It’s been far too long since my last blog.  I’ve been quite busy this last month and a half with SU parties and all the excitement with the new catalogue.  Among all the UK demonstrators there has also been loads of excitement around the 1st annual SU convention.  Sadly, I wasn’t able to attend, but have lived vicariously through many of the other demo’s stories.  I particularly like Monica’s story…find it here.

In the last couple weeks, I’ve been busy planning some classes and workshops around stamping on candles.   I have a faithful group of ladies – I call them Mavis’ Girls, who got an exclusive class earlier this week.  I wish I had taken some pictures of some of their gorgeous creations.

This gorgeous candle is almost exactly SU’s real red.  It’s the perfect shade to try some of Stampin’ Up!’s rub ons.  The pretty swirly flower pattern is from the Cherish Memories Rub on’s.  The little tag is created by using a matching rub on on a circle of red, surrounded by a scalloped circle in white.  I added some extra interest by using the 1/8th inch handheld punch – one in each scallop!  My hostess earlier this week is the new owner of this beauty!

This candle turned out pretty good for my first ever attempt to stamp on candles.   This one uses a retired stamp set, which was one of my favourites and uses lovely Autumn colours: Close to Cocoa, Pumpkin Pie and Mellow Moss.

And finally, this pretty little thing was a breeze to make and uses a Christmassy wheel called ‘So Swirly’ in Ruby Red and a strip of Old Olive ribbon at the bottom.  I am planning on making a number of these for Christmas gifts.