Card Craft Plus Workshops

Good Morning Bloggers......

Quick update on Spring 2011 workshops, I am now teaching 3 new dates at Card Craft Plus in Preston

Saturday 15th January2011

Saturday 5th March 2011

Saturday 23rd April 2011

To book call direct on 01772 272572

Winter Wishes to you all,

Love Sarah xxx

Demonstration Day for Personal Impressions and updates......

Hello Bloggers,

Please accept my apologies for not blogging lately as some of you already know I'm going through lots of changes including at work and my personal life, I am very excited to let you that Ewan and I are expecting our first baby next summer and as you can imagine the first few months have been tricky with ALL DAY SICKNESS - not just in the morning.......... tiredness etc, etc, so I am now hopeful that the next few months will be alot easier.

Anyway onto business, I already have a very busy diary for February, March and April, with Demonstrations for Personal Impressions, Card Craft Plus in Preston & Samuel Taylors. Alongside workshops in ST Leeds and Brighouse each month and you will also find me at the Trade Shows Farnborough, NEC Birmingham, Harrogate & AlyPally London.
I decided to get a good craft fix in before Baby McCrossan makes an appearance.

I am so looking forward to some time off during Christmas, spending time with the family which I adore and I will also be back in my craft room designing for Magazine articles and my first workshop of 2011.

Have you had a look at the new Hero Arts Catalogue yet? What can I say, I'm in love!! As usual I think I need to re-mortgage my home to allow for all the lovely new design that I NEED!!! LOL.

So watch our for some long awaited projects to appear on my blog and of course I will let you know when my Guest Blogging will be and where!

Wishing you all a wonderful Festive Season,

Be back soon,

Love Sarah & Bump!!! xx

Us......

Morning Bloggers,

While I charge my camera batteries ready to upload some nice cards using the new Bo Bunny Christmas collections, here is a photo of Ewan and I. This was taken a few weeks ago when Mum and Dad McCrossan were staying with us.

Big Hugs

Sarah xxx

Alcohol Inks...

Here is a quick card using Alcohol Inks, this is one from a collection for a magazine article due out soon, (this design did not make the finished copy)

Materials include:

Go Kreate Vines 1 Embossing Folder

Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations Die - Tattered Floral

Ranger Alcohol Inks

Bazzill Card Stock

Ribbon

Adhesive Gems

All availiable from http://www.clickoncrafts.co.uk/

Hope you like it.....

Sarah xxx

A poem for a forever friend..................

ANOTHER GOOD THING OVER BEFORE IT BEGAN

How do I say goodbye to you When we never really said hello?

Is it any easier to walk away from the seeds of a friendship, never given time to root and grow?(Grow into what – a bigger friendship? I don’t know.)

And how is it possible to miss someone I hardly ever knew?

How can I know if you were my hero, When you rode into the sunset

Long before the credits rolled.

How can there be a formal end to something Which had no real beginning?

I can only thank you for the rainbows you brought to my storms;

For the silver lining you stitched in my clouds.

It was refreshing to find, In this Sea of Skepticism, Another fish peering at the world through a prism.

So, thank you for the laughs we had and those that might have been.

I really cannot say goodbye. Please, always be my friend.

. . . Nancy Sue Krenrich Hamm

Zen Dog..........................

"He knows not where he's going
For the Ocean will decide
It's not the DESTINATION.......
.......It's the glory of THE RIDE...

To one of my new found friends, take care.....

Love Sarah xxxx

NEC

Good Afternoon All,


Well its official I'm shattered!!! After a very busy 5 days at the Craft show held in Birmingham I am so glad to be home, It was so wonderful to see Ewan enjoyed the biggest cuddle ever.

It was a great show, met lots of new people and had some very late nights with my dear friends and colleagues at Samuel Taylors! David, Sue, Hazel, Kay, Tom, Becca, Paul & Sharon. It's like a big family when the show season is in full swing and every show takes so much time, preparation and planning and that's even before the event takes place.

I also have to mention that we also met 5 new friends, who almost felt part of the ST team as we spent so much time with them, Roy, Chris, Derek, Ian and Martin from BT Openreach who are staying at the same hotel.
They are long time guests who are all based in Wales but work for weeks on end in Birmingham. So when I said that its hard being away from home and in particular Ewan, they were on hand to listen and give advise, as they are old hat at that kind of thing! We even had nicknames for them by the end of our stay!

If any of you boys are reading this thanks for all your support, keep smiling!!!

The show itself was busy, Sue and I took daily turns in demonstrating different product lines, for two days I worked with Dreamweaver embossing Paste and Stencils, for those who know me well, know that me and paste do not had the best relationship in the past but we have now made friends!!! Samples to follow
It was my 30th Birthday while the show was taking place and I wanted to thank Sue and Hazel who supplied copious amounts of birthday cake(s) Thank you ever so much!

Although it is so good to be home, its kinda strange you do miss all the people who you piratically see 24-7, eat, work & relax with. I've spoken to Sue at the Leeds Store and she said the same too. She now has 3 daughters not just 2, I think of her as a surrogate mummy! Ha ha Big hugs Sue.....

Anyway times ticking on and I must just remind anybody who is interested that I am teaching a class at Samuel Taylors Brighouse this Sunday, based around the new Bo Bunny Christmas collections. If you would like to book your place then give the store a ring......

For now check out the new Samuel Taylors Blog, I will be making guest appearances some time soon, with lots of new and exciting products coming out including the Card making Dies from Go Kreate!

http://samueltaylors.blogspot.com/

Bye for now...
Love Sarah xx

Personal Impressions Demonstration

Good Afternoon Bloggers......

Just a quick update, I have one more Christmas demonstration booked in for Personal Impressions.

Saturday 27th November - Grovesnor House Papers Kendal
for all you last minute Christmas ideas, pop along to see what to do with the lovely new Hero Arts Christmas Stamps....

Hope to see you,

Hugs
Sarah xx

Autumn ........... the best season

Good Morning Bloggers,

I love Autumn, it is my fav season of the year by far. The colours are just lovely! To me Autumn is the time that nature is preparing for the big changes ahead.

Thought I would share some super colourful Autumnal photos with you!

Enjoy,

Hugs

Sarah xx

Making Cards Magazine

Good Morning Bloggers,

Just picked up the new issue of Making Cards Magazine and I have two articles this month!

The first is using the lovely Christmas Papers and die cuts from Nitwit, available for Personal Impressions stockists and the second is in the "Made for Men" Category working with the small but cute "Tree Trimmings" bauble rubber stamps from "Stampin Up!"

I'll post more photo's later.

Also just wanted to let you know that my next class at Card Craft Plus in Preston is Saturday 30th October 2010 - Full day - Hero Arts and Martha Stewart Punches!

My next Class at Samuel Taylor's Brighouse is Sunday 14th November 2010 - Full Day - Using the new Bo bunny Winter Joy Range! yummy!

Anyway take care,

Hugs Sarah xx

New Tresea Collins Papers.......... Noel

Hello and Good Morning dear Bloggers,

Here are a few cards I designed for Making Cards Magazine using the NEW Noel Collection of patterned papers from Teresa Collins, however I missed the Christmas Issue deadline so I thought I would share them on my blog instead.

I love the great vintage colours of Rich Red, Black and Cream. I added some deep colouring with the pro marker pens to break them up a bit.

I think I will use some of these lovely papers for my cards this year...............

Enjoy,

Sarah xx

Basic Ink Pad Tutorial

Basic Ink Pad tutorial for customers at my last workshop in Brighouse and Leeds........

Versamark
Clear very sticky Ink for heat embossing, relief work, and watermark effect.
Great for Ultra Thick Embossing, Chalks and any medium needing a slow drying Ink.

**Can use in Card Making**

Comes in: Ink Pad, Re Inker, Small and Large Pads, Double Ended Pen, Clear Ink & Dazzle and Frost

Tools to use: Heat Embossing Tool, Stamps

Available From: Personal Impressions Stockists, visit www.personalimpressions.com for your nearest store.

Distress Ink
Water based Dye ink for Stamping, water colouring, direct to paper.
Acid-free non-toxic fade resistant water-based dye inks.

**Can use in Scrapbooking & Card Making**

Comes in: In Pads & Re Inkers, 36 Colours

Tools to use: Ink Blending tool, Cut & Dry & Foam, Water Brushes, Stamps, Non-Stick craft Sheet

Available From: Personal Impressions Stockists, visit www.personalimpressions.com for your nearest store.


Staz-On Black (& All Dark Colours)
StazOn is a solvent-based inkpad designed for decorating non-porous surfaces such as glass, metal, shrink plastic, cellophane, aluminium foil, leather and acrylic.

**Can use in Card Making**

Comes In: Lots of different colours, Ink Pads and Re-Inkers available

Tools to Use: Staz-On Cleaner spray or original

Available From: Personal Impressions Stockists, visit www.personalimpressions.com for your nearest store.


Staz-On Opaque (like Cotton White)
StazOn is a solvent-based inkpad designed for decorating non-porous surfaces such as glass metal, shrink plastic, cellophane, aluminium foil, leather and acrylic.

**Can use in Card Making**

Comes In: Lots of different colours, Ink Pads WITH Re-Inkers NEW Metallic Colours available.

Tools to Use: Staz-On Cleaner spray or original

Available From: Personal Impressions Stockists, visit www.personalimpressions.com for your nearest store.


Mememto
Memento dye Ink Pad for Stamps is fast drying and fade resistant. The innovative pad delivers finer impressions and exceptionally even coverage

**Can Use in Card Making

Comes In: Lots of different Colours, available in regular sized Ink pads and mini Due Drop style

Tools to Use: A good Stamp Cleaner. Perfect with Pro-Markers and Copic Pens

Available From: Personal Impressions Stockists, visit www.personalimpressions.com for your nearest store.


Stampin Up Classic Ink Pads
Water based Dye ink for Stamping, water colouring, direct to paper.
Acid-free non-toxic fade resistant water-based dye inks.

**Can use in Scrapbooking & Card Making**

Comes in: In regular size in Pads called Classic Ink Pads & Re Inkers, also available “Stampin Spots” Mini copies of the Classic, sold in colour collections from the “Stampin Up” Catalogue 48 Colours with occasional “In Colours” offers

Tools to use: Ink Blending tool, Cut & Dry & Foam, Water Brushes, Stamps, Non-Stick craft Sheet.

Hope this answers a few of your questions..................................
Hugs
Sarah

OMG is been so long....................

Good Morning Bloggers,

I'm so sorry it's been a while since I last posted. I've just been crazy busy, with Demonstrations for Personal Impressions, classes in Preston, Brighouse and Leed's, working the Papercrafts show in Harrogate, I don't know where the last two weeks have gone?

Whilst on my travels I have met many new lovely, lovely peeps, just wanted to say a big hello to all my new crafting buddy's! Thank you to all of you who came up to the Samuel Taylors stand over the weekend at Harrogate, it was so nice to see you all and have a quick natter!

I'll update my Demonstrations and events list later today, loads on new dates to add. Two new dates for Card Craft Plus in Preston, one a demonstration and one a class! Whoo hoo! Smashing girls over there and what a great store too?? I think the class will be Hero Arts New Christmas Stamps, yummy!!!

I have a nice project planned for the end of the week so do pop back later.

Bye for now,

Sarah xx

Ewan's Photo's

Good Morning All,

Sometimes my husband shocks me with how fantastic he really is! Not only was last nights dinner a fab homemade quiche of Goats Cheese, Sweet Potato and red onion, the best quiche I've ever tasted but as I was flicking through uploaded photos on our home PC, I came across these beauties.

Now as many of you know Ewan is into lots of sports and mountain biking is one of them. If he is off during the week he will take himself off to somewhere nice for the day.

Anyway these are some where in Yorkshire. The area looks amazing and so, so beautiful. I didn't realise that he snapped these on his "phone" omg!!!

Hope that you enjoy then as much as I do...... (more photos to follow my computer is not letting me upload anymore!!)

Take Care,

Sarah xxx

Sunday, Sunday............

Good Morning Bloggers!

Hope that you are all having a lovely weekend?

Yesterday was a great day, I was demonstrating MS Punches and Hero Arts Stamps at Grosvenor House papers in Kendal on behalf of Personal Impressions.

It was so lovely to see so many familiar faces, and thank you to every one who came and said hello! Janet who is the owner and all her staff were fab, all the demonstrators were really well looked after, lots of tea, fruit and a great lunch, however I did manage to resist the Delicious looking home made cake!

Here are a couple of cards I designed for a magazine article which couldn't be published because they wouldn't photograph well due to the acetate.

So instead I'm gonna use them in next weeks class at Card Craft Plus in Preston!

Anyway all my cleaning up is done and now I'm off to the gym.

Enjoy you Sunday,

Sarah xx

Dates, Dates and more Dates......

Good morning bloggers,


Sorry it's been a while since I last posted, its been crazy busy. Workshops, Demonstrations and Magazine work are all taking up most of my free time!

I have a demonstration this Saturday at Grosvenor House Papers in Kendal on behalf of Personal Impressions, It's a great big event with lots of demonstrations and other fun things going on! I'll be working with New designs from Martha Stewart and Hero Arts. Hope you could pop along.
In this months Making Cards Magazine I have an article I designed many months back using you guessed it Hero Arts Stamps!!! I dabbled a little bit with the Copic markers too, however I am no expert with them, I really should book myself onto a class to lean how to use them properly!

Today is a special day for me too, it's mine and Ewan's 3rd Wedding Anniversary, he is just the most special person in the world, my rock with everything we are about to embark on over the next few months I know he will be right by my side every step of the way!

Anyway check out the Workshops and Demonstrations column at the side for all my up coming events.

Take Care,

Sarah xx

The Twins........................

Too Cute!!!xxxx

Wedding, Twins and a page for Friday..................

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Well what a weekend phew, me feet have not touched the ground.

Firstly we spent Saturday morning nursing the twins, the lovely Sophia and Emilie, how cute are they?

Both me and Ewan are smitten, we enjoyed our wee time with the babies feeding a nursing. Getting in all the practice we can!

Then onto the Wedding of our dear friends Andy and Tamar. It was such a magical day. More photos to follow.

Lastly here is a scrapbook page I have designed for a crafting party this weekend!

Hugs Sarah xx

A card for next Sunday..................

Good Evening Everyone,

Here is a card I have designed for next Sundays Demo at Card Craft Plus in Preston.

Its using Hero Arts Stamps Big Flowers Pattern CL375 & Essential Messages CL371 available from Personal Impressions stockists.

The greeting is punched out using spellbinders nestabilities, Ovals and Scalloped Ovals. The background is cream card embossed with a cuttlebug folder.

Off to watch Sherlock, mmmmm the new Sherlock.

Hugs Sarah xxx

Card Craft Plus - Preston

Good Afternoon,

Just wanted to let you know that I am doing a demonstration for Personal Impressions at Card Craft Plus Sunday 8th August 11- 5.

I'll be working with NEW Christmas Punches from Martha Stewart & latest designs from Hero Arts.

It will be a day filled with crafting and lots of fun, hope you can come along and say hello?

Hugs

Sarah xx

Making Card August 2010 Issue

Good Morning Everyone,

Just wanted to show you some of the cards that I have published in the August Issue of Making Cards Magazine.

This month I have TWO article published, one is In the Stars using reds, blue and Kraft Colour ways and the "In the Stars" Set of Stamps From Hero Arts.

The second is a collection using the Poppy background stamp from Hero Arts, Chocolate Chip and Old Olive Classic Ink Pads and Card Stock from Stampin Up!

All Hero Arts Stamps that I have used are available from Personal Impressions Stockists

Hope you like,

Hugs
Sarah xxx

MIA......................

Evening Bloggers,

SO sorry I've been away for a short while, amongst work, prep and holidays I have been in Hospital for a few small operations over the past week. But hey on the mend now and my consultant Mr W is fab!!!!

I also wanted to let you know there is still one space left on my Distress Inks class next Saturday 17th July at Samuel Taylor's Brighouse. It's a full day for £25.00, please phone the store to book your place!

I'm also demonstrating Hero Arts Stamps at Card Craft Plus in Preston Saturday 24th July, so if your around come and say hello! I'm sure there will be plenty of offers and new designs to tempt you anyway!


Will be posting some Alcohol Ink Samples that me and my dear friend Jane made recently!
Off for a nap, still tired for the GA!

Hugs
Sarah xxx

At my Friend Carol's

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope that you have had a nice weekend?

I had the most wonderful day yesterday! Spoilt rotten with kindness.

I spent the afternoon with my dear friend Carol Hutton at her home deep in the Ribble Valley.

Carol!

Not only were we chatting, crafting and having a jolly good time, but she is a fantastic cook!

I know I live with a chef, but hey her Butternut Squash and Garlic Soup was to die for. Not to mention her home made cakes YES CAKESSSS! mmmm Cake!

Carol's Craft Room

A small selection of Carol's "Stamin Up" Stamps

I thought her cake was so nice and she very kindly gave me some to give to Ewan, he had a little try said it was fab, but then I couldn't resist scoffing another chunk for my supper!

So what ever you got up to I hope it was a nice as my day!

Hugs

Sarah xxx

Making Cards June 2010 "Flowers For Friends"

Good Afternoon everyone,
Just wanted to update you on the July Making Cards Magazine.

My article Flowers for Friends pages 27,28 & 29 ARE actually mine! I used fab supplies from "Stampin Up" the Vintage Vogue set of stamps, Inks and matching card Stock.

I have had a written apology from the Editor of Making Cards, I suppose these things happen sometimes, no point crying over spilt mike as they say.

Even though Michelle Johnson's picture is in the magazine I know they are my pieces of artwork which I still have to be proud of, I know Ewan is!
Hugs
Sarah x x x

Count down to Keswick...........

Good Morning All,

I'm now on the count down to our holiday to Keswick. (right after my class on the 27th at Brighouse)

We adore this beautiful Lakeland town, it's one of the most tranquil places on earth, believe me after living and traveling all over the world, sometimes there's no place like home.

So looking forward to days on the Lake in our Kayaks, walking up Cat Bell's, and having our fill of Hungarian Goulash which one of the quaint little pubs in the town serves, just what you want after a very long walk!

We camp, and love it, just got a new very large tent, which I am so pleased with big enough for all our Camping equipment and perhaps a tiny bit of craft. SSSSHHHHH don't tell Ewan! Ha ha ha.

Anyway a week and a bit before we go, so better stop day dreaming and get back to work.

Hugs

Sarah xx

Card Craft Plus Tomorrow..............

Evening All,

Here are just a few samples that I have put together for tomorrow demonstration at Card Craft Plus in Preston.

They are using the Big and Little Stamp Set from Hero Arts. HACL374. Available from Card Craft Plus or other Personal Impressions stockists.

I got my inspiration from the Samples designed by Shari Carol for the 2010 Hero Arts Catalogue.

Hope to see you tomorrow....

Love 'n' hugs

Sarah xxx

Demonstration Day Saturday 12th June

Good Afternoon All,

Hope that you can join me on Saturday 12th June for a Demonstration event held at Inspirations by card craft plus in Preston> I will be attending on behalf of Personal Impressions.
I will be demonstrating the lovely New designs from Martha Stewart Punches and Hero Arts Stamps. Along with beautiful pastel Inks and American Crafts card stock.
I'm not going to be the only demonstrator the line up is as follows.......

Thursday 10th Jo, Claire & Jak

Friday11th Melanie, Esther & Hayley

Saturday 12th Christine, Anthony & Me

Sunday 13th Leonie & Ann-Marie

Hope that you can make it?
Love n hugs
Sarah xxx

Metal & Stamp Class

Good Morning everyone,

A real quick update for you.

I am teaching an additional class at Samuel Taylor's Brighouse on Sunday 27th June 10.15 - 3.45 £25.00.

It will be working with metal sheets from 10 Seconds Studio and Walnut Hollow, stamps from Hero Arts & Paper Artsy, Cuttlebug embossing folders and the New Alterations Dies from Tim Holtz.

Phone 01484 401419 to book your place.

Love 'n' Hugs

Sarah xxx

Mary, Carol & Me!

Good Morning Everyone,

Here is a very quick post with more photo's from the Ireland weekend!

New October 2010 Dates to be released soon.

Looking Forward to Saturday, when I will be demonstrating at Centagraph in Harrogate, do come along and say hello!

Love Sarah xxx

Centagraph Harrogate

Good Morning Everyone,

Just a quick post to let you know that I will be demonstrating at Centagraph in Harrogate Saturday 5th June on behalf of Personal Impressions.
I'll be working with new designs from Martha Stewart, Nestabilities, Fab New designs from K & Co and my all time fave Hero Arts!!!

Come along and say hello!

Centagraph Ltd

18 Station Parade

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 1UE

01423 566327

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Love Sarah xx

Sunday's Class

Hello everyone!

What a lovely weekend? I love this nice sunny weather I do hope it's here to stay!!!

Here are a few snaps from my workshop yesterday at Samuel Taylor's Brighouse!

I had a ball! It's always quite scary going somewhere new, but I was made very welcome and had such a great time teaching the class.

Here are a couple of cards, the class was based on techniques using cuttlebug/die cutting. I mixed it with the lovely new(ish) collection from Bo Bunny called Jazmin. Also the New Tim Holtz Alterations Dies, with Metal foil, Indentz folders and Alcohol Inks.

Here are some of the lovely ladies who were on my class, again they were just great!

Soooooo looking forward to teaching there again! My next couple of classes over in Brighouse are in July! Martha Stewart and Distress Inks!

Anyway better get off and water my hanging baskets before my Nana rings to remind me!
Take care

Sarah xxx

Basic Ink Pad tutorial - For the lovely Ladies of Donegal

Basic Ink Pad tutorial - For the lovely Ladies of Donegal

Versamark

Clear very sticky Ink for heat embossing, relief work, and watermark effect.
Great for Ultra Thick Embossing, Chalks and any medium needing a slow drying Ink.

**Can use in Card Making**

Comes in: Ink Pad, Re Inker, Small and Large Pads, Double Ended Pen, Clear Ink, Dazzle and Frost

Tools to use: Heat Embossing Tool, Stamps, Stamp Cleaner

Available From: Personal Impressions Stockists, visit http://www.personalimpressions.com/ for your nearest store.

Distress Ink Water based Dye ink for Stamping, water colouring, direct to paper & much more!
Acid-free non-toxic fade resistant water-based dye inks.

**Can use in Scrapbooking & Card Making**

Comes in: In Pads & Re Inkers, 36 Colours

Tools to use: Ink Blending tool, Cut & Dry & Foam, Water Brushes, Stamps, Non-Stick craft Sheet

Available From: Personal Impressions Stockists, visit http://www.personalimpressions.com/ for your nearest store.

Staz-On Black (& All Dark Colours) StazOn is a solvent-based inkpad designed for decorating non-porous surfaces such as glass, metal, shrink plastic, cellophane, aluminium foil, leather and acrylic.

**Can use in Card Making**

Comes In: Lots of different colours, Ink Pads and Re-Inkers available

Tools to Use: Staz-On Cleaner spray or original

Available From: Personal Impressions Stockists, visit http://www.personalimpressions.com/ for your nearest store.

Staz-On Opaque (like Cotton White)
StazOn is a solvent-based inkpad designed for decorating non-porous surfaces such as glass metal, shrink plastic, cellophane, aluminium foil, leather and acrylic.

**Can use in Card Making**

Comes In: Lots of different colours, Ink Pads WITH Re-Inkers NEW Metallic Colours available.
Tools to Use: Staz-On Cleaner spray or original

Available From: Personal Impressions Stockists, visit http://www.personalimpressions.com/ for your nearest store.

Mememto
Memento dye Ink Pad for Stamps is fast drying and fade resistant. The innovative pad delivers finer impressions and exceptionally even coverage

**Can Use in Card Making

Comes In: Lots of different Colours, available in regular sized Ink pads and mini Due Drop style

Tools to Use: A good Stamp Cleaner. Perfect with Pro-Markers and Copic Pens

Available From: Personal Impressions Stockists, visit http://www.personalimpressions.com/ for your nearest store.

Stampin Up Classic Ink Pads
Water based Dye ink for Stamping, water colouring, direct to paper & much more!
Acid-free non-toxic fade resistant water-based dye inks.

**Can use in Scrapbooking & Card Making**

Comes in: In regular size in Pads called Classic Ink Pads, Pens & Re Inkers, also available “Stampin Spots” Mini copies of the Classic, sold in colour collections from the “Stampin Up” Catalogue 48 Colours with occasional “In Colours” offers.

Tools to use: Ink Blending tool, Cut & Dry & Foam, Water Brushes, Stamps, Non-Stick craft Sheet

Hope this answers some of your questions, please email me if you have any more! I'm always happy to answer any questions (if I can) that you may have!

See you all again soon,

Love Sarah xxx