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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All the products launch on the 1st September 2026, so not long to wait! I made 2 cards, one focussing on the stamps and paper and one on the dies and embossing folder. I hope you like my cheat sheet too, I make one for all my bundles so i can see at a glance the size of the dies.

This card focusses on the dies and embossing folder. The Sunflowers 3D embossing folder has been around a while, and comes in and out of stock on a regular basis, so if you see it when you are shopping, grab it quick!

This is a standard Z fold card, make a card what ever size you want and then fold the front in half.

I’m busy prepping for the Creative Craft Show at Farnborough on the 10th – 12th September, I would love to see you there, below is a 30% off code for tickets!

I’ll be packing up the September to December ( Christmas) catalogues very soon and they will be sent the last week of August, if you got a copy of the May catalogue don’t worry you are on the list, but if you are concerned and want to make sure you get a copy, just email me your name and full address and I’ll get one in the post to you.

Got a busy family week next week so my next Craft and Chat will be Tuesday 25th August. I’ll have lots of NEW products to share with you and probably lots of Christmas stuff too. Hope to see you then.

Have a great week.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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But first up, all of my In Person and Online classes to the end of 2026 are open and available for booking on my blog. I also have 2 NEW evening Christmas Card classes available as well.

The only class that is missing is the Christmas Retreat, it is coming I promise, I’m just finalising the details. Dates for your diary are Online Christmas Retreat Evening 23rd and Saturday 24th October and the In Person Christmas Retreat Saturday 21st November.

You just have a few days to get 25% off your first Paper Pumpkin Pay as you Go Subscription, below you’ll find a sneak peek of the kit and a link to go to my online store. The special offer ends on the 10th August 2026.

There is a 15% off sale on selected patterned papers and Card stock the sale runs until the end of the month, but I recommend shopping sooner rather than later because several colours and papers have already sold out, eek!

So onto the video tutorial, its from craft and Chat so there is 20 minutes of so of chatting before the crafting. But I do share some new products, so its worth a watch.

Below is the card I didn’t finish in the video, can you see the fab circle stamp??? Its part of my December Craft Together. I’ve put together a bit of an early Christmas present for you, a full half pack of papers is included in your kit at the normal price and you can get the Round About Messages stamp set for £10, usual price is £19. The stamps fit perfectly inside a 1 7/8″ or 2″ circle punch or die. The December Craft Together is shipped early December and the class is recorded so you can take it whenever you have time over the festive season.

Here are all the Stampin’ Up! items I used in the video. Click on the pictures to go shopping in my online store.

Lily Of The Valley Bundle (English)

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Foam Adhesive Strips

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Valley In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167935]

Lovely Blossoms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167168]

Brushed With Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167082]

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

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Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock

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Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

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Old Olive A4 Card Stock

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Secret Sea A4 Cardstock

[165296]

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock

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Basic White A4 Cardstock

[159228]

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Simply Shammy

[147042]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[154974]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Brian and I have wall papering to do this weekend. Its only one wall in our bedroom and its finally cool enough to be able to get it done. Hurrah! Then we have a mountain of catalogues to label and bag up, yes its that time again! Then it will be off to the beach, I think ice cream is calling me.

I hope you have a lovely weekend whatever you are up to, I’ll be back soon with some more creative inspiration.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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The inside is really cool and it folds flat for posting too! You will see on the video I ended up with a finger print in the bottom right corner of Berry Burst ink. My favourite stamp and punch bundle to the rescue, All A Flutter.

My original card was made quite a long time ago, but I thought I would share, firstly because Autumn will be here before we know it! and its always nice to see a variation too.

Measurements

Card base 8″ x 5 3/4″ scored at 4″
Concertina 5 1/4″ x 6″ scored at 2″ and 4″

Here are all the Stampin’ Up! items I used in the video. Click on the pictures to go shopping in my online store.

Lovely Arrangements Bundle (English)

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All Aflutter Bundle (English)

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Stylish Shapes Dies

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Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

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Barely Blush Classic Stampin Pad

[167678]

Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad

[147102]

Blending Brushes

[153611]

Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock

[147012]

Barely Blush A4 Cardstock

[167690]

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[166781]

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Simply Shammy

[147042]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[154974]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Busy week this week, as its the first week of the month, I’ve already had my Creative Escape Class, I’ve got Card Class, in person tomorrow and the Craft and Chat tomorrow afternoon! I’m also busy sorting out all the products for the upcoming classes, and retreat, so much lovely stuff!

Hopefully I’ll see you at 2pm tomorrow, or on the replay!

I’ll be back soon with some more creative inspiration.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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I’ve used the Begonia Belle stamp set, which is our latest product of the month. Its yours for £5 when you spend £70 on a Stampin’ Up! Order.

Measurements

Card 8 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ with the long edge at the top score at 2 1/4″ and 4 1/2″
Mark at 2 1/4″ on 3 sides as shown in the video and cut to a point.
Make diagonal scores as shown in the video
Mats and layers 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ and 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Below is the original card, that reminded me I needed to share this with you!

Here are all the Stampin’ Up! items I used in the video. Click on the pictures to go shopping in my online store.

Begonia Belle Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

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Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

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Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

Highland Heather A4 Cardstock

[147010]

Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock

[147011]

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[166781]

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Simply Shammy

[147042]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[154974]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Have a great rest of your week, I’m off with friends for a London adventure, which will mainly revolve around too much food, shopping and all the smiles and laughter! I’ll be back soon with some more creative inspiration.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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I’m loving the penguin, you will see him on lots of Christmas Cards very soon !

In the video there is 20 minutes or so of chat, I’m trying to decide what birthday cake I should make Brian. All ideas and recipes gratefully received!

My 2nd card is pretty big and after some deliberation we decided on a portrait style, I hope you like it.

Clean a simple and it really didn’t take that long, even with the colouring in.

Here are all the Stampin’ Up! items I used in the video. Click on the pictures to go shopping in my online store.

Wild Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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So Swirly Embossing Folder

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2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch

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Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock

[121694]

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

[121688]

Azure Afternoon A4 Cardstock

[161728]

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[166781]

Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161663]

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154958]

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

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Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

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Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

Stampin’ Blends Medium Light Combo Pack

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Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154843]

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Simply Shammy

[147042]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[154974]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Lots of family fun planned for the next few days, celebrating Brian’s birthday. Looking forward to a few days off, and I’ll be back in my craft room on Tuesday.

BUT…… I will be popping in and checking my emails, with a FREE Shipping promotion going on I want to fix any issues you may have. So if something isn’t working do let me know! Happy shopping.

Have a great weekend and I’ll see you on Tuesday for Craft and chat at 2pm.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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But first are you free on Saturday? and local to Fareham, Hampshire. I have a stall at the Makers Market being held at Fareham Leisure Centre, PO16 7JU 10am-2pm entrance is FREE. There are over 60 stalls! I’ll be selling my retired stamps, dies and punches, alongside promoting my classes and events. It would be lovely to see you!

There is no such thing as invisible glue for vellum! Your best bet is to using a clear adhesive, my favourite is glue dots, but hiding the glue is by far and away gives the “BEST’ result.

For this second card I made a feature of the vellum on the inside. The vellum was 12″ wide and I scored it at 3″, 4″, 5″, 6″, 7″, 8″ and 9″. Just be really careful when you are scoring vellum it tears if you press too hard.

I also talked about the NEW Stampin’ Up! Hybrid ink pad. I promised a review once I had time to test it. Sadly I can’t recommend it to replace Stazon and Memento Black ink at this time. My test showed it had a really long drying time and even when dry it smeared when using blends and water colour. Of course this is my experience and my personal opinion, but I won’t be using the ink in its current form.

Here are all the Stampin’ Up! items I used in the video. Click on the pictures to go shopping in my online store.

Berry Botanical Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

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Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Boutique Blossoms Bundle

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Lovely Stripes 3 D Embossing Folder

[167179]

Fresh Freesia A4 Cardstock

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Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock

[159230]

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[166781]

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

[155611]

Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad

[167679]

2026–2028 In Color™ Butterflies

[167656]

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Simply Shammy

[147042]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[154974]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

I’m thrilled to say we have Christmas and Halloween goodies coming in July! Yes I know its a long way off, but we are almost half way through 2026………. and in my world I’d be happy with Christmas all year round! I’ve placed my pre-order, so expect to see some Christmas projects in early June!

I hope you enjoyed last weeks catch up of Craft and Chats, you have another catch up both this Friday and next Friday, all ready to go. I’m planning on getting Craft and Catch replays out on Wednesday and another creative post on Friday as well moving forwards, so we all have a schedule we can rely on. I just need to get some more videos filmed!

Today is absolutely your last chance to book for my June classes, please don’t miss out.

I hope you have a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend, and I hope to see you on Saturday at the Makers Market! Fareham Leisure Centre 10am-2pm.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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Making a Z Fold card is really straight forward. Make the card size that you prefer and fold the front back, in half.

Here are all the Stampin’ Up! items I used in the video. Click on the pictures to go shopping in my online store.

Lily Of The Valley Bundle (English)

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Valley In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167935]

Blender Pens

[102845]

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

[155611]

Garden Green A4 Card Stock

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Fresh Freesia A4 Cardstock

[155614]

Basic White A4 Cardstock

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Pressed Flower Motifs

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Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Simply Shammy

[147042]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[154974]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

I really appreciate the good wishes sent to me last week. I lost my voice and ended up taking a few days off. I am much improved thank you. I think my body was enforcing a rest! Its been a busy couple of months! Of course that does mean I’m playing catch up, I mean when do we ever actually catch up ??? That said I’ve been promising to sort out blog posts/emails of Craft and Chats that haven’t appeared on my blog yet. I actually finished them today. So you will find 3 Catch Up emails will be coming out in the next couple of weeks so you can see what you’ve missed. I will be sending out normal current Craft and Chats and videos as well.

Brian and I have a rare weekend with nothing planned, which is a good thing because I have 33 bare root plants arriving this afternoon. Not entirely sure where they will go in the garden, but I’m sure we will find space. In other gardening news, I didn’t kill off my Dahlias, so far 2 of the 3 I over wintered have got shoots, so I’m counting that as a win! My cutting flower bed is beginning to take shape with Ranunculus and Alstroemeria, Thank you to Judith for digging up some of her plant for me. Of course all that is dependant on the weather, yesterday it was so cold I had to fire up the log burner, and we’ve had hail 3 days this week!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend whatever you are up to and I’ll be back soon with some more creative inspiration.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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If you have any questions about the projects or the techniques do let me know.

I’ll be back soon with some more creative inspiration.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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Measurements

Card 8 1/4″ x 5 3/4″ with the long edge at the top score at 2″ and 3″ from each edge

Patterned Paper Layers

• Four pieces 1 3/4″ x 5 1/2″
• One piece 2″ x 5 1/2″
• Four pieces 3/4″ x 5 1/2″

Basic White One piece 2″ x 5 1/2″

Let me know if you have any questions about the tutorials or projects. I’ll be back soon with some more creative inspiration.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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So in an effort to get caught up and to share lots of crafting with you, I though I would make a few catch up blog posts on my Craft and Chats. I’m live on Facebook and Youtube every Tuesday at 2pm and I haven’t shared several. Today I have 3 videos to share with all the crafty projects too. The news and updates at the beginning may be out of date so your best bet is to whizz the video 20 minutes or so to the crafting!

Please note : “The hurrier I go, the behinder I get!” is often attributed to Lewis Carroll’s White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, but it doesn’t appear in the book. Its one of those mysteries of where it originated from. But it really does sound like the White Rabbit could have said it!

Measurements

Patterned Paper 6″ x 12″ with the long edge at the top score at 1 3/4″, 4 3/4″ and 7 3/4″
Coloured Card, Patterned Paper, stamped and die cut images to decorate

I’ll be back soon with another Catch up blog post, and in between there will be my regular crafting too! If you have any questions about the tutorials let me know.

Moving forwards my plan is the share crafty projects on a Tuesday and Friday. To give myself the time, I think May will be catching up and then June we will be on a regular schedule. Lets see how we go!

As always I would love to see your crafty makes, please email me pictures, I love to see your creations. If you are happy to share them, please let me know in the email and I’ll add them in to my Craft and Chat too.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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Can you believe its May today? The summer is nearly here! Hurrah!

May of course means new catalogue time, they have all been sent out, so if you haven’t received one and would like one please let me know. Send me an email with your full name address and Postcode and I’ll get one sent out. Tuesday 5th is launch day, so please don’t try and order before then, but……. there is a Flash Sale happening tomorrow 2nd May on selected Memory Keeping and Scrapbooking products, so do check it out and see what’s on sale.

So back to the crafting, I love this card so much, its really quite simple but looks Wow! I used the NEW Bloom Boutique paper, which is all the NEW In colours and the focus of our Craft Together in June! Its amazing, of course I used one of the ones with Hydrangea Hue in it.

Measurements

• Patterned Paper 12″ x 6″ with the long edge at the top score at 4″ and 8″
• Use a pencil to draw a line at 1 1/4″ from each edge with the short side at the top
• Score between the pencil lines at 2″ and 10″ with the long side at the top
• Cut along the pencil lines between the 2″ and the 10″ score lines at the top and bottom
• Fold as shown in the video
• The mats and layers are 3″ x 3 1/2″, 2 3/4″ x 3 1/4″ and 2 1/2″ x 3″ all landscape

Its a bank holiday weekend here in the UK, which means a 3 day weekend! I have a Creative Escape Workshop tomorrow which will be lots of fun, and then its family time. We have got lots of visitors arriving over the next week or so which I’m really looking forward too.

I will be back soon with some more creative inspiration, i know I’m behind in sharing my Craft and Chat videos, so i think I’m going to a few blog post round ups with 2-3 Craft and Chats so you can make sure you haven’t missed any. So watch out for those over the next few weeks.

All of the summer classes and events are now up and available for booking, even some in person evening Christmas Card classes…….. I know its crazy, but you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the dates in your diary. The online classes are up too, including the Summer Retreat. Do check it out!

Have a great weekend, and I’ll be back with some creative inspiration soon.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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If you are visiting my blog for the first time, welcome! I met lots of amazing crafters at the Titchfield Art and Craft show, so I hope you have found me here in this corner of the internet! and if you have visited before, welcome back!!!!

But first a reminder that its double reward points today, tomorrow and Friday! Don’t miss out, make sure to get your order in. Especially since some of my favourite sentiment stamops are in the Last Chance list. When you go to the website, make sure you check out the ‘Deals’ tab.

I made 2 cards one portrait and one landscape. The paper cutting instructions are to fit a 3 3/4″ x 5 1/2″ card layer. Adjust your paper to fit the layers that you are working with.

Measurements

Portrait card
Patterned Paper 3 1/4″ x 5 1/4″
Cut in order 3/4″, 1 3/4″ and you are left with 3/4″

Landscape Card
Patterned Paper 4 3/4″ x 3 1/2″
Cut in order 3/4″, 1″, 1 1/4″, 1″ and you are left with 3/4″

I will be back soon with some more creative inspiration, have fun withy our crafting and remember to send me pictures of your projects I love to see them!

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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The box is made using a 6″ x 6″ piece of Card, but of course you could use patterned paper as well. I’ve added the measurements along with some pictures of the score lines and cutting information to help you follow along.

Measurements

6″ x 6″
Line up as shown on the scoreboard diagonally, score at 2 1/2″, 4 1/2″, 7 1/2″ and 9 1/2″
Turn and score at 3 1/4″, 5 1/4″, 6 3/4″ and 8 3/4″

Have fun with your crafting, I’ll be back soon with some more creative inspiration.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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So what is Paper Pumpkin??? Well I have all the details below and a video showcasing this amazing new subscription from Stampin’ Up!

These are the wonderful cards you will make with the April paper Pumpkin kit, 3 each of 3 designs, or change it up and express your creativity. I’ll be sharing some alternate projects with you in the next couple of weeks.

Now you only have until the 10th April to order your subscription. I recommend you select the Pay as you go option, that means you don’t have to worry about subscribing every month. Of course you can pause or cancel at any time.

There are lots of great reasons to give this a try!

• You will receive something new to create every month. It is a gift and a surprise all rolled into one.
• It is an ideal opportunity to carve out some time for yourself, crafting is good for the soul.
• Kits include all supplies needed (adhesives, envelopes, etc.) and easy-to-follow instructions.
• Sign up once and the kit automatically ships with no additional shipping charges.
• Log in to skip a month or cancel your subscription with no penalty charges.
• A Crafting Community: Connect with fellow subscribers, discover alternate samples, and share creative ideas.
• Everything is in the box, perfect for crafting on the go without taking up too much space.

We are going to have so much fun with this Red Box of creativity, I’m so excited to be sharing this with you and of course sharing alternative projects and my crafty creations with you.

If you have any questions or need more information please let me know. I’ll be back soon with some more creative inspiration.

Upcoming Events and Classes – Please note booking closes on 20th August for ALL September classes.

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 1st September
• Creative Escape Workshop – In Person – Catisfield Memorial Hall 2pm – 5pm Saturday 5th September
• Craft with Amanda Live on YouTube Thursday 17th September 7.30pm – Exclusive class for my customers
• Evening Christmas Card Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 24th September
• Craft Together Online Class – Autumn dates coming soon!

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