December 2017 Catch Up

Hello everyone, First of all I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and I hope 2018 is a great year for you all. I have a lot of new ideas to put into action and I can not wait to share with you all.

Secondly I would like to apologise to you all for how quiet it has been here over December, it is a really hard month for my self and my family we don't do Christmas due to our own reasons and due to it is a hard time for us with the loss of my Grandad in 2003 and Brother-In-Law in August 2016 so with this on top of my health really taking a beating I had lost my crafty mojo.

So what have I been doing well even though my mojo had gone bye bye and not being very well I did want to try something new (I have a habit of trying new crafty things) I went a head and gave it a go. So I thought I would share with you all what I had a go at doing and I have to admit I loved every minute as it is something so different to my usual crafting.

Here they are 

A beautiful guardian angel (Christmas Angel) and a Wreath, I am over the moon with both of these and can not wait to try others in different colours and for different occasions so yes these may be making an appearance on my Etsy and Facebook on a regular basis but at the moment I have no idea when could but I shall keep you all posted.

I hope you like them as much as I do and yes I did put them up for sale on my Etsy before Christmas unfortunately they did not sell but this could be down to how close to Christmas I had listed them.

Apart from making these two beauties I didn't make anything else instead i spent time with my wonderful other half and family while trying to function through horrible Fibromyalgia flare ups and other health problems.

I am now feeling a better and raring to go with lots of new ideas, exciting things to share with you all and more so keep your eyes peeled for my First creation of 2018 for the NEW challenge for SheepSki Designs.

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

NEW Stampin' Up! STAMPARATUS

Hi all

Thought I would let you all know that Stampin' up! are releasing there very own stamping tool called The Stamparatus.

This is going to be available to reserve in 3 reservation windows - 1 Per Customer and you MUST have an account already on my Stampin' Up! website. Payment will not be taken until they arrive at the warehouse and are ready to ship.

Reservation window 1 - 16th-30th November 9pm (UK) (while supplies last) for delivery on 1st Feb 2018

Reservation window 2 - 5th-10th December 9pm (uk) (while supplies last) for delivery on 19th March 2018

Reservation Window 3 - 15th-30th April 2018 9pm (uk) (while supplies last) for delivery on 15th April 2018

WHAT IS THE STAMPARATUS?

This amazing tool will change the way you stamp and before long you will wonder how you ever created without it!

5 Must Know's of The Stamparatus WATCH >>> HERE

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 

Can be found HERE

WHY DO I NEED ONE?

Make multiples with ease

Consistently stamp crisp, clean images

If you want a darker image, apply more ink and re-stamp

Make fewer mistakes

Easily create 2-step, 3-step and 4-step stamped images using the reversible plates

Develop new and specialised stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision stamping.

PRODUCT DETAILS!

Compatible with Stampin' Up!'s red rubber stamps and photopolymer stamps

Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps

Rulers and grid lines for quick measuring 

2 open sides so you can stamp on larger surfaces

2 reversible plates; a total of 4 surfaces to work with 

2 magnets to hold the paper in place

magnet storage area

HOW MUCH?

£44.00 plus shipping (payable when arrives at the warehouse)

HOW DO I RESERVE MINE?

Normally you order Stampin’ Up! products through my online store; in this case, you will click the RESERVE link on the Stamparatus page which will take you to the reservation page. How to can be found >>>> HERE. Remember to reserve you must have an account

Saturday's Stationery Gift Box Class

Hi all.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend mine was very busy.

So on Saturday I headed out to the monthly crop I attend but this month was different, this time I wasn't doing my own thing crafting away and chatting with everyone there I was teaching. YAY!!

The class I did was to make a beautiful Stationery Gift Box and contents, I had five ladies attending the class two of the ladies picked the Coffee Cafe design and three of the ladies picked the Floral Phrases design.

This is an example of what they were going to make in the class, including decoration, tags, 3x3 cards and 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 cards.

The class went amazingly well and I am super chuffed with all who attended the class they all did amazingly well and each one was stunning.

I thought I would share some pictures with you all of the class in action and the end result.

Now for a group photo of the ladies with their Stationery Gift Box

Seeing the smiles on their faces says it all, to know you have lead the class and shown the attendees how to do something is the greatest feeling ever and I absolutely loved teaching these lovely ladies. 

Each one of the really enjoyed the class we had plenty of chatting and giggles along the way which made for such a wonderful relaxed class which is exactly how I like it to be.

I LOVE MY JOB! I LOVE STAMPIN' UP! I LOVE BEING A DEMONSTRATOR!

I shall be doing more classes in the new year and shall be posting here when I am taking bookings for them with all details. You will also find details over on my Facebook Page: The Crafty Bat and my Facebook Group : Crafty Bat's Stampin' Up!.

If you would like to order any Stampin' Up! products with me you will find those either by clicking on My Shop at the top of this blog or by clicking HERE. Please be aware that I can only accept orders within the UK.

If you would like to Join My Team and do what I do and have lots of fun while doing something you love then I would love to have you on board. You can join my team by clicking on Join My Team at the top of this blog or by clicking HERE

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

July Pickle Pack Sneak Peek

Hey all

Today's blog post is all about sneak peeks of the July Pickle Pack from Pickle Paper Patch

I can not wait to get my hands on this beauty of a kit. The perks of being on the Design Team we get to see everything and even discuss ideas with Jane about the kits. OMG!! you folks are going to LOVE this months.

So here we are... Are you ready?? 

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Are you sure?

Ok here we go 

Eeeeeeekkk doesn't it look fantastic already.. Now do not forget these pictures are only a sneak peek of the Pickle Pack.

The July Pickle Pack will be on same from the 20th July and anyone who orders one of these kits BEFORE the 26th July gets a FREE gift included.

These beautiful packs come gift boxed and the boxes can be used for storage too.

To purchase yours on the 20th July go to the website - Pickle Paper Patch

You will also find some inspiration right here on my blog on what sort of things you can do with this awesome kit. You can also check out the Facebook Page Pickle Paper Patch and the Blog Pickle Paper Patch.

Until next time

Love Kelly

AKA The Crafty Bat

xxx

Teamie Tuesday Home Decor

Hi all

Well that time of the week again where we do our Teamie Tuesday.. This weeks theme is 

Home Decor.

When you hear of Stamps, Ink Pads, Dies most think of Scrapbooking, Card Making, Art Journalling, Mixed Media and so on but today I am showing you, you can use those exact products to make something beautiful for your home.

So here we have my take on this weeks Home Decor theme

To do this beautiful frame I used the following products:

21 x 21 cm Box Frame (8.5 x 8.5 ")

Whisper White Cardstock

Soft Suede Cardstock

Colorful Seasons Stamp Set

Seasonal Layers Thinlits Die Set

Colorful Seasons Bundle

Wood Texture Designer Series Paper

High Tide Stamp Set

Basic Black Archival Ink

Flirty Flamingo Ink

Elegant Eggplant Ink

Rich Razzleberry Ink

Berry Burst Ink

Powder Pink Ink

Peekaboo Peach Ink

Clear Block

Big Shot

Magnetic Platform

Stamping Sponges

Stampin' Trimmer

Tombow Glue

I hope this frame has given you some inspiration to give it a go yourself and see what wonderful home decor projects you can do for your home.

Don't forget when you plave on order on My Store using the Hostess Code R6PMPNUY on an order of £25 excluding shipping to get a gift from me.

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Exciting News!!!

Hello all

Just a quick post to share some exciting news with you all...

I applied to be apart of another Design Team....... Well I am pleased to announce I have been accepted on to the team over at Making Memories Crafting EEEEEKKK!!!

I am so proud and pleased to be apart of the Design Team and to be working along side some talented ladies.. Big Thank you to Sonia for the opportunity 

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Vanity Case Gift Box

Hi all

Today I would like to show you another gift box but this time for the ladies this one would also be ideal for little girl's for party favours and more.

Here is the vanity gift box, this is not my original design this was done by a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator and I have done it in my own style to share with you all.

I will of cause do a tutorial on this gift box just like I shall do for the suite case for you all so please do check back for that and for the Shadow Box Frame tutorial which is coming next week.

The products used to make this beautiful vanity case are as follows:

Stampin' Trimmer

Simply Score Board

Wisteria Wonder Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Falling In Love Designer Series Paper (Retired)

Silver Foil Sheet

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Tombow Glue

Urban Underground Embellishments (Retired)

Bone Folder

Corner Punch (Retired)

White Signo Gel Pen

Velcro Dots or Magnets

Now lets take a closer look at it 

Front View

Side View

Inside showing the mirror (using Silver Foil sheet)

Open side view

Doesn't it look beautiful, You can even add a gift tag onto the handle if you wish to make it that more personal. You can also do like on the Man's Suite Case and put the end protector bits on using a 2" circle punch.

The overall size of this gift box is 12cm long and 7.5cm wide, it would be the ideal gift box for nail varnish, jewellery or even to use as a little keepsake box or for decoration. So many possibilities with this stunning little box. I loved making this and bringing it to life and can not wait to do the tutorial for you all, I have a few ideas for the colours of my next one.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing the female version and it inspires you to give it a go as soon as the tutorial is on my blog.

Don't forget to use this months Hostess Code 6HYKZY3Z on any order of £25 minimum excluding postage and get a gift from me.You can shop with me at MY STORE 24/7 and your orders will be shipped directly to you.

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

My First Crop

Hi Crafters :)

I hope everyone is well and had a lovely weekend. My weekend was fab I attended my first ever Crop and it was the first one close to me.

It was organised by Carolyn Summers (Cal) and she did an absolutely amazing job, the whole day was fantastic I really enjoyed myself, I got to go along with my bestie Laura and we both also got to meet a friend of ours from Facebook Jane, It was so nice to finally meet Jane and Cal in person. It was also lovely to meet other like minded crafty people who were also very friendly and welcoming and I am sure will be come friends :)

The crop ran from 10am until 4pm so we had lots of time to craft have a chat with everyone swap ideas and more. Before the day I was chatting to Cal about the Oxide inks and she asked if I would show her them at the Crop, I agreed happily. So the day came and in the afternoon I got my Oxide inks out and it turned into a little demo, it went down a storm everyone loved it and complimented on how well I showed them off and answered all questions :D 

I did manage to get some makes done and took some pictures. One of the makes I will include a picture of here but the other two pieces will be done as separate blog posts.

 Here is my little workstation for the day :) Yes that is my custom UglyDori TN on the table ;)

Even though it was a small gathering with it being the first one local to me It was a fab day all round and I can not wait for the next one eeeeekkk. 

Here is one of the little makes I did on the day, a cute little Handbag Gift bag. The products used to make this were as follows: Falling In Love Designer Series Paper (Retired), Gift Box Punch Board (Retiring and Reduced), Elegant Eggplant Card Stock, Tombow Glue, Bone Folder, Velcro Dots. All products linked will take you to my Stampin' Up! Store where you can purchase them 24/7.

Myself and Cal got hatting before the Crop and on the day of the Crop and we have arranged for me to do some classes/workshops at the crop which I am really looking forward to doing and I shall of cause keep you all posted on when they will be, what class it is and so on.

I just want to say one last thing.... A big thank you to Cal for such a brilliant day and for making me feel so welcome oh and Thank you so much for the Crop Prize :D 

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Bloobel Progressive Challenge April

Hi all

So this month's progressive challenge theme over at Bloobel Stamps is Flower Garden this one has been so much fun I absolutely love Lisa's digi stamps.

So for my entry I did this for this month.

Aren't these flowers brill :) 

For this piece I used the following products:

Distress Oxide Inks

Spectrum Noir Markers

Promarkers

Bloobel April Progressive Digi Stamps

Imperfection Is Beauty Stamp By Visible Image

Kraft Card

I love how the background came out with using my oxide inks and I have to say I could have played with these inks all day.

To find out more about the progressive challenge join the Bloobel Facebook Group HERE

Bloobel Digi Stamps can be purchased HERE

I can not wait to see what Lisa has come up with for next month's challenge

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Stampin' Up EARLY RELEASE SNEAK PEEK!!!

Hi all

Flying in today to share with you all some very exciting news about a NEW suite which is being released early for a limited time for you to order.

Take a look at this video 

Are you excited? Do you like the look of the new suite? Then don't forget to check back on 1st May ;)

That is all for now I'm afraid 

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Stampin' UP! Retiring Products

Hi all

Just a quick post to let you all know that the list of retiring products from the current catalogue has gone live which means all products that are leaving this catalogue are now only available until 31st May or while stocks last.

You can order all the products that are retiring from my online store

MY STORE

Or By clicking on each banner and be taken to that section of retiring products 

 Don't forget to use the hostess code S436HZZV on your order of £25 or more and get a gift from me. If you place an order that is £150 then please do not use the code as you get your own rewards from an order of that value.

Products are selling out FAST!! some are already now discontinued. If you have any questions you can contact me via my Facebook page below

The Crafty Bat Facebook Page

Lots more exciting things to come like the NEW catalogue launching 1st June 2017 I am hosting an online launch party on Facebook you are all welcome to join in on the fun.

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

The Crafty Bat's Online Stampin Up Party

Hi all 

This is just a quick post to remind you all of my online Stampin' Up party I am hosting this evening over on Facebook.

I will be showcasing the fab products, Creations made with the products, be around to answer any questions, There will also be some games to play and win some prizes. You will also be able to place an order and use the Hostess Code which is in the event page.

This is also the last week for Sale-A-Bration so if you have your eye on one of the free products you can get through this awesome promotion with a spend of £45 or more then get your order in quick, it all ends on 31st March

If you would like to join in on the fun feel free to do so, It starts at 7 pm GMT and will finish latest 9 pm but the event is being kept open until Thursday for any last minute orders

Here is the link to the PARTY!!

I look forward to seeing you there 

xX The Crafty Bat xX