Happy Father's Day

Hello,

It's the first Sunday in September and that means it's Father's Day here in Australia today.  I made this card for my Husband.  He loved his card although he isn't sure about the buttons.  If only he knew how much bother I went to to put them there.  I was going to glue them in place but because I had put thread in the button holes and tied them off on the back they wouldn't sit flat, so I ended up pulling the card apart and redoing it and sewing the buttons to the ribbon. Besides buttons are popular at the moment aren't they!!!! Anyway after I played with it this is the finished result. Hope you like it.

Stamps: Penny Black Bubbly Clear Stamps set, More Great Greetings (R) 

Card: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Whisper White, Old Olive, Old Olive & Close to Cocoa Print Pattern DP (R)

Ink: Stazon Black, Old Olive, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip Markers

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Circle & Pinking Circle Nestabilities, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Buttons & Thread, Double Stitched Gross Ribbon

Best Wishes for a perfect day,

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,

SC243 - Framed Daisy

I stamped the main image twice, once with Pacific Point and Kiwi Kiss and then cut out the pieces I wanted to highlight.  I raised the border and flower on dimensionals so the image resembled a frame and the flower head to give the card a 3D appearance.  Punched the borders, attached the mats, crystals and ribbon and it was done.

Stamps: Artee Bordered Flower 1

Card: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Good Morning Sunshine DP

Ink: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: EK Success Border Punch, Crystals, Fine Glitter, Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Gift's for A Friend

I have had a play with my leave a comment section on my blog, and hopefully now it will be easier for everyone to leave some comment love. If you still can't leave a comment please email me at sjoy3954@bigpond.net.au and let me know which area won't work for you. Thanks!!
I made these three items for my AUS/NZ Internation Secret Sister. I hope she has received them already. I cased the ideas for the card and the corner bookmark from Louise Ryan, Charmaine Black and Makeesha Byl's Breast Cancer fund raiser. Thanks to those ladies and Ngaire for the sweet holder. Ngaire made the sweet holder for her Incentive Trip swap and showed us at our last Stamperoo's Demo meeting.  Hope you like them.

Corner Bookmark

Sweet Holder

Inside of Sweet Holder

Card Outside

Inside of Card

Stamps: Flower Fancy, Oval All,
Card: Sahara Sand, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Parisan Breeze DSP
Ink: Stazon Black, Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Circle Punches, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Crystal, Chunky Glitter, Dimensionals, Brads, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Kraft Ribbon, Aqua Painter, 2 Way Glue Pen, Sweet in wrapper
Thanks for taking a peek and happy stamping.
Hugs,

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,