The June CraftAlong Tutorials are up! Let's make POCKET CARDS!

 

Hello and welcome to our CraftAlong tutorials for June.  This month we are making Pocket cards and I hope you will love them. Pocket cards can be used for gifting or for saying something special, but its definitely a step up from your regular cards. I've included images of this month's projects below. 

If you missed the main event where we made this first very simple card, you will find the replay below:

 And here are the alternative projects:

Basic Pocket card

Envelope Pocket Card

Double Pocket Card - with thanks to Lyssa Zwolanek.  I have translated her design into metric. .

If you like what you see all of the tutorials and measurements (in both metric and imperial) are available for these projects... and there are 2 options to get them:

1. If you ordered with me last month OR if you are a team member, then you will automatically receive these tutorials in your email inbox. 

2. But if thats not you, then you are very welcome to purchase them. This option is available no matter in the world you are.  You will receive a PDF document with all the measurements for all the cards (in both imperial AND metric), as well as links to all the step-by-step videos to help you make these lovely projects.  The cost for this is $15aud.  To purchase them click the button below:

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I know you will love these projects and I cant wait to share them with you! 

Our June CraftAlong is coming up! Let's make Pocket cards together!

 

It's almost time for the June CraftAlong event!  We will be making a gorgeous project together next Wednesday 28th June, at 2pm (Sydney Time), and you're invited! 

CraftAlong is a monthly live video that I do where we make a project together. Some months we feature a technique, and sometimes we feature a style of card. This month we are making Pocket cards!  We will make a very simple pocket card in the live video, and I will show you some variations to step it up.  I'll also be showing some different styles of pocket cards that you can create. 

Additionally if you ordered at least $60 worth of products with me last month (May) then you will also be receiving the supply pack to make the project.  Some people like to craft along, and others prefer to watch (and maybe craft later).  I also have several other videos which are part of the class, and these will be sent out to those that ordered last month, and to my team. 

If you do not have the supply pack to make the project then I thought it might be helpful for me to list here the items I will be using so you can prepare them yourself. If you do not have the exact products, that is completely fine - you can substitute with similar items. 

Here are the items you will need:

• Pool Party cardstock - cut to 28cm x 10.5cm, and scored at 14cm, and 25cm on the long side
• Basic White Cardstock  - cut to 10.5cm x 4cm, plus 1 more piece cut to 8cm x 12.3cm
• Lost Lagoon Cardstock - cut to 8.5cm x 12.8cm, Plus scrap to punch leaf shape
• Co-ordinating DSP (I used the Inked Botanicals DSP) - cut to 10cm x 7.6cm 
• Gold Dazzle paper  - a scrap to cut a small leaf
• Linen Thread approx 15-20cm in length
• Embellishments - I used the new sequin Trio in Pretty Peacock. 
• Pool Party Ink
• Lost Lagoon ink (or Pretty Peacock)
• Co-ordinating ribbon (I used Lost Lagoon Bordered Ribbon)

Tools if available: 

• Very Best Trio Punch
• Bough Punch
• Inked & Tiled Punch pack
• Elegant Border dies

This list should give everyone what they need to create the project with me next Wednesday.  If you dont have the tools I have named I will offer alternatives during my video that you can use instead. 

Here is the link to the video - you'll be able to click to watch next Wednesday at 2pm. 

https://youtube.com/live/cGHAWpIaB8U

I am really looking forward to creating with you all!  See you there!

Linda D

The June Tutorial Bundle is up.... Fresh as a Daisy!

 

Hello friends!

Normally I have a new tutorial bundle go live at the beginning of the month. You might remember that I was away this month until a week into June. So it kind of got forgotten.... and my apologies for that! So better late than never right?  Here is our tutorial bundle for June!

The theme for this month's tutorial bundle is the "Fresh as a Daisy" suite of products. In this bundle you will find step-by-step written instructions for creating 15 different projects with this lovely suite of projects.  If you are looking for ideas to use it, and you love written instructions then this tutorial bundle if for you!

Here is a sneak peek at the card that I created for this bundle:

There are 2 options to get this bundle...

1. You can place an order for $60 or more in my ONLINE STORE. You will receive the bundle for free for ordering with me!

2. Or you can purchase just the tutorial - no matter where you are in the world!  Its easy to purchase... just click the PURCHASE NOW button below. The cost for this fabulous tutorial is only $25 aud (thats only around $17usd at time of writing).  Thats less than $2 per tutorial!!! 

If you would like to purchase this tutorial bundle click here:

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I hope you love our projects! Linda D

Some Norway Snaps from our recent trip....

 Hello friends!

Many of you know that I recently travelled to Norway on the Stampin'Up Incentive Trip. What an honour and privilege to be able to travel again... and on such an amazing trip.  Stampin'Up sure know how to spoil us and make us feel special.  This was the 15th trip I have earned and each one Ive been able to take part in has been amazing!

(I am required to say that less than 1% of demonstrators earn the Incentive Trip... so its kinda a big deal!)

We started with a 7-night cruise from Southampton (England) to the Fjords of Norway.  Then when we came back we spent another 7 nights in the UK before we headed home.  The trip was filled with fun, friends and fabulous food.  Plus gorgeous views (but that doesn't start with "f").  The best way to show you what we got up to is to share some of my favourite photos from the trip...

With gorgeous friends Pip Todman and Susan Campfield onboard

With the awesome Vanessa Webb in Haugesund

One of many waterfalls in Geiranger Fjord

With Susan and Karen Titus

Susan, Julie DiMatteo and myself

At Olden, with Brian and Amanda Fowler, Pip and Sean Todman plus myself and my hubby Paul. 

Yes, it was cold!

Susan and I near our boat in Stavenger

The ship docked at Olden with a stunning backdrop

More waterfalls (you can never have enough)

I posted lots more photos on my Instagram channel and Facebook page if you would like to see them. 

Now we are home, recovered from the jetlag, and back into creating and running my business.  So glad to have you with me on this journey! 

See you again soon!

Linda D