Sunday 26 January 2014

Sale-A-Bration Sneak Peek Blog Hop!

Hello, Hello and Welcome!

With any luck you will have hopped on over from Debbie's blog and it is a pleasure to meet you.
If you haven't come over from Debbie's blog that is just fine - you can start the blog hop here with me! There are links at the bottom of the post that will take you to the next blog post automatically so join in, have fun and be inspired... (Oh and please excuse all the exclamation marks - I'm excited!!)


Today I am sharing some brilliant sneak peeks from the NEW Sale-A-Bration catalogue that comes out this Tuesday (28th January 2014)! The best thing about the catalogue is that the items we are using are FREE with EVERY £45 order, be it on-line or in person.

I have used the "Good as Gold" card kit for my makes. This one is easy to overlook in the brochure but I urge you to take another look. Firstly, I want to show you how quick and easy it is to create thank you cards in gorgeous Bermuda Bay and Tangerine Tango with rich gold accents. This is the design that comes with the instructions in the pack. There are enough products in the pack to create 8 cards of this design, all you add is the adhesive. Each of these cards took me less then 1 minute to make!



**TOP TIP: Stampin' Up! are really generous with their kits - the envelope liners that come with the kit are beautiful gold foil, but 1/2 of that loveliness is hidden away inside the envelope where no-one will see it. I cut off the bottom 2" of my liners to re-purpose for other projects. Yay! More materials to play with!**

Next up, we have a variation on the basic design simply by turning the card 90 degrees:



Now it gets even more fun! I want to show you just how versatile these kits can be so for the next project I have ONLY used the materials allocated for one card included in the kit, a scrap of acetate and 1/4 of a sheet of A4 white card!



What do you think of this cute treat holder? You could pop all sorts into this dinky box from lip balm to chocolates like I did. A certain brand of hazelnut chocolates packaged in gold foil also fit rather well - and coordinate too! On the back I have mounted a panel of white card so you can add a personal message. You could even use these as favours / name places for a wedding or special event!

Finally we have this sweet little flip book, again made using the materials for just one card with the tiny addition of card scraps (none of which measured more than 3") in a couple of matching colours.


I will be putting up further posts during the week to show you how to make the treat box in a "Wow! How?" tutorial as well as the individual pages of the little flip book. Make sure to click on my 'Follow' button on the right hand side so you don't miss out on those! Below are the supplies I have used - products from the Spring/Summer Catalogue will be listed from TUESDAY as I am not allowed to show you before then!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy the rest of the blog hop and Happy Crafting!
Becky

26 comments:

  1. wow love that treat holder Becky and yes even i overlooked this set in the catty but hmmm i sense another order going in to get it FREE!!!! im xcited too :0)

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    1. Thank you Karyn! I can't wait to see what else can be made from this cute kit...

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    1. Thanks Angie, I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment :)

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  3. what great projects!
    loving the spots! they look so effective
    hugs
    Debbi x

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    1. Gotta love those spots!!! Anything polka-dot is an instant hit with me - looks like with you too!

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  4. Becky you make these look great (you can't tell from the brochure!), and very versatile!

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    1. Awww, Kylie, Thank you! I loved your makes too - you make those papers a NEED on my shopping list ;)

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  5. Fabulous projects using the Good as Gold set!! Love em - geat idea to inspire.
    xx

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    1. Thank you Kate! Wish I had your talent for those awkward paper designs though...

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  6. Love your makes and look forward to seeing the tutorial. Anne x

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    1. Thank you Anne - you will be pleased to know the tutorial comes out tomorrow (Thursday). I hope you like it!

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  7. I have this set arriving next week so can't wait to see the tutorial for the treat box. I think this set could be a little Jem!! X

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    1. Ooooh! Has it arrived yet?! If so that's perfect because my tutorial is all written up and scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday)! Enjoy!

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  8. You're right, this kit is easily overlooked, but it's full of lovely crafty goodness...I love it when people get creative with kits...and a fab tip about cutting off the bottom of the envelope liner to use elsewhere :) xx

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Allie - us girls have got to be thrifty, so every little bit of paper has to work its' socks off!

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  9. Wow Becky... Love what you have done with the kit.... Love the flip book particularly ..can't wait to see more.... Thanks for the 2" gold strip tip too

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    1. Hi Amanda, thank you for your kind words. I will be attempting some better photography of the flip book next week, so hopefully I can show you all in a bit more detail then! As for the tip - anything to make the stash stretch has got to be good right?!

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  10. wow love that you have showcased a product for more than one project, it shows how versatile they are love them all :)

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    1. Thank you Caroline, I really appreciate you leaving me a comment :) I have more ideas on how to use it, but have run out of card bases, so will have to order another pack!

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  11. Great ideas, thanks for sharing and look forward to the next instalment :)

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    1. Glad you like them Elizabeth - the next instalment is out tomorrow (Thursday!)...

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Julie - glad you like them.

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  13. How lovely your creations are. I love them all. First time I've found your blog via this unbelievable blog hop, so much gorgeous stuff. I am coming back to visit for the little cute box tutorial......I can't wait! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Donna Z (Australia) :)

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    1. Ooh! A visitor from sunnier climes! Welcome! I am so pleased you like what you have found - pop back tomorrow (Thursday) for the box tutorial! :D

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