Craft Life

Hi Crafters.  I wanted to share a little with you about my crafting journey.

I originally got into paper crafting about twelve to thirteen years ago, doing scrapbook layouts and cards that looked like this.  My photography work has improved a bit since then thank goodness lol

Over time I learned new techniques (thank you Youtube posters) and my card making started to improve a bit.

After a few years I started feeling a bit limited by cards as I wanted to go more 3D and I started to decorate boxes.

I was in my element for quite a while I can tell you. Working with 3D projects meant learning new skills and taking my crafting further than I had imagined at the start of my journey, but I still wanted more.  It was about this time that I discovered mixed media and started playing with canvas.

There were some serious "Girl what were you thinking?" makes, but I kept going because inky or paint covered fingers are my happy place.

I keep coming back to paper crafting though.

I love being a Stampin' Up demonstrator.  There are so many quality products to play with and I am looking forward to seeing where it takes me next in my crafting journey.

Thanks for visiting.

See you soon with my next make.

Ny x

Stamparatus

Hi Stashers.

I'm so excited I am wiggling in my seat.

I went to the twice yearly Stampin' Up conference on Saturday and one of the items that they showed us was the Stamparatus.

Before I start raving about all of the ideas I have for using it, here is a video explaining it to you.

I think this is perfect if you want to make invitations, mass produce cards, prep for classes or just make sure that your own stamping comes out perfect every time.

I love the fact that you can stamp in exactly the same place multiple times to create a more saturated colour using just one ink pad.  Creating your own perfectly lined up back grounds will be a breeze with the Stamparatus.

I need to stop a breath for a minute lol

Did I mention creating your own scrapbooking backgrounds with the Stamparatus?  The Stamparatus is open on two sides, allowing you to easily create your own 12 x 12 inch backgrounds and design paper to match the photo that you are working with.

The Stamparatus retails at £44.  If you would like to know how to reserve one for yourself, please feel free to get in touch with me via my page on Facebook  The Stampin' Stashers

Or by email: thecraftystashers @ gmail . com  (you will need to remove the spaces)

I'm off to scribble down more ideas.

Catch up with you all soon.

Ny x