A Happy Valentine!

Hellloooo!

How are you? 

I had quite a productive evening yesterday, making some commissions, and a card to show you today. The commissions will be revealed at some point next week.

Here is today's card...

This card has gone quite out of my comfort zone...Designer Series Paper & coloured card blank...not something I use a lot of, but I think I like it!

The DSP is the lovely Fresh Prints and I die cut the strip in the middle and added a die cut heart from another design, all mounted on a strip of Pool Party cardstock. I added a Candy Dot and a sentiment from Teeny Tiny Sentiments.

Stampin' Up! supplies used

Please click on the pictures above to buy direct from my online store.

I am entering my card into a couple of challenges...

CAS(E) This Sketch - #62

Dynamic Duos - #88

I had a fantastic workout yesterday...I needed a shake up at the gym so I booked in with one of the instructors and boy do I know it! I may never walk normally again! On the upside, I don't need to run any more...just cycle lol!

You have a fabby day and I'll see you tomorrow!

Petite Petals Get Well Wishes

Good morning!

I have another card to show you using the lovely new upcoming Petite Petals plus the matching punch...I think this is going to become a firm favourite with me!

I used a Tangerine Tango card blank and Some DSP from Retro Fresh...another new product! These will be available from 28th January....remember where you saw them first! ;)

I stamped the flowers in Peach Parfait (ret) and Tangerine Tango and the branches were punched from Soft Sky using the Bird Builder punch. The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Sentiments.

You can buy all the current items I have used here direct from my online store.

I am starting a brand new Stampers 6 club on the 30th January, details of which can be found here. If you join you will have 3 months' opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the Sale-a-Bration promotion, and with the brand new Spring/Summer catalogue released at the same time, I'm sure you will get yourself some wonderful products for free! Please contact me for more details and to join.

Challenges

Seize The Sketch #11

Fusion - #1 (I used the photo)

Have yourself a lovely Monday!

Spring/Summer sneaky peeky!

Hello all! 

Well things are feeling a bit more back to normal now after convention! There were so many gorgeous products revealed to us...I can't wait for you to see the Sale-a-Bration and Spring/Summer catalogues this year....so soft and pretty!! 

So here is something I have made using some of the lovely new stamps...

Isn't it stunning?? This is Language of Love. The large heart works with the Hearts Framelits and the smaller hearts work with the Small Heart Punch.

I punched a couple of the hearts out and raised them up, and stuck another couple inside the card, can you see them?

I have a feeling I will be using this set an awful lot! There are more stamps in this set...I will show you another day! ;)

I hope you're having a good week!

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!

An embossed get well card

Hello!
I had a little play with a colour combo I have never thought of, thanks to the Colour Throwdown challenge this week :)

I embossed a piece of Pool Party card with my not very often used Houndstooth EF... I really should use this more often!

The flower is from the Flower Shop set, stamped in Night Of Navy, and punched with the Pansy Punch. The Chevron Ribbon is Calypso Coral and the sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Sentiments, stamped in Night Of Navy and cut out using the Word Window Punch. I finished with some silver glass glitter in the middle of the flower for a bit of sparkle.

So what do you think of the colour combo? I think it has a nice, fresh feel to it!

Supplies

Cardstock - Pool Party, Whisper White

Stamps - Flower Shop, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Punches/Dies - Word Window, Pansy Punch, Circles Collection Framelits

Other - Chevron Ribbon, Silver Glass Glitter

If you would like to buy any of the products I have used today, you get them direct from my online shop, or pleased do feel free to contact me to place your order!

Challenges

Create with Connie and Mary - #273

Colour Throwdown - #264

Crafting When We Can - Make It Sparkle

CAS on Sunday - Get Well Soon

Craft Your Passion - Embossing

I have work today, then prep for a craft workshop and a fun crafty day this weekend...are you up to anything nice?

Have a lovely Friday!

Lots of butterflies!

Morning all!

I have a card that isn't a thank you card for a change!

I have used one of my all time favourite stamp sets, Papillon Potpourri for this card, stamping the butterflies onto vellum, in Pool Party and Midnight Muse. I also used one of the Best Of Butterflies as it goes with the Elegant Butterfly punch too.

The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Pairs and is also in Midnight Muse. The aperture was cut using the Chalk Talk Framelits. I think it really makes the sentiment stand out, don't you? I have CASEd the idea from Margaret and this card. It is something I have done in the past but sometimes you just need reminding of different techniques, especially when there really are so many out there!

Supplies

Cardstock - Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Whisper White, Vellum

Stamps - Papillon Potpourri, Best Of Butterflies, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink - Midnight Muse, Pool Party

Tools - Simply Scored

If you would like to purchase any of the products I have used here, please do visit my online store where you will 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. 

I am also starting a new Stampers 6 club in December, just in time for Christmas! So if you would like to build your Stampin' Up! stash in an affordable way, whilst still getting hostess benefits, then this is for you! 

Gift subscriptions to the club are now also available! You can purchase the 6 month membership for only £150, and I will send you a gift voucher and small gift to give to the recipient, and then all they have to do is send me their £25 order each month! And in one month from the six they will play 'hostess' and receive at least £25 of free products of their choosing! 

This really is a gift that keeps giving!

Challenges

Atlantic Hearts - #25

The Paper Players - #167

Just Us Girls - Die Cut Inlay Technique

Right, school run, gym, church, then to take delivery of 5 very special handbags for some very lucky demos! You know who you are! ;)

I'm sorry...

I'm not apologising...it is a quick card I made last night in between getting on with some commission work!

I have used the Mosaic Madness set again, stamped in Basic Black and Bermuda Bay.

The sentiment is Teeny Tiny Sentiments and the ribbon is the lush Bermuda Bay Taffeta ribbon from the Seasonal Catalogue.

Products

Stamps - Mosaic Madness, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink - Basic Black, Bermuda Bay

Ribbon - Bermuda Bay Taffeta ribbon

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

Try Stampin' On Tuesday (with a twist)

I have a long crafting day ahead of me today...hopefully I will have something to show you tomorrow! :)

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? 

Guest design for Less Is More!

Good morning LIMettes!

I have exciting news! I have been asked to guest design at Less Is More while Jen takes a couple of weeks off! I am thrilled to have been asked, and I only hope I can do the challenges justice!

This week's challenge is 

FELT

It's a while since I have used felt, but I have made a couple of cards for you to see.

This first one is made using some felt which looks a lot like the colour Raspberry Ripple, and it looks lovely teamed with the sparkly black felt. I used the Dress Up Framelits to create a little dress and cardigan. The embossing is done with the Perfect Polka Dots EF, and the sentiment is from the hostess Express Yourself stamp set.

My second card is created by stamping the Festive Flurry stamps in Silver Encore onto white sparkly felt, then cut it out using the matching framelits. (these stamps and framelits are available as a bundle with a 15% discount) The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Sentiments, stamped in Silver Encore, and the papers are the Winter Frost DSP. I finished with a super sparkly Frosted Finishes Embellishment...these are stunning in real life!

Challenges

CASE Study - #158 (first card)

A Random Thursday - #15 (second card)

I hope you like my cards...what will you create?

Quickie Christmas

Hi there!

How are you all? My car had her MOT yesterday, and she passed with no trouble at all! Phew...another year done! :)

I spent all day yesterday in my craft room making a very special card for my friend's nephew, which I will post when I know it's safe to do so, but for now here is a card I can post...

I have used a strip of Season of Style DSP, some Gold card, and the very lovely Christmas Collectibles stamp set. To make the 3D bauble, I stamped 3, punched them with the matching punch, then scored each down the middle. Fold each in half, then stick one half to the next bauble, and then the next. 

I finished with a sentiment from Teeny Tiny Sentiments.

Supplies

Stamps - Christmas Collectibles, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink - Gold Encore, Real Red

Designer Papers - Season Of Style

Punch - Christmas Ornament

If you would like to top your stash with some Christmas products like these, please do contact me, or why not shop 24/7 in my online shop? You can even win this month's hostess credits, just by using the hostess code on your order!

Challenges

4 Crafty Chicks - Sketch

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - Cut/Punch It Out

Crimbo Crackers - Quick and Easy

Thanks for popping by today...hope to see you tomorrow!

Get well soon Shelli!

Morning!

Some of you may have heard that Shelli from Stampin' Up! had a nasty riding accident last week, (you can read the full story and leave get well messages here), and she has got a long road to recovery ahead of her. I also know she is going to have the most Stampin' Up! get well cards sent to one person ever! Maybe it should be entered into the Guinness Book of World Records?!

Anyway, I too have made a card to send to wish her well and here it is...

This is made using all colours from the Subtles colour collection. Papers, ribbons and inks. 

I have gone for my first effort at a 'shabby chic' style card...not sure if it passes...what do you think? I sanded the edges of all the paper elements and used Core'dinations cardstock for the butterflies.

I added an Antique Brad as a finishing touch. Overall I think it's certainly a pretty card, if not quite Shabby Chic!

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White, Core'dinations

Designer Series Paper - Subtles (Soft Sky)

Stamp - Teeny Tiny Wishes, Oh, Hello

Ink - Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder

Ribbon - Chevron, Stitched Grosgrain (Blushing Bride)

Dies - Ovals Collection Framelits, Beautiful Wings Embosslits

Other - Antique Brads

If you would like to purchase anything I have used here, or would like to know more about the gorgeous products, please do contact me, I am more than happy to help!

Challenges

Paper Craft Crew - #56

CASE Study - #155

The Shabby Tea Room - #182

The Crafty Blogger's Network - Things With Wings

Sweet Stampin' - Spots and Stripes

Well, Keiran is back at school today, in Year 1! He's very excited...I'm sure he'll have a great day!

Hope your little ones settle in well too :)