Rubber Stamping Workshops

Christmas Wreath

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:38:00 +0000

No, I'm not wishing the year away & starting my Christmas projects early! This is a wreath I made before Christmas, but never got round to showing it off!

It was easy to make, but quite time consuming! I've used Stampin' Up! products where possible, including the gorgeous Cherry Cobbler ink - my favourite red!

The wreath has now been carefully packed away, ready for display when Christmas finally does arrive this year!

There's No Place Like Home

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:09:00 +0000

Morning! Just a quick post today to show you a project I made last year - There's No Place Like Home.

This is made using an empty wooden embellishment container - it was already painted grey, so I just added some background paper, cut up a stamped image into 9 equal squares & added some lace & embellishments!

I love how it's turned out - I've been making quite a few home decor items recently, as sometimes it's nice to make something for yourself to keep!

My Latest Creation...

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:01:00 +0000

Inspired by Maxine (of Maxine's Melange, which is now closed), I have created my version of the chair pin cushion:

The chair is from a doll's house furniture set, made from MDF, that I had to build! I then painted it with white acrylic as the base coats, then a couple of coats of antique white & finished off with a coat of gold Spray & Sparkle.

The cushion has been made using Stampin' Up!s Spice Cake designer fabric & the cotton reel has been made using chipboard, card & Stampin' Up!s Spice Cake designer series paper. I think the delicate patterns & colours really suit this type of project.

I've really enjoyed making this & it's inspired me to move on to other miniature projects. I'm currently making a dresser! I'll post some pics when I've finished it.

Let me know if you fancy making something like this & I'll arrange a class!

Hostess Bonus Promotion

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:09:00 +0000

Dates: 1 November – 15 December 2011

Details: Hostesses who host a £300+ workshop from 1 November – 15 December, will receive the Paisley Petals Bundle Set and a package of Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper—up to a £33.90 value–for FREE in addition to the regular hostess benefits!

Qualifying hostesses can choose between the wood- or clear-mount Paisley Petals Set.

Click the image above for full details.

New Stampers 10 Club starting....

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:29:00 +0000

A new Stampers 10 club will be starting soon (as soon as we have enough members sign up!). This is your chance to earn hostess benefits without the hassle of hosting a workshop. All you have to do to take part is purchase a minimum of £15 of Stampin' Up! products each month for 10 months. That's a couple of jumbo wheels or a stamp set or some inks.....etc. etc. It's a great way of building up your Stampin' Up! stash without breaking the bank AND you get to be the "virtual hostess" for one of the months, earning hostess pounds to spend in the catalogue.

Here’s how it works:

When you host a workshop, you need a minimum of £150 in sales to qualify for hostess benefits

· In a Stampers 10 club there are 10 members

· The club runs for 10 months

· Each member agrees to spend a minimum of £15 per month, before postage (which is 50p per month)

· Each month a different club member is chosen to be the hostess

· You do not actually have to host a workshop – it’s like having a virtual party

· When it’s your turn to be the hostess, you are guaranteed to receive a minimum of £25 in hostess pounds to spend on anything in the catalogue, including the exclusive, hostess-only specially-priced products. Click here to see more about hostess benefits.

· You’ll also get a free copy of the catalogue, if you don’t already have one

It’s that simple!

Just think – hostess benefits without having to clean your house, prepare food or invite guests…what a deal! Membership DOES have its benefits!

If you’re interested, please contact us as soon as possible to take advantage of this great opportunity.

Please note that you will be required to sign a Stampers 10 club agreement in order to participate.

Click here to view a sample Stampers 10 Club Agreement (pdf format).

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. Don't forget to click the "contact us" link above if you're interested in joining - then I can get the paperwork off to you & we can get the club going!

Jingle....Jingle....It's that time of year again!!

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Our workshop calendar has just been updated with lots of new festive workshops & they'll suit all abilities. There's lots of card making workshops, gift making, decorations, bags, tags & more! Pop along to see our workshop schedule here - there's something for everyone!

Hope to see you at a workshop soon!

Book your Stampin' Up! workshop today!

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:06:00 +0000

I'm taking workshop bookings today so if you fancy an afternoon or evening of stamping, creative fun with your friends, then get in touch! Earn free Stampin' Up! goodies! Click the image to find out more about hosting a workshop.

Be Part of the In Colour Crowd!

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:52:00 +0000

A new Idea Book & Catalogue means new In Colors—a collection of fresh and trendy colours that are introduced each year. And during October, you can get select 2011-2013 In Color products for FREE when you join the Stampin’ Up! family!

Join in October and get the Card Stock and Classic Pad In Color Kit—containing five Classic Stampin’ Pads and an assortment of A4 card stock in Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, and Island Indigo—absolutely FREE!

Click the image to find out more!

New 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Catalogue is Here!

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:29:00 +0000

The new 2011-2012 catalogue has arrived & it's full of fantastic great new products. Go on....take a peek!! Click the main image to find out more or click the catalogue image in the right hand column to view the new Stampin' Up! catalogue online.

The Mini's Here!

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:10:00 +0000

At last - the 2011 Mini Catalogue has arrived! Full of great new products, you won't want to miss taking a look. Like die cutting? Stampin' Up! have teamed up with Sizzix & now bring you the Big Shot plus fabulous exclusive dies that you can't get anywhere else. Plus lots of new stamp sets, papers, accessories.....!! Click the main image to view the mini in pdf format. Contact me anytime to place an order! Shirley

Sale-a-Bration 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:22:00 +0000

It's that time of year again - Sale-a-Bration time - where you can earn free stamp sets!! Yay!!

Get FREE stamp sets by doing any of the following:

Spend

You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you spend £45 on Stampin' Up! merchandise (product sales before shipping and handling). There's no limit—for every £45 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!

Host

You'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set when you host a workshop of at least £300 (product sales before handling and shipping)—this is in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

Join

During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set—a value of up to £44.95—from our current Idea Book and Catalogue!

The Sale-A-Bration promotion starts on 30 December 2010 and runs through 28 February 2011, so don't miss your chance to earn free products! Contact us today to book your workshop or learn more about this promotion. We have a full-colour Sale-A-Bration brochure full of beautiful project ideas you can make using these limited-edition Sale-A-Bration sets. You can also view the Sale-A-Bration brochure online.

Stampin' Up! Christmas Bundle Promotion

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:58:00 +0000

The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in & Christmas is creeping closer & closer......... but to cheer you up, order some qualifying goodies for making your Christmas cards & Stampin' Up! will include some FREE ribbon in your order! Yay!!

Click on the image for more information & thanks for looking!

Shirley

Now Accepting Credit Cards!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:57:00 +0000

Great news!!! You can now pay for your Stampin' Up! goodies via credit card! Yay!!

For full details & Q&As, click the credit card logos.

Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:38:00 +0000

It's here at last! The new catalogue is now out & it's full of new products & lovely new colours! Click the image to view the catalogue online.

Now would be a great time for you to host a home workshop, which gives you the chance to earn FREE products & brand new hostess sets! Contact me for further information.

Last Chance

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:31:00 +0000

You may have seen this article in the September newsletter, but just in case you missed it, this is your last chance to purchase some of Stampin' Up!'s great products.

With the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue just around the corner, it’s time to bid a fond farewell to several of Stampin' Up!'s favourite stamps and accessories in order to make room for exciting new products. Items on the Last Chance List are only available while supplies last. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Plus, in a rare promotion, select retiring products are up to 50 percent off! Don’t miss this last chance to get them. Click the image above to view more information and to see the list (pdf format).

I'll be placing an order on 28/9/10, so you have until then to get your orders & payment to me. Email me to place an order.

Thanks in advance!

Shirley

Open House Sunday 27th June

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:59:00 +0000

I'm having an Open House on Sunday 27th June, where I'll be demonstrating 3 of Stampin' Up!s new colours, showing what's happening with the planned colour renovation & there'll be a free make & take project, as well as refreshments & a chance to win some gorgeous stamp sets. I'll also be offering a fantastic deal on some of the retiring colour products. The event is free, so come along & see the lovely new colours!

Although this is an Open House event, there'll be 2 main sessions - 2-4pm & 7-9pm. If you'd like to attend this event, please either register online on our events page, or email me, detailing which session you'd like to attend. I'd love to see as many of you as possible! Click here to visit the workshop schedule page.

Shirley

Extra Hostess Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:33:00 +0000

Extra! Extra! Stampin’ Up! hostesses get extra hostess rewards 1 June-31 July, in addition to the already fantastic hostess benefits!

From 1 June-31 July, Stampin’ Up! hostesses can earn an EXTRA £20 to use toward Stampin’ Up! products of their choice when they host a workshop totaling £250 or more in product sales!
This extra benefit is in addition to the standard hostess benefits they receive when they host a workshop.

These hostess rewards are only one benefit of hosting a workshop. When you host a workshop, you also get to spend time with friends and family, as well as learn exciting new crafting techniques and project ideas from your personal stamping expert. Contact me to discuss hosting your own Stampin' Up! workshop.

New Products

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Sat, 01 May 2010 13:07:00 +0000

Beginning 1 May 2010, you’ve got eleven new products from Stampin’ Up! to choose from! With three exclusive new colours, along with coordinating card stock and Designer Series paper, your creative possibilities are endless!

If you like ribbon, grab some gorgeous polka dot grosgrain while stocks last plus there's some lovely designer series paper called Cottage Wall. The 3 new colours will be making it into the next catalogue - there's a massive colour shake up on the way, but more on that over the coming months. Click on the image above for full details of the offer.

If you'd like to order any of the new products - or any products from the main or mini catalogues, then just contact me!

Shirley

New Stampin' Up! 2010 Mini Catalogue

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:12:00 +0000

The 2010 Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogue is here!! Hurray!! It's jam packed with lovely stamp sets, papers, embellishments & more - click the image to see the online version or contact me if you'd like a "proper" copy sent to you.

I have the 2nd of my mini catalogue launch parties tonight & I have lots of photos to upload, as I haven't posted in a while, so be prepared for a few catch up posts over the coming days!

I hope you love the mini as much as I do! If you'd like to earn some free goodies & one of our lovely hostess sets, then contact me about hosting your own Stampin' Up! home workshop.

Shirley

Stampin' Up! March Offer - Perfect Pair promotion

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:48:00 +0000

Dates: 1 - 31 March 2010

Details: Buy a qualifying stamp set and receive the coordinating punch for 20 percent off! Plus, be the first to purchase the brand-new Full Heart punch—now available in the United Kingdom for one month only (or while supplies last)!

Click here to view full details of the qualifying stamp sets

New Clubs

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:09:00 +0000

We have some new clubs at Rubber Stamping Workshops!

Altrincham Rubber Stamping Group
We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month, between 7-9pm, to share ideas & work on projects. Most people either bring projects to work on or purchase some card or a kit while at the meeting. There are many stamps & tools available for use, including Stampin' Up! products. There are products available to purchase at the meeting, eg. club kits, card, paper, embellishments & anyone interested in buying Stampin' Up! products can also place orders, as there's an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator on site. We also meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month for a full day meeting. This runs from 10am to 4pm & a small project is included in the price. Lunch isn't included, so please bring your own.

Technique Club
As it's name suggests, this club is all about learning stamping techniques! Over time, you'll build up a fantastic technique portfolio, with step-by-step instructions plus a completed sample made by you! You'll also learn how to put these techniques into practice by creating projects at each meeting using your newly learned technique. The club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, between 7-9.30pm.

At the meeting, you will receive step-by-step instructions & you'll make a sample to attach to your instructions & file in your folder. You'll then make some projects using the technique you've just learned. The cost per monthly meeting is £10, which includes refreshments, printed instructions, page protector (for filing) & all materials & equipment needed to make the sample & projects. You'll also receive full tuition on how to perform the technique.

Can't make the meeting? Not a problem - either collect your missed packs in person, or download the technique from this site. You can also be a virtual member & just download the techniques. You'll miss out on the fun of being taught the technique & making the projects, but you'll still get the step-by-step instructions & photos of some great samples.

Shoe Box Swap Club
If you've never been to a shoe box swap, then you don't know what you're missing! You simply design a project and prepare enough supplies for everyone in attendance to re-create it! You bring the stamps, ink, card, paper, embellishments and any "special" adhesive needed (like glue dots or Crystal Effects) in a shoebox or similar container, then rotate the boxes around the room completing each others' projects! We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7-9.30pm.

Chat & Challenge
Come along & have a cuppa & a chat with other local crafters, while indulging your competitive side with our crafting challenge! Each month we'll be offering a different challenge for you to join in with. This could be a sketch, a colour inspiration, using a particular tool, stamp or embellishment....we have a large range of challenges to keep you busy for months to come!

We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month, between 7-9pm.

Click on any of the titles to view full details of each club. Contact me if you're interested in joining any of the clubs!

Information Needed

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:43:00 +0000

Hope you are all crafting in the warm while it's so cold outside.

Sorry - I know I've asked you some of these questions before, but I seem to have lost my data (long story but I've had a few problems with my laptop & have had to restore it back & have lost some data along the way - nothing for anyone to worry about).

Please could you complete as much of the following as you feel happy with & email it back to me. This data is purely for my own records & no information is ever passed onto anyone or any 3rd party. Once received, this data will not be stored on my web server - only on my laptop & backup disc, so should be unavailable to hackers. Hopefully this gives you peace of mind that the information you send back to me is safe! Here are the questions:

Name:
Address:
City:
County:
Postcode:
Birthday (if happy to do so, please include the year - this is purely so I know if you have a special birthday coming up & I only want this day/date for card sending purposes):
Crafting likes (up to 5 things):

Crafting dislikes (up to 5 things):

Things you'd like to see in upcoming newsletters & workshops:

Any other comments - please feel free to say anything here - your feedback is invaluable & is much appreciated:

Sale-A-Bration Event Make & Takes

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:03:00 +0000

These are the Make & Take projects from my Sale-A-Bration event. The top picture shows the "Winter Warmer", which is a hot chocolate sachet, a packet of mini marshmallows & a stirrer - perfect for the snowy evenings we've been having recently!

The 2nd & 3rd pictures show a Ferrero Rocher treat holder, made using DSP, a punched scallop circle & some grosgrain ribbon. These would be great as wedding/party favours, as you could easily match the party colour scheme.

The 4th & 5th pictures show a lolly holder - this is cased from Jo (Jomumof4 on ILWS), another UK demo, but I've changed the top slightly so that it could be used for boys as well as girls. Very quick & easy to do - & a great way of using up your card & paper scraps! The DSP part of the holder, where the lolly is, can be held together with brads or with glue dots. I've used glue dots, as I thought it was a safer option for children. Thanks for the idea, Jo!

Sale-a-Bration Good Neighbors Samples

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:49:00 +0000

These are the samples I made for my Sale-a-Bration event, using the Good Neighbors set. The cards are 3x3 & the house is the box that the cards & envelopes are stored in - access is via the roof! Apologies for the quality of the photos - I didn't have good lighting.

Sale-A-Bration Event Thursday 28/1/10

noreply@blogger.com (Shirley) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:50:00 +0000

I've just emailed the invites to my Sale-A-Bration event which is happening next Thursday evening, 28th Jan, 7-9.30pm. This will be a FREE evening of fun, with drinks, nibbles, Make & Takes, games, gifts, a raffle & more! I can't wait & hope that lots of you can make it!

If you haven't received an invite & would like to come, please contact me.

Thanks!

Shirley