Monday, 10 April 2017

NEW Catalogue Launch Party

Hi all

Today I am flying in to share with you all that I am hosting an online party for the NEW catalogue which launches on 1st June this is also when the event will be held. 



I am hosting the event on Facebook you are all welcome to come along and have some fun.

I will be sharing the catalogue, Products and Projects with you all on the night there will also be games to win some prizes from me and a chance for you to ask me any questions, Join my team and place any orders.

This event is going to be so exciting and I can not wait to share the NEW products with you all


I look forward to seeing you there

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Saturday, 8 April 2017

Distress Oxide Play Time

Hi all 

Well as you have noticed things at Crafty Bat HQ have been hectic but I finally got around to having a quick play with my Distress Oxide Inks YAAAAY!!

So here we are this is what I have been up to with them I did some tags to start with and I have to say I absolutely LOVE how the Oxide inks work even the finished results are AMAZING.. One of the things I LOVE LOVE LOVE about them is how they light up in water hits them *swoon*

On the top tag I used Wilted Violet, Cracked Pistachio and Salty Ocean then on the bottom tag I used Worn Lipstick, Fired Brick, Spiced Marmalade and a bit of Worn Lipstick


Here is what happened with the first tag, I couldn't resist not using my latest additions to my Visible Image Stamps here I used Face It and Own It with the border being the stars from the Rock Out Set 


Aren't the colours stunning

The second tag has not been completed yet but as soon as it is I shall show you all :). I am also going to be doing a journal page using the oxide inks.

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Wednesday, 5 April 2017

Crafty Bat's High Flyer Club

Hi all and welcome back to my little bat cave 


Today I wanted to share something exciting with you all, It is something new for all my followers and Stampin' Up! customers 

Are you ready???

Crafty Bat's High Flyer Club

This club is very exclusive and rewarding it will be the only club I shall be running like this.

So What is the High Flyer Club? 

It is for a minimum of 6 people to each take it in turns of being the hostess for the month which gets you the hostess benefits for the month.

All 6 members must be able to agree to a minimum spend of £25 a month  (you are welcome to spend more if you like) on any Stampin' UP! Products of your choice from the current catalogue and new catalogue if it has released during your period as a hostess.

This will be for 6 months, so it is fair and each member gets to be the hostess for a month and get the hostess benefits. Please do not sign up if you can not commit to the 6 months at £25 a month as this would not be fair on the members.

Once we have 6 members I will then enter you into a secret group on Facebook, This is where I will pick the hostess for each month - This will be done either via putting your names in Random.Org or on a live video in the group and picking each name out of the hat and telling you which is your month. In your month you are more than welcome to collect outside orders from friends, family, work colleagues and so on, this way you can take advantage of higher hostess benefits the more the order is the more benefits you get for your month.

At the end of the 6 months each of you will be sent a voucher from me which is only redeemable with me along with first refusal on the next 6 month spaces (you do not have to take a space if you do not want to, you can sign up again at anytime)

All orders must be placed and paid for by the 14th of each month and no later (if you would like to order and pay earlier you are more than welcome to) Your order will be sent to you within a week .

Once all 6 places have been assigned the club will then be started this will depend on how quick the places get taken up but I am aiming to have this all running ready for May.

Like what you have read? Want to Join? 
Simply fill in the sign up form below with *High Flyers Club* in the comments box and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Hugs 
The Crafty Bat (Kelly)
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Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Teamie Tuesday

Hey all
I am flying in today with another Teamie Tuesday make

For this week the theme is Spring 

I have done a pop up box card which is also known as a card in a box, I really enjoy doing these, they fold fold and fit into a 5x7 envelope.




What do you need?
Whisper White Card stock
Tombow Glue
Dimensionals
Acrylic Block
Scissors
Window Sheets
Pop Of Paradise Stamp Set - Also available in Wood Mount 
Dragonfly Dreams Stamp Set  - Also available as a bundle with die cuts save 10% 
Avant Garden Stamp Set (Sale-A-Bration)
2016-2017 In-Colour DSP 
Inside The Lines DSP (Sale-A-Bration)
Ink Pads - Flirty Flamingo, Crushed Curry, Peekaboo Peach, Watermelon Wonder, Perfect Plum, Cajun Craze, Night Of Navy, Cucumber Crush, Island Indigo, Sweet Sugarplum

Here are some close up pictures and side views of the box








I hope you have enjoyed taking a look at my make for this weeks Teamie Tuesday, You can order all of the above product by clicking on each one as that will take you to the item in my store or click below 
My Stampin' Up Store

Spend £25 or more and use this months hostess code S436HZZV and get a free gift from me.

You can also find me on Facebook The Crafty Bat

Don't forget to check out the other lovely ladies makes for this week
Michelle - UglyBug 
Alyson - Scarlet Moon Crafts
Laura - Lulutrac
Louise - Slow Cooking Crafty Girl

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Monday, 3 April 2017

Cards and Gifts For Men.

Hello all.

Today I wanted to chat a bit to you all about the dreaded making a card or gift for a male.

 I struggle so much to make something for a male and i will admit i hate doing them because of how difficult they can be at times and I am sure there are many of you out there that are the same.

Well I have some products to share with you all which may make things a little easier for you to make some wonderful cards or gifts.

The first one I want to share with you is called Urban Underground Suite


Doesn't it look fantastic? Here are some close up's of some of the suite which includes Designer Series Paper, Card Stock, Stamp Sets, Embossing Folders,Embellishments, Washi Tape and Die Cuts 

Urban Underground Designer Paper



This stamp set is called Urban District 


Urban Underground Card Stock


Urban Underground Embellishments


Urban Underground Washi Tape


There is also another set which can be used with the above - This was made using the Nailed-It Stamp set and and Build It Framelits Dies which can also be purchased as a bundle where you save 10%


We also have Guy Greetings Stamp Set 




The last one I wanted to share with you all is my favourite called One Wild Ride. Here are some examples of the stamp set used on some projects. I will also be doing some projects to share with you all using this awesome stamp set.




This is just a few products to show you that could be used for male cards and projects, I hope they have caught your eye and given you inspiration.

All of the above can be found on my store which can be found at the top of my blog or here 

Don't forget to check out the Occasions catalogue which can also be found here 

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Friday, 31 March 2017

Simple But Effective

Hi Crafters

Today I wanted to share with you all a simple but effective card, this is to show that you do not need loads of craft supplies.

This card was done with only very minimal supplies which are all Stampin' Up!


For this card all you need are the following: I have linked each product which will take you to it on my store.
Whisper white Cardstock (make into any size card you like)
Ink Pads - Colours Used are Mint Macaron, Bermuda Bay and Dapper Denim

So there we have it a simple but effective card, I love how these colours work together.

I have some exciting news to share with you all very soon and it is something for all you and will include Stampin' Up! products, keep a look out for that blog post VERY soon.


Xx The Crafty Bat xX


Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Teamie Tuesday - Sketch Challenge

Hello Crafters 

Well it is Teamie Tuesday already :O where are these weeks going?

Anyway this week our challenge is to use this sketch and to make a card so each one of us will be going off this sketch and making a card


Here is what I came up with going off the above sketch 


The products I used to make the above card are as follows:


I have a hostess code running until 31st March all order of £20 or more placed used the code HVSUTUVY and you will get a Stampin' Up Gift from me 



Don't forget to check out what the other ladies have come up with 
Michelle - Ugly Bug Plans 

Xx The Crafty Bat xX