Still addINKtive #3 - Birthday Chrysanthemum

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for this weeks Still addINKtive Colour Challenge.  The colours this week are River Rock, Pink Pirouette and Soft Suede which can be teamed with the allowed Neutrals.  For today's card I inked the Lacy Brocade embossing folder with Pink Pirouette and then ran it through the Big Shot.  I stamped the image and then cut out the circles and the Large Doily.  I punched the edges of the sentiment mat and finished off with some Dazzling Diamonds, Crochet Trim and Pearls. For the inside I embossed a panel on the bottom edge and sponged over it with Pink Pirouette.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Blooming With Kindness,

Card: Pink Pirouette, River Rock, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette

Finishing Touches: Dazzling Diamonds, Victoria Crochet Lace Trim, Large Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Circles, Sizzix Large Paper Doily Sizzlit, Sizzix Lacy Brocade E/Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponge,  2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,

Merry Monday #47 - Caroling Penquins

Today's post is for this weeks Merry Monday Tic Tac Toe Challenge.  This challenge is one of the new ones that Lesley has decided to use to make the challenges more diverse and interesting.  It was fun trying to decide which design elements to go with, and my choice is Clean and Simple, Colour With Markers and White. I added some Ruby Red liquid pearl for the berries on the Hymn books and Dazzling Diamonds on the hats and snow.





Supplies:
Stamps: Penny Black Caroling Penguins, Petite Pairs
Card: Whisper White, Bashful Blue
Ink: Stazon Black,
Markers: Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Real Red, Basic Grey, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, More Mustard
Finishing Touches: Liquid Pearls Ruby Red, Dazzling Diamonds
Cool Tools: Aqua Painter, Provo Craft Snowflake E/Folder, Curly Label Punch, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Happy Australia Day!

Hello Everyone,
I just had to post this picture of my darling husband Graham. I am so very proud he has been rewarded for his hardwork and dedication over a number of years to the Moora Repertory Club, Moora Fine Arts Society and the Moora Frail Aged Lodge.  He was named Moora Citizen of the Year in the Australia Day honours today.

Things are very busy here at the moment, two Grand daughters are coming for a few days visit on Monday and we have been to Perth a few times lately.  I am working on my Design Team cards and haven't really had much time for any other challenges.  Hopefully things will be back to normal soon.

Hugs,

Still addINKtive - Spot That Stamp Set - Stampin' Up's Patterned Occasions

Happy Wednesday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Still addINKtive Spot That Stamp Set.  We are focused on the Sale-A- Bration Stamp Sets Patterned Occasions, Pretty Petites and Bloomin' Marvellous.  We are hoping you will add any cards you have made with a limit of three using any of these stamp sets to add to the inspiration provided by the Still addINKtive Design Team.
As a bonus Bronwyn has created three different shaped cards and is giving everyone who participates a free copy of each template for every card you link.
I made a set of Mini cards 4 1/2" x 4 1/2".  The Whisper White focal point was divided into three sections one for the stamped images, one for sentiment and the other was embossed.  Then I stamped the sentiments and dry embossed the edge of each one. I stamped some of the images again in different colours fussy cutting them and mounted them on dimensionals. For the inside I embossed each card on one side. 









 

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's SAB Patterned Occasions, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card: Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red
Ink: Stazon Black, Basic Grey, Real Red
Finishing Touches: Bakers Twine, Pearl
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, Sizzix Chevron E/Folder, Sizzix Square Lattice E/Folder, Sizzix Petals A Plenty E/Folder, Sizzix Fancy Fan E/Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Fiskars Handheld Heart Punch
I am also entering these cards into Dynamic Duos Challenge #37 to use Real Red and Basic Black.



Thanks for visiting today. Hope your having a perfect day stamping.
Hugs,

Merry Monday #46 - Peace Dove

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is for this weeks Merry Monday Challenge.  The challenge this week is to use Birds in your design. I have kept my card Clean and Simple and let the bird be the main focus and added some embellishments and embossing.  Hope you like it! Don't forget to check out all the Design Team for some inspiration and join us in making your Christmas cards for this year.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Greetings of the Season
Card: Whisper White,
Ink: Versamark
Finishing Touches: Crystals, Silver Cord, Button Latte (R), Silver Glimmer Card
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Elegant Bird Die, Sizzix Elegant Lines E/Folder, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stamping Buddy, Silver E/Powder, Heat Tool, Snowflake Punch
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Still addINKtive #2 - Field Flowers

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for this weeks Still addINKtive Challenge.  We have a Sketch and Colour Combination for you to use.  It took me a while to decide on what to make with the colours this week,  until I played with the two step flower stamp from Field Flowers and I liked how the Summer Starfruit and Tempting Turquiose  looked and that is where I built my card from.  I tried Crumb Cake ink for the Hello Doily stamp in the background but thought it was too dark and then decided to do a Versamark and Crumb Cake Chalk version and I love that it is so soft and pretty and not overpowering to the rest of the design.  For my finishing touches I added some pearls and put some Summer Starfruit Satin Ribbon on top of some Chocolate Chip Dotted Ribbon, I just love them together.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Field Flowers, Hello Doily, En Francias BG, Petite Pairs
Card: Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, Very Vanilla, Summer Starfruit
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Summer Starfruit, Chocolate Chip, Versamark, Crumb Cake Chalk
Finishing Touches: Chocolate Chip Dotted Ribbon, Summer Starfruit Satin Ribbon, Pearls
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Large Scallop Square Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today,
Hugs,

Seize the Birthday #1 - Vintage Roses

Happy Tuesday Friends,
Today's post is for a new challenge that Lesley Croghan has started called Seize the Birthday.  The sketch will be used for a Feminine Birthday challenge one week and then again for a Male version the following week.  First time I have used Stampin' Up's Papaya Collage. I love the rose and frame images, and I just had to do a Vintage themed card.  I used stamp pads and markers to colour the roses and their leaves.  I Fussy cut the focal point, sponged some of the layers and embossed the Pretty In Pink mat layer.

 

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Papaya Collage, Vintage Labels (R), Flourishes Nasturtiums
Card and Papers: Very Vanilla,Pretty In Pink, Crumb Cake, DSP Patterns Stack - Brights and Neutrals
Ink: Crumb Cake, Regal Rose, Melon Mambo, Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green, Certainly Celery
Finishing Touches: Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, 
Cool Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Big Shot, Sizzix Lacy Brocade E/Folder, Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags Die, Bow Easy, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot
Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy stamping!
Hugs,

Fab Friday #9 - Best Wishes

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the current Fab Friday Challenge.  I love this fabulous sketch and I enjoyed making this card.  The design worked out exactly how I wanted it, if not better.   I made a rolled flower centre with MFT's Large Rolled Rose Die and then punched out two layers for the base of the flower with Stampin' Up's Fancy Flower Punch.  When I spritzed and manipulated the Fancy flower shapes the card came apart so I opened it up and added the extra layers to my flower.  I did quite a bit of sponging with Wisteria Wonder and the flower was spritzed with the White Smooch Spritz to add some sparkle .  Finished off with some Wisteria Wonder Frilled Ribbon, Crystals and a Tag from Papertrey's Tiny Tags Die. The leaf was made by folding a 1 1/2"piece of card in half, putting it through the crimper at an angel and then free hand cutting the leaf.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Tiny Tags
Card: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
Finishing Touches: Crystals, Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon, White Smooch Spritz
Cool Tools: Martha Stewart Stained Glass Punch, Big Shot, Fancy Flower Punch, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, MFT Large Rolled Rose Die,  Crimper, Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponges, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today,
Hugs,

Merry Monday Challenge #45 - Christmas Pine Cones

Hello Folks,
Today's post is for this weeks Merry Monday Sketch Challenge.  I used some very old retired Stampin' Up! stamps from 1997 and 2006 for my card this week.  I came across an old card that I made for my husband using the Pine cones and branches and that gave me the inspiration to make this card.  I stamped the images and then used Versamark and White embossing powder to add some snow.  I pieced around the circle and banner and sponged the edges.  I used the Woodgrain embossing folder for the background mat.  Finished off with some Soft Suede Polka Dot Grossgrain Ribbon, Clear Heart Button and Baker's Twine.

 Front of Card

 Inside of Card.

Christmas 2006 Inspiration Card

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Fantastic Foliage (R), Wishes Awash (R), Itty Bitty Backgrounds (R)
Card and Papers: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede
Ink: Old Olive, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Versamark
Finishing Touches: Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon, Clear Bitty Button, Cappuccino Bakers Twine from The Twinery
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities, Spellbinders Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Corner Rounder Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Piercing Pack - Essentials, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Piercing Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sizzix Woodgrain E/Folder, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

CAS(E) this Sketch #10 - I Love You

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the CAS(E) this Sketch this week.  I adore the sketch and have a few other ideas, so I am hoping to make another card.  I embossed the Itty Bitty Hearts and mounted them on Dimensionals.  Couldn't find a sentiment the right size so I used my Karen Foster Snap stamps.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Love Defined (R), Occasionally (R), Karen Foster Snap Stamps Mini Casual, 

Card: Whisper White, Real Red

Ink: Real Red

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Square Lattice E/Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape

Thanks for dropping by today.

Hugs,

Still addINKtive - Spot That Stamp Set - Forever Young

Happy Wednesday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Still addINKtive Challenge this week to Spot That Stamp Set - Forever Young.  The idea of this challenge is to add a card made previously or a new one so that we all have a variety of ideas to use with this particular stamp set.  I have used the clock and layered different sections and also stamped directly onto the Designer Paper.  I added the lace, pearl,  and a bit of sponging. For the flower I rolled the centre first and then added the embossed and squished outer petals.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Forever Young, Itty Bitty Banners
Card and Papers: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Pretty In Pink, DSP Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Rose Red, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake
Finishing Touches: Lace, Gelly Roll Pen, Pearl
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Birds and Blooms Flower Pieces,  Sizzix Little Leaves Sizzlit, Sizzix Bitty Banners Framelits, Sponges, Stamp-a-ma-jig, 3/4" Circle Punch, Sizzix Petals A Plenty E/Folder, Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Border Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Happy 70th Birthday!

Hi Stampers,
Before  you get to my post today, is there anyone else having issues with their blogger account?  I have just spent a couple of days trying to upload a photo to a post and at every turn being told that I had to connect to Google +.  Then once I had muddled my way through that it still wouldn't work until I went through Google Chrome.  So I am more than peeved that I have had to make changes and I don't believe we should be held to ransom by an Internet Service. Okay sorry to vent but I am totally over changes being made all the time and then what used to work won't any more. Why make changes if it don't need fixing!!!!

Right enough of that, this is what you came for, today's Easel card was made for my SIL who turned 70 on the 6th January.  A very simple card, hope you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Pleasant Poppies, Oval All (R)

Card: Raspberry Ripple, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black, Raspberry Ripple, Old Olive, Pretty In Pink

Finishing Touches: Raspberry Ripple Satin Stitched Ribbon

Cool Tools:  Big Shot, Finishing Touches Edgelits, Aqua Painter, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Computer and Printer, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for dropping in today.

Hugs,