October's meeting - Stampin' Up demo

Ooo I'm looking forward to this one I can have a rest and let someone else show you what to do lol.

As I mentioned in my email a couple of week's ago I've booked a Stampin' Up demonstrator, Keren Baker to come, you can see her blog if you click on her name.

Just to confirm the cost will be 3.00 per person but this will be paid instead of usual subs. We will each make 3 cards then be able to browse the catalogue and order any lovely goodies. If you spend 15.00 or more you will get your 3.00 back and if the clubs order totals over 150.00 we get some freebies.

All orders must be paid for on the night either by cash or cheque with a set p+p of 1.00 per person. Goods will be ordered as soon as any cheques have cleared and will be sent to myself, this should take about 7 days.

The latest catalogue can be found here (this has changed since the other link I gave you)



and if you want some inspiration the Splitcoaststampers site has a gallery specifically for all the sets of Stampin' Up stamps.

The meeting will be the usual time but may run over 9pm, thought I'd let you know so you don't have to dash off.

If you could please bring with you your basics ie cutting mats, scissors, knifes, tape and also your birthday card for Marie.

Looking forward to seeing you all, don't forget your pennies!

Septembers meeting - Paper piecing

Hello, hope you are all well, it's September - hooray! Peace and quiet, kids back at school and more time for crafting.

This month we are going to make a card using the paper piecing technique, great for using your scraps up and for those that aren't brilliant at colouring.

You will need the usual to make your card, a stamp of your choice (if you bring an image you will need the image stamped onto patterned papers as well) and co-ordinating papers.

It's Chris's birthday this month so don't forget your birthday card.

I've come across some good tutorials for colouring on the Lili of the Valley website which you can find here and also a handy list of basic colours in promarkers and copics which you can print off.

It's a bit early but what do you think about the idea of a Christmas night out for the December meeting? Nothing fancy or expensive, thought about an early evening meal at the Italian in Tarleton or the Hesketh Arms in Rufford. We can put a contribution in from the club kitty and split the difference. Let me know what you think next week.

See you then