A big Thank You to all the ladies who came to our Catalogue Launch yesterday.

We had some lovely Make and Takes from Lesley, Cathryn, Pat and myself. The ladies each took home a little Thank You gift and had a pick at some retiring products.

One of the display stands

Showcasing the new In-Colours

M & T - Pat

M & T - Cathryn

M & T - Lesley

M & T - Nicky

Some of ladies doing their Make & Takes

And the little Take Home Gift, using the Milk Carton die and current DSP 

Gorgeous Grunge

Just the name is exciting! It is one of the new stamp sets in Stampin' Up!'s new catalogue.

I had a play with these recently and had so much fun. 

I have used some washi tape it 2 and the new set 'Tape It' in 2 of the cards. Can you tell which is which? The top two have washi tape. 

A hint - if you are stamping a sentiment or other on washi tape, it is best to use a Staz-On ink as a normal dye ink will rub off and smudge. The last one might look a bit messy, as the greeting picked up the outline of the rubber. I am sure there is a technical term for it but I can't think of it!. And that is where the grunginess of these stamp sets come into there own, we can stamp a grid or a blob on top of the mistake!

Blog Hop

Stampin Stars Blog Hop

Welcome to another Stampin Stars Blog Hop, we're so glad you could join us. We are showcasing lots of ideas and fabulous projects from the new Stampin' Up! Annual 2013/14 catalogue. Simply use the buttons at the end of each post to keep on hopping. So grab a cuppa and have look. We love comments, so please do take a moment and tell us what you think.  Please check back regularly over the next week as more projects are added.

You may have come here from the lovely Lauren, if so a big welcome.

I am absolutely loving the Washi Tape!

 This card has used the gingham wheel down the side and co-ordinating gingham washi tape stuck to white card and then cut out with the elegant butterfly punch.

I love the simplicity of the Simply Sketched set.  This card is a CASE from Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek. The set is a Hostess Set, so if you also love this set, you will need to book a party or place an order of £150. 

Thanks for stopping by. If you see any items used in our projects that you just can’t live another second without, please contact me and place an order. I would love to hear from you.

For your next hop it's over to Cary and she has some wonderful creations for you to drool over!

Here is the entire Blog Hop List in case you get lost on the way

Fiona http://oakfieldcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ 
Sarah P http://stampingobsession.com/
Tracie http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/thestampinelf/blog
Sarah B http://stampinsupplies.blogspot.co.uk/
Teej http://favour-itthings.blogspot.co.uk/
Joanne http://toocraftyjo.blogspot.co.uk/
Louise http://stampindelight.co.uk/stampin-up-new-annual-catalogue-blog-hop/
Lesley http://lellyjellys.blogspot.co.uk/
Kate S www.makincraft.blogspot.com
Emma http://coastalcrafter.com/
Pip http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/queenpip/blog
Julie http://the-crafty-bug.blogspot.co.uk/
Lauren http://www.craftyhippy.co.uk/
Nicky http://nickyjohncock.blogspot.co.uk/  You are here!
Cary http://2biggirlscrafting.blogspot.co.uk/
Natasha http://heartsyoucrafts.blogspot.co.uk/
Natalie http://www.natalieoshea.co.uk/blog.html
Victoria http://bluejellystampin.blogspot.co.uk/
Kim http://kimfeecrafter.blogspot.co.uk/
Nic http://www.thestickyelf.co.uk/
Kate C http://crafting-happy.blogspot.co.uk/
Katy-Suzanne http://katyskraft.blogspot.co.uk/