Plain Sailing on 'The Open Sea'......

I didn't realise this weekend was a bank holiday, until everyone else had put in there request as to what they wanted to do with me- as either the chief ' Cook, Bottle washer, driver, Banker and dogsbody'!!! In between helping one child name his undies yesterday, well he's going on a school trip on Wednesday and if the list says 6 sets of underwear and that the clothing should be named- he won't be happy until it is done!!! And then driving Heather in the Horsebox, following her on a bike and falling off, trying to get on the bike, in the middle of the rode, by the time I had landed home after a tea with my mum & dad and then a call in at my Grans, posting a blog update had gone out the window.If only everything was plain sailing!!!!

Anyway in the middle of everything else yesterday, I did fit in some time to photograph some projects I had finished off, featuring a new stamp set from the 'Summer Mini' called 'The Open Sea'. This is a very different  style of stamp set to the rest. that is on offer in the mini, and perfect for those that love the altered/ distressed look for their craft projects.

The set contains 5 stamps  and is available as wood mounted (123030 £23.95)

or cling (123032 £18.95).

 For the small card I used the 'Compass' stamp and some punches to make a little embellishment.

 The inside of the card was decorated with a little simple on colour stamping.

 The large card, was created by folding an A4 sheet of 'Basic Grey' in half, and the decorative panel was cut from a 'One Sheet Wonder', that used all the stamps apart from the 'Ship'.

 The stamped the 'Ship' in 'Basic Grey' on to a scrap of 'Very Vanilla' and then cut it out using my 2nd smallest 'Framelit'- I am so in love with these xx

 I decorated another panel of 'Very Vanilla' around the edge, using the stamps and ink to add interest to the inside of the card too!

 With the left over piece of 'One Sheet Wonder' I made a little 'Cheese Box- Gift Box!'

I created a little video, just to show how easy these are to create with the new 'Simply Scored' !!

Heather helped me film this yesterday, and wasn't very pleased I had let you all in on what she calls the boxes, if I had videoed her- you will have seen her go bright red and start muttering that she hadn't called them that for ages!!

Now for the exciting bit........

As I am loving, my 'Simply Scored' so much,

I want to share this love with you & invite you to take part in........

For every person who purchases a- 

'Simply Scored' through me, 

between May 1st 2012 & June 30th, whether as a customer order or as a workshop order, they will receive a 'Ticket' for my 'Sensational 'Simply Scored' Lucky Draw'!!

For every 15 tickets, I will supply-

a totally superb SU branded prize to go into the draw!!

**The first prize, to go in the draw is-**

**a 'brand spanking' new 'Big Shot'**

to be followed by a

** A set of 'Stamp & Write Markers'**

& then a

** 'Colour Caddy' **

I can't wait to share with you many more projects and ideas for the 'Simply Scored' and I look forward to entering your ticket into the draw!xx

Please note: 

• The lucky tickets are only given to those who purchase the Simply Scored scoring tool(item 122334) through myself. 
It does not include Simply Scored accessories, such as:
Metric Plate, Stylus, Place Markers or Bone folder.

• The draw will take place on, Saturday July 1st.

• It is offered in good will and in thanks, by myself, for the continued loyalty of my many customers, if you I have any queries I welcome you to contact me via email: sally-johoughton@hotmail.co.uk 

Getting in the groove!

Well after last weeks 'dramas and dioramas' I thought I would have had a quieter week and been able to dust off my desk, and get crafting- but what with Matthew doing maypole.... I know I can't believes he has offered to dance, let alone with a girl!!! and Heather wanting to make the most, of the lighter nights and get lots of riding in, I have failed to do as much as what I had planned!

So did you guess the sneaky peakes that were on show, in last weeks 'Dramas & Dioramas' card???.......

I was giving you a peak at the new  'Framelits Dies'.They are a set of 6, thin wafer-like dies. you can layer inside each other to cut frames for stamp images  or cut single labels for accents or layering. They do coordinate with the 'Apothecary Art' Stamp Set ( shown on p. 17 of the Summer Mini).

The other sneaky peak was a little harder to guess, as its a tool- This is something that really will help you get in the groove! Its the new 'Simply Scored Scoring Tool'! I love that it has made scoring such a pleasant task!!

Here is the card, I made for swaps,

at SU mummy- Julies Training event.

For this I also used the 'Summer Mini' stamp set....

'Bordering on Romance'

 Wood Mounted 125480 £24.95 

Clear mounted 125482 £19.95.

I stamped the spray of flowers from the set, to the left of a panel of the SU water colour paper and used my 'Aqua Blenders' to watercolour- using the lids of my stamp pads as a pallet, the versatility of my SU stash! The water colour paper also helped to let the ink blend smoothly too!

Here you can see, the working of the card fold from above, I was able to create two of these card blanks, from an A4 sheet of card- so would be ideal if you wished to create multiples for wedding invitations or a special event, and using the 'Simply Scored- Scoring tool' and having the place markers set up, would make it a doddle! 

I got farmer Johnnie to help me shoot a video yesterday, to show you how I created the card blank, but lets just say after the 20th take, I was about to beat him over the head with my 'Simply Scored board' what with his phone ringing, the kids running up and down the stairs and I haven't managed to refrain from saying 'oakie dokey', but I hope it helps to show you how to create the card xx

To create the sentiments, I used my trusty 'Stamp-ma-jig' and a combination of stamps from 'Petite Pairs' & 'My Family'.I also added some little flowers, punched with the flower from the 'Itty Bitties' punch pack and dots of 'Tombow- liguid glue' and to all the flower centres, and then a dusting of sparkle with some 'Dazzling Diamonds'.

Thank you for looking by, and I will be back tomorrow, to tell you about ........

xXXx