You Are....

Happy Monday!  (although not for me, Monday is my household chores day - boo!) Just a couple of cards I'd like to share quickly with you before I put the groceries (that I've left in the hallway lol) away....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'You Are', 'Framed Sentiments', 'Flower Arrangement' & 'Leafy Accents' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'Flower Arrangement Die Collection' & 'Leafy Accents Die Collection'

Quite a bright one....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'You Are' / Pattern Paper - My Minds Eye 6x6 Pad 'Happy Day' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'You Are Die Collection'

I'm in full mass production mode, creating my end of year Teachers Gifts - only 2 weeks left and then the children are home for almost 10 weeks!!!!

Have a fantastic Monday and thank you for stopping by :) xxx

Quick Hello

Just a quick 'hello' from me today....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'Background Builder III' & 'Just Fabulous' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'Butterfly Wishes Die Collection'; Papertrey Ink Impression Plate 'Tin Types'; We R Memory Keepers 'Corner Chomper'

Right, must tackle my mile long list of things to do - have a great day! xxx

More Die Collections!

I am positively giddy at the response so far to the first Clearly Besotted Challenge!  I was terrified no one would join and I am incredibly impressed by the high standard of the submissions - please keep them coming (pretty please!).

Being a big fan of coordinating dies, I am happy to report that the following die collections (that coordinate with existing stamp sets) are now available in the store:

                                      Ahoy Matey Die Collection                           Baby Love Die Collection

                               Fancy Feathers Die Collection                     Happy Everything Die Collection

                                 It's Your Birthday Die Collection               Once Upon A Time Die Collection

                                      Paired Up Die Collection                   Signature Christmas Die Collection

 

                                 Thanks A Bunch Die Collection                    Twinkle Toes Die Collection

Finally, just a quick card to thank my husband for being a wonderful father to our children....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'Building Blocks II', 'For Everyone' & 'Love Hearts' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'Love Hearts Die Collection'

Happy Friday and have a marvellous weekend everyone :D xxx

Clearly Besotted Challenge #1 - Anything Goes

Welcome to the first Clearly Besotted Monthly Challenge, I have never hosted a challenge before so please forgive me if I miss anything out.

It's an easy one to kick off with, the challenge is simply....'Anything Goes'.  Pretty self explanatory I hope, I just want to see you put your Clearly Besotted products to use!  I'm also on the lookout for an August Guest Designer so please register your interest with your submission :)

Before I outline the rules, how about some amazing inspiration from the Design Team extraordinaire?....

Amy Wanford

Caryn Davies

Debby Hughes

Mandy Gill

Maureen Plut

Michelle Short

Aren't they truly an impressive bunch of ladies? *happy sigh*

In order to qualify for the prize (open to everyone worldwide), please kindly adhere to the following guidelines:

• Your crafty creation must contain at least one Clearly Besotted product.
• It must be posted on your blog or an online gallery and linked below - direct link to post only please.
• The closing date for entries is Sunday 23rd June 2013 (10:55 GMT).
• Multiple entries are permitted but they must be a new creation each time.
• Please put GD next to your name if you'd like to be considered for our August Guest Designer Spot (contains a couple of my favourite sets to date!).

Because it's the first ever challenge, the prize is five Clearly Besotted stamp sets of the (randomly selected) winner's choice.

Please do join in if you can, I am genuinely so excited to see what you come up with!

For You Tags

Just a quickie from me today, here are some tags I made last night....

I couldn't resist making a simple matching card too....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'Just Fabulous', 'Building Blocks II' & 'Once Upon A Time' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'Just Fabulous Die Collection'; Papertrey Ink Die 'Tag Sale #3'

I know I sound like a broken record (& some of you are probably sick of hearing it!) but I do apologise for the number of out of stock items - it's the same one's every month, so you'd think I'd be on top of it by now :(  I am expecting a shipment in about a week, which will include this months sell-outs too.

Happy Sunday everyone!  Please pop back tomorrow, I'll be launching the first Clearly Besotted Challenge :) x

Baby Shower (& A Winner)

What a busy release!  I promise that I have been increasing the stock levels, I can only conclude that the sell-out's are down to you all spreading the word about Clearly Besotted and for that I am truly grateful.  I really don't know what I have done to deserve such incredible support, sincerest heartfelt thanks :)

Here's a little card I made with the April Showers Umbrella die....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'April Showers' & 'Baby Love' / Pattern Paper - My Minds Eye 6x6" Paper Pad 'Happy Day' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'April Showers Die'; Simon Says Stamp Dies 'Small Folder Banners'

Now onto the result of my little giveaway, random.org generated number 67 which is Kara (KandR Designs)!  Thank you very much to everyone who took part and also for your warm messages of encouragement :)

I have a busy weekend ahead, today we're taking the children swimming, followed by a trip to the farm and tomorrow we are taking my brother out for a meal in London's West End to celebrate his birthday.  Whatever your plans are, I hope you have a fantastic weekend too xxx

June Release Reveal & Giveaway

GIVEAWAY CLOSED: WINNER - KARA (KANDR DESIGNS)

I have some very exciting news this month, Clearly Besotted Stamps are now available at:

Simon Says Stamp!!!!

I really am over the moon to have a US stockist, especially such a fabulous one that I shop at regularly myself :)  I have the incredible Jennifer McGuire to thank for bringing Clearly Besotted to SSS's attention and also the awesome Debby Hughes, without whom my stamps would not even be on Jennifer's radar!

Here's a preview of all the stamp sets and dies that will be available in the store (& at Simon Says Stamp) at midnight tonight (GMT) now.

Introducing April Showers (4x6" set) with coordinating April Showers die (stamps & die sold separately)....

Introducing Building Blocks II (4x6" set)....

Introducing Cute & Cuddly (4x6" set)....

 Introducing For Everyone (mini 3x4" set)....

Introducing Make A Wish (4x6" set) with coordinating Make A Wish Die Collection (stamps & dies sold separately)....

 Introducing You Are (4x8" set) with coordinating You Are Die Collection (stamps & dies sold separately)....

 

I will be launching the Clearly Besotted Challenge on the 10th of this month and I really hope that a few of you will join in :)

The following Die Collections are now back in stock: Basic Banners, Blooming Marvellous, Leafy Accents & Love Hearts.  All other out of stock items (including the May Release) are due back in approximately 1 week, thank you for your patience.

Now onto the monthly giveaway, please leave a comment (open to everyone worldwide) and I will randomly select a winner to receive a prize of four Clearly Besotted stamp sets of their choice.

If you like what you see this month, I would be very grateful if you would join us on Facebook and Pinterest, thank you very much!

June Release Teaser Time Day 4

It's the final day of teasers and as always I'd like to go straight to the projects (I'm a crafter, not a sales / advertising person so I'm rubbish at 'selling banter' which is why I avoid it altogether lol).

Introducing Make A Wish (& coordinating dies)....

Close up of my favourite of the three....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'Make A Wish' & 'Just Fabulous' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'Make A Wish Die Collection'; Papertrey Ink Dies 'Fabulous Frames'; Papertrey Ink Impression Plate 'Canvas & Linen'

I think the fonts in this set lend very well to masculine cards....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'Make A Wish' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'Make A Wish Die Collection'

And last but not least, here are some cards made with You Are (& coordinating dies).... 

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'You Are' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'You Are Die Collection'

Sunglasses on for this next one....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'You Are' / Pattern Paper - Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper 'Polka Dot Parade' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'You Are Die Collection'; Spellbinder Nestabilities 'Standard Circles'; Papertrey Ink Impression Plate 'Aida'

Some background stamping....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'You Are', 'Background Builder' & 'It's Your Birthday'/ Tools - Lil' Inker Dies 'Stitched Mats Squares'; Papertrey Ink Diers 'Edgers #3'

I was experimenting with different colour schemes for this trio but wish I hadn't now! (lol)....

My favourite of the three....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'You Are', 'Building Blocks II' & 'For Everyone' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'You Are Die Collection'

I'm all done with the teasing but please head on to the following Design Team Blogs if you'd like to see more:

Michelle Short

Mandy Gill

Amy Wanford

I'll be back tomorrow to reveal all the stamp sets in their entirety, before they go on sale on Thursday 6th June.  Once again, I'd like to thank you for your encouraging comments which help to alleviate my release time nerves :) xoxo

Edit: Mary-Anne - I used Papertrey Ink 'Classic Kraft' dye ink pad :)

June Release Teaser Time Day 3

It's day 3 of June Release Teaser Time and today I'm showcasing two new stamp sets being released on the 6th, starting with Building Blocks II....

Building Blocks is one of our most popular sets so I thought it was time for a sequel!

I find these blocks perfect for creating a focal point....

You can never have too many polka dots....

I had to have a honeycomb block!....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'Building Blocks II' & 'Butterfly Wishes' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'Butterfly Wishes Die Collection'

Also being released this month is April Showers (with coordinating die)....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'April Showers' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'April Showers'; Provocraft Embossing Folder 'Swiss Dots'

Looks like I'm a bit of a polka dot addict....

Close up....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'April Showers' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'April Showers'; Lil' Inker Dies 'Stitched Mats Squares'

I hope you like what you see so far, for more 'sneak peeks' please head on over to the following Design Team Blogs for amazing cards that won't disappoint!:

Debby Hughes

Mandy Gill

Michelle Short

Caryn Davies

I am very excited to introduce our first Guest Designer this month, the beautiful and multi talented Katie Berberich (am-I-a-dreamer Creativity).  Katie is a dear, loyal and supportive friend, proven by the fact that she was also my first ever customer lol  Truly delighted to have you on board Katie :)

I'll be back tomorrow with the final day of teasers before the big reveal on Wednesday and I'd really appreciate it if you'd join me! :) x

June Release Teaser Time Day 2

Welcome back, it's day 2 of June Release Teaser Time and I'd like to introduce you to Cute & Cuddly....

Say hello to Leo Lion....

Ellie Elephant....

And Barney Bear....

Supplies: Stamps - Clearly Besotted 'Cute & Cuddly' & 'Basic Banners' / Tools - Clearly Besotted Dies 'Basic Banners Die Collection'; Papertrey Ink Impression Plates 'By The Numbers' & 'Book Print'; Spellbinder Nestabilities 'Standard Circles' / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

Joining me today with the 'teasing' (lol) are Design Team Debby Hughes and Caryn Davies who have both created the most delightful cards which you do not want to miss so please head on over to their blogs! 

I had so much fun making these cards and hope you'll be back tomorrow beacuse I have so much more to share!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thank you very much for stopping by today :) x