More New Products

There is such variety in the new Mini Catalogue that its hard to know what to use first. I love the shape of the Top Note Die, and can’t wait to use it on some more projects.

I’m using the one of the new In-Colours, Rich Razzleberry, and any of you who are Purple lovers out there, will LOVE this colour.  It’s very easy to use!

I’ve cut out all of the smaller flowers and leaves and stuck them directly to the Whisper White card stock, while I added some dimensionals to the larger flower to raise it up.  I’ve also raised up the Top Note just for a bit of interest.  I’ve stamped the vine from the Vintage Vogue Stamp set on the Rich Razzleberry card stock, although I think next time I would use a lighter card base, perhaps Pale Plum for this card.

I’ve also posted this over at the Elite Challenge Blog

ENJOY

Supplies:
Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue, Best Yet
Other: Sponge Daubers, Rhinestone Brad (Pretties Kit),Top Note Die, Dimensionals, Old Olive Marker

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A Sketch Challenge

Well my little family is harbouring germs at the moment….STEER CLEAR….. and have been for the last week and a half.  So apart from using about 10 boxes of tissues, not much has been happening around here, hence the lack of posts….Sorry! 

Wanting to get something done, I was inspired by my upline MARELLE to go back and complete some of the challenges from the Elite Challenge Blog.  It was a no brainer really.  The sketch was already there for me, I just needed to choose the colours.  You can find the Sketch Challenge HERE.  And this is what I came up with…..

I’ve used a stamp set from the new autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue, its called Vintage Vogue, and it my equal favourite with the Medallion Stamp.

I stamped an extra ‘F’, cut it out and mounted it on foam dimensionals to give it a 3D effect.  I’ve also added a few of the dimensionals to the white circle, to raise it above the So Saffron coloured circle.  You may not be able to tell from the photo, but the vines around the edge of the card have been clear embossed and the white straight piece of card stock has been through the crimper.

ENJOY

Supplies:
Inks: Versamark, Baja Breeze, So Saffron
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, So Saffron
Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue
Other: Sponge Daubers, Pearls (Pretties Kit), Eyelet Border Punch, Crimper, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Circle Scissors

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My New Favourite Stamp

I was hoping and praying that we might see the Medallion background stamp in one of the Australian Stampin Up Catalogues.  I have loved this stamp since seeing it in the USA Stampin Up Catalogue.   There are so many different techniques I want to try with this stamp….just a warning…….you’ll be seeing more of this stamp.

I decided to start out simple and just emboss the image in silver embossing powder onto some of the Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I chose these colours as it’s basically the way I am feeling today…..not very colourful.  I’m getting the flu and didn’t want to be making to many decisions about colour.  Monochromatic cards are good for days like this.

You might notice that there is no greeting on the card…did I forget?  No, I’ve decided that I will stamp the greeting once I have an occasion to use it, that way I can personalise it the way I want.  I will probably either use white or black embossing powder for whatever sentiment I do end up using.

Since I cut the image in half, I still had another half so I just put another co-coordinating card together.  I have used the jumbo eyelts in pewter on both cards, but on the first card, I have added a clear rhinestone brad to the middle and on the second one I have used a half pearl from the pretties kit.

ENJOY 

Supplies:

Ink: Basic Black, Versmark

Cardstock: Going Gray, Whisper White, Basic Black

Stamp Set: Medallion Background

Other: Urban Oasis DSP, Corner Rounder, Eyelet Border Punch, Silver Embossing Powder, Jumbo Eyelets, Brad, Pearl

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Are Your Roses Blooming?

I was inspired by my own blooming roses to make a card using this rose image from the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set by Stampin Up.  And since I was in the mood for a little creativity, I water coloured the image. 

But this card is not your average card, once you open it, it becomes an easel card, standing up all by itself.  

I have used the small grommets to keep the card front standing up, but you could use another layer of cardstock, a ribbon, pearls, brads, anything really. 

The great thing about this card is that you can close if flat for easy postage, but your recipient gets the full advantage of being able to see the whole card one they open it.  There’s still lots of room for you to write a personal messgae above the black circle grommets. 

ENJOY

Supplies
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose, Versamark

Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral, Life Definitions
Other: Corner rounder, Pink Flamingo DSP, Small Grommets, White Taffeta Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, Watercolour Paper,

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My Favourite Sympathy Set

 It never a great time when you have to send out a sympathy card.  There are occasions when we need to unexpectedly let someone know we are thinking of them and this set makes it very easy for you.  My favourite set for sympathy cards is the Thoughts & Prayers set.  This is the card I made for someone this week.

 

I have used the markers to randomly colour the leaves in some Chocolate Chip and Close to Cocoa.  I used the Circle Scissors in the current Mini Catalogue to create the layered circles.  The 2 circles are actually both cut from Very Vanilla cardstock. The reason why the smaller circle has a different colour is that I have used the Sponge Daubers with the Pastels to blend the Chocolate Chip and Creamy Caramel Colour on the inner circle

I have also used 3 of the Jumbo Grommets on the bottom of the card.  If you have never used them before, here’s a quick tutorial on how to use them.  

Place the paper you want your grommets attached to on top of a foam surface.  Im using the setting mat from the Mat Pack Stampin Up sell. Then place your grommet in where you want it.

Push down until all the prongs at the back have pierced through the paper.

Flip your paper over and use your bone folder, or something similar to squash down the prongs.  And that’s it!

This is the jumbo set I used. 

ENJOY!

Supplies:

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa
Stamp Set: Thoughts & Prayers
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Paper: Urban Garden, Washington Apple
Other: Hemp Twine, Circle Scissors, Jumbo Grommets, Pastels

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…….And We’re Back….Again

After a bit of a hiatus, you should be seeing more regular posts on the blog.  It been a busy few month over at our household.  We had Christmas, New Years, my birthday, my daughters birthday, our wedding anniversary, work, some domain name issues and just life in general in-between.  And it was also my 1 year anniversary for joining Stampin Up!  I made it a whole year and still love it.  I also have to admit, I definitely lost my mojo for anything stamping, scrapbooking or crafty in general over the Christmas break.  My solution…….just go with the flow.  I think the break definitely put a few things in perspective.  I don’t feel obligated to get certain things done or have things a certain way.  My creative juices are slowing returning, but I also found that being inspired by other people’s work definitely  helped me with getting motivation back. 

One of the projects I have been wanting to do, is a Icy Pole card.  Perhaps better know as a Popsicle or Ice Block depending on where you live.  I think here in Australia, we are just about done with the warm weather, so before it completely disappears I wanted to get it up on my blog.  We are an ‘Icy Pole’ kind of family, and I don’t think my daughter could live without them.  You wouldn’t believe the amount of time that it DOESN’T take to make this card. 

This one measure 9cm x 14cm then folded in half.  I then rounded the corners and took the bite mark out with the scallop circle punch.  I have used the Strawberry from the Tart and Tangy stamp set and used the markers to colour.  Add a stick to the back and there you have it.  These would make a great summer pool party invite, or birthday invitation too. These are the other stamps you get in the set. 

So thank you all who have be patiently waiting for some updates, they are on their way.  If you have something you would like to see on here, be sure to let me know.

ENJOY!

Supplies:

Ink: Real Red
Stamp Set: Tart & Tangy, One of a Kind
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White
Punches: 1 1/4″ Circle, 1 3/8″ Circle, Scallop Circle, Corner rounder
Other: White Taffeta Ribbon, Stick, Paper Piercer

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12 Cards Of Christmas – Card 12

Finally, this is the last of the Christmas cards this year. I hope you have enjoyed them!

You can’t see very well from this angle, but the December 25 square has a dimensional under the white scallop square and than another one under the actual Baja Breeze December 25 Square. I was originally going to use 5 different pieces of paper for the squares, but it was just convenient to use the same one (me just being lazy lol)

I’ve used some of the products from the Pretties kit to make this a little more elegant.

I will be taking some time off from my blog until the New year. I’ll be spending time with family and recharging my batteries. I wish you all the best for the Christmas season and the New Year. Be Safe and I’ll see you all Next Year! (I may pop in with some un-craft related posts between now and then).

ENJOY

Supplies:

Ink: Baja Breeze
Stamp Set: Spotlight on Christmas
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
Punches: 1 1/4″ Square, 1 3/8″ Square, Scallop Square, Eyelet Border
Other: White Taffeta Ribbon, Pretties Kit, Paper Piercer

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12 Cards Of Christmas – Day 10

Today’s card I wanted to create a Christmas Bauble using the new Sweet Treat cups. I’ve used the Baroque Motifs at the ‘leaves’ up the top and used the flowers to add a bit more colour. Speaking of colour, I’m using Always Artichoke and Ruby Red. Can you believe this is the first time I have use this green! I usually grab Old Olive or Kiwi Kiss if I’m using green, but like the darker depth the Artichoke has.

ENJOY!

Supplies

Ink: Always Artichoke, Ruby Red
Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs, Warm Words
Other: 1 3/4″ circle Punch, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Linen Thread, Dazzling Diamonds, Sweet Treat Cups, Cinnamon Tic Tac’s

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12 Cards Of Christmas – Day 8

We’re on the home stretch now, only four more cards to go after this one!

Today’s card is SO super easy, and doesn’t really use any Christmas products (except the greeting). The paper is from the Pink Flamingo Designer Series pack.

My Christmas is all about RED!! At no other time of year can I get away with using so much red. I have added Dazzling Diamond glitter to the centre of each flower and embossed THE greeting with white embossing powder .

My theory is…..take a Christmas colour, add some glitter, some ribbon and viola, you have yourself a Christmas card! Thanks for stopping by!

ENJOY

Supplies

Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Many Merry Messages
Other: Pink Flamingo DSP, real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Jumbo Grommets, Scallop Border Punch, White Embossing Powder

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12 Cards Of Christmas – Day 7

I almost didn’t make it today, but here it is! Sorry the lighting on them is so bad, I’ll take some more photos tomorrow in the daylight tomorrow and update the post.

Today’s card is a simple, rustic looking card. I’ve also used some simple origami folding to make the tree.

Here are some of the different angels of the tree.

ENJOY

Supplies

Ink: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla
Stamp Set: Weathered, Many Merry Messages, Occasions For All
Punches: Wide Oval, Designer Label, Double Rectangle
Other: Good Morning Sunshine DSP, Haiku DSP, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Riding Hood Red Tafetta Ribbon

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