19.05.2014

Avery Elle – Red and Goldie!

Hey there!  Here today with a couple of cards I created using some more fantastic Avery Elle stamps.  Both these cards feature cute little characters from a gorgeous set designed by JJ Bolton called Red and Goldie.  Isn’t that wee fox so cute?  I also used the Brushed and Woodgrain and More sets for some background design.

Birthday Wishes (R and G) Hello (R and G)

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Caryn xxx

16.05.2014

It’s the small things in life that mean the most.

Just popping with a quick post this morning to share a card I whipped up yesterday evening.  When I came home from work there was a small padded envelope on my desk and the label said it was from Simon Says Stamp.  Now, I shop there a fair bit but I knew I wasn’t waiting for an order – how curious!!  When I opened it there was a letter and a die set (Partial Cut Flowers) from their new release, Pure Sunshine and a lovely letter telling me to feel free to play with them and share anything I made on my blog!!  I know my friend Michelle (the Card Grotto) received a gift too and probably MANY others around the world.  I know it’s marketing and its a great way to promote their product BUT – they never promoted they were doing it, they just sent them out and now lots of crafters have had their day lifted and a smile put on their faces because of a gesture by a company that  frankly, is successful enough without needing to do that!!  I am so impressed!  I loved shopping with SSS anyway (despite the sometimes long wait for delivery)  but this has shown me what a great company they really are and whoever is behind this marketing stroke of genius needs a pay rise!!!

Anyway, I thought “the children don’t need to be fed RIGHT away – lets see what this little die set does”!!.  And here is the (very quick) card I made.  Thank you so much Simon Says Stamp peeps – you are AWESOME!

partial flowers SSS I used my other new set (from Simon Says Stamp as it happens) Sketchy Letters by Mama Elephant (LOVE).  Don’t look too closely – the letters aren’t lined up quite as I’d have liked but I was in a rush!!!!).

Right, better get on with what I’m supposed to be doing – just wanted to share a little story about good customer care when all too often we complain about the exact opposite!!!!

ETA: The Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge is “Die Crazy” – need to link this baby up then don’t I?!

15.05.2014

You Make Me Smile: Clearly Besotted May Challenge

Challenge Hi all – here today with my card for the new Clearly Besotted Challenge.  We’re feeling all summery today with the gorgeous inspiration photo and colours Stephanie has picked for us so what better excuse than to pull out one of the new release stamp sets, Bridal Bouquet.

Bride and Groom Here’s the colour inspiration:

A Challenge Colour

As always the rest of the DT have some jaw-dropping inspiration for you and Stephanie is offering one random winner a £30 store voucher – yay!!

The challenge win run for 2 weeks and a randomly selected entry will win a £30 Clearly Besotted e-Gift Card.  In order to qualify for the prize (open to everyone worldwide), please kindly adhere to the following:
  • Your project must contain at least one Clearly Besotted product
  • It must be posted on your blog or an online gallery and linked below – direct link to post please
  • The closing date for entries is Friday 30 May 2014 (23:55 UK time)
  • Multiple entries are welcomed but must be a new project each time