Kentwood cardcrafts

I haven’t posted in a while, but I make no apologies for posting this picture of two of my adopted furbabies… It was with great sadness that I announce our ginger tom Leo passed. I was just getting over the sudden demise of my dear mother, when we were faced with another departure. I will hopefully get back to crafting this bank holiday… I’m lucky enough to be able to try out some products from the new catalogue, so I’ll be able to show them to you, once the catalogue is released.

This week is Ap Helly Aa a festival in Shetland. It is Nordic in origin and is welcoming the Sun after the winter solstice. Some say it heralds the spring and the oncoming fertility of the land. Teams of men,dressed in Nordic costume, pull replicas of Viking Ships through the Streets of Lerwick on the main island. Men vie for the position of Jarl or leader. The evening culminates with the boats being set on fire. This is a raucus festival with much merriment, music, drinking and competition. Present day festival and costume dates from 150 years ago. Shetland has close ties to Scandinavia. This year was cancelled yet again due to the fear of the Covid virus.

This stamp set from Stampin’Up is called Brave Vikings and would be perfect for invitations to this event…

A small slimline card, and envelope, simple and quick. Using Eden’s Garden Stamp Set, Evening Evergreen Card and Basic White Card, Eden’s Garden DSP. 2021-2023 In Colour Gems, Simply Elegant trim, Black Dimensionals, and Tombow Glue, corner punch. Now is your last chance to purchase some of these items. Once they are sold out, they will not be available as this set. If you want supplies, then email me info below. You have until 3rd January to place your order.

I love this time of year on the lead up to Christmas. Many Street decorations and trees are in place. Shop Windows get decorated. Christmas Carols are played in shops and in the town squares. People appear more cheerful and friendlier. They take the time to stop and chat over coffee and mince pies.🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼.
So I’m taking this opportunity to bring a little happiness to someones crafting life in the UK. I have a great offer. Buy 1 get 1 free for every stamp set in this current 2021 annual you get a lucky dip, in that the stamp set may be new or used. They are sets you may not find anywhere else. Similarly, I have card stock, ink pads and ink, ribbon and embellishments to give away when you purchase a similar product. I can guarantee that you won’t be disappointed. So why not contact me for a great deal. E-mail [email protected]

Urgent news for all customers

As you may have heard reported in the news, unprecedented shipping and logistics issues have resulted in a global supply chain crisis. This is affecting businesses world-wide and Stampin’ Up! is no exception. Due to extreme difficulties caused by these issues, starting on 1 December 2021, Stampin’ Up! will no longer take orders for products that are not in stock. In other words, Stampin’ Up! will no longer accept backorders. This change will help to reduce frustrations from unpredictable product availability and allow you to order products that will be delivered right away, rather than products that may not be delivered for months. If you’d ever like to know if a product is available, please check the online store.The online store is a great resource to browse products, determine availability, and place orders for in-stock items with me. I would love to help you find the right products so you can start creating without waiting!

I was recently asked some questions about my work…
1)Why do I love the products? This one is easy to answer

a) Colour. Whether it’s ink/refills, pens, markers, ribbon, embellishments, card, or designer series paper, the colour remains true.
b) Quantity. There are 50+ colours which makes colour co-ordination fun, in addition there are patterned papers to compliment the colour groups.
c) Dies. Although dies focus mainly on the stamp sets there is sometimes the bonus of additional pieces. Making value for money. There are dies for frames, labels, shapes and outlines.
d) Stamp sets. These are either cling or photopolymer. The range covers all occaisions and seasons. Many include sentiments, some are double sided, some use a two stamp design to build depth.
e) Punches. Some co-ordinate with the stamp sets and some stand alone. These are quick to use and sturdy.
f) Card. The colour goes all the way through. When the card is torn there is no white sandwich! It is good quality and a standard size which means less waste when making cards. Speciality papers are stunning and enhance the look of cards. Basic 12x12 card is adaptable to make larger items such as home decorations or smaller items such as trinket boxes, party favors, speciality cards and more.
g)Adhesives, Many adhesives to meet every need. Embellishments to co-ordinate and compliment the colour ranges.
h) Tools. Every cardmaking tool you need from a simple bone folder to a die cutting machine, with everything in between.

Playing around with Sparkle of the Season stamp set… Not my usual choice, but think there is more to explore… watch this space.

I’m really excited about this sale… it is only for three days but you get such great savings on paper, ink and dies. Hurry, contact me to benefit from these savings.

This opportunity to join is the best offer to date… why not join me?

I needed something to distract me before my biopsy so Peaceful
Place DSP, Peaceful Cabin Stamp Set and Cabin dies helped calm me down, in time for my appointment.

With Remembrance Day fast approaching (November 11th 2021) I thought I would show the versatility of Painted Poppies stamp set. These six cards are quick to make… but there are so many others that can be made… If you would like to order from me please drop me an email to [email protected] mark it as Kentwood Crafts and I will get back to you, thanks.

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Welcome to the world of Stampin’Up UK…

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The first 10 UK customers with a qualifying order of £45 will be offerred one of two cards FREE as a thank you for supporting me, during October 2021. See previous post for the other card.

The first 10 customers in the UK, in October, will be offerred one of two cards as a thank you…

Getting ahead of the seasons… this card was inspired by Olga Direktenco. Her card Sakura Blossoms I found on Pintrest. I think my next card like this will use Ornamental Cherry Blossom.
Off cuts Basic White used for fencing.
Card: Basic White; Polished Pink; Early Espresso; Vellum.
Ink Pad: Polished Pink; Melon Mambo.
Dies: Birds and More; Stitched Rectangles.
Stamp set: Timeless Tropical.

World Cardmaking Day…The next twelve cards ready to go. I managed to get 12 card fronts from two sheets of the DSP Peaceful place. These cards were initially part of the the new mini catalogue July-December 2021 challenge. I CASed it from Siannie Roughsedge. These cards will be part of a consignment bound for naval establishments overseas.

Great new Christmas card kit. Everything you need in a box, including glue dots. This would make a great birthday gift just in time before Christmas. Contact me to order or go direct to Stampin’Up! Uk. Mention Karen Golding as your demonstrator.

Eden’Garden is a brand new card collection coming in November. (All items subject to availability) Just in time to make Christmas cards. This great card collection can also be used for birthdays, anniversaries, get well soon, thanks and for greeting friends. Why not make it up into a presentation box for a great Christmas present?! Use this Hostess code 4YKMT7YQ when shopping with me during November.

So October 1st is the start of the Stampin’Up! year. I’m pleased to say that I was able to get a place on Kylie and Brunno Bertuccis Demonstrator Training programme. This is a year long programme to help demonstrators try new things or ways of acheiving goals. It is well supported by videos and live feed. We get a chance to meet demonstrators of all levels, from all around the world. We share ideas to help our businesses grow. This is a great networking opportunity that I shall take full advantage of.

You might ask ‘well that’s all very well but what has that got to do with me’. Well, it will mean I will be able to offer you amazing opportunities to be part of my team. Opportunities: to join a monthly card in a box group specifically for those in my team; Zoom cardmaking sessions; monthly coffee and card; monthly newsletter and card blog; plus so much more. I can’t wait to get started. Contact me if you want to join in a card making.

Another angled tri fold card.

Are you new to card making or need to make a quick card. Then this is for you. I’m really excited to tell you about the kits collection. Everything you need to complete 8 cards and more, is included in the box. You just need glue and for some boxes a stamp block. New kits available on an ongoing basis.

Hello everyone, I made these versions of a card from a Jan Brown (JanB cards) video on YouTube, who originally CASed it from watching videos from Mary-Anne Curtis and Lorraine Cheney, but thinks the card came from the endeavours of Lisa Griffin-Swallowneck (sorry for any misspellings). I’m using up dsp and stamp sets, both old and new to make these Christmas cards a little different, the technique is known as angled tri-fold cards.

Using off cuts to make cards…

A little vintage stamping today for Christmas cards, to show how retired products can still be used in different ways.

Four 5 1/2” x 5 1/2” cards top right, gold, and left, silver, are Anniversary cards. Bottom left is a bereavement card and bottom right is a birthday card. I love this embossing folder of Magnolias.

Card: Basic White; Basic Black; Merry Merlot; Gold Foil / Silver Foil DSP; Elegantly said DSP.
Embossing Folder: Magnolias
Embellishments: Basic Rhinestone Jewels; Basic Pearls; wonderful gems in colour 2021-2023
Stamp sets of your choice for sentiments.

Second card using offcuts from previous projects. Plus, discovering new life for a die cut failure…

Using up offcuts from previous projects…

My purpose for todays cards is to send thank you cards to a group of senior citazens who are knitting items for my project …Community Together.

Card: Crumb Cake
Notelet pack: Very Vanilla
Ink pad: Early Espresso; Crumb Cake
Ribbon: Gray Granite 1/4” shimmer satin
Die: Birds and more
Stamp Sets: Biggest Wish; Pansy Patch; Quiet Meadow; Hand Made.
Punch: Tailored Tag.