Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #12 - By God's Grace

Hi there,
For my card for this week I decided to keep the design simple like the sketch. I was going to use my piercing tool around the edge and on the scalloped strip, but felt it would distract from the elegant look I was going for. Hope you like it.

Stamps: JustRite Thinking of You Set

Card: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Patterns Pack II DSP
Ink: Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: White Satin Ribbon, Bow Easy, Pearls, Dimensionals, Cuttlebug, Oval Nestabilities, Scallop Edge Punch, 1/2 Large Glue Dot
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs,

Warm Summer Day

This card reminds me of a warm summer's day. We are experiencing very sultry, rainy weather at the moment. I love the colours, but hate really hot weather. I guess I just wanted to use some colours other then white, grey and baja, which seem to be featuring in all the challenges I have participated in lately. LOL. This is for a friend's birthday so I hope she likes it.



Stamps: Great Friend, Inspired by Nature, On Your Birthday
Card: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa
Ink: Creamy Caramel, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, So Saffron,
Accessories: Horizontal Slot Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Sponges, Hemp, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Button from my Stash, Needle, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Wishing you all a perfect day,
Hugs,

Inkspirations Inspiration Challenge #11 - Tree Trimmings

This card is for the Inspiration Challenge this week on Makeesha's blog. I decided to go with Basic Grey, Baja Breeze, Going Grey and Whisper White for colour. So I have inked up my new set from the current Mini Catalogue "Tree Trimmings" and made another card for the Festive Season. The Spring Mini Catalogue runs from 1st August to 30th November, 2009.

Supplies:

Stamps: Tree Trimmings, Winter Post, Punches Three
Card: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze, Going Grey
Accessories: Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Eyelet Border Punch, Designer Label Punch, Square Scalloped Punch, Silver-Grey Satin Ribbon, White and Silver EB Powder, Mini Crystals and Brads, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals
Thank's for taking a peek,
Stampin Hugs,

Uncle's Birthday 92 Years Young

I made this for my Uncle Cyril for his 92nd Birthday. He has always loved the old steam trains, so I hope he likes it.


Stamps: SU's All Aboard (R), Oval All
Card: Night of Navy, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Night of Navy, Real Red
Accessories: Deckle Scissors, Jumbo Brad, Ribbon, Hemp, Cuttlebug, Large & Small Deckled Rectangle Nestabilities, Distressed Stripes EB Folder, 1" Round Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Designer Label Punch
Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs,

Mojo Monday Sketch #98, Almost Spring

Hi there,

It's still winter here so I decided to brighten my day and yours with a very colourful and bright card for the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge. I had heaps of fun creating the design.


I stamped and cut the butterfly out and mounted it with glue dots. Cut out the nestabilities shapes and while the cutout was in the nestability I ran the metallic gold pen around the edge, then matted the focal piece with the dahlia shapes. I stitched the ribbon together to make a bow and attached it with glue dots. Added the crystals and it was done.



Stamps: Verve's Beautiful You & Fluttering By
Card: Old Olive, Summer Sun, Orchid Opulence, Whisper White, Rose Red DP Print Pattern, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red, Orchid Opulence
Accessories: Metallic Gold Pen, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Ribbons, Crystals, Cuttlebug, Dahlia, Plain & Scalloped Circle Nestabilities, Needle & Cotton, Glue, Dimensionals, Glue Dots
Let me know if it brightened your day.
Hugs,

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #11

Found some time to make a card for Makeesh's Sketch Challenge this week. Friends 24-7 is one of my favourite sets from the new 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalogue.

Stamps: Friends 24-7, Upsy Daisy, Cute and Curly, Best Yet

Card: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, DS Paper Patterns Riding Hood Red

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Basic Brown, Creamy Caramel, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive
Accessories: Curly Label Punch, Brads, 1/4" Circle Punch(R), Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Stamp a ma jig, Dimensionals, Kiwi Kiss Ribbon, Sponge, Aqua painter
Hope you having a happy day stamping.
Hugs,

Best Wishes

Just catching up with my posts. I made this card for my Aus/NZ Internation Secret Sister. Hope she likes it and doesn't see it on my blog yet. This is good colour combination to use with this stamp set Bloom Away.

Stamps: Bloom Away, Sanded, Cute & Curly
Card: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss
Ink: Always Artichoke
Accessories: Ivory Satin ribbon, Bow Easy, Curly Label Punch, 1 3/8" Square Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Cutter, Sponge, Brads, Corner Rounder, Dimensionals
Hope you like it,
Hugs,

Jan's Birthday

I made this card for a stamping friend's Birthday.



Stamps: Embrace Life, Verve Wonderful Wishes
Card: Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Sweet Always DP
Ink: Always Artichoke, Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Stamp a ma jig, Small & Large Oval Stamps, Postage Stamp Scissors, Pearls, Ribbon, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs,

Splitcoast Sketch Challenge # SC239 Welcome Sam Henry

Hi there,

I made this card for a recently born Great Nephew. I followed the Sketch Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers for this week #SC239. I think this is just the cutest little bear from Stampabilities.


Stamps: Stampabilities Stacking Baby Blocks Pebble JR1066, Artee Stamps AS8191 Gingham, SU's Welcome Little One
Card: Basic Grey, Going Grey, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Grey, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue, Pretty In Pink, Barely Banana
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots EB Folder,Cutter, Stamp a ma jig, Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals,

Thank's for stopping by,

Hugs,

Inkspirations Inspiration Challenge #10

Hi there,
I had fun with Makeesha's Inspiration challenge this week. After I decided on and completed the main image I felt the card needed something else so I decided to try the "Faux Grid Technique". I think it added a whole new dimension to my design.

Supplies:

Stamps: Flower Fancy, Great Friend

Card: Basic Grey, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Grey, Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, Black

Accessories: Martha Stewart Lattice Punch, Basic Grey Cordury Button & Ribbon, 1 3/8" Round Punch, Cuttlebug, Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Black Stitched Ribbon from Pink Hedgehog, Black Fine Line Pen, Aqua Painter, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Stamp a ma jig

Thanks for taking a peek,

Hugs,

SC238 - Bloom Away

Hello,

My card for the Wednesday Sketch Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers. This set features three Australian Native plants from Bloom Away a new set in the Australian/New Zealand 2009-2010 Catalogue. From Left to Right the flowers are Gum Blossom, Waratah and the Banksia.


Stamps: Bloom Away
Card: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Accessories: 1 3/8" Square Punch, Martha Stewart Doily Punch, Cuttlebug, Square Nestabilities, Square Brads, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Riding Hood Red Ribbon

Thanks for dropping by,

Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #10 Gum Blossoms

Gidday,
Terrific colour sketch this week Makeesha. My design is basic with an elegant twist.

I used my markers to colour the image. Stamped the back ground and then sponged with Always Artichoke.

I wanted to add more detail, but decided to leave the card as is and attached the pearls and pretty bow.

Key Ingredients:
Stamps: Bloom Away, Tres Chic
Card: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss, Rose Red, Print Pattern DP 6 x 6 Pack
Ink: Always Artichoke, Rose Red Marker
Accessories: Sponge, Pearls, SU's Satin Vanilla Ribbon, Bow Easy, Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Labels Three, Dimensionals
Till next time,
Hugs,

Christmas in July Swap

Hello,

Second post for today. I made this card for the Stamperoo's Christmas in July Swap. I made 34 swaps and 6 extras to add to my stash for Christmas. I love this scene, it definitely has a Northern Hemisphere feel. As we don't have snow at all, let alone Christmas it's something I can only dream about.


Recipe:
Stamps: A Wish for Peace, Occasional Greetings
Card: Handsome Hunter, Basic Grey, Whisper White
Ink: Handsome Hunter, Basic Grey & Summer Sun Markers
Accessories: Aqua Painter, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Wide Oval Punch, Cuttlebug, Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Dimensionals

I kept the design fairly plain, and used Handsome Hunter card, a colour I only seem to use for Christmas cards. I could have added some brads or crystals if I had enough to go round, which I will probably add to the cards that remain. Hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by today.

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,

Inkspirations Inspiration Challenge #9 The Pink House

Hello,
I am at last uploading a card, had a busy week travelling backwards and forwards to Perth our capital city here in Western Australia. My husband has had a hand operation, so I am the designated driver. I have only managed to create this card and a few 3" x 3" cards as thank you's for my customer's orders. I thought the picture on the wall and the colours were the dominate feature, so I used a bit of creativity to make it.
I stamped the window applied a mask and stamped the background and sponged the colour on the white card. I then masked parts of the window and stamped the cakes inside. The roof and fence are on dimensionals.

Stamps: Window Dressing, Crazy for Cupcakes, Lucy Stamps Tag Letters and Numbers, Sanded BG, My Favourite Things Cakes

Card: Rose Red, Whisper White, Raspberry Tart DP

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose

Accessories: Crystal, Antique Brass Build A Brad, Martha Stewart Fence Punch, SU Scallop Edge Punch, SU Felt Flowers, Regal Rose Ribbon, Mini & Standard Brads, 1/4" Round Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Sponge

Hugs,

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #9 French Provincial

I enjoyed working with these colours for Makeesha's Colour Challenge this week.
I love how this one turned out. The rooster image is one that I really enjoy working with and although rustic I think this card has a touch of elegance too in a French Provincial style. Lots of paper piercing and roughing up the edges with the cutter tool.

Stamps: Rustic Rooster, Friends 24-7

Card: Basic Grey, Ruby Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Grey, Ruby Red, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Word Window Punch, Large Oval Punch, Brads, Cutter, Computer to generate sentiment, Dimensionals

Hope your enjoying your day, it's blowing a gale here and raining,

Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #9 Tug Boat

I came up with 2 Stampin' Up! stamp sets that I thought would be suitable to use with the colour challenge over on Makeesha's Blog for this week. I like how they both came together. I made the clouds in the background with a Scallop Circle Template and sponge. The rest of the main image is basic stamping and colouring.

Supplies:

Stamps: Boatloads of Love, Weathered

Card: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze, Ruby Red, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Grey, Ruby Red, Baja Breeze Stamp Pad
Accessories: Jumbo Eyelets, White Cord, 1/4" Circle Punch (R) Dimensionals, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Cropadile, Scallop Circle Punch Template, Sponge, Aquapainter
Hugs,

SC234 Cheeky Smile

Hello,

I have a couple of posts for you today. This one is for the Sketch Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers SC234. I thought it was time for another cat image, so I decided to ink up this cheeky, smiley cat. Don't you just love it!!


Stamps: Cheesy Cat 3756D C. Briggs by Stamp It, Mouse and Eaten Fish by Artee Stamps,
Card: Kraft, Basic Grey, Pumpkin Pie, Green Galore, Whisper White, Cat Chitchat by Cloud 9 Design DP
Ink: Stazon Black, Pumpkin Pie, Creamy Caramel, Pretty In Pink, Basic Grey Markers
Accessories: Small & Large Oval Punches, 1 3/8" Square Punch, Crystal, Dimensionals, Computer to generate Sentiment, Fish Charm, Tangerine & Apple Green Ribbon (RSU), Aqua Painter, Glue

Hope you like it,

Dalwallinu Workshop

Hi there,

This post shows the projects that the Ladies and three sweet young girls completed last weekend. I have been trying a different lighting setup and these photo's unfortunately have a yellow hue, so the colours are not true.


This card was the biggest Wow for the Ladies and featured the "Watercolour rose technique" as seen on Splitcoast Stampers recently and used the rose from Fifth Avenue Floral.

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, En Francais BG, Cheers & Wishes
Card: Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Bella Rose DP
Ink: Versamark, Pretty In Pink
Accessories: Slot Punch, White EP, Heat Tool, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, White Ribbon, Sponge, Eyelet Border Punch, Dimensionals


The Ladies also made this notebook.

Stamps: Baroque Motifs
Card: Whisper White, Perfect Plum
Ink: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Kiwi Kiss ribbon, Dimensionals, Mini Glue dot, Brads.

The next three projects were made by the children.


A note book. The front was cased from a card by fellow Demonstrator Kerry Goldfinch.

Stamps: All in the Family, Warm Words
Card: Tempting Turquoise, Yoyo Yellow, Real Red, Pink Passion, Gable Green, Lovely Lilac, Only Orange, Whisper White
Ink: Gable Green, Pink Passion, Only Orange, Lovely Lilac, Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Small & Large Oval Punches, Stapler, Rick Rac Ribbon


A cute card. The cat image was cased from my very talented Demo friend Pat Carr. Pat does marvelous things with punches.

Stamps: Occasional Greetings, C is for Cat, Sanded BG
Card: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Basic Grey
Ink: Basic Grey, Bashful Blue,
Accessories: Small & Large Oval Punches, 3/4" Circle Punch, Small Star Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Round Tab Punch, 1/16" Circle Punch, Ribbon, Stampin Write Marker, Sponge, Dimensionals


A Butterfly Basket, template created by Brenda Quintana (Qbee on www.splitcoaststampers.com).

Stamps: Priceless
Card: Lovely Lilac, Whisper White
Ink: Lovely Lilac
Accessories: Ribbon, Dimensionals, Stickles, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Crystal, Sponge

Enjoy, Happy Stamping,