ESAD - SU Unconvention - Gift Card Holder

Hello there,

Today I have another post from ESAD - SU Unconvention.  This challenge was from Liam Purcher.  We used the Big Shot and Top Note Die to create a gift card holder, then decorated the outside.  For the inside you make a pocket for money or a credit card.  The original tutorial had a ribbon threaded through a Jumbo brad so it could be hung on a Christmas Tree.

Supplies:

Stamps: Happy Moments Salebration Set, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Rasberry Tart

Ink: Stazon Black, Rose Red

Markers: Rose Red, Cameo Coral, Old Olive, Pretty In Pink, Real Red

Embellishments: Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Oval Die, Multi Mat, Cutter tool, Slit Punch, Dimensionals

Thanks for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

ESAD - SU - Unconvention - Punch Art Scrap Challenge

Hi there,
Today I have another project I made for the ESAD- SU Unconvention.  Sherylee Tutt set a challenge to add Punch Art to a scrap book page.  I have scrapped our youngest Grand-daughter Jenna who is just over 3 months old and loves to have a little chat and is full of smiles which is so cute. I designed my project on the colours, hearts on the rug and the birds on Jenna's outfit.

Supplies:

Card: Lovely Lilac, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Kraft, Very Vanilla, Certainly Celery, Garden Green, Lavender Lace

Ink: Creamy Caramel

Embellishments: Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon, Pearl, Linen Thread

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Small and Large Oval Punches, Extra Large Two Step Bird Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Dimensionals, Fine Black Marker, Heart Nestabilities, Heart to Heart Punch, Computer and Printer

Thanks for stopping by today, let me know if you like it.
Hugs,

ESAD-SU Unconvention

Hello there,
This weekend is Stampin' Up's convention in Sydney, yesterday and today.  I decided not to go this year, but I am having some fun doing the cyberstamp challenges put up by members of the Extra Special Australian Demonstrators for Stampin' Up!  They decided to have an Unconvention  which is going from Thursday to Sunday.  If you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator you can join the group too if you live in Australia or New Zealand.  Just go to the icon on my blog on the right hand side of the page and it will take you to the sign up page. 
So I am going to show you some of the projects I have been creating over the last few days and it will probably go all week.
The first challenge was to include Paper Piercing, Dimensionals, Designer Paper and Vanilla cardstock.  I have used Tote-ally Tess and paper pierced her clothes and bag.

Supplies:
Stamps: Tote-ally Tess,
Card and Paper: Basic Grey, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Patterns Pack II DSP
Ink: Stazon Black
Markers: Creamy Caramel, Pretty In Pink, Blush Blossom, Black
Embellishments: Riding Hood Red Satin Ribbon
Tools: 1/4" Circle Punch (R), Eyelet Border Punch, Dimensionals, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool

The next card is a limited supply challenge.  We could use 1 layer of card, 1 stamp set and 2 colours only. Then we could do a  Jazzed up version of the same card so here they are.  I Rock N Rolled the pheasant to add more interest.

Supplies:
Stamps: Autumn Days, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card: Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Soft Suede
Embellishments: Antique Brads, Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon reversed
Tools: Big Shot, Lots of Tags, Small and Large Oval Punches, Piercing Tool, Sponges, Dimensionals
Thanks for taking a peek today, let me know if you like them.
Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #24 - Two Lanterns

Hello erveryone,
Today's post is for Makeesha's Colour Challenge this week. I found these colours a bit dull and wanted to add some bling, a bit like the weather at the moment with grey skies and hopefully some much needed rain. I reversed the Manhatten Flower Embossed image, otherwise the design and stamping techniques are basic.

Supplies:

Stamps: Asian Artistry, Vintage Labels

Card: Basic Grey, Sage Shadow, Apricot Appeal, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Grey, Sage Shadow, Apricot Appeal

Embellishments: Ribbon

Tools: 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Round Punch, Crimper, Big Shot, Manhatten Flower EB Folder, Dimensionals, Sponge, Aqua Painter

Thanks for popping in today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink Challenge # 17 - Red Fish

Hi there,

Today's post is for this weeks Just Add Ink Challenge.  The JAI Design Team had a blog hop on the 14th May and included some different techniques at each blog.  For this weeks challenge participants are to choose one or more of the techniques and make an item, I have gone with Chantell Randall's Alcohol and Re-inker's technique. I used glossy card for my design with Brillant Blue, Taken With Teal, Tempting Turquiose and Metallic Silver reinkers.  I also used another stamping technique for the Sea grass.  You ink up your stamp using Versarmark , then stamp on your Classic coloured stamp pad and sprinkle on clear embossing powder to create a raised image. Then heat set it for some definition and this is how you add colour using Stampin' Ups! Classic Stamp pads which are soluable in water.  The fish were stamped in Real Red and then I added some Dazzling Diamonds to bling them up a bit. 

Supplies

Card: Glossy White, Tempting Turquiose, Brillant Blue
Ink: Real Red, Brillant Blue, Tempting Turquiose, Taken With Teal, Metallic Silver, Versamark, Garden Green
Embellishments: Black Pearl, Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds
Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Provo Craft Tiny Bubbles EB Folder, Dimensionals, Glue, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Scissors, Rubbing Alcohol, Cotton Wool
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #23 - Pocket Silhouettes

Hello Friends,
Today's post is my entry for Makeesh's Inkspiration Sketch Challenge this week.  I used my Deckle Scissors for some texture on the layers which where one of the first tools that I purchased many years ago and haven't used much since. LOL. The Deckle Scissors match the Deckled Rectangle Nestability that I used to matt the main image. I love these colours together and enjoyed this fun sketch.

  

Supplies:

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Vintage Labels

Card: Elegant Eggplant, Kiwi Kiss, Lavender Lace, Whisper White

Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Kiwi Kiss, Lavendar Lace

Embellishments: None

Tools: Big Shot. Polka Dot EB Folder, Deckle Scissors, Deckle Rectangle Nestability, Dimensionals, Small and Large Oval Punches

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #16 - Tagged Bird

Hello friends,

Today's post is for this weeks Just Add Ink colour challenge. I have stamped the bird and then cut back so the bird is outside parts of the tag.  I used the flourish from Friends 24/7 for the background and the Tiny Tags flourish for the centre of the sentiment.

Supplies:

Stamps: Friends 24/7, Tiny Tags, Think Happy Thoughts

Card and Paper: Soft Suede, Pretty In Pink, So Saffron, Ruby Red, Patterns DP (R), Whisper White

Ink: Soft Suede, Ruby Red,

Embellishments: Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon, Brad, Pearl

Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Polka Dot EB Folder, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Horizontal Slot Punch, 1 1/4" Round Punch, 1 3/8" Round Punch, Dimensionals,

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Happy Anniversary

Hi there,
Today's post is a card I made for my Son and his Wife's Wedding Anniversary.  As they are expecting their second child I decided to go with the pair of birds and a nest with eggs in it to celebrate their anniversary.  I also wanted to try the quilt made with the 1 1/4" Square Punch and the Top Note Die.  I think it turned out rather cute, what do you think?

Supplies:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Polka Dot BG

Card and Designer Paper: Brocade Blue, Whisper White, Boardering Blue, Bella Blue, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Kraft, Black

Ink: Brocade Blue, Boardering Blue, So Saffron
Embellishments: Black Pearl
Tools: Extra Large Two Step Bird Punch, Scalloped Oval and Large Oval Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Big Shot, Top Note Die, D'vine Swirls EB Folder, Sponges, Dimensionals, Glue
Thanks for taking a peek today
Stamping Hugs,

Top Note Purse and Scalloped Envelope Box

Hi there,
For today I have a couple of projects to show how versatile the Top Note Die and Scalloped Envelope Die are.  I used my Nestabilities for the flap on the purse but you could also use the Scallop Circle and Circles #2 from the new Autumn/Winter catalogue. Don't forget the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine is also available in this catalogue.  The flower on the front is called a Spiral flower and I found a tutorial here  at Rae Barthel's blog Simply Rae.

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Card and Papers: Groovy Guava, Ginger Blossom DP

Ink: None

Embellishments: Ribbon, Magnetic Circles, Jumbo Brads

Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Scalloped and Classic Circle Nestabilities, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Aquadhere Glue, 3" Marvy Uchida Circle Punch, Scissors, Crop-a-dile, Fiskers Paper Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Tweezers

This box uses four Scallop Envelope cut outs.  You need to cut one of the flaps off on each one on the same side, before assembly.  I made the box so the inside is the right side of the card  and added the designer paper to finish off the sides.

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Card and Paper: Groovy Guava (R), Ginger Blossom DP (R)

Ink: None

Embellishments: Groovy Guava Double Stitched Ribbon (R)

Tools: Big Shot, Scallop Envelope Die, Double Sided tape, Fiskers Paper Trimmer and Scoring Tool

Thanks for stopping by today, Happy Mother's Day to all the Mum's tomorrow.

Hugs,

Inkspiration Inspiration Challenge # 21 - Bowl of Roses

Hello everyone,
Today's post is for Makeesha's Inspiration Challenge #21.  I saw this idea on a blog hop at Judy May's blog  and loved it so much that I have cased her card and changed the embossing folder, stamp sets, colours, sentiment and added more roses.  Instead of the usual flower pot a bowl shape has been used for the base. The roses are attached to a panel that slides into the bowl and I have added a stand at the back so the card will stand up.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin' Up's Cottage Rose 1999 (R), Wild Rose 2006 (R), Tiny Tags

Card: Whisper White

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Old Olive

Embellishments: Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Classic Circle Nestabilitie, Provo Craft D'vine Swirl EB Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponge, Dimensionals, Medium Jewelry Tag Punch, Linen Thread, Martha Stewart Screw Hole Punch

Thanks for stopping by today,

Hugs,

Clean & Simple Sketch 88 Challenge

Hello Friends,

Today's post is for the Clean and Simple Sketch 88 Challenge this week.  I have used some bleach to stamp the River Rock card and then stamped my images once the bleach was almost dry.  River Rock colour way is being re introduced as part of Stampin' Up's Colour Renovation later in the year.  Using the cutter tool I ruffed up the edges of the main image and then sponged it with Soft Suede.  I embossed the bottom of the base card with the new Polka Dot Embossing Folder. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Autumn Days, On Your Birthday
Card: Soft Suede, River Rock
Ink: Soft Suede
Markers: Real Red, Teaken with Teal
Embellishments: Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon
Tools: Cutter Tool, Bleach, Word Window Punch, Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Dimensionals, Spong
Thanks for taking a peek today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink Challenge #15 - Kiki and Spot

Hi there,
Today's post is for this weeks JAI #15 Sketch Challenge.  I have used this sweet image of Kiki and her puppy from CC Designs and the soon to be retired Taken With Teal card from Stampin Up. It was a fun card to make and a fabulous sketch.

Supplies:

Stamps: Kiki and Puppy Digi stamps from CC Designs, S/U's Framed with Love, Vintage Labels, Polka Dot BG

Card: Taken with Teal, Tempting Turquoise, Sahara Sand, Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black, Taken With Teal

Markers: Taken With Teal, Tempting Turquiose, Sahara Sand, More Mustard, Pink Pirouette, Pretty In Pink, Apricot Appeal

Embellishments: Ribbon, Pearls

Tools: Fiskers Apron Punch, Sizzlits 4 Pack Dies Lots of Tags, Big Shot, Polka Dots EB Folder, Dimensionals. Aqua Painter, Corner Rounder Punch

Thanks for stopping by today,

Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #21 - Mojo Monday #136

Hi there,

Today I have a cute little card  to show you using the Lots of Bots stamp set from the Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue.  I have used Makeesha's colour challenge and the Mojo Monday Sketch for this week.  I don't think I have made a circle card before, hope you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps: Lots of Bots Clear Mount Set

Card: Old Olive, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black

Markers: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Old Olive

Embellishments: Screw Brad, Mini Crystals, Metal Faceted Studs

Tools: Big Shot, Nestabilities Classic and Scalloped, Provo Craft Tiny Mosaic EB Folder, Curly Label Punch, Glue, Sponge, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Crop-a-dile

Thanks for stopping by today,

Hugs,

Monthly Calendar Challenge - May 2010 - Just Add Ink #14 - Just Add Vintage

Hi there,

Today's post is for my Monthly Calendar Challenge for May.  As Mother's Day is in May and maybe it's your Birthday, Anniversary or another special occasion it is always lovely to receive flowers so:

The theme for May is Say it With Flowers.

I designed my first calendar to fit in with the Just Add Ink #14 - Just Add Vintage challenge. 

It is the first time I have made these frilly flowers out of punches and I have used the Scallop Circle Punch and the Boho Blossom largest flower for the smaller flowers. For the larger flower I used 8 punched shapes and five for the smaller ones.  I pleated the kraft strip of designer paper and used the sewing machine to add some stitching. I stamped off the Medallion stamp once before stamping onto my card and sponged all the edges to add some age. 

Supplies:

Stamps:  Medallion, Vintage Vogue, Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel

Card and Paper:  Kraft, Very Vanilla, Brocade Blue, Bella Blue DP

Ink: Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Brocade Blue

Embellishments: Pearl Brad, Silver Brad, Pearl Buckle, Bluebird Ribbon (R)

Tools:  Big Shot, Labels 4 Nestabilities, Multi Mat, Sponge, Dimensionals, Scallop Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Computer and Printer

For my second calendar I used Flourishes Chrysanthemum's  from a set called "Calendar Set 3". I love to work with red and white as a colour theme.     

Supplies:

Stamps: Flourishes Calendar Set 3
Card:  Real Red, Whisper White
Ink:  Stazon Black
Markers: Real Red, Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue
Embellishments: Crystal Brad, Crystals, Real Red Ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Blossom Nestability, Computer and Printer, Crop-a-dile, Martha Stewart Arch Punch, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter
Unfortunately my challenge for April had no takers, so I intend to continue with my own calendars hoping to inspire some of you to join in.
I hope you have enjoyed my calendars for May, I enjoyed creating them, let me know if you like them. 

Happy Stamping,

Hugs,

Cotttage Garden Top Note Boxes

Hello friends,

For today I am showing the Top Note Die turned into a cute box.  These little boxes are very easy to make and you can find the tutorial in the Resource Section on Splitcoast Stampers.  I used the new Rich Razzleberry card, Polka Dot grossgrain ribbon and the Cottage Wall Designer Paper that matches the new In Colours for 2010.  I split the inside of one box turning it into two sections.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Cottage Garden, Butterfly Prints

Card and Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Cottage Wall DP

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Olive Green

Markers: Old Olive, Orchid Opulence

Embellishments:  Jumbo Brads, Polka Dot Grossgrain Ribbon, Silver Cord

Tools:  Big Shot, Top Note Die, Fiskars Paper Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Butterfly Punch, Small and Large Tag Punches, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Crop-a-dile, Dimensionals, Martha Stewart Hole Screw Punch

Thanks for stopping by, until next time...

Hugs,

ESAD Mother's Day Blog Hop - Asian Artistry

Good Morning everyone!
I hope you’re ready for today's ESAD Blog Hop! Better go grab yourself a cuppa as you’ll be hopping for a while! There are fifteen blogs in today's Mother's Day hop.
What is ESAD you say?
ESAD stands for Extra Special Australian (and New Zealand) Demonstrators and it is an online group just for Australian and New Zealand demonstrator's for Stampin’ Up!
We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends and wonderful blog visitors but we share our love for what we do with each other as Demonstrators. We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know how and cyberstamps and we are always there to help and support each other when its needed.
So if you are a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand then please feel free to click here to join our wonderful group.

Ok on with the Hop!!  You should have arrived from Jane Norrish's wonderful blog and her beautiful designs with Autumn Days.
I based my theme on the Asian Artistry clear mount stamp set. My lantern was an idea from the Paper Crafters Sampler April 2010 issue and Cherie Franklin. Thanks to Andrea Buckland and Melanie Schulenberg for helping me access the Sampler and my daughter Fiona for helping me make the roof of the lantern.  I resized the lantern to my own specifications, it is larger than the Paper Crafters lantern.  The base uses an A4 sheet of card and the roof uses an A5 sheet of card.  The two pillow boxes are made using the Top Note Die and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. The smaller one is a straight forward template cut with the die. The second one is made by folding the Designer Paper in half before cutting and placing it just below the end cutting line on one side.  I made the little lanterns with the Circle Circus stamp set. I wanted to use non traditional colours for my Asian theme and decided to go with one of the new Stampin' Up! In Colours Soft Suede combined with Sahara Sand and Antique Gold.  The idea was for a dramatic, elegant combination of projects and I love how they came together. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Asian Artistry, Circle Circus
Card and Paper: Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Metallic Gold, Autumn Traditions DP
Ink: Soft Suede
Embellishments: Gold Tassel, Gold Cord (R), Gold Organdy Ribbon (R), Soft Suede Grossgrain Ribbon
Tools: Scallop Edge Punch, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Fiskars Cutter and Scorer, Dimensionals, Sponge, 1" Circle Punch, Crimper, Small and Large Oval Punches
Don't forget to leave your comments on all the blogs and you could win  some of the Blog Candy, lots on offer this time.  Once you have completed the hop email Sharlene Torres (sharlene@hotmail.com) and let her know you have finished the hop and commented on all the blogs.
Now on with the hop, the next blog to visit is Keryn Campbell from New Zealand and her amazing designs with the Top Note Die.
There will be another ESAD Blog Hop for Mother's Day on the 29th April for the rest of the participants starting with Sharlene Meyer.
Hope you enjoyed my creations I just love to challenge myself to see what I can create.  Do stop by my blog again soon.
Happy Stamping!
Hugs,