sugar and spice

....To book your place on Kirsty's Card Class at Sugar and Spice. Oh my, she's just sent me through the sneaks and they look soooooo LUSH, we expect nothing less from her, the woman is a card maker extraordinaire  Here's a few sneaks I'll share with you... She teaches you how to get the most out of your products..... So if you want to be on one OR two of her classes (she's here ALL day) then choose either morning or afternoon OR both, as they are both different. The morning session is 3 cards and a papercraft bag (Delicious) the afternoon session is 3 cards and a pizza box...yes you read right, this is so cute !!! So all you need to do to grab your place is be free on SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER from 10am and then call the shop on 01268 530933 AND the best thing is they are only £15.00 per session... I know !!!!!! FAB Right !! Hugs Marion xxx

This month's blog post for Fantastic Ribbons is all about sewing..... Well, you know me, any excuse to make flowers !!! So here's a gorgeous, quick and simple flower to make to embellish any of your favourite projects. I used the 33mm wide Becky Gingham in Burgundy, you can find it HERE , it's a fab ribbon to use as it has a slight stiffness to it, that holds the "petals". The first thing you want to do is cut a petal shape from the ribbon, I cut mine freehand but you could always make a template. Cut 5 petals then using a running stitch, stitch them all in a line leaving some thread either end. Then pull so they all gather together and tie the ends of the threads. For the centre I used the Satin Edge Organza, you can find it HERE , this time I did a running stitch but in a zig zag Then, exactly the same, leave some thread either end and then pull, and again, tie off, this gives the most scrunchy flower effect, perfect for centres and the satin ed...

Today..... Myself and Mrs P are mainly on a road trip checking out suitable venues. That's all .... Hugs Marion xxx

Here's the first of the video's I did whilst in Cleveland with WOW Embossing Powder... Such lovely people Enjoy Hugs Marion xx

Well, since I've been back from the States, the sun's shone a bit .... on and off, but that didn't put me off making a Mini Pocket Album to share in a class. It's got so much colour and many wonderful techniques in it and you even get a yummy full set of Alphas from Clever Handmade (Heidi Grace to me and you) :) :)  I've just put it up on the website under October Classes, so if you want to book just give us a ring. Addi's been busy setting the table out for the Sugar and Spice Customer Event...it starts tonight at 4pm...so much lushness, at unbelievable prices !!!! The Scrapbooking for Beginners Course is starting on the 8th September for 6 weeks, so places have already been taken, so if you want to get on this give us a ring Kirsty Wiseman is gracing us with her presence on the 1st September to do some amazing card making classes .... one day ONLY...get yourself booked in NOW !!! Oh... and a quick reminder, Nina's doing some great kids class...

An inch and a half.... that's all we were allowed to use on our project for this months (just snuck in) design on the Fantastic Ribbons Blog. Now,  I love ribbon and the more the merrier, but oh no, not this month !!! my initial thought was a ribbon tree, I made these some years ago and taught them in classes, much to the disgust of some of my students, you shall remain nameless Lyn !!!! LOL, but I spied Kirsty playing around with one, so instead went for the safe option of a card....I know YAWN, YAWN...but you never know it may inspire someone to keep all their little bits of ribbon :) :) Hugs Marion xxx

I was asked while in the States recently, if I would do a couple of videos for Tear Mender Glue and the answer was, of course, a resounding YES !!! I love the stuff. Not only is it a fab fabric glue that should always be on hand at home but, it's an amazing glue for the craft industry, it makes fabric flowers in seconds and any excess on your fingers just rubs away - no trace !!! love it !!! So sit back and enjoy a couple of quick and easy tutorials.... and this one ..... Enjoy Hugs Marion xxx