Kumquot Mae Cafe - Cupcakes

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is a project I worked on for a new Café that opened a while ago in town.  I made some  cupcakes for display and pricing purposes. The colour scheme at the Café is Black, White and Red. They look really cute amongst the Muffins and Cakes.

Supplies:

Card and Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Designer Series Patterned Paper Stack, Unknown Black and Vanilla DSP
Ink:  Real Red, Basic Black, Craft White and Vanilla
Embellishments: White, Black and Red Pearls, Brad
Tools:  Big Shot, Divine Swirls EB Folder, Creations by AR Cupcake Template, Two Step Bird Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Crimper, Dimensionals, Sponges
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Dynamic Duos #4 - Vintage Bird

Hi there,
This week's challenge at Dynamic Duos is to use a Monochromatic palette of Bashful Blue and Marina Mist with Neutrals. I used my new Elegant Bird Die and "Adorning Accents" Edgelits to make a Vintage card.   Before I embossed the background I inked up the embossing folder, I love how it turned out, really looks like wallpaper.  I punched out the Blossom shapes from some Crinoline for the flower and coloured them with Bashful Blue and Marina Mist re-inkers.  When the pieces were dry I scrunched them up and formed my flower, another first using the Crinoline and I love it. The Ribbon Seam Binding was sprayed with water and scrunched up into a ball and put in a plastic bag for a while and then unravelled and air dried, worked really well.  I did lots of sponging with Crumb Cake ink and finished my card with some pearls.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Under the Big Top
Card and Papers:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Beau Chateau DSP
Ink: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Crumb Cake,
Finishing Touches: Pearls, Crinoline Fabric, Marina Mist Satin Ribbon, Very Vanilla Ribbon Seam Binding,
Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Jamara EB Folder, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Sponges, Sizzix Edgelits "Adorning Accents", Sizzix Elegant Bird Die, Blossom Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sizzix Sizzlits Lots of Tags Label, Bow Easy, Water Mister, Fiskars Trimmer and Embossing Tool, Mini Glue Dots, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks' for visiting today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

The Paper Players #90 - Building A Nest

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Colour Challenge this week. I used a Scallop Circle Punch Cut Out to create the clouds and a Stamp-a-ma-jig to place the Black bird on the main image.  The brad is embellished with a Mini Pearl and pearls where added to the centre of the flowers.

 
This card was awarded A Cut Above at the Paper Players this week.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Up In The Air Hostess Set, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Paper: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Pool Party, Certainly Celery, Patterns Paper Stack - Subtles Collection

Ink:  Stazon Black, Pool Party, Not Quite Navy, Certainly Celery

Finishing Touches: Pearls, In Colour Brads, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon

Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Aqua Painter, Scallop Circle Punch, Sponge, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks' for dropping by today, Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Merry Monday Sketch #14 - Skating Santa

Hello Friends,
Finally a card, but unfortunately I missed the deadline for the Merry Monday Sketch Challenge this week.  I stamped the main image 5 times and just wasn't happy with the result, until I kept it clean and simple.  Still need to get back into the groove!  No matter here it is another card for my Christmas stash.

Supplies:

Stamps: Eureka Stamps - 7302 Sml Santa on Skates, S/U's Come to Bethlehem
Card and Papers:  Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White, I Wish DSP (R)
Ink:  Stazon Black, Real Red, Bashful Blue
Embellishments:  Dazzling Diamonds, Gelly Roll Pen, Baker's Twine
Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Snowflakes EB Folder, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities, Stamp a ma jig, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

Merry Monday Challenges #6 - Star of Bethlehem

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the Merry Monday Sketch this week.   As you can see I have changed the profile of the sketch so my image would work.  I used Designer Papers for the panels of the sketch and the metallic gold card which I embossed.  I coloured the star with a Gelly Roll Pen and put a wash of Gold Smooch Spritz to highlight the sand.  Love how it came together clean and simple, easy to reproduce.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Come to Bethlehem, Petite Pairs

Card and Papers:  Early Espresso, Whisper White, Metallic Gold, DSP Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection

Ink: Early Espresso

Finishing Touches:  Gold Smooth Spritz, Gelly Roll Pen

Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Oval Punch (R), Large Oval Punch, Aqua Painter, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks' for dropping in today.  By the way it's my Birthday Today, had a fabulous day doing what I like most.

Hugs,

CCMC #187 - Two Polar Bears

Hi Folks,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Colour Challenge this week.  I was keen to do flowers but decided to use the Polar Bears from Stampin' Up's Zoo Review for something a little different and as most of the stamps have not been inked.  I masked the Polar Bears and sponged my ink around the card.  I gave the bears a wash of Sahara Sand with my Aqua Painter to give them some definition.  I embossed the mat panel with the Polka Dot EB Folder.  For the Finishing Touches I added some Dazzling Diamonds on the snow and the White Baker's Twine and Crystals.

This card was a Challenge Winner at Create With Connie and Mary this week.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Zoo Review, Vintage Labels (R)
Card:  Sahara Sand, Pool Party, Concord Crush, Whisper White
Ink:  Stazon Black, Sahara Sand, Pool Party, Concord Crush
Finishing Touches:  Crystals, Dazzling Diamonds, White Bakers Twine
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Sponges, Masking Medium, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, 1" Circle Punch, Snowflake Punch
Thanks' for poppin in today.
Hugs,

Perfect Sentiments #17 - Missing A Button - Missing You Dad

Happy Tuesday Everyone,

Today's post is for the Perfect Sentiments Challenge this week to make a card with a Missing You Sentiment and include a Button on your project.  My card for this week is very Clean and Simple, I used Versamark and Early Espresso and Clear Embossing Powder for the chair. I cut the Very Vanilla cardstock to add the 2cm Designer Paper Strip on the front of the card.

 

Supplies:

Stamps:  Flourishes A Man's View, My Favourite Things By The Seashore
Card and Papers: Very Vanilla, Bravo Burgundy, Early Espresso, DSP Patterns Pack - Regals Collection
Ink:  Versamark, Early Espresso
Finishing Touches:  Early Espresso Bakers Twine, Crumb Cake Corduroy Button
Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Clear EB Powder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Not Good Enough.....or Was It?? Part 2

Hi there,
These are the 3D Items I submitted for my submission to the JAI Design Team. Check out my previous post here for the other part of the submission.
I used the tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers to make the Heart box from scratch, the Heart Easel card is my own design using the Spellbinders Heart Nestabilities.  I also included my Simply Adorned Chain, Charm, Baubles and a Trinket Key as the present for the box, I think the Fresh Vintage Stamp worked a treat for the 1" x 1 1/4" Frame.  I just love all the items I made and I think it is a very pretty set. Let me know what you think, any questions just ask.

This post was featured on Paper Punch Addiction on 7/02/2012.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Fresh Vintage Stamp Set, Tiny Tags
Card and Papers: Very Vanilla, Miscellaneous Card, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Everyday Enchantment DSP
Ink: Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Peach Parfait
Finishing Touches: Everyday Enchantment Brad and Ribbon Pack, Pearls, Gold Glimmer Mist Alcohol Mix, Victoria Crochet Trim, Simply Adorned Chain, Charm and Baubles
Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Heart Nestabilities, Spellbinders Scallop Edge Nestabilities, Bird Builder Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Papertrey Ink Tags Die, Water Bottle, Sponges, Swirls Scribbles Slits Die, Dble Sided Tape, Dimension's, Glue Dots, 2 Way Glue Pen, Xyron Machine
Thanks' for visiting today. 
Hugs,

Not Good Enough.....or Was It?? Part 1

Hi Everyone,
Today's post is the Card I submitted to Just Add Ink for a place on their Design Team. As many of you know I was not successful.  We also had to submit a 3D Item and that will be Part 2, hopefully my next post.
I decided I would make a Male themed card as they don't phase me like a lot of other stampers and I made the 3D Items as the frilly girlie part of my submission.  For this card  I stamped the image using Versamark and Early Espresso and Clear embossed it.  I then masked the image and sponged the clouds.  I coloured in the sea and as this stamp has a very definite sea area I used my White Gel Pen to camouflage it and make it less noticeable.  I then cut the mats sponging the outside edges.  The Crumb Cake background has been crimped and I used the Early Espresso stamp pad to add definition.  I stamped the compass on Designer Paper and punched it out with my Punches and sponged the edges and mounted it on Dimensionals.  I stamped the sentiment, sponged the edges and ruffed up the edges with my Cutter Tool. For the Finishing Touch I used some Bakers Twine.

 

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Curly Cute, The Open Sea,
Card and Papers:  Early Espresso, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake
Ink:  Versamark, Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue
Finishing Touches: Bakers Twine, White Gel Pen
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Top Note Die, Spellbinders Classic Oval Nestabilities, Cutter Tool, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1" Square Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Masking Medium, Sponges, Crimper, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape
You should take these set backs on the chin and get on with it but I am quite peeved for a number of reasons which I don't wish to go into.  I do believe that there must be something else bigger and better just around the corner, after all these little disappointments happen for a reason, don't they.
Please check out my next post also and let me know what you think.
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Merry Monday Challenges #5 - Christmas Pudding

Hi Everyone,
Today's post is for the Merry Monday Sketch Challenge this week.

 



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Petite Pairs
Card and Papers:  Real Red, Whisper White, Old Olive, Holiday Treasures DSP (R)
Ink:  Real Red, Old Olive
Finishing Touches:  Real Red Satin Ribbon, Button, Thread, Dazzling Diamonds
Tools:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, Oval Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch (R), Scallop Edge Border Punch, Martha Stewart Drippy Goo Border Punch, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #102 - Just Add...Kathy Tanner - Vintage Chocolate

Happy Wednesday Everyone, 
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Challenge this week to be inspired by Kathy Tanner's Designs on her Stamping Still blog and case one of them.  There was so much to be inspired by but I loved the Ribbon Roses that Kathy had made and wanted to try one myself.  I had come across this tutorial some time ago but never found time to make one, so this was the perfect opportunity and I love how it turned out.  Thanks' Kathy for the inspiration.

This card was awarded an Honourable Mention at Just Add Ink this week.

This card was featured by Kim Score on 2/02/2012 on The Paperpunch Addiction blog.

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Tiny Tags,  Bliss (R), Vintage Labels (R)
Card: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip
Finishing Touches: 15/16" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, Antique Brad, Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Sizzix Bigz Clear Large Scallop Square Die, Brayer, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Sticky Strip, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Sponge, Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool, Scissors, Heat Tool, Papertrey Ink Mini Tags Die, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool
Thanks' for poppin' in today.
Hugs,

Perfect Sentiments #16 -Friendship Challenge - Friend

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Perfect Sentiments Friendship Challenge this week to make a Friendship card and as a twist follow the Sketch.  For the main heart I kissed two stamps together using a light and darker ink to form the pattern.  I dry embossed the Whisper White with hearts and added the Designer Paper and Paper Pierced the circle.

This card was awarded a "Perfect Three" at the Perfect Sentiments Challenges this week.

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's I (Heart) Hearts, Bliss (R)
Card and Papers:  Real Red, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Stack - Brights Collection
Ink: Regal Rose, Real Red
Finishing Touches: Satin Ribbon, Red Glimmer Card
Tools: Big Shot,  Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities, Spellbinders Big Scallop Circles SM Nestabilities, Fiskars Texture Plates Hearts, Dry Embossing Tool, Full Heart Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,