A Bouquet of Flowers.............and a Gift with Purcahase.

First of all let me show you the gift Stampin'Up are giving you with orders over £75 or by hosting a workshop with sales of £250 or more,this is in addition to all your other hostess benefits.

How gorgeous is that case and you get the ribbon and clips too,if you're interested in getting your hands on one you can contact me here.
While I was away even though I had my crochet to satisfy my crafty needs I was itching to make a card so when I got home I got all my unpacking,washing and housework done and sat down with a cup of coffee and made my first card for over a week.This card was inspired by a card that my hubby sent me for my birthday.

The bouquet wrapping paper was made using the Sizzix Scallop Circle die and folded to make a cone shape.I stamped a background leaf and then added lots of punched flowers,hearts and leaves,I added some seam binding which I scrunched up to give it a more vintage look and a tiny tag.

 All products from Stampin'Up

Paper-Subtles Designer Paper Stack,Love Letters,Sweet Sitches
Stamp Set-Going Green,Tiny Tags,Something to Celebrate(hostess)
Punches-Boho Blossoms,Two-Step Bird,Jewellery Tag,Small Heart
Other- Baja Breeze Seam Binding,Pearls,Rhinestones,Designer Buttons

Stampin'Up Gift Basket and more......................

Last night I did a Stampin'Up workshop at my friend Libby's house,it went really well and everybody seemed to have a good time.There was a lot of laughter and quite a lot of wine flowing, Libby's husband even made a card which all the ladies loved,he took to stamping like a duck to water. I made some new samples using some of the Sizzix dies from the mini catalogue.

I made this for Libby as a thank you for hosting the workshop,she'd been asking me to make her a crocheted apple cosy so I made a little basket to put it in. The pretty basket is made using the Sizzix Scallop Envelope die,I cut four in white and then another four in patterned paper for the scalloped edge flap.I adhered the sides and bottom together,the handle is made using the Scallop Trim Border punch and grosgrain ribbon. I cut three daisies out using the Sizzix Daisies #2,layered them and added a button to the centre.They would make great Easter baskets or teacher gifts. I saw something similar on someones blog but can't find where I saw it but if anybody knows please let me know so I can give credit.

I made one of these fun treat bags and sent one to Theresa for her birthday, the top of the bag was made using the Sizzix Top Note die,folded in half and decorated using SU Party This Way stamp set. They are very quick to make and ideal for childrens party bags.

Lastly I made a  box using the Sizzix Pillow Box die,this would make a great wedding favour box decorated in the wedding colours or a fab little jewelery gift box.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
xxxxDebxxxx