Little shiny Christmas Tree

Firstly, sorry about the poor quality of photo in this first image, the light in my craft room is shocking, add that to the fact that I took these photo's at night, there is not a lot of light.  I used an OttLite to craft by, so that's ok, I really want to buy another one, maybe Father Christmas will take pity on me next month!

Talking about Christmas, my project today is another Christmas card.  I used the "Musical Wheel" again, I'm in love with that image this year, the sentiment is from the "Petite Pairs" stamp set.

The tree is cut out using the "Holiday Collection" framelits and it sits on the small scalloped rectangle cut out using the "Scallop Rectangle Clearlit"

The tree was actually cut out of "Whisper White" cardstock and sprayed using the Gold Glow Smooch Spritz.  It doesn't show up that well in the photo, but it has a lovely shimmer that changes in intensity depending on which way you look at the tree.  I also used the "Cherry Cobbler" Dazzling Details to add little blobs to replicate little red baubles on the tree.

Now I have to be honest, this is one of those cards that was created out of bits that I had on my desk that I thought may work together, and I'm pleased I gave it a go.

If you want to know anything about Stampin' Up or their products or would like to book a workshop in the comfort of your own home, please get in contact.

Take care......xx

A "Twitterpated" birthday card

Hi there,

Another project using lots of the wonderful new items in the Summer Mini catalogue for you today.

These dies are absolutely gorgeous, you get 6 in the pack  with the largest approximately 13.3cm and they mat & layer together beautifully.  I also love the "Bordering on Romance" stamp set.  There is so much you can do with this particular outline stamp but all the stamps in this set are extremely versatile. 
I also love the "Twitterpated" DSP, you have such lovely, flowery images on one side and on the other, good solid patterns and blocks of colour, as you can see from the Basic Gray pattern used on this card, which would also be great for a man's card, especially with Father's day coming up next month.

Hope you like it, until next time ... xx


Project Ingredients

Stamp Sets : "Bordering on Romance" & "Petite Pairs"
Card stock : "Blushing Bride" & "Lucky Limeade" cardstock
Accessories : "Twitterpated" DSP; "Baja Breeze" Pleated Satin Ribbon.
Colour:   "Baja Breeze" classic ink pad & StazOn ink, "Baja Breeze", "Blushing Bride" "Basic Gray" & "Pear Pizzazz" marker pens
Tools : Tape runner adhesive; "Labels Collection" Framelits dies

"Sale-a-bration" ends today ~ last look

Hi there, hope you are having a lovely Saturday.

Today I will be sharing the last lot of projects I've made using the exclusive products you can get for free as part of this years "Sale-a-bration" event.

 

These two cards are basically the same, the only real difference is that on the top card I used the "Postage Stamp" punch and on the bottom the "1 1/4" Square" punch.  The card blanks for these are 2/3rd of a sheet of A4 "Confetti Cream" cardstock folded in half.  Cards this size fit into a standard business envelope.

The next couple of cards are Easter cards, which I am waaaay behind on!

The "Everyday Enchantment" DSP is perfect for Easter projects.

On both of these cards I used the large image from "Creative Elements" stamp set as a background stamp.

This next card has a very simple colour palette being just Black, White & Red. This uses the "Fresh Vintage" stamp set from the "Sale-a-bration" collection.

Just to add some interest, I added a string of pearls to underline the sentiment and also on the centre of the butterfly that I cut out using "Beautiful Wings" embosslit and the "Everyday Enchantment" DSP.

... and finally,

A celebration card using the "Outlined Occasions" stamp set, which is another "Sale-a-bration" option.

Well I hope you have found some inspiration amongst these last few projects, I can honestly say that the products being offered for free as part of this years "Sale-a-bration" is outstanding and I'm sorry that they will no longer be available after today, so if you want to get your hands on, please don't delay and get in contact today as I would hate for anyone to be disappointed.  Remember, you can choose 1 item for every £45 spent

Birthday card for my cousin

Hello,

Today I would like to share a card I made for my cousin Gillian for her birthday today. 

Gillian's birthday card.

I've seen quite a lot of this style and layout made a home decor items but I wanted to give it a try as a birthday card.

I used the main flourish image from the "Baroque Motifs" stamp set and stamped it using the Versamark ink pad to give a gentle watermark image to the background.  Then used the "Beautiful Wings" embosslits die for the big shot to make all the butterflies you see here.  To give it a bit more sparkle I added jewels in the centre of all the butterflies and also I sprayed it with Champagne shimmer mist mixed with surgical spirit.

Inside detail

I decorated the inside, but for my message, I cut out a piece of  "Naturals Ivory" card stock, used the "Baroque Motifs" image again, added a further sentiment form the "Petite Pairs" stamp set to the left of the card.  I then adhered this using removable adhesive so that when Gillian's birthday is over, she can remove my message and re-use the card if she wants.

I was please how it came out, just hope she likes it.

Take care ... xx
 
Project Ingredients

Stamp Sets : "Baroque Motifs"; "Happiest Birthday Wishes" &; "Petite Pairs"
Card stock : "Whisper White"; "Naturals Ivory"; "Tempting Turquoise" & "Night of Navy"
Accessories :Shimmer Mist in "Champagne"; Rhinestone jewels.
Colour : Black StazOn Ink; Versamark ink & "Night of Navy" marker pen
Tools : "SNAIL" adhesive; Dimensional Adhesive; Corner rounder punch;  Big Shot machine & "Beautiful Wings" embosslits die,

My "Thank You" card for Jan 2012

Anyone who places a Stampin' Up! order through me will get a free card in the post as a thank you.

This month my card is a birthday card and uses the fabulous "Aviary" stamp set.

Jan '12 Thank You card

It comes in three different colours, "Pool Party"; "Rose Red" and "Peach Parfait".

Card front in more detail.

Card inside in more detail.

Hope you like it.  If you do have any questions regarding Stampin' Up' products, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

Have a great day!   xx

 
 Project Ingredients

Stamp Sets : "Aviary"; "Happiest Birthday Wishes" & "Petite Pairs"
Card stock : "Whisper White"; "Poppy Parade"; "Rose Red" & "Peach Parfait"
Accessories : "Victoria" crochet trim ribbon; Brads
Colour : Black StazOn Ink
Tools : "SNAIL" adhesive; 1 3/4" Circle punch