Happy 5 Year Anniversary

The ever-so-sweet Kelly Kent is so excited to be celebrating her 5 year anniversary working as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, she wanted to share the joy around by having her very own anniversary blog hop. I think she might have been just the tiniest bit surprised at how many people shouted out, "Pick me! Pick me!" It just goes to show how much we love this girl. Kelly very generously picked us all (I think) and here we are in celebration mode.

Berry Burst was my choice for this card with a little Rich Razzleberry and a bit more Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper. I wanted to try Embossing Paste too, as it is new to Stampin' Ups! range of products. This time I left it in the original white but I have tinted it with a few drops of re-inker to get coloured versions too. I tried it out with a mask which I used previously for painting. Happy Anniversary is from the retiring Timeless Love. Of course, you know the hot Air Balloon is from Lift Me Up. Thank goodness that is carrying over to the new catalogue!!!

The card needed to be a little bit special for Kelly, so I picked a butterfly (Garden In Bloom) and some more balloons, all things that fly high you'll note. I took a quick pic before adding this folding panel inside in case it was impossible to photograph once it was inside.

It wasn't totally impossible, just a touch difficult, so you don't really get to see the sweet verse from Special Celebrations. That is also where 'Congratulations' comes from, and 'HUGS' is from Lovely Inside & Out. My friend was very keen to take this home with her, and suggested I changed the 5 to 21, the number of years she has been married!

Wishing you a very successful career over the next 5 years, Kelly. Now you'll be heading over to Cheryl Algie, can hardly wait to see her project!

 Cheers, Rachel

Number Of Years

Thought I should draw your attention to an item in the Online Extravaganza which is in the 20% off section. This continues while stock lasts or until 28th November, whichever comes first. Large Number Framelits are one of the most used items in my kit. Hardly a week goes by when I don't use them for something and I really believe they're a must have item.

Instead of the usual $54.00 they are $43.20 until 28th November, and this Lego card is one you could make with them, with just a 'Happy Birthday' sentiment and a circle punch.

Boys Will Be Boys is a retired stamp set which had Lego as one of its stamps, so this set remains in my stash while I have 5 young grandsons to craft for (and with). For the Lego on the front of the card, I have cut squares and rectangles and punched small circles in the same colour to construct the blocks. This card was for the recent birthday of one of my grandsons, along with the Lego gift.

For this next card, I was creating a card for a lady turning 60. The Number Framelits cut a Dazzling Diamonds 6 & 0 for the centre of this floral display, from Timeless Love. It was fun to colour the flowers all different shades of pink. Another stamp from Timeless Textures is stamped over the background, and the sentiment comes from Cottage Greetings.

When making a card for such a significant birthday, I do use a few layers, including on the inside,I find it helps to balance the card a bit better, and just looks more luxurious.

A little close-up of those lovely numbers and the watercolouring.

I'm planning to put a small order through on Sunday night,so if you are wanting anything from these specials and can collect them from me, you can have free shipping. You just need to text 0417500681 or email me your order and let me know how you'll be paying by 7pm Sunday 27th November. You can also order online yourself at anytime of the day or night, remember to use the hostess code SVAGUCMK before checkout, and you'll receive a surprise from me in the mail.

Cheers, Rachel