December Promotions

Hi all,

Just thought I'd let you all onto a few offers we have going on at the moment in the Stampin' Up December specials.

Whole lot of love - Valentines Products
Clearance Rack - from 10th December the clearance rack on the online store will be updated.

For more info on these offers visit my website HERE

These are limited time offers and once they are gone they are gone!

Happy stampin'!
Natasha

Stampin' Up! European Convention 2013 & other news

Long time since I’ve blogged so I thought I’d give an update on whats been happening in the world of Stampin’ Up!

I’ve recently come back from attending the European Stampin’ Up! convention in Manchester. These are demonstrator only events; where we get time to reflect on the past year, celebrate our high achievers, sneak peeks and the chance to come home with lots of free Stampin’ Up products.

Being in the team Stampin’ Stars we had lots of us at convention and you can see below our team photo…

My up-line Julie Halls gave me this lovely bag charm made using the simply pressed clay.

And Natalie O’Shea gave all of us in the Stampin’ Stars a badge plus a little treat.

I had lots of fun and gained a lovely convention bag and this ended up full of all the great things that were given in the all attendee giveaways plus the make and take packs. A few lucky demonstrators also won goodies in the prize patrols.

As well, convention is also an opportunity for us demonstrators to share ideas and innovative techniques. We do this by creating swaps - this year I made 20 swaps and received 20+ back; with one of my swaps being handed in to be displayed at future events.

Here are two of my favourites that I received; I will upload more in a separate post over the weekend.

Made using the Envelope Punch Board and Season of Style DSP… love love love!

Another favourite that I recieved… 













It was a jam packed weekend and we learned of some great products coming out in the weeks to come… but I cant tell you all of it yet so please check back within the next week for an announcement… 

NEW PRODUCTS

Envelope Punch Board
Why go with boring, white, normal-sized envelopes when you can use colorful paper to create everything from itty bitty to long and skinny? Our creativity-boosting Envelope Punch Board makes it easy to customize envelopes in up to 66 different sizes!

£17.95

Visit my online shop NOW












Undefined Stamp Carving Kit


Have you ever wanted a stamp but couldn’t find the perfect image? Well you can! Undefined is Stampin’ Up!’s new stamp carving product line. You define the rubber stamp any way you want.
When you carve your very own stamp, you will have an entirely new and different creative experience. And when you’re finished, you will have created a one-of-a-kind stamp!

£17.95

Visit my online shop NOW



Also… have you ever heard of MDS. My Digital Studio (MDS) is a well established digital crafting programme created by Stampin' Up! and it has recently come over to Europe. For more information visit my online store or visit www.mydigitialstudio.net 

Another note and if your local to Basingstoke… I will be at the Christmas Craft Fair at Old Basing Village Hall on Saturday 7th December. Selling handmade cards and other goodies; doors open at 11am!

October Offers

Lots of exciting things happening this month with Stampin' Up! And all to celebrate 25 years of the company being established.

Extra £25 Hostess Benefits - have a qualifying party or order direct through me or online with more than £250 of sales and on top of the normal hostess pounds you'll get an additional £25. Valid now until 31st Oct

Join Stampin' Up! For £25 - on a tight budget but would like to become a demo and start your own direct sales business? Or even you have a lot of Stampin' Up! products all ready or have previously been a demo but dropped. Then this offer will be ideal for you! Join my team by visiting www.heartscards.stampinup.net

Or just want to order through some products contact me direct or submit an online order through my website.

Just so people are aware I will be out of the country between 13th-20th October but online orders will be processed and sent direct to your door!

Stampin' Up! Creative Tour Wokingham

So on the 25th I attended the Reading/Wokingham creative tour with some fellow demonstrators. The event was arranged by Stampin' Up! to give us some updates, sneak peeks and a little creative time ahead of the Convention in November up in Manchester.

Plus, we got to do some Make & Takes - that Stampin' Up had created plus they gave us all a free Stamp Set from the Autumn/Winter Catalogue called Love & Joy.

We got given two make and take packs but i've only made the Washi Tape Note Cards so far - I just really love these and I made them up at home today. There made using one of the new Stampin' Trimmer attachments in the Annual Catalogue which makes a zigzag edge to the white penants/flags.

Thats all for now but if you would like to place an order for any of the items used in these or would like to know whats been used - just get in touch.

Happy Stampin'!
Natasha x

2nd July Blog Hop

Hi everyone.

Today the Stampin' Stars are doing a New Catalogue Launch blog hop!

We're showcasing some of the new products that us lucky demonstrators were able to pre-order :)

Some of you may have popped over from 2biggirlscrafting.blogspot.co.uk and seen their lovely creations.

So here is what i've come up with...

I decided to use the Meadowflower Stamp set and its matching Embossing folder; along with some of the new In-Colours for ink and cardstock. I also used a carrying over Oh, Hello stamp set for the sentiment, as silly me forgot to put any sentiment stamps on her pre-order.

Colours used: Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding and Coastal Cabana

The Meadowflower Stamp Set and Embossing folder co-ordinates well with the new Gingham Garden DSP and Washi Tape. Which I love and will be showcasing soon in a future post.

1. Now you can hop over to Natalie @ natalieoshea.co.uk

Old vs New

So it's only a few more days until we will be saying bye bye to the 2012-13 Annual Catalogue and Spring-Summer Mini catalogue :(

But it's not all doom and gloom...

We have a brand new catalogue coming out for 2013-14 :) It's packed full of great new products and its not one too miss either! If you would like a copy of the catalogue please contact me.

Now to say bye to the old and hello to the new I have done a one off project combining both old and new!

See below picture.

Key: Not Retiring (NR)
Retiring (R)
New (NEW)

Supplies used:
Crumb Cake card stock (NR)
Indigo Island card stock (NR)
GG DSP (NEW)
GG Designer Washi Tape (NEW)
Butterfly Punch (NR)
Bitty Butterfly Punch (NR)
Jewels Basic Rhinestone (NR)
Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die (R)
Dimensionals (NR)
Glue Dots (NR)
Snail (NR)
Multi Purpose Glue (NR)

I fastened the top together with a bit of left over bakers twine. Alternatively, it could be fastened with a bit of ribbon after filling with treats or fold the top over and staple.

Retiring products are available to order until 1st July and the Fancy Favor Die is still available. Order today through me and receive free postage for orders over £30.

Happy Stamping!

NEW PROMOTION - Best of 25 Years Stamp Sets

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, Stampin' Up! are bringing back some of their favourite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into five sets, which will release-one set per month - until October 2013.

Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

For the month of JUNE - Best of Flowers


View the flyer HERE


Check back monthly and I will have the details of each new months 'Best of…'

The Fine Print

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at 17.95 € / £13.95. 
• While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month) until October, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014. 
• A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set. 
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

NEW - Single Stamps Promotion

After a successful trial over in the states; Stampin' Up! have decided to test out Single Stamps in our market in the UK.

This is a limited offer of 5 Stamps

Available until 31st August 2013 - if you would like to make an order please contact me.

T: 07805 940850

E: tashahart@me.com

UK retirement lists

Hi everyone,

As some of you will know we will soon have a new 2013-14 UK catalogue from 1st July 2013.

Today a list of retiring products has been released to demonstrators and we are able to share it with you so that you can get your 'Wish List' out and check if any products that you want are on there so that you can grab them before there gone.

Please note all items on retirement lists are subject to stock levels and once out of stock will be gone for good :(

Retiring Stamps List

Retiring Accessories List

(Available 31st May - 1st July 2013 -  or while stocks/supplies last)

Deadline for orders through myself is Sunday 30th June.

xoxo

May 2013 Promotion - This and That

We have a really great new promotion, sneak peak of a new product line called This and That!

Order before 31st May and receive 15% off!
This is a limited time offer and when the new 2013-14 Catalogue is out the bundle will not be available!

It is such a great product and i've ordered it myself.

Do you love scrapbooking?
Do you love treasuring memories?
Or do you find scrapbooking to hard to do on the move?

If you've answered 'Yes' to any of the above then this is a product for you!

Item                     Description                                                   Price

131268                  Epic Day This and That Journal                         13.50 €/£9.95

130814                  Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper    13.25 €/£9.95

131463                  Remember This and That Rotary Stamp             6.95 €/£5.50

131271                  Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers           5.95 €/£4.50

131269                  Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape      5.95 €/£4.50

133905                  Epic Day This and That Bundle                          38.76 €/£29.24 15% Off Retail Value!

Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until 31 May 13

If you would like to order this then please send me an email to: tashahrt@me.com

Valid til 31st May

(This post will stay at top of blog until after 31st May)

Stampin' Up! UK Youtube

Stampin' Up! UK now have a youtube channel.

Go visit it at  http://www.youtube.com/stampinupUK

Upcycling a jotterpad

Hi everyone,
Can't believe its nearly then end of May already! So I spent my Bank Holiday Monday 27th; doing some upcycling. Kind of like recycling to make it more pretty :)

I have some old jotter pads laying around on my craft room shelves so decided to give them a bit of a Stampin' Up makeover. As you will see below:

It was quite simple to do and I'm not an expert at all when it comes to these sort of projects.

I embellished the project with a Pin Wheel; but it would also look great with a flower made using 3 cut outs of card stock from the Fancy Flower Punch (118073) and sprayed with a Stampin' Spritzer (126185) then scrunch them up and shape them into a flower and allow to dry. You can then fix them together using Mini Glue Dots (103683) then embellish the middle of the flower using a designer brad or designer buttons.

                            For example >>>







Products used:
Card Stock- 
Whisper White (106550)
Crumb Cake (121685)
Calypso Coral (124392)
Island Indigo (124390)
Lucky Limeade (124388)
Designer Series Paper-
Tea for Two (129311)
Classic Stampin Pad-
Early Espresso (126974)
Embelisments-
Mini brads Silver (122941)
Big Shot-
Pinwheel Sizzlits S Die (129411)
Adhesives-
Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Stamps-
Chevron Oval Stamp from Oh' Hello Set (130730)
'WOW your the best' from Friendly Phrases Set (126151)
Accessories- 
Stampin' Trimmer
Simply Scored
Paper Snips
Acyrlic Block
Grid Paper
Plain/Cheap Jotter-Pad

If you fancy trying out this project:

I would suggest before cutting or scoring measure your Jotter-pad or notepad. I used the grid paper for this so that I would have it visually set out in front of me. As a rough guide whatever you measure out allow an extra 3 centimetres. For example it measured:

Length: 21cm (+3cm spine allowance)
Width: 7.4cm
Depth of the spin: 0.5cm

Also if your jotter pad originally came with a flimsy cover use your scissors to cut it off and just leave the black strip that attached the cover on.

Your base card stock that makes your cover needs to be scored to allow it to bend over the spine; I used the scoring board but you could use a bone folder tool.

If you would like further details on how to make this project then please leave a comment below or email me at tashahrt@me.com

Online Store

Some of you may have heard we now have an online store (yippee) so that when you really need that stamp set or collection of dies and don't want to wait for your demonstrator to process it.

Well you can now put the order through the online store and select your demo.

It went live on 21st May - unfortunately due to technical issues they have had to temporarily suspend this function until they can sort out the issues. If you have any urgent orders then please send me an email marked urgent and I can process your order for you straight away. I will then phone to process your payment or send you a PayPal invoice before I submit it.

Email: tashahrt@me.com

Inspiration and Projects

Late night 'brain storming' tonight.
Taking inspiration from other demonstrators in the Stampin' Stars such as Natalie and Tracie - I'm embarking on a new project to brighten up my desk stationary mainly my plain boring notebooks.

Paper crafts are so versatile from making cards to gift boxes. Check back over the next few weeks and I will be demonstrating the use of the Stampin' Trimmer and the Simply Scored and their use for 3D projects.

xoxo

Regional Training swaps

SWAPS!
After such a great day yesterday sharing ideas and having fun. I thought I'd show you what I made for Telford in terms of swaps, name badge and what I received from some other love demo's.

First lets start with the name badge and swaps. (See picture below) I wanted to go with simple but pretty and I think it worked out.

Products used for swaps:
Papillon Potporri stamp set
Pretty Butterfly Punch
Crumb Cake card stock
Whisper White card stock
Time for Tea DSP
Ovals collection framelits
Basic Grey Stampin' Pad
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad
Basic Rhinestones

Products used for name badge:
Whisper White card stock
Crumb Cake card stock
Oh hello stamp set
2011-13 In Colours Markers
Pin Wheel Die & Big Shot
Ovals Collection framelits
Corner Punch
Basic Rhinestones







Also gained lots of inspiration from over demos from around the UK. Here are there swaps below.

EmmaC: www.craftwithemma.co.uk

Tracey-Jayne Clout: http://www.favour-itthings.blogspot.co.uk/

Ashlee Ahmad: www.craftingwithashee.blogspot.co.uk

Jane Hindry

Miriam Grazier

Unknown

Mandy Taylor

Unknown

Sharon House

Michele Gattrell

Janette Cowie

Unknown

Katy Worsfold

Yvonne Hunt: www.vonniesworld.co.uk/blog

If you know who designed the swaps marked 'Unknown'; please comment below with which design and their name in the comments below. Many thanks!

Telford Training Day 11th May

Such a great day at Telford; which was my very first Stampin' Up! event.

There was talks from experienced demos, make and take demo's, prize patrol, goodies for everyone, talks from the UK Manager and European Manager. Lets just say it was so much fun!

I'm now back home with my lovely swaps - thanks everyone who swapped with me :)
I will take a picture off them all together so that all my viewers can have a look; check back tomorrow for the blog post.

Also, such a great day with the Stampin' Stars girls!

I can't tell you all the details unfortunately but I can tell you it's an exciting time to be a demonstrator!

If your'd like more information on becoming a demonstrator and its benefits then please contact me at tashahrt@me.com and i'll be happy to help.

Thats it for tonight xoxo

First card!

Well today I madly volunteered to make a leaving card for a boy that is doing work experience in the office and is leaving on Friday.

This is the result, tried to not make it too feminine but I know it won't be his cup of tea as he's into all that rock punk sort of thing but oh well.

I used:
Whisper white card stock
Oh, Hello stamp set
Oval framelits die (3rd smallest size)
Honeycomb embossing folder
Time for tea designer paper
In colour ink and paper 2011-13
SNAIL adhesive

I will be doing a few of these as swaps at the Telford Regionals 2013 :)

Comments and feedback appreciated.

Starter Kits Arrived! :)

It's finally arrived all the way from Germany!!!
Very excited and it's all there = happy me!





















First I'll run through what I picked (See the below picture):

In Colour Collection 2011-13 Bundle (Inks & A4 Card Stock)
Stampin' Write Markers In Colour Collection 2011-13
Paper Designer Series Tea for Two
Oh, Hello Bundle (Wood Stamps & Oval Dies)
Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Friendly Phrases Clear Stamp Set
Papillon Potporri Clear Stamp Set
Elegant Butterfly Punch
Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Big Shot Die Sizzlits S Pinwheel
& Mini Silver Brads



Also as I signed up to be an Independent Demonstrator; I got a FREE business kit worth £45 :)

This includes:
Welcome Letter in Envelope
8x Annual Catalogues
8x Seasonal mini catalogue
100x Guest Invitation Postcards
Demonstrator Recruitment Brochures
Getting Started DVD
50x Customer Order Forms
Decor Elements Stampin' Up! Logo - for sticking in a window or on a wall




Also a 'Making a Difference for 25 Years' Stampin' Up! pin:

Check back soon - currently making a card and my name badge for Telford Regionals!

xoxo

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Officially a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator!

I've jumped right in and joined the Stampin' Up family. I'm currently awaiting my completely customisable starter kit and free business kit.

I'm excited as I took a few days choosing the products I wanted to include then chopping and changing to make the most of the current joining deal.

The kits great as you get lots of products that you can choose yourself and its a one off joining fee. You also get £45 worth of business kit. For more information visit my 'Join My Team' page on the blog.

I cover the following areas:
• South East - Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, West Sussex and the New Forrest

All orders can be posted directly to your door.

Check back soon as I will be posting pictures of my starter kit when it arrives.

xoxo

Hello World!

Welcome to my blog - Hearts.you Crafts!

I've always been quite crafty since I was a child; but in recent years since completing school and college I had lost touch with my creative side but that was until a few months ago. When I had a very expensive visit to Hobbycraft and I re-found my love for all things craft.

I've done a few things since mainly patchwork quilting little heart cushions (pictures to follow), mosaic, sewing and now I'm also venturing into the world of papercraft.

Currently, I'm debating whether to set my self up as a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, as I really love their products and there is no one in my local area that supplies them via the catalogue.

Over the lifetime of this blog, I will be sharing with you all my crafty creations - so check back soon and follow my blog if you'd like to see more.

xoxo