2013-15 In Colour Collection Makes Part 3

Welcome back to Lou Lou and Jim Jams Crafts.  I hope you are liking the projects I have made using the 2013-15 In Colour Collection.  Today I have made some cards using the Flower shop and Tape it stamps.  I have also used the pansy punch and for the sentiments the Express Yourself and Banner Greeting Sets both of which are Hostess Stamp Sets.

Flower Shop

Wood Stamp  130939  £21.95

Clear Stamp  130942  £17.95

Pansy Punch  130698  £14.25

Tape It

Wood   130712  £23.95

Clear   130715   £18.95

Express Yourself Hostess Set

Wood   130336  £14

Clear   130339   £11

Banner Greetings Hostess Set

Wood   129711   £9

Clear   129714   £7

Rhinestones Basic Jewels (150 Jewels in 3 sizes)  119246  £4.50

The colours I have used on both cards are:

Strawberry Crush

Crisp Cantaloupe

Pistachio Pudding

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2013-15 In Colour Collection Makes Part 2

Today I am showing you some cards made with the new Stampin' Up hexagon bundle available in this years annual catalogue.  Hexagon's were quite big in the paper crafting world in 2012 and as a scrapbooker I noticed that a large number of scrapbook paper manufacturers had hexagons in their collections.  At the time I thought somebody needs to bring out a hexagon punch.  

In the summer Stampin' Up had a hexagon/honeycomb embossing folder which I snapped up and loved from the word go.

Honeycomb Embossing Folder   129378   £7.50

It was lovely to see this item has made it in to this years annual catalogue along with a lovely stamp set and matching punch:

Six Sided Sampler

Wood  130953  £23.95

Clear 130956  £18.95

Hexagon Punch  130919  £130919

Stampin' Up have also packaged the stamps and punch together to make the six sided bundle which sells for 15% less than if you purchased the items separately.

Six Sided Sampler Bundle

Wood   132725  £33.50

Clear   132724  £29.25

As with all stamps and punches from Stampin' Up these work together wonderfully.  Here are a few cards I have made using all three items:

I have used the same three colours on each of these cards:

Strawberry Slush

Crisp Cantaloupe

Coastal Cobana

I love the way that even though the colours are all the same on each card, each one looks so much different as a result of changing the colour of the mat used.

You can see the codes for the ink and cardstock used on these cards here.  In addition I have used Whisper White cardstock to stamp the hexagons on and raising them with Stampin' Up dimensionals (104430 £3.25 for 300 acid free dots)

See this post on how you can earn £85 of free Stampin' Up Products this month.

Taking The Plunge

For quite a while now I have loved the Stampin Up range of stamps and punches and had a few in my collection that I used for scrapbooking.  I loved the way they co-ordinated so well and a little embellishment was so easy and quick to make with the supplies.  I have not been a really big card maker of late, just making cards for close friends and family.  I much prefer scrapbooking and project life but did start out paper crafting by making cards many many years ago.

This year I have opened a toy shop where we live in Tywyn, a pretty seaside town on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park.  To add to the traditional wooden toys we stock I decided to make some children's cards to sell along side the toys.  Naturally my first port of call was the supplies I already owned.  I had a few stamps and papers and set about making some cards but they seemed to take forever as I was trying to match things up and spent more time planning what to do instead of doing the thing I love; crafting.

This led me to Stampin Up.  I signed up for a Stampin Up stamp club and received a current catalogue with all the lovely products available.  There, before my eyes was the answer.  I could start up my own card making business for £99.  I jumped at the chance at the end of June and placed my initial order.  A few days later my parcel arrived all the way from Germany with the goodies I had chosen.  A big brown box full of excitement  waiting to be played with.  Waiting for me to create.

Over the past 2 months I have placed a few more orders and even unexpectedly gained a customer!  I had no intention on looking for customers to sell Stampin Up products to when I first started but I can see this as a way to expand my craft business as well as making my own cards to sell.  I am also expanding the range of cards I stock to ones aimed at adults too as my toy customers have requested this.

Stampin Up products are so easy to use.  The hard work has already been done for you.  The stamp sets match with punches and dies.  The colours co-ordinate beautifully to and the products themselves are high quality giving professional results.

Last week my latest order contained the beautiful Flower Shop stamp set and Pansy Punch:

Wood Stamp - Item # 130939 £21.95

Clear Stamp - Item # 130942 £17.95

Punch - Item # 130698 £14.25

These are the cards I made:

Quite simple yet effective cards.

If you would like to place an order with myself you can telephone me on

01654 712196

Or email me at 

loulouandjimjams@yahoo.co.uk

For just £99 you can also set up your own Stampin Up business or join my team just for the amazing discounts you will receive.  Click on the 'Join My Team' tab above for further details then email or call me to discuss if you have any questions.

Stampin Up Products used:

Greetings

Hello from 'Four You' Stamp Set

Wood - Item # 130535 £12.95

Clear - Item # 130538 £9.95

Happy Birthday from Hostess Stamp Set 'Banner Greetings'

Wood - Item # 129711 £9

Clear - Item # 129714 £7

Click on 'Hostess' tab above for details on how you can get this stamp set.

Cardstock

Whisper White - Item # 106549 £7.50, 40 sheets A4

Melon Mambo - Item # 119980 £6.25, 24 sheets A4

Ink

Melon Mambo - Item # 120948 £4.95

Smoky Slate - Item # 126978 £4.95

Crushed Curry - Item # 131173 £4.95

Bermuda Bay - Item # 131171 £4.95

Buttons

From my stash