Saturday 29 September 2012

LAST DAY!!!!!!!!!!


OMG this month has absoulutly flown by!!!!!

There are only 1- yes 1 day left to order from the Main Ideas Book and Catalogue 2011/2012!!!!

On Monday 1st october we see the release on the Main Ideas Book and Catalogue 2012/2013!!!!!!!!!!


Your new catalogues (if you have ordered them) will be with you in time for 1st october. Contact me NOW to ensure you have yours

You can still order from the retired list so if you want to grab a last minute product I will be placing an order at 4pm on Sunday 30th Sept - DONT MISS OUT

Thanks for visiting please come back soon xxx

Wednesday 26 September 2012

3 DAYS LEFT!!!!!!


OMG this month has absoulutly flown by!!!!!

There are only 3 - yes 3 days left to order from the Main Ideas Book and Catalogue 2011/2012!!!!

On Monday 1st october we see the release on the Main Ideas Book and Catalogue 2012/2013!!!!!!!!!!


Your new catalogues (if you have ordered them) will be with you in time for 1st october. Contact me NOW to ensure you have yours

You can still order from the retired list so if you want to grab a last minute product I will be placing an order at 4pm on Sunday 30th Sept - DONT MISS OUT

Thanks for visiting please come back soon xxx

Tuesday 25 September 2012

Last sample from Hearts Group Event

So here is the last of my samples from the Hearts group training event 


A simple yet beautiful scrapbook page....heres your shopping list

12x12 smooth cardstock Crumb Cake 124274 £5.50 (12 sheets)
A4 Smooth Cardstock Whisper White 106549 £7.50 (40 sheets)
Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack 126904 £6.25
Bigz Die Snow Flurry 127813 £18.95
Scalloped Tulle Ribbon Cherry Cobbler 127841 £6.25

I also used the Framelis Dies (127816 £20.95) to cut out the ornaments

I would like to thank the wonderful Carole Bryson Wood (http://heartfullyyours.blogspot.co.uk/) for arranging such a fabulous day, I would also like to thank Bekka Prideaux (http://www.feeling-crafty.co.uk) for designing the gorgeous samples I have shared with you.

As always if you would like to order any of the above or anything else from the Stampin Up range please contact me  kankiepopscards@hotmail.co.uk

Thank you for visiting please pop back again soon xxxx

Monday 24 September 2012

NEW catalogue launch - are you ready

OMG this month has absoulutly flown by!!!!!

There are only 5 - yes 5 days left to order from the Main Ideas Book and Catalogue 2011/2012!!!!

On Monday 1st october we see the release on the Main Ideas Book and Catalogue 2012/2013!!!!!!!!!!


Your new catalogues (if you have ordered them) will be with you in time for 1st october. Contact me NOW to ensure you have yours

You can still order from the retired list so if you want to grab a last minute product I will be placing an order at 4pm on Sunday 30th Sept - DONT MISS OUT

Thanks for visiting please come back soon xxx

Sunday 23 September 2012

Coordinating Christmas Cards

I hope you liked the project I posted yesterday
At the Hearts Group event we also made these gorgeous little Christmas Cards


(Yes I know one of the sentiments is upside down....I did it on purpose - Honest hehe)

Here is your shopping List:
Greetings of the Season - 128033 £10.95 (C) 128030 £13.95 (W)
Snow Festival Designer printed Tags - 128152 £3.75
Fesitval of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack - 126904 £6.25
Lucky Limeaid Classic Ink Pad - 122939 £4.95
Cherry cobbler Classic Ink Pd - 119669 £4.95
SNAIL Adhesive - 104332 £5.50

If you would like to purchase any of the above or anything from either of the catalogues (or a catalogue itself) please contact me on kankiepopscards@hotmail.co.uk 

Thanks for coming to visit please come back soon xxx

Saturday 22 September 2012

Christmas Ornament

OK so it has been a couple of days since my last post but I can now reveal some of the projects we made last saturday!!!!

So you all must have had the chance to look at the Autumn/Winter catalogue by now...and if you havent WHY NOT (contact me for your own copy of either catalogue)

So you will have all seenthe gorgeous christmas ornament on the front cover - well we made one and a coordinating box to keep it in




 

Here is your shopping list:

Ornament Keepsake Bundle - 129950 £38.95 (C) 129949 £43.95 (W)
Scalloped Tulle Ribbon - Cherry Cobbler 127841 £6.25
Festival of Prints Designer Stack - 126904 £6.25
Jumbo Sticky Rounds - 127582 £4.50
Bigz Die Snow Flurry - 127813 £18.95
Lucky Limeaid Classic Ink Pad - 122935 £4.95
Glimmer Paper - 127885 £4.50
Punch pack - 126882 £15.50
1 3/4 Scallop Circle Punch - 119854 £15.50

(You will also need use of a Big Shot Cutting Machine - 113439 £87.95) 

Purchase the Ornament Kepsake Bundle and receive step by step instructions on how to make your own ornament decoration

So what are you waiting for.....contact me NOW to purchase any of the above or anything else you may have been looking at in either catalogue


Thanks for visiting please come back soon xxxx

kankiepopscards@hotmail.co.uk

Wednesday 19 September 2012

The Hearts group event 15.09.12

Ok so I went on a group training even on saturday with my Hearts team mates and had a fabby day.  I have spent most of the week looking at and stroking the swaps I collected and the projects we made on the day so I suppose now I need to share them with you guys!!

Today I am going to share the swaps collected....whats a swap I hear you ask...well all attendes were sent a breif of winter and any current products from either catalogue...here is what I made.....


Pocket Tissue holders...well everyone has a cold in winter!!!!
I made these using the Festival of Prints DSP Pack (autumn/winter catalogue pg20 126904 £6.25).  I measured and then scored (using my simply scored board) to enable me to cover the tissues.  I thenmade a belly band and tag for the front using Apothecary Arts stamp set and Early Espresso Ink I then cut this out using the Framelits dies and Big Shot (Both availible in the Stampin Up catalogue)  I then used the retired serene snowflakes stamp set with Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeaid and Island Indigo to stamp on Crunb Cake cardstock and punch with the scallp circle punch.
(Full tutorial will be posted later this week)

There were 15 people swapping in total and here are the swaps I collected......


Some fantastic and simple ideas were used including a money holder (Carole), Lip Balm holders (Julie and Emma), The christmas tree front (Bekka), card fronts (Leanne, Heather and Julie), Xmas tag (Ruth)  Single Ferrero Rocher holder (Helen), Unknown swaps were a drink of Hot Chocolate, a Halloween sweet...Thanks to everyone that shared their ideas

Ok so I mentioned that we also made some special projects...I will share these as the week goes on as I dont want to overwhelme you with inspirationand wonder of the products used.

As always if you would like one of the new cataloges or to place an order please shout

Thank you for looking xxxxxx


Thursday 6 September 2012

Important changes


The following was taken from the Stampin Up Demonstartors website
With the introduction of the 2012-2013 annual catalogue, Stampin UP! have made a very big change to the Stampin’ Pads.  Here are the details :-
Introducing firm foam pads! They change your stamping experience for the better.
New ink pad images
We know you’re going to love these new Stampin’ Pads--just look at all the exciting benefits listed below:
  • Provide better ink coverage for your stamps!
  • Light-tap stamping produces flawless images! 
In addition, our new Stampin’ Pads
  • Create wonderfully solid images. The Firm Foam releases more ink onto your rubber stamp than the felt pads. When using the Firm Foam pad, your stamp will get an even, solid covering of ink that you may not have been able to achieve with the felt pads. Please note: if you are using the ink pad frequently you may need to re-ink your Firm Foam pad more often. We recommend that you purchase a refill at the time of your ink pad purchase.
  • Have a crisply printed, glossy label on the top of the pad that is easier to read and that will not fade or chip off!
  • Come with colour name labels in all four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German)—just choose your language, peel it off the back, and add it to the side of the pad for easy identification!
  • Use the same patented flip-top case design that stores the inking surface upside down, so the pad surface stays moist!
  • Are available in all colours, including our exclusive In Colors!
Please note: Five ink colours have undergone formula changes to improve functionality and colour stability with the new firm foam pads. These colours are
  • Basic Black
  • Basic Grey
  • Marina Mist
  • Perfect Plum
  • Tempting Turquoise
All five colours of the reformulated inks have been fully tested and approved. While using the new ink formula in the old Stampin’ Pads is fine, we do not recommend using the old ink formula in these five colours in the new firm foam pads.
We do not recommend using the Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad on Whisper White or Very Vanilla Card Stock. Instead, we recommend you use the StazOn Ink Pad.

NEW FIRM FOAM PADS FAQS

Q: Why did we switch from felt pads to firm foam pads? 
A: We have worked very hard to improve the functionality of our Classic Stampin’ Pads. The firm foam allows for better ink coverage; plus it stays juicer and lasts longer.
Q: Do old Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills work with the new firm foam pads? 
A: Yes, with the exception of Basic Black, Basic Gray, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, and Tempting Turquoise, which have been reformulated to work with the new foam pad material. We do not recommend using old ink refills in these colours with the new firm foam pads.
Q: Before I use my firm foam pad, do I need to tap it and massage the ink around? 
A:  No. The firm foam pads are ready for use immediately. The best stamping technique with the firm foam pad is light tapping.
Q: My pad is too wet. What should I do? 
A: The closer to the manufacture date, the juicer the pad will be. As the pad ages, this problem will fade. In the meantime, very light tapping will reduce the extra ink on the stamp. You can also use a paper towel to blot the area of the stamp pad that you will be using.
Q: The firm foam on my lighter colour pads looks blotchy. Is this normal? 
A: Yes. The blotchiness is caused by the characteristics of the pad material. It does not affect the stamped image.
Q: When I first stamp with certain colours, my images seem a lot darker. Why is this happening? 
A: When stamping with your old pads, you had to work hard to get even ink coverage on your stamp. With the new firm foam pad, the stamp gets a lot more ink on it so when you stamp, your image will appear darker.  Once your stamped image dries, the colour will look normal.
Q: When I compare the firm foam pads to my felt pads, some of the colours don’t seem to match. Why is this? 
A: The firm foam and felt will not match exactly. Ink reacts differently to different materials. We have quality checked each ink colour to ensure that the stamped ink colour is true. 
Q: How long will the pad last before I need to re-ink it? 
A: The amount you use it will affect how often you need to re-ink. Please keep in mind that these pads release a lot more ink onto your stamp, resulting in a crisp, solid image. Since the pads release more ink, they will need to be refilled more often.
Q: What is the best way to remove the colour labels from the bottom of the ink pad? 
A: Start at the right bottom corner (just above the barcode) and slowly peel the corner up by removing both layers.
Q: Which end of the case do you apply the label to? 
A: The label goes on the end where you open the case.
Q: If the ink pad becomes saturated with ink or liquid, will it cause the label to fall off? 
A: No, the label should not be affected. However, like most labels, if you pick at it or try and remove it, it may start to peel up.
Q: What are some additional features of the new firm foam pads that I can share with my customers? 
A: See additional features below:
  • The firm foam is nice and flat and will not become wavy.
  • The firm foam material does not imprint on the stamp images like the felt pad sometimes did. However, because the firm foam material is a foam base material, the stamp image can momentarily leave an imprint on the pad, which can transfer to a second stamped image. By inking your stamp on different areas of the pad or waiting momentarily for the ink to rise back to the top, you can easily avoid this situation.
  • The firm foam material is soft and has a nice bounce to it. It’s not hard like the felt is.
  • The ink lay-down (how the ink is absorbed into the card stock) is even, not blotchy, and dries quickly. It has an increased opacity and stamps solid images beautifully.
  • Please note: We do not recommend using the Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad on Whisper White or Very Vanilla Card Stock. Instead, we recommend you use the StazOn Ink Pad.
Q: Will Stampin’ Spots use the new firm foam pad? 
A: No. Stampin’ Spots will remain the same.
Q: Can I use the reformulated ink with my Stampin’ Spots? 
A: Yes.
Q: Can I use the reformulated ink with my Stampin’ Around Wheels? 
A: Yes.
Q: My ink pad needs re-inking during a stamp camp. Why? 
A: There are several reasons for this:
  • The ink level in the firm foam pads is less than it was in the felt pads because of the slight difference in material.
  • The firm foam has a variation in thickness and density that requires the manufacturer to adjust the ink level.
  • Heavy stamping techniques will use more ink than light stamping techniques.
  • Larger stamped images will use more ink that smaller stamped images. 
  • Large groups of people using the pad at the same time will result in the ink pads needing to be refilled more often.
If you have any questions please contact me on kankiepopscards@hotmail.co.uk or 07502323630

Saturday 1 September 2012

New Autumn/Winter catalogue launch......


Its here the launch day for the 2012-2013 Autumn/Winter catalogue...I have added the link to the sidebar for your regular usage or you can access it by clicking this LINK
Im sure you will agree with me that the products are gorgeous and hope you enjoy playing with them as much as I do - samples to come!!


Also only 1 month to go until the launch of the NEW annual Catalogue...Stampin up have announced the retiring lists for this year...This list sells quickly so if there is anything you desperatly want before it goes you need to be quick off the mark and order IMMEDIATLY to avoid disapointment click the links below to see what is retiring :(

RETIRED STAMPS LIST:

RETIRED ACCESSORIES LIST:

I will update both lists daily, all items on the list aresubject to availibility and can be oredered up until 4pm on 30th Septemeber.

If you would like a copy of the new Autumn/Winter catalogue or to order from any of the catalogues or retired lists then please contact me on kankiepopscards@hotmail.co.uk