Hello and welcome the Kre8tors Blog Hop, I am so pleased to back creating for one of the first Blog Hops I joined. For January ‘s theme which is “Free for all” I decided to use it as a good excuse to showcase new products from the January- June 2022 mini catalogue. So put your feet up and enjoy the hop.

So for my card I have used the very cute Hello Ladybug, here in the UK we call them Ladybirds. It is a sign that summer is upon us and they always bring smile to my face as I remember, when I was a child that we had a plague of Ladybirds and my mum was frantically trying to bring in the washing before it got covered. The set is part of a Stamp Set (157693) and Ladybug Builder Punch (157698) Bundle (157699) but I found that fussy cutting the leaves, flowers and the other Ladybird was quite easy.

I have made a long thin Base Card in Granny Apple Green card ((#147014) measuring 22 x 19cm, scored @9.5cm, which fits into the new Slimline Envelopes (157981). The envelope pack consists of three different colours (Soft Succulent, White and Smoky Slate). The Ladybirds were stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (#132708) and Poppy Parade ink (#147050). I used the fantastic Stamparatus (stamping platform) to make sure the body and the spots were a solid black rather than a faded black. To achieve this, the image needs to be stamped several times and for repeat stamping the Stamparatus (#148187)is perfect. The smaller Ladybird was stamped in the black ink and coloured with the Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack Pens (#154958). Before colouring the stamped image on the envelope I placed copy paper inside so that the ink didn’t leak through to the back.

For the background papers and I used the stunning Expressions in Ink 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper (155464) which have beautiful gold foiling on six of the twelve sheets. The flowers stamped in Polished Pink Ink (#155712) with the centre inked in Pale Papaya ink (#155670). Then the leaves were stamped in Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) and Shaded Spruce ink (#147088). To finish the card I have placed Opal Rounds (#153556) to the centre of the flowers.

For the Basic White insert, leaves were stamped indifferent shades of Shaded Spruce ink.

I hope that I have inspired you with this lovely Ladybug set and to create an alternative base card which will fits perfect in the slimline envelopes. Now it is time to hop over to Jan for more inspiration but before you go please do leave a comment as I do like to receive feedback.

ROLL CALL

Melissa Tennison (US)

Angie McKenzie (US)

Sandra’s Stamp & Craft Studio (UK)

Libby Fens (US)

Jo Blackman (UK)

Sue McDonald “Frankiesuestampin” (UK)

Tricia Butts (US)

Jacqui Lawrence (UK)

Jan Musselman – iHeartCards2 (US)

Tracie St-Louis – For The Love of Stamping (CA)

Susan Simpson – Craftyduckydoodah! (UK)

EARN A FREE TUTORIAL

The January IDEAS Tutorial Bundle can be earned for FREE with one of the following ways:-

1 Place a minimum order of £30 and you will be sent tutorial via email as a thank you from me. Shop online with me by clicking MY ONLINE SHOP HERE,  Don’t forget to apply my HOSTESS CODE for January TSQWF9KM.

2. Join my Stamping Dreamers Team and download each month for FREE!  Enjoy the benefits of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator for just £99 but choose £130 of Stampin’ Up! Products of your choice, Business Supplies and FREE P&P.  See NEW Sale-a-Bration Joining offer 4th January -28th February 2022.

3. Purchase The Tutorial Bundle for £12 (£10 for fellow Demonstrators).

Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute printed or electronic copies of these bundles.  We have all worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for you to use.  If you know of someone who would like to purchase the tutorial bundle then please direct them to me to obtain their copy.  Thank you for your support. 

SHOP. HOST. JOIN DURING SALE-A-BRATION

Shop
We all love FREEBIES so when you shop during Sale-A-Bration, (from either the annual catalogue or from the 2022 mini catalogue) you earn FREE products from the Sale-A-Bration brochure at two qualifying order levels. Choose a Sale-A-Bration product for every 60 €|£45 you spend.

• If you spend £45, you get one FREE Level 1 product.
• If you spend £90, you get one FREE Level 2 product, OR, you can choose two Level 1 items.

You can shop direct from the comfort of your house by visiting my online shop HERE  If you apply January’s Hostess Code TSQWF9KM. You will receive a thank you card from me but if your order is £30 you will also receive a gift!

Host
As these are still unprecedented times and we are still unsure if we want to meet up in a group, don’t worry you can still Host a party with a virtue party by sharing your personal HOSTESS CODE to friends and family.  Then, they can order from my online shop from the comfort and safety of their home.  You will receive HOSTESS REWARDS on qualifying orders totalling of £150+.  But if  they reach £275, you will receive an extra reward of the exclusive Calming Camellia. You will also receive this set on a qualifying individual order as well. 

Join My Team for £99
If you have along wish list then maybe you would be interested in becoming an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator? There’s no better time to join than during Sale-A-Bration, when you get special perks that you won’t see any other time of year,
The Fabulous offer during Slae-a-Bration is an extra any TWO STAMP SETS FOR FREE!
A business supply pack
Free shipping
As a demonstrator you will receive a 20% discount on all your orders.  You can join as a happy shopper where you just buy for yourself or as a business demo offering parties and classes.  You choose!

This is a fantastic offer and I would love for you to be part of my team.  Please contact me for more information or click HERE to join my Stamping Dreamers team.

Thank you for visiting, if you would like more information about the Stampin’ Up! Products, Online Classes or joining my team then please contact me, I would love to help you and be your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator!

Keep well, Keep Safe and Keep Crafting!