Pals Paper Arts #76 Inkspiration Vallentines - Be Mine

Hi there,

Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week. I hand embossed the white background with an embossing tool and the Fiskars Heart embossing sheet.  I stamped the string of hearts as a background on the main focal point and created the hearts by following Valita Reynolds tutorial here.  I love how Valita created the sexy cleverage on the Lady heart.  Ruffeld up some matching ribbon and embossed the two hearts for the sentiment.  A fun card for Valentine's.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Love Defined, Two Step Stampin Sweet Talk (R)
Card: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Blush Blossom
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Craft White
Embellishments: Fine Glitter, Pearl, Mini Brad, Ribbon
Tools: White EB Powder, Heat Tool, Sponges, Sponge Daubers, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Large Heart Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Fiskars Heart Embossing Sheet, Embossing Tool, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Double Sided Tape, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Glue Dot
Thank's for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #51 - Just Add Monochrome - Vintage Suede

Hi friends.
Today's card is for the Just Add Ink challenge this week, Just Add Monochrome.  For the petals I stamped the flourish on River Rock and then stamped the petal shape on top and cut them out.  The 1" circle in the middle was made by applying double sided tape and then winding the Hemp around in a circle until it was covered. Most of the elements were sponged with Soft Suede.

Supplies:

Stamps: Friends 24/7, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card: Soft Suede, River Rock, Crumb Cake, Acetate
Ink: Soft Suede, Stazon Timber Brown
Embellishments: Linen Thread, Soft Suede
Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Top Note Die, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Sponge
Thank's for poppin in today.
Hugs,

Curtin Call Colour Challenge Act 64 - Flying High

Hello stampers,
Today's post is for the Curtin Call Colour Challenge this week.  At first I was unsure how I was going to put this colour combination together and kept thinking a boat and sea scene and when I checked the photo again I saw the pine trees and everything fell into place, so here is my card.

Supplies:

Stamps: Kaisercraft Mini Clear Stamps Aeroplane, S/U On Your Birthday, Lovely as a Tree

Card and Papers: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Always Artichoke, Paper Patterns Prints Stack DSP - Brights

Ink: Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Pacific Point

Embellishments: Marina Mist Ribbon, Travel Case Charm

Tools: Big Shot, Classic Circles and Scalloped Circles Nestabilities, Clouds Die Papertrey Ink, Sponge, Dimensionals, Embossing Tool Fiskars Cutter, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Thanks for poppin in today.

Hugs,

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #52 - Circle of Flowers

Hi there,
Today's card is for the Inkspiration Colour challenge this week.  I made a CAS card, I love how it turned out.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Just Believe, Punch Bunch 

Card: Riding Hood Red, Peach Parfait, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Peach Parfait, Baja Breeze

Embellishments: Peach Parfait Ribbon, Brads

Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Corner Rounder Punch

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts Celebrity Colour Challenge #76 - 70th Birthday

Hi Stampers,
Today I have made an Easel card for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week and my Sister In Law's 70th Birthday.  I embossed the main image on watercoloured paper, watercoloured the main images and cut the flowers out.  I used Versamark and the Black Stazon stamp pad to emboss the image. The base has been embossed with two different embossing folders.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Growing Green, Warmest Regards (R), Papertrey Birthday Bash Sentiments
Card and Papers: Watercolour, Greenhouse Gala DSP, Perfect Plum, Very Vanilla
Ink: Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum, Pear Pizzazz, Versamark, Stazon Black
Embellishments: Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, Pearls, Taylored Expressions Mini Crystals
Tools: Aqua painter, Big Shot, Sizzix Finial Press EB Folder, Sizzix Square Lattice EB Folder, Nestabilies Trio Tags, Dimensionals, Provo Craft Harmony Alphabet and Numbers, Jones Gloop Glue, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, 2 Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Martha Stewart Botanical Scallop Border Punch, Pinking Scissors, Computer and Printer, Heat Tool, Clear EB Powder
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Joan's Garden Challenge #1 - Feathered Friends

Hello Friends,
Today I have made a card for Joan's Garden's challenge this week. 
Joan challenged us to create a card using;:
1. Some sort of Animal - I used S/U's Bliss and Aviary Bird stamps
2. A Floral Back Ground - Floral background from Sullivans Scrap Booking for Magical Moments Paper Pad
3. Do something out of your comfort zone. Had a go at the Shabby Chic style. I find it difficult to add lots of embellishments 
4. Use a Die. S/U's Lots of Tags Die

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Bliss, Avairy
Card and Paper: Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla, Sullivan's Scrap Booking for Magical Moments DSP
Ink: Soft Suede, River Rock
Embellishments: Pearls, Button,  Lace, Satin Ribbon, Paper Doily, Sewing Machine Stitching
Tools: Big Shot, Lots of Tags Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Bow Easy, Sewing Machine, Cutter Tool, Needle and Crochet Cotton, Dimensionals, Sponges, Jewel Picker, Tweezers
Thank's for taking a peek today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #50 - Flying HIgh

Hello Friends,
Today's card is for the Just Add Ink colour challenge this week.  I enjoyed using the colour combination and this fun card came together nicely.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink Up, Up and Away, Tiny Tags

Card: Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz

Ink:  Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Elegant Eggplant, Pear Pizzazz

Embellishments:  Baker's Twine

Tools: Big Shot, Balloon and Cloud Dies Papertrey Ink, Sponges, Dimensionals, Jewelry Tag Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Thanks for poppin in today.

Hugs,

SC314 - There's a Cat on my Couch

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge this week.  I was surfing the Internet recently and came accross this colour combination for a Valentine Day's card.  I loved the colours together and thought it would work for my card today.  Let me know if you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - On My Couch Additions

Card and Papers:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Rose Red, S/U Patterns Prints DSP (R)

Ink: Rose Red, Stazon Black, Craft White

Embellishments: Pearls, White Satin Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Couch Die Papertrey Ink, Bow Easy, Pinking Scissors, White EB Powder, Heat Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot

Thank's for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

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,