Christmas In July Class

I've set this post to stay at the top for now but be sure to scroll down as I'm planning to update the blog over the next few days (don't faint!) to show you some of the cards I've been working on recently.

Why not come along and get a head start on your Christmas Cards. Learn how to make ten unique cards quickly and easily using the one sheet wonder technique.

Even better how would you like to attend this class for FREE?

Simply purchase the Christmas in July bundle from me to use in class, no later than 21 July and your class will be FREE.

The Christmas in July bundle includes the following products:

Serene Snowflakes stamp set (115438)
Platinum Shimmer Paint (116807)
A single sponge dauber
Dasher stamp (116816)
Whisper White craft ink pad (117361)

And the cost is £35 inclusive of P&P

Please either email me at thefineartofstampin@gmail.com or phone/text me on 07949101534 if you would like to take advantage of this special offer.


Extra supplies?
Additional cardstock, envelope and ribbon bundles are also available to purchase at a cost of only £5 each in case you'd like to make additional co-ordinating cards. (each pack contains the basic supplies to make the ten cards included in the class, excluding ink, stamp sets, tools etc)


Class by post
If you can't make it along to class on the day then you can still take the class for FREE. Simply purchase the Christmas in July bundle and I will post the cardstock, ribbon and accessories needed to make the cards to you along with full colour instructions. There will be an additional charge of £2.95 for this option to go towards postage costs bringing the total cost of the class by post option to £37.95.

If you are taking class by post option then you will also need the following supplies and tools (not supplied) to enable you to complete all ten cards:

Not Quite Navy inkpad (110075) £4.25
Ballet Blue inkpad (110054) £4.25
Bashful Blue inkpad (10056) £4.25
Occasional Greetings stamp set (110520) £26.95 (p25 of current catalogue)
Punches Three (level one hostess set - available FREE with order of £150 or more)
Scallop Edge punch (113654) £12.50
Eyelet Border punch (117402) £12.50
Circle of Friendship stamp set (107137) £15.95
Scallop Circle punch (109877) £12.50
1 3/8" circle punch (110105) £12.50
1 1/4" circle punch (110104) £12.50
1" circle punch (110106) £8.50
1/2" circle punch (110103) £3.95
Basic Phrases stamp set (110530) £30.95


The "No thanks, I don't want to buy stuff, I just want to come along to class" option
If however you would prefer to just come along to class then the class fee is £12 (reduced to only £10 for those who register and pre-pay no later than 21 July).

The class is also available by post for £12 including P&P - this will include the basic cardstock, envelopes and ribbon required to make the ten cards plus full colour instructions (stamp sets, ink pads, shimmer paint and other tools and accessories not included).


To book your place or make a purchase please contact me as soon as possible as places are limited (due to school holidays I am unable to run a daytime class this month, however if there is sufficient demand I will run the class on a second evening):

E: thefineartofstampin@gmail.com
T: 07949 101534

Vintage Vogue Class - 24 June 2010

Just a quick up date to say there are only a couple of spaces available in the 10am to 12 noon class so please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to come along.

There are a few more spaces for the evening class being held from 7pm-9pm.

Also there are a couple of spaces left in the Stampers 10 starting this month. Contact me at thefineartofstampin@gmail.com if you'd like to join in. Minimum spend is £15 per month, plus P&P, over 10 months. You will then be a "virtual" hostess one month and will receive the usual hostess benefits ie a free level one hostess set AND £15 worth of FREE product from the catalogue. You will also receive a free copy of the Stampin' Up! Catalogue and Idea Book (usual price £4.95)

Vintage Vogue Class - 24 June 2010

Come along and make three cards using the gorgeous Vintage Vogue stamp set and some of the brand new Stampin’ Up! Colours - Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede.

The class will include instructions on how to make two types of three-dimensional flowers and we will also cover the brayering technique.

The class will take place on Thursday 24 June and due to customer demand I will be running two classes:

- from 10am to 12 noon

- from 7pm to 9pm.

Please remember to let me know which time slot you will be attending.

The class will take place at Dip N Doodle, 6 Gallowgate Lane, LARGS, KA30 8BE.

The cost of the class will be £10 and payment should be made on or before the registration date of 15 June.

Special Offer: Treat yourself to your own Vintage Vogue stamp set to use in class and pay the special low combined price of only £28 for both the class and the stamp set.

To book your place please either email me at thefineartofstampin@gmail.com or phone/text me on 07949 101534. Payment should be made by cheque to reach me no later than 15 June.

April Class - Now rescheduled to Thurs 28 May

As some of you already know the April class was postponed and is now being held on Thursday 28th May.




This is the project we will be working on in our class.

You will make the folder itself and six cards (two each of three designs.) Envelopes included.
We will be using some stamps from both the Occasions mini Catalogue and from the main catalogue and the Sweet Always designer series paper.


Date: Thursday 28 May
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Venue: Clark Memorial Church Hall
Cost £10
Registration closes: Thursday 14 May (class fees to be paid by that date please)

Participants may find it helpful to bring along their own trimmer (or metal ruler/craft knife), scissors etc

March Class

Classes can be arranged at a time and location convenient to you for groups of 6 or more people. Please contact me for more information.
T: 01475 689958 or email me

Sample class shown below:







Sorry for the delay! DHL decided to hold on to a few parcels from Stampin' Up! last week before delivering them (and who can blame them - I suppose given how yummy the new stuff is I should be grateful they delivered them at all!)

This is the class for March - we will be making a mini magazine file style holder that is sized to keep your cards in. We will also be making six cards (two each of three designs) and will have a chance to use some of the new stamp sets (Fresh Cuts) and the new oval punches.



The class will be at 10am on Thursday 26th March.
Venue to be confirmed shortly.
Cost £10 per person.

Class attendees should bring the following with them if possible:
- Paper trimmer
- Scissors
- Embossing Tool
- Paper Piercer

Please let me have your payment by 18th March to secure your place.

Boxes, Bags n Tags Class

These are just some of the projects we'll be making at the Boxes, Bags N Tags class on Thursday 27 November - more pictures to follow over the next few days.

If you'd like to come along please contact me to book your place no later than 14th November. Cost is £10 and class must be paid in full by the registration date (14th Nov).

T: 01475 689958 or email me

I Wish Christmas Kit class - Thurs 30 October

Do you wish you could have a class using the new "I Wish" Christmas Simply Scrappin' Kit from Stampin' Up!? *ping* well now your dreams can come true LOL

In my next class you will have the chance to make two Christmas gift boxes, an ornament or two (not pictured) and at least 8 cards.

The class will take place in Largs (venue to be ascertained depending on numbers) on Thursday 30th October at 10 am and will cost £10. Your kit will include the following:

• One half of an "I Wish" Simply Scrappin kit (page 73 of the new catalogue and Idea Book) containing:
  4 12"x12" sheets of Stampin' Up! textured cardstock
  2 12" x 12" double sided sheets of patterned paper
  3 different sheets of accents, borders and stickers
  
  
• One sheet of whisper white card stock
  
  
• Real Red, Always Artichoke and Chocolate Chip ribbon.
  

During the class we will be doing some heat embossing using Stampin' Up!'s super fine embossing powder and there could even be a sprinkling of Dazzling Diamonds glitter. There will also be an opportunity to have a play with the new Season of Joy stamps and also the Perfect Presents stamp set.

If you are interested in coming along then please let me know by Thursday 16th October at the latest. Class fee must be paid in full by 16th October to enable supplies to be ordered.

Please email me at: thefineartofstampin@gmail.com or phone me on 01475 689958 to reserve your place.

One Sheet Wonder Class

This is a little taster of just some of the cards we will be making at the one-sheet wonder class.
The class will take place in the Community Room at Largs Library on Thursday 1st May 10:15am to 11:45am.

The cost will be £6 and we will be making at least 6 cards plus some co-ordinating gift tags as time permits.

Please bring your own adhesive.

Introductory offer:
Any attendees who book and pre-pay by 26th April will receive a free gift.

Please contact me by email (thefineartofstampin@googlemail.com) or by phone/text (07949 101534) to secure your place as numbers are limited.