Crafty Collaborations Sale-A-Bration Blog Hop

Hi crafters,

I'm back with another great blog hop today from the Crafty Collaborations team.  We are a group of international Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who love to share our passion for creativity through our blog hops.  Our theme for this blog hop is Sale-A-Bration (SAB).  Stampin' Up! is now offering two SABs every year.  You have August and September to earn free products and they are all amazing.  I had a hard time choosing which to showcase.  You can earn free product for every £45 spend for Level 1 and a £90 for Level 2 products.  There is a full list of participants further down in this post.  

I created a card using the Counting Sheep stamp set and co-ordinating Sheep Dies.  This is a really simple card but I've added a wobble feature to make it super fun.  

I used Thick Basic White A4 cardstock for the card base.  I cut a panel of Basic White cardstock and started ink blending the bottom with Garden Green ink using a Blending Brush.  I cut a cloud template from the Basic Borders Dies and used this with Balmy Blue ink to form the clouds.  I stamped the sheep image from the Counting Sheep stamp set in Grey Granite ink and then cut this out with the co-ordinating Sheep Dies.  I used a small scrap of Window Sheet to make the sheep wobble.  I simply scored a thin strip of the Window Sheet every 1/2 inch and then concertina folded it.  The fence was made from four die cuts of Soft Suede cardstock and attached with Multipurpose Glue.  Finally, I stamped the sentiment in Grey Granite ink using my Stamparatus for placement.  

I hope you can see the wobble feature from this photo.  

Now it's time to head to your next inspiration point and keep hopping. 

Don't forget to add your SAB items to your shopping basket today.  Let us know your favourites too. 

Happy crafting, Rachel x

Product List

Counting Sheep Cling Stamp Set (English) [156591]	Sheep Dies [156600]	Basic Borders Dies [155558]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Stamparatus [148187]
Simply Scored [122334]	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230]	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228]	Soft Suede A4 Card Stock [119982]	Window Sheets [142314]
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118]	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974]

Sale-a-Bration Ends Today!

Hi crafters,

Just a quick post to let you know that Stampin' Up!'s Sale-a-Bration ends today at 11pm GMT.  For every £45 you spend you can pick a free Level 1 product from the SAB brochure.  If your order is £90 or more, you can choose a Level 2 freebie.  There really is something for everyone.  Take a look and add your favourite to you shopping basket now.   

SAB Product List

Paper Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155222]	Darling Donkeys Cling Stamp Set [155264]	Approaching Perfection Cling Stamp Set [155282]	Oh So Ombre 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155225]	Corner Bouquet Cling Stamp Set [155273]
Heal Your Heart Cling Stamp Set (English) [155291]	Flower & Field 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155223]	A Touch Of Ink Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155233]	Berry Blessings Bundle (English) [157613]

Here are a few projects I've made using some of the free SAB products.

I've been loving the florals during this SAB and the Ombre Paper Pack is so versatile. I'd love to know your favourite too.  

Happy crafting, 

Rachel x

Stampin' Up! January - June 2021 Mini Catalogue Favourites

Hi crafters,

It's an exciting day at Little Lane Crafts as the new Stampin' Up! January - June 2021 Mini Catalogue has launched and it's packed with great products and inspiration.  I've compiled a list of my favourites for you to peruse.  You can check out the online version of the catalogue or request a hard copy by sending me your address in an email.  My email address is at the top of my blog page.  Alternatively, you can contact me on Facebook at Little Lane Crafts.

So onto my favourites from the mini catalogue and I've narrowed it down to just 10!  It's a tough job but somebody's gotta do it!  Demonstrators were able to pre-order early in December and I've had so much fun playing over the Christmas holidays.  Get ready for lots more blog posts and maybe even my first You Tube video!  

January-June 2021 Mini Catalogue Favourites

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Snail Mail Suite Collection [155986]	Sand & Sea Suite Collection [155980]	Art Gallery Bundle [156227]	Floating & Fluttering Bundle [156239]
Wild Roses Cling Stamp Set [154363]	True Love Designer Series Paper [154281]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Matte Black Dots [154284]	Oh So Ombre 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155225]

You might have spotted a cheeky Sale-A-Bration item in my list - Oh So Ombre 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper!  The SAB catalogue also launched today and it's packed with fantastic free products with qualifying orders but only until 28 February 2021.  For each £45 you spend, you can chose a free Level 1 item.  If you spend £90, you can chose a Level 2 item.  There is no limit to the number of free items you can earn so start shopping and saving today at my online store.  

I also have a card project to share using the Floating and Fluttering Bundle.  Every bundle in any of the Stampin' Up! catalogues includes a 10% saving.  

I went for a simple design to showcase the butterfly images which were heat embossed in gold for the background.  I added a pop of colour with Blackberry Bliss accents too.  There are no sentiments in the Floating and Fluttering stamp set so I chose to use the Heal Your Heart stamp set from the SAB catalogue.  

Happy crafting,

Rachel x

Product List

Floating & Fluttering Bundle [156239]	Heal Your Heart Cling Stamp Set (English) [155291]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock [133682]	Versamark Pad [102283]
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129]	Heat Tool - Uk Plug [129054]	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]