Secret Garden Thank You

Hello all!

It's Thursday and that means time for a new challenge at CAS - Colours and Sketches, and this week I have chosen a colour theme that reminds me of Christmas. Though I have not made a Christmas card!

I have used Secret Garden for my flowers and leaves...it's a while since I used this set so it was nice to get it out again!

The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Banners. The inks I've used are Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive and the paper is from Season of Style.

I have used this sketch from Techno Stamper for my card.

Oooh and you know what?? I'm going to slip it in at Less Is More for their CAS Designer Paper challenge...3 entries in one week!!

Supplies

Cardstock - Crumb Cake

DSP - Season of Style

Stamps - Secret Garden, Itty Bitty Banners

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

Framelits - Bitty Banners, Secret Garden

If you would like to buy any of the products I have used here, or in any of my projects, please do click through to my online shop using the link on my sidebar.

I am starting a new Stampers 6 club in January, just in time for the new Sale-a-Bration promotion, where you will receive free products for every £45 spend! If you would like to know more about Stampers 6, you can read about it here, or feel free to contact me with any queries.

We look forward to seeing your creations! :)

A Male Butterfly?

Good morning!

I love Saturday mornings! You know why? Less is More challenge gets me up and at 'em! And this morning is no exception! The fab challenge for this week is...

Use Designer Paper In A CAS Way

I don't use designer paper enough...I have tonnes of it lying around, so this could be the way forward...

I have used the Modern Medley DSP for my card and inked the edges using Cherry Cobbler and Chocolate Chip. I placed it under my aperture, cut using the Ovals Framelits.

The butterfly (or is it a dragonfly?) is from Best Of Butterflies and after I inked it with Cherry Cobbler, I then stamped it off 3 times onto scrap paper, then inked it with Basic Black before stamping. It has given a slightly red/brown colour. The sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes was inked the same way, then stamped into place using my Stamp-a-Majig.

I think this is the first time I have used a butterfly stamp set to make a male birthday card!

I have a busy day of card commissions and dog walking today...what have you got planned? Whatever it is, enjoy!

Christmas candle

Hello!

I have something a little different today. Not a card, but still some stamping.

I've decided to show you a candle that I made on Friday morning to add to my craft stall.

I used one of the brand new single Christmas stamps, Magical Season. I stamped it in Cherry Cobbler onto the shiny side of a piece of tissue paper. I then wrapped it round the candle and wrapped some greaseproof paper round that, then heated using my heat gun. The tissue kind of melts into the wax leaving the stamped image beautifully on show.

I finished with some Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding and some gems.

This is just a quick one for today...I shall hopefully be back with something tomorrow! :)

Warmth and Wonder

Good morning! 

How is your weekend going? We're having a fun time with Archie, our holiday dog...he's so much fun! :)

I didn't get any crafting done yesterday so I am posting the card I made for our challenge over at Sketch Saturday.

I used the lovely hostess set Warmth and Wonder for this card. I sponged in some sky using Soft Sky, then masked and stamped the trees.The snow section is 2 cut pieces of card, overlapping then highlighted with Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss powder. I mounted the panel onto a Cherry Cobbler card blank.

I finished with falling snow (white gel pen dots), a sentiment and some Pool Party Seam Binding.

If you would like to purchase any of the products I have used here, please do visit my online store where you can also be entered into this month's Mystery Hostess club for your chance to win this month's hostess freebies!

Alternatively, please feel free to contact me with your order, or any queries you may have. 

Thank you for popping by today and have a great Sunday! :)

Proud DT member!!

Good morning all!

I am super proud to announce that I am now a fully enrolled DT memeber at CAS - Colours and Sketches! Thank you for inviting me to join you ladies...I hope I can do your fab team justice! :)

So here is my card for our challenge this week, which is a colour challenge...

And my card...

I have created an offset heart frame using the Hearts Collection Framelits, and added an embossed panel to the middle using my favourite embossing folder, Pretty Print.

The flowers are from Flower Shop and are stamped in Soft Sky, then cut out using the matching punch. I finished with a sentiment from Teeny Tiny Sentiments and some little pearls.

Supplies

Cardstock - Basic Grey, Cherry Cobbler

Stamps - Flower Shop, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Soft Sky

Embossing - Pretty Print

If you would like to purchase any of the products I have used here, please do visit my online store where you can also be entered into this month's Mystery Hostess club for your chance to win this month's hostess freebies!

Alternatively, please feel free to contact me with your order, or any queries you may have. 

Thanks for popping by today, and can't wait to see your creations! Why not have a peek at the other DT for inspiration too? 

A very special easel card!

Hello :) How are you today?

I have a special something to show you today...

I have made little 'box' using just one sheet of 12x12 Crumb Cake cardstock, would you believe?!

But this is not just a box, oh no...

Oh look! Another Candle Card! This time it's an easel card too!

How fun is that? I really love this card...it is an ideal design for an easel card as the candles offer the perfect stopper. 

EDIT: 
Here are the measurements and instructions for you, by popular request!
You need a piece of card measuring 18.5cm x 30cm

On one of the short ends score at 1cm, 3cm, 15.5cm & 17.5cm. 

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The areas that are shaded need to be cut out, eventually.

Next, turn to the opposite short side, and measure 3cm in from each edge, then draw a line to the 3cm score line at the other end.

This is how it should look...

(it will look shorter than this...the picture is taken from the original tutorial for the non-easel card I made here)

Now you can remove all the shaded areas, and cut the flaps as shown in this next picture...




This is where the make up changes from the original post. Score your card at 9cm from the plain edge and then at 4.5cm. This gives you the folds for the easel part. 

Now cut a separate piece of matching card 9cm x12.5cm and stick just up to the second fold. This is the part you will decorate.

In this picture, to the right is the candle box part...from there I measured 9cm and 13cm and scored creating the easel folds. The part on the left with the ribbon is the extra piece of card measuring 9cm x 12cm and is glued on this side up to the 13cm fold. I used the ribbon to hide the joins in the card.

I really hope all that makes sense! I didn't take pictures as I was making the card which is why it is a little difficult to explain the last part, sorry! I hope you managed ok...please let me know how you get on! :)

Supplies

Cardstock - Crumb Cake

Designer Papers - Season Of Style

Stamps - Joyful Christmas

Ink - Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler

Ribbon - Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Linen Thread

Dies - Ovals Collection Framelits

Other - Gold 

As you may be aware, you can now place your orders for all of these beautiful products directly from my page on the Stampin' Up site! You can find my very own shop here, or click on the link in my sidebar. There are even exclusive online only stamps sets available...how exciting!!
Of course, if you prefer the personal touch, I am still very happy to help, and am here for you should you have any questions. 

Challenges

Try Stampin' On Tuesday - #134

Merry Monday - Kraft, Red and Green

Addicted To Stamps and More - Anything Goes

Designed To Colour - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today! :)

New Seasonal Catalogue!

Good morning!

Yay...I'm back in the morning!!

And what an exciting morning! Today is the launch of the brand new Autumn/Winter catalogue!! 

Drum roll please................

Isn't it lurverly?! And that's just the cover! If you click on the image, you can have a lovely browse too!

However, if you're like me, you'll want to scribble in it, write down ideas and mark the lush items you want to order! So to order your 'hard copy' please do contact me!

So now on to a card I made to showcase a few of the lovely new items...

I have used the lovely new Season Of Style DSP, and Christmas Collectibles stamp set and matching Ornament Punch, which can be purchased as a bundle saving you 15%!! 

I stamped the bauble in the newly available gold Encore ink pad (also available in silver), and added a Cherry Cobbler Candy Dot and an Old Olive Taffeta ribbon bow. The sentiment is from Joyful Christmas, stamped in Old Olive.

There are lots of gorgeous products now available - Halloween, thanksgiving and Christmas - the whole Autumn/Winter season covered in one lush catalogue! :)

There are also a few items still available from last year's seasonal products too, and they can be found here. 

Challenges

Fab Friday - #25

Winter Wonderland - Red & Green Must Be Seen

I hope you enjoy looking through the catalogue, and if you would like to view any other samples I have made with the new Christmas products, please just search 'Christmas' in my sidebar.

I'm off to entertain my wonderful 5yr old son for the day now...these holidays are going so fast!

A Joyful Christmas

Hello!!

I am currently at Jen's house having a bit of a crafty session to get ahead for this week so here is the card I have just made using the stunning brand new Joyful Christmas stamp from the upcoming Autumn/Winter catalogue.

I stamped the poinsettia in Cherry Cobbler, then coloured it with Real Red. To get the shaded effect I put the ink onto a tile (or your Stamp-a-ma-jig clear sheet) and then pulled it off using a blender pen. I stamped and coloured it twice, then cut out and layered the middle for definition. The gorgeous, bold designer paper is the new Season of Style, and the ribbon is Real Red Taffeta. 

The sentiment is from the same stamp set and is stamped in Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive. I framed each panel with Cherry Cobbler card.

If you would like to get your hands on some brand new products from the Autumn/Winter catalogue, there are 2 ways...

1. You could have me send you a lovely glossy catalogue for you to drool over for the next month until 29th August when I can order them for you.

2. You could join up to be a Demonstrator for only £99 and choose £135 worth of the stunning seasonal goodies from the upcoming A/W catalogue NOW!!

Yup that's right! you can order the brand new products now if you sign up to be a Demonstrator, and there is absolutely no commitment or catch! Seriously, once you have purchased your starter kit, you can either be a hobby demonstrator (and just keep buying your own stash with 20% off!), you could decide to make a career out of it and start your own business, or you could take your £135 of stash, use it, use it some more, enjoy it and you don't even need to order anything else! (Unless of course you can't resist!)

If you would like more information please do contact me and I will be more than happy to discuss it all with you! 

Challenges

Freshly Made Sketches this week...

Crafty Hazelnuts - Inspirational Photo

ABC Christmas - P is for....Poinsettia

Right...more cardmaking to do!

See you tomorrow!

More Poppies

Hello!

Here is another card using the gorgeous Pleasant Poppies stamp. For a stamp I wasn't too sure about at first, I am really loving it now!

This time I coloured them in Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke and used some of the Always Artichoke striped paper from the Regals DSP pack.

The ribbon is the lush Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding and the sentiment was computer generated.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Stamp - Pleasant Poppies

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Basic Black

Designer Series Paper - Regals

Punch - Scallop Trim Border 

Ribbon - Seam Binding

If you would like to find out more about the gorgeous Stampin' Up! products, or to order any, please do contact me and I will be happy to help!

I also hold Stampin' Up! parties and workshops, so if you would like to find out more, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Challenges

I Heart Sketches - #21

Partytime Tuesdays - Father's Day

Simon Says Stamp - Father's Day

Love To Create - Father's Day

Totally Gorjuss - Anything Goes With Flowers

Another day at work, missing the gorgeous sunshine...ahh well. I have a fun weekend to look forward to, aside from more work lol!

Have a fab Friday, see you tomorrow!

Dress Up Mannequin

Hello!

As promised, here is the card I made last night...

I have used the All Dressed Up Framelits and some paper from the Print Poetry paper stack.

I stitched round the main panel and also through the two ribbons. I finished with a cute little flower button.

Supplies

Cardstock - Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Designer Paper - Print Poetry

Punch - Scallop Trim Border Punch

Ribbon - Natural Trim, Seam Binding

If you would like to find out more about the gorgeous Stampin' Up! products, or to order any, please do contact me and I will be happy to help!

I also hold Stampin' Up! parties and workshops, so if you would like to find out more, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Challenges

Freshly Made Sketches - #88

Partytime Tuesdays - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Totally Papercrafts - Anything Goes

Thanks for popping back to have a peek. I have 2 cards for tomorrow so be sure to come have a look see!

Back!

Hello!

I'm back lol! No I haven't been anywhere...I just have been very busy with commissions and not found the time to make any challenge cards! I do have one to post, but that one will have to wait to the end of the week!

So I have managed to make a little card tonight, even though the mojo was hiding somewhere!

I have used the ever popular Papillon Pot Pourri stamps and the Elegant Butterfly punch. But for a change, I have used Pool Party embossing powder, and with this colour now staying in the colour refresh, I'm even happier I bought it!

This shows the lovely sheen the embossing powder gives the butterflies....beautiful!

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler

Stamps - Papillon Pot Pourri, Petite Pairs (sentiment)

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Versamark

Embossing Powder - Pool Party

Embossing Folder - Chevron

Punch - Elegant Butterfly

If you would like to order any items, I will be more than happy to do that for you! Please contact me to place your order.

Challenges

Fusion - #1

Dynamic Duos - #47

CAS on Sunday - Thank You

Thanks for bearing with me...hopefully I'll be back on track this week!

Bye for now!

An early Father's Day Card!

Good evening all!

I have card I made today, in between commission cards, to show you...

The stamp set is Best Dad Ever, and I used colours that I pull from the very manly Parkers Patterns papers. The 3 circles at the top are from Bright Blossoms, which I really must use again soon as I love that set!

I stamped the red and yellow ties twice and raised them up on the original image for some definition.

Supplies
Cardstock - Whisper White
Stamps - Best Dad Ever, Bright Blossoms
Ink - (markers) Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black
Papers - Parkers Patterns
Other - Regals Buttons, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

I would be thrilled to order any of these items for you for delivery right to you. Please contact me if you would like to place an order with me!

Challenges

Paper Craft Crew - #35

Nana Vic's Challenges - Anything Goes

Totally Gorjuss - Something Blue

The Crafty Blogger's Network - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Anything Goes

I took Keiran to see Huddersfield play Bolton tonight at the Reebok stadium, but he was so cold and tired we left at half time. Although we (Hudds) lost 1-0, it sounds like the best half of the game was the second half...typical eh? At least I didn't miss a Hudds goal lol!

Speaking of tired...I better head to bed myself!

Goodnight!