ABAC Sunday - 'Mummy' bag

My Anything But A Card, (ABAC),  project today is a bag using the new "Petite Purse" die for the Big Shot machine.

I've actually made quite a few little bags now as it is so easy and very addictive but the first one I wanted to share with you is my little 'Mummy' bag that I made for Halloween treats.

I used 'Naturals Ivory' card stock to cut the bag out, then ripped the off cutes and inked the edges in 'Crumb Cake' ink to give the tatty look, and adhered to the bag.  I made sure that whilst adhering the ripped pieces I didn't cover the hold for the closure part of the bag, which was very easy to do.  I also used a long ripped piece for the handle rather that use the one that gets cut out with the die, just to keep the tatty look.

I used brown card stock that I cut with the circle punch from the 'Itty Bitty shapes pack' and added the 'Googly Eyes' that you can either get separately or as part of the 'Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit'

This was fun to do and I think it's a really cute Halloween project, and these little bags actually hold cute a bit in side, I've put 8 little chocolate "eyeballs" that I got from Waitrose inside, so plenty for own little monster.

If you want any further information on how to make these little bags or would like to buy the bits to make your own, please don't hesitate to get in contact.

Have a great day... xx

SATURDAY INSPIRATION ~ Stampin' Up Catalogue

This week I'm sharing a Halloween Invitation that I made.

as you can see from the photo below, the envelope is completely open and you place the invitation in the centre of the open envelope before you seal it up.

You seal the envelope by folding in the sides, then the bottom, then the top..

.. and finally sealing it by wrapping the twine round the two popped up 'stoppers'.  I made these using a circle punch and popping them up with two dimensional adhesive pieces.  

The stamp set I got the little Halloween pumpkin from was "Button Buddies".  I chose this stamp as I just wanted a little image without it being too obviously 'spooky Halloween'

And my inspiration?  well that came from the "Sealed with Love" kit, which is on page 35 of the current Autumn/Winter mini catalogue.  It's a adorable little kit but not really suitable for what I wanted.

Hope you like it and remember, inspiration comes from many places, enjoy!   xx

World Card Making Day ~ 6th Oct

World Card Making Day is on the 6th Oct this year, so if you've always wanted to have a go but didn't know where to start or where worried that you would have to spend a fortune on products when you weren't even sure if you would like it then please get in touch.

I do classes, workshops and virtual classes for all abilities with the aim of having fun and producing cards that you would be proud to send to friends and family alike ~ and you never know, you might just discover a wonderful talent you never knew you had!

Contact me at techiebell@hotmail.co.uk

Out with the old and in with the New

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Well, it's that time of year again, the coming to an end of the current Stampin' Up catalogue :-(

* to see the latest list of retiring stamp sets, please click RETIRING STAMP SETS

* to see the latest list of retiring accessories, please click RETIRING ACCESSORIES

PLEASE NOTE : Lots of items are on special offer, with up to 40% of some things and some items have already sold out, so don't wait, if you see something you want on the list, then get in contact ASAP, I would hate for you to miss out

but, with the coming to an end of one catalogue, we have the excitement of the new catalogue coming out on 1st October  :-)

and don't forget, Stampin' Up have just launched the lovely new Autumn/Winter catalogue.  This is the first time we have had one of these in blighty and it's fab!  Just click on the picture on the top of the right hand panel to have a peek, it's full of stuff you really will NEED.

Oh, and as a special offer from me, ALL ORDERS OVER £50.00 GET FREE P&P

Any questions, drop me a line at techiebell@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks xx

SATURDAY INSPIRATION ~ Pinterest

Hi there,

Very late posting today but I did want to quickly share with you a card based on some cards I've seen on Pinterest.  I've seen a few cards like this so I can't give any one person the credit, but I think it's a great design, so whoever came up with it first is a little star.

Basically the card is coloured card stock stripes with a sentiment intersecting them, this could be done either by stamping directly to the base layer, as I have done, or by adding a sentiment on an additional layer and laying over the top.

The sentiment I used is from the "Happiest Birthday Wishes" stamp set, which is a Hostess only item.  This set is only available until the end of tomorrow, so if you want to get hold of it, please contact me ASAP.

I love this card style and it's so great to get some inspiration on men's cards as it's they can be hard to make, I also love the way that this card uses up the thinnest strips so you can used your scraps.

Enjoy! ... xx

Just the ticket

Hello,

My share today is a 'Ticket' card.  ticket shapes are really popular in paper crafting at the moment, you see them popping up on scrapbook pages and cards everywhere so I thought to have a go at making a ticket shaped card.

This card is made from a little of something old and a little of something new as I used the "Tea Time" simply scrappin' kit to make this card which is on the retirement list and the sentiment is from the "Itty Bitty Banners" stamp set that will be available from 1st October.  This stamp set also has a coordinating Big shot die set, so you get perfectly cut out little banners everytime.

To create the perforated 'ticket' edge I used the postage stamp punch, which is also in the new catalogue.

I did some faux stitching round the edges on this one.  I used the mat pack and paper piercing tool to create the holes and then went round with a "Pool Party" marker pen to add the 'stitches'.

Oh, and if you like the look of tickets on your projects, then you'll love the new "Ticket Duo Builder" punch that is in the new catalogue, just a few more days to go and you can have a look for yourself.  I will have the new catalogue available to check out on my blog around 8am on the 1st.

Hope you like the card... xx

SATURDAY INSPIRATION ~ Less Is More Challenge Week 86

I'm starting a new theme for my postings on Saturdays called "Saturday Inspiration".  It's where I explain what or who inspired me on the project I'm sharing with you on that day.

My inspiration this week was the challenge over at "Less is More"
Their challenge is called "Take 3 Challenges"  whereby you choose 3 of their past challenges to make a card.

For my card I choose:
 ~ Week 12 - Off Centre
 ~ Week 16 - Butterflies
 ~ Week 22 - Shades of Blue

My card base is made from "Marina Mist" card stock and measures just under 5-1/2" .  My "Whisper White layer is 5-5/16th square.
I used 5 x 3/4" strips of DSP from ""Beau Chateau"; "Nursery Nest"; "Big Top Birthday" and from the "Tea Time" simply scrapin' kit, all of which are retiring at the end of the month.  I also used, (once again!), the "Butterfly Prints" stamp set and coordinating "Butterfly" punch, both of which are also retiring at the end of the month.  The edges of the butterflies are covered with glitter and the sparkly beautifully.

The sentiment, which is defiantly 'off centre'  is from the "Apothecary Art" stamp set, which will be in the new catalogue which launches on 1st October, there is also a new sentiment stamp set called "Loving Thoughts" which coordinates with it perfectly.

If you ever are in need of inspiration, I would heartily recommend visiting a challenge site such as Less Is More, you don't have to stick to that weeks challenge or even enter the challenge, just be inspired and enjoy.

Have a wonderful Saturday xx