Stampin Up Independent Demonstrator Dawn Howard

Crafting at the weekend I'll be spending all weekend at the Etruria Canal Festival. There's lots going generally and I am there doing a mix of demonstrating, displaying the new catalogue and lots of different samples to give you inspiration. Fingers crossed for good weather !

I have some very exciting news Stampin' Up has launched online shopping - this allows you to shop for Stampin' Up goodies from the comfort of your own home. If you would like to shop with me the link to my shop is http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/dawnhoward/ Each month I will send a mini kit to everyone who shops with me. This months will be some Halloween tags completed using My Digital Studio for the design but completed with punches and ribbon. If you want to hold a " virtual party" and collect orders as a group of friends I can give you a hostess code so that you can earn free product and choose exclusive stamps. And that leads nicely into the next news - My Digital Studio is here - this is a digital design package that is excellent for scrapbook pages, simple tags and cards and a variety of 3D items. You purchase the basic software for £13.95 - and this is super value as it includes a wide selection of templates, printable papers and stamps...

PUNCH ART Here are a few of the samples that we will be making on Wednesday at the NSAAA (North Staffordshire Asperger's and Autism Society) craft evening.  I have taken my inspiration from all the wonderful designs on the internet. I really like the background to the angry bird card which is made using a sponge covered in blue ink and a little shimmer paint and sponged around a "cloud" which I have punched from the cupcake builder punch. The picture doesn't do it justice but the sky shimmers beautifully in real life.  Don't forget if any one wants to order Stampin Up products then I am rebating my commission to the NSAAA for any orders received between now and Thursday morning.  Hope you're all enjoying the wonderful weather on this bank holiday. I've already cleaned the car and later we're off out on the tandem for the first ride of the year. I bet at least 3 people will yell out " Oi mate - she's got her feet up at ...

My neighbour is on the committee of this charity and over the last year their funding has been drastically cut, This has meant that the charity has had to lose it's permanent members of staff and is now trying to raise money to continue to provide as many services and support as possible. It is a common story now in how charitys struggle for funds. So Kathy asked me to run this event as a fun way to get people together and raise funds at the same time. As a one off offer I have agreed that I will rebate ALL commission I get from sales on Wednesday to the charity. So if you have been sitting on the fence thinking about ordering then now is a good time to do so and to benefit a good cause at the same time. I am happy to take orders from across the UK so please get on touch. CRAFT EVENING IN AID OF N.S.A.A.A. (North Staffs Asperger’s and Autism Society) Supported by Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Dawn Howard Wednesday 8 th May 7pm – 9pm King Street Congregational Church K...