Stamperoo's Swap April 2010

Hi everyone,

The card I am sharing today was made for the Stamperoo's Demo Swap for April and the theme is Mother's Day. I have used the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine to emboss the Pretty In Pink base with the Polka Dot EB Folder.  Also used the Top Note Die to cut out the shapes in the Big Shot.  All of these new products are available in the new Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue for 2010.  If you would like to know any more about these products email me at sjoyce3954@bigpond.com.

Stamps:  Flower Fancy, Occasional Greetings

Card: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Certainly Celery

Ink: Stazon Black, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink

Markers: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Certainly Celery
Embellishments: Chunky Glitter, Satin Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Polka Dot EB Folder, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot, Corner Rounder Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Crystal Effects, Bow Easy, Cutter Tool, Aqua Painter
Thanks for taking a peek,
Hugs,

Candy Shop

Hi there,
Todays post uses the Sweet Treat Cups from the Summer Mini. This is my version of quite a few cards that are out there in blog land. I did case the opening and closing tab from Marelle Taylor which is a very neat idea and allows easy access to the candy without having to destroy the card. I made two cards, same format but changed the colours for a slightly different effect.



Supplies:
Stamps: Something Sweet
Card and Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Regal Rose, Sweet Always DP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose
Embellishments: Ribbon, Brads, Candy
Tools: Scallop Edge Punch, Round Tab Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Photo Corners Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, 1 3/4" Punch, Computer and Printer for shop sign, Cuttlebug, Candy Cane Stripes EB Folder
Hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Inkspirations Inspiration Challenge #20 - Sweet Dreams

Hello friends,

Today's post is for the Inkspiration Challenge this week.   I love these colours together and the Chocolate satin and ruffled Blush ribbons are my all time favourites.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Razzle Dazzle

Card:  Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Blush Blossom, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Blush Blossom

Embellishments: Pearls, Ribbon

Tools: Dimensionals, Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig,

Thanks' for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink # 12 - Trendy Trees

Hi there,

Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Challenge this week.  I decided to use the Trendy Tree stamp set which has not seen a lot of ink, you know how it is, gotta have it you just don't end up using it much.  Hope you like my card.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Trendy Trees

Card: Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss, More Mustard, Whisper White

Ink:  More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss

Embellishments:  Brads, Ribbon

Tools:  Scallop Edge Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Sponge

Thanks for stopping by today. Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #20 - ARRR..Party Hearty Me Matey!

Hi there,

Today's post is for Makeesha's colour challenge this week.  This birthday card is for one of our great Nephew's Ethan.  This was a fun card to make. Hope you like it.

                                      

Supplies:

Stamps: Just Jawing, Weathered BG

Card and Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Very Vanilla, Brocade Blue, Pool Party DP (R)

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Stazon Black, Brocade Blue

Embellishments:  Star Brads, Crystal

Tools:  Big Shot, Provo Craft Stars EB Folder, Star Punch, Large Oval Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Computer and Printer

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

ESAD BLOG HOP - Autumn-Winter Catalogue 2010

Good Morning everyone!

I hope you’re ready for the ESAD Blog Hop! Better go grab yourself a cuppa as you’ll be hopping for a while! There are 25 Demonstrators participating in this Blog Hop. You may be just starting the hop but if not you would have come from Sonia Garbutt's Blog.
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 demonstrators 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 it's 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 so on with the Hop!! 
I am featuring one of the new Stampin' Up! Punches from the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue called Extra-Large Two Step Bird punch.  The punch has a birds body, wing and a leafy branch.  I have made a 3D Birdhouse and a card to show off my Red Capped Robin. 



Supplies:

Stamps: Weathered Background,

Card:  Kraft, Ruby Red, Old Olive, Whisper White, Black, Close to Cocoa

Ink:  Old Olive, Sahara Sand, Ruby Red

Embellishments:  Chunky Glitter, Black Pearl

Tools: Crimper, Scallop Edge Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Crystal Effects, Sponges

For my next set of cards I have used the Extra-Large Two Step Bird Punch, the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Stampin' Up! Top Note Bigz Die and the Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Perfect Polka Dots.  Instead of a bird I have made some Tulips out of the Wing of the Bird  just to show how versatile Stampin' Up! punches are.  I have cased the idea  from a number of people at Splitcoast Stampers and added my own design elements to change it up a little. For the leaves on the second card  I cut them freehand and embossed them with an embossing tool.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Vintage Labels

Card:  Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, Whisper White, Old Olive, Sweet Always DP

Ink:  Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie,

Embellishments:  Brads, Regal Rose Grossgrain Ribbon,

Tools: Small and Large Oval Punches, Scallop Edge Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Big Shot, Circles and Scalloped Circle Sizzix Dies, Dimensionals, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Top Note Die, Perfect Polka Dot EB Folder, Sponges, Word Window Punch, Silver Cord (R), Bow Easy, Embossing Tool

The last card  is a Heliconia flower, created by Anne Fitzgerald.  For the flower I created my own leaves by folding the card in half and running it through my crimper at an angle so the crimp appears to go in two different directions.

Supplies:

Stamps:  None

Card: Regal Rose, Whisper White, Sweet Always DP

Ink: Old Olive, Regal Rose, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Rose Red

Embellishments: Regal Rose Grossgrain Ribbon

Tools: Extra-Large Two Step Bird Punch, Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Perfect Polka Dot EB Folder, Dimensionals, Crimper, Large Glue Dot, 2 Way Glue Pen, Sponges, Daubers

We are again offering Blog Candy for our Blog Hop. What you need to do is complete the blog hop until you get back to me. Once you've visited and commented on every blog then you will need to email Sharlene at http://stampwithsharlene.com/ who will then put your name into the draw for the blog candy. There will be one winner from New Zealand and one winner from Australia. Don't forget to leave a comment here!! So start hoppin by going to the next blog  of  Teresa Leggo and check out her fabulous creations.

Please note, Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are not eligible to win the Blog Candy.
This is my first Blog Hop and I have had a ball creating my projects for you.  I hope you are inspired to make some for yourself and enjoy hopping from blog to blog. If you need anymore information about my projects or would like to place an order, please contact me at sjoyce3954@bigpond.com.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #11 - 30th Birthday

Hi everyone,
I made today's card for our youngest daughter Fiona, whoaaa... were have the years gone, our baby has turned 30.  LOL.  I love making easel cards and I think this one is really pretty. Let me know if you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Flourishes Flower Calendar Series

Card and Paper: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Almost Amethyst, Prints Pattern DP (Hostess Item 2009-2010 Mini Catalogue)

Ink:  Stazon Black, Bashful Blue, Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Summer Sun Markers

Embellishments: Lace, Pearls, Ribbon

Tools:  Big Shot, Classic Ovals and Scalloped Ovals, Trio Tags Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Floral Vine Punch, Sponge, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Computer and Printer

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Easter Basket

Hi there,

I made two of these baskets for my eldest Grand-daughter's for Easter Sunday.  The tutorial is available on Splitcoast Stampers in the Resource section and was designed by my good friend Makeesha Byl. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Occasional Greetings
Card and Paper: Pink Pirouette, Sweet Always DP, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Black, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Flower Brads, Mini Brad
Tools: Small and Large Oval Punches, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch (R), 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Double Circle Punch (R), Boho Blossom Punch, Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop Punch, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Sponges, Martha Stewart Fine Black Pens, Mini Glue Dot
Hope you like it. Best Wishes for a safe and Happy Easter everyone!
Hugs,

Just Add Ink Challenge #10 - Krafty Cameo

Hi there,

Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge this week.  I attempted to make a pretty feminine card with S/U's Baroque Motifs Stamp Set, an oldie but a goodie. I love the Martha Stewart Doily punch and I like to use it for girlie cards so I used it here and added a bit of bling with Dazzling Diamonds to the small flowers.  

Supplies:

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Vintage Labels

Card: Close to Cocoa, Cameo Coral, Blush Blossom, Kraft

Ink: Close to Cocoa, Cameo Coral

Embellishments: Dazzling Diamonds, Antique Brass Brads, Taupe Grossgrain Ribbon (R)

Tools: S/U's Big Shot, Perfect Dots EB Folder, Small and Large Oval Punches, Dimensionals, Martha Stewart Doily Edge Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs

Monthly Calendar Challenge - April 2010

Hi there,

Today's post is for my Monthly Calendar Challenge for April. 

The theme for April is Easter.

I totally enjoyed creating these calendar's and I love the finished projects.  The first one is themed on the spiritual significance of Easter. I wanted to create a soft and elegant design.

Supplies:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Embrace Life

Card and Paper: Whisper White, Metallic White and Gold, Bella Blue DP

Ink: Old Olive, Summer Sun, Creamy Caramel

Embellishments: Pearls, Satin Ivory Ribbon

Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Labels Four, Labels One, Corner Round Punch, Computer and Printer for Sentiment and Calendar, Dimensionals, Bow Easy, Glue Dot

The second one was a lot of fun to design with plenty of bright colours and embellishments.

                

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Noteworthy (R)

Card: Lovely Lilac, Whisper White, Gable Green, Green Galore, Bashful Blue, Pretty In Pink, Black, Apricot Appeal, Patterns II (Hostess Reward 2009-2010 Stampin' Up's Idea Book and Catalogue and Stampin' Up's 2008 - 2009 Spring Mini Catalogue)

Ink: Lovely Lilac, Green Galore, Apricot Appeal, Lavender Lace, Gable Green, Versamark, Pretty In Pink,

Emblishments: Mini Primas, Pearls, Brads, Assorted Scraps of Ribbon

Tools: Cuttlebug, Classic Oval and Scalloped Nestabilities, Computer and Printer, Provo Craft Jamara EB Folder, Swiss Dots EB Folder, Scallop Edge Punch, Large and Small Oval Punches, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch (R), 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Fine Black Marker, White Gel Pen, Gelly Roll Pen, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Martha Stewart Fence Punch, 2 Way Glue Pen, Bow Easy

I have decided to try a different Link system, it actually shows a picture of your calendar, and works much the same as Mr. Linky. 

Thanks for taking a peek, let me know if you like them.  If you like the calendars and would like to have a go, I would love for you to join in my monthly challenge. You can find the details here.

Hugs,

March Monthly Calendar Challenge Winner

Hello everyone,

It has been a busy week, and I have been playing catchup for a few days.  So the Winner of the Monthly Calendar Challenge for March is Anne Vesco.  I love how Anne has used the Designer Paper for her Autumn themed calendar using the colours and images. Anne has also created a scrap page for the reverse of her calender so she can add some photo's.  Congratulation's Anne!!

Genelle's calendar was fabulous too and she deserves an Honourable mention. Thanks to Genelle for playing this month.

If you would like to join in the Monthly Calendar Challenge I would love for you to play along. Check out the details here.

Hugs,

Stamperoo's Swap March 2010 - Our Little Blessing

Hi everyone,
Today's post is a 6 x 6 scrap page that I made for Stamperoo's Swap for March. I scrapped our newest family member Jenna Rochelle.  I love this photo she looks so peaceful and relaxed. I went with a monochromatic colour scheme and used Pink Pirouette which created a softness to match her skin. To add a bit of contrast I sponged the edge of some of the elements to give more definition.  The ribbon tab pulls out to reveal the journaling on a small tag.

Supplies:
Stamps: None
Card: Pink Piroutte, Patterns DS Papers Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink: Pink Pirouette
Embellishments: Pearl, Pink Pirouette Striped Ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, Classic Circles Nestabilities, Scallop Square Nestability, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Crimper, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Sponge, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Big Shot, S/U's Timeless Junior Alphabet, Scallop Edge Punch, Spring Flower Bouquet Punch (R), Computer and Printer, Stapler
Hope you like it, and thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge #9 - Train's A Comin'

Hi everyone,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge this week.  I had heaps of fun putting this card together, it is the first time I have used Stampin' Up!'s Choo Choo Set.  After using the wheel to make the tracks I stamped the train twice, once in black on the main image area and again on some extra card in red.  The main parts of the train were cut out and are mounted on dimensionals.  The clouds were sponged with Bashful Blue around a scallop circle punch out and in between the tracks  in Going Grey and on the front edge in Old Olive.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Choo Choo S/S, Vintage Labels, Right on Track Standard Wheel, Weathered Background stamp

Card: Chocolate Chip, Black, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Stazon Black, Going Grey, Bashful Blue and Old Olive 

Embellishments: Antique Bronze Brads

Tools: Small and Large Oval Punches, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Sponges, Dimensionals, Scalloped Circle Punch for the clouds, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Scallop Edge Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch (R)

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Kaela's Five

Hi all,

Today's post is an Easel Card I made for our Grand-daughter Kaela who turned five on St. Patrick's day. Do you find it hard to give away some of your much loved creations, well this is one of mine, I love this card. LOL. Let me know if you like it too!

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Vintage Labels, SA07Magnolia Tilda Med tarta

Card and Papers: Whisper White, Lavender Lace, Elegant Eggplant, Walk In The Park DP

Ink: Stazon Black, Lavender Lace, Kiwi Kiss, Elegant Eggplant, Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose, Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Close To Cocoa, Summer Sun, Real Red Markers and Stamp Pads

Embellishments: Prima Flower, Silk Rose, Ribbon

Tools: Martha Stewart Doiley Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Spellbinders Classic Oval and Scalloped Oval Nestabilities and Doodle Parts, Martha Stewart Frond Punch, Large Glue Dot, Provo Craft Harmony Dies, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Fiskars Cutter and Scoring Tool

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Craig's 30th Birthday

Hello everyone,

For today's post I have made a Men's wallet for our Son-in-Law's 30th Birthday.  It is a quick and easy project to make.  I cut the main piece at 22.5cm x 9.5cm. Scored at 11cm and 11.5cm to give the wallet a spine and rounded the corners with the Corner Rounder Punch.  Embossed with the Provo Craft Tiny Mosaic Embossing folder from both sides to the spine.  If you need to touch up the embossing, line the folder up with the embossed part and use an embossing stylus to touch up any bits that have flattened.  The inside pockets are 10cm x 6cm.  Tag base is 8.5cm x 6cm.  I used sticky strip to glue eveything together, pierced around the front edge of the wallet on the outside and the inside tag, sponged the edges, added the Round Tab and brads to the tag inside.  I could have inked up the outside embossing with Versarmark and applied Clear Embossing Powder and used the heat tool to set the EB, but I liked the matte finish.  Let me know if you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Card: Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Close to Cocoa

Embellishments: Brads

Tools: Corner Rounder Punch, Round Tab Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Cuttlebug, Provo Craft Tiny Mosaic EB Folder, 1 5/8" Classic Circle Nestibility, Provo Craft Olivia Alphabet, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Sponge, Stick Strip, 2 Way Glue Pen, S/U's Cutter Tool, Fiskars Cutter and Scoring Blade, Computer and Printer for Sentiment, Dimensionals

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,

New Grand-Daughter's Baby Card

Hi there,
Today's post is a Baby card I made for our Family's newest addition Jenna Rochelle.  I love this Penny Black image and it is always fun to watercolour. I am also a big fan of these Easel cards they are so easy to make and definitely have a WOW factor.

Supplies:

Stamps: Penny Black 2073J Baby Hammock

Card and Paper: Pretty In Pink, Whisper White, Patterns Pack II (L1 Hostess Reward IBC 09/2010) Regal Rose

Ink: Stazon Black, Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose, Summer Sun, More Mustard, Basic Grey, Pumpkin Pie, Blush Blossom, Lovely Lilac, Always Amethyst Markers

Embellishments: Ribbon, Buttons, Embroidery Thread

Tools: Cuttlebug, Blossom Nestabilities, Classic Circles Nestabilities, Trio Tags Nestability, Gelly Roll Pen, Computer and Printer for sentiment, Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop Punch, Needle, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter

Hope you like it, and thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink Challenge #8 - Chocolate Easter Bunny

Hello Stamping Friends,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Challenge this week Just Add Easter.  I decided to do a Milk Carton that I redesigned and enlarged to fit an A4 piece of card.  The size is more like a 600ml  milk carton that you buy in the shops.  It was a lot fun, the front and  back are the same and the sides are slightly different without the Hollyhock flower.  Hope you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps: Chocolate Bunny, Inspired by Nature,

Card & Paper: Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Berry Bliss DP (R)

Ink: Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Pretty In Pink, Brocade Blue, Old Olive,

Embellishments: Flower Brads, Ribbon, Silver Pearl Liquid Pearls,

Tools: Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, MS Fence Border Punch, Carl Punch Vinca and Ume (M), Embossing Tool, Mouse Pad, Bow Easy, Sponges, Glue, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Ms Hole Punch, Fiskars Cutter and Embossing Tool, Mini Glue Dots

Thanks for visiting today and stop by again soon.

Hugs,

SC271 - Dreamin'

Hi there,
My cards for today are for the Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenge for this week. I made these scenes some time ago, found them again recently and decided to use them for the challenge.  They have been designed in Kittie Caracciolo (Kittie747 on Splitcoast Stampers) style using the Watercolour Mini Stamp Set, masking, stamping, sponging, watercolouring and some creative doodling. Kittie has a tutorial on Splitcoast in the Resource Section.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's And Everything Nice (R), Simple Pleasures (R), Watercolour Minis (R), Vintage Labels

Card: Black, Lovely Lilac, Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Creamy Caramel, Really Rust, Regal Rose, Baroque Burgundy, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Lovely Lilac, Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss

Embellishments: None

Tools: Round Tab Punch, Dimensionals, Sponges, Aqua painter, Eclipse Masking Paper, Crafty Kids Cloud Template

                       

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's And Everything Nice (R),Watercolour Minis (R), Simple Pleasures (R), Vintage Labels

Card: Basic Grey, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White

Ink:  Stazon Black, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Mellow Moss, Going Grey, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue

Embellishments: None

Tools: Aqua painter, Round Tab Punch, Dimensionals, Eclipse Masking Paper, Sponges Crafty Kids Cloud Template

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,