The Play Date Cafe #113 - For The Newlyweds

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week. I made a flower using the Flower Folds Die and the Itty Bitty Flower Punch for a different flower centre. I punched out the Scallop Dotted Ribbon in Very Vanilla and then cut it in half to make the border on the vertical piece of Designer Paper.  I used the new Velvet Ribbon and some Pearls as the Finishing Touches. I think the colours are stunning and I really love how this card came together, so soft and pretty.

This cards was featured on Paper Punch Addiction on 21/1/2012.

This card was chosen as one of the Fab 4 at The Play Date Cafe this week.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's En Francais BG, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card and Papers: Sage Shadow (R), Very Vanilla, Soft Sky (R), Kaisercraft Party Animals DSP
Ink: Crumb Cake, Sage Shadow, Soft Sky,
Finishing Touches:  Very Vanilla Velvet Ribbon, Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Petals A Plenty EB Folder, Sponges, Sizzix Flower Folds Die, Blossom Petals Builder Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Itty Bitty Flower Punch, Dry Embossing plus Mat, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Mini Glue Dot, Gas Lighter Tool to Seal Ribbon, Word Window Punch
Thanks' for popping in today.
Hugs,

The Friday Mashup #40 - Happy Birthday to You!

Hi Friends,
I can now reveal that I have been asked to be one of the January Guest Designer's for The Friday Mashup Challenges. A big thank you to the Design Team for giving me the opportunity to join them.
So come and join in the fun and have a go at this week's Mashup challenge.
The "Mashup" Challenge:
1. Make a "Birthday" project.
2. Or Make a project using "Pastels".
3. Or "Mash It Up" and create a "Birthday project using Pastels".
I used Ranger Perfect Pearls as my Pastels and coloured the car from Stampin' Up's Need For Speed Stamp Set. I framed the focal point using the Top Note Die and Oval Dies for the frame. I crimped the Crumb Cake with a Crimper and then draged the Early Espresso Stamp Pad over it and sponged the edges. For the Sentiment I mixed Perfect Pearls and Clear Embossing Powder together and heat set it with my Heat Tool. I used Bakers Twine, a Button and Shiny Gold Pearls as my Finishing Touches.

I tried to capture the shine on the car from the Perfect Pearls and this photo shows it best.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Need for Speed, Curly Cute
Card and Papers: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Whisper White, DSP Well Worn
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue, Versamark, Ranger Forever Blue Perfect Pearls, Ranger Sunflower Sparkle Perfect Pearls
Finishing Touches:  Early Espresso Bakers Twine, Button, Shiny Gold Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Top Note Die, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Nestabilities, Sponges, Crimper, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Aqua Painter
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #16 - Trendy Trees

Happy Friday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  I went with a natural, rustic theme to go with the trees. 

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

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Trendy Trees, Itty Bitty Bits, Under The Big Top
Card and Papers: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Stack - Brights Collection, Packing Box Card
Ink: Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, White Craft Ink
Finishing Touches: Spiral Clip, Early Espresso Scallop Dots Ribbon
Tools:  Large Tag Punch, Extra Large Tag Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Cutter Tool, Sewing Machine, Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #99 - Just Add Fancy Packaging - Is It Gucci?

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the current Just Add Ink Challenge - Just Add Packaging.  I have a few Birthday's coming up soon so I made these fabulous handbags using the gorgeous Mocha Morning Designer Paper.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Terrific Tags (R)
Card and Papers:  Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Mocha Morning DSP
Ink: Crumb Cake
Finishing Touches: Creative Charms Brad, Silver Cord
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Fun Flowers Die, Sizzix Blossom Party Die, Large Tag Punch, Extra Large Tag Punch, Computer and Printer, 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Sticky Strip, Water and Spray Bottle, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Terrific Tags (R)
Card and Papers: Basic Black, Whisper White, Mocha Morning DSP
Ink: Black Pen
Finishing Touches: Creative Charms Brad, Silver Cord
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Fun Flowers Die, Sizzix Blossom Party Die, Large Tag Punch, Extra Large Tag Punch, Computer and Printer, 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Sticky Strip, Water and Spray Bottle, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

The Friday Mashup #38 - Birthday Girl

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Friday Mashup Sketch Challenge #38. We were to follow the Sketch and or include Water colouring.  I did both parts of the Challenge. 



Supplies:

Stamps: My Favourite Things - Pure Innocence Something Special Just for You, S/U's Curly Cute
Card and Papers: Poppy Parade Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, DSP Everyday Enchantment
Ink:  Stazon Black, Poppy Parade, Gelly Roll Pen
Markers: Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, Blush Blossom
Embellishments: Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon, Heart Brads, Mini Crystal Heart, Mini Flower Crystals
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Top Note Die, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Aqua Painter, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #99 - Just Add Fancy Packaging - Elf and Santa Hat Boxes

Hello Everyone,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Challenge this week to Just Add Fancy Packaging.  I made a few of these Santa Hat Boxes as Christmas Presents this year and filled them with cards and tags and gave them all away.  I hadn't tried an Elf Hat so here it is and I made another Santa Hat too.  I also made an Elf and Santa Tag out of punches to attach to them.  If you check out this post you can find out a bit more about them.  They are a quick and easy project to make.

These boxes were given an Honourable Mention this week at Just Add Ink.

Supplies:

Card:  Old Olive, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer, Blush Blossom, Real Red
Ink:  Old Olive, Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand, White Gel Pen
Finishing Touches:  Old Olive Gross grain Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds, 8mm Brads
Tools:  Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Crop-a-dile, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Sticky Strip, Velcro Dot

Elf Tag
Face and Hat - Full Heart Punch,
Hat Trim - Modern Label Punch,
Ears - Bird Builder Punch,
White Part of Eyes - 1/2" Circle Punch,
Eyes, Nose, Pompom on Hat - Circle Punch Itty Bitty Shapes,
2 Way Glue Pen,
Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand, Old Olive Markers
Blushing Bride Stamp Pad
Sponge
2 Way Glue Pen
Dazzling Diamonds
Old Olive Marker

Santa Tag
Beard - Ornament Punch
Hat and White Rim - Wide Oval Punch
Face - Large Oval Punch
Moustache - Bird Builder Punch
Nose - Itty Bitty Circle Shapes Punch
Eyes - 1/4" Circle Punch
Pompom on Hat - 1/2" Circle Punch
Big Shot, Provo Craft Divine Swirls EB Folder,
Blushing  Bride Stamp Pad
Sponge
2 Way Glue Pen
Dazzling Diamonds
Cherry Cobbler Marker

Thank You for visiting my blog and to those lovely people that leave wonderful comments and inspire me to keep creating. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Wishing you all a safe, healthy and prosperous 2012.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #15 - Coral Butterfly

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the current challenge at Freshly Made Sketches.  I used Stampin' Up's soon to be released Fresh Vintage Stamp Set and the new Designer Papers called Everyday Enchantment from the Sale-a-bration catalogue.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Fresh Vintage, Create a Cupcake
Card and Papers:  Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, DSP Everyday Enchantment
Ink:  Lucky Limeade, Crumb Cake,
Markers: Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Riding Hood Red
Finishing Touches: Alcohol and Champagne Shimmer Paint Mix, Pearls, Calypso Coral Everyday Enchantment Organdy Ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Butterflies Die, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch,  Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Sponges
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players Challenge #76 - Love

Hi Folks,
Today's post is for the current Paper Players Colour Challenge. I wanted to try something a bit different for today's card so I made a window card.  I lined up my heart cut outs without any problems and embossed the very vanilla panel on the front.  The Decorative label base is gold embossed and I used some brushed metallic gold as an added accent above the ribbon.  The three shiny gold Pearls are the finishing touch.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's You Are Loved
Card and Papers: Very Vanilla, Brushed Metallic Gold, Cherry Cobbler, DSP Patterns Stack - Regals Collection
Ink:  Versamark, Cherry Cobbler
Finishing Touches: Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dots Ribbon, Shiny Gold Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Classic Heart Nestabilities, Classic Scalloped Heart Nestabilities, Decorative Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Sizzix Scribbles Swirls Die, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Perfect Sentiments #11 - Anniversary + Inspiration Photo and Create With Connie and Mary #181 - Two Hearts

Hi Friends,
Todays post is for the Perfect Sentiments Challenge to make an Anniversary card and Create With Connie and Mary Colour Challenge this week.  The colours we were to use are Whisper White amd Silver Glimmer.  I used heat and dry embossing and a few punches and the Big Shot with some embossing folders.

This card was featured on Paper Punch Addiction on 28/12/2011.

This card was awarded a Perfect Three at Perfect Sentiments.

I used the string of silver embossed hearts to mimic the blinds and awnings, and embossing to pick up on the fancy chairs and seatcovers, the crystals to represent the chandelier and the main colour of white for my inspiration.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Love Defined (R), Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card:  Whisper White, Silver Glimmer

Ink:  Versamark

Finishing Touches:  Whisper White Organdy Ribbon, Crystals

Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Full Heart Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Embossing Buddy, Silver EB Powder, Heat Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #99 - Christmas Money Holders

Hi Friends,
For today's post I am showing you some Money Holders that I made for Christmas for Family members and the Just Add Ink Challenge - Just Add Fancy Packaging this week.  They are very quick and easy to make for a last minute gift.  I cut my card base at 7" x 6 1/2" and scored  across the longer side at 2 3/4" and 5 3/4".  I then punched the edge and cut the Designer Paper for the front at 2 3/8" x 6 3/8". I sponged the punched edge with Craft White and Gold Pigment Inks and then embossed the Merry Christmas on the front.  The Belly Band is 1 5/16" x 7" scored at 3 3/16" and 6 3/16" approximately.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Occasional Greetings (R)

Card and Papers: Basic Black, Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, Gold Metallic, Mocha Morning DSP, I Wish Simply Scrappin Kit (R)

Ink:  Versamark

Tools: Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Gold and White EB Powders, Sponges, 1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Oval Punch, Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Dble Sided Tape

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Hope you have a fabulous time celebrating with Family and Friends, stay safe and I will be back after Christmas.

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Santa's Hat Box

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is to show you this very cute Santa's Hat box that I made to give to some family and friends.  I found the tutorial on Fran Sabad's blog.  I intend to fill it with cards and tags, but it would be fabulous for chocolates, stamping goodies etc.  I did alter the outside layer measurements to fit the C6 envelopes, made it higher (6 5/8" instead of 5 3/4") than the original and added some of the new Glitter Card for the Pompom.  Also the second diagram of instructions I think the width measurement for the box should be 4 3/4" instead of 4" as stated, because in the notes Fran mentions that piece of card as being 4 3/4" x 12".  Hope that makes sense!! I did have some 12" x 12" card on hand, but you could use A4 card to make the box.  I only used the 12" x 12" for the box on the inside.

 

Supplies:

Card:  Real Red, Whisper White
Embellishments: Silver Glitter Card, Real Red Gross grain Ribbon, Silver Brads, Silver Cord
Tools:  1 3/8" Circle Punch, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Ruler, Pencil, Dble Sided Tape, Velcro Tab
Hope you like it. 
Thanks' for dropping in today.
Hugs,

Tags for Christmas

Hello Friends,
Just popping in to show you some Christmas tags I made for our presents this year.  I am working on our Christmas presents at the moment, might have a box to show tomorrow.  Probably won't get around to any challenges this week, but you never know.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink Bells and Boughs, Signature Christmas, S/U's Winter Post

Card:  Whisper White

Ink:  Real Red, Old Olive

Finishing Touches: Red Satin Ribbon, Crystals, Pearls

Tools: Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Tags Sale #1 Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Glue Dot

When I start my design process I will quite often trial a couple of different formats so in the end I went with the Tag with the One Bell and the Two Bells is a one off.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Snowflakes (R), Teeny Tiny Tags, Petite Pairs

Card:  Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  White Craft, Stazon Black

Finishing Touches:  Dazzling Diamonds

Tools:  Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Tags Sale #1 Die, In The Meadow Die, Embossing Buddy, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

For these tags I used two different sentiments.

Thanks' for visiting today.

Hugs,