Inkspirations Colour Challenge #21 - Mojo Monday #136

Hi there,

Today I have a cute little card  to show you using the Lots of Bots stamp set from the Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue.  I have used Makeesha's colour challenge and the Mojo Monday Sketch for this week.  I don't think I have made a circle card before, hope you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps: Lots of Bots Clear Mount Set

Card: Old Olive, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black

Markers: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Old Olive

Embellishments: Screw Brad, Mini Crystals, Metal Faceted Studs

Tools: Big Shot, Nestabilities Classic and Scalloped, Provo Craft Tiny Mosaic EB Folder, Curly Label Punch, Glue, Sponge, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Crop-a-dile

Thanks for stopping by today,

Hugs,

Monthly Calendar Challenge - May 2010 - Just Add Ink #14 - Just Add Vintage

Hi there,

Today's post is for my Monthly Calendar Challenge for May.  As Mother's Day is in May and maybe it's your Birthday, Anniversary or another special occasion it is always lovely to receive flowers so:

The theme for May is Say it With Flowers.

I designed my first calendar to fit in with the Just Add Ink #14 - Just Add Vintage challenge. 

It is the first time I have made these frilly flowers out of punches and I have used the Scallop Circle Punch and the Boho Blossom largest flower for the smaller flowers. For the larger flower I used 8 punched shapes and five for the smaller ones.  I pleated the kraft strip of designer paper and used the sewing machine to add some stitching. I stamped off the Medallion stamp once before stamping onto my card and sponged all the edges to add some age. 

Supplies:

Stamps:  Medallion, Vintage Vogue, Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel

Card and Paper:  Kraft, Very Vanilla, Brocade Blue, Bella Blue DP

Ink: Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Brocade Blue

Embellishments: Pearl Brad, Silver Brad, Pearl Buckle, Bluebird Ribbon (R)

Tools:  Big Shot, Labels 4 Nestabilities, Multi Mat, Sponge, Dimensionals, Scallop Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Computer and Printer

For my second calendar I used Flourishes Chrysanthemum's  from a set called "Calendar Set 3". I love to work with red and white as a colour theme.     

Supplies:

Stamps: Flourishes Calendar Set 3
Card:  Real Red, Whisper White
Ink:  Stazon Black
Markers: Real Red, Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue
Embellishments: Crystal Brad, Crystals, Real Red Ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Blossom Nestability, Computer and Printer, Crop-a-dile, Martha Stewart Arch Punch, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter
Unfortunately my challenge for April had no takers, so I intend to continue with my own calendars hoping to inspire some of you to join in.
I hope you have enjoyed my calendars for May, I enjoyed creating them, let me know if you like them. 

Happy Stamping,

Hugs,

Cotttage Garden Top Note Boxes

Hello friends,

For today I am showing the Top Note Die turned into a cute box.  These little boxes are very easy to make and you can find the tutorial in the Resource Section on Splitcoast Stampers.  I used the new Rich Razzleberry card, Polka Dot grossgrain ribbon and the Cottage Wall Designer Paper that matches the new In Colours for 2010.  I split the inside of one box turning it into two sections.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Cottage Garden, Butterfly Prints

Card and Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Cottage Wall DP

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Olive Green

Markers: Old Olive, Orchid Opulence

Embellishments:  Jumbo Brads, Polka Dot Grossgrain Ribbon, Silver Cord

Tools:  Big Shot, Top Note Die, Fiskars Paper Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Butterfly Punch, Small and Large Tag Punches, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Crop-a-dile, Dimensionals, Martha Stewart Hole Screw Punch

Thanks for stopping by, until next time...

Hugs,

ESAD Mother's Day Blog Hop - Asian Artistry

Good Morning everyone!
I hope you’re ready for today's ESAD Blog Hop! Better go grab yourself a cuppa as you’ll be hopping for a while! There are fifteen blogs in today's Mother's Day hop.
What is ESAD you say?
ESAD stands for Extra Special Australian (and New Zealand) Demonstrators and it is an online group just for Australian and New Zealand demonstrator's for Stampin’ Up!
We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends and wonderful blog visitors but we share our love for what we do with each other as Demonstrators. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know how and cyberstamps and we are always there to help and support each other when its needed.
So if you are a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group.

Ok on with the Hop!!  You should have arrived from Jane Norrish's wonderful blog and her beautiful designs with Autumn Days.
I based my theme on the Asian Artistry clear mount stamp set. My lantern was an idea from the Paper Crafters Sampler April 2010 issue and Cherie Franklin. Thanks to Andrea Buckland and Melanie Schulenberg for helping me access the Sampler and my daughter Fiona for helping me make the roof of the lantern.  I resized the lantern to my own specifications, it is larger than the Paper Crafters lantern.  The base uses an A4 sheet of card and the roof uses an A5 sheet of card.  The two pillow boxes are made using the Top Note Die and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. The smaller one is a straight forward template cut with the die. The second one is made by folding the Designer Paper in half before cutting and placing it just below the end cutting line on one side.  I made the little lanterns with the Circle Circus stamp set. I wanted to use non traditional colours for my Asian theme and decided to go with one of the new Stampin' Up! In Colours Soft Suede combined with Sahara Sand and Antique Gold.  The idea was for a dramatic, elegant combination of projects and I love how they came together. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Asian Artistry, Circle Circus
Card and Paper: Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Metallic Gold, Autumn Traditions DP
Ink: Soft Suede
Embellishments: Gold Tassel, Gold Cord (R), Gold Organdy Ribbon (R), Soft Suede Grossgrain Ribbon
Tools: Scallop Edge Punch, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Fiskars Cutter and Scorer, Dimensionals, Sponge, 1" Circle Punch, Crimper, Small and Large Oval Punches
Don't forget to leave your comments on all the blogs and you could win  some of the Blog Candy, lots on offer this time.  Once you have completed the hop email Sharlene Torres (sharlene@hotmail.com) and let her know you have finished the hop and commented on all the blogs.
Now on with the hop, the next blog to visit is Keryn Campbell from New Zealand and her amazing designs with the Top Note Die.
There will be another ESAD Blog Hop for Mother's Day on the 29th April for the rest of the participants starting with Sharlene Meyer.
Hope you enjoyed my creations I just love to challenge myself to see what I can create.  Do stop by my blog again soon.
Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Just Add Ink # 13 - Vintage Chocolate

Hi there,

Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge #13.  I have been away for a few days and thought I would do a quick card so here it is. Hmmm...unfortunately my camera seems to have changed the colour of Kiwi Kiss, but the card is definately made with Kiwi Kiss. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Best Yet, Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel
Card: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Barely Banana
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Kiwi Kiss Crystal Brads
Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Sponge
Thanks for stopping by today,
Hugs,

Stamperoo's Swap April 2010

Hi everyone,

The card I am sharing today was made for the Stamperoo's Demo Swap for April and the theme is Mother's Day. I have used the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine to emboss the Pretty In Pink base with the Polka Dot EB Folder.  Also used the Top Note Die to cut out the shapes in the Big Shot.  All of these new products are available in the new Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue for 2010.  If you would like to know any more about these products email me at sjoyce3954@bigpond.com.

Stamps:  Flower Fancy, Occasional Greetings

Card: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Certainly Celery

Ink: Stazon Black, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink

Markers: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Certainly Celery
Embellishments: Chunky Glitter, Satin Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Polka Dot EB Folder, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot, Corner Rounder Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Crystal Effects, Bow Easy, Cutter Tool, Aqua Painter
Thanks for taking a peek,
Hugs,

Candy Shop

Hi there,
Todays post uses the Sweet Treat Cups from the Summer Mini. This is my version of quite a few cards that are out there in blog land. I did case the opening and closing tab from Marelle Taylor which is a very neat idea and allows easy access to the candy without having to destroy the card. I made two cards, same format but changed the colours for a slightly different effect.



Supplies:
Stamps: Something Sweet
Card and Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Regal Rose, Sweet Always DP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose
Embellishments: Ribbon, Brads, Candy
Tools: Scallop Edge Punch, Round Tab Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Photo Corners Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, 1 3/4" Punch, Computer and Printer for shop sign, Cuttlebug, Candy Cane Stripes EB Folder
Hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Inkspirations Inspiration Challenge #20 - Sweet Dreams

Hello friends,

Today's post is for the Inkspiration Challenge this week.   I love these colours together and the Chocolate satin and ruffled Blush ribbons are my all time favourites.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Razzle Dazzle

Card:  Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Blush Blossom, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Blush Blossom

Embellishments: Pearls, Ribbon

Tools: Dimensionals, Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig,

Thanks' for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink # 12 - Trendy Trees

Hi there,

Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Challenge this week.  I decided to use the Trendy Tree stamp set which has not seen a lot of ink, you know how it is, gotta have it you just don't end up using it much.  Hope you like my card.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Trendy Trees

Card: Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss, More Mustard, Whisper White

Ink:  More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss

Embellishments:  Brads, Ribbon

Tools:  Scallop Edge Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Sponge

Thanks for stopping by today. Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #20 - ARRR..Party Hearty Me Matey!

Hi there,

Today's post is for Makeesha's colour challenge this week.  This birthday card is for one of our great Nephew's Ethan.  This was a fun card to make. Hope you like it.

                                      

Supplies:

Stamps: Just Jawing, Weathered BG

Card and Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Very Vanilla, Brocade Blue, Pool Party DP (R)

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Stazon Black, Brocade Blue

Embellishments:  Star Brads, Crystal

Tools:  Big Shot, Provo Craft Stars EB Folder, Star Punch, Large Oval Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Computer and Printer

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

ESAD BLOG HOP - Autumn-Winter Catalogue 2010

Good Morning everyone!

I hope you’re ready for the ESAD Blog Hop! Better go grab yourself a cuppa as you’ll be hopping for a while! There are 25 Demonstrators participating in this Blog Hop. You may be just starting the hop but if not you would have come from Sonia Garbutt's Blog.
What is ESAD you say?

ESAD stands for Extra Special Australian (and New Zealand) Demonstrators and it is an online group just for Australian and New Zealand demonstrators for Stampin’ Up!

We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends and wonderful blog visitors but we share our love for what we do with each other as Demonstrators. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know how and cyberstamps and we are always there to help and support each other when it's needed.
So if you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group.

OK so on with the Hop!! 
I am featuring one of the new Stampin' Up! Punches from the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue called Extra-Large Two Step Bird punch.  The punch has a birds body, wing and a leafy branch.  I have made a 3D Birdhouse and a card to show off my Red Capped Robin. 



Supplies:

Stamps: Weathered Background,

Card:  Kraft, Ruby Red, Old Olive, Whisper White, Black, Close to Cocoa

Ink:  Old Olive, Sahara Sand, Ruby Red

Embellishments:  Chunky Glitter, Black Pearl

Tools: Crimper, Scallop Edge Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Crystal Effects, Sponges

For my next set of cards I have used the Extra-Large Two Step Bird Punch, the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Stampin' Up! Top Note Bigz Die and the Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Perfect Polka Dots.  Instead of a bird I have made some Tulips out of the Wing of the Bird  just to show how versatile Stampin' Up! punches are.  I have cased the idea  from a number of people at Splitcoast Stampers and added my own design elements to change it up a little. For the leaves on the second card  I cut them freehand and embossed them with an embossing tool.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Vintage Labels

Card:  Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, Whisper White, Old Olive, Sweet Always DP

Ink:  Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie,

Embellishments:  Brads, Regal Rose Grossgrain Ribbon,

Tools: Small and Large Oval Punches, Scallop Edge Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Big Shot, Circles and Scalloped Circle Sizzix Dies, Dimensionals, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Top Note Die, Perfect Polka Dot EB Folder, Sponges, Word Window Punch, Silver Cord (R), Bow Easy, Embossing Tool

The last card  is a Heliconia flower, created by Anne Fitzgerald.  For the flower I created my own leaves by folding the card in half and running it through my crimper at an angle so the crimp appears to go in two different directions.

Supplies:

Stamps:  None

Card: Regal Rose, Whisper White, Sweet Always DP

Ink: Old Olive, Regal Rose, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Rose Red

Embellishments: Regal Rose Grossgrain Ribbon

Tools: Extra-Large Two Step Bird Punch, Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Perfect Polka Dot EB Folder, Dimensionals, Crimper, Large Glue Dot, 2 Way Glue Pen, Sponges, Daubers

We are again offering Blog Candy for our Blog Hop. What you need to do is complete the blog hop until you get back to me. Once you've visited and commented on every blog then you will need to email Sharlene at http://stampwithsharlene.com/ who will then put your name into the draw for the blog candy. There will be one winner from New Zealand and one winner from Australia. Don't forget to leave a comment here!! So start hoppin by going to the next blog  of  Teresa Leggo and check out her fabulous creations.

Please note, Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are not eligible to win the Blog Candy.
This is my first Blog Hop and I have had a ball creating my projects for you.  I hope you are inspired to make some for yourself and enjoy hopping from blog to blog. If you need anymore information about my projects or would like to place an order, please contact me at sjoyce3954@bigpond.com.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #11 - 30th Birthday

Hi everyone,
I made today's card for our youngest daughter Fiona, whoaaa... were have the years gone, our baby has turned 30.  LOL.  I love making easel cards and I think this one is really pretty. Let me know if you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Flourishes Flower Calendar Series

Card and Paper: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Almost Amethyst, Prints Pattern DP (Hostess Item 2009-2010 Mini Catalogue)

Ink:  Stazon Black, Bashful Blue, Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Summer Sun Markers

Embellishments: Lace, Pearls, Ribbon

Tools:  Big Shot, Classic Ovals and Scalloped Ovals, Trio Tags Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Floral Vine Punch, Sponge, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Computer and Printer

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Easter Basket

Hi there,

I made two of these baskets for my eldest Grand-daughter's for Easter Sunday.  The tutorial is available on Splitcoast Stampers in the Resource section and was designed by my good friend Makeesha Byl. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Occasional Greetings
Card and Paper: Pink Pirouette, Sweet Always DP, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Black, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Flower Brads, Mini Brad
Tools: Small and Large Oval Punches, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch (R), 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Double Circle Punch (R), Boho Blossom Punch, Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop Punch, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Sponges, Martha Stewart Fine Black Pens, Mini Glue Dot
Hope you like it. Best Wishes for a safe and Happy Easter everyone!
Hugs,