Simple Stamping Saturday – Part 3. Did you catch the first 2 parts of my Simple Stamping series? If not, you may want to take a look at it ‘Welcome to Simple Stamping Saturday!’. If you did, then you will know that the idea behind this series is to show new paper crafters that they can make fantastic projects with just a few supplies. I also want to show how to take that project and ‘step it up’ a little by adding more products or techniques, or both. My hope is that this will show that you can grow your paper craft stash over the months, and not end up with items you will not use again.

Today’s card uses Bloom by Bloom Stamp Set from the Happiness Blooms Suite. This is inspired by Swedish design and has bold colours and images. It is perfect for statement stamping and, I think is a great set for a new stamper, or someone looking for quick projects that pack a punch. The #simplestamping card uses just two colours if ink, but embraces the fact that Stampin’ Up! ink has so much dye in it that you can get more than one shade, just by stamping off first. Add a third colour, some Stampin’ Write Markers and some enamel dots and you have the more Casual crafting version.

With the addition of coloured card, patterned paper, ribbon and some fussy cutting and you take it up another step to our more Avid crafting version. The Casual and Avid versions are still not difficult, they just take a little longer and have a few more techniques. Stupidly I forgot to take a still of the Avid Crafter Version, but you can see it in the video, and I may remember to add it here later (now added!).

I mentioned last week the old saying ‘Buy Cheap, Buy Twice’. I always urge new crafters that it is better to buy a few quality products that you now will make quality projects. If you buy inferior quality you will get inferior results, and the worst thing may be that you think the problem is you, not the products. Please, don’t run the risk. Sale-a-Bration, which launches on 3rd January, is a great time to buy a few products and get some FREE items. More high quality for your money! I am listing the items which are currently available for the 3 versions, so please don’t stress about the length of the list!!

I love that you choose me as your demonstrator. Remember, when you shop with me online, use the monthly Host Code to share the Host Rewards. And for every £30 you spend in one order AND use the Host Code, you will earn a Sunflower Reward. Spend £60 in one order and earn 2 Sunflower Rewards. Earn 10 Sunflower Rewards and you can choose £30 of product of your choice. Full details are on the Hostess Code Club Page. This month’s Host Code is:

GJVXM63M

If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don’t use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don’t worry, you will still become a VIP Member.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT OF ALL!!

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the Catalogue and great value at just £99 for your choice of £130 of products (with no additional P&P). Wait until 3rd January 2019 and for the same amazing £99, you will get to choose an ADDITIONAL £40 of product for your Starter Kit.

Add the Demonstrator Exclusive Craft & Carry TOTE, valued at £47, for just £26. £170 of Product AND the Craft & Carry Tote for just £125! As a Member of this great Family, you get a minimum of 20% net discount on your future purchases. You also get income from sales you make to other people if you want to use this as a business. Win,Win Right? Just click on the picture to join the Team. If you decide that being part of the Stampin’ Up! Family is not for you, then just stop buying and you will revert to being a customer. Easy, simple, no quibbles!

If you are in the UK, France, The Netherlands, Germany or Austria, I would love you to join my Team of Sparkling Sunflowers!