To celebrate the launch of the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue I had cake and coffee at my house on 1 April. Yes I know there were a number who couldn't come because of Easter, but because of the school holidays and the April workshops it was that date or nothing! However, the few that came had a play with the new products and shared ideas over cake and coffee. It was a fun night.

We played with the new die-cutting machine, the Sizzix Big Shot, to create this cute little treat pouch, which is perfect for holding a Whittakers Milk Chocolate Square or decorative soap.

Scallop Envelope Treat Holder Make-n-Take

Stamps: Vintage Vogue (w: 119191). Card/Paper: Washington Apple DSP (112461), Whisper White (106549). Ink: Riding Hood Red (111836), Pumpkin Pie (105216). Accessories: Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109025). Tools: Scallop Envelope Bigz Die (113462), Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Standard Premium Crease Pad (113476), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

This is made using two Scallop Envelope Dies - another thing you can make with this die (other than an envelope)! The small flower stamp is from Vintage Vogue.

Vintage Vogue stamp set

We also did a make-in-take using the Heard From The Heart stamp set and Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel.

Heard From The Heart Make-n-Take

Stamps: Heard From The Heart (clear: 1020006). Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel (117693). Card/Paper: Tangerine Tango (116206), Old Olive (106576), Whisper White (106549). Ink: Tangerine Tango (111834), Old Olive (102277). Accessories: White uni-ball Signo Gel Pen (105021). Tools: Clear Block H (118490), Stampin' Around Jumbo Handle (103661), Mat Pack (105826).

I purchased Heard From The Heart as a clear-mount stamp set, along with a clear block. It is a bit different using clear-mount stamps, so it was good to play with them. When thinking about wood-mount and clear-mount stamps, one option is not better than the other; it all comes down to your personal preference and weighing up the pros and cons.

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Heard From The Heart stamp set

Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel

Please contact me If you couldn't make it on Thursday night and would like to know more about the products in the new mini, I am happy to talk to you about it and answer any questions you have.

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  • Click HERE to see what else is in the new Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue.