Keira's 3rd Birthday

Hello Stampers,
I am posting my Grand-daughter Keira's 3rd Birthday card.  Keira's birthday is on Boxing Day, the day after Christmas.  We gave her a swing set for Christmas and her Birthday so I designed the Easel card with that in mind. I created the cloud effect by using a scallop circle shape and sponging approximately half way around and then moving the template often.

Supplies:

Stamps: Magnolia Swing, Girl and Cat
Card: Elegant Eggplant, Lavender Lace, Whisper White, Old Olive
Ink:  Bashful Blue, Lavender Lace, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery
Embellishments: Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Scalloped and Classic Circle Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Doily Punch, Martha Stewart Grass Punch, Dimensionals, Sponge, Computer and Printer, S/U's Scallop Circle Punch
Thanks for poppin' by today.
Hugs,

Curtin Call Colour Challenge Act 62 - Surfin' Dude

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Curtin Call colour challenge this week.  I love the gorgeous colour combination, and this is the first time I have participated in this challenge.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Seaworthy, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Early Espresso

Embellishments: Pear Pizzazz Ribbon

Tools:  Big Shot, Provocraft Divine Swirls EB Folder, Pinking Scissors, Pinking Circles Nestabilities, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Cutter Kit, Dimensionals

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #48 - Vintage Bride

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Sketch challenge #48. I love working with this image and decided on a  vintage design.

Supplies:

Stamps: Lucy's Stamps 1152LK Thinking,  S/U's Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card:  Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Early Espresso, Stazon Timber Brown, Blush Blossom Marker

Re-Inkers: Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz

Embellishments:  Cream Lace and Pearls, Early Espresso Satin Ribbon

Tools:  Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Moden Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Dimensionals, Sponge, Jewel Picker, Aqua Painter,

Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas celebrations.  Thank's for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

Christmas Gifts

Hi there,
I made these gifts for family members for Christmas.  I made the box big enough to hold three Ferrero Rocher chocolates.  I started to use directions from mafercreations and found that the box wasn't large enough, so I redesigned it.  I designed them to hold cash or a gift card.

Supplies:

Stamps: Perfect Punches
Card and Papers: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White, Holiday Treasurers DSP, I Wish Scrappin Kit, Christmas Cocoa DSP, Clear Acetate
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Real Red
Embellishments: Satin Ribbon,
Tools: Fiskars Cutter and Scoring Tool, Dimensionals, Double Sided Tape, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Round Tab Punch, Corner Round Punch, Slit Punch
Thanks for stopping by today.
I am off to celebrate Christmas with our Family, be back in a few days.  May you have a safe and happy Festive Season.
Hugs,

Christmas Top Note Gift Box

Hello Friends,
I made 20 of these little gift boxes for a friends Christmas table.  She requested them in bright non traditional colours.  I think they turned out really nice, first time I have made them. Thank's to Ngaire for giving us the sample at our Stamperoo's Stamp Camp.

Supplies:

Stamps: Season of Joy
Card and Papers: S/U's Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Brights and Subtles, Various card, colours to match each box, Whisper White, Paper Pak #1 Gift Bags
Ink: Various colours to match Designer Papers
Embellishments: Various Stampin Up Ribbons, Satin and Grossgrain,
Tools: Big Shot, Fiskars Cutter, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Double Sided Tape
Thank's for poppin in today.
Hugs,

Christmas Ornaments

Hello Friends,
Today I have another Christmas card to share with you that I made using the "Welcome Christmas" stamp set and the Ornament Punch.

Supplies:

Stamps: Welcome Christmas, Season of Joy, Delightful Decorations

Card: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Versamark

Embellishments: Mini Star Crystal, S/U Jewel Basic Rhinestones, Silver Cord (R)

Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Christmas Ornaments EB Folder, Martha Stewart Layered Arches, Ornament Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals, Jone's Tones Gloop Glue, Sponge, White EB Powder, Heat Tool

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Christmas Owl

Hi there,
For today's post I am featuring a card I started last Christmas and ran out of time to finish, LOL so here it is completed.

Supplies:

Stamps: Inkadinkadoo Owl, S/U Season of Joy

Card: Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink: Night of Navy

Embellishments: Crystals, Stickles

Tools: Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Large and Scallop Oval Punches, Martha Stewart Snowflake, Sponge, Provo Craft Die Cutting Machine, Provo Craft Snowflakes EB Folder, Dimensionals

Thanks for poppin in today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #47 - Blue Bird

Hi Stampers,

Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge this week. The colours were a little challenging until I found an image that would work with them and then it came together easily.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's A Flower for all Seasons, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Itty Bitty Bits

Card and Papers:  Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight, Riding Hood Red, Tempting Turquoise, Print Patterns DSP - Brights

Ink: Basic Grey, Riding Hood Red, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise

Embellishments: Hemp Twine, Corduroy Basic Grey Buttons

Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Classic Circle Nestabilities, Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Scallop Trim Border, Dimensionals, Aquapainter, Glue Dot

Thanks for stopping by today,

Hugs,

Christmas Cards 2010

Hello everyone,
For today I want to show you one of the Christmas Card designs I made for family and friends this year. I have used the beautiful Christmas Cocoa Designer Paper for these cards. My selection shows how each different designer paper provides a very different look to your design even if you use the same layout. Enjoy!!

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Welcome Christmas
Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Whisper White, Real Red, Christmas Cocoa DSP
Ink: Soft Suede, Real Red Marker and Soft Suede Marker
Embellishments: Mini Red Star Crystals, S/U Jewel Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Satin Ribbon
Tools: Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Dimensionals
Thanks for taking a peek today.
Hugs,

Birthday Present Gift Card Holder

Hi there,
Today's post was made for my DH's birthday's this week. I cased the idea from Vicki at http://itsastampthing-vicki.blogspot.com/2010/11/gift-card-holder.html.  I placed the punched bow on the outside and secured it with the brad, placed my sentiment at the bottom and to seal the top down I used the 2 way glue pen. If you let the glue dry and then seal it is re-sealable and does not stick permanetly.

Supplies:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, DS Paper Pattern Pack-Subtles, Elegant Soiree DSP
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Embellishments: Brad
Tools: Fiskers Cutter and Embossing Tool, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Small and Large Oval Punches
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

It's A Boy - Curtis Graham

Hi Friends,
I made today's card for our Son and his Wife for the birth of our first Grandson, Curtis Graham.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Fly Away
Card and Paper: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Unknown DSP
Ink: Stazon Black, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue
Embellishments: 1/8" Certainly Celery Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Clouds Die Papertrey Ink, Cutter Kit Tool, Dimensionals, Creative Moments Cutting Pattern, Cutter and Mat, 1/4" Circle Punch (R), Computer and Printer, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thank's for poppin in today.
Hugs,

ESAD-SU - Summer Mini Catalogue Blog Hop December 2010

Hello Stampers,
Today I am show casing some of the new items available in the Summer Mini that runs from 1st December 2010 to 31st March, 2011 with the other Demonstrators from ESAD - SU (Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators including New Zealand Demonstrators for Stampin' Up!).  If you are an Australian or New Zealand Demonstrator and would like to join this online group go to the website here.  We 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.
You might have arrived from the very talented Steph Gray's blog, or just joined the hop here, there are Thirteen Demonstrators on the Blog Hop so enjoy the ride.
My first projects are themed on Love, Anniversary, Wedding and Valentine.  I have used the Love Defined and Itty Bitty Bits stamp and punch sets for my cards.  Also the new Textured Expressions Plate "Square Lattice" and the Pinking Hearts Border Punch.

Supplies:

Stamps: Love Defined, Itty Bitty Bits, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card: Real Red, Whisper White, Metallic Silver,

Ink: Real Red

Embellishments: White and Real Red Grossgrain, Crystals, White Striped Organdy Ribbon, Ric Rac

Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Polka Dot EB Folder, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punches, Heart Nestabilities, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch,  Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Small Heart Punch, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool,

I am also featuring the "Tooth Fairy" stamp in a collection for a little girl.

 I used a retired Stampin' Up! Door Hanger, but it would be easy to create your own. The Fairy is made using mostly Stampin' Up! punches. I found the sentiments on the internet and changed the verse on my computer to suit my projects. 

Door Hanger Verse:

Dear Tooth Fairy

My tooth fell out,

It's no longer there.

You will find it under

my pillow tonight.

I give it to you

To handle with care.

The container to put the lost tooth into is a recycled Stampin' Up! button container that I have decorated inside and out. I cut the flowers using the Scallop Circle punch. I had to have a few goes to make it work as my punch only cut properly on one side. I then cut around the shape so I could twist the felt into a flower. I stitched these together with a needle and thread. I did try using a die and the Big Shot for the top of the lid and it worked much better.

 

The Verse reads; In this container you will find a teeny, tiny tooth of mine so while I sleep where dreams are made, let's see if you can make a trade.

The "Tooth Fairy" stamp became a broach. I used the door handle piece that was removed from the door hanger as my base.

Supplies:

Stamps: Tooth Fairy
Card and Papers: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack Subtles, Vellum, Metallic Gold
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Stazon Black, Craft White, Blusing Bride, Blush Blossom, So Saffron, Black Marker
Embellishments: Felt, Pretty In Pink Satin Ribbon, Pink Pirouette 1 1/4" Wide Ribbon,
Tools: Computer and Printer, 1" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punches, 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, 2 3/8 Scallop Circle Punch,
Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you have enjoyed my projects.  Now your off to visit the gorgeous creations of Amy Buchanan.
Happy Stamping.
Hugs,

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #50 - Havin' Fun

Hi there,
It's been a while since I have managed to do an Inkspiration challenge, like everyone, life is busy at this time of the year, so here it is.  I think the monsters look like there having fun, so let's party.

Supplies:

Stamps: Make a Monster, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Papers: Pear Pizzazz, Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack Brights

Ink: Stazon Black, Pear Pizzazz, Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry

Embellishments: Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, Rain Dots

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Double sided Tape, Jone's Gloop Glue, Curly Label Punch, Aqua Painter

Thanks for dropping by today.

Hugs,

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,