Due to a few gliches in the system, Stampin' Up! have extended their FREE SHIPPING by one more day.

If you would like to order something that is less than £60 and are happy to collect from the Craft Room, I shall be very happy to place your order this evening at 4pm along with a few things that I need.    Alternatively should you have £60 worth of goodies that you would like, why not get it delievered direct to your home.

Dont forget that as it is Bonus Days during the month of July, you will get a £4.50 voucher for every order of £45.

Just click on the image below and it will open up in a new window.  Should you need any help please, do get in touch.  All my details are below.

 

 

DAY TWO HUNDRED AND TWO -

Good morning.  It was a 3.50am start today so a nanny nap or two will be taking place in between Sunday lunch and visitors.

I spent some time catching up on Stampin' Up! yesterday so I think I am back up to speed again.  I am so pleased to let you know that this Tuesday (well 11pm Monday until 10.59pm Tuesday), there is a one day FREE SHIPPING event from Stampin' Up!

You are very welcome to visit the shop at traceyrossos.stampinup.net and place your order if you are after £60 or more worth of lovely crafting products.  Alternatively, get in touch with me if your order is less than £60 and I will happily pop it through with a few other smaller orders I have.  

Dont forget, if your order is for £45 or more you will get a voucher worth £4.50 off in August due to the Bonus Days promotion.  Any queries, please do get in touch.

 

 

 

If you would like to place an order online, you can click on the image below and a new window will open up and you can have a browse through the shop.  Obviously, if you would like any help please, do get in touch with me.  My contact details are at the end of the post.

 

It was son in laws birthday whilst we were away and this is the card that I took with me to give to him.  

 

It is a retired stamp set but seems to go down very well with the chaps in my life.  Lots of folk ask me to make this type of card for them so it will be a 'keeper' stamp set.  Do you have favourite stamps that you use over and over again?

I am off to a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator get together at the end of the week so today I shall start making some cards to swap with other other demonstrators.  I am quite excited about going.  I can tell you more about it when I get back.  

 

Thank you so much for having a read today, hope you have a super Sunday.  Tracey x

 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

I would love to hear from you.

 

DAY TWO HUNDRED AND ONE - Panda Friends

 

Good morning.  We are now back home after a wonderful holiday in Cyprus.

Lots of gliches in the internet systems and posts that were planned never got published.  Internet was hit and miss and to be honest, life was rather hectic, so a bit of catching up to do over the weekend with regards to letting you know what is happening in the Stampin' Up! world as well as my little world.

I am really pleased to say that mother and Alexandros (we can call him Alex) are both doing very well. So proud of Katerina being a super mum, hubby is a definate hands on amazing dad and Sophia is a wonderful Aunty.  I have had quite a few cuddles and it wasnt that easy to leave them all behind.  Katerina doesnt want photos putting on the internet but I shall be very happy to share those that I have with folk as I see them.

We got back home very early on Thursday morning after delays but its nice to be home.  I thought we were home on Wednesday opps.  Only had a few hours sleep before Thursday got into full swing and then yesterday I was up at 4am again.  I know my body clock is all over the place but a 3am start this morning was a little too much so at 6am, I went back to bed for a couple of hours.  So I shall now glide into the weekend at a slow pace.

I had already planned a Kit Night for last night  and we had an amazing get together putting together lots of Stampin' Up!  kits.

Here are some of the photos of some of the kits.  We sit and chat, laugh a lot and get the kits done in between.  It was rather warm last night though so not as productive as normal.  

The next Kit Night get together will be on Friday 9th August and you more than welcome to come along to join us.  We shall be in The Craft Room, Derby and meet up at 6pm until 9pm ish.  If you have a kit or two just bring them along or I am more than happy to get one ordered for you.  To see all the kits available please click on the image below and a new window will open up for you to have a browse through.  

There will be a new tab appear on top of the blog over the weekend with details of all the kits.  

I put a kit togeteher called Panda Friends and at £14 I am really pleased with it.

 

I didnt add any sentiments nor embellishments, I will add those as and when I need them.  I can then pick a sentiment for the ocassion and I may not want embleshiments if the card is to be sent to a little one. 

 

Well I had best get on with my day, thank you so much for having a read.  Tracey x

 

 

 Bonus Days are here until the end of the month,  You can earn a £4.50  coupon for every £45  you spend during July. Then you redeem your coupons in August!  

If you would like to place an order online, you can click on the image below and a new window will open up and you can have a browse through the shop.  Obviously, if you would like any help please, do get in touch with me.  My contact details are below.

Hostess code for July

Have you managed to get your hands on a new 2024-2025 Stampin' Up! catalogue?  

If you havent you are most welcome to pop into the Craft Room, Derby and pick one up but in the meantime, have a browse through the one below. You can then get in touch so we can arrange for you to get a proper copy if you would like one.

 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

I would love to hear from you.

 

 

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SIX - Layers of Beauty

Good morning.  I spy a few clouds which are very welcome as it is a tad warm already.  I was up at the crack of dawn today, well actually it was slightly before.

I took this around 5.30ish when everywhere was quiet and extremely still.  It's a great way to start the day.  After a wonderful yet hectic day yesterday, not a lot will be happening today.  Hope to get for a paddle, have some lovely food this evening and of course, see the family.   

 

This is a card with a coloured card base, Melon Mambo.  I think it would work with lots of colours. 

The large stamped image is from the Layers of Beauty stamp set which has been stamped, in black, onto a panel of Basic White card.  This has then been layered onto Basic Black card stock.  Both of these were then adhered to the Melon Mambo card base.  Another image was stamped onto Watercolour Card and then coloured in using the Watercolour Pencils that Stampin' Up! have.  Of course, Melon Mambo was the colour used and then it was fussy cut out, placed on dimensionals and added to the card panel.  The sentiment was stamped and cut out to complete the card.  Paula created this at one of our get togethers.  If you would like to make this card as well as another two using the stamp stamp set, do let me know as I am organising. a morning get together on Monday 29th July.

Then there is a brand new kit called Garden of Thanks.  It looks like it is another great kit and this will be going into my shopping basket tomorrow.  

Again, by clicking on the image below, a new page will open up and you can read all about the kit.

Online Exclusives, dont forget that these products are not included in any brochures nor catalogues. 

Did you see the new Stampin Glass Mat Studio that lots of brand new demostrators managed to get their hands on when they joined Stampin' Up! earlier this year?  Well this is now available to purchase.  It is only available for as long as supplies last.  

The heavy duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring.  The large surface space give ample room for spreading out whilst crafting.  The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water.  The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps.   The nonslip, heat resistant and waterproof silicone mat features six palette squares for mixing colours or holding small ink spots in place, whilst crafting

Bonus days are back for the month of July and in August, you can redeem all the codes that you have.

If you have any queries please, do get in touch with me as I really am very happy to help.  I also have quite a bit of free time over the next couple of weeks. 

If you would like to place an order online, you can click on the image below and a new window will open up and you can have a browse through the shop.  Obviously, if you would like any help please, do get in touch with me.  My contact details are below.

Hostess code for July

If you would like to see a full list of what kits Stampin' Up! have available, just click on the picture below and a new page will open up. 

 

Have you managed to get your hands on a new 2024-2025 Stampin' Up! catalogue?  

If you havent you are most welcome to pop into the Craft Room, Derby and pick one up but in the meantime, have a browse through the one below. You can then get in touch so we can arrange for you to get a proper copy if you would like one.

 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

I would love to hear from you.

 

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FIVE - New products, new kits and Bonus days are back

Good afternoon, such an exciting day today.

First of all, Stampin' Up! have added lots and lots of new products to the Online Exclusive section of their store on their web page.

If you click on the link below, it will open up in a new page and you can have a browse.  

Dont forget that these products are not included in any brochures nor catalogues. 

I wonder what your favourite will be. 

Then there is a brand new kit called Garden of Thanks.  It looks like it is another great kit and this will be going into my shopping basket tomorrow.  

Again, by clicking on the image below, a new page will open up and you can read all about the kit.

There will be another kit called Circus of Celebration available soon, it has been held up but I will let you know as soon as it arrives.

Did you see the new Stampin Glass Mat Studio that lots of brand new demostrators managed to get their hands on when they joined Stampin' Up! earlier this year?  Well this is now available to purchase.  It is only available for as long as supplies last.  

The heavy duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring.  The large surface space give ample room for spreading out whilst crafting.  The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water.  The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps.   The nonslip, heat resistant and waterproof silicone mat features six palette squares for mixing colours or holding small ink spots in place, whilst crafting

Bonus days are back for the month of July and in August, you can redeem all the codes that you have.

If you have any queries please, do get in touch with me as I really am very happy to help.  I also have quite a bit of free time over the next couple of weeks. 

We went to a wonderful celebration of marriage a couple of weeks ago. Had a fantastic night, it was so nice to dress up to go out rather than just putting my shoes on.  Here is the bride at a ceremony prior to the wedding. This is the dressing where the bride is celebrated and blessed by family and friends.  My daughter, Sophia, is the one in pink holding the violin as you also have live music at these events.  Sophia was the matron of honour (best lady).

I was asked to make 3 wedding cards for Andreas wedding and this is the first one, which is a mixture of 'old and new' Stampin' Up! products.

Using Thick Basic White card I created a card base 5 3/4" x 5 3/4".  

I cut down a piece of Basic White card 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" and die cut out the floral heart from the die set called Blooming Heart Thinlets which has sadly retired.  

I adheared the die cut panel to some Stampin' Up! glitter card and it really does sparkle and shine.

A few of the flowers were die cut out and stuck on top of the die cut panel and I stuck a few basic pearls and basic rhinestones in the centres of the flowers.  This card looked stunning in real life and I am sorry that I am not better at taking photos of it.  

The sentiment was computer generated as I do believe that having names on a card makes it a little bit more special. 

Thank you so much for having a read today and I do hope you have a wonderful Wednesday x

If you would like to place an order online, you can click on the image below and a new window will open up and you can have a browse through the shop.  Obviously, if you would like any help please, do get in touch with me.  My contact details are below.

Hostess code for July

If you would like to see a full list of what kits Stampin' Up! have available, just click on the picture below and a new page will open up. 

 

Have you managed to get your hands on a new 2024-2025 Stampin' Up! catalogue?  

If you havent you are most welcome to pop into the Craft Room, Derby and pick one up but in the meantime, have a browse through the one below. You can then get in touch so we can arrange for you to get a proper copy if you would like one.

 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

I would love to hear from you.

 

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY ONE - Layers of Beauty and 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Papers

 

Good morning and today is a Sunday with sunshine.  There is a breeze so it feels a little cooler but I do know it isnt.

After our cooling trip to Ikea for the day, we have a few bits to build up today, the royal we of course.  It is two bedside cabinets today to put the new bedside lights on.  We are just trying to make the apartment as comfortable and as easy for us to use as possible.  

Yesterday was such a busy day, we visited the girls, had lunch from a street food vendor in the mall (which is really air conditioned), followed by a little food shopping.  It was an evening at a beachside bar followed by feet up and watching the Celine Dione documentary...very sad.

So it is the last day of June which means that it is the very last day you can get a super discount in the bundle sale.  This also includes the die cutting and embossing machines.

If you need any help with placing an order please, do let me know and I shall be very happy to help.  All my contact details are below.

Here is a card that Paula made at a recent get together that we had.

Paula created a base card with Night of Navy card, layered with Basic White card and another layer of Night of Navy.  She has then adhered strips of the 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series paper to it to create a wonderful background.  The floral image, from Layers of Beauty stamp set was stamped onto Basic White card and then cut out.  This image could be cut out by hand or by using the co-ordinating dies that are included in the bundle (which is also on offer today).  Did you know that the bundle includes the masks as well?

Paula has used the same stamp set to create the sentiment.  A few well placed embellishments finishes the card off perfectly.  

Well I had best get my day started before it gets too hot to do anything.  Thank you so much for having a read.  Tracey x

If you would like to place an order online, you can click on the image below and a new window will open up and you can have a browse through the shop.  Obviously, if you would like any help please, do get in touch with me.  My contact details are below.

Hostess code for June

 

 

 

If you would like to see what kits Stampin' Up! have available, just click on the picture below and a new page will open up. 

 

You can find lots of nice things, in the Online Exclusive section of the Stampin' Up! store just by clicking on the image below.  It will open in a new window for you.  

These products can not be found in any of the brochures nor catalogues.

If you would like to know more please, do get in touch with me, all my details are below

Just click on the image below to see all the items that have an additional 10% off during the month of June

Have you managed to get your hands on a new 2024-2025 Stampin' Up! catalogue?  

If you havent you are most welcome to pop into the Craft Room, Derby and pick one up but in the meantime, have a browse through the one below. 

Then get in touch so we can arrange for you to get a proper copy if you would like one.

 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

I would love to hear from you.

 

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY EIGHT - Layers of Beauty

 

Good morning, who knew that there was such a think as Ice Cream Cake day?  Well we shall be going out later and I shall look for some.  The first time I purchased an Ice Cream Cake was when you could get something called an arctic roll.  This was sponge wrapped around ice cream.  I purchases one ready for some visitors that were coming for dinner.  I popped it on a plate and put it in a corner in the kitchen to thaw..... I only did it the once and I was very young.  

I am managing to get quite a few nanny cuddles and Alexandros is such a cutie.  So far he is well behaved and mum is getting lots of small naps with longer ones in the night.  

i wanted to share this card with you that Sally made recently at a creative crew get together.  

She has used the wonderful Basic Beige which Stampin' up! introduced this year.  There is the card, the ink and ribbon,  The stamped image is from Layers of Beauty stamp set.  Just a perfect set for any Wedding Anniversary.

I had best go and get a few bits and pieces sorted out prior to going for a paddle.  Thank you so much for having a read.  Tracey x

If you would like to place an order online, you can click on the image below and a new window will open up and you can have a browse through the shop.  Obviously, if you would like any help please, do get in touch with me.  My contact details are below.

Hostess code for June

 

 

 

If you would like to see what kits Stampin' Up! have available, just click on the picture below and a new page will open up. 

 

You can find lots of nice things, in the Online Exclusive section of the Stampin' Up! store just by clicking on the image below.  It will open in a new window for you.  

These products can not be found in any of the brochures nor catalogues.

If you would like to know more please, do get in touch with me, all my details are below

Just click on the image below to see all the items that have an additional 10% off during the month of June

 

To see all the bundles that are on offer just click on the image above and it will open up a new page for you to have a browse. 

Have you managed to get your hands on a new 2024-2025 Stampin' Up! catalogue?  

If you havent you are most welcome to pop into the Craft Room, Derby and pick one up but in the meantime, have a browse through the one below. 

Then get in touch so we can arrange for you to get a proper copy if you would like one.

 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

I would love to hear from you.