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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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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Winner and Elite Monochromatic Monday

Thanks for those who left comments on THIS post. The lucky ones who will be receiving the card fronts are:

Twitch from Oregon
Bernie from Melbourne
Diana from Hamilton
Kim and
Paula

If you can all send EMAIL ME you mailing address, I will get them in the post for you this week! Thanks again!!!

And for a new card…….This one is for Novembers Sketch Challenge from the Elite Challenge Blog. You can see all of Novembers Challenges HERE.

I’m not totally in love or happy with this card. I think its the Kraft background that is throwing me. And the placement of the sentiment. BUT…its is a card, and I haven’t had a huge opportunity to sit down and make anything lately.

ENJOY!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Whisper White, Kraft, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy
Ink: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy
Stamp Set: Best Yet, Fresh Cuts
Punches: Scallop Edge, 1 3/8″ Circle, 1 1/4″ Circle
Other: Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals, Baja Breeze Ribbon, Urban Garden DSP

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Sympathetic Monochromatic Monday

It’s been a while since I have done a monochromatic card, and I really like how this has turned out. I didn’t plan to have make this all brown tones, I did originally have some navy in place of the Chocolate Chip Cardstock. But since my desk is somewhat….how should I put it…..crazily messy, I happened to have some scraps of chocolate chip near by, and suddenly my colour pallete changed. This is also the first time I have used this stamp set ‘Thoughts & Prayers’ and cant wait to use the other tree from the set.

I’ve have used the flowers from the Boho Punch in place of the actual stamped flowers that are part of the stamp. I then added some Very Vanilla half pearls from the pretties kit. I also used close to cocoa and creamy caramel markers to give the leaves different shades.

On a happier note, I’ve just reached 10,000 hits on my blog! I know in the scheme of the world wide web my little blog is….little……but thanks to everyone who visits and especially those that leave comments, it really makes my day 🙂 Once my supplies are unpacked from our move, I’ll be doing a giveway in appeciation to you all!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Kraft, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel
Stamp Set: Thoughts & Prayers
Punches: Boho Flower, Eyelet Border

Other: Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Bella Bleu DSP, Sponge Daubers, Hodge Podge, Half Pearls, Earth Elements Markers,

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A Late Monochromatic Monday

So, does anyone remember THESE cards? Someone should have yelled out that I forgot the wallet I made! So anyway, this is the quick wallet I made, and when I find the link to the template I used, will update the post for you.

I wanted to keep the design similar to the cards, so I just made it the same with a few extras like the glitter and the greeting in a cut out shape.

This is inside. You can’t see it that well but the cards are inside their own little box.

And this is the back, the small flap holds it all closed.

ENJOY

Supplies:

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Bali Breeze

Ink: Bali Breeze, Versamark

Stamp Set: Great Friend, Baroque Motifs

Punches: Corner Rounder, Word Window Punch

Other: Dazzling Diamonds, Heat & Stick Powder, Bali Breeze Grosgrain Ribbon, Sponge Daubers

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More Christmas In July

Here’s another card for Christmas In July. Thought I would have a go at reverse masking and love how this card turned out. And better yet, it’s simple and quick to make. Again I have used my favourite Christmas set, Season Of Joy, I just can’t get enough of it.

Here’s a close up of the ‘Christmas decoration’

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post, as there will be another sneak peek from the new Spring Mini Catalogue

ENJOY!

Supplies:

Cardstock: Whisper White, Ruby Red, Kraft

Ink: Ruby Red, Versamark

Stamp Set: Season Of Joy, Many Merry Messages

Other: White Gel Pen, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Corner Rounder,

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Multi-Coloured Monochromaic Monday

I’ve been a bit slack with my blog updates over the 2 weeks hopefully I can get back to more regular posts during the week.

I wanted to show the 6 In-Colours Stampin Up has to offer during the 2009-2010 Catalogue and what better way than to create a set. So up in the top left-right we have Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, and Kiwi Kiss and the bottom row left to right we have Tangerine Tango, Riding Hood Red, and Pacific Point.

Now for those who are wondering what set that butterfly and phrase comes from, its not from the current catalogue. BUT, it does come from the new Mini Catalogue that starts on August 1st! Yes, there is a new Mini Catalogue and its filled with some great new stamps, patterned paper and accessories. If you would like to get your hands on a copy (FREE of course) please EMAIL ME you details and I will pop one in the mail for you during the week.

Also, keep you eye out during the week as I have a pocket for theses cards to go in.

ENJOY!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Riding Hood Red, and Pacific Point.
Ink: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Riding Hood Red, and Pacific Point.

Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs, Great Friend
Other: Sponge Daubers

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Back for Monochromatic Monday

Just a quick one for today. I know its been a couple of weeks since I posted anything, my plan tomorrow is to CREATE. We were away for the long weekend last week and I seem to have lost a few days somewhere.

Now looking at this card, I’m not totally happy with it……the knot is off centre, I should have used another colour cardstock for the greeting and for some reason the dark blue flowers are really bright on the photo (not to mention the positioning isn’t working for me). Oh well…..there’s always next time, right lol. You can’t win ’em all!

Supplies

Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs, Upsy Daisy

Ink: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White

Other: Large Oval Punch, Urban Garden DSP, Dimensionals, Baja Breeze Grosgrain Ribbon, Kaisercraft Rhinestones

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A New Card for Monochromatic Monday

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a Monochromatic card. So here we are! This card was inspired by another Stampin Up Demonstrator, Teneale Williams who made THIS beautiful card. I was also inspired by the pleating from a card on page 78 of the Australian Catalogue and Idea book. You can find Australian catalogue HERE

I’ve used Old Olive and Very Vanilla as the colours for this card. I’m not a green person, so this was something out of my comfort zone. But I love how it turned out. The damask stamp from the Friends 24-7 set caught my eye the first time I flicked though the catalogue, I’m now obsessed with this set. It’s probably my equal favourite stamp set.

I have also used the Stampin Pastels to chalk the edges of the Old Olive card and the Very Vanilla cardstock. Looks much better in real life.

ENJOY!

Stampin Up Supplies

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Old Olive
Ink: Old Olive, Versamark

Stamp Sets: Friends 24-7, Sweet Little Sentiments (Level 1 hostess)

Punches: Word Window, Corner Rounder

Other: Patterned Paper from the Haiku Pack, Stampin Pastels – Old Olive, Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon

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Monochromatic Monday

So I’m not really happy with the card this week. Maybe its too monochromatic? Maybe the white is too bright? Maybe it’s because I have some better cards to show this week lol? BUT, I was able to use 2 stamps I have had my eye on since before I became a demonstrator. Even though both sets are retiring, I LOVE em’

This weeks colour choice is Chocolate Chip from Stampin Up’s Earth Elements colour range. The effect I’m going for here is the ‘faux tear’. This card is made from one singe piece of cardstock, but I think this would be better with a different colour. This idea comes from my Stampin Up Upline Marelle. You can see her versions of the ‘faux tear’ HERE. Definitely worth the look!

For those of you who wanted tutorials, stay tuned!! Everyday this week I will have a tutorial for a ‘not your ordinary fold’ card. I’m really looking forward to this week’s posts! AND…..I will try to throw in some sneak peeks of the new stamp sets from the new catalogue.

Supplies

Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Stamp Set: Paisley Background, Taggers Dozen

Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8″ Circle, 1 1/4″ Circle

Other: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

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