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Year End Closeout and Carry Over Lists of Stampin’ Up! Products

December 3, 2019 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

Today I’m sharing the Year End Closeout and Carry Over Lists. With the New Year in sight, Stampin’ Up! have drawn up a list of products that will be retiring and given us all advanced notification. The Year End Closeout list details all the fabulous products that won’t carry over, many of which come with a reduced price tag too. Now is a great chance to grab yourself that last-minute festive stamp set you’ve had your googly eye on.

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Soon to Retire – Year End Closeout

You can see the full list of products on the Year End Closeout list HERE. The reduced items can be seen below.

Wouldn’t those cheeky little Elves make a great gift to the children from their House Elf this Christmas?

I do love those little punches? … Team the Paper Pumpkin kit up with alternative sentiments and the Nationality doesn’t matter. They’re beautiful cards at a great price.

Carry Over List

Want to see if your favourite is carrying over to the New Year? Then you can take a look at the Carry Over List by clicking HERE.

Items will sell out fast, so get your order in quickly to avoid disappointment.

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You Can Create it – Brightly Gleaming

December 2, 2019 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

Today the You Can Create it Team are sharing inspiration using the Brightly Gleaming Suite. We share ideas for the November packet within this Quarter’s You Can Create it Kit, that we hope you’ll like. The fabulously talented Team spreads globally and the styles and ideas offer a real variety.

Founded in the spring of 2014, Anja and Heike had the idea to offer a taster of materials with the concept to “Make something out of it”. The entire team publish ideas of how you could use the kit, along with others who have purchased it. We have global Teams from the Netherlands and Austria to the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK.

September Kit Pack for You Can Create it by Artisan Design Team Member 2019, Mikaela Titheridge, UK Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, The Crafty oINK Pen. Supplies available through my online store 24/7

The Team design from a pre-selected Quarterly Kit chosen by the Team and comprises of a mini kit for each month within that quarter, plus some additional items. Then each month you check back here for inspiration for each kit packet. You’ll get ideas not only from the Team but from others who have purchased and played with the kit themselves. You can also submit ideas to me, made from your kit, to have posted to my blog post. It’s the perfect, ‘try before you buy’ way to have a taster of each collection of the products.

What does it cost?

For just £15.00 you will receive a Quarterly kit consisting of 3 different kits plus some additional items that’s inclusive of P&P to UK addresses.
Inspiration can be obtained each month from me and the You Can Create it, Team. You can also submit photographs of your creations using that month’s kit, to have posted to my blog, to share even more inspiration.

The Kit

With November’s pack and some of the incidental extra cardstock, I have created these cards.

I think most crafters are frugal and I just love the way you can create cards from the positive and the negative when you die cut some shapes. Wording and letters work particularly well here.

Here I have used the Oval Shaped Dies and the Hand Lettered Prose to die cut the aperture and word. The papers are so beautiful that there didn’t need to be any further embellishment.

From what was left, it’s great that I was then able to create this card. I embossed the vanilla background here with the Subtle Embossing Folder, before mounting the oval cut shape. The added sentiments on these cards come from the Itty Bitty. Christmas Stamp Set … a must-have this festive season.

I was tempted to use the reverse of this next sheet of paper, but it wasn’t anywhere near as attractive as this side. It was, however, a little less busy, which made the second card of this not work quite so well. This, however, worked beautifully and again, didn’t need any further embellishment.

I hope you’ve liked this simple frugal share with you today and that you’ll look at your negatives in future.

Message me If you’d like to purchase a kit and/or submit a photo to be published. You can also simply click on the BUY Button further up this post. Let’s see what you can create with it and share in the fun!

Brightly Gleaming Inspiration

Anja Luft

Heike Fallwickl

Hélène Den Breejen

Fanny Minne

Karina Chin

Simone Bartrum

Ann-Marie Breurkes

Linda Stevens Cullen

Michelle Zanavich

Louise Sims

Jolan Meurs

Aude Barbara

I hope you have enjoyed the inspiration that we have all shared with you today and that you’ll head back here at the beginning of January to see what we create using December’s kit.

Until then, You Can Create it …

Supplies used to recreate my samples

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Creation Station Put a Ring on it

December 1, 2019 by Mikaela Titheridge 12 Comments

Put a ring on it today with the Creation Station Design Team. We could be talking Engagements and Weddings or we could be simply talking Belly Bands. Take a look to check out the variety.

The talented Elizabeth Price will have no doubt shared something truly inspirational before me. Her work is just beautiful. If you’ve hopped over from her or joined the hop here, then welcome … you’re in for a treat.

It was tempting to go down the route of Engagement for me. Ten years ago this year, hubby asked me to move in with him, but I politely declined. I didn’t want to move in, see how things went, for me to move again, it would require more. A friend, proud of my reply, simply started to sing the line from Beyoncés song ‘Single Ladies’ of “if you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it …. ” It’s stuck with me ever since. Needless to say, a month later and hubby said he couldn’t let me slip through the net, so proposed.

Well, today, I decided NOT to go down the engagement route, but that of a Belly Band. I thought I’d give you a sneak peek from the upcoming Mini Catalogue due out early January and go Tropical.

I’ve teamed up two stamp sets, Tropical Chic from our Annual Catalogue and the new Timeless Tropical set. Hibiscus Flowers, Palm Trees and Pineapples, this set is quite simply paradise. The base card is a simple DL Gate Fold that I’ve added matting layers to. To create that mottled effect of the stamped leaves, I used the Baby wipe Technique with the following Ink Refill colours.

I’m loving the new rustic braided burlap, so decided to create my Belly Band with it. To help it slide, I first created a band from crumb cake cardstock and stuck the burlap to it. This gave a great base for me to anchor the focal point to.

A punchy hot pink flower was most fitting for the recipient this is intended for, so Melon Mambo it had to be.

The flower was stamped using Versamark before being White Heat Embossed and watercoloured Melon Mambo. I wanted the centre of the flower to stand out a little, so coloured in some Basic Pearls with a Daffodil Delight Blends Pen. This helped add height and further texture. The die-cut leaves and small flowers came from the ‘In The Tropics Dies’ that coordinate with the Timeless Tropical Set.

I put a ring on it, but you slide it off to reveal the centre of the card and a lovely opening to a simple Birthday sentiment. This style of card is like opening a gift in itself and the ideal way of presenting vouchers, a ticket or suchlike.

I wonder what the lovely Sara Levin, who I feel sure will offer us all some fabulous inspiration.

Enjoy the rest of the hop and the rest of the weekend. Thanks for hopping by today.

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Please note that the new products are not listed below here. I have added alternatives to the list that might be useful if you didn’t want to wait for January.

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New Stampin’ Up! Paper Trimmer available today for £23. Click on the image to be taken to my online store for more details.

Stampin’ Up! Three Day Sale

November 20, 2019 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

Stampin’ Up! are offering an Online Extravaganza. This Three day sale is a great time to stock up on those core crafting materials.

From now until Friday evening at 10.50pm this week, Stampin’ Up! are offering us an Online Extravaganza of some fabulous discounts on some staple supplies. Cardstock, Inks and even some fabulous discounts on some bundles. it’s a great time to stock up.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE OR HERE to see the list and prices of all that’s included and be ready to get your order in. You can order online, or if you live locally and are able to collect, then I’m happy for you to ‘Piggyback’ my orders.

15% off of Ink Pads and certain Cardstock and an additional 5% off the already discounted, 10% that comes with the Bundles on offer. Take a look and make sure you take advantage before it’s too late.

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Stampin’ Up! OnStage Live 2019, Dortmund

November 19, 2019 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

What a fabulous trip away to Dortmund, Germany I’ve just had to the Stampin’ Up! OnStage Live Convention. I managed to meet up with many other Demonstrators from the European Market and some from further afield too. Business tips were shared, we were spoiled rotten with fabulous. giveaways and saw the New Spring/Summer Catalogue. With Sale-a-Bration on the horizon for January, we also saw products from that offering too. Let’s just say that we have a truly fabulous offering of products ahead of us for the New Year.

I shared OnStage Live with several Team Members, The Stampin’ STYlettes, who in their own stylish way, embellished this photo. Dirk, the Stampin’ Up! official photographer, took this amazing photo and captured the spirit of our team. We had a truly fabulous 5 days away together, enjoying meals out, crafting, giggles and exchanging gifts. I can honestly say, I feel truly blessed to know each one of these ladies, who each bring something special. I couldn’t ask for a more warm and friendly group of caring and thoughtful ladies, who each looked out for one another and are always happy to share their knowledge to help each other out. We embrace being creative and for those interested, being creative businesswomen.

I would like to add what complete nutters they all are, but then I guess it comes from the top. Oh, how we laughed. I’m so lucky to be a part of such a positive and happy group.

OnStage Live 2019 started with the most spectacular event with a group of dancers that wore suits that lit up. It was an incredible performance and a great opener for what materialised to be a fabulous event.

Swapping

Here you can see three of the girls from the Team, Alison, Beckie and Katie, all taking part in General Swaps, whereby we make a quantity of a handcrafted gift and swap with someone else. This encourages engagement amongst the Demonstrators and enables them to share their crafting inspiration. It’s a wonderful thing to do. I’ll share some of the swaps I received in a Facebook Live this week and in another Blog Post.

Friendships

Whilst doing this, we bump into so many friends and make many more. I managed to capture some photos with some very inspirational people and still remain awestruck with many. Here are just a few I managed to grab some time with.

In amongst the fabulous craft presentations … which of course I’ll get to in another post about the products, I had a presentation to make.

OnStage Live Presentations

Jill Taylor, our Vice President of Sales, approached me and asked if I’d help her in a presentation. She wanted me to share my story of how and why I joined Stampin’ Up! and why indeed I choose to stay. Be it that I’m very much a people person, this struck a chord with my heart as it’s events like this that help fill my heart with happiness. It’s the friendships that had me join and it’s the friendships and social aspect that keeps me here. I adore the product, I adore crafting and sharing, but to craft with others and share in this experience, makes for a happier life.

Artisan Design Team 2019

This year I have had the honour of being a part of the most amazing sisterhood in that of the Artisan Design Team 2019. I’d have loved for the Team to meet all together, but it’s sadly just not been possible. With a few of us living in the European Market and four of us there at OnStage, we couldn’t not, get together for a photo.

These girls not only inspire me every day but support me and include me in a way that embodies true sisterhood. It’s an incredible group of ladies and one I have enjoyed enormously. Sadly I have not been selected to continue into 2020 but will go on sharing my creativity nonetheless. The friendships I have made will also go on. I’ll help introduce the new Team next month, but you can see the wonderful Caroline van der Straaten tagging into our photo above left. If you’re wondering what the lovely Emma Goddard and I are up to, we were making fascinators out of these images … We’re creatives I’ll have you know. It’s in our blood.

Joining in the fun

I can honestly say that this event has been a firm favourite of mine. Sharing it with so many of my wonderful team and returning home filled with happiness, is just the best.

If you’d like to be a part of this amazing Team, The Stampin’ STYlettes and join us at our get togethers, meetings, Christmas Meal, Crafting sessions and official Stampin’ Up! Events, then be sure to get in contact. Alternatively, you can simply click on the Join my Team below and follow the steps to build your fabulous starter kit online now.

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Artisan Design Team Blog Hop – Toile Tidings

November 14, 2019 by Mikaela Titheridge 4 Comments

Welcome to the Artisan Design Team monthly Blog Hop, where this month we are sharing inspiration using Toile Tidings. This fabulous suite of products includes Gift Wrap, something we don’t often see.

Whether you’ve joined the hop here or hopped on over from the wonderful Manuela, you’re in for a treat this hop. There is some amazing inspiration throughout the hop that you’re sure to enjoy, so sit back and allow me to share my creations with you.

I started by making this simple card using the Wreath die from the All-Around Wreath Dies set. Die-cut twice in Garden Green, staggered and adhered with Dimensionals, this gave great depth. By adding some Early Espresso twigs, it gave the appearance of looking rustic, which I loved.

I’m a sucker for a Ribbon Banner like this … especially when heat embossed Gold. I loved the simplicity of this card, but that the detail in the wreath did all the singing.

I loved the effect of threading the ribbon through the wreath to decorate a gift. Such a simple yet effective way of adding interest and elegance to an otherwise plain gift as shown with the stripy paper.

Wreaths are often finished off with a beautiful bow, so I loved the way the bow not only. decorated the parcel, but finished off the wreath. Creating a simple box with a belly band is a great way of showing a flash of the paper, without having to use too much of it.

The top and larger present was embellished with various flourishes, stamped and die cut. The Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dots added fabulous berry interest to the flourishes.

There really isn’t much need for too much with these sets. Less, really is more here, as the wreath can do the singing … and I do love a wreath.

Next up is Narelle, with her beautiful makes, so be sure to hop on over and show her your love.

Have a great day and enjoy the rest of the hop.

Blog Hop Links

Mikaela Titheridge

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

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Artisan Corporate Post – I’ve had the Most Wonderful Time

November 7, 2019 by Mikaela Titheridge 4 Comments

I’ve been having the Most Wonderful Time with our Autumn/Winter Product Medley that’s just perfect for Christmas. The Most Wonderful Time Medley offers everything you need in one Product Bundle with just one order number. Stamp Set, Dies, stunning foil papers, Embellishments and Stickers, there’s plenty to keep you crafting with happiness.

I got playing with the Most Wonderful Time Medley (#150705) and decided to combine it with some other Stamp Sets and Dies to create something stepped up. I wanted some Christmas Cards that were perhaps more keepsake cards for close friends and family.

The Christmas Tree is most certainly the focal point in our house at Christmas. Always quite a sizable tree, it’s a family tradition to dress the tree together. I needed a card therefore, that focused on the tree and came up with this DL size card.

The stunning Gold Shimmer Ribbon (#152156) from the Christmastime is Here Suite (available throughout November), beautifully held this card together. It was designed to be like opening a gift.

Adding a clean and simple internal card, gave greater interest and the feel of something extra special. The internal sentiment came from the gorgeous So Many Stars Stamp Set (#150496). I felt it followed on beautifully from the sentiment on the front.

The focal point trees are simply stickers found in the Product Medley that I adhered flat inside and added some Dimension to the one outside. Our Ice Stampin’ Glitter (#150445) really is your best friend if you want some full-on frosting. For yet more shimmer, I used the Shimmery Crystal Effects (#150892) to adhere the Glitter to. So much frosting.

I hope you’ll agree, that this Gatefold Card is quite an elegant card and something quite special.

I then wanted to create a simple square card that offered a handmade envelope to showcase the beautiful papers. Loving the Deer stickers in the Medley, I wanted to use a sheet of paper that tied in beautifully with them. By simply adding a covered triangular flap to a sleeve of cardstock, I created a wallet style envelope.

So serene, I wanted a peaceful sentiment and used ‘Peace & Happiness’ from the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set (#150513) that offers an abundance of choice. The word ‘Peace’ was taken from the ‘So Many Stars set’, used for the previous card. Some simple layering and a wash of Soft Sea Foam Ink ((#147102) behind the Deer and a very simple card was lifted by the elegance of Gold Foil (#132622) and a Gold Metallic threaded tassel that I made.

I love the little image that I repeatedly stamped over the Envelope. This too came from the So Many Stars Stamp Set. A simple image that I felt offered an elegant touch of detail to this otherwise simple envelope.

With unused papers offering presents, candy cane and deeper green, I wanted to make something that was tailored more for a child.

A cheeky little image from the stamp set #Elfie (#150509) seemed perfectly fitting for the front of this card. I kept things on a theme of white, gold and green, but introduced Real Red in the colouring of the Elf. I used our fabulous Alcohol Blends Pens in Real Red (#147935), Old Olive (#144597), Soft Suede (#147273) and Ivory (#144606) to colour the Elf in. Another Shimmer Gold Ribbon tie opens to reveal Santa’s Workshop inside.

Isn’t this fun! I look forward to giving this to our son this Christmas. The sack of toys came from the Father Christmas image in Holly Jolly Christmas (#150471). I this set and #Elfie go hand in hand. The foil presents were all fussy cut from the Designer Series Papers that come in the Most Wonderful Time Medley. Adding some with Dimensionals helps give depth to the image.

Quite a bold wallpaper for Santa’s Workshop, but I wanted something a little more colourful for this card.

The sentiment came from the #Elfie set, that also provided the little Workshop Elf. I think the hardest part of this card was deciding upon what colour outfit the Elf would wear …. Red or Green?

I hope I have inspired you to get creative with this beautiful Product Medley with all its beautiful papers, accessories and embellishments. There really are so many other sets that it can team up so beautifully with and I hope I’ve shown you that.

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You Can Create it – Gather Together Kit

November 7, 2019 by Mikaela Titheridge 2 Comments

The You Can Create it Team are once again sharing inspiration using the Gather Together Kit. We share ideas for the October packet within this Quarter’s ‘You Can Create it Kit’, that we hope you’ll like. The fabulously talented Team spreads globally and the styles and ideas offer a real variety.