Say Cheese!

Hi Crafty Friends,

Wow! I am so overwhelmed by the support I've had for my Advent Calendars.  I can't wait to see how everyones turns out.  These really come together quite quickly and are such a lovely addition at Christmas.  Tonight is the night when my children and I fill our calendars and really start the Christmas excitement.

I have been busy creating again.  When my daughter went on her year 5 camp to the snow this year, I wanted to give her a special album.  I came up with a box that looks like a camera but on the inside, there is a mini album.  I wanted to keep things simple and this is her special place for her favourite photos from her camp.  You can make this in an evening and it is a great way to showcase all the gorgeous papers that we all love so much.  I know I have a bit of a paper addiction,  I am working through it though.
I will produce a tutorial shortly for this, so stay tuned.

Our gorgeous Cavie puppies are getting bigger each day.  Their eyes have all opened now and they are trying to walk.  So darn cute.


Till next time,
Stay Crafty,
XO Tan

Mini Mini

Hi Crafty Friends,
Wow! It sure has been a long time since I last was here.  I am sorry it's taken so long however, I had personal and health issues that needed to be addressed. Good news is I'm back and ready to get crafty again.  There has been so much happening lately that I will have to share it with you over the next few days.

Today I'm sharing a super cute mini album.  This is made with just one sheet of cardstock. I will be posting a tutorial for it tomorrow, so stay tuned.  I have decorated the album with the gorgeous new paper stack, Quilted Christmas from Stampin' Up!  At first I wasn't totally in love with this paper, but wow, I'm hooked now.  The patterns are so versatile and there are many different uses for this paper.  I will definitely be getting some more before it runs out.



The album measures just under 3" x 3" and 1/2" thick.  They will make such cute little gifts or stocking stuffers.  I hope that you will give them a try and tell me what you think.





Until next time,
Stay Crafty,
XO Tan

Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow

Hi Crafty Friends,

Yesterday I shared with you my top 10 retiring stamp sets.  Which one will you miss most.  As promised, I got crafty and made some cards using these stamps as well as other retiring products.

Which one is your favourite?  As you can see, I'm loving watercoloring at the moment.  I just adore the depth of colour you get from the reinkers.  Make sure you stock up now because a change is coming.....

This is from the new Catalogue.....Too cute.....

I hope this has inspired you to get inky.
Until next time,
Stay Crafty,
XO Tan

Stamps That are Hard to Part With.....

Hi Crafty Friends,

I have been at it again. This is now the 4th order I've done of the Retirement List.  Every time I check it, I find something new that I need.  So, I've decided to do a list of my top 10 stamps that are retiring this year.  Tomorrow I will share some cards that I've made with these stamps.
Here goes.......In alphabetical order.....
1.    Basket Bunch (Bundle) - This is just too cute and perfect for Easter.
2.    Botanical Blooms (Matching dies) - Perfect for creating backgrounds and 3D items
3.    Carousel Birthday - Beautiful Retro themed stamp set for all ages
4.    Cottage Greetings - I just love the font on the sentiments. I'm always reaching for this one.
5.    Gorgeous Grunge - This is probably my favourite stamp for adding texture, depth and interest.
6.    In The Meadow - Timeless images that lend perfectly to many colouring techniques
7.    Kinda Eclectic - Another great texture and interest stamp.
8.    Papillon Potpourri (and matching Punches) - The all time greatest butterfly stamp set.
9.    Petite Petals (and matching Punch) - Perfect tiny flowers that you can stamp, punch and shape.
10.  Wetlands - Timeless stamped images of birds and classic sentiments.

So there you are, my top ten retiring stamps of 2017.  How will we survive? Probably have to do some more retail therapy.  Don't forget, every order over $50 entitles you to a free gift from me. All you have to do is use the hostess code, EGREXP6F.
                      

                                               Stay Crafty,
                                                  XO Tan
 

Hidden Reveal Spinner Class

Hi Crafty Friends,

Today I've been having a bit of a play with the emboss resist technique.  Sara Douglass, CEO of Stampin' Up! recently posted a video that sparked again this awesome technique that is so easy to achieve.  This Saturday, I am having a class where we will make the Hidden Reveal Spinner Card and also an Emboss Resist Card.

Places are limited, so please contact me if you would like to come along and join in the fun.

On another note, I can't believe there is only just over a week of Sale A Bration Left......Make sure you place your order today as when Sale A Bration is over, the products are gone for good.

Well, I'm off to create some more.  It's been raining continuously here and looks like it will be all week so it's perfect to stay home and craft.


Until next time,
Stay Crafty,
XO Tan