Tea

I love a good cup of tea!  I believe it can fix just about anything.  Imagine my excitement when this stamp set was reveled.  

And it gets even better.  There is matching die you can purchase to go with this stamp set.  I am in heaven!  I have ordered mine and can't wait to create with it.

Until November 1st you can order the set (including 4 ready to assemble cards) for $24.95 BB-NOV and the matching die number is DI-0508 for $12.95.

Just click on the shopping cart to the right to place your order.

Lesa

Try Try and Try Again!

I don't know about you but sometimes I struggle to create a card.  Ideas and cards do not always just happen.  They take time, effort and re-creating.  I received a new die from Spellbinders and I wanted to create a card with it.
  

This was my first attempt.  It does not look right at all.  It is in my words blah!  It needed help so I tried again.

This attempt was an improvement but it still did not look finished to me.  To be honest this was my third attempt at this card.  I spared you the first look.  So back to the drawing board to create again.

So this final card had the look I wanted.  I used cranberry card stock for the base added the kiwi green card stock and the die was cut out of whip cream card stock.  I then ran the whip cream piece through my embosser adding the wood grain look.  Then I added some FSJ silks in silver and gold to pull out the colors in the tree.  I added a tag and used two pieces of twine in cranberry and gold.  

This card I would be happy to send out.  How many times have you created a card before getting it right?  I would love to know.  Share your thoughts in the comments.

Don't forget you can still order this darling October Bloom Box!

October Specials

Its all about the "Block Party" in October. All of our acrylic blocks are 20% off!  The Fun Stampers Journey blocks come with the grid lines for easy alignment of your stamps and are also rounded so they are comfortable to use.  We also have a variety of sizes to choose from.  

The October Bloom Box is filled with friendship sentiments and flowers.  This kit includes the stamp set and all the supplies (minus the ink pads) to complete four  cards.  It is only available during the month of October.  

If you have any questions about these October Specials or any FSJ products don't hesitate to contact me at loves.tea@gmail.com.

Enjoy a cuppa today and the fall temps and colors.

Lesa

Tealightful Tea Party Part Two

The day was filled with so much laughter.  We started the day with some Breakfast nibbles -  sausage rolls, muffins, fruit and of course tea!

Lunch was served around noon.  English pub style meal - Shepherds Pie, Carrots, Broccoli and a roll.  We had no leftovers!

The gals enjoyed working on the projects I shared in Tuesdays blog plus they had time to work on projects they brought with them. 

Afternoon tea was served around 2:30 and we all enjoyed Maids of Honor, Bread Pudding and biscuits (cookies as you Americans know them).

A special thanks to my Mum for all her help with the food and assisting in the kitchen.  Could not have done it without you!

 

Tealightful Tea Party Part One

This past Saturday I host my fourth annual Tealightful Tea Party.  It was so much fun.  Seventeen joined me for a day filled with crafting, yummy food, prizes and laughter.  I want to share the projects we made.  We used the FSJ ATS stamp Just For You (now retired) but  I have a couple if you would like to purchase one.

Love this clean simple card.  The mini paperclip at the top is a favorite on many projects I create.

This a what I call a clean and simple card.  Love the oval off to the right side the ribbon on the left side.

Something new and different, a tri-fold card. Love the bright watermelon fusion color combination with the River Stone.

This was the last card we made and its another clean and simple card.  Love the embossed background card-stock on this one.  

This is a gift card holder and is perfect for inside a card.  Dresses up a gift card when you are sending it in the mail or just giving one as a gift. 

The last gift we made was this darling card carrier.  It will hold four cards.  Perfect for a hostess gift or to share with a friend.

Questions or details on any of these projects don't hesitate to contact me.  

Lesa