Introducing New Products - Softie Sewing Kits & More!

Just a quick post today, to let you know about the fab new products launched today...

First up, the first of my brand new Softie Sewing Kits!...

There are two at the moment, this cute Owl and a sweet Penguin, each kit comes in a cute noodle box with everything you need to make your toy. These are avialable both in my shop and my notonthehighstreet shop.

I also have new craft kits in my shop, great for crafts, scrapbooking and altered art, pop over here to check them out!

I also want to thank everyone for their messages regarding my Create & Craft shows, I'm prepping demos and will try to fit in as many of your requests as possible!

Thanks for dropping by today!
Sarah x

Halloween Treat Bag / Box - Free SVG File!

Two posts in one day - whatever next! So... my for my second post of the day, today I have a free SVG / Silhouette cutting file to share with you...

To download your file please click here

You can use this as a bag by scoring down the middle of each side panel and squeezing it in at the top securing with a sticker or some velcro or as a box by scoring the lid to fold over the top. I popped a little orange paper bag inside mine, it highlights the wording and makes sure its secure to hold little sweets like jelly beans if you want to give them out at a Halloween party or to trick or treaters - or just pretend you're not in and eat them all yourself, I don't do that though, honest... ;o)

You can see more of my die cutting designs (and my other craft products) here in my shop or here in the Silhouette online store.

If you're looking for more info on my Create & Craft shows this week, please scroll down and have a look at my earlier post.

Thanks for dropping by today!
Sarah x

Create & Craft Shows for Letraset

Just a quick update, I've just had it confirmed that I will be on your tellyboxes on Thursday this week! I will be on Create & Craft at 1pm and 6pm showing lots of lovely Letraset products - I just got my sample kit in the post and it's choc full of yumminess so you won't want to miss it!

I will be sharing some of my colouring tips and tricks and lots of inspiration, if there is anything you'd like me to answer on the show please send me a message or leave it here in the comments or on my Facebook page and I will do my very best to demo as many of them as possible!

Now I must get back to my studio to prep, I have only 2 days to get things ready as I'm out Wednesday for a client meeting and a show, will be colouring as fast as I can! lol

I hope you will tune in and send in an email or two :o)

Thanks for dropping by today!
Sarah x

Inspiration Sunday with Craft Superstore

A few weeks ago, Craft Superstore asked me to take part in their 'Inspiration Sunday' newsletter using some DCWV paper stacks. I love Craft Superstore and DCWV - they were some of the first papers I ever used! so of course I said yes immediately and whipped up this quilted card for them...

I used squares of paper from the Hippie Chic and Citrus stacks, trimmed with pinking shears, and sewn together by hand. I then added a Gorjuss girl stamped image coloured with Promarkers, I love this stamp purely because she's wearing a really nice coat and I have a thing for nice coats! lol. I used a stamped greeting (I think from Hero Arts) which I punched out with a circle punch.

Now I must be off, but I will be back tomorrow, and I think I'll have some exciting news to share *fingers crossed* ;o)

Thanks for dropping by today!
Sarah x

Sarah Hurley Greeting Cards at NotOnTheHighStreet.com

I've been mentioning how the new products I'm working on so I thought today I would share with you a small selection from the new range of greeting cards, available from my notonthehighstreet.com shop.

These are the Storybook cards...

You may recognise some elements from my Storybook scrapbooking kit! There are three in this set featuring my Storybook illustrations - Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

Secondly, the Woodland set and my personal favourite!

These have a cute deer, some loved up foxes and a family of little fuzzy owls!

and last but not least... one of the many Christmas cards! This one is called Eskimo Love...

You can see the full range of currently available products in my NOTHS shop, and there are more on their way! I'm currently working on my first brochure to go out to card and gift retailers - eeeek! how exciting is that?? (If you are a card shop or retailer anywhere in the world and would like a copy when its ready later this week, please click here and send me your details to be added to my mailing list)

I have some other fun products coming soon too, both craft and card / gift - I can't wait to share!

Today has been super stressful for me as I have deadlines up to my eyeballs and I had my house rewired so no power, 3 strange men in my house, Fuzzybutt having a full on anxiety nightmare because of the strange people - she literally squeaked and whined from 8am until they left at 6, between the squeaking, drilling, banging, radios, stress and anxiety, never has my head pounded so much. I'm so pleased to have my peaceful little sanctuary back so I can get back to work this evening!

Now I must get myself another cup of Earl Grey and get back to my Wacom!

Thank you so much for dropping by today
Sarah x

One Day Deal!!

I've had such a fun, happy and exciting week that I wanted to 'share the love' so to speak... so for one day I will be offering one kit in my shop for just 30 cents (about 20p depending on the exchange rate!) yes, I must be crazy! lol.

If you pop over to my shop, it shouldn't take you too long to find it, especially if you like Steampunk *BIG HINT ALERT* this is not limited to any amount so please tell your friends, share on your blogs / twitter / facebook etc... and take your time to have a look around my shop at the other crafty lovelines, especially if you haven't visited before!


Don't forget, to stay up to date with my newest products, work, news, offers and freebies, you can sign up to my Facebook page or Twitter or just join me here on my blog!

I hope you too will spread a little happiness and joy today, even if its only telling someone about this post.

Thanks for dropping by today!
Sarah x

Doodle Canvas

Today a quick and messy project to share! I've had a pack of these mini natural unbleached canvases hanging around for a while, I kept looking at them but couldn't get inspired. As I mentioned, my mojo completely disappeared for most of last week, so I grabbed one of these canvases and just started messing around - I figured if I messed it up, I could just throw it away! In the end I was quite pleased with it...

I started by swiping over with some white distress stain just to lighten the dark colour slightly and make sure the stamping and doodling stood out. I then misted through a mask with some white Mr Huey (not realising the canvas had a bit of a coating) the coating caused it to blur so I dabbed it off with a kitchen towel leaving a mottled effect.

When that was dry I stamped the girl and the cat (these stamps are from Prima, I picked them up at Ally Pally!) using Staz on Ink. I also stamped the chevon borders (those are from Sodalicious) I then doodled around the edge of the canvas to create a scallop border and doodled some stars and dots over the whole canvas. When everything was dry I used my Neon Promarkers (obsessed with these at the moment!!) to add some flashes of colour.

As a finishing touch I added some glossy accents in sections and swiped the Staz on ink pad all around the edge of the canvas.

It's a bit quirky and 'art journaly' but I think thats what I like about it! It now lives on a little easel in my craft room :o)

Thanks for dropping by today!
Sarah x

Design Team News & Lookbook Submission Info!

Just a quick post today to share some news and info!

First up, some exciting Design Team news, last week I asked our guest designers Carol & Sharon if they would join the team permanently, I'm pleased to say they both accepted so we now have two new permanent members of the team to add to our happy little family! :o)

 

Secondly, I've been asked lots about deadlines and info for submitting to the Sarah Hurley Lookbook Volume 2 (in the 3 weeks since issue one launched we've had over 2300 readers - how amazing is that???!) anyway, back to the point! If you haven't had chance to look yet, you can read the first issue here - 

Here is all the info you need to submit:

Your projects can be any type of craft project - a card, scrapbook page or altered piece, it must be made using Sarah Hurley products (you can see everything here) You can email us your submissions for consideration here - all submissions must be received by midnight on 4th November - DEADLINE EXTENDED to 11th NOVEMBER! to be considered. We will email successful people within 14 days of this date to confirm details. 

A few tips for your submission!

* Your projects look best photographed on a white or neutral background with little or no props and even lighting. 

* It helps to have one or two close up shots of any special features or details. 

* Your projects look best photographed straight on, not looking up or down or at an angle (you can use angles on your close up shots to show off details or 3D elements) 

* When photographing scrapbook pages, you may find it easier to lay them on the floor (near a window is good!) and stand over them to take your picture

* Don't take your pictures in bright sunny daylight - mid morning or mid afternoon is usually the best I find

* Please make sure your projects are original and have not been featured on your blog or published anywhere else before

* You don't need to be a professional photographer, we just need a clear, well lit picture that shows off your project well - it can be the best project in the world but if your photo is dark and blurry noone will know!

* Don't worry about sending instructions or materials lists etc... at this stage - we will ask you for the information needed if you are selected.

We look forward to seeing your projects!

Thanks for dropping by today
Sarah x

Halloween with Making Cards Magazine & Penny Black Stamps!

This month I have two cards featured in Making Cards magazine, both using some of my favourite Halloween stamps by Penny Black, here is a little sneak peek at one of them...

You can get hold of the issue in your local craft shop, WH Smiths or here on the Making Cards website.

As I mentioned in my last post, this weekend I met Emma at Ally Pally (via Murderville as I got lost on a wrong bus! - lesson learned, don't listen to the online journey planner website, it isn't quicker - or safer!!! - take the tube!) we had a fab day catching up, bumping into and chatting with some lovely crafty peeps and of course, SHOPPING! Here is a little peek at my new stash... (if B asks, everything here was in a BIG sale ;o) mwahahahaha!)

Between this little lot, my own range of new products that turned up last week, a few other crafty bits I couldn't resist and some things from clients I am overrun with new stuff at the moment, which of course means my mojo has up and left - if you spot it, spank it and send it back to me please - naughty mojo!

Until inspiration strikes, I am working on some new kit and product designs and organising new products for my NOTHS shop - I spent Monday researching something brand new and I'm pleased to say it's viable and will be launching in about 2-3 weeks, cannot wait!

Now I'm going to fire up the Dolce Gusto, make a big mug of hot chocolate and get back to work! I'll have some exciting news about my Design Team and some submission information regarding the Lookbook volume 2 for you this week, so keep a look out!

Thanks so much for dropping by today
Sarah x

Sarah Hurley Designs Comes to NotOnTheHighStreet.com!!!

Last week  I mentioned some exciting news I would be sharing soon and I'm thrilled to say I can reveal all today!

Earlier this year I had a call from NotOnTheHighStreet.com - they loved my products and invited me to join them as a partner with a shop on their site. At the time, circumstances meant I couldn't accept (although I was very flattered) I had since put the whole thing out of my mind and moved forward with my other work. However a couple of weeks ago, completely out of the blue, I had an email, they hadn't forgotten me! They had been keeping an eye on me, still loved my products and wanted me to join. This time, I was able to accept! I'm absolutely thrilled to be on board, it has helped me to diversify my products into another area I love - Stationery, Cards & Gifts! So you will be seeing these new products being released alongside my craft products over the next few weeks and months! I hope you will pop over and take a look around my shop and see the first batch of new products!

This has been a week of new things, new products, new opportunities - so exciting! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what this latest development brings!

Tomorrow I'm off to the Big Stamp & Scrapbooking Show at Alexandra Palace for a much needed day off and some retail therapy - can't wait!

Thank you for dropping by today
Sarah x

New Things & Favourite Things!

Another whirlwind week this week, with so much happening behind the scenes, exciting times ahead! But for now...

First up, a scrapbook page of My Favourite Things, I got some time to craft this week, and I couldn't wait to make this...

I've been talking about how important it is to document the everyday moments with the new Documented365 range and this is one for my album, it may not be a big event, but it's the kind of thing that will be great to look back on! here are a couple of close ups...

I used 9 little Prinstagram prints arranged into a grid over some 4 Heures 37, Jillibean Soup and Echo Park Everyday Eclectic (cut into a rosette with a Sizzix die) Papers, Washi Tape and Stickers. The letters are October Afternoon and American Crafts Glitter Thickers. and the lovely Flair button badge and wooden shapes are from.... ME!

So... from favourite things to new (favourite) things... in my shop this week, not only have all my recent Craft CD's been restocked (I know lots of you have asked when they would be back as you preferred a hard copy to the download version, so I've worked on getting them back and I have them all here ready to go!) but I have some brand new things - Wooden Shapes, Acrylic Shapes & Ephemera Packs, here are some pics...

You can see everything properly here in the shop (and everything in the shop has free UK (mainland) postage!)

Now I'm back to the drawing board, kits to finish and illustrations to work on for the upcoming Frankfurt book fair and my as yet secret new development (news coming in the next few days!) I will also be giving you some more info on submissions for the Lookbook Volume 2 in the next few days, so keep an eye out for that (you can send your projects to us here if you have them ready!)

Wow, that was an epic post, you probably need a cup of tea after that, I do!

Thank you for dropping by today!

Sarah x

Star Lanterns - Free SVG Cutting File!

Today I have a free SVG Silhouette cutting file for you all! This time a Star Lantern... I made this as a prop for some photography I'm doing, and loved them so much I thought I'd share!

You can download your kit here

I made two, one actual size and then I reduced it to around 75% to make a second, I cut them from premium copy paper - around 90gsm - you don't want anything too thick or the light won't shine through, but not too thin or it won't be sturdy enough to stand up! I then popped a battery operated tealight in each to give them a lovely glow, they would make gorgeous Christmas decorations or table centrepieces. I also used the cut out stars as confetti - I love stars and couldnt just throw them away!

You can see more of my Silhouette designs here in the Silhouette online store or here in my own store (where you can also see my other designs and craft products)

Thanks so much for dropping by today!
Sarah x

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