Pals Paper Arts #87 - Technique Challenge - Punches - Lacy Butterfly

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week to use punches.  I decided to try some vellum flowers following a tutorial by Selma Stevenson ( Selma's Stamping Corner).  I love how they turned out, they make such a pretty card.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Afterthoughts
Card and Papers:  Pretty In Pink, Whisper White, Grant Archival Coloured Vellum
Ink:  Green Galore
Embellishments:  Pearls, Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Spellbinders Classic Circle Nestability, Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Border Punch, Monarch Butterfly Punch, Hydrangea Punches (3 different size petals), Branch Punch, Dry Embossing Tools, Tombow Multi Glue, Dimensionals, Jewel Picker
Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #62 - Just Add a Box or Bag - Perfect Plum Cornflower Box

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink challenge this week.  I used a template from Adela Rossol (Creations by AR) for the box and a tutorial by Selma Stevenson (Selma's Stamping Corner) for the Cornflowers.  I am really pleased with the end result.

Supplies:

Card: Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Old Olive, Basic Black

Ink:  Perfect Plum

Embellishments: Pearls, Certainly Celery 3/8" Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper, Fiskars Cutter and Embossing Tool, Ruler, Dry Embossing Tools, Scissors, Martha Stewart Frond Punch, Cornflower Punch, Carl Craft Sun Punch, Spellbinders Doodle Parts Die, Sponge Dauber, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly

Thanks' for visiting, let me know if you like it. Until next time...
Hugs,

Clean and Simple Challenge #134 - Autumn Leaves

Happy Monday,
Today's post is for the Clean amd Simple Challenge this week.  I really felt I just needed to find a different theme from everyone else that had already entered but that was a bit of a challenge in itself, so it's Autumn and I decided on Autumn leaves. I was going to use the Maple Leaf from the Sizzix Leaves Die #2 but they were too large, so Martha Stewart came to the rescue. I used six different designer papers.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card and Papers:  Whisper White, Early Espresso, Various S/U Designer Papers
Ink: Early Espresso
Tools: Big Shot, Forest Branches EB Folder, Martha Stewart Frond Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals
Thanks' for dropping in 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,

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,

Craig's 30th Birthday

Hello everyone,

For today's post I have made a Men's wallet for our Son-in-Law's 30th Birthday.  It is a quick and easy project to make.  I cut the main piece at 22.5cm x 9.5cm. Scored at 11cm and 11.5cm to give the wallet a spine and rounded the corners with the Corner Rounder Punch.  Embossed with the Provo Craft Tiny Mosaic Embossing folder from both sides to the spine.  If you need to touch up the embossing, line the folder up with the embossed part and use an embossing stylus to touch up any bits that have flattened.  The inside pockets are 10cm x 6cm.  Tag base is 8.5cm x 6cm.  I used sticky strip to glue eveything together, pierced around the front edge of the wallet on the outside and the inside tag, sponged the edges, added the Round Tab and brads to the tag inside.  I could have inked up the outside embossing with Versarmark and applied Clear Embossing Powder and used the heat tool to set the EB, but I liked the matte finish.  Let me know if you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Card: Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Close to Cocoa

Embellishments: Brads

Tools: Corner Rounder Punch, Round Tab Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Cuttlebug, Provo Craft Tiny Mosaic EB Folder, 1 5/8" Classic Circle Nestibility, Provo Craft Olivia Alphabet, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Sponge, Stick Strip, 2 Way Glue Pen, S/U's Cutter Tool, Fiskars Cutter and Scoring Blade, Computer and Printer for Sentiment, Dimensionals

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Upsy Daisy

When I made the last card for the Demo Swap I tried a different colour way, as we all do sometimes so that is how this card came about.  I stepped it up a bit for this card only using two sections of the image, using the Swiss Dots EB Folder on the base card and the EK Success Dotted Wave Punch. I didn't add a sentiment because I am not sure what I am using it for yet.

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Card: Lovely Lilac, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White, Clover Love In Bloom Scrapbook Kit DP

Ink: Lovely Lilac, Almost Amethyst

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots EB Folder, EK Success Dotted Wave Border Punch, Crystals, Fine Ribbon, Dimensionals, 3/16" Corner Rounder

Hope you like it.

Hugs.

Stamperoo's Demo Swap for August

I made this card for the August Stamperoo's Demo Swap.  The theme was to use punches.  I used the 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch, which I have just discovered is not in the current catalogue and the retired Spring Flower Bouquet Punch. Oopps!! Never mind most people would have a Corner Rounder of some description. 

I inked the Upsy Daisy stamp with Pretty In Pink and then brushed the Rose Red over the top and stamped the image.  I cut the image into three even pieces and used the Corner Rounder Punch on every corner.  I tied the white grossgrain ribbon onto the card and then mounted the images on dimensionals.  I punched the flower and used the stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the sentiment on the small strip of card.  I then punched a 1/4" circle (R) for the centre of the flower and dabbed it with the 2 way glue pen and added the glitter.  Although it is a very basic card it was quick and easy and suitable for a Make & Take at a workshop.

Stamps: Upsy Daisy, On Your Birthday

Card: Whisper White, Pretty In Pink, Rose Red

Ink: Pretty In Pink, Rose Red

Accessories: 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch, Spring Flower Bouquet Punch (R), 1/4" Circle Punch (R), Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, Glitter, 2 Way Glue Pen, Ribbon

Thanks for taking a peek,

Stamping Hugs,

Thank You's

Hi there,

I have a few cards to post today that I have made during the week. I have been busy with other commitment's and not able to do the usual challenges. The first ones were made as Thank You's for my workshops. The finished cards are 3" x 3".



Recipe: I have used punches to make the sheep.
Stamps: Weathered, Itty Bitty Background(R), Pun Fun for Thanks so much
Card: Basic Grey, Going Grey, Black, Whisper White, Urban Garden DP
Ink: Basic Grey, Going Grey
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Crimper, Cuttlebug, Tag Die, Dimensionals, Embroidery Thread, White Gel Pen


Recipe: Blue Card
Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Pocket Silhouettes
Card: Bashful Blue, Garden Green, Pool Party DP (R)
Ink: Bashful Blue, Pacific Point
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Crystal, Word Window Punch, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Dimensionals

Recipe: Pink Card
Stamps: Embrace Life, Occasional Greetings
Card: Pretty in Pink, , Whisper White, Raspberry Tart DP
Ink: Rose Red, Always Artichoke, Regal Rose
Accessories: Small & Large Oval Punches, Postage Stamp Scissors, Martha Stewart Doiley Punch, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Best Wishes,