Thursday 22 December 2016

2 Christmas Cards using Stampin' Up! Products

Hi Everyone

Our presents are wrapped and ready for Christmas day, hope yours are too. Just a quick post to share a couple of cards we made for our class attendees using Stampin' Up! products from the Autumn/Winter catalogue which you can still purchase from our Online Shop until 3rd of January.


Products used:
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies (currently unavailable)


Products used:


Our next Card Craft Class in Basingstoke will be on Tuesday 17th January and we will be playing with new Stampin' Up! products from the 2017 Spring / Summer Catalogue! Contact us for more details.

Have a Happy Christmas and may Santa bring you lots of crafty goodies :)

Barry & Jay
Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in Basingstoke

Wednesday 14 December 2016

Bottle Tag using Stampin' Up! products


Hi Everyone

Today we would like to share the Bottle Tag we designed that our Basingstoke Craft Group created in our papercraft class using Stampin' Up! products including the Time of Year stamp set


The Time of Year stamp set is an exclusive host only item which can be purchased using Stampin' Rewards earned via hosting your own Stampin' Up! party.


Products used:

The bottle tag can be altered for any occasions all year round and easy to do BUT an easier version (if you have a Big Shot) is to get the Here's To Cheers bundle below.


All current Stampin' Up! products are available to purchase from our Online Shop

If you would like to know more about hosting a party to earn Stampin' Rewards or to attend one of our classes in Basingstoke, contact us today!

Thank you for stopping by

Barry & Jay
Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in Basingstoke

Thursday 1 December 2016

Hundreds of Discounted Products on Stampin' Up! Year-End Closeouts



Hi Everyone

Did you make the most of the Online Extravaganza and Stitched from the Heart promotion? If you are still looking for more Stampin' Up! products to add to your crafting stash, then look no further!

Check out the new promotion by Stampin' Up! with hundreds of discounted products on offer for their Year-End Closeouts. There are some great deals which includes Autumn/Winter catalogue retiring products, Clearance Rack items and current Annual catalogue products


Some items are only available while supplies last, so go to our ONLINE SHOP now to check off items from your Wish List

If you don't have a Wish List yet for Santa, click the image below to download a template. Write down your favourite things and give to your loved ones. Make sure to place your orders by Tuesday 13th December to get them before Christmas.


Thanks for stopping by and happy shopping!

Barry and Jay
Mitosu Crafts
Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in Basingstoke


Monday 21 November 2016

Online Extravaganza by Stampin' Up!

Hello All

Today Stampin' Up! launched another amazing set of deals for you all to enjoy and save some cash. Its the Online Extravaganza and between now and the 28th November we will have 2 24 hour flash sales and up to 40% off other selected products.


For more info go to our online shop to see the full list off products included in this Online Extravaganza by Stampin' Up!




Happy shopping and grab a bargain before Christmas.

Barry & Jay
Mitosu Crafts
Your Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrators in Basingstoke

Sunday 20 November 2016

2 Modern Cards with Father Christmas Set by Stampin' Up!

Hi Everyone

The last few days have been really cold here so I've been crafting on my days off next to the radiator. Hope you're keeping warm too.

I have been wanting to create a modern card with the Father Christmas set by Stampin' Up!® and came up with this. 


I used the sketch from Global Design Project #062 for inspiration and am entering this card for the challenge.


Products used:

All current Stampin' Up! products including the Father Christmas stamp set are available from our Online Shop


I also made a square version with Father Christmas on the oval Stitched Shape layer and using Stampin' Black Marker instead of a mat.



Hope you like these modern cards using the Father Christmas set by Stampin' Up!

Thank you very much for stopping by

Jay Soriano
Mitosu Crafts
Your Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrators in Basingstoke


Tuesday 8 November 2016

NEW Stitched Shape Framelits and 25% Off Promo

Hi Everyone

Just a quick post today. Wow what a hectic weekend, we've not long been back from the Stampin' Up! Onstage event in Telford which was AMAZING and inspirational. It was so much fun meeting other demonstrators plus we got to see so many new shiny things to craft with. Just watch this space and we'll share them with you shortly, very exciting :)

But first we wanted to share with you 2 fantastic offers that Stampin' Up! have on at the moment.

The first one is the NEW Stitched Shape Framelits - great framelits dies which will add a lovely finishing touch to all your handmade cards. Not only are stitches a classic trend, they illustrate the quality, precision and extra care taken when creating a piece. Giving a stitched gifts shows just how much you value that relationship. With Stitched Shapes Framelits you can make paper stitches in seconds, turning any project into one that is stitched from the heart.



This video will show you just how great they are


To coincide with the release of the Stitched Shape Framelits, you will get 25% off selected co-ordinating stamp sets available until the 30th November, WOW!



To order these great deals click on the images above to go direct to our online shop.

Thanks for stopping by and we will be back soon.

Happy Stampin

Barry & Jay
Mitosu Crafts
Your Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrators in Basingstoke



Friday 28 October 2016

Make Your Own Twist Pop-Up Panel Card Video Tutorial



Hi Everyone

Just wanted to share a video tutorial on how to make the Twist Pop Up Panel card which we made at one of our recent card making class in Basingstoke. It's amazing how very easy it is to make your own Twist Pop Up Panel card from an A4 piece of card with no waste! 



You can purchase current Stampin' Up! products from our Online Shop

Hope you like the video and card. You can now make your own and give that WOW! moment to someone special as they open this amazing Twist Pop Up Panel card.

We'd love see your creations, so take a photo and please share them on our Facebook page.

Thanks for stopping by

Barry & Jay

Mitosu Crafts

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in Basingstoke

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Wednesday 26 October 2016

Class Projects with Stampin' Up! Christmas Magic & Father Christmas


Hi Everyone

We had great fun watercolouring at our recent card making class in Basingstoke, Hampshire. 

Here are the 2 class projects we created with Christmas Magic & Father Christmas stamp sets by Stampin' Up! from the Autumn-Winter catalogue




Other products used:


You can purchase current Stampin' Up! products from our Online Shop including the stamp sets below



If you live near Basingstoke and would like to join us at our next class, contact us for more details.

Thanks for stopping by

Barry & Jay
Mitosu Crafts
Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in Basingstoke

Wednesday 19 October 2016

International Project Highlights


Hi Everyone

Welcome to our International Project Highlights using Stampin' Up! products. We have all created this gallery of projects for you to be inspired by! We would love it if you could visit every one of our blogs and see a close up of our projects.

So here is my project with the Wherever You Go stamp set which is great for male orientated designs and can be for different occasions.


For the main picture I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig and Marker to Stamp technique
Added a horizon line with a ruler and used the Sponge Daubers for the clouds as well as for darkening the edges
The chevrons were achieved using the Triple Banner Punch
The compass was heat embossed with Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder
Before adhering all the elements, the Very Vanilla base card was embossed with the Brick Wall and stamped with Gorgeous Grunge



Products Used:

All current Stampin' Up! products are available in our Online Shop



Thank you for stopping by today. Check out our gallery of projects below with amazing ideas and inspirations from Stampin' Up! demonstrators around the world!

Jay Soriano
Mitosu Crafts
Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in Basingstoke



Saturday 15 October 2016

Class Project With Detailed Floral Thinlits


Hi Everyone

We wanted to share a class project from our card making class which we run every month in Basingstoke, Hampshire.



Products used:



If you live near Basingstoke and would like to join us at our next card making class, check out the details under CLASSES. You can also purchase current Stampin' Up! products from our Online Shop

Thanks for stopping by

Barry & Jay
Mitosu Crafts
Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in Basingstoke

Friday 14 October 2016

Floral Mum Card

Hi Everyone

I am still loving the Flower Fair Framelits which I used for this Floral Mum Card


Combined with other Stampin' Up! products:
Reeds from Wetlands
Birds from Wherever You Go
Sentiment from Crazy About You


The Stamp-a-ma-jig is one of my fave tool as it allows me to stamp exactly where I want. I also used the side of my Paper Snips to shape the larger flowers.

All Stampin' Up! products are available in our Online Shop

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you like the card.

Jay Soriano
Mitosu Crafts
Your Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrators in Basingstoke






Thursday 13 October 2016

Card Making Class in Basingstoke - 25th October 2016


Hi All

Join us at our next fun Stampin' Up! card making class on

Tuesday 25th October
10am - 12pm
Hannah Moore Room
Christ Church
Chineham
Basingstoke
RG24 8LT

All levels of crafters are welcome, 18-80+

You will be making a 2-3 Christmas cards using a range of Stampin' Up! products including new items from the Autumn-Winter Catalogue

The class is £10 per person. Please book your place in advance as there are limited space and we can prepare enough materials*

Hot drinks will be available and materials provided to share but please a basic craft kit including your favourite adhesives, scissors, bone folder and 3D foam pads.

You will also need Aqua Painters which you can order from our Online Shop or bring a fine paintbrush.



Contact us today to book your place.

Barry & Jay
Mitosu Crafts
Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in Basingstoke
07746 921967

*Please note that a £10 cancellation fee applies if cancelled with less than 48 hours notice.

Saturday 1 October 2016

World Card Making Day 2016 - Up to 25% OFF

Hi everyone

Would you like a massive 25% off selected products and FREE Designer Series Paper?
if yes then Stampin' Up! have two amazing offers

The first offer is to celebrate World Card Making Day 2016 and Stampin' Up! are giving you up to 25% off selected products. This offer will run from the 1st October - 5th October. 


The second amazing offer is on Designer Series Paper with a buy 3 get 1 free deal available until the end of October.


So why not stock up on some of these amazing deals before it ends. Just click on the pictures above to go direct to our online 24/7 shop.

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Crafting
Barry & Jay
xxx




Friday 30 September 2016

World Card Making Day Blog Hop with Stampin' Up! Products


Hi Everyone

Welcome to our World Card Making Day Blog Hop using current Stampin' Up! Products. What better way to celebrate today than to share with you amazing inspirations! You are currently at Mitosu Crafts by Barry & Jay, based in Basingstoke, England and you will be visiting blogs from different places in the hop today. There is a list at the end of the page which will help you to move along so you can see all the amazing projects created just for you.


For our card we wanted to share a wintery scene using the following main products:
Greetings From Santa
Detailed Santa Thinlits
Lovely As A Tree
Gorgeous Grunge


Clear emboss the spatter stamp from Gorgeous Grunge on Whisper White
Create masks from copy paper for the mountains and valley
Colour the card with Night of Navy, Rose Red and Old Olive with the Sponge Brayers and Daubers
Stamp the main tree from Lovely As A Tree
Smokey Slate for the card base which is die cut with the border thinlits from Detailed Santa
Adhere Sweet Sugarplum Glitter Ribbon
Stamp the sentiment using the Stamp-a-ma-jig

Thank you for stopping by and we hope you like the card. There are many more amazing ideas and inspirations which you don't want to miss so hop along

Blog Hop List

All Stampin' Up! products are available from our Online Shop where you can also make the most of this amazing promotion!


Happy Stampin'
Barry & Jay
Mitosu Crafts
Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in Basingstoke

Wednesday 28 September 2016

Card Making Class in Basingstoke - 11th Oct 2016


Hi All

Join us at our next fun Stampin' Up! class to learn how to make the Pop Up Panel card on

Tuesday 11th October
10am - 12pm
Hannah Moore Room
Christ Church
Chineham
Basingstoke
RG24 8LT

All levels of crafters are welcome, 18-80+

You will be creating 2 Pop Up Panel cards to take home using a range of Stampin' Up! products.

The class is £10 per person. Please book your place in advance as there are limited space and we can prepare enough materials*

Hot drinks will be available and materials provided to share but please a basic craft kit including your favourite adhesives, scissors, bone folder and 3D foam pads.

Contact us today to book your place.

Barry & Jay
07746 921967

*Please note that a £10 cancellation fee applies if cancelled with less than 48 hours notice.

Wednesday 14 September 2016

Marbled Balloons for CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge

Hi All

I want to share a card I recently made for my sister's boyfriend using a marbled card from last month's shaving foam technique class.



The inspiration came from CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge #190 combined with the colouring technique I used for CC&S#188

 


I used the outline balloon stamps from the Balloon Celebration set to create a couple of masks before stamping on the marbled card. I created more depth by using the Aqua Painters to add shadows before colouring the background with Island Indigo marker and drawing the strings using white pigment pen. I then heat embossed the stars randomly in gold as well as adding shimmer on the balloons with a glitter brush pen.




I still have a few of these marbled cards and will share more makes once I think of other ways of using them.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you like the card. 

Jay
Mitosu Crafts
Your Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator in Basingstoke

Tuesday 13 September 2016

Stampin' with Flower Patch and Wherever You Go

Hi All

I am sharing with you today a couple of cards using the Flower Patch and Wherever You Go sets from Stampin' Up! 

From my last post, I was inspired by my sister's wedding bouquet and loved the effect so much I created some more using the Flower Fair dies.


I used the Layering Circles die to emboss the base card before stamping and decorating with the flowers. Sentiments used are from Wetlands and Thankful Thoughts.


I used daubers and cotton buds to colour the inside of the flowers then finishing off with the pearls and gold metallic thread.


I was very pleased with these cards and surprised how the vanilla base card made the flowers pop even more.


Thanks for stopping by and I hope you like the cards. Contact us if you have any questions regarding the products used which are available on our Online Store.

Jay
Mitosu Crafts
Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in Basingstoke

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