Hello, can you believe another year has passed? I am not sorry to see the back of 2023 and welcome 2024. Today I bring you a fun card for January’s Tech 4 Stampers blog hop. This month’s theme is Celebrate, perfect for the New Year! I wanted to create a fun, bright card which would be great for that awkward late teen in the family.

Creating your Fun Celebrate Card

Trim a piece Coastal Cabana cardstock, measuring 14.4cm x 10cm. Using Coastal Cabana ink and a large Blending Brush, blend from the top down to create an ombre effect. Once dry, random stamp the confetti image using Versamark ink. Cover with Clear Embossing Powder, shake off excess and use a Heat Tool until melted. Repeat with fewer images and use Silver Embossing Powder.

Wrap a piece of Silver and White Sheer ribbon around the center and adhere into place. Matt onto an A6 Basic Black card base, measuring 14.9cm x 10.5cm.

Using the three smallest balloon dies from the Beautiful Balloon Dies, die cut one small from Silver Foil, one medium from Coast Cabana and two large, one from Coastal Cabana and one from Gold Celebrations Speciality Designer Series Paper (SDSP). Turn the Gold Celebrations SDSP balloon upside down and adhere on top of the large Coastal Cabana balloon. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere onto your ribbon. Overlap your other balloons and adhere flat.

Die cut ‘Celebrate’ from Basic Black and Basic White cardstock, using the Wanted To Say Dies. Adhere together and use Stampin’ Dimensionals to add to your card.

Embellish with a scattering of Rhinestone Basic Jewels and Loose Silver Sequins.

I do hope you have found some inspiration with me. All products used are listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more inspiration.

You can watch a video of me recreating this card here.

Happy Crafting

Wanted To Say Dies [161594] £37.00	Beautiful Balloons Bundle (English) [161457] £49.50	Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [162149] £8.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] £5.75	Loose Silver Sequins [161626] £6.25
Gold Celebrations 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [161745] £8.50	Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack [156457] £9.50	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £10.00	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana [131302] £9.50
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] £8.50	Versamark Pad [102283] £9.00	Blending Brushes [153611] £13.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] £17.00	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555] £17.00
Heat Tool – Uk Plug [129054] £29.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] £25.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £5.25	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] £62.00

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Wow! What a month we have ahead of us. With all that is going on in the world right now, ‘Stampin’ Up!’ and myself are bringing you some fantastic news for June. There is nothing better than a party, new catalogue or a great offer to help us feel so much better!

I have a number of wonderful things to tell you about and they are all happening in June. Please read on and see what we have instore for you!

New 2020 – 2021 Annual Catalogue

You may have seen lots of posts on social media where people have used new products from the new 2020 -2021 annual catalogue, well as of Wednesday June 3rd you too can get your hands on these fabulous products. The catalogue will be live for you to shop from till yours hearts content.

When ordering, from me, online do not forget to use the current Host Code. This will get you a free gift the following month, on all qualifying orders.

Stampin’ Senoritas 2020 Launch Party

I have joined with two fellow demonstrators to bring you the ‘Stampin’ Senoritas 2020 Catalogue Launch Party‘. On Friday June 5th, we have a fun packed day planned. There will be live demonstrations, games and plenty of inspiration throughout the day. A full agenda will be available.

If you do not want to miss out on this celebration please pop over to the Facebook group and answer the joining question. Can’t wait to see you there!

Joining Offer

Yes ‘Stampin’ Up!’ have done it again! Another amazing joining offer, just for June.

Not only can you pick £130 worth of products and only pay £99, but for June only you can also get a Free bundle. This is any one bundle, i.e. stamp set and dies (page 173-179) or stamp set and punch (page 168-169), from the new 2020 – 2021 Annual Catalogue.

This is a great time to join and could save you over £50. Please see my ‘Join My Team‘ page or contact me at leighsa@leighsasloft.co.uk for further information.

Extra Stampin’ Rewards

June is also a great month to shop or host a virtual party. The brand new 2020–2021 Annual Catalogue is going live on 3 June 2020, and we’re having a celebration! Anyone who holds a party or shops during the month of June will receive extra Stampin’ Rewards with a qualifying purchase. So don’t wait! 

For a qualifying order of £200 you will receive £20 in ‘Stampin’ Reward’ extra. Making that money go even further.

Happy Crafting

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February Update!

Hello and welcome to this months update.  I cant believe we are in February already, January seemed to go by in a flash and I am not ready for it at all.

We are in full swing with the new mini catalogue and Sale-A-Bration and you seem to be loving all the new products.  Have you found your favourite, or is you wish list that big you can not decide?  Mine is still huge and I am slowly getting through it.  So what is new for February?

Coordination Product Release

Yes we have even more new products and as it says they coordinate with current products!  This makes your crafting possibilities endless.  We have five sets of dies, which coordinate with both Sale-A-Bration products and products from the new mini catalogue, and a beautiful pack of Designer Series Paper, which coordinates with four of our punches.

How do we keep doing it I hear you say, well its is an amazing team behind the scenes that make it all happen.  We are so lucky to have such a wonderful team working so hard for us all.

Click to be taken to Coordination Products

These products will be available until the 31 March 2020 or while stocks last.  These are really products you don’t want to miss.

Don’t forget, when ordering from my online shop, to use this months host code QNQXFBZX and receive a free gift from me in March.

My Events

This month I will be running several classes.

Monday 3rd – Cuppa and Cards – The Hinksford Arms, Swindon Road, Kingswinford. DY6 0BA

Monday 10th – Cuppa and Cards – The Hinksford Arms, Swindon Road, Kingswinford. DY6 0BA

Monday 17th – Cuppa and Cards – The Hinksford Arms, Swindon Road, Kingswinford. DY6 0BA

Monday 24th – Cuppa and Cards – The Hinksford Arms, Swindon Road, Kingswinford. DY6 0BA

Monday 24th– Card Club – Wall Heath Community Centre, Enville Road, Wall Heath. DY6 0JT

Please contact me for further details.

Happy crafting

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June Update

Hello and welcome to my June update.  This is such an exciting month!

New 2019/2020 Annual Catalogue

The new annual catalogue has gone LIVE!  Wow!  There are so many gorgeous new products and returning favourites.  I love the buzz of a new catalogue, choosing which products to add to my wish list and prioritising which to buy first.  See projects created by others, using products not on my list, and rewriting the list again and again.  My wish list is always changing, I add things on and move things about.  Click the image below to seen the online pdf.

If you would like a copy, and don’t already have a demonstrator, please contact me and I will post a copy to you!  Alternatively, you can visit my online shop to order and remember to use this months Host Code to receive your free gift.

My Events

I will be running several class and attending an event with my stall.

Monday 10th – Cuppa and Cards – The Hinksford Arms, Swindon Road, Kingswinford.  DY6 0BA

Monday 17th – Cuppa and Cards – The Hinksford Arms, Swindon Road, Kingswinford. DY6 0BA

Monday 24th – Card Club – Wall Heath Community Centre, Enville Road, Wall Heath.  DY6 0JT

Sunday 30th – Charity Fun Day – Cot Lane Park, Kingswinford. DY6 9SD

For further details please see my events page.

Happy Crafting

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May Update

Hello and welcome to my May update.  As we have so much happening this month I thought I would pop on and help you out.  Stampin’ Up! are bringing us some amazing products this month.

Everything is rosy Product medley

WOW!  What a collection.  I absolutely adore this collection.  I have not seen another collection like this.  It is something different that is aimed at our avid crafters, although I feel it is suitable for all.  The medley contains an amazing amount of products, that are all exclusive.  You will receive;
Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps
Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8″ x 1″ (7.3 x 2.5 cm)
6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
6″ x 6″ rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
Printed die cuts—2 sheets
Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4″
Melon Mambo 1/4″ Ruched Ribbon—10 yards
Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8″ Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards
Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz.

The medley allows you to run wild with your creativity, with no limits.  You could create cards, envelopes, gift bags and boxes, home decor and much, much more.  The stamp set includes both floral images and various sentiments in a beautiful font.

This product medley is only available whilst stocks last and between May 1st and 31st.

Hugs from Shelli – Paper Pumpkin

And they are doing it again!  We will have paper pumpkin, here in the UK for one time only.  This is a special collection designed by Shelli.  Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription craft box.  You receive all you need to make a variety of projects.  Tis will only be available from 15th, until stocks lasts.

My Events

I will be running several classes and attending two events with my stall.

Sunday 12th – American Auto Club UK – Birch Coppice Sports and Social Club,  Watling Street, Dordon, Tamworth. B78 1SY

Monday 13th – Cuppa and Cards – The Hinksford Arms, Swindon Road, Kingswinford. DY6 0BA

Saturday 18th – Local Artisan Craft Fair – Kingswinford Christian Centre, Summer Street, Kingswinford. DY69NA

Monday 20th – Cuppa and Cards – The Hinksford Arms, Swindon Road, Kingswinford. DY6 0BA

Monday 27th – New Catalogue Launch Party – Wall Heath Community Centre, Enville Road, Wall Heath.  DY6 0JT

Please check my events page for further details.

Hopefully this has made things a little clearer.  I look forward to seeing you soon.

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I just wanted to let you know about my upcoming events.  If you are interested to know more please see my events page, where you can find all the details.

October Events

15th  Cuppa and Cards  Make two beautiful cards and enjoy some me time, with new friends.

22nd Cuppa and Cards

29th Cuppa and Cards

29th Card Club  Make six fabulous cards and relax with fellow crafters.

30th Parent and Child Christmas Workshop   Join us for a fun time making ten Christmas cards.

I will be participating in the monthly Friends of SUBA Blog Hop on the 21st, so make sure you check back for that.  There will be lots of inspiration from myself and fellow demonstrators.

Have you seen the NEW ‘Stamparatus’ accessories that are available now!  Foam pads, plates and grid paper!  Check out the full range here.

Thanks for dropping by and happy crafting!

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