Valentine's Card...

Happy Wet Week-end Stamper People...

I've been playing heaps of tennis this week & thought I could get away from it for awhile, butI do have the wiless tomy ear.

My Card for the Day...

Supplies -

Stamp Pad - Polka Dots & Punches, Warm Words

Ink - Real Red, Basic Black

Card Stock - Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories - SU Dimensions, Ribbon - Grosgrain Real Red

Non-SU - Cuttlebug

Well, have taken my meds & starting to take effect, so better so while I can still type...

Until Tmw, Enjoy

Vicky

Stunning Card....

Hi Everyone,

I just had to show you all this very lovely, beautiful, simply stunning card, which was made for a Challenge.

The card was made by the very talened Kerin 

I'm sure if you visit her blog, she would really appreciate a comment on her lovely work!

Enjoy

Vicky

All Dressed Up....

I've managed to snap a photo before the battery on my camera went completly flat.

I've seen photos of these little dresses, but never managed to have the time to make one, so I sat myself down early this morning & this is the result.....

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Great Friend

Ink - Basic Black

Card Stock - Whisper White, Yoyo Yellow, Real Red

DSP - Pink Flamingo

Punches - Corner Punch

Accessories - Snail Glue

Non-SU - Ribbon

I don't know how others have made this dress, but I managed to come up with something I was happy with.

Tip - Pink Flamingo DSP is now on sale & reduced to - $12-95

Enjoy 

Vicky

A Basket, A Basket....

G'Day All,

I've been playing & thought I would post this project now, as I forgot I teach Friday arvos.  I've seen these baskets around a lot & thought I would have a go at making one.  I don't know if there is a Tutorial or photos of these, but I sort of made it my way - whether it be right or wrong, I think/hope it come out pretty okay!

Side View -

Top View -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Forest Friends

Ink - Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue

Card Stock - Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip

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

Ribbon - Grosgrain - Certainly Celery

Accessories - Anyway Glue, SU Emboss Powder - White, SU Mini-Dots 

Non-SU - Congratulations

How great would this be for a boy/girl's christening, birthday or even bonbonniere (Note to self...) for a wedding?  Couldn't you just see it with a small clear bag full of lollies, with a ribbon tied round the top?  Now, with Easter coming up........... 

We made this last Friday arvo, but as usual I forgot to take my camera.  The girls had a great time & all added their own touches to the project.

Stay Safe

Vicky

Haiti...

Haitian Disaster Relief

On 12 January, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope. In the past, when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers, when a tsunami struck Indonesia, when a hurricane destroyed New Orleans, and when wildfires ravaged Australia, Stampin' Up! demonstrators stepped forward and showed their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.

This time is no different.

From now until 28 February, 2010, you can partner with Stampin' Up! to make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this devastating earthquake.

 

Stampin' Up! will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate that money to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

I {Heart} Hearts   -  117715   -  $42.95 AUD/$49.95 NZD

Talk to ME to order your I {Heart} Hearts stamp set. 

Act today, and start making a difference!

Take Care

Vicky

SAB 2010...

Hi Stampers & Crafters,

 Well the time has come  - 

Sale-A-Bration 2010 is HERE!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Join the Sale-A-Bration!

It's Sale-A-Bration time again at Stampin' Up!  Friends, fresh ideas, and free product is what it's all about!

 Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses and new demonstrators the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition products they'll enjoy for years to come.

This is how Sale-A-Bration works -

Spend

When you spend $100 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit!  For every $100 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!

Host

When you host a workshop of at least $600 (before tax and shipping), you'll receive a FREE Sale-A-Bration reward in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

Join

During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set - a value of up to $79.95 - from our current Idea Book and Catalogue OR Summer Mini Catalogue.

The Sale-A-Bration promotion begins 25 January and runs through 31 March

Don't miss your chance to earn free products!

Call ME today to book your workshop or learn more about this promotion. I have a full-colour Sale-A-Bration brochure full of beautiful project ideas you can make using these limited-edition Sale-A-Bration sets.

You can also view the Sale-A-Bration brochure online - HERE.

 
If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, give me a ring or email me!

Until Tmw when I will be posting a couple of projects I have been working on.

Vicky

Colour Challenge - JAI1...

I've just come across a new Challenge "Just Add Ink" from a group of Australian & New Zealand Stampin' Up! Deomos who have created a team to get creative and share what they love with a variety of paper craft challenges.

Dedicated to using primarily Stampin' Up! products in their challenge designs, you are welcome to use any brand or products you like. Their key goal is to inspire, create and share the fun!

This challenge will be set every Friday, so keep an eye on this blog & I will upload as soon as I am able. 

This week they have a special Stampin' prize up for grabs, although to be eligeible, you must -

1) become a follower of their challenge blog

2) add their badge to your blog

3) write a short post on your blog about their challenge site and of course

4) add a link to your creation via Mr Linky

The Colours are -

For any more information, please go to - http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenges - and you can learn more about these talented Demos from OZ & NZ!

My Take on the colours -

Close up of the Butterfly

I've used SU Chunky Glitter to break the middle of the butterfly. 

I wanted to use something other than Brads, Buttons, etc

Inside -

Whisper White, DSP, Rose Red & Taken with Teal

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Great Friends, Short n Sweet

Ink - Versamark, Rose Red, Taken with Teal

Cardstock - Chcolate Chip, Whisper White, Rose Red Taken with Teal

DSP - So Saffron

Accessories - Anywhere Glue Stick, SU Chunky  Glitter - Blue, Heat Gun, SU Embossin' Powder

Ribbon - Grosgrain - Taken with Teal

If you don't have a blog, etc - that will not be a problem, either email me your pic & I post it here & then place it on above website for you. 

There is no excuse! 

I know that the girls would love to see your works of art!

Mr. Linky will close Wednesday 27th January at midnight (12am) EST.

Winners announced on Thursday 28th  I will also let you here!

Enjoy & have a great night

Vicky 

Scrap Cardstock...

Hello Fellow Stampers,

I thought I would post a little ditty in ref to our bits & pieces of left over cardstock. 

I've decided to do a little project with my left over "stuff", but more of that later.

Sample 1

Sample 2

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Eastern Blooms, Great Friend

Ink - Not Quite Navy

Card Stock - Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Really Rust, Very Vanilla

Accessories - Anywhere Glue Stick, Heat Tool, Stampin Emboss Powder - White

How easy is this!  Doesn't matter what size the little cards are, they always come up great!  In fact, the more varied the sizes, the better I like them!

No Very Vanilla Cardstock has been hurt in this project, only the coloured Cardstock - Earth Elements - and they were from my scraps.

I then used the Embossing Technique for the front.  Doesn't require anything else. 

Find this Technique Here

I like to make a fresh batch - sounds like cooking.  Opps, I forgot, I don't cook - of small gift cards every 2/3 weeks which I give to my customers along with their orders.  I try to cater for their tastes in colours, etc as not everyone likes the same thing! 

Not only that, I am totally out of my comfort zone by using the "Earth Elements" but I love the way they have come out!

One more thing, Stampin' Emboss Powder would have to be the greatest powder I have ever used!  It is so fine & always comes out so lovely!  I love watching the heat changing the texture!

Tip - As long as I am able to punch the smallest circle from cardstock/DSP, I NEVER toss any of it out.

Make sure you check back in a couple of days to view my little/big project!

Until tmw, have a great night

Vicky

New Box...

Good Morning Stampers,

I have finally finished my box - well, one of them - that I have been playing with for so long.  It is nothing special, but took me awhile to chop and change things & to work out the template.  It is very similar to the one posted for the January Stamp Club - Here. 

Box

I want to fill it with a heap of little gift cards & C6 Cards, but have only finished 6 gift cards so far.  The remainder will be completed in a couple of weeks in between projects & invitations.

Cards #1

Cards #2

I've even surprised myself & made matching envelopes to suit the small gift cards.

Envelopes

This is a Birthday Pressie for a special person who LOVES purple, so if she reads this blog, she will probably guess.  I just have to make something for her sister now!

Have a great day & happy stampin!

Vicky

Challenge - # 54

Check It Out!

I am in the middle of doing a challenge.  It is a couple of weeks since doing one, so thought I would have a go at this one, but whether or not I finish, is another thing!

Inspiration Challenge!!!

You can find inspiration in all different places.  The challenge this week is taken from this lovely yummy designer cake.  Can you see polka dots, stripes, ribbon, flowers, diamonds and initials in spring colours of pale yellow, pink, rose & white...  What do you see?

Don't forget - Must be 100% Stampin' Up! Products!

Wouldn't you just like to hoe into this!

Why not have a go yourself & email me a pic of your creation.  I love looking at other people's work!

Until tmw, when I can finally post my box I have been working on for yonks & yonks.

Vicky

Short n Sweet...

I've come across a card which I did for Valentine's Day some time ago, but I am sure that it has never been posted.

This Stamp Set is  very versatile & able to be used for such a variety of occasions.

As I always keep a sketch or photo of cards, projects, etc, I've been able to reuse an old layout for this card.  Always handy for when you are stuck for ideas... 

Supplies Used -

Stamp Set - Priceless, Wonderful Words - Retired

Ink - Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip

Card Stock - Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

Punches - 1 3/4" Circle, Scallop Circle

Accessories - Snail Adhesive

Non-SU - Ribbon

Crikey, I've managed to use another retired stamp set - Warm Words.  Again, it has missed being marked as "Retired", but have now been amended & filed in the Retired Dump!  Think I will be going through my stamp sets tmw/today & checking if there are any more to be marked "Retired".

Until tmw, have a great night & happy stampin'

Vicky

A Note to Say....

I've just completed a set of 4 Thank You Cards - very easy, basic but a better look than just a plain piece of paper.  Have a look yourselves & see what you think!

Notes

Close Up

Supplies Used -

Stamp Set - Great Friend

Card Stock - Whisper White

DSP - Urban Garden, Urban Oasis

Ink - Pink Pirouette

Accessories - Snail Adhesive

Non-SU - Rhinestones

I love black & pink together, so I gathered my little bits & pieces of cardstock & DSP to make these notes.  What better way to use your small pieces of scrap? 

The "A Note to Say "Thank You" has been typed on the pc & printed.

Until next time, Enjoy

Vicky

And Another....

One for luck!

Thought I would post another before I sign off.  This is one of my favourite sets & I find myself going to use it all the time. 

I've had a bet with myself that I won't be able to use all my stamp sets in 12 months, so fingers crossed, you should see a lot of different sets & hopefully, outside my comfort zone.

"Heartfelt"

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Heartfelt Thanks, Wonderful Words - Retired

Card Stock - Whisper white, Not Quite Navy

Ink - Not Quite Navy, Ballet Blue

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Black Check Gingham Ribbon

This would make a lovely Sympathy Card

Have a great night

Vicky

2 in 1 Day....

I am going to try & make up for a couple of lost days.  Don't know where they disappear to!

Sample 1

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Botanical Blooms, Short & Sweet

Card Stock - Whisper White

Ink - Pretty in Pink, Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip

Accessories - Nil

How easy are these?  No Accessories!

I made and used these for notes to aaccompany my receipts for my clients!  They just loved them! 

I like to accompany my receipts with a personal note, whether it be something like these or a Monogram Note!

Sample 2

 

Supplies Used -

Stamp Set - Botanical Blooms, Oval All

Card Stock - Whisper White, Sage Mellow, Pretty in Pink

Ink - Sage Mellow, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip

Punches - Scallop Oval, Large Oval

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon

Yes!  Another easy but effective one!

Until tmw, when I will post a new project!

Enjoy

Vicky

A Couple of Days....

It's been a couple of days since my last post, but hopefully this card will make up for it.  Yet again another birthday!

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Seaside, Great Friend - "For You"

Ink - Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue

Cardstock - Whisper White, Bashful Blue

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

Accessories - Adhesive Glue, Mat Pack, Chalks

Non-SU - Cuttlebug

I've used the cuttlebug to emboss the Whisper White so that it looks a little like small waves.  

Using Chocolate Chip stamp pad, I then chalked the shell using shades of different blue.  Pefore adhereing to the Chocolate Chip, I then pieced 3 corners using my Paper Piecer & Matt Pack.  Great little Tool!

Enjoy

Vicky

Technique...

Tomorrow's post today....

Crayon Resist

Supplies -

Stamp Set - In Full Bloom - Retired, Sincere Saluations

Cardstock - Basic Black, Only Orange, Glossy White

Ink - Olive Green, Basic Black, Only Orange 

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Ribbon - Gingham - Black, Watercolour Wonder Crayons

For those that have not tried it, have a go! You will find this technique fun & be surprised at the outcome each time you make a card

In fact, I will be making another card for next month as it is when the new class begins - "Monthly Techniques" - more information to follow

Instructions -

1. Stamp image/s onto glossy cardstock using Basic Black or Stazon stamp pad

2. Allow to dry

3. Using a white or light coloured Wax crayon, colour in or highlight any areas you wish to remain white

4. Sponge or brayer ink over the stamped images, using multiple or single colours. You may also like to use a Spectrum ink pad

5. Once dry - only takes a couple of minutes - using a tissue, buff off

Enjoy your day

Vicky

Surprise Card Packs...

SURPRISE PACKS FOR SALE

Just for a bit of fun, you are able to purchase a Surprise Pack of 6 Cards. These cards will be 1 x each occasion, eg - Baby, Kid's Birthday, Male, Female & 2 x General or if you prefer the option is open to you.

 

What happens is -

1. You email me with the type of cards you would prefer
2. I make the selection of colours & designs for your cards
3. You get the surprise when you receive your package

Costing - $AUD20.00 per pack plus P&H

 

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you & I will answer and queries or questions you may have.

E-Mail - vickyawright@bigpond.com 

Look forward to hearing from you

Until tmw, have a great night

Vicky

Cards, etc for Sale....

CARDS FOR SALE

If you see a card,etc on my blog and you would like it, please take it.  All cards are $AUD3.50 each plus P&H. 

 If you have a special occasion and would like something in particular, please contact me and I will be able to custom design a card for you & your occasion.

 Please email - vickyawright@bigpond.com

Look forward to hearing from you
 Vicky

Quick Card...

I've just made a very quick 5 minute card - this is for one of my brothers.  From now until April I have a heap of family birthdays and even when I have a heap of cards I always like to make a fresh one for them.

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Seeing Spots, Circle of Friendship - Retired
Ink - Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock - Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip
Punches - 1 3/4" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle
Buttons - Designer Series
Accessories - Mini Dots, Snail Glue

I have just realised that I've used a Retired Stamp Set, which means that I have forgotten to put my little sticky white circle on the box & marked it in big red letter "R".  It is my way of knowing at a glance that it is retired.

 Until Tmw, have a great arvo
  Vicky

Birthday Card...

Hello Stampers,

I've just finished making a card for my niece who has her birthday today!

Not typical colours for a little girl, but I think they work in well together & a little different

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Forest Friends

Ink - Pixie Pink

Cardstock - Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

DSP - Pink Pirouette

Punches - 1 3/4" Circle, 1 1/4" Punch

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, SU Mini Dots

Non-SU - Ribbon

I've used my pc to type "Happy Birthday" & printed

These colours could easily be changed to suit a boy!

Enjoy

Vicky

All-in-One Holder...

I've been making small gifts lately, but this is one I found in amongst my photos which I hadn't previously posted.

I've combined a couple of little booklets/holders together to come up with this all-in-one holder.

I've kept it very simple & plain on the outside as I didn't want items to be caught once it was in the hadbags.

Outside

Inside

Supplies -

Cardstock - Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Stanp Set - Great Friend

Ink - Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Uni-Ball Gel Pen, Scallop Oval Punch, Oval Punch
Non-SU - Ribbon
Included in Holder - 2010 Calander, Post-It Notes, Notbook
 "Notes" & "Jenny" have been done on the pc & then printed.
 Enjoy
 Vicky