October Christmas/Holiday Card Stamp Camp

October 23, 2013October 23, 2013Leave a comment

Last weekend was the 3rd Christmas/ Holiday Card Stamp Camp for this year. We made 3 of each of these cards:

Contemporary ‘flip/flop’ card in Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay with silver ribbon and glimmer paper. The middle card in classic red and green, showcased the new ‘ Expressions Framelits’ and ‘Silver Foil’ card stock. The final card in Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive ~ traditional colors with a contemporary design.

And here is the some of the band of happy stampers:

Here is a video on how to use the fantastic Expression thinlits:

Beautiful Stampin’ Up Colors

October 20, 2013October 20, 2013Leave a comment

While working on a design for upcoming Scrap Camps, I was looking thru all the wonderful colors that are available from Stampin’ Up. I started working with some of the Brights family and then my eye was drawn to the Crushed Curry in the Regals family. Hmmmmmm, now I have to choose!!! I will share the result when I have a made my choices.

Leave me a comment on which of the colors are your favorites – I would love to know!

Have a happy Sunday 🙂

Neighbourhood Card Craftin’

October 16, 2013Leave a comment

At the beginning of the summer one of our new neighbours started a neighbourhood group on a web-site called Nextdoor.com. We joined straightaway and went along to a meet and greet. As always, in get-togethers, we ask ‘what do you do?’ There was a lot of interest when I spoke of my Stampin’ Up and card crafting classes. So much so that we pulled together a small group of ladies who meet at my house once per month to make cards, home decor and 3D items. Our October get-together is on the 30th and we will be making this cute little banner which will fit perfectly on a desk or mantel shelf. Amazing what some ink, stamps and some card stock will do to bring folks together!

The background uses Cajun Craze and Sweater Weather DSP

Stamp sets included:

Truly grateful

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Update to Treasure Hunt

October 7, 2013Leave a comment

A bunch more talented stampers have joined in the Virtual Treasure Hunt. You still have plenty of time to join in the fun – just get your entry in by October 25th (at the latest) 🙂 Please go look at my “Rules” post for links to them. Even if you have already submitted your list – go look at their sites for ideas and inspiration ~ you will not be sorry.

Punch Art Bear Baby Card

September 16, 2013Leave a comment

Punch Art Bear Baby Card

We welcomed a new member to our family last week. Made this congratulations card to send to her parents. The bear is made from using different punches and the pieces are sponged before assembly. (the pattern for the bear was from a talented paper crafter in Australia but sadly I cannot find her name – thanks so much for the inspiration 🙂 )

Mixed Bunch Wedding Shower Gift Card Holder

September 16, 2013Leave a comment

Mixed Bunch Wedding Shower Gift Card Holder

Using Big Shot die ‘top note’, heat embossed vellum, glimmer paper and large rhinestone. Lots of sparkle and shine, perfect for a wedding shower.

Stampin’ Up Featured Product ~ Magnetic Platform

September 14, 2013Leave a comment

The magnetic platform is now available to order. The is a wonderful tool for accurate cutting using your Big Shot and framelits dies.

Want to see it in action? Click on the picture above to see Stampin’ Up’s video

This Baby shower card was made using the Apothecary Accents Framlits dies along with the Magnetic Platform, allowing an accurately centered cut in the Pistachio Pudding card frame. Makes fantastic embellishments for scrapbooking and 3D home decor projects.

Can’t live without these great products? Order here!! from my on-line store, available 24/7!

Shadow Box Card

September 7, 20132 Comments

For the August Card Crafting Class I made a shadow box card using ‘By the Tide’ stamp set in blues and other masculine colors (see post from August 16th). I decided to work on a feminine version using the stamp sets Feels Good, Flower Shop and Express Yourself. The card stock is Melon Mambo and Very Vanilla and the inks included Melon Mambo, Elegant Eggplant and Old Olive. The fold was courtesy of Connie Stewart and the cutout in the middle was done using the 2 1/2 circle punch and the flowers used the new Pansy Punch. I am thrilled with the result and will send it to my sister-in-law (in the UK) for her birthday later this month.
All the products I used are from Stampin’ Up and are available from my on-line store. Let me know if you would like some instructions – I will be happy to send them if you comment on this post and follow my blog 🙂