Sunny Days Mini Album Class - New date Thursday 9 September

More details to follow soon

Two Step Stampin' Promotion - Save 20% on selected stamp sets throughout August

Two-Step Stampin’ Promotion

Dates: 1-31 August 2010

Promotion Details:

Two-Step Stampin’ sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And from 1-31 August, you and will get 20% off selected Two-Step Stampin’ sets from the current catalogues--no limit, no minimum purchase required!

Choose from the following stamp sets:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
104606	31	Loads of Love	£18.95	£15.16
109439	35	Big Bold Birthday	£23.95	£19.16
113258	39	Trendy Trees	£12.95	£10.36
113824	43	Greenhouse Garden	£22.95	£18.36
117688	8*	Something Sweet	£23.95	£19.16
118091	15*	Tiny Tags	£18.95	£15.16
113266	18*	Bird on a Branch	£14.95	£11.96

*From Mini Catalogue

Offer expires 31 August 2010. Please contact me as soon as possible to place your order.

Remember as well that we are saying a fond farewell to 30 colours at the end of September (see sidebar for details) so don't forget to place an order for your favourites while you can.

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

More Vintage style Vintage Vogue and more...

Some more samples made using the Vintage Vogue stamp set.





Remember the Vintage Vogue stamp set (£19.95) is currently only guaranteed to be availabe until 30 September (that's not to say it might not make it in to the new catalogue due out on 1 October 2010, but nothing is certain!)

And finally the last two cards made using the Vintage Vogue set (for a wee while anyway):

The first one uses colours from the Bold Brights range for a much more modern card.

And this last card includes a flower that was included in last month's Stampin' Success (a magazine for US & Canadian demos, but we can sneak a peek online ;)

Some Vintage Vogue cards

These cards were made using the gorgeous Vintage Vogue stamp set that we used at class the other week and some of the ladies who attended (and purchased the stamp set) requested that I put my other samples online. The first five cards were made using the new Cottage Wall designer series paper - not sure how long this will be around, we've just been told "until stocks last" so if you want some it would probably be better to order sooner rather than later.

However if you just want a taster then these are also included in the Stampin' Up! New Colour share.

The first three cards were CASEd (ie shamelessly copied) from Canadian Stampin' Up! demo Deanna Tam. My crafting mojo had got up and left for a seriously long time and I just didn't know where to start. But luckily once I had made the first three cards I was inspired to come up with my own ideas once again...thank goodness!


CASEd card #1
CASEd card #2CASEd card #3



Half & half! LOL ie some of my ideas
All my own work!!! *smile*

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)

Stampin' Up! New Colour Share

Would you like to get a taste of the new Stampin’ Up! Colours now.

Sign up to this share and you will receive the following:

3 metres of Melon Mambo ribbon

3 metres of Soft Suede ribbon

3 metres of Rich Razzleberry ribbon

12 sheets of 6x6 Cottage Wall papers

6 sheets of Melon Mambo A4 card

6 sheets of Soft Suede A4 card

6 sheets of Rich Razzleberry card

ALL THIS FOR ONLY £13.00 (inc p&p).

To order please email me at thefineartofstampin@gmail.com

If that isn’t enough for you and you want to add inkpads in the three new colours as well then the price is only £26.50 (inc p&p)

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.

Some retired and US sets for sale

I have the following sets for sale:
Please note that stamps are all previously used and there may be some staining on the rubber and/or the wooden blocks.

Office Accoutrement £20


Typeset Alphabet Lower £20


Cause For Celebration £15 (level 2 hostess set 2008-09)


Botanical Blooms £5

Polka Dot Punches £5


Mixed set of 13 stamps - ideal for demos to use as incentive stamps. Includes some (but not all) from the US set Taggers Dozen £10


Post and packing will be charged at cost - let me know which stamps you are interested in and I'll let you know the cost of P&P.

Payment by paypal preferred - please email me at thefineartofstampin@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing any of these sets.

Thanks for looking - any questions just let me know.

Exciting News from Stampin' Up!

I am so excited to let you know that Stampin' Up! is having a Colour Renovation!

What does this mean for you - well starting from 1 October 2010 there will be some fabulous new colours for you and we will be saying a fond farewell to some other colours.

There will be 15 new colours to chose from:Daffodil Delight
Early Espresso
Marina Mist
Cajun Craze
Cherry Cobbler
Melon Mambo
Pacific Point
Tangerine Tango
River Rock
Soft Suede
Riding Hood Red
Rich Razzleberry
Wild Wasabi
Pink Pirouette
Baja Breeze

and Crumb Cake = Kraft :-)

The retiring colours are Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Pale Plum, Orchid Opulence, Lovely Lilac, Lavender Lace, Almost Amethyst, Bordering Blue, Brocade Blue, Ballet Blue, Brilliant Blue, Taken with Teal, Glorious Green, Handsome Hunter, Sage Shadow, Mellow Moss, Green Galore, Gable Green, Barely Banana, Yoyo Yellow, Summer Sun, Apricot Appeal, Only Orange, Really Rust, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, and Going Gray.

From now until the end of September you can stock up on all of the retiring inks, reinkers, papers, ribbons, and other accessories. Remember once they are gone, they will no longer be available. Please don't wait until the last minute. If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to help you. If you would like to place an order please email me at thefineartofstampin@gmail.com or phone me on 01475689958.