Category: Sneak Peek

Well Suited Hooray

Coming up in the new Jan to June Mini Catalogue, there is a suite that is completely male orientated and I can’t get enough of it! I’m absolutely rubbish at making cards for men no matter what the occasion is. So for those of you who like me, you’re in for a great surprise when the catalogue goes live on 5th January.

The suite contains stamps, dies, paper and twine and is perfectly co-ordinated in the usual Stampin’ Up! style. Perfect for any crafter as it means you spend less time finding the ‘right’ shade of any colour.

This tapered top box is made using Night of Navy, but in my Youtube tutorial I have switched things up and used Basic Black – which turned how far better than I ever expected. By doing different colour combos on camera, I’ve learnt to just go with it and has really surprised myself.

The box is decorated with paper from the suite, but with a sentiment from a new stamp set called ‘You are Amazing’ which features in the Mini Catalogue. It fits perfectly into the Stitched Square I chose and sit’s nicely centred on the front. A touch of ribbon and the project looks gorgeous and ready to gift.

Which colour / pattern do you prefer?

Best Wishes,
Suzanne

Colours Used:

Measurements:

  • Cardstock = 81/4 x 111/2 inches
  • Designer Series Paper = 21/2 x 21/2 inches (4 pieces)
  • Designer Series Paper = 21/4 x 21/4 inches (4 pieces)
  • Whisper White Scrap

Scoring:

  • Long Side = 23/4, 51/2, 81/4, 11 inches
  • Short Side = 23/4, 51/2
  • NOTCH the long side = 13/8, 41/8, 67/8, 95/8 inches
  • MARK the Designer Series Paper = 11/4 on all four pieces

Supplies:

Come back for these after the 5th January and they will be live!

Oh So Sweet Ombre

It’s sneak peek time! First up I wanted to showcase one of the gorgeous papers available in the Sale-a-Bration brochure and one of several options when you place a qualifying order over £45 / 60 €. Technically, this project contains two items available in the brochure, but the main focus of today is on the gorgeous ‘Oh So Ombre’ Designer Series Paper.

The paper pack has 4 different colours in it; Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, Granny Apple Green and Rococo Rose (see video for a peek at these!) and has 2 designs in each colour – which are absolutely gorgeous. All four are amongst my faves from the Stampin’ Up! colour families.

My project today is inspired by a treat box that Pootles first made approximately 5 years ago using the envelope punch board. Unfortunately, the punch board is now retired and so I wanted to find a way in which I could still make a treat box that looked the same, but only used a score board.

After a bit of playing with different techniques and measurements, I hit the jackpot and found the perfect technique for making boxes like this – please watch the video and you will see how easy the scoring is!

And look at the finished result, sweet and simple – just how we like our projects!

Best Wishes,
Suzanne

Colours Used:

Measurements:

  • Designer Series Paper = 6 x 6 inches
  • Whisper White Scrap

Scoring:

  • One corner of the DSP at the 41/4 inch mark, with a second corner touching the left of the scoreboard (see video for more details).
  • Score at 2 and 3 inches.

Supplies:

Come back for these after the 5th January and they will be live!

August – December Mini Catalogue Sneak Peek

Eeeek! New product alert!

Thank you to those of you who took the time to watch my Facebook Live stream and show your support when showcasing some of the new products coming up in the new August – December 2020 Mini Catalogue.

I’ve managed to save the video and upload it to my Youtube channel for you to re-watch at your own leisure.

I will be live again on Friday 10th July at 7:30pm with another fun project!

Best Wishes,
Suzanne