Just Add Ink #45 - Trim the Tree

Hi Friends,
It's only 25 days to Christmas!!  Yikes I had better get my skates on and do some more preparation. 
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink sketch challenge this week. I love the sketch and had a bit of fun using the fine Stampin Glitter to decorate the tree and present in different glitter colours. I also paper pieced the tree and the girls dress, added a bit of shiny gold foil card and used the new Textured Embossing plate from Stampin Up called Square Lattice that will be available from tomorrow the 1st of December.

Supplies:

Stamps: Stamp It - Trim the Tree 2599E C. Briggs, S/U's Seeing Stars, Delightful Decorations
Card and Papers: Old Olive, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Gold Foil, I Wish DSP (R), Riding Hood Red Paper Patterns (R)
Ink: Old Olive
Markers: Old Olive, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Blush Blossom, Pink Pirouette
Embellishments: S/U's Fine Galaxy and Supernova Glitter
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Large Star Punch, Small Star Punch (R), 3/4" Circle Punch, Scissors
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Pretty In Pink

Hi there,
Today I thought I would show you another version of the Ladies Compact and Lipstick Pen gift idea that is in my last post.  I wanted to make a girlie, pretty one so here it is.  I love how it turned out, hope you do too.

Supplies:

Stamps: Occasional Greetings

Card: Pretty in Pink, Silver Foil

Ink: Pretty in Pink

Embellishments: Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Gemstone, Lipstick Pen, Mini Circle Notepad

Tools: Big Shot, Petals-A-Plenty EB Folder, Circle Scissors Plus, Dotto, 2 Sided Tape, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Glue dot, Ornament Punch, Round Tab Punch.

I am working on some projects for a local cafe, hope to show them to you soon.

Hugs,

Stamperoo's November Swap 2010 - 3D Swap

Hi Stampers,
Today I want to show you the fabulous 3D swaps I received at the last Stamperoo's meeting. There are some great gift ideas, containers to hold gifts and decorations for the tree.

Nicolle Ewing - 3 Pillow Boxes, Eve's Christmas Cracker , Pat Carr - Fancy Flower Tube, Ngaire Anderson - Mini Milk Gift Container, Lynda Winfield - Pillow Box

Shirley - Christmas Decoration,  Hazel King - Scallop Circle Tree Ornament, Jan White - Owl Gift Holder, Trish Meyer - Scallop Envelope,  Odette Kermode - Extended Pillow Box

Terese Johnston - Christmas Banner

Esther Whitmee - Post it Note Holder,  Kerin Thorne -Tic Tac Toe



My swap is the Compact with the Lipstick Pen which holds a note pad inside.  I used the Circle Scissors Plus to cut all the circles and embossed the top two layers with the Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder.  I cased the idea from Lori Heiling.

Supplies:

Stamps: Occasional Greetings
Card: Basic Black, Real Red, Silver Foil,
Ink: Real Red
Embellishments: Lipstick Pen, Black Satin Ribbon, Gemstone, Round Note Pad
Tools: Circle Scissor Plus, Round Tab Punch, Ornament Punch, Big Shot, Petals-A-Plenty Textured EB Folder, Mini Glue Dots, Tape, Dotto, Stamp-a-ma-jig,  
Thanks for stopping by today. Let me know if you like them.
Hugs,

Clean and Simple Sketch #117 - Birthday Stars

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Clean and Simple Challenge this week. I have been wanting to do this challenge for the last few weeks, but not had the time. So I have managed to put this one together, I hope you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Classic Backgrounds (R), Starstruck (R), Starring You (R)

Card: Poppy Parade, Night of Navy, Sahara Sand, Whisper White

Ink: Poppy Parade, Night of Navy, Sahara Sand

Embellishments: Ribbon

Tools: Star Extra Large Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Martha Stewart Embossed ZigZag Border Punch, Scissors, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals

Thanks for taking a peek.

Hugs,

Monthly Calendar Challenge October 2010

Hello Stampers;
Today I am posting the calendar I made for October as part of my Monthly Calendar challenge. I did start it before I went to Tasmania but I am sooooooo behind with making and posting them. Anyway I thought I would show it to you.  The theme is Halloween.

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Pocket Sillouettes, Home is Where the Haunt Is (R), Inkadinkado Cattitude
Card: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, Concord Crush
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Basic Grey, Pumpkin Pie, Black Marker
Embellishments: Taylored Expressions Mini Green Crystals
Tools: Martha Stewart Iron Fence Punch, MS Bat Punch, MS Grass Punch, Big Shot, Nestabilities Labels 11, Large and Wide Oval Punches, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Sponges, Jones Gloop Glue, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Computer and Printer
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #44 - Santa's Christmas Stocking

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Colour challenge this week.  I missed last week's deadline for the Just Add Christmas so I have combined the two challenges in this week's colour challenge.  Last week I made a card but I wasn't really happy with some of the elements, so if I am able to resurrect it I will add it as a post later.  I need some Gift Card holders for Christmas so I found a fun template I down loaded from Claire Brennan last year at http://waltzingmouse.blogspot.com/ called Bitty Stocking Gift Card Holder. I made two stockings, only to realise in daylight that one of the retired Designer Papers is Old Olive and not Wild Wasabi, don't you just hate that!! Anyway I have included it as an alternative way to decorate the stocking. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Contempo Christmas

Card and Papers: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Apple Cider DSP (R)

Ink: Wild Wasabi

Embellishments: Crystal Effects, Chocolate Chip Grossgrain Ribbon, Stitching, Eyelet

Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Argyle EB Folder, S/U Small Oval Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch (R), Scallop Trim Border Punch, Embossing Tool, Sponge, Sewing Machine, Thread, Dimensionals, Scissors, Crop-a-dile, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Supplies:

Stamps: Vintage Labels (R)

Card and Papers: River Rock, Chocolate Chip, Brocade Background DSP (R)

Ink:  Chocolate Chip

Embellishments: Taylored Expressions Mini Crystals, Chocolate Chip Stitched Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Houndstooth EB Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Scissors, Mini Glue Dot, Dimensionals, Boho Blossom Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Jones Gloop Glue, Medium Jewelry Tag Punch

Thanks for stopping by today.  I have some more projects to post when I have time to process them. Catch up soon.

Hugs,

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge # 47 - 60th Birthday

Hi there,
Today's card is for the Inkspiration Sketch Challenge this week.  I have made this card for a friend who is turning 60 this month. Hope she likes it!!

Supplies:

Stamps: Just Believe, Vintage Labels (R)
Card and Papers: Perfect Plum, Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Whisper White, Kaisercraft Lilac Avenue Collection
Ink: Perfect Plum, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Black Stazon
Markers: Perfect Plum, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz
Embellishments: Pearls, Linen Thread, Pear Pizzazz Stitched Poly Ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Nestabilities Classic Ovals, Classic Scallop Ovals, Labels Eight, Beautiful Butterflies Die, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Mini Glue Dots, Sponges, Dimensionals, Multi Mat Tool, Computer and Printer, Aqua Painter,
Thanks for stopping by today, Happy Crafting.
Hugs,

We Stamp for Lara Challenge #1 - Cupcakes

Hi Friends,
Today's post is a very late entry for the #1 Challenge at We Stamp for Lara - Cupcakes. I used the Designer Papers from a retired Scrappin Kit  to create the card with very little stamping.  Hope you like it. 

Supplies:

Stamps: On Your Birthday
Card and Paper: Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Simply Scrappin Kit Crew Kids-Girl (R), Vellum
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Pretty in Pink
Embellishments: Pearls, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds
Tools: 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals,
Mini Glue Dots, Computer and Printer, Crimper 
Thanks for taking a peek today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #42 - Vintage Butterfly

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink sketch challenge this week.  I love the clean and simple lines of the sketch and needed a sympathy card, hope you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps: Just Believe, Teeny Tiny Sentiments 

Card: Early Espresso, Cake Crumb, Very Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Embellishments: Lace, Pearls

Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Beautiful Wings Die, Sponge, Dimensionals

Thanks for poppin in today.

Hugs,

Happy 4th Anniversary

Hi Friends,
Today's post is an Anniversary card I made for our Daughter and Son-in-law for their 4th Anniversary.  I have cased a few ideas from different sources and added my own. I am working for the next couple of weeks so posts will be a bit slow.

Supplies:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card: Black, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black
Embellishments: Black and White Pearls
Tools: Full Heart XL Punch, Scalloped Heart Nestability, Big Shot, Hand-held Heart Punch, Crop-A-dile, SU Petals of Plenty EB Folder, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thanks for stopping by today. Hope your having a perfect week stamping.
Hugs,