Butterfly thanks

Card: cherry cobbler, old olive, whisper white
DSP: old olive patterned dsp
Ink: cherry cobbler, old olive
Stamp set(s): so happy for you, fresh vintage
Accessories: pearls, beautiful butterflies die cut, beautiful wings embosslit, top note die cut, big shot, sponge

Well, I managed to pull this card together as a thank you for a dear friend who came and talked to a support group I below to.  It was perfect to go with the gift we presented to her!  She loved it :-)

I've given my big shot a bit of a work out here, and I have used the rock n' technique on the image inside, which gives it some extra colour.  The pearls and distressing finish it off.  It's a simple card that I felt I was able to cope with at the moment...  I can say that it felt good to get back into my creative groove - yay!

Blossom birthday

Card: pear pizazz, blushing bride, confetti white, whisper white
Ink: pear pizazz, blushing bride
Stamp set(s): creative elements, so happy for you, mixed bunch
Accessories: perfect polka dot embossing folder, top note die cut, big shot, blushing bride poly-stitched ribbon

 A lady from church has a birthday on Saturday, but I gave this card to her tonight to help her celebrate, so I don't mind sharing this project.  I've used the top note to cut out the confetti white on the front - cool technique where you cut the main shape, then turn it 90 degrees and cut again to create an unusual shape.  I've just quickly stamped and mounted a scrunched up blossom, embossed the blushing bride, and stamped inside on confetti white (the confetti has a gorgeous flecked look).  The pearl and ribbon were added to finish.  A quick and easy project to make.  Happy birthday Gayle!

Hello blossom

Card: tempting turquoise, daffodil delight, whisper white

DSP: real red DSP

Ink: tempting turquoise, daffodil delight, real red, lucky limeade markers

Stamp set(s): hello blossom, so happy for you

Accessories: ice-cream parlor buttons, ice-cream parlor ribbon, petals-plenty embossing folder, big shot

I wanted to ink up my new stamp, the single stamp Hello Blossom.  I think this stamp is a 'happy' stamp, so I've used 'happy', bright colours on this project.  The embossing, ribbon and buttons all add texture and interest to a simple but fun card.  I've also added a white panel inside with a single sentiment from the 'So happy for you' stamp set.  It'll be added to my stash for the right occasion!

French foliage birthday

Card: early expresso, crumb cake, very vanilla
Ink: early expresso, cajin craze, more mustard
Stamp set(s): french foliage, so happy for you
Accessories: clear block, very vanilla seam binding, library clip

After yesterday's fun, I decided to CASE another card of Dawn's - just because I love this stamp set, and I love Dawn's designs!  Of course, I've put my spin on this project, and I have added some stamping inside, which I love on this card...  I've used a clear block to add some colour and texture, and the seam binding and very cute library clip add that little bit of 'wow'!

Thanks - easel card

Card: crumb cake, chocolate chip, very vanilla
Ink: cajin craze, chocolate chip
Stamp set(s): french foliage, so happy for you
Accessories: very vanilla seam binding, clear block

I wanted to make something a little different today, so out came the easel card...  I wasn't too sure where this one was heading in my mind, so I just let it evolve and by the time I stamped and added the seam binding, it was done!  It just came together, and that was cool :-)  Love days when my crafting just flows...

Here, I have used a clear block to stamp the centre image/background - I need to practice this more as it's such a cool technique to use in your projects and depending on how you use your clear block, you can create lots of different effects.  Oh, the possibilities!

JAI challenge - Just Add Jodene Tripp

Card: cajin craze, marina mist, pumpkin pie, very vanilla
Ink: cajin craze, marina mist, pumpkin pie
Stamp set(s): delicate doilies, so happy for you
Accessories: scallop trip border punch, scallop circle punch, circle punch, clear button, linen thread

Over at Just Add Ink, the challenge this week is to just add one of the design team, Jodene Tripp, which meant deciding on one of her projects to CASE.  I decided on this one from her amazing blog and came up with this thank you card.

I've used my delicate doilies stamp set, but I've changed the sentiment and some of the colours - I don't have bashful blue or peach parfiat, but I think marina mist and pumpkin pie go just as well...  I've also added a clear button with a piece of linen thread to give some texture.  This was a fun project to CASE - thanks Jodene for the inspiration!

Blossom with class

Card: basic black, riding hood red, whisper white
Ink: basic black, riding hood red
Stamp set(s): mixed bunch, so happy for you
Accessories: dazzling diamonds, riding hood red taffeta ribbon, blossom punch

I had the negative of the blossom punch sitting on my desk for awhile, so I decided to set myself a challenge and use it in a project today.  I quite like the classy look of this card with the black, red and white colour combo.  Loving the layers and the dazzle on the flower center that has dazzling diamonds.  Yay for some bling!

Wisteria sympathy

Card: wisteria wonder, pear pizzazz, whisper white

DSP: pear pizzazz patterned DSP
Ink: wisteria wonder, pear pizzazz
Stamp set(s): mixed bunch, so happy for you, creative elements
Accessories: blossom punch, wisteria wonder brad, wisteria wonder ruffled ribbon

I was playing around with my new stamp set and the blossom punch that goes with the stamp set (both in the new mini catalogue!!), and love how this project evolved into a sympathy card.  I added an inside panel with a sentiment and image, but the brad sets that blossom off nicely.  A simple but elegant card to say "I'm thinking of you".

Sweet shop birthday

Card: calypso coral, pear pizzazz, whisper white
DSP: sweet shop dsp
Ink: lucky limeade, wisteria wonder, calypso coral
Stamp set: so happy for you
Accessories: scallop trim border punch, pear pizzazz pleated satin ribbon, lucky limeade baker's twine, blushing bride (twitterpated range) button, beautiful wings embosslit, big shot, stamp-a-ma-jig

Today, I decided to use some new product from the new autumn-winter mini catalogue to give you a taste of what you might find in the new mini.  Here, I have used some samples that we were given at Stamp Camp a few weeks back, and I'm in love!!  There is so much in there you'll want to have to play with!  With the pleated ribbon, baker's twin, gorgeous dsp, and lots more, there's something there for everyone.  If you would like a copy of the new mini, contact me and I'll be happy to send you one.  Better yet, host a workshop with me, and you'll have the chance to play with some of this new product!

On this card, I have made the panel of dsp the feature, which I don't often do, but thought the patten suited a birthday card, so the only stamping here is the sentiment trio.  I've added a button and a snip of bakers twine on the butterfly, and then added some more bakers twin around the pleated ribbon.  The patterned dsp is double-sided, and I've added a strip of the other side of this pattern underneath the pleated ribbon - gorgeous hearts!  And I've just had a brain-wave (I get those every now and then, lol!),  you could add some dazzling diamonds to the icecream cones to give it some sparkle - just might do that before I bag this card up ready for my stash.

Birthday wishes

Card: pear pizzazz, cajun craze, more mustard, whisper white
Ink: pear pizzazz, cajun craze, more mustard
Stamp set(s): creative elements, so happy for you
Accessories: whisper white organza ribbon, rhinestones

Today, I've been hanging out with Ruth while she's recovering from surgery...  It's been beautiful weather, and having an extra-long weekend has made all the difference!  I've pulled this card together and I'm loving the colour combo and my new creative elements stamp set.  I think the colours are fresh and give a sense of spring for someone's birthday.  Enjoy!

Happy Birthday to my twin sister!

Card: rich razzleberry, early expresso, very vanilla

DSP: rich razzleberry patterned dsp

Ink: rich razzleberry, early expresso, old olive

Stamp set(s): bliss, so happy for you, because I care, french foliage

Accessories: silver brads, rich razzleberry satin ribbon

I've created this card before, CASED from Teneale Williams, but I love it so much that I've made another one for my sister for her special birthday. It's slightly different, but I just love the layers and the vintage look, and the colours are perfect for my sister. I've done a panel inside, but I forgot to take a pick before I wrote in it... It's just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside!

Happy Birthday, Ruth!! So glad we share the same birthday, and get along like twins usually do! Love you lots!

Wisteria wonder meets soft suede

Card: soft suede, very vanilla, wisteria wonder

Ink: soft suede

Stamp set(s): creative elements, so happy for you

Accessories: decorative label punch, pearls

I haven't posted for a few days and I've been having withdrawals, lol! I found this project on Claire Daley's blog, and loved it, so I decided to CASE it for today. Love how the wisteria wonder "comes into its own" with soft suede and very vanilla. I only used soft suede ink here, to create a vintage look, but I also love the distressing and worn feel of this project. I just had to break out my new stamp set!

JAI Challenge - 108

Card: island indigo, pool party, early expresso, whisper white

Ink: pool party, island indigo, early expresso
Stamp set(s): because I care, so happy for you
Accessories: early expresso striped ribbon, perfect polka dot embossing folder, big shot, dazzling diamonds

JAI challenge us with a colour challenge this week, which I loved, and couldn't wait to enter! Here is my take on this week's challenge. I didn't want too much early expresso, so I kept it to a minimum - the small mat and ribbon where enough to bring out the dark colour. The dazzling diamonds really dazzle in real life - the light was bad when I took this shot. But the main thing was I enjoyed bringing this together!

JAI Challenge 107 - Just Add Nikki Spencer

Card: poppy parade, pool party, wisteria wonder, whisper white
Ink: poppy parade, pool party, wisteria wonder, lucky limeade
Stamp set(s): fresh vintage, so happy for you
Accessories: paper vellum, silver brads, rhinestones, beautiful embosslit, big shot, sponge, circle punch

This week's challenge over at JAI was Just Add Nikki Spencer! I chose a recent project Nikki has blogged here and CASEd it for this challenge. Very fun! I've used a circle punch and punched a post-it note to mask off the circle in the middle, then stamped and sponged it to bring out the circle a little more. I have added a sentiment on paper vellum and attached it with two brads. I'm pretty happy with the results! Oh, and I have again used one of the SAB (Sale-a-bration) stamp sets - free with an order of $120!

JAI Challenge #106

Card: poppy parade, calypso coral, tangerine tango, whisper white

DSP: poppy parade DSP
Ink: poppy parade, calypso coral
Stamp set: fresh vintage, so happy for you

Accessories: 3/4" circle punch, silver brads, calypso coral brad, poppy parade 1/4" poly-striped ribbon

The ladies over at JAI challenged us with a sketch this week. I decided to go with some of the different reds that I had, and I also wanted to make a rosette (the DSP worked well for this!). The sketch worked out well for this card, and I'm falling in love with the poppy parade and calypso coral colour comobo :-)

I've also used a new stamp set from the current Sale-a-bration promotion - love, love, love it! I've stamped a stuble pattern on the two outside panels, and on the inside panel. This stamp set can be yours for free if you spend $120 (not including shipping) - but hurry, only until the end of March!

Colour Throwdown #179

Card: crumb cake, poppy parade, blushing bride
Ink: poppy parade, blushing bride
Stamp set(s): silloutte sentiments, so happy for you

Accessories: beautiful wings embosslit, big shot, perfect polka dot embossing folder, clear block C, pearls, blushing bride 1/4" poly-striped ribbon

Over at the Colour Throwdown, the colour combo this week was right up my alley - my favourite combo AND a netural...! I've used a clear block to stamp a background 'mat', then added an image and sentiment over the top. The butterfly duo and ribbon set it off nicely. And of course, I had to add an inside panel for a special message. I've had lots of fun stamping with my clear blocks, creating lots of different effects. Very easy to do, and a quick way to add some subtle (or not so subtle colour) to your project. Hope you like it!

Birthday wishes

Card: pool party, island indigo, whisper white
Ink: pool party, island indigo
Stamp set(s): bliss, silloutte sentiments, so happy for you
Accessories: beautiful wings embosslit, big shot, pearls, sponges

The lovely Debi had a significant birthday last week (Happy Birthday, Debi!!) and I sent this card to help her celebrate. Love the colour combo, the torn corner, and the shadow stamping. I did an inside panel, but didn't take a pic before I wrote in it, so I've left that out. Except to say that it was shadow-stamped around the edges for a subtle look (similar to the front), and sponged to create the vintage, whispy look that Debi loves! Big hugs, Debi!

JAI Challenge - Red & White

Card: real red, whisper white
Ink: real red
Stamp set: just believe, so happy for you

Accessories: brayer, pearls, real red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

This week's challenge over at Just Add Ink was Just Add Red & White. This is my take on the challenge... With a real red base, I added some artwork on whisper white with my brayer with some stamping, and the pearls and ribbon finish it off. I stamped the sentiment on a small piece of whisper white and sponged the edges to help it pop, but then I curled it so it created a 3D effect, which I quite like.

Bold & bright!

Card: confetti white, whisper white, melon mambo, daffodil delight
Ink: tempting turquoise, daffodill delight
Stamp set(s): delicate doilies, so happy for you

Accessories: perfect polka dot embossing folder, big shot, ice cream palour buttons, ice cream palour ribbon, sponge

A very quick and simple card today. I decided I wanted to make a bright, cherry card and so I dug out my ice cream palour buttons and ribbon and worked with the card stock and inks I had to match. I sponged the bottom of the front whisper white panel, but I'm wishing I had used my brayer to give a more defined and graduated look. Anyway, another card to put away in my stash for the market, or to give away :-)

Lots of hearts!

Card: basic black, real red, whisper white
Ink: real red, cherry cobbler, basic black
Stamp set(s): well scripted, so happy for you, create a cupcake

Accessories: brayer, pearls

As Valentines Day is coming up, I thought I would get my hearts inked up - I only have two so far, so it wasn't too difficult! I wanted to create a classy, romantic card, and I think this card "fits the bill"! The photos are bad, so I might re-do them tomorrow... Enjoy!