Spring Mini-Cat....

4 days left until the Spring Mini ends!  The Spring Mini ends 30 November. 

I'm going to miss this cat, especially the Scallop Oval  Punch.

This is a fun layout for the little boys in your family!  In fact, the colours & stamps are able to be easily changed to suit anyone.  I've typed the numbers - 4 & 6 - on my pc...

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Just Beachy

Cardstock - Whisper White - Textured

DSP - Urban Garden
Ink - Old Olive, Pacific Point

Ribbon - Old Olive Grosgrain

Punches - 1 1/4" Circle, 1" Circle

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Mini-Dots, Watercolour Pencils

Until next time

Vicky

Shopping ....

I've had notebooks sitting in my box of "stuff" for quiet sometime, just waiting patiently to be decorated or something.... to them.  Well today was the day!

With the rose, I have stamped it 3 times onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock.  Using the Aqua Painter, I then picked up bits of colour from Ruby Red and painted the rose.  I then cut 2 of the stamped images where I thought would best suit the flower.  I used dimensionals to create the layers.  I may even add a little Dazzling Diamonds for a bit more of a lift!

On the inside, I've covered the top of the notebook with cardstock & DSP.  I've randomly stamped 3 images on the pages, using the different flowers & the colours from the front.  I decided not to add any flower on the left side, but instead added a small pocket - Blue Check - which you are able to include your receipts etc.  In the next couple of days, I will do a Tutorial for the cover & instructions relating to the technique I've used.

I am going to have to return this set to Jenny this week or she will be thinking she didn't purchase this set.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Fifth Avenue

Cardstock - Ruby Red, More Mustard, Whisper White

DSP - Sweet Slumper Speciality

Ink - More Mustard, Bashful Blue, Ruby Red

Ribbon - Grosgrain - Bashful Blue

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals

Until tmw, enjoy this hot hot weather

Vicky

Buttons, Buttons & more Buttons...

Check the buttons!

As previously mentioned, I had a run of making make cards & thought I would continue while the ideas were popping into my head.  I couldn't get my hands to work fast enough to keep up with the ideas....

I've used 3 different size circle punches on this card - purposely to keep your eye away from the squares.  I carried it through to the greeting, but using the oval punches.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Oval All

Cardstock - Ruby Red, Sahara Sand, Whisper White

DSP - Sweet Slumber Speciality

Ink - Basic Grey

Punches - 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, 1" Circle, Scallop Oval, Oval

Accessories - Sanil Glue, White Gel Pen

NON- SU - Buttons

Until Next time.  have a great day!

Vicky

# 2 4 the Day....

I've been playing with my friend's Jenny's stamp set - AGAIN! I love this set, but don't own it as yet! The possibilities are endless. I've cut out the flowers & placed 2 of them on dimensionals so that they sit up a little.

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Fifth Avenue, Thank You Kindly
Cardstock - Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Grey
DSP - Urban Oasis
Ink - Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze
Punches - Scallop Oval, Oval

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen

Hot Hot Saturday...

It's Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!

We all need more male cards, so I have had a run of making male cards.  

Over the next couple of days, you will see a couple of different ones, so keep your eyes peeled!

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Circle Circus

Cardstock - Sahara Sand, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla

DSP - Slweet Slumber Speciality

Ink - More Mustard, Basic Black, Basic Grey, Ruby Red

Accessories - Snail Adhesives, Dimensionals, Gel Pen

Punches - Oval, Scallop Oval

 Until tomorrow, enjoy!

Vicky

Baby Baby

Morning World!

I have had to do a mixture of baby tags, so have started off with a couple of very simple tags, using "Forest Friends"

I've made sure that the tags are big enough to write a small message on the inside.  Sometimes, you purchase a small gift tag & there is never enough room to write a message on the inside.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Forest Friends

Cardstock - Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Pretty-in-Pink

Ink - Bashful Blue, Pretty-in-Pink

Accessories - Gel Pen, Snail Adhesive, Crop-a-Dile

Punches - Oval, Scallop Oval

Remember - This stamp set is from the current Spring Mini-Catalogue & finishes at the end of November.  The stamps will not be repeated!

Enjoy

Vicky

Beach Weather...

Thought I would do a little something different & get a bit more use of the "Just Beachy" Stamp Set.  Remember we only have 13 days left to order from the Spring Mini, which means all the stamps will not been seen again.  I am going to miss quiet a few of them.....oh well.  I've purposely left any greetng off the card today, will put that on when the comes to use or sell it.

Supplies -

Cardboard - Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Baja Breeze - Textured, Pacific Point - Textured

Stamp Set - Just Beachy

Ink - Only Orange, Green Galore, Real Red, Brilliant Blue, YoYo Yellow

DSP - Urban Garden

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals

 

I am working on a couple of things at the moment, so hopefully I will be finished them by Friday - fingers crossed - and will post for you.

Until tmw

Vicky

Tool Time...

Morning All,

I've finally managed to come up wwith a couple of male cards.  I always convince myself that they are really hard to do, but once I get started, I'm ok!

Again, this is a very easy card to do - my type of card and again I have updated one of my older cards I have copies of

Supplies -
Cardstock - Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla
Stamp Set - Totally Tools, Short  & Sweet
Ink - Pacific Point, Basic Black
DSP - Urban Garden,
Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals, Mat Pack
Punches - Photo Corners

Enjoy

Vicky

Sleepy Saturday...

Surprse, Surprise, Surprise!,

Thought I would be early & post project for today, but I didn't really realise it was soooooooo early - no wonder my eyes won't open, might have to return for an hour or 2.  I must be hyped up for the garden!

I've decided to posted a male card - about time - and have completely changed my mind on what I was going to post.  I've taken this layout from an old old layout from years ago I did.  It is not using Stampin' Up! products, as I did it prioir to starting SU, but my intentions are to redo it in their colours, so keep your eye open!

Have a great day!

Vicky

Nappy Cakes

Hi Friends,

I have a friend who makes the most beautiful & lovely Nappy Cakes.  Sally spends so much time on each one, that you can only stand & admire them.

Have a look for yourself...

Don't they just speak for themselves.

If you would like to see more, go check out her brand new blog - http://www.craftysal.blogspot.com.au/

Vicky

Yahoooo....

It's Friday! BUT then I just realised it doesn't make any difference to me.....except I have a class at the local community centre every Friday.   I hope you have all had a great week & counting down the hours to a relaxing weekend.

I intend to try & weed the garden - have neglected it for sometime, so fingers crossed I am able to get out there into the sunny sun!

I've copied this card from the latest catalogue, except changed it around a little.  This is one of the cards I have to admit I hate doing, but they always come up so soft & lovely!

Supplies -
Cardstock - Always Artichoke, So Saffron

Ink - Always Artichoke

Stamp Set - Close as a Memory

Ribbon - Retired

Punches - Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Square, 1 1/4" Round

Stampin' Write Markers - Pretty-in-Pink, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery

Accessories - Snail Glue, Pearls from Pretty Kit, Pop-Up Glue Dots

Until tmw, have a great night!

Vicky

Tmw's Today...

Thought I would be early for tmw, so am posting tmw's today....  does that make sense?

I love pinks & blacks, although this card would still look lovely using the Pretty in Pink & Not Quite Navy!

Supplies -

Cardstock - Whisper White, Basic Black, Pink Pirouette - Textured

Ink - StazOn Black

Stamp Set - Fifth Avenue, Warm Words

Accessories - SU Embossing Powder - Clear, Snail Glue

How easy is this card?

I gotta go & water the garden - very dry out there...

Vicky

Post-It Notes Holder

Hi All,

Due to many requests for instructions of the holder posted the other day, I've managed to do one.  So here goes -

Instructions for Post-It Note Holder


Supplies Required –
 Cardboard
 Cardstock – Whisper White, Real Red
 DSP – Pink Flamingo
 Ink – Real Red
 Stamp Set – Great Friend
 Punches – Oval, Scallop Oval
 Ribbon – Striped Grosgrain
 Accessories - Dazzling Diamonds, 2-Way Glue, Uni-Signo Gel Pen
 Post-It Notes – 7.5cm x 7.5cm
Instructions –
1. Cut cardboard 9cm wide x 20cm long. I allowed a 2cm fold for the top as I put 2 post-it notes together
2. Score cardboard at 9cm & 11cm
3. Cut desired cardstock – Real Red – 9cm wide x 20cm long
4. Score cardstock at 9cm & 11cm
5. Cut a 26cm piece of ribbon in half – Striped Grosgrain Real Red
6. Tape the 2 pieces of ribbon down onto the inside of the 2cm fold at the top of your holder, ensuring they are in the middle
7. Adhere Real Red Cardstock to the side of the cardboard that you wish to be the inside. This covers the ends of your ribbon
8. Cut DSP – Pink Flamingo – 9cm wide x 20cm long
9. Score at 9cm & 11cm
10. Adhere DSP to the outside of the cardboard
11. Adhere the post-it notes to the bottom of the inside of the holder. These should fit nice & snug up against the 2cm fold. Adhere the bottom of the post-it notes to the bottom of the holder. When I have used one lot of post-it notes, I just adhere another lot to the bottom
12. Tie ribbon into a bow, trim
13. Embellish as desired
I used the Butterfly from “Great Friend”
1. Stamp butterfly in Real Red onto a piece of Whisper White Cardstock & cut out
2. Using 2-Way Glue on the butterfly, sprinkle Dazzling Diamonds over the butterfly
3. Adhere to the cover of the post-it holder
4. Using Real Red & Whisper White, stamp “For You”
5. Punch the words, using Oval Punch
6. Punch piece of Real Red Cardstock, using the Scallop Oval Punch
7. Adhere the Whisper White to the Real Red
8. Using Uni-Signo Gel Pen, place small dots around the outside of the scallop oval
TIP –
I save the cardboard which comes as the backing for the DSP – never throw it out! This is what I use as backing for a lot of my little holders, projects, etc. It makes them a little bit stronger!
If this is not clear, please let me know & I will run through it with you.
Enjoy!
Vicky

Birthday Card...

I almost forgot to post the matching card.  I did this to match in with the place cards, and as usual had no idea what I was going to do, except I had the colours in my hand ready to go.

Supplies -
Cardstock - Whisper White, Basic Black
DSP - Urban Oasis
Punches - Oval, Scallop Oval
Stamp Set - Oval All
Accessories - Pearl from Pretties Kit, Snail Glue, Stampin Emboss - White, StazOn - Black, Cuttlebug

You are not able to see, but I embossed the same flower on the envelope - black on black.  It come up really lovely as it was just suttle & didn't stand out
Until tmw - Have a great day!

Vicky
PS  Have I mentioned how I love these new DSP's...

Birthday...

I can post this now!

This is one of the place cards I made for Robyn the other day for her Birthday Dinner.  I kept it to the Black & White as I think tese colours are very elegant, classt & fresh.  I decided to make them very girlish, but not over the top, so using the Stamp Set - Fifth Avenue - stamped the flower in the left hand corner and then embossed.  They turned out really lovely & was really pleased with the outcome.

As I've never used this stamp set previously, I had to borrow from Jenny - Thanks - and boy am I giving it a good ol' workout!  It is a really plain, but a very soft and lovely set.

Will post a couple more of this set when I have finished them.
Have a great day!
Vicky

Cheery Tuesday...

Hi Stampers!

I have been off the air for a little - not up to scratch, but thought I would start the week out with a bright cheery number.

Supplies -

Cardstock - Real Red, Whisper White

Stamp Set - Great Friends

Punches - Scallop Oval, Oval

Accessories - White Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen, Snail Glue, Dazzling Diamonds

Ribbon - 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red

DSP - Pink Flamingo

How pretty & bright is this paper!

I love working with these colours, very different to what I usually work with, but each time I use them, they always make me feel much happier!  I am going to try & use them on a scrap book page, so stay tuned.

If you would like instructions for this, please email me!

Have a great day

Vicky

Baby Boys.....

2 posts in 1 day!

This is a really cute set & able to be used for everyone!

We all need cards for new born babies on hand!

I've had these cards for quiet sometime, but I do know that I have never posted them.  I had an order for 6 cards using "Wild About You" and the set looked lovely - all very different while at the same time, ensuring that there were cards for baby girls, boys and not yet known!

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Wild About You

Ink Pads - Bashful Blue, Old Olive

Card Stock - Bashful Blue, Whisper White

Ribbon - Grograin Bashful Blue

Punches - 1 3/8 Round, 1 1/4 Round

Accessories - Dimensionals, Snail Glue

DSP - Retired

Tomorrow I have a couple of different items to post so be on the lookout!

Take care & hope you got the winner!

Vicky

How Cute is This...

How Cute is This Watering can...

What a great item to put a package of lollies, chocolates, etc into for that special pressie.

I have another idea in my head and am going to play with it again tmw & see if I can make a new box from it!

Jenny & I made this on Sunday & of course I couldn't stop saying 'how cute is this..."  I had to pretend to water all her plants - lol

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Great Friend
Ink Pad - Baja Breeze, Chocolate Cocoa
DSP - Parisian Breeze Speciality
Accessories - Dimensions, Sticky Strip, Pearls from the Pretties Kit, Scallop Oval Punch, Oval Punch

The Parisian Breeze Speciality DSP is one of the loveliest paper I have worked with.  It is extra strong, which means you don't have to cover card stock with it to hold the shape.
I will be very sad to see this paper, Stamp Sets - Great Friend & Forest Friends go when the Mini ends 30 November.  Only 29 days to get your order in!

What a great Class to do!

I hope you enjoy looking, as much as I did making it!

Enjoy & don't loose to much on the cup!

Vicky

Not Sure...

Welcome to November!

I haven't posted for a couple of days - been sort of busy & run off my feet.

I made this card yesterday, not knowing what I was going to do, but as usual walking around with the colours - Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive - in my hand.  Finally picked the stamp set, sat down & played.

These aren't my usual colours, but have wanted to go out of the box for a change & see what I can come up with.


Supplies -
Stamp Set - Eastern Blooms
Ink Pad - Pumpkin Pie, Night of Navy
Card Stock - Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Accessories - Snail glue, dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch
Ribbon - Grograin Pumpkin Pie

Until tmw - have a great night!

Vicky

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