I have a video replay of yesterdays Craft and Chat, I shared a NEW kit called Natures Painting which is a fabulous water colour kit, amazing value, great for a gift or for relaxing creative time. I then made some quick cards maximising your use of patterned paper.
In other news, the Seasonal Sale started today and I’ve been very pleased to see that you are stocking up on card stock! do remember lots of re-inkers too.
Between 13 and 15 November, you can get 20% off all stamp bundles and Designer Series Paper and 10% off select ink and card stock from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalogue.
It’s a great time to stock up!
From the 2024–2025 Annual Catalogue:
- 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included.
- 10% off card stock.
- 20% total off all stamp and die bundles and stamp and punch bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
- 20% off all Designer Series Paper.
Using your patterned paper to its full advantage was my plan for this weeks Craft and Chat, by cutting it down to 3″ strips you are making sure you don’t have any little scraps left over.
I did go a bit off script….. Angela sent me a card which you can see below, it was a perfect example of maximising your patterned paper, so I made my version too. I then dismantled it, re-did it. You see things don’t always go to plan when you are crafting live! I do love the finished version though.
Here are all the Stampin’ Up! items I used in the video. Click on the pictures to go shopping in my online store.
![Nature's Paintings Kit [ 164982 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164982s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Nature's Paintings Kit [ 164982 ]")
![Reindeer Days 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) [ 166612 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166612s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Reindeer Days 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) [ 166612 ]")
![Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164309 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164309s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Take A Bow 6\" X 6\" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164309 ]")
![Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164325 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164325s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164325 ]")
![2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [ 133782 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/133782s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "2\" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [ 133782 ]")
![Garden Green A4 Card Stock [ 108605 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/108605s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Garden Green A4 Card Stock [ 108605 ]")
![Real Red A4 Card Stock [ 106578 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/106578s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Real Red A4 Card Stock [ 106578 ]")
![Basic White A4 Cardstock [ 159228 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/159228s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Basic White A4 Cardstock [ 159228 ]")
![Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147089 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/147089s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147089 ]")
![Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147084 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/147084s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147084 ]")
![Paper Snips [ 103579 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/103579s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Paper Snips [ 103579 ]")
![Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/152392s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]")
That s all from me today, I’ve been behind all day………which is why this is reaching you late. But I promised a blog post everyday this week. A promise is a promise!
Tomorrow will be better, I have reflexology in the morning which is always wonderful, and I’ll get my blog post done first thing, and then get caught up from today. I like to have a plan!!! I shall report back.
See you tomorrow.
Upcoming Events and Classes
- Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
- Craft Together Online Class – 27th January 2026
- Evening In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30 pm Thursday 29th January
- Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 3rd February
- Craft with Amanda Live on Youtube Tuesday 10th February 7pm – Exclusive class for my customers
