The Lollipop Ladies Colour Challenge #11 Hey Jube! - Summer Surfin!

Hello Friends,

Today I have found a new challenge organised by The Lollipop Ladies.  I loved the bright colours of the jubes, it was a fun design to create although clean and simple. 

Supplies:

Stamps:  Just Surfing, Woodgrain BG

Card and Papers:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler

Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Poppy Parade,

Embellishments:  BakersTwine, Button

Tools: Pinking Scissors, Sponges, Dimensionals, Masking Medium, 1" Circle Punch

Thanks for looking in today,

Hugs,

Monthly Calendar Challenge January, 2011 - Scrap with Numbers

Hi Stamper's and Scrapper's,
It's a New Year and I am going to continue with my Monthly Calendar Challenge's and hopefully inspire all of you to join in.  One of my New Year resolutions is to create a monthly calendar for the whole year in 2011, I missed a couple of months last year but I made two calendars for most of the other months. This year I will aim to do one per month and therefore hopefully last the distance, but I need you to participate and spurr me on.

Rules for this year are to follow the theme for the month and do a 6" x 6" scrap page, link it to my Inlinkz domain from your blog or other source of publishing so that everyone can check them out.  The challenge will finish on the last day of each month at Midnight Western Australian time, Inlinkz will advise you when the link is closed. I am organising a Badge to advertise the challenge and a TopPick or Winners Badge, depending on the number of entries I receive.  As an added incentive I will offer Blog Candy at different times of the year, which will be open to everyone.

For January 2011 the theme is Numbers.  Just add some numbers wether it is in the form of a calendar or as part of your design. Can't wait to see what you come up with!!

For my January calendar I have created a vintage theme using numbers and time, which is a very traditional idea for the count down to the New Year and something that most of us stay up for just so we can Welcome in the New Year.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Sense of Time, Artistic Etchings
Card and Papers: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Shiny Metallic Silver, Newsprint DSP,
Ink:  Stazon Black, Basic Grey
Embellishments:  Brads, Metal Studs, Black Satin Ribbon
Tools:  Large Oval Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Timeless Junior Alphabet Dies, Dimensionals, Piercing Tool, Computer and Printer, 2 Way Glue Pen, Sponge, Jones Gloop Glue, Gelly Roll Pen, Cat's Calendar on Splitcoast Stampers Forum under Downloads, then Templates
Edited to Add: I display my calendars on a stand in the clear Page Protectors that SU have in their catalogue for the 6" x 6" Linen Post Albums.  If you refer to my post here I give details on how to make a stand with the dimensions. I do a page for each month throughout the year, the idea being that I hope to improve my scrappin skills.  Last years pages will be kept in a Linen Album for display purposes and ideas for workshop participants and some of them could be altered and photo's added.
The blog candy for January includes some clear stamps, stamp pad and ribbon and some cotton Bakers Twine which is all the craze at the moment in America. I just received my supply yesterday. So to be able to win the Candy Do a Calendar Page, become a Follower of my Blog, or leave a Comment on this Post.

I hope you can join in and have some fun scrappin!  If you want some more inspiration check out the other calendar's I designed last year. Thank's for visiting my blog.

Hugs,

Curtin Call Colour Challenge Act 63 - It's Time for a Cuppa

Hi,

Today's post is for this week's Curtin Call Act 63 colour challenge. I highlighted the coffee pot and cups with a Gelly Roll Pen, drew a circle around the edge of the Lacey Circle while the die cut was still in place and then sponged with Bashful Blue. To finish off my design I ruffled the satin ribbon.

Supplies:

Stamps: Morning Cup

Card and Paper:  Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Subtles

Ink: Stazon Black

Markers: Cajun Craze, Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip

Embellishments: Gelly Roll Pen, Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Perfect Polka Dots EB Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Masking Medium, Aqua painter, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #49 - Just Add Summer - Happy New Year!

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink challenge this week - Just Add Summer.  This challenge gave me the opportunity to use this image for the first time, ya' know one of those stamps you just had to have but hadn't quite got around to using. LOL.  I enjoyed using my markers and aquapainter to bring the image to life.  I  added some crystal effects to the cocktail glass and sunglasses. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Penny Black Margaret Sherry Collection 2089L Beach Hammock, S/U's Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card: So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black
Markers: Baja Breeze, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Blushing Bride, Tangerine Tango, Certainly Celery, Pear Pizzazz, River Rock, Sahara Sand, So Saffron, More Mustard, Daffodil Delight, Basic Grey, Cherry Cobbler
Embellishments: So Saffron Grossgrain Ribbon
Tools: Aqua Painter, Crystal Effects, White Gel Pen, Scallop Trim Border, Pinking Scissors
Thank's for poppin in today.
Happy New Year!!
Hugs,

Keira's 3rd Birthday

Hello Stampers,
I am posting my Grand-daughter Keira's 3rd Birthday card.  Keira's birthday is on Boxing Day, the day after Christmas.  We gave her a swing set for Christmas and her Birthday so I designed the Easel card with that in mind. I created the cloud effect by using a scallop circle shape and sponging approximately half way around and then moving the template often.

Supplies:

Stamps: Magnolia Swing, Girl and Cat
Card: Elegant Eggplant, Lavender Lace, Whisper White, Old Olive
Ink:  Bashful Blue, Lavender Lace, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery
Embellishments: Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Scalloped and Classic Circle Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Doily Punch, Martha Stewart Grass Punch, Dimensionals, Sponge, Computer and Printer, S/U's Scallop Circle Punch
Thanks for poppin' by today.
Hugs,

Curtin Call Colour Challenge Act 62 - Surfin' Dude

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Curtin Call colour challenge this week.  I love the gorgeous colour combination, and this is the first time I have participated in this challenge.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Seaworthy, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Early Espresso

Embellishments: Pear Pizzazz Ribbon

Tools:  Big Shot, Provocraft Divine Swirls EB Folder, Pinking Scissors, Pinking Circles Nestabilities, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Cutter Kit, Dimensionals

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #48 - Vintage Bride

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Sketch challenge #48. I love working with this image and decided on a  vintage design.

Supplies:

Stamps: Lucy's Stamps 1152LK Thinking,  S/U's Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card:  Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Early Espresso, Stazon Timber Brown, Blush Blossom Marker

Re-Inkers: Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz

Embellishments:  Cream Lace and Pearls, Early Espresso Satin Ribbon

Tools:  Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Moden Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Dimensionals, Sponge, Jewel Picker, Aqua Painter,

Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas celebrations.  Thank's for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

Christmas Gifts

Hi there,
I made these gifts for family members for Christmas.  I made the box big enough to hold three Ferrero Rocher chocolates.  I started to use directions from mafercreations and found that the box wasn't large enough, so I redesigned it.  I designed them to hold cash or a gift card.

Supplies:

Stamps: Perfect Punches
Card and Papers: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White, Holiday Treasurers DSP, I Wish Scrappin Kit, Christmas Cocoa DSP, Clear Acetate
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Real Red
Embellishments: Satin Ribbon,
Tools: Fiskars Cutter and Scoring Tool, Dimensionals, Double Sided Tape, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Round Tab Punch, Corner Round Punch, Slit Punch
Thanks for stopping by today.
I am off to celebrate Christmas with our Family, be back in a few days.  May you have a safe and happy Festive Season.
Hugs,

Christmas Top Note Gift Box

Hello Friends,
I made 20 of these little gift boxes for a friends Christmas table.  She requested them in bright non traditional colours.  I think they turned out really nice, first time I have made them. Thank's to Ngaire for giving us the sample at our Stamperoo's Stamp Camp.

Supplies:

Stamps: Season of Joy
Card and Papers: S/U's Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Brights and Subtles, Various card, colours to match each box, Whisper White, Paper Pak #1 Gift Bags
Ink: Various colours to match Designer Papers
Embellishments: Various Stampin Up Ribbons, Satin and Grossgrain,
Tools: Big Shot, Fiskars Cutter, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Double Sided Tape
Thank's for poppin in today.
Hugs,

Christmas Ornaments

Hello Friends,
Today I have another Christmas card to share with you that I made using the "Welcome Christmas" stamp set and the Ornament Punch.

Supplies:

Stamps: Welcome Christmas, Season of Joy, Delightful Decorations

Card: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Versamark

Embellishments: Mini Star Crystal, S/U Jewel Basic Rhinestones, Silver Cord (R)

Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Christmas Ornaments EB Folder, Martha Stewart Layered Arches, Ornament Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals, Jone's Tones Gloop Glue, Sponge, White EB Powder, Heat Tool

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Christmas Owl

Hi there,
For today's post I am featuring a card I started last Christmas and ran out of time to finish, LOL so here it is completed.

Supplies:

Stamps: Inkadinkadoo Owl, S/U Season of Joy

Card: Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink: Night of Navy

Embellishments: Crystals, Stickles

Tools: Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Large and Scallop Oval Punches, Martha Stewart Snowflake, Sponge, Provo Craft Die Cutting Machine, Provo Craft Snowflakes EB Folder, Dimensionals

Thanks for poppin in today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #47 - Blue Bird

Hi Stampers,

Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge this week. The colours were a little challenging until I found an image that would work with them and then it came together easily.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's A Flower for all Seasons, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Itty Bitty Bits

Card and Papers:  Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight, Riding Hood Red, Tempting Turquoise, Print Patterns DSP - Brights

Ink: Basic Grey, Riding Hood Red, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise

Embellishments: Hemp Twine, Corduroy Basic Grey Buttons

Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Classic Circle Nestabilities, Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Scallop Trim Border, Dimensionals, Aquapainter, Glue Dot

Thanks for stopping by today,

Hugs,

Christmas Cards 2010

Hello everyone,
For today I want to show you one of the Christmas Card designs I made for family and friends this year. I have used the beautiful Christmas Cocoa Designer Paper for these cards. My selection shows how each different designer paper provides a very different look to your design even if you use the same layout. Enjoy!!

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Welcome Christmas
Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Whisper White, Real Red, Christmas Cocoa DSP
Ink: Soft Suede, Real Red Marker and Soft Suede Marker
Embellishments: Mini Red Star Crystals, S/U Jewel Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Satin Ribbon
Tools: Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Dimensionals
Thanks for taking a peek today.
Hugs,

Birthday Present Gift Card Holder

Hi there,
Today's post was made for my DH's birthday's this week. I cased the idea from Vicki at http://itsastampthing-vicki.blogspot.com/2010/11/gift-card-holder.html.  I placed the punched bow on the outside and secured it with the brad, placed my sentiment at the bottom and to seal the top down I used the 2 way glue pen. If you let the glue dry and then seal it is re-sealable and does not stick permanetly.

Supplies:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, DS Paper Pattern Pack-Subtles, Elegant Soiree DSP
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Embellishments: Brad
Tools: Fiskers Cutter and Embossing Tool, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Small and Large Oval Punches
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

It's A Boy - Curtis Graham

Hi Friends,
I made today's card for our Son and his Wife for the birth of our first Grandson, Curtis Graham.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Fly Away
Card and Paper: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Unknown DSP
Ink: Stazon Black, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue
Embellishments: 1/8" Certainly Celery Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Clouds Die Papertrey Ink, Cutter Kit Tool, Dimensionals, Creative Moments Cutting Pattern, Cutter and Mat, 1/4" Circle Punch (R), Computer and Printer, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thank's for poppin in today.
Hugs,

ESAD-SU - Summer Mini Catalogue Blog Hop December 2010

Hello Stampers,
Today I am show casing some of the new items available in the Summer Mini that runs from 1st December 2010 to 31st March, 2011 with the other Demonstrators from ESAD - SU (Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators including New Zealand Demonstrators for Stampin' Up!).  If you are an Australian or New Zealand Demonstrator and would like to join this online group go to the website here.  We 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.
You might have arrived from the very talented Steph Gray's blog, or just joined the hop here, there are Thirteen Demonstrators on the Blog Hop so enjoy the ride.
My first projects are themed on Love, Anniversary, Wedding and Valentine.  I have used the Love Defined and Itty Bitty Bits stamp and punch sets for my cards.  Also the new Textured Expressions Plate "Square Lattice" and the Pinking Hearts Border Punch.

Supplies:

Stamps: Love Defined, Itty Bitty Bits, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card: Real Red, Whisper White, Metallic Silver,

Ink: Real Red

Embellishments: White and Real Red Grossgrain, Crystals, White Striped Organdy Ribbon, Ric Rac

Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Polka Dot EB Folder, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punches, Heart Nestabilities, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch,  Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Small Heart Punch, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool,

I am also featuring the "Tooth Fairy" stamp in a collection for a little girl.

 I used a retired Stampin' Up! Door Hanger, but it would be easy to create your own. The Fairy is made using mostly Stampin' Up! punches. I found the sentiments on the internet and changed the verse on my computer to suit my projects. 

Door Hanger Verse:

Dear Tooth Fairy

My tooth fell out,

It's no longer there.

You will find it under

my pillow tonight.

I give it to you

To handle with care.

The container to put the lost tooth into is a recycled Stampin' Up! button container that I have decorated inside and out. I cut the flowers using the Scallop Circle punch. I had to have a few goes to make it work as my punch only cut properly on one side. I then cut around the shape so I could twist the felt into a flower. I stitched these together with a needle and thread. I did try using a die and the Big Shot for the top of the lid and it worked much better.

 

The Verse reads; In this container you will find a teeny, tiny tooth of mine so while I sleep where dreams are made, let's see if you can make a trade.

The "Tooth Fairy" stamp became a broach. I used the door handle piece that was removed from the door hanger as my base.

Supplies:

Stamps: Tooth Fairy
Card and Papers: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack Subtles, Vellum, Metallic Gold
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Stazon Black, Craft White, Blusing Bride, Blush Blossom, So Saffron, Black Marker
Embellishments: Felt, Pretty In Pink Satin Ribbon, Pink Pirouette 1 1/4" Wide Ribbon,
Tools: Computer and Printer, 1" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punches, 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, 2 3/8 Scallop Circle Punch,
Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you have enjoyed my projects.  Now your off to visit the gorgeous creations of Amy Buchanan.
Happy Stamping.
Hugs,