Make a Splash – Quick and Cute Card. Who has missed the Host Set in the Spring/Summer Mini Catalogue? It is tucked away right at the back, so you may well have missed it. I LOVE this set for a few reasons, firstly it is just incredibly cute. It is also only available with Host Rewards, so is, in effect FREE. What is even better is thathaving earned your Host Reewards, this is a great way to use them, because it only costs £9.00 of your rewards, because it is valued at £15.00.

I took my inspiration for this card from the images in the Catalogue and just added my own feel to it with the colours I used. My bowl is in Smoky Slate, and you do need to be careful with this stamp. The stamp itself only has the outline, so it is very easy to get it kinked a little when you add it to your block. To stop this happening, simply place your stamp on a piece of paper, with the wrong side up. Let it relax for a while and then pick it up with your block. Now you can stamp it.

I used Soft Seafoam for my water and the bubbles (which I added at the end). Sahara Sand for the sand in the bottom just had to be done! Pumpkin Pie for the goldfish and finally Pear Pizzazz for the foliage. I wanted a sentiment, but more than that, I wanted something for the bowl to sit on. I have a real issue with stamped images ‘floating’ with nothing underneath them. The sentiment resolves both of my issues.

The final florish is some sequins to add a little shimmer and shine in amoungst the sand at the bottom of the bowl. This also helps to cover any areas at the bottom of the foliage, which I certainly had a couple of. And that is it, one super cute goldfish card.

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:

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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 Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the Catalogue, but during Sale-a-Bration it is even better!!!  It is still amazing value at a total cost of just £99 (129€) for your choice of £130 (175€) of products (with no additional P&P). BUT DURING SALE-A-BRATION YOU GET MORE!! You get to choose your favourite Stamp Set (excluding Host and Sale-a-Bration Stamps), You also get the Mini Guillotine and Sample Designer Series Paper Pack!! All this and still only £99 (€129) including P&P!!

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Dimensions

For International A4 Card

Standard A6 Cardbase
First Mat – 5-5/8 x 3-7/8” (14.4 x 10cm)
Second Mat – 5-1/2 x 3-3/4” (14.2 x 9.8cm)

For Letter Sized Card (8-1/2 x 11″)

Standard Card Base (half sheet folded in half to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″)
First Mat – 4 x 5-1/4″
Second Mat – 5-1/8 x 3-7/8″

Nail Varnish Colours

Today’s Nail Colours are by Nails Inc. PLEASE NOTE, I get no commission from Nails Inc if you choose to shop from them using this link.