#StampAroundUK Video Hop – All About Texture!

Hi Everyone,

It’s the first of the month which means another #StampAroundUK video hop!

Here are the links to all the other participants. Please stop by, like and subscribe!

Karen Egan – Craftykarendesigns https://youtu.be/2G8240Oq1SQ

Helzie Lou – https://youtu.be/Wgthe_xZxmE

jazzledazzlecraft with Janice https://youtu.be/t-QN-Ssb7Ek

Heather Forgan – Stamp With Nellie https://youtu.be/wvmPhwN3AZE

Jill Chapman – https://youtu.be/EaqtRbfKjro

Gez Carpenter – Nigezza Creates https://youtu.be/Kkq6xZebAhw

Yvonne Flitton – https://youtu.be/qaq3DhiQ-5A

Verity Pursglove – Stampin’ with Inkybutterfly https://youtu.be/IAPeNLuc1L8

Esther Howard- Stampin Star Creations https://youtu.be/0MfRHPOFA-E

Carol Brown – https://youtu.be/erIINDRT3fw

Tricia Smith – Smith’s Crafty Creations – https://youtu.be/zjIgHqeZqbo

Ruth Trice – Artful Stampin https://youtu.be/9xAjJlGSoXs

Barry – Mitosu Crafts https://youtu.be/qbctVF8TZMk

Kate Bolt: https://youtu.be/OX50R0Iwzlk

My card features the Pretty Flowers embossing folder!

I used Magenta Madness and Misty Moonlight for my samples…..

Inking up the embossing folder adds another level of interest to an otherwise simple card design….

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Something Different with the Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle

Hello Everyone,

I’m trying something different with gorgeous Pearlescent Speciality Paper which has carried over to the 2021 Annual Catalogue!

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

I definitely prefer the addition of the Calypso Coral to the seashells and card base.

My original sample using Crumb Cake ink and gives a much more subtle effect.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Quick Cards with Layering Hugs

Hello Everyone,

If you’re looking for die bundle that covers arrange of occasions then this is worth some consideration… And of course you save 10% when you purchase them together!

Make cards using the stamps, the dies, or both!

My card today firmly focuses on the dies

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

The Melon Mambo is so striking with this set. There are loads more colour combos I’d like to try out with this set.

I really like this version. The white really stands out against the background!

The matte black dots finish it off perfectly.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Monday Colour Challenge with Very Versailles

Hello Everyone,

Here we are again with this week’s colour challenge…..

We are using;

  • Gorgeous Grape
  • Gray Granite
  • Garden Green

I created my card with an old favourite stamp set, Very Versailles.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

The Tailored Tag was used to cut banner ends on the sentiment strip.

This was the original sample, I like this one the best!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Friendship Card featuring Brushed Blooms

Hello Everyone,

Here’s another wonderful stamp set that retires soon…. Brushed Blooms!

I had the idea to build up a brushstroke background and loved the result.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial

What colours would you use to create this card?

This sample uses Soft Sea Foam, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce and Melon Mambo!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Treasured Medallions meets Pretty Perennials

Hello Everyone,

Two more beautiful stamp sets in use today before they retire for good at the end of June!

I’ve created a design that uses a monochromatic back drop with a pop of colour added through the lovely florals!

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

Which card is your favourite?

The original sample uses Flirty Flamingo and Granny Apple Green!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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A Final Card with Borders to Backgrounds

Hello Everyone,

The January to June Mini catalogue will retire in just over a week’s time…. And sadly this stamp set has already sold out 😦

But I still wanted to show you these cards I made with the Stamparatus tool. So if you managed to get the stamp set or you have something similar you can try this out!

You can see how I made these cards in my video tutorial…

The Biggest Wish stamp set lives on the desk at the moment…. I just love it!

I have used complimentary colours to make my cards. I think that these would also look good with black accents too!

And here’s a bonus card I didn’t show on my video! This combo is Shaded Spruce and Granny Apple Green.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Embossed Rose Gold Birthday Card

Hello Everyone,

Did you spot this gorgeous speciality Designer Series Paper?

Each sheet has a beautiful brushed texture to it. I thought I’d add some extra texture with the Pretty Floral embossing folder.

I took the opportunity to use the Delicate Petals set once more too. The flowers were coloured very simply to coordinate with the card base.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

I used a different layout for my original sample as another option.

This piece was embossed with the Stitched Greenery die. Look out for more projects with this in the future!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Pierced Blooms and 2021 In Colours

Hello Everyone,

You may have seen a recent post where I featured the 2021 in colours with a simple stamping card using the In Bloom stamp set.

This time I’m focussing on the coordinating Pierced looks dies.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

The detail on the die cuts is absolutely amazing!

I’m still astounded by the way these in colours work so well together!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Project Share Project

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to this week’s Project Share. As always my friends have created some lovely work. Please use the links to visit their blogs and read more about their projects.

Jill’s clean and simple style is unmistakable in this card. Don’t you just love the fresh colour combination!

Visit Jill’s blog here

Heather has made this beautiful card. The bright colour palette is perfect and suits the design so well.

Visit Heather’s blog here

Gez has been making lots of these men’s shirt cards. You can really have fun with the paper you use. You can make 5 from a single sheet!

Visit Gez’s blog here

I hope you enjoyed these projects. The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Another Colour Challenge with the Lots of Heart Bundle

Hello Everyone,

I couldn’t resist this colour challenge…. Any excuse to use my favourite colour!

  • Bermuda Bay
  • Crumb Cake
  • Sahara Sand
  • Basic Black

I pulled out the Lots of Heart stamp set and coordinating dies to make my card.

This stamp set is retiring at the end of the month and currently still available at half price!

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

Mixing up the colours worked well too. You might even stretch to give this card to a guy … Perhaps exchanging the Bermuda Bay for Night of Navy or Misty Moonlight

I love the pop of colour with this arrangement. I think this would work with a variety of colours.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Monday Colour Challenge with Watercolour Shapes

Hello Everyone,

Monday is here again…. so it’s time for a colour challenge!

This week’s colours are;

  • Night of Navy
  • Merry Merlot
  • Pacific Point

I’d already decided that I was going to work with the Watercolour Shapes stamp set regardless off the colours that came out.

You can see how I made my cards in my video tutorial….

I think they worked out quite well in the end and I do love the bold sentiments in the Biggest Wish set!

The original samples were made using the skinny rectangle shape.

The Merry Merlot sentiment is my favourite, which is yours?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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The Project Share Project Blog Hop – Retiring Favourites

Good Morning Everybody,

Welcome to this month’s Project Share Project blog hop.

The January to June Mini catalogue will end retiring at the end of the month so our theme is “Retiring Favourites“.

Click through the other projects using the links at the bottom of this post!

I wonder what you would choose to work with? I’d love to know!

My choice, is Vine Design.

Beautiful, simple to use stamp set with stunning dies to go with it… And it is currently on sale so don’t miss your chance to get hold of this one!

I’ve teamed it with new in colours and carried over Stitched So Sweetly dies to create this clean and simple design.

You can see how I made my card in my video tutorial…

I used the other flowers and sentiments to make these Polished Pink and Pale Papaya versions.

Which is your favourite?

Click here to see Jill’s project…

Project Share June Roll Call

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Gez Carpenter – Nigezza Creates

Heather Forgan – Stamp With Nellie

Jill Chapman – Paper Daisy Crafting

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Simple Friendship Card with the Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder

Hello Everyone,

I’m doing something really simple today.

In the same way Designer Series Paper can make a card front, so too can embossing folders.

Today I have embossed Very Vanilla card stock. For a different look, you can use coloured card stock or designer series paper!

The texture created with these folders is incredible to see.

I have emphasized the detail by applying some ink over the top with a blending brush.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

All that is needed is a sentiment. For this card I used dies as I had the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine out. You could equally use punches.

Some coordinating ribbon completes the card. You can also colour ribbon with Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Write Markers or even Stampin’ ink pads!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Making Stunning Cards with the Encircled In Beauty Dies

Hello Everyone,

Wow, wow, wow! Did you spot these dies in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue?

I can see all sorts of possibilities with these dies so keep your eyes peeled for more ideas with these dies!

The bright card stock emphasises the intricacy of the design.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

Adding some ink to the aperture provides some contrast with the centre circle.

The Flowers & Leaves and Sprig punches were used to create the decorative elements. The pastel pearls were the perfect finishing touch.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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#StampAroundUK – New Catalogue Inspiration!

Hello Again,

1st of the month means a #StampAroundUK video hop!

This month everyone will be showcasing new catalogue goodies!

I’ve chosen the Expressions in Ink suite for my cards.

You can see how I made them in my video tutorial…..

Don’t forget to use the links on the description on You Tube to see everyone else’s videos!

This is just 4 examples of these cards. Just one pack of designer series paper will make 72 card fronts to decorate as you wish…. Excellent value for money!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code QACFP2SJ when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Project Share Project

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to this week’s Project Share. As always my friends have created some lovely work. Please use the links to visit their blogs and read more about their projects.

Jill has made this beautiful concertina card to celebrate a milestone birthday using the 2021 in colour inks, card stock and designer series paper.

Visit Jill’s blog here

Heather has used a sketch challenge to create this oh so elegant thank you card. I love the colour palette in this designer series paper.

Visit Heather’s blog here

Gez is getting the most out her designer series paper with these suit cards complete with tie and matching handkerchief.

Visit Gez’s blog here

I hope you enjoyed these projects. The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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One Card, Three Ways with the Art in Bloom Bundle

Hello Everyone,

I am so excited about this new product from Stampin’ Up!

The Art in Bloom bundle includes a stamp set, dies and a hybrid embossing folder!

The products can be used independently or in combination to make simple effective cards.

1. Simple stamping – use the stamps alone and colour them with your favourite medium or the two-step elements in the stamp set! I used Stampin’ Blends for my card.

2. Just emboss – use your Stampin’ Cut and Emboss to emboss your card stock. I’ve used Basic White and added colour with Blending Brushes. Why not try other card stock colours?

The ink picks out the embossed details.

3. Stamp, cut & emboss – easily line up your stamped images with the die and embossing folder. The die sits inside the folder which is specifically designed so that it is not damaged in the process – it’s so clever!

(Do not try this with your other embossing folders)

I raised the die cut pieces up on to dimensionals.

You can see how I made these cards in my video tutorial….

This shows just 3 options, but there are so many other combinations to try!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code F2QFV2PT when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Monday Colour Challenge with Delicate Petals

Hello Everyone,

For this week’s Monday Colour Challenge I am working with;

  • Merry Merlot
  • Mint Macaron
  • Pacific Point

The Delicate Petals was on my desk to use again before it retires. I haven’t seen many samples using this set online either, which is such a pity. I think it is a lovely set.

I have layered the pieces together to create a dimensional floral embellishment .

The Double Oval punch was perfectly sized to cut the sentiment.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

The background stamp is easy to line up as it is photopolymer. I love how this lines up to create a full circle.

Which is your favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code F2QFV2PT when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Don’t Forget Pretty Perennials!

Hello Everyone,

I’m sharing these cards today for a couple of reasons;

  • These beautiful stamps and dies are still available in the mini catalogue
  • To show how the new in colours work with SU base colours

Each card uses four colours, with darkest being used for the card base, sentiment and flower centres.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

White ribbons can be coloured to match your project so these are great to have in your stash!

I really love how the purple card turned… Though I am biased, Blackberry Bliss is one of my favourite colours!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

If your order is less than £150, use the Hostess Code F2QFV2PT when placing your order to get an extra gift from me!

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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