Freshly Made Sketches #10 - In The Jungle

Happy Monday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  It took me a while to find an image to make this sketch work and I changed my mind a number of times, but it came together in the end.   

 

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Zoo Review, Inspired by Nature, Papertrey Ink Birthday Bash Sentiments
Card and Papers:  Always Artichoke, So Saffron, More Mustard, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Print - Regals
Ink:  Stazon Black, So Saffron, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz
Embellishments:  Always Artichoke Denim Ribbon, Brads
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Blender Pen, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players #72 - Fly Like A Bird

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Colour Challenge this week hosted by LeAnne. The colours would make a lovely Christmas card but I decided to try something different and I wanted to use a Beveled Window Pane on a project.   I stamped the background using Versamark and clear embossing powder. The edges are sponged and I stitched around the card with my sewing machine.  The strips of Designer Paper for the bottom edge were punched with the Scallop Border Punch. I stamped the perched birds from Clearly for You with Riding Hood Red and used the flourish as a backdrop in River Rock. The Window Pane is held in place with Mini Glue Dots and ribbon.  I stamped Happy Birthday and attached it with the Always Artichoke brads.





Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Clearly For You, Forever Young, Under The Big Top
Card and Papers:  Always Artichoke, River Rock, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Pack Regals, DSP Apple Cider (R)
Ink:  Versamark, River Rock, Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke,
Embellishments:  Always Artichoke Seam Binding Ribbon, Beveled Window Panes, Linen Thread, Brads
Tools:  Decorative Label Punch, Scallop Border Punch  Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dots, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponges, Sewing Machine, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Clear EB Powder, Martha Stewart Screw Punch, Mat Pack, Pinking Scissors
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

CCMC #174 - Christmas Pudding

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge this week. 

 



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Petite Pairs,
Card and Papers:  Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Real Red, Christmas Cocoa DSP (R),  Ski Slope DSP (R)
Ink:  Real Red, Old Olive
Embellishments: Button, Dazzling Diamonds, Bakers Twine
Tools: 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Square Lattice EB Folder, Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Sizzix Scalloped Circle Die, 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dots, Sponges, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Scoring Tool
Thanks' for dropping in today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #92 - Just Add A Tag or Bookmark- Christmas Tags

Hi everyone,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink - Just Add A Tag or Bookmark this week.  I loved this challenge, wanted to do more of them and have a go at the Bookmark too. 

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Contempo Christmas, Jolly Bingo Bits, Studio G Kolette Hall

Card and Papers:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Old Olive Textured, Chocolate Chip, Holiday Treasures DSP (R), Ski Slope (R)

Ink:  Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Old Olive, Real Red

Embellishments:  Star Brad, Twine, Cherry Cobbler and Pear Pizzazz Ribbon Seam Binding, Pearl

Tools:  Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Tag Die, Sizzix Oval Dies, Multi Mat, 2 Step Bird Builder Punch, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Sponges, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks' for dropping in today.

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe #106 - Saffron Blush

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  I have created a shadow by using the Basic Grey behind the Blushing Bride Lace Strip.  Sponged around the flowers and butterfly and coloured in the circles on the flourish  with a Gelly Roll Pen.  The leaves have been embossed with the Square Lattice embossing folder.

 

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Creative Elements, Petite Pairs

Card:  Basic Grey, So Saffron, Blushing Bride, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Grey, So Saffron, Blushing Bride

Embellishments: Gelly Roll Pen,

Tools: Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Big Shot, Sizzix Swirls Scribbles Die, Little Leaves Die, Square Lattice EB Folder, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Sponges, 2 Way Glue Pen, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch

Thanks for visiting today,

Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #118 - Shades of Latte

Happy Monday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts Colour Challenge this week.  I saw this card by Bronwyn Eastley and liked the way she had used the strips of Designer Paper, rounded the corners and the flower, so using those ideas here is my card.  Similar but quite different. Thanks' for the inspiration Bronwyn.  I have embossed the Very Vanilla layer and snipped the petals of the bottom two layers into the middle so the petals are more flexible.  I used my bone folder and fingers to shape the petals of the flower and used a dimensional between each layer.  I added the Scribble Swirls and the Champagne Stampin Glitter for the finishing touches.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Creative Elements
Card and Papers:  Soft Suede, River Rock, Very Vanilla, DSP Paper Pack - Neutrals
Ink: Early Espresso
Embellishments:  Stampin Glitter Champagne Glass
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Blossom Party Die, Fun Flowers Die, Scribbles Swirls Die, Martha Stewart Swirling Lace Border Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Glue, Computer and Printer, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players #71 - Let's Bake

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players "Let's Get Cooking" Challenge this week and my first Guest Designer project.  I literally went with the baking theme from the title and used the recipe we were given.  You are able to please yourself with what you create for the challenge so long as you use the listed items somehow within your project you will be "Cooking with Gas" as they say. So get your supplies and check out the Design Team's projects for some inspiration and come and join in the fun, we would love to see your design.

 
This card was featured on Paper Punch Addiction on 6th November, 2011.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Vintage Labels (R)

Card and Papers:  Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Basic Grey, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Vellum Domestic Goddess DSP

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral

Embellishments: Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Printed Designer Label In Colour Brads, Dazzling Diamonds

Tools:  Crimper, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Build A Cupcake Punch, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Circle Nestability, 2 3/8" Circle Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #9 - Santa

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge this week created by fellow Australian Tui Nathan. I purchased the Santa stamp recently and was waiting for the opportunity to use it, thanks' Tui for a great sketch.  I have kept it Clean and Simple to let the image shine.  I stamped the Holly and Berries a couple of times with Wild Wasabi and Poppy Parade, cut them out and scored the leaves to give them more definition. The Whisper White Mat has been embossed with the Polka Dot Embossing Folder. 



Supplies:
Stamps: Flourishes Santa, I Believe, S/U's Petite Pairs
Card:  Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Poppy Parade
Ink:  Wild Wasabi, Poppy Parade, Adirondack Caramel,
Embellishments: Poppy Parade Stitched Ribbon,
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Pinking Scissors
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Perfect Sentiments #5 - Thanksgiving Roast Turkey

Hello there,
Today's post is for this weeks Perfect Sentiments Challenge. We were to do a Thanksgiving card with Brads or Eyelets.  Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Australia, so it took me a while to come up with a design.  I made the Turkey with punches following a tutorial by Lyn Pratt.  I used the free sentiment on the inside of my card.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Forever Young
Card and Paper:  Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Bella Rose DSP (R)
Ink:  Stazon Black, More Mustard, Soft Suede
Embellishments:  White Twine, Silver Cord, Black Brads, S/U Gingham Black (R)
Tools:  Scallop Edge Border Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Owl Builder Punch, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Computer and Printer, Sponge
We have been busy taking care of Kaela and Jessica our Grand daughter's early in the week for a few days and today we went to Grand Parent's day at Kaela's school in Perth so I have not been able to do many challenges this week but hopefully I will be on track this week.

Kaela and Myself at Grand Parent's Day

Thanks' for popping in today.

Hugs,

Exciting News!!

I have some exciting news I have been selected as a Guest Designer for November over at The Paper Players Blog and just received my Guest Designer Badge.  I will be posting my first card as Guest Designer on the 6th of November, so hop on over and check out the challenges.

Thanks' for visiting,
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #8 - Joy to the World

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  I embossed the Image with White Embossing Powder and coloured it with Perfect Pearls and my Aqua Painter.  I set the Perfect Pearls with a light spray of Hairspray.  Love the effect of the Perfect Pearls on the Night of Navy card, the colour is so intense and shiny.  I matted the main image with Whisper White to make it stand out from the rest of the card and mounted it on Dimensionals. I dry embossed the Night of Navy background and then coloured the dots with my Signo Gel Pen to carry the star theme through a bit more. 

This card was awarded a Perfect Princess Award this week at Freshly Made Sketches.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's City of David
Card and Papers:  Night of Navy, Whisper White, DSP Unknown Gift from a Friend
Ink:  Versamark, Stazon Black, Signo White Gel Pen
Embellishments: Perfect Pearls Powder, Star Brad
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Small Oval Punch, Spellbinders Classic Oval and Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, Embossing Buddy, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Aqua Painter, Hairspray, Computer and Printer, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

CR84FN #41 - CCMC HOL #5 - Welcome Baby

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the CR84FN Colour Challenge and Create With Connie and Mary Holiday Sketch Challenge.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Elebration, Little Additions
Card and Papers:  Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Daffodil Delight, Basic Grey, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue
Embellishments:  Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Scalloped Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Oval Punch (R), Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot
Thanks' for dropping in today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players #69 and CCMC #173 - Cuckoo Clock

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Sketch Challenge and the Create With Connie and Mary Colour Challenge.  I stamped the clock three times, cut it out and layered the clock frame and then the dial on dimensionals. Punched out the leaves and flowers, embossed the Baja leaves and added the pearls to the centres.  For the sentiment I shortened it using the Word Window Punch. 

 
This card was awarded the Cut Above Award at The Paper Players this week and the Winners Badge from Create With Connie and Mary.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Forever Young, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Papers:  Island Indigo, Baja Breeze, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles

Ink: Stazon Black, Rich Razzleberry

Embellishments: Pearls

Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Bird Builder Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Word Window Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,