Last Minute Candy Wrappers

Hiya,

Hope you are all prepared for Christmas. Here are some last minute gifts that I made for neighbours. I used the candy wrapper die and put little chocolate eclairs inside them. I just decorated the outside with patterned paper. You could add some ribbon as well if you wanted to.

I think these are great as little treats to give away in kids party bags. You could also you them as place name holders at the dinner table as well as double as pudding.

Well that just leaves me to wish you all a great Christmas.

Take care

Ashee

Christmas Card Share

Hello,

Sorry it has been so long since I last updated. I have been quite busy making all my Christmas Cards and presents.I manged to get all my cards out to South Africa on time and they have arrived safely so I am pleased.

Here is the card I made for my work colleagues. I used whisper white card stock as the base and then Not Quite Navy as the background colour. The stamp set is Christmas Deer - 128144. I used Bashful Blue to ink around the stamp.

 

 

I have done a recent order with Stampin' Up! and am doing a You Tube video which I will be posting in the  next couple of days.

 

Hope all your preparations for Christmas are going well.

 

Ashee xx

Card Share

Hiya,

Sorry it has been so long since I have been on. I have been busy making Christmas cards to send to my family back in South Africa. Unfortunately due to the cost of postage I had to keep the cards very plain and simple as too much paper adds so much to the cost. Already each card cost me £1.28 to post!! That is more than the card cost to make.

This is a card we made recently in card club.  It is very simple, just layering coloured cardstock with whisper white. The stamp is Just Believe. It is a wonderful nature orientated stamp set that can be used for both Spring and Autumn cards.

I am starting to make all my Christmas cards for work and the UK. I will show you some samples soon. I promise!!!

Take care

Ashee xx

Stampin' Up! Convention 2012 - Mainz Germany

Hiya,

I am back from Convention. What a blast! I had an amazing time and got some lovely stamp sets all FREE. Convention this year was in Mainz, Germany. Convention was in the Rheingoldhalle which is situated on the banks of the Rhine River. It was beautiful to be able to walk alone such a river and think of the wonderful history associated with it.

Unfortunately we didn't have very good weather for convention and it rained every day!! I did manage to take photos of the hall and river though.

This is a view of the Rheinegoldhalle from the back. The front backed on to a main road.

 

 

 

Here is a photo of across the Rhine from the convention centre. As you can see the weather was quite tempestuous.  Below is another photo of the Rhine.

 

 

 

This was taken on Friday morning when the weather improved for a couple of minutes.

 

Well I had a lovely time in Germany but it was very tiring and I am glad to be back home in good old London town. Well my last bit of news is that Stampin' Up! Convention is coming back to UK. Next year Convention is going to be in Manchester. Of course you can only attend if you are a demonstrator. If you want to learn more about being a demonstrator with Stampin up please do contact me.

 

I'll be back later this week with more news about convention.

 

 

Take care

 

Ashee





Christmas Card Share - Snowflake Card

Here is another great card we made at my upline's card club. You can see her blog hereThis card uses the Bigz Snow Flurry die and early expresso tulle ribbon from the winter catalogue. I have cut out the snowflake twice and off set each one on top of each one. The brown tulle is lovely and soft and has a scalloped edge. It looks great on cards and can be gathered to give a ruffled effect.

Christmas Card Share

Hiya,

I wanted to share this gorgeous card we made at my upline, Karen Gilchrist's card club. You can view her blog here.

This uses what has been termed the "triple stamping" technique. The card uses 3 pieces of white card each a little bigger than each other. These 3 pieces of card are all stamped together at the same time and then matted onto coloured cardstock and layered on top of each other on a red base card. The stamp set used is Snowflake Soiree - 127925 and the sentiment stamp is Greetings of the Season - 128033 both from the Autumn / Winter Catalogue.

I am off to quarterly team training so have been making swaps by the "bucket load"!! I will post what I have made soon.

Take care

Ashee

Paper Flower

Hello,

I just wanted to share with you this lovely paper flower I made recently. I used Stampin' Up!'s designer series paper stack- Pumpkin Pie. I punched out the shape using the 2 3/8 inches scalloped punch. I punched out 8 of these shapes. I then inked the edges in tangerine tango with a sponge dauber. I cut in the scalloped circle at each scallop to create individual petals. Make sure you don't cut al the way into the centre of the scallop. Using the sylus from the scoreboard and a foam mat such as Stampin' Pierce Mat i shaped each petal individually by pressing the stylus down in circles until the petal and curled up into a shape I was happy with. I did this to all 8 scallops. I then attached each on top of each other using a brad. I sprayed the flower with water to make the petals easier to mould. After moulding, heat to set your flower or leave to dry naturally.

Here is a picture of my flower.

 

 

Here is a list of the products I used:

 

Brights Designer Series Paper Stack - 117155

2 3/8" scallop circle punch - 118874

Tangerine Tango Stamp Pad - 126946

Simply Scored Stylus - 125624

Stampin' Pierce Mat - 126199

Sponge Daubers - 102892



Stampin' Spritzer - 126185
Bright Brads - 119740

Hope you liked it. As ever if you want to order anything please contact me.

Take care

Ashee

Rosette Flower Tutorial

Hello everyone,

I have been busy make flower rosettes, I have made smaller ones and layered them on top of larger ones. i have been using  the great new Stampin' Up! scoreboard as well as Designer Stack paper to make these. These are very easy to make and don't need a special die. You can make them in whatever colour you want so they can perfectly co-ordinate with your project. You can make them whatever size you want. These would look great as well made into napkin holders.

Ashee

 

 

New Catalogue out!!!

Hiya,

Stampin' Up!'s new annual catalogue launched on Monday 1st October. You can see the catalogue here . This catalogue is much bigger than the old one, about double the size!! There are load of new products to choose from. The difficult part is what to get as I want it all. You can order a paper copy of the catalogue from me. The cost is £5.00.

This is a great time to join Stampin' Up! You can pick your own starter kit from the new catalogue up to the value of £130 plus you get £45.00 worth of free business supplies. That makes a total kit of 175 but you only have to pay £99.00. I think that is great deal.

If you sign up in October or November you will also be able to choose a free pack of Designer Series Paper AND get another pack free every month for the first six months.

If you want to know more give me a call on 07900827036 or email me at ashee.ahmad@btinternet.com.

Autumn is here!!! - Card Share

Hiya,

Sorry it has been a while since I updated. I have uploaded a new video on my You Tube channel showing my haul from Stampin' Up!'s retired list. I also have a card share using some of the products on the retired list. The old catalogue will retire on Sunday and on Monday 1st October we will have the new one with loads of wonderful new goodies!!

Below is an autumnal card saying goodbye to the old catalogue. I have listed underneath the products used and their replacements in the new catalogues. I fussy cut the leaves and mounted them on dimensionals to make them stand out.

Products used:

• Whisper White cardstock - 106549
• Pumpkin Pie designer stack paper - 117155
• Autumn Splendor - 116503 - Retiring - Could use Wonderfall - 128087 from the new Autumn / Winter catalogue - you can also buy the co-ordinating bigz die autumn accents - 127812 to go with this set
• Happiness Shared - 117038 - Could use Full of Blessings - 128078 from the new Autumn / Winter catalogue

Here is the link to my You Tube channel.

Hope you enjoy!! As always if you want to order anything send me a message to ashee.ahmad@btinternet.com and I will respond asap.

Have a good week!!

Ashee

Haul Video

Hello,

I just wanted to point you in the direction of my You Tube channel. I have posted a haul video showing the goodies I purchased from the new Autumn / Winter catalogue. The new catalogue launched on Saturday 1st September. You can view it here . The new annual catalogue launches on the 1st October so watch this space for more news. I have completed another order and the box arrived yesterday. I haven't opened it as yet but will do another video when I do.

Hope you all have a good weekend crafting.

Ashee

Winter Wonderland - Card Share

Hi Folks,

I have put in my order with Stampin' Up! for stamp sets that are being retired and of course I can't live with out!!! I thought since I am buying more goodies I better try and use some of the things I already have. ( Trying to justify to myself that I use all that I buy. LOL!!)

Here is a card that I made today.

I used some whisper white card sock for the base and the layered it with some Tempting Turquoise striped paper from the Patterns Design Series Paper Stack. The stamp set that I have used is Lovely as a Tree. I have then used my sponges to distress the edges with Bashful Blue ink. I then have finished it off with some Bashful Blue grosgrain ribbon. I coloured some of the grass with Stampin' Up! markers.

• Whisper White Card sock - 106549
• Brights Paper Stack -  117155
• Lovely as a Tree stamp set - 101223
• Sponge Daubers - 102892
• Bashful Blue ink pad - 105209
• Bashful Blue 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - 124324

The new Autumn / Winter catalogue has lots of products for the autumn as well as Christmas so take a peek and get ahead of the game making your cards for Christmas.

Take care

Ashee

Retired Lists are here!!!!

The current Stampin' Up! catalogue and idea book retires at the end of September. There are quite a few stamps sets, punches, stamp pads and paper being retired. These are only available while stocks last and are on a first come, first served basis. In addition some of these items are available at a DISCOUNTED rate. You can see the full retired list here . There are two retired lists one for stamps and one for everything else including stamp pads and punches.

Many of the ink pads are discounted as Stampin' Up! are changing from felt to a firmer foam. Many other products are changing include the Stampin Scrub which is getting bigger.

12x12 textured card stock is being retired and the 12x12 smooth card stock will also only be available in certain colours. You need order before there is none left.

IN ADDITION the new Autumn / Winter catalogue launches today and is full of scrumptious goodies. You can view this by clicking here .

The new in colours are also available to order to coordinate with the launch of the new catalogue.

If you want to order all Stamin' Up! products through me. Please contact me ashee.ahmad@btinternet.com or on 07900827036 and leave a message and I will get back to you ASAP.

Long Time Ago

Hiya,

Sorry it has been so long since I updated here. Life got in the way of crafting unfortunately. My first Stampin' Up! demonstrator order did arrive and I made a video on You Tube showing what I got. I will link it below. I am going to try and organise my first home workshop showcasing all the new goodies that I have got. I live in West London and if you want to come and stamp, scrapbook and have tea then let me know. I attended card club this week with my upline and will show you in the next few posts the items we made.

Hope you are all enjoying the Olympics. So happy for the silver for the eventing team and all the golds for the cycling.

Take care all.

Ashee

My First Demo Order!!!

Hiya,

Sorry I haven't been on in a while. Work has been busy. Everyone in finance is being moved from Kensington to Hammersmith so we are madly trying to scan our paperwork and pack up. I have been in the same office for 10 years so it is a bit like moving house. Not fun!!!

So yesterday I decided to do my first Stampin' Up! order as a demonstrator. It is huge order. I don't think I will ever do one as big again but I wanted to take advange of some of the special offers going at the moment. As I spent over £400 I could get ANY TWO items from the catalogue half price as well as not £60 but £90!!! worth of free goodies of MY choice from the catalogue.

I should hopefull get it sometime this week and will post a YOU TUBE video to show my goodies. I will also put on some of the projects I make when I get a chance to play with them.

I also went to a Stampin' Up! card club in Heston this week and will show you some of the things we made.

As you know I was going to host a club afternoon on 30th June but will have to cancel this unfortunatley as that is the weekend we are moving from Kensington to Hammersmiths so won't have time to prepare. I am going to reschedule for a date in July but will let you all know nearer the time.

best wishes for the week ahead

Ashee

Jubilee Weekend!!!

I hope everyone has been having a nice weekend and hasn't got too wet in the horrid weather. I made of cards today which I have shared on my you tube channel. I have used various products from Stampin' Up!!. If you want more details of the products used you can email at ashee.ahmad@btinternet.com I am planning to do another Stampin' Up! order in the next couple of weeks and will do another haul video when I receive it.

More soon.

Ashee

Workshop / Club Date

Hello,

Hope everyone had a good weekend.  I am going to try and host a card club / workshop on Saturday 30th June at 2.30pm here in West London. If you are interested please contact me. My email is ashee.ahmad@btinternet.com

I will be showcasing some of the new stamps and we will be making some cards for you to take home.

Have a great week.

Ashee

Chelsea Flower Show

I am knackered today. I went to the Chelsea Flower Show yesterday. We were there from 8am to 5.30pm. We did manage to see everything but am paying for it today. Glad that I am at home today. It was a great day though. I took tons and tons of photos. There is absolutely no way that I am scrapbooking them all. Over 800 photos!!!!

I have just finished scrapping last year's Chelsea photos and that was only 350 of them. I think therefore that I am going to take a break from scrapping and make some cards or do some colouring in with my markers.

Not sure if anyone is reading this. Please leave comments. I am planning to hold a workshop / card club in June if anyone wants to attend. Please let me know so I can arrange a date.

Take care

Ashee

So I have managed to upload my haul video at last, It took me a couple of attempts. It is only when you lay out all your goodies in front of you that you realise how much you actually have!! I have inserted the video here or you can watch it on my you tube channell coolio1978. Please subscribe for regular updates.

Best wishes for the next week.

Ashee

End of the Week

So glad that is Friday!!! I have the weekend all to me. I am going to open my box of goodies from Stampin' Up! tomorrow. I have been saving it so that I can enjoy, rather than being too tired to care. I have also been looking at the summer min catalogue and making my wish list. Yes wish list!!! Nearly anything can go on the wish list, just a case of whittling it down to reasonable amount that my bank balance can withstand.

I am on leave next week so am going to try and make some cards. Will show you samples later on.

Have a good weekend everyone!!!

Convention

As you know, I am a new demonstrator and as part of Stampin' Up's offer have been able to register free for convention, which is a saving of £149.00!!! Convention this year is in Mainz. Luckily I have some nectar points so will be able to use those to get to Frankfurt and back. I am busy looking at hotels, think I might go for a smarter one as not having to pay for travel. I am really looking forward to going, only trouble is it is in November.

On the postive side I got my email yesterday telling me that my starter pack from Stampin' Up! was on its way to me. It has arrived now!!! I have resisted opening it as I want to do a haul video and show you guys all the goodies I have got.

I do like receiving nice big parcels. Feels like Christmas!!!

That is all for now, watch out for my video either on here or on You Tube under coolio1978

Bye Bye

Ashee

I have recently become an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Stampin’ Up! are an American company that specialise in producing high quality products to meet your every paper crafting, scrapbooking and card making needs. They produce unique stamp sets either available as wood mounts or clear cling mounts. Stampin’ Up products can only be purchased through an independent demonstrator such as myself.

Please click on the following link to view their main catalogue as well as their summer mini one. If you want to order anything please contact me. http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/eng/543.asp

Orders shipped to your home are delivered by UPS at the rate of £4.95 per order.

I live in Gunnersbury, West London and I am planning to host workshops at my house in the near future. If you are interested in attending please contact me at ashee.ahmad@btinternet.com

Rubber stamping is an amazing hobby. It is very therapeutic and allows you to create some wonderful cards that are personal and unique. Imagine never having to buy another card again as you can make you own for a fraction of the cost.