May Stamp-A-Stack

These are the cards we made at this months Stamp-A-Stack. We used the ‘Always’ Stamp Set and the colours from the co-ordinating ‘Sweet Always’ Designer paper. The colours are Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, and Pink Pirouette.

I really like the ‘Always’ stamp set because it is SO versatile. You can achieve so many different looks with it.

I am running my next Stamp-A-Stack on Tuesday June 16. I’m playing with the format a little, this class you will make 6 cards – 3 different designs , making 2 of each. Each month I change the colours, stamp set and design. EMAIL ME if you would like to book a place. Classes are held in Lilydale, Victoria. It’s a lot of fun, and a great way to build up your stash of cards. And at $15 for the class, that’s only $2.50 a card! You can’t buy a Hallmark card for that price!

Classes are limited to 8 people, so book early. I can run another class if I have enough people to do so. OR, contact me and I can run the class in your home (or mine) at a time that suits you better.

Have a great day!

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A Scrapbooking Page

Since it’s National Scrapbook Month, I really should have had more scrapbooking layouts up this month, but here’s one to tie you over til the next one.

This layout is for our Holiday to the USA Album. I always look forward to completing pages from this album. This was early on in our holiday while we were visiting friends in Indiana. They took us out to see ‘Amish Country’, an opportunity we never had before.

My favourite part of this layout is this map transparency, I have added white circle underneath it so you can see the map clearly. The reason why I was drawn to this was because of the locations on it. The town we visited is actually on this map! I couldn’t believe it when I saw it. Its part of a Travel transparent overlay book by Making Memories.

I added the lace to give a home-made look, it was my way of bringing a part of the Amish way of life onto my layout. They make everything by hand, and up close, this lace looks very authentic. I also roughed up and inked the edges of the Bazzill paper to help with the earthy look.

And the last part of detail you may not be able to see is the piercing and embossing on the scallop circle.

ENJOY!

Supplies

Frances Meyer – Indian Paisley Patterned Paper, Bazzill Cardstock, Hambly Transperancy, American Crafts Thickers, Colorbok Chipboard Alphabet, Bella Journaling Spot, Making Memories Travel Overlay, Kaisercraft Pearls, Stampin Up Carousel Note – Wasabi, Unknown Lace

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Stamp-A-Stack Sneek Peek

This Friday (May 22nd, 2009) I am running my first Stamp-A-Stack class! We will be making 5 co-ordinating cards during the class. Want a sneak peek of some of them?

If you would like to attend, I have a few spots still available. Cost is $15 which includes everything except adhesive (BYO). We are starting at 10am and a light morning tea will be included. Location is Lilydale, Victoria. EMAIL ME NOW to confirm your spot. It will be lots of fun!

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Paper Flower Tutorial

Want to make these? Keep reading for the tutorial

My last paper flower tutorial seemed to be pretty popular, so I have found another one for you to try. This one is a bit more involved, but still really easy.

You will need a piece of double sided patterned paper that measures 10cm x 10cm (4 inch x 4 inch). Make sure that side that you predominately want showing is facing down. This can be made with any size paper to change the size of the flower, as long as it its a perfect square.

Next you want to fold the paper diagonally in half to make a triangle

Take one corner and fold it to the top of the triangle, and then do the same to the other corner. It will make a diamond shape.

Fold the left side of the ‘diamond’ towards the bottom left edge, the do the same for the right side.

Now this is the slightly tricky bit, but once you’ve done it the first time, you’ll be right. You need to fold one side back up to make the ‘diamond’ shape again (first picture) and open it up (second picture). I found sticking my finger in there helped open it easier (sorry about the blurry photo). Do this to both sides.

Once it’s open, you need to flatten it out so it looks like a kite. Again, both sides need to be done.

Fold back both tips of the ‘kites’

and fold the ‘kites’ in half

From here you will need to add some strong adhesive to one side (I have used Stampin Up’s Sticky Strip)

The curl the edges around to meet each other. And that’s one petal done. You will need another 4 petals to make a complete flower

ASSEMBLY

Once you have made the other 4 petals, add some more Sticky Strip to on side of one side of one petal and stick another petal to it.

Then continue to add Sticky Strip and petals until all are attached

And that my people is a beautiful flower! Just think of the lovely flower arrangement you could create.

I have used the same patterned paper from my last post,the Haiku Pack. Remember that this month Stampin Up are offering a Buy 3, Get 1 pack free for selected Designer Patterned Paper packs. Its only available this month and a great way to make a whole lot of these flowers. CLICK HERE to see the details. If you woul like to order any Patterned Paper, or any other Stampin Up products you can EMAIL ME at any time

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Elite Challange – May 2009

I got one of the Elite Challenges done earlier that usual this month. You can see the 3 challenges for the month of May as well as the contributors HERE

This is the sketch challenge I used

And this is my contribution. Again, I have turned the sketch sideways to suit the stamp set I was using. I don’t know where this colour scheme came from, It’s so not my colours. But I really like how it turned out. Would have like some ribbon on there, but didn’t have any handy. These colours are from the Haiku Designer Series Paper pack. The colours for the pack include Tangerine Tango, old Olive, More Mustard and So Saffron.

I have used the markers to colour the words different shades, as well as giving the tips of the flowers the darker shade. The camera doesn’t pick up the pastels I used on the edge of the cardstock, but it does help to blend everything in when you look at it in real life.

Supplies

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, More Mustard, So Saffron, Old Olive

Ink: More Mustard, So Saffron, Old Olive

Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy, Best Yet (Level 1 Hostess)

Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8″ Circle, 1 1/4″ Circle, Eyelet Border Punch

Other: Patterned Paper from the Haiku Pack, Stampin Pastels – More Mustard & So Saffron

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Another Way to Say I Love You Mum

If you haven’t got something to give you mum on Mother Day yet, this post will be great for you.

When I was playing around with this stamp, I originally just wanted a small and simple card so that the main focus would be the sentiment. But something just wasn’t working for me, when all of a sudden I had a brilliant idea. Why not create a set telling your mum why you are so ‘lucky’ to have her as a mum. This is what I came up with….

This may look like a card, not that exciting at that. But what you don’t realise, is that this isn’t a card at all, Its an envelope!

This is the envelope from the Carousel Notes on page 131 of the Australian Stampin Up catalogue. I then decorated a piece of card with the coordinating colours and design from the front of the envelope. This is where you can write to your mum telling her how much you love her.

I used the Stamp-A-Ma-jig to duplicate the ‘lucky me’ part of the stamp. You can see a tutorial how to use a Stamp-a-ma-jig HERE. I have used the Curly Label punch to create the scallop/wave border to match the front chipboard piece. The Patterned paper is from the Good Morning Sunshine pack.

The frame around the stamped image is chipboard piece from the ‘On Board Essentials’ pack, which I covered in Chocolate Fine Supernova Glitter. There is no way to really capture just how sparkly this glitter is. I love it!!

Enjoy!

Supplies

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Summer Sun

Stamp Set: Greetings Eight, A Happy Heart

Punches: Curly Label

Other: Patterned Paper from the Good Morning Sunshine pack, Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon, On Board Chipboard piece, Fine Supernova Glitter – Chocolate, Carousel Notes Envelope, Stamp-a-majig

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A Great Mothers Day Gift

There’s nothing that says ‘I Love You Mum’ more than a home made gift. My home made gifts have ‘developed’ over the years, and I can hear my mum saying thank goodness. Unfortunately, my mum lives in another state, so what I’m showing you today wont make it to her doorstep.

This basket is great because you could fill it with HOMEMADE gifts. I have found chocolates to be a big winner!

I made a co-ordinating card with the left over scrap from making the basket. A very easy and quick project to make.

If you would like to make this basket and card, why not get a group of friends together and I can come and teach this to you. Or, if you prefer, you can get together at my home. The cost of this class is $20 per person which includes everything except the flowers and pearls (which are from the Pretties Kit) The Pretties kit can be pre-purchased prior to the class. You can choose what set of papers and colours you want to work with. EMAIL ME NOW for more details

Don’t forget about the Patterned Paper promotion this month, Buy 3 packs, get one FREE. The paper I have used is from the Raspberry Tart pack. EMAIL ME to order you Patterned Paper today

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Ready to Rock and Roll?

A really quick and effective technique is called the ‘Rock and Roll’, and don’t worry it doesn’t involve any dancing lol. This technique allows you to have 2 seperate colours blended together on your stamped image.

You will need some whisper white cardstock, a stamp and two coordinating colours, one darker than the other. I’m using Riding Hood Red and Tangerine Tango for this demonstration. The stamp is from the Circle Circus set.

The first thing you need to do is completely ink up your stamp in the lighter colour.

Next, you need to ‘Roll’ the edges of the stamp in the darker ink colour. Be careful not to cover the entire stamp, just do the edges.

Then just stamp the image onto your cardstock. It gives a great graduated colour. Make sure you always use the lighter colour ink first so that you don’t get the darker ink on the lighter coloured ink pad.

Here is a quick card I put together using this technique. Why not give this technique a go this weekend. let me know how you go!

Supplies
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango
Stamp Set: Circle Circus, Lovely Labels
Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8″ Circle, 1 1/4″ Circle
Other: Patterned Paper from the Good Morning Sunshine pack, Stampin Pastels – Ruby Red

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