Chess Board - 70th Birthday

Hello Inkers,
Todays card is one I made a number of years ago, not really sure when, but I have had it in my stash of cards for probably more than 6 years.  A friend needed a male card for a 70th Birthday and decided this was the one.  I did tissy up the inside with the Birthday Greeting and a few more chess pieces. 

Supplies:

Stamps: 2001 Timeless Images HA2 Chess Pieces, Lucy's Stamps 330LE Birthday 2

Card: Black, Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black, Versamark

Embellishments: None

Tools: Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Clear Embossing Powder, Silver Gel Pen, Dimensionals, Ruler, Uni Pin Fine Line Black Pen

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #33 - Sweet Dragon

Hi there,

Today's post is for Makeesha's Sketch Challenge this week.  I used a very cute image from High Hopes, Gavin' the Givin' Dragon, isn't he sweet.  I enjoyed creating with this fantastic sketch, thank's Makeesha. I have made two similar cards but in different colours.

Supplies:

Stamps: High Hopes Gavin' the Givin' Dragon, S/U's Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Papers: Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Spring Break DSP (R)

Ink: Stazon Black, Copic Markers

Embellishments: Button, Dazzling Diamonds

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Scalloped and Classic Oval Nestabilities, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

Supplies:

Stamps: High Hopes Gavin' the Givin' Dragon, Starring You

Card: Green Galore, Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black, Real Red, Copic Markers

Embellishments: Dazzling Diamonds

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Provo Craft Mesh EB Folder, Scalloped and Classic Oval Nestabilities, Word Window Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,

30th Birthday Card - Time for a Beer

Hi there,
Today's post is a card I made for my Niece's partner Jevon for his 30th Birthday.  I coloured the Beer Mug with my Copic's and when it was dry I coated the glass area with crystal effects and applied Liquid Applique for the froth.  Looks terrific in real life, a bit hard to pick up in the photo.  I decorated the inside of the card in the same fashion and love how it came together.

Inside of Card

Supplies:

Stamps: Lucy's Stamps 132LM Beer Mug, S/U's Cheers to You

Card and Paper: Black, Whisper White, More Mustard, Print Patterns DSP 2008/2009 Catalogue Hostess Pad 

Ink: Stazon Black, Copic Markers, Versamark

Embellishments: Mustard Brads

Tools: Scallop Edged Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Embossing Buddy, White Embossing Powder, Crystal Effects, Liquid Applique, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Classic Circles Nestabilities, Computer and Printer 

Thanks for poppin in today. Let me know if you like it.
Hugs,

Monthly Calendar Challenge - July 2010 - Just Add Ink #27 - Pure Joy

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for my July Monthly Calendar Challenge.  Unfortunately I am  a little behind again this month, but if you would like to join in you are most Welcome. All you need to do is design a 6 x 6 inch scrap page to meet the theme for that month using any papercrafting medium. Create a direct link to my blog through Inlinkz which you will find at the end of this post. Easy peasy!!  I will close this month on the 6th August 2010.
The theme for July is Add a Photo. You can use any layout.
I have used the Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge this week for my layout.

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin' Up! Cool Jumbo Wheel (R), Kaisercraft Mini Clear Stamps
Card and Paper: Pretty In Pink, Whisper White, Regal Rose, Prints Sampler 2008/2009 Catalogue (R)
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Stazon Black
Embellishments: Pretty In Pink Ribbon, Charm is a Handmade Shrinky Dink, Taylored Expressions Mini Crystals
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Computer and Printer, Scallop Edge Punch, Heat Tool, Gloopy Glue, Jewel Picker, Martha Stewart Screw Punch, Dimensionals, Embroidery Thread

Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

ESAD-SU Christmas in July Blog Hop

I hope you’re ready for the ESAD Christmas in July Blog Hop! What is ESAD?  ESAD stands for Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators and it is an online group just for Australian and New Zealand demonstrators for Stampin’ Up! 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.
You may have arrived from the fabulous Karen Southwell's blog or just joined the hop here.  There are 25 blogs participating so enjoy your hop. OK! that said it's time to check out my projects. 

Christmas Wreath

The Reverse Side of the Wreath.

I decided to make a Christmas Wreath with the Big Shot and the Leaves #2 Die from Stampin' Up! I know some of you saw the Autumn one displayed at Convention, but as I did not go I have created my own design. My base is an Oasis Wreath that I wrapped with SU's brown packing paper so it was not so easily damaged and much less messy.  I stamped the Old Olive and Real Red leaves with the different grass stamps from Autumn Days and sponged all the edges.  I manipulated the leaves with my fingers, giving them some shape, then I attached the leaves with a Hot Glue Gun.   I added the Designer Paper and Metallic Gold leaves last so I could evenly space them throughout the wreath.  I love this Traditional colour combination for Christmas.

Supplies:

Stamps: Autumn Days
Card: Old Olive, Real Red, Metallic Gold, Ski Slope DSP
Ink: Old Olive, Real Red
Embellishments: Ribbon Unfortunately Not SU, nothing to complement the colours available in the width I used
Tools: Big Shot, Leaves #2 Die, Oasis Wreath, Brown Packing Paper, Hot Glue Gun, Sponges, Double Sided Tape

Christmas Card Set

I made three cards using the Christmas Classics stamp set, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla cardstock and lots of embellishments. On each card I have gold embossed one of the images, cutting it out and mounted it on dimensionals. I have also scored a section of the Very Vanilla cardstock to add more definition. I love the elegant simplicty of these designs.

Supplies:
Stamps: Christmas Classics, Many Merry Messages, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede
Embellishments: Gold Cord, Soft Suede Ribbon, Star Brads, Pearls, Star Gemstones
Tools: Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Heat Tool, Gold Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Dimensionals, Gold Gel Pen, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Punched Book Tags - This Book Belongs to...............
I make these tags for our Grand-daughter's when I give them books as gifts for Christmas or Birthdays.  I have cased most of the images from others and added my own ideas.  I love that they are cute, add a little personal touch and the girls love to see their names on the tag.  

Supplies:

Stamps: Frames With A Flourish
Card: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Real Red, Blush Blossom, Very Vanilla, Apricot Appeal, Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Metallic Gold
Ink: Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa, Pretty In Pink, So Saffron, Apricot Appeal, Blush Blossom Chalk, White Gel Pen
Embellishments: Dazzling Diamonds
Tools: Computer and Printer, Sponges, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Word Window Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Trio Flower Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Scalloped Square Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Aqua Painter, Stamp-a-ma-jig 
Your next stop on the Hop is Di Barnes blog.  Go check out her beautiful projects.
Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope I have inspired you with my projects, let me know if you like them. 
Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #32 - Two Daisies

Hi there,

Just poppin in to post my very clean and simple design for Makeesha's challenge this week. I have used S/U's Live Like You Mean It stamp set for the first time.  I love the simplicity and clean lines of my design.

Supplies:

Stamps: Live Like You Mean It

Card: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Regal Rose

Embellishments: So Saffron Grossgrain Ribbon, Fire Rhinestone Brads

Tools: Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Pinking Shears

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #26 - Wrought Iron Elegance

Hello Friends,
I have been away for just over a week in Perth staying with our youngest daughter while her husband was overseas.  I have had a lovely time bonding with our youngest Grand-daughter Jenna, and catching up with our family. I have missed my craft room and it is great to be home and stamping again.
For today I am showing the card I made for the Just Add Ink Challenge this week which was to do Dry or Heat Embossing.  I have used both techniques on my card. For the heat embossing I stamped the chandelier on the Versamark stamp pad and then onto a Black Stazon pad before stamping and then added clear embossing powder which was heat set with my Heating Tool.  I used the Big Shot and Polka Dot Embossing Folder for the background in Baja Breeze.  I also used my Martha Stewart Layered Arches Corner and Edger Punches to frame the focal image.  I added some bling using Taylored Expressions Mini Crystals and the Baja Satin Ribbon from SU!

Supplies:
Stamps: Kaisercraft Clear Stamps - Le Chateau Collection
Card: Black, Whisper White, Baja Breeze
Ink: Versamark, Stazon Black
Embellishments: Taylored Expressions Mini Crystals, SU's Baja Breeze Satin Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Martha Stewart Layered Arches Corner and Edge Punches, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Jones Tones Gloop Glue, Toothpick, Jewel Picker, Bow Easy
I will have a few projects to show you at the end of the week that I am working on for the ESAD - SU Christmas in July Blog Hop on Saturday. If I don't find time to post again before then, do drop by on Saturday.
Happy Stamping,
Hugs,

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #31 - Sunflowers

Hello Inkers,
Todays post is for Makeesha's challenge this week. I love these colours together, hope they add a bit of sun shine to your day. Words seem to be in vogue again so I used the retired Stampin' Up! By Definition back ground stamp.  The Daisy D Fleur DSP also features words.

Supplies:

Stamps: SU A Flower for All Seasons, By Definition BG(R)
Card and Papers: So Saffron, More Mustard, Mellow Moss, Real Red, Whisper White, Print Patterns (Hostess Reward 2008-2009) (R), Daisy D's Fleur #13101
Ink: More Mustard, So Saffron, Stazon Black, Real Rust, Mellow Moss, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Always Artichoke
Embellishments: So Saffron Grossgrain Ribbon, Designer Button Playground Series
Tools: Big Shot, Classic and Scalloped Square Nestabilities, Fiskars Apron Punch, Sponge, Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Embroidery Thread, Pinking Scissors, Boho Blossoms Punch, Mini Glue Dot
Thanks for stopping by today. Have a fabulous week stamping.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink # 25 - Purple Roses

Hi there,
Todays post is for this weeks Just Add Ink challenge.  I used the Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder by Stampin Up.  After inking up the top half of the folder with Elegant Eggplant I  ran it through the Big Shot.  The embossed details remained the same colour Very Vanilla and the rest of the card changed colour to Elegant Eggplant. I did need to touch up the elegant eggplant with my aqua painter in a couple of places and in doing so the roses now look like they have a velvety sheen. Very cool!! I love it, faux velvet.

Supplies:

Stamps: Sincere Salutations
Card: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Rose Red
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Soft Suede
Embellishments: Elegant Eggplant Ribbon, Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder, Aqua painter, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals
Thanks for popping in today.  Happy Stamping.
Hugs,

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #30 - Butterfly Bag

Hi there,
Todays post is for the Inkspirations Colour Challenge this week.  I decided to try a Bag I found at  I Stamp, I Sew.  It was a little larger than I expected and would hold a lot of goodies as a gift.

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Card and Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Old Olive Prints Designer Series Paper 2008-2009 Catalogue (R), Kraft,

Ink: None

Embellishments:  Old Olive Grossgrain Ribbon, Build a Brad Antique Brass, Jumbo Brads

Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Martha Stewart Layered Arches Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Crop-a-dile, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool,

Thanks for stopping by today. Happy Stamping.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #24 - Black and White

Hello Friends,

Today's post is for this weeks Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge.  I have kept my card Clean and Simple and I love it's simplicity.

Supplies:
Stamps: Organic Outlines, Vintage Labels
Card: Whisper White, Black
Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black
Embellishments: Pearls
Tools: Small and Large Oval Punches, Ruler, S/U's Stampin Write Marker, Dimensionals,
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,