Friday, October 31, 2014

Happy Halloween

It's that time of year again, when we carve our Pumpkins to shine at night … but if you, like me, have not had time to carve one, then you might like to consider this sparkly one to brighten your dinner table.


This gorgeous Ombre Shimmer Curvy Keepsake Pumpkin Box was made at Convention and generated a good few oooos and ahhhhs.

Now … has this tempted you further to buy the Curvy Keepsake Die? It's a firm favourite of mine that's for sure.



Mikaela x

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Inspiration galore

The Inspiration at Convention came in abundance and I took as many photo's as I could to share with you …. I know for sure that I've missed a few amazing things and some just didn't come out clearly on my iPad to share with you … but I'm sure you'll get a good taster and be tempted by many a use of the lovely Stampin' Up! products.







I loved the curved detail of this card. A lovely way of adding dimension .


I so love the simplicity of these layouts. Layering of various off cuts of Designer Series Paper and punched out frames and embellishments, make for a very effective design.


You can't really see it here, but the white dots had a lovely shimmer of what appeared to be Dazzling Diamonds. It was such a pretty detail. 


This table Display was truly mind blowing. The time and effort that went in to this by Lisa Cornwall was outstanding. 




This too was designed by Lisa Cornwall, but sadly this photo just doesn't do it justice.








Aren't these holiday homes just gorgeous! … and complete with their own battery operated lights. 




I have seen so many of these pop up Box Cards, but I absolutely loved this one. The detail was just beautiful and the colour blending, perfect.


A truly unusual and unique shaped Advent Calendar. Very clever! 


Our son would love this … Punch art at its very best. 


Since posting this, I have finally managed to track down the creator of this masterpiece. Jo Blackman is a UK based Demonstrator and her blog can be found HERE.



I love everything about this … the colours the shape, the papers etc etc …. It is just so very clever. 

I will share some more projects with you over the coming days and of course some of the amazing swaps that I was fortunate to return home with. 

'til then


Mikaela x








Tuesday, October 21, 2014

European Convention Giveaways and Prizes

WOW …. Just take a look at all of these lovely goodies that I came home from Brussels with.


Three Stamp sets, one set of Framelits, two Project Life Box kits, 12x12 Designer Series Paper, Twine, Washi Tape, embellishments, DSP Paper Stack and a Personalised Name Stamp to name but a few things.

Of course, not all of this fitted into the lovely red messenger bag that we were given, so we were also given a printed canvas bag too … It was a good job I decided to take a suitcase and not just the wheelie bag as first thought.




On top of all of these lovely official Stampin' Up! goodies, my lovely downline and roomie, Emma Fielding had made me a gorgeous new cushion for my craft room and wrapped it so beautifully in the Festive Designer Kraft Paper that I had to re-wrap it in order to photograph it to show you. Isn't it just gorgeous! … These papers are so not just for Christmas.



Next on my list, is to start looking through my Swaps and since I took out there a good 85 of my own, I've quite a few to work my way through. I shall be photographing a selection to share with you … so lots of inspiration to come your way too.

If you fancy attending the next Stampin' Up! Convention in Brussels or even the next Regional Training event in Telford next May, then be sure to get in contact to find out how.

For now …. I shall be spending the evening tidying up my Craft Room, which looks like a whirlwind has passed through it.


Mikaela x