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Friday, October 26

Congratulations on Your Engagement

I think these silly little sausage dogs are super sweet...

Stamp - Silly Sausage, Scene It Again, Occasion Calligraphy & Miniature Type / Dies - Silly Sausage Die Collection & Scene It Again Die Collection / Stencils - Snow Day Stencil / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black / Colouring Medium - FaberCastell Polychromos / Other - White Gel Pen; Stampendous Dreamweaver Embossing Paste

I am in full on Christmas preparation mode and have compiled a to do list as long as my arm.  Last Christmas we were abroad, which was fabulous, but didn't feel quite the same on the day so after a year off, I'm going to really enjoy the preparations again :)

Happy Friday, thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Stephanie xxx

Wednesday, October 24

Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Jingle All The Way

I actually made these cards last Christmas but never got round to sharing them...

Stamps - Jingle Bells & Say It's Christmas / Dies - Jingle Bells Die Collection / Pattern Paper - Echo Park / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; VersaMagic Dew Drops Gingerbread, Red Magic & Tea Leaves

That's all from me today, thank you very much for looking :)

Stephanie xxx

Let's Celebrate

I look forward to using these robins every year because they make me chuckle haha...

Stamps - Rockin' Robin, Scene ItModern Calligraphy (coming soon) & Modern Calligraphy Additions (coming soon) / Dies - Rockin' Robin Die Collection & Scene It Die Collection / Stencil - Snow Day Stencil / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black / Colouring Medium - FaberCastell Polychromos / Other - Stampendous Dreamweaver Embossing Paste

The children are now on half term break from school so crafting will have to take a back seat for a couple of weeks, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's good to take a break from it now and then :)

Thanking your stopping by, I appreciate it very much!

Stephanie xxx

Sunday, October 21

To A Very Special Daughter

Growing up, I was a real girly girl who loved clothes, shoes and make up.  All I wanted was to meet the man of my dreams, get married and have children.  My daughter is quite the opposite and I couldn't be prouder.  She is stubborn, thinks she knows it all and is prone to epic tantrums *shudder*  She is also extremely confident, intelligent and knows her own worth.  I'm optimistic about the upcoming generation of girls, I believe they can make this world a better place :)

Stamps - You're So Tweet, Woodland Plushies & Happy Birthday All (coming soon) / Dies - You're So Tweet Die Collection & Woodland Plushies Die Collection / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black / Colouring Medium - FaberCastell Polychromos

I must also mention that I have a son who is kind, affectionate, too sensitive for his own good and a real stickler for the rules.  I am very proud of him too.

I have date night with my husband tonight so we'll be dumping both our children with my brother while we swan off for dinner, followed by a comedy show at the Royal Albert Hall.  Thank you for taking the time to look at my card and read my waffle, it is appreciated :)  Happy Sunday!

Stephanie xoxo

Saturday, October 20

Sending Pugs and Kisses

It's a bit chilly here in the UK this morning, the central heating is on but I may have to get a fire going, so I can get cosy in front of it with a good book...bliss!

Stamps - Bah Hum-Pug! & Cosy Christmas / Dies - Bah Hum-Pug! Die Collection & Cosy Christmas Die Collection / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; Memento Tuxedo Black / Colouring Medium - FaberCastell Polychromos; Copic Sketch Markers / Other - White Gel Pen

Happy Saturday everyone, I hope you're having a wonderful weekend :)

Stephanie xoxo

Thursday, October 18

To The Best Brother

I really am blessed to have an amazing brother, he plays a huge part in our lives...the children and I see him almost every single day :)

Stamps - Woodland PlushiesModern Calligraphy (coming soon) & Modern Calligraphy Additions (coming soon) / Dies - Woodland Plushies Die Collection Modern Calligraphy Die Collection (coming soon) / Pattern Paper - Lawn Fawn / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; Memento Tuxedo Black / Colouring Medium - Copic Sketch Markers; FaberCastell Polychromos / Other - White Gel Pen

Thank you very much for looking and I hope you have a fabulous Thursday! :)

Stephanie xx


Wednesday, October 17

Joyuex Noel

My favourite type of cards to make are clean and simple ones, primarily because they're quick and easy!

Stamps - Snowflake Trimmings & Christmas Calligraphy / Dies - Snowflake Trimmings Die Collection & Christmas Calligraphy Die Collection / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; Encore Metallic Gold & Silver / Other - White Gel Pen

Happy hump day, it's a downhill roll to the weekend now! :)

Stephanie xoxo

Tuesday, October 16

Celebrate Christmas

I dusted off and had a play with one of our older Christmas stamp sets yesterday and here's what I came up with...

Stamps - All In Onesie Christmas, Modern Calligraphy (coming soon) & Merry Calligraphy Additions / Dies - All In Onesie Christmas Die Collection & Modern Calligraphy Die Collection (coming soon) / Stencils - Snowflake Flurry Stencil / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; Memento Tuxedo Black; VersaMagic Dew Drop Red Magic / Colouring Medium - Copic Sketch Markers; FaberCastell Polychromos; Stampendous Dreamweaver Embossing Paste

Stamps - All In Onesie ChristmasScrumptious Holidays & Say What? / Dies - All In Onesie Christmas Die Collection & You Said It Die Collection / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; Memento Tuxedo Black; Versamark / Colouring Medium - Copic Sketch Markers; FaberCastell Polychromos / Other - White Embossing Powder

I have to admit, now that the children are getting older and almost entering their teenage years *gasp* I'm not as enthusiastic about Christmas preparation as I once was.  There's no substituting that magic of them genuinely believing in Father Christmas and the utter delight on Christmas morning that comes with it *sigh*  I love that my children are growing up and becoming young adults but I do miss those early years...I'm getting a bit emotional now so I think I'll leave it there ;)

Happy Tuesday, I hope you have a great one! :)

Stephanie xxx

Monday, October 15

Sincere Thanks

You may have to pop your sunglasses on for this card, it's a little bright!...

Stamps - Woodland Plushies & Scrumptious Thank You / Dies - Woodland Plushies Die Collection; Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; Memento Tuxedo Black / Colouring Medium - Copic Sketch Markers

I hope you had a great weekend, such a pity they go by so quickly though...I think I have a spot of the Monday blues but hopefully some time spent in my craftroom will cure that ;)

Hope you have a great day!

Stephanie xo

Saturday, October 13

Joy To The World

I have another Christmas card to share with you today...

Stamps - Merry Christmoose, Winter Plushies & Merry Calligraphy Additions / Dies - Merry Christmoose Die Collection & Winter Plushies Die Collection / Stencils - Snow Day Stencil / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; Memento Tuxedo Black / Colouring Medium - Copic Sketch Markers / Other - Stampendous Dreamweaver Embossing Paste

Only half a day of school for the children this morning and then the weekend really begins :)  Hope you have a fantastic Saturday and thank you for dropping by!

Stephanie xxx

Friday, October 12

All I Want For Christmas Is You

I know there are many who think it's still far too early to be thinking about Christmas, but I'm guessing none of those people are crafters...for us, it's never too early ;) hahaha!

Stamps - Gorgeous Gifts & All I Want / Dies - Gorgeous Gifts Die Collection; Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black / Colouring Medium - Faber Castell Polychromos

I can't tell you how happy I am that it's Friday!  My husband returns from his business trip tonight so I'm looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend with him and the children :)

Happy Friday and I hope you have a truly wonderful weekend!

Stephanie xoxo


Thursday, October 11

Sparkle & Shine

Without a doubt, my go to stamps for quick and easy last minute Christmas cards are the Christmas Sparkle sets...

Stamps - Christmas Sparkle, Christmas Sparkle Again & Hang Around / Dies - Hang Around Die Collection / Ink - VersaMagic Dew Drops; VersaMark / Other - White Embossing Powder

I'm sorry if I've been a nuisance today with my multiple postings, it's so quick and easy to upload pictures to Facebook and Instagram that I mainly forget to update here.  Despite the extremely low (and getting lower by the day haha!) number of visitors, I still think it's worthwhile keeping it going :)

Thank you so much for looking and I hope you have a lovely Thursday :)

Stephanie xo

The Secret to Staying Young

I have made another birthday card, because you can never have too many birthday cards!  You never know when you may need one...says the lady who never sends them ;)  It was nice to ink up these little flamingos again...

Stamps - Fluffy Flamingos & Laugh Out Loud / Dies - Fluffy Flamingos Die Collection; Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black / Colouring Medium - FaberCastell Watercolour Pencils

One more post coming up shortly, hopefully you'll stick around to have a look :)

Stephanie xxx

Have A Very Happy Birthday

I am a little bit behind on my blogging again so I'll be posting a few times today, starting with these birthday cards...

Stamps - Sailing Away & Scrumptious Birthday Sentiments / Dies - Sailing Away Die Collection & Scalloped Edges Die Collection (retired) / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; VersaMagic Dew Drops; VersaMark / Other - White Embossing Powder

Stamps - Sailing Away, Modern Calligraphy (coming soon) & Modern Calligraphy Additions (coming soon) / Dies - Sailing Away Die Collection / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; VersaMagic Dew Drops

Stamps - Sailing Away & Say Something / Dies - Sailing Away Die Collection & Scalloped Edges Die Collection (retired); Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; VersaMagic Dew Drops; VersaMark / Other - White Embossing Powder

I'll be back in a moment with more cards to show :)

Stephanie xxx

Saturday, October 6

To The Best Brother

Just popping by quickly this morning to share a little card I made last night...

Stamps - Builder Beaver, Against The Grain, Modern Calligraphy (coming soon) & Modern Calligraphy Additions (coming soon) / Dies - Builder Builder Die Collection; Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle Frames / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; Papertrey Ink / Colouring Medium - FaberCastell Watercolour Pencils

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy your weekend :)

Stephanie xxx

Monday, October 1

October Release Countdown Teasers Day 5 New Products

Tonight's the night all our new October products go live but before they do, I have a few more cards and tags to share, as do the fantastic Design Team who have been incredible this month!


Additionally, the wonderful Michelle Short has a video showcasing the new stamps, it really is so kind of her to take the time to produce this every month :)

Introducing Christmas Hoot (mini A7 set):

Stamps - Christmas HootHang Around, Christmas Sparkle Still & Basic Spots / Dies - Christmas Hoot Die CollectionHang Around Die Collection & Tag Along Die Collection; Lawn Fawn Stitched Circle Frames / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; VersaMagic Red Magic; Simon Says Stamp White Pigment / Colouring Medium - FaberCastell Polychromos / Other - Black Twine


Stamps - Christmas HootTrimming The Tree & Just Saying / Dies - Christmas Hoot Die Collection & Trimming The Tree Die Collection / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; VersaMark / Colouring Medium - FaberCastell Polychromos; Copic Sketch Markers / Other - White Embossing Powder; Inkadinkado Stamping Mask Paper

Stamps - Christmas HootScrumptious Holidays & Scene It / Dies - Christmas Hoot Die Collection & Scene It Die Collection / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black / Colouring Medium - FaberCastell Polychromos / Other - Inkadinkado Stamping Mask Paper

Stamps - Christmas HootJust Saying & Basic Stripes / Dies - Christmas Hoot Die Collection; Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; Simon Says Stamp White Pigment; VersaMark / Colouring Medium - FaberCastell Polychromos / Other - White Embossing Powder; Inkadinkado Stamping Mask Paper

Introducing Hang Around (A6 set):

Stamps - Hang Around & All Year Round / Dies - Hang Around Die Collection / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; VersaMagic Red Magic; VersaMark / Other - Gold Embossing Powder; White Gel Pen

Stamps - Hang Around & Christmas Calligraphy / Dies - Hang Around Die Collection / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; VersaMark / Other - Gold Embossing Powder; Gold Gel Pen

Stamps - Hang Around & Christmas Calligraphy / Dies - Hang Around Die Collection / Ink - VersaFine Onyx Black; VersaMagic Red Magic & Tea Leaves; VersaMark / Other - Gold Embossing Powder; Black Gel Pen

Stamps - Hang Around, Basic Stripes & Many Mini Messages / Dies - Hang Around Die Collection; Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles / Ink - VersaMagic Turquoise Gem; Simon Says Stamp WHite Pigment; VersaMark / Other - White Embossing Powder; Black Gel Pen

The following products will be available in our store and also at Simon Says Stamp at 8pm (BST) tonight...


For a chance to win all the stamps from this months release, please head on over to our Facebook Page and leave a comment on today's post.

I hope one or two of our new stamp sets take your fancy, if not, I hope that you have at least enjoyed our teasers this month - I certainly enjoyed making them :)

Happy Monday, thank you so much for joining me throughout the countdown and I hope you have a fantastic week!

Stephanie xxx