Last night I enjoyed a Retro Birthday Celebration with those watching my Facebook Live. Oh, we had fun taking a trip down memory lane. Born in 1970, I grew up through the 70’s and feel most at home with the Retro vibe. I still believe that It was the fashions of that time that taught me where to seek inspiration and it was this that I wanted to share.
Fashion
Vibrant colours mixed with a lot of reds, browns and oranges were one memory I had. This card offers die cut flowers from In the Tropics scattered over a Soft Suede card base for this fun, playful feel. I love how the new Magenta Madness and Cinnamon Cider work so well here. I swear I had a blouse in this fabric pattern.
Fashion and Home Decor
A darker brown card base again, this time I used ann Early Espresso backdrop for these large hypnotising circles. These reminded me of the 70’s wallpapers, scatter cushions and tableware that I grew up with. A great card layout for male or female I had fun creating this.
Kids TV Programmes
A memory of kids TV Programmes and album covers gave me the idea for this next card. Very simple strips of colour, finished off with a Stitched Star. Somehow I think of a Chopper Bike when I see this finished card. Oh, the memories. We had fun throughout the Live Crafting session reminiscing of kids TV programmes we used to enjoy. We did have a giggle.
Album Covers
As this sentiment says, you can be awesome at any age! For me, 50 is just a number. I’ve enjoyed the years leading up to it and I’ll enjoy many more beyond (God willing). This card was again based on the same colours used in previous cards, of Mango Melody, Poppy Parade, Bermuda Bay and Night of Navy. It didn’t quite meet up how I wanted it to, but I loved the finished effect. Again, this reminded me of Album covers and Vinyl records.
I loved growing up through the 70’s and I hope my cards have reminded you of the fun times shared (if you were around then). I thoroughly enjoyed having a little fun celebration with you last night and I really hope you too enjoyed it. If you missed it and you wanted to see how these cards were made, then you can still take a look HERE.
50% off Sale
I’m now sharing the celebration just a little bit further. From midnight tonight and for a 24 hour period, I’m celebrating with you by offering a 50% discount on all of my Retired Stock. A blanket 50% discount will be applied from midnight tonight with Postage & Packing applied once I know the weight of your order.
Enter my Sale by clicking on Shop at the top of this page and selecting Retired Products (or the image below). Navigate the sections, add to your basket and proceed to checkout. You’ll then want to apply the Sales Code which I’ll be publishing at midnight tonight. It’s my gift to you and a way for us all to celebrate my 50th Birthday, so enjoy!
NOTE: Due to Stampin’ Up! rules, I will only be able to sell to customers in the UK Market.
The Discount Code will be published here, on my website, at midnight tonight.
More Exciting News
Following popular demand and the success of our recent Annual Catalogue Online Launch Party, we’re back to offer you more. Yes, Tanya and I are preparing to bring you our cut down Mini Catalogue Launch Party. Tailored to the size of this publication, this half-day event will still bring you all the fun of 4 Facebook Lives, Make & Take Videos and PDF Tutorials and a great insight into what our Season Mini Catalogue will bring come 4th August when it launches.
Registration is open, so feel free to click on the image above to book your space. Note, if you are a customer of Tanya’s and you require a catalogue, then you’ll need to book directly through her. Anyone from other markets who would like to join in the fun and pay exclusively for access can do so through this link.
Enjoy your day and keep crafting.
Supplies used to recreate my samples
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these are all so cute!
Hugs, Di
Thank you so much Diana, I did have fun creating them x