Saturday

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SEVEN - Memories and More Birthday card




Good morning, after a surprisingly busy day yesterday, I’m hoping today will be a little slower and more relaxed. We ended up at Ikea (as you do) and came home with a high chair and a few other bits and bobs. Fingers crossed I can get it all put away today!

But first, I’m heading out for a bit of fresh air and a short walk. I’ve been neglecting myself a little lately, so it’s time to change that, even a quick walk always makes me feel better. Later this morning, I’m catching up with a friend over coffee (one of my favourite things), and once the chores are ticked off, I’ll be placing an order for some lovely new Stampin’ Up! goodies from the new catalogue. Can’t wait!

Here is a card that I made recently for a lovely friend’s birthday. 

 

I just have to share how much I adored using the Memories & More packs from Stampin’ Up! which is what I used to make this card.  

They’re such a joy to create with. The packs are full of gorgeous double sided cards, some packs have additional elements and you can easily add your own embellishments, stamping, and sentiments to make each card uniquely yours. So many creative possibilities in one little pack!

If you’ve got some of these tucked away in a drawer or a cupboard, why not dig them out and join me for my ‘Try It Tuesday’ afternoon at the beginning of July? It’s the perfect time to have a play and see what you can create, relaxed, fun, and full of inspiration!

Not familiar with the Memories & More range? Click the image below to browse what’s currently available,  it’ll open in a new window so you can have a good look around. There’s even a co-ordinating envelopes and cards pack to fit the card sizes you’ll be making which is so handy!  Get yourself some and join us in July.

Get in touch if you’d like to know more, I’d love to spend an afternoon crafting with you! 



I’ve had a good browse through the brand new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue and the Online Exclusive range, so many gorgeous crafting goodies to swoon over!   I’ve decided to pop in an order tomorrow (Sunday) around tea time, and thought I’d ask....have you had a chance to take a look yet? If there’s anything you’d like to add to my order, just get in touch before 6pm tomorrow, all my contact details are below.

And if you’ve got any questions or need a hand picking out the perfect products, I’m more than happy to help. Let’s get crafting!

Thank you so much for having a read, I had best get off for my walk. x



Stampin' Up! news and offers

You can flip through the new catalogue online by clicking on the image below or even download a copy to keep. 


Click the image below to browse the full collection in the Online Exclusive range of products, look out for the "new" stickers to easily spot the latest additions.


 

To see all kits that are available, just click on the image below and a new page will open up. 




There are still products available in the Last Chance section of the Stampin' Up! Website. If you click on the image below a new page will open up and you can have a browse.

 

 
 

 
 
Here is the latest Scrapbooking Brochure that was released in January.  At the moment it is only a digital brochure.  

 

You can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the shop. Please do get in touch with me if you would like any help.  My contact details are at the end of the post and I really am happy to help as much as I can.

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



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Thursday

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY THREE - Loveliest Tree Stamp Set

 


Good morning! Yesterday was my birthday, and it was truly a fantastic day. It began with the joy of opening so many thoughtful cards and gifts. I was absolutely spoiled, and I can’t express how much I appreciate all the effort and love that went into making them. I know a little piece of everyone's heart was poured into each one.

After I got showered and ready, we started the day with a lovely morning coffee, followed by some snuggles with one of my daughters and the little one. Then, we headed to a fancy hotel for a light lunch, though I wasn’t too hungry after enjoying a Danish with my coffee. We took a scenic drive, had a quick change of clothes, and then it was time for dinner. My daughters, their husbands, and sons all gathered for a pasta dinner and birthday cake. It was such an emotional moment for me, especially since it’s been over 25 years since we’ve all been together on my birthday.


I wasn’t the only one celebrating a birthday yesterday, my uncle also had his special day! This is the card I made for him. I used the Loveliest Tree stamp set and my Stampin' Write Pens. 

I began by colouring (squiggling over) the foliage with Old Olive and Mossy Meadow pens, the branches and trunk with Early Espresso and then added more of the green tones around the bottom of the tree trunk. 

For the background, I squeezed the Balmy Blue ink pad to create a pool of ink in the ink pad lid, then used a wet paintbrush to add water and create a soft, washed effect. I repeated this process with Granny Apple Green for a bit of contrast. I mounted the image onto Early Espresso card stock and then placed it on a Balmy Blue card base. The sentiment was printed on my computer and I used a dauber with Balmy Blue ink on it to give it a little colour. 


I have used this stamp set quite a few times recently so you will be seeing it again for Fathers Day. All the items I used are detailed at the end of the post. 

After the busy day of yesterday today its a feet up kind of day, catching up with bits and pieces before nipping off for nanny duties later this evening.  

Thank you for having a read Tracey x

Stampin' Up! news and offers

You can flip through the new catalogue online by clicking on the image below or even download a copy to keep. 


Click the image below to browse the full collection in the Online Exclusive range of products, look out for the "new" stickers to easily spot the latest additions.


 

To see all kits that are available, just click on the image below and a new page will open up. 




There are still products available in the Last Chance section of the Stampin' Up! Website. If you click on the image below a new page will open up and you can have a browse.

 

 
 

 
 
Here is the latest Scrapbooking Brochure that was released in January.  At the moment it is only a digital brochure.  

 

You can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the shop. Please do get in touch with me if you would like any help.  My contact details are at the end of the post and I really am happy to help as much as I can.

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





 

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Tuesday

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY THREE - Cake on cards





Good morning!


 Where to begin? It’s been a big week! Stampin’ Up! has launched the brand new 2025–2026 Annual Catalogue, featuring five gorgeous new In Colors and a whole range of exciting new products—plus fresh additions to the Online Exclusive Range too!

So lets start with the new Annual Catalogue. You can flip through the new catalogue online by clicking on the image below or even download a copy to keep. And if you’d prefer a printed version, just let me know, I’d be happy to set one aside for you to collect from the Craft Room, or I can pop one in the post.


The Stampin' Up! Online Exclusive range has been updated with a variety of exciting new craft products! 

Click the image below to browse the full collection, look out for the "new" stickers to easily spot the latest additions.



 

In addition, there are two more new kits which have been added to the Stampin' Up! Store called Share a Smile and the other kit is called Beautiful Blues.  


Have an uplifting card ready to go at a moment’s notice with the Share a Smile Kit! This all-inclusive crafting kit offers fun, no-fuss crafting, with card bases, envelopes, and pre-cut paper pieces for making bright and cheery designs. Store the completed cards in the included notecard box until you’re ready to give them out!



Craft timeless handmade cards for sharing messages of friendship, support, and sympathy with the Beautiful Blues Kit. This all-inclusive crafting kit comes with everything you need to create nine lovely cards featuring hand-painted floral designs and a palette of soothing blues.

To see all the kits that are available, just click on the image below and a new page will open up. 


Here is a card that I made for our great niece who turned 15 earlier this week.


I used a cake stamp set called Cake Fancy which is a photopolymer set (clear) with so many different elements and sentiments.  





This is currently available in the Last Chance Section at a reduced price.  There is another cake stamps set available called Cake Celebrations.  Details of both of these can be found at the end of the post.

The sentiment, Lets Eat Cake was taken from a retired stamp set called Heartfelt Hexagon and the greeting with the name on was generated on the computer.  It was one of the cards that got posted out via Royal Mail and I shall keep my fingers crossed that is was received in time. 

Fingers crossed that all the links work but if you see something that isnt quite right  please, do send me a message.  Thank you for having a read today.  Tracey x






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