Mojo Monday notebook

This will be a super quick post this morning as I have to leave for work in a couple of minutes!

Here is my entry into this week's challenge at Mojo Monday...

I have used up some little bits that have been hanging around my desk for a while!

I gently rubbed Crumb Cake ink over all the paper elements to give a vintage look.

Supplies

Stamps - Hearts a Flutter, Papillon Potpourri

Embossing - Pretty Print, Whisper White Stampin' Emboss

Ink - Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Versamark

Ribbon - Crumb Cake Taffeta, Pool Party Seam Binding

Punch - Elegant Butterfly

If you would like to order any of these products, you can do so from my online store by clicking the link in my sidebar.

Here is the sketch I used...

Right, got to dash!

See you tomorrow!

Modern Medley notebooks

Good morning!

Did you have a good weekend? I didn't get much crafting other than some Christmas orders and convention swaps, so here are some notebooks I made last week, showcasing the stunning Modern Medley Designer Series Paper...

This is without a doubt my favourite DSP in the current catalogue, and it works beautifully on these little pads. 

Supplies

DSP - Modern Medley

Stamps - Morning Meadow, Elements of Style

Ink - Basic Black

Other - Soft Sky Seam Binding, Designer Series Buttons

If you would like to order any of the current items I have used on my projects, please do contact me, or you can shop direct from my online store by clicking the links in my sidebar.

Just a quick post from me today, hopefully I'll have something for you tomorrow!

Shabby Chic shopping!

Hello all!

It is my turn to host this month's challenges at CAS - Colours and Sketches, and this week our first challenge is a colour challenge.

I was inspired by my chest of drawers that I rescued and gave a bit of love to!

These colours really make me think of shabby chic so that is what I went for in my project...

 I used an old doily from my stash and rubbed it with some Soft Suede. The Soft Sky Core'dinations cardstock was embossed with Pretty Print EF and rubbed with Soft Suede.

I used a matt of Designer Paper from the Neutrals stack and finished with some Soft Sky seam binding.

Supplies

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Core'dinations

Designer Paper - Neutrals

Embossing - Pretty Print

Ribbon - Sof Sky seam binding

You can buy all these products from my online store by clicking on the link in my sidebar.

I hope you have a lovely day!

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! :)

Beyond the comfort zone!

Good morning!

As I promised yesterday, here is the card that pushed me so far out of my comfort zone that I actually enjoyed it!

 I was asked to make a card with 'sewing' things on it, so here it is...

Most of you who know me know that I am very much a CAS gal these days, so this card kind of came as a shock to me when I'd finished it! I just kept adding all sorts of things to it, but the more I added, the more it came together!

I used the Dress Up Framelits for the mannequin and partially embossed it using a retired EF. The papers are Sweater Weather from the Seasonal Catalogue which I chose for their fabricky (it is a word, honest!) look. The tape measure is the Measuring Stick Wheel Builder wheel.

 I distressed all the edges with the Distressing Tool and Baked Brown Sugar ink, applied with the Foam Sponges. I also distressed the Pool Party Seam Binding by dabbing with BBS ink, spraying with water and scrunching up then allowing to dry before opening out. I finished with a Crochet Trim, Naturals Designer Button, pearlised pins and Pool Party Baker's Twine bundle, and some scattered pearls. 

Like I said, there's a lot on this card, but I think I like it! I just hope my customer does!

Supplies

Designer Series Paper - Sweater Weather

Framelits - Dress Up

Ink - Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana

Stampin' Around Wheel - Measuring Stick

Ribbon, etc - Pool Party Seam Binding, Crochet Trim, Baker's Twine, Naturals Designer Buttons

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. 

Challenges

The Shabby Tea Room - #187

Sentimental Sundays - Happy Birthday including Doily, Pearls and Ribbon/Lace

Dream Valley - Buttons

My Time To Craft - Shabby Chic or Vintage

Please do let me know what you think of my effort at Shabby Chic...is it chic or is it just shabby??

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! :)

Pretty butterfly birthday

This card is another one of the commissions I was busy with last week...

I have again used Twitterpated...can you tell I love it?! The sentiment is computer generated and the embossing is using the Fancy Fan EF.

I finished with a couple of pretty butterflies from the Papillon Potpourri set and some Pool Party Seam Binding. By the way, today is you LAST CHANCE to get the Papillon Potpourri stamp set and the Bitty Butterfly Punch at 15% off! You can grab it for yourself in my shop, and while you're there, why not check out the clearance rack and grab yourself some real bargains!

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. 

Challenges

Friday Sketch Challenge - #53

The Paper Players - Tic Tac Toe (ribbon, patterned paper, birthday)

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything goes

Sweet Stampin' - Things With Wings

Thanks for popping by today, and have a lovely Monday! :)

Simply Sympathy

Good morning!

Did you enjoy our Pinkies bloghop yesterday, showcasing some of our gorgeous new products from the Seasonal Catalogue? If you missed it, you can click here and see all the stunning projects we made!

Today, I have a card for you using the Simply Sketched set again...I have loved playing with this set this week!

Before I mention the image I just wanted to point out the lovely Sweater Weather papers. Although they have a really masculine feel to them, I wanted to show how they can work on feminine cards too. 

I made the little bunch of flowers and leaves by stamping the first flower stem, onto the Naturals White cardstock, (which has a lovely speckled effect to it), then masking it off before stamping the second, minus the bud. I then masked off both flowers and stamped the leaves, also twice. 

TIP: when you make masks for your stamps, don't throw them away. Instead keep them in the case with your stamps and they are ready to use next time!

Supplies

Cardstock - Naturals White, Soft Sky

Stamps - Simply Sketched

Ink - Soft Sky, Pistachio Pudding, Smoky Slate

Ribbon - Pool Party Seam Binding

Don't forget, you can order these items here in my shop, and if you use the current hostess code, found on my blog header, you will be added to my mystery hostess draw to win yourself this month's hostess credits!

Challenges

I {heart} Card Sketches - #33

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a lovely Sunday :)

Best wishes

Hello!

I was so proud of my little man last night...he got his 5m AND 10m badges for swimming! I'm chuffed to bits!

Anyway, here is today's card for you, again using Simply Sketched - I so love this set!

I just cut out the flower head this time, twice, and added some leaves from Stippled Blossoms (another set I love!)

The sentiment is from Express Yourself; another hostess set. 

You could get your hands on these hostess items, or others, simply by placing your order through my online shop using this week's mystery hostess code...

MAXYUMSP

The code is valid until midnight Friday 13th September, and if the combined orders reach £150, I will email the winner of the hostess credits on Saturday morning.

There are a couple of things I would like to point out to make your online ordering experience easier...

1. If you are ordering a stamp set with wording, please ensure you have ordered the correct language...many of the sets are available in English, French and German, and the English version doesn't necessarily present itself first.

2. If you can, please order using product code numbers from the catalogue...it help minimise mistakes :)

3. The search engine doesn't currently bring up just the item you search for, so you make have to scroll through the pages...another great reason to use product codes.

4. Finally, please do make sure that my name is in the top right corner of the online shopping page, then you know you're ordering from me :)

All codes can be found in your catalogue, or by browsing the catalogue links on my sidebar. 

If you would like a physical copy of the catalogue to drool over, please do contact me! They are £4.95 including postage, but I will refund the £4.95 if you place an online order of £25 or more!

Challenges

Mojo Monday - #310

The Paper Players - #162

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Totally Gorjuss - Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by today...see you tomorrow! :)

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! :)

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!

Remembering Granddad

Hello!

How are you enjoying the sun? I can't get enough! My garden is looking neat and summery, and somehow I'm managing to fit it in amongst work, Keiran and crafting!

Speaking of which, here is a card I made yesterday, which is part of a commission order...

I have used the lovely Pleasant Poppies stamp and stamped and coloured with Poppy Parade, Always Artichoke, Basic Black and Lucky Limeade.

I finished with an Old Olive button.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Designer Series Paper - Brights

Stamp - Pleasant Poppies

Ink - Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Always Artichoke, Lucky Limeade

Ribbon - Seam Binding, Taffeta Ribbon

Tools - Distressing Tool

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

Friday Sketch Challenge - #44

Partytime Tuesdays - Father's Day

Simon Says Stamp - Father's Day

Love To Create - Father's Day

Totally Gorjuss - Anything Goes With Flowers

I'm off to work now...have a lovely day!