Head over heels...

You know when you find a stamp set, one that is hidden away in the depths of the catalogue,  one that is overlooked time and time again... then you order it, and suddenly there is a crazy love affair. You can't get enough. You have a need to try it in every colour combination you can think of, and to pair it with all other stamps just to keep proving just how versatile it really is? Well I have found that stamp set!

If you follow me on social media you may have already seen a post about it. If not, well you are in for a treat!

The stamp set is...

*Drum roll please*

Very Versailles!

Which one is that? I hear you ask.

Well let me show you;

I bet you didn't even notice that in the catalogue did you? I didn't the first 20 odd times I flicked through those wonderful pages of stamping goodness. 

But when I did, and I got to play with it... wow! 

This stamp set makes simple stamping even more simple! Let me show you; 

Aren't they gorgeous?! 

The first photo I have paired with Floral Essences. I also wanted to see how the stamp would work with different sizes of card. I think they're all beautiful! 

And the second photo, using the Butterfly punch and the wonderful Pretty Peacock colour coordination makes a great card that was so quick to put together! 

If like me you are now falling head over heels for this set, head on over to my shop, and if you buy it from me I will get a tutorial over to you to get you started! (I have even added a link on the right of my blog to make it easy for you!) 

(Anyone who has already bought it, a tutorial will be winging its way to you soon) 

Hello by the way! 

I hope you are all well and enjoying this lovely weather! This week is meant to be a scorcher! Anyone else fancy a bbq?! 

Do you ever find it's too hot to craft? I know it can be too hot to do other things, like housework,  but for crafting? I guess we will find out! 

I've been working hard this week on an upcoming workshop,  Mini Album making (amongst other things, I wonder how much I can use Very Versailles in an album...)

It's such a great little album, I currently have one in Bird Ballad and Dino Roar, but I can see me making more in all the suites! 

Here's a snippet as to why; 

So pretty, right? The good news, you can still sign up for the workshop! Drop me an email for more info. 

And, yes that's right, there's more... and, I have also been playing with the Pressed Petals journal and speciality tape. There's going to be a lot more about this cute combo, but here's a sneak peek...

How stunning is that tape?! Its 100 little petals that you can use to make flowers like that wherever you want them! 

Anyhow,  this is turning into quite a long post...I need to save something for next week! (It's just all so pretty!!!) 

Have a great week whatever you get up to, I hope crafting is in your plans somewhere! 

Until next time,  

Dawn x 

Getting Messy - Part 1

Hello everyone,  

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend, I certainly am! 

Yesterday I ran a messy workshop teaching various techniques to create amazing backgrounds.

We used shaving foam, glycerine,  Brusho, bubble wrap, acetate, elastic bands, sponges, daubers and lots of inks and refills! Needless to say we had lots of fun!

Here's some photos from the day, check out Facebook too where there will be a few more photos going up!

This is Doreen, she has been a fixture at the hostesses house for a good few years now, so it was only right that she joined the party! Loving the new wig!

We had two tables, each set up with three techniques to play with. The outside tables being the messier of the two!

The above effect was made using Stampin' Write markers on acetate,  splashing with water, using crinkled up rubbish to dab it and then placing the card onto it. Such a great technique,  and it is perfect for a production line kind of day! 

Below, is made using Brusho on bubble wrap, so stunning! 

This last photo is showing a technique using shaving foam and some Stampin' Up! inks. By adding ink to a plate of foam, giving it a good swirl and firmly laying the card on... it gets so very messy but gives such mesmerising results.  

The workshop proved to be a success with some lovely compliments from the ladies so I will look to run this again.  

Next month will be Messy Day part 2, where we will all be making cards using our own backgrounds.  I am looking forward to that!! 

If you would like to come along to one of my messy days or any other workshop then please let me know so I can get another one organised.  I had so much fun I would love to do it again! 

Anyhow, that's it for now. 

Have a great week 

Dawn x