CCMC161 - Pretty Yellow Bird

Happy Wednesday All,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Colour Challenge this week. Part of this challenge is to only use Stampin' Up! products, which I can do but I do use other brands also for some of the challenges I participate in.  So here is my card using Stampin' Up! only...... I love this stamp set, although I have used basic techniques I love the colours and how it came together, especially when I started I had something quite different in my mind.  Funny how the outcome can change. LOL.

This card was awarded a Top Pick at Create with Connie & Mary.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Friends 24-7
Card: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Stazon Black
Embellishments: Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon and Button, Jewels Basic Pearls
Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Sponges, Aqua Painter, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Scissors, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool
Thanks' for visiting today. Take Care.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink # 79 - Tearing Paper - You Rock

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Tearing/Distressing Challenge this week.  I used the Emerging Colour Technique for the background.  I then did my tearing and distressing, tried to stamp the Guitar Playing Silhouette on the background but it didn't stand out enough, so I stamped on acetate and overlayed it on the  card. 

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Gratuitous Graffiti BG (R), Extreme Elements, Extreme Guitar, Just Jawing (R)
Card: Basic Black, Whisper White, Acetate
Ink: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Grey, Stazon Black, Versamark
Tools: Brayer, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Cutter Tool, Scissors, Mini Glue Dots, Dble Sided Tape, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts # 105 - Get Well Soon

Happy Tuesday Everyone,
Today's card is for the Pals Paper Arts Colour Challenge this week.  My new Stampin' Up! In Colours haven't arrived yet so I have substituted Pacific Point and Certainly Celery with Daffodil Delight. I die cut the flower petals, sponged the edges and then embossed them with my Square Lattice EB Folder.



Supplies:

Stamps: Flourishes Country Charm Labels SS 153, S/U's Sincere Salutations

Card and Papers:  Certainly Celery, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Ink: Certainly Celery, Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi

Embellishments: Doily, Brad, Pearls, Alexandria - Yellow Lace,

Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Sizzlits Little Leaves Die, Sizzix Birds and Blossoms Die, Square Lattice EB Folder, Bone Folder, Sponges, Dry Embossing Tool, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

Thanks' for visiting today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #93 - Sweet Peas

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  I used Stampin' Up's Green Galore, Cameo Coral and Poppy Parade as my colours. I love how the Sweet Pea image shows them off beautifully. I dyed the Rayon Binding Ribbon with Poppy Parade Re-inker and water and air dried it, didn't want it scrunched up because I wasn't doing a Vintage card. I am very happy with the colour.

This card was awarded the Cream In Our Coffee Award at The Play Date Cafe this week.



Supplies:
Stamps:  Flourishes Sweet Pea SS067, S/U's On Your Birthday
Card: Green Galore (R), Cameo Coral (R), Whisper White, Poppy Parade
Ink:  Poppy Parade, Cameo Coral (R), Green Galore (R), Basic Grey
Embellishments:  Rayon Binding Ribbon, Metal Brad, Pearls
Tools:  Martha Stewart Vintage Floral Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Poppy Parade Re-inker, Acetate Sheet, Aqua Painter, Martha Stewart Screw Hole Punch,  Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape,
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Birthday Pop Up Card

Hi there,
For today's post I saw this Pop Up tutorial on Lori Heilings Blog, which was shown to attendees at Stampin' Up's! US Convention. Very COOL and so easy to make.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Bring on the Cake,
Card and Papers: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, So Saffron, S/U DSP Print Sampler (R)
Ink: Stazon Black, Lavender Lace (R), Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst (R), Summer Sun (R)
Embellishments:  Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Corner Rounder Punch, Square Lattice EB Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen
Thanks' for taking a peek today.
Hugs,

CR84FN#35 Colour Challenge - Irises

Happy Thursday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Cupcake Creations Colour Challenge this week.  The latest thing in Papercrafting seems to be stamping on Print, so I have made this card doing just that.  The print is only quite light so my water colouring has blended and hidden the print behind my image.  I do like the effect it has on the eye.  My border was made using the Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Punch, cut into 4 pieces and reassembled to make the square.  I followed a tutorial by Becca Feeken on her blog here.



Supplies:
Stamps: Flourishes Calendar Set 2, S/U's Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card and Papers: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Lavender Lace, Basic Grey, DSP Patterns Pack, - Neutrals
Ink:  Stazon Black, Basic Grey
Markers: Lavender Lace, Certainly Celery, Basic Grey
Embellishments:  1/8" Certainly Celery Taffeta Ribbon, Shiny Silver Pearls
Tools: Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Border Punch, Aqua Painter, Fiskars Cutter and Scoring Tool, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Jone's Gloopy Glue
Thanks' for stopping by today. 
Hugs,



The Paper Players Sketch Challenge #57 - Berries

Hey there,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Sketch Challenge this week.  I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black and coloured it with my Stampin' Up! Markers.  I covered the Berries with Crystal Effects to make them pop and shine.



Supplies:
Stamps:  Flourishes Berry Sweet Set #104, S/U's Silhouette Sentiments
Card and Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Regals and Brights
Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black, Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive
Embellishments: Old Olive Satin Ribbon
Tools: Bow Easy, Big Shot, Spellbinders Label Eight Nestabilities, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Aqua Painter, Corner Rounder Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch
Thanks for stopping by today, Happy Stamping.
Hugs,

Odette Kermode's Gorgeous Box Card

Hi Folks,
Today I wanted to show you a fabulous card that my friend Odette designed and created.  It lays flat when unopened and once opened it bursts forth with an array of indivdually cut out flowers and greenery and has a box shaped base.  Simply gorgeous!! 

It definately has a WOW factor, I couldn't believe my eyes when I first saw it.  I don't think Odette has a blog so I can't link you to it, but she is a very talented stamper.

Thanks' for stopping by today.  Take Care.

Hugs,

Pat Carr's Stamp Camp #3 - Shoe Box Swaps

Hi there,

Today I am showcasing the Shoebox Swaps that we made at Pat's Stamp Camp at Toodyay.  Everone had a very productive time, learnt lots of different techniques and gained some fabulous inspiration and a lovely number of projects by the end of the weekend. Thanks to Pat, Lynda, Odette and Kerry (Ozzie) for these swaps.

Squash Fold

Squash Fold Inside

Swing Card

Domino Bead Necklace and Broach

Double Easel Swing Card by Ozzie

Thanks for taking a peek today, aren't these projects gorgeous.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink Colour Challenge #78 - Slow and Steady - Pals Paper Arts #104 - Elements of Style - Paper Piercing

Hello,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge this week and the Pals Paper Arts Elements of Style to add Paper Piercing.  I made a Get Well Card with a fun twist using the Snail stamp from S/U's Bugs and Kisses.  I used the Sahara Sand stamp pad to ink the snail and then coloured in the snail's shell with a Chocolate Chip Marker before stamping.  I used the Paper Piercing as the snail's trail.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Bugs and Kisses, Branch Out

Card: Not Quite Navy, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy,

Embellishments: Certainly Celery Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Computer and Printer, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals,

Thanks for poppin in today.

Hugs,



The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #92 - Love Birds

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe challenge this week.  I stamped the gorgeous flourish from the Bliss Stamp Set for my background, stamping off on scrap paper before stamping on the Very Vanilla card.  Punched out the birds and Gold Embossed the wings and sponged around the edges and added some pearls for the eyes.  The leaves are Antique Gold Metallic card.  The sentiment was stamped with Versamark and gold embossed and I added a crystal jewel to the ring. Unfortunately my photo doesn't show the embossing very well.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Word Play, Tiny Tags, Bliss
Card: Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette, Cameo Coral (R), Antique Gold Metallic
Ink:  Versamark, Cameo Coral (R), Pink Pirouette
Embellishments: Pearls, Crystal, Whisper White Satin/Organdy Ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities Heart Circles, 2 Step Bird Punch, Embossing Buddy, Gold EB Powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Jones Gloopy Glue, Sponges, 2 Way Glue Pen, Bow Easy
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players Sketch Challenge #56 - Pink Crepe Vintage

Happy Friday Everyone,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Sketch Challenge this week.  I used Stampin' Up's Fresh Cuts stamp set that is very unloved.  Wanted to try something a little different so I coloured in the image to make some of it stand out.  I made a soft feminine flower out of Crepe Paper and the Birds and Blossoms Die.

This card was awarded the Cut Above at the Paper Players this week.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Fresh Cuts, Oval All

Card: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Crepe Paper

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

Markers: Blushing Bride, Certainly Celery, Soft Suede

Embellishments: Blushing Bride Stitched Poly Ribbon, Pearls

Tools: Big Shot, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Sizzix Birds and Blossoms Die, Provo Craft Jamara EB Folder, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot, Dble Sided Tape, Sponge, Cutter Tool, Pinking Scissors

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Pat Carr's Stamp Camp #2

Hi there,
Here are some more of the projects we made at Pat Carr's Stamp Camp in Toodyay at the weekend. 

Odette Kermode's Multi Fold Card (Also known as a Napkin Fold Card) Odette also used this fold as the centre of a Scrapbook page.

Lynda Winfield's Smooshing Technique

We used the Smooshing Technique to create the background.  I used Rich Razzleberry, Perfect Plum and Elegant Eggplant and I love how it turned out.  You start with a piece of Acetate or similar, drag your stamp pads over it and then spray liberally with water until droplets are formed.  Then you drag your paper in a circular motion to soak up the ink.  You can pick up your paper and move it to a different place if needed.  You can air dry or use your heat tool.  Then if there any droplets left on your acetate you can mop them up by placing your paper on top to give your background a more splotchy look and then dry once again. In the drying process if you are using a heat tool dry from the back and then the front of your paper and it should come out fairly flat when you are done.

Pat Carr's Brayering Project

Love this card, lots of brayering and sponging but definitely worth it for the effect achieved. The main image was one piece of card and cut into three for the Centre Step Card.  We used Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum and Bashful Blue for the brayering colours.

I will post the Shoebox Swaps in the next couple of days.

Thanks' for poppin in today.  Take care.

Hugs,