Kid's Cards...

With all the new cards I've been making for Mother's Day, I felt the kids got a little left out, so to amend this, I've created a Birthday for a little person and I've used a oldie but a goodie stamp set.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Wild About You, bitty Birthday

Ink - Baja Breeze, Real Red, Old Olive

Cardstock - Real Red, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Whisper White

DSP - Sweet Slumper Speciality

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

Small Oval, Large Oval, Scallop Oval

Accessories - Snail Adjesive, Mini-Dots

Non-SU - Googley eyes

Enjoy!

Mother's Day Project...

G'Day Stampers,

I've managed to put together a project we will be making for Mother's Day!

Date - Monday, 3 May 2010
Time - 10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue - My Place
Cost - $15.00
RSVP - Friday - 30 April 2010
BYO - Adhesives & Yourself
Coffee/Tea & eats will be provided

Colours and patterns will differ, but if you have a particular colour you wish to make, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Can't make the class, then step by step instructions & kits are available.  This includes all cardstock, DSP,  accessories,  etc required to make this great project. Please note, the kits do not include stamp sets, punches, inks or adhesives to complete this project.
For more details, please email me - vickiawright@bigpond.com

Thank You...

Another challenge for today, this time from the very talented Makeesha Byl - http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au  Head on over and have a go.

Anyhow, this is my card -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Flight of the Butterfly, Pocket Silhouettes, Seeing Spots

Ink - Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White

Cardstock - Whisper White, Real Red, Old Olive, Bashful Blue

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

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Pretties Kit

Enjoy!

 

ANZAC Day....

To all those who attended the Dawn Services this morning, hope you enjoyed!

I know I do & always look forward to it - grabs my heart strings everytime, especially the last post ringing out over the ocean.

If they were signing up recruits at the services, I think - know - I would be there to sign up again!

Anyhow, off to have lunch at the local RSL with the vets for a couple of hours, listen to all the old war stories, which I love hearing & of course the evil/fun, but must play "Two UP"  or "Crown & Anchors" as we called it.

".........  We will remember them!"

5th Avenue...

G'Day Stampers,

I've just created 2 cards using the same sketch over at http://ourcreativecornerweeklysketch.blogspot.com and stamp set.  The cards are made using the latest colours from the current Stampin' Up!® Autumn-Winter Mini-Catalogue 2010.  

These colours and what I have used are a little out of my comfort zone but hey I suppose you have to try these things.

Card 1 -

Supplies -
Stamp Set - 5th Avenue, Oval All
Ink - Melon Mambo*, Rich Razzleberry*
Cardstock - Soft Suede*, Melon Membo*, Rich Razzleberry*, Pink Pirouette - Plain & Textured
Punches - Scallop Oval, Large Oval, 1 3/4" Circle, Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, 5-Petal Flower, Corner Punch
Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Pretties Kit, White Gel Pen, Grosgrain Ribbon - Chocolate Chip
 * Autumn-Winter Mini-Catalogue 2010
  

Card 2 -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - 5th Avenue, Oval All
Ink - Melon Mambo*, Rich Razzleberry*
Cardstock - Soft Suede*, Melon Membo*, Rich Razzleberry*, Pink Pirouette
DSP - Pink Pirouette
Punches - Scallop Oval, Large Oval, 1 3/4" Circle, Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, 5-Petal Flower
Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Rhinestone Brads - Pink, White Gel Pen, Grosgrain Ribbon - Chocolate Chip
 * Autumn-Winter Mini-Catalogue 2010

Until next time, Enjoy!

Gift Card Holder...

I've sat myself down tonight & come up with a matching Gift Card Holder to go with the card in previous post.

I've often seen these holders around the blog world, but have never attempted to make one.  After much trial and many errors, no instructions, I think I may have nailed it!

Outside -

Inside -

Supplies -

Stamp - 5th Avenue, Oval All

Ink - Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo*

Cardstock - Whisper White, Melon Mambo*

Embossing Folders - Perfect Polka Dots*

Punches - Large Oval, Scallop Oval, 1 1/4" Circle, Word Window

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Grosgrain Ribbon - Pretty in Pink

* Autumin-Winter Mini-Catalogue 2010

Until next time, Enjoy!

Mother's Day...

Using the Mother's Day Challenge over at Late Night Stampers, I've combined SSC # 148 from Stamping 411 - http://stamping411.blogspot.com - to come up with a card suitable for Mother's Day. 

Of course, how can you go past Stampin' Up!s® "5th Avenue" stamp set for mother's day, but then that is me!

My Card -

 Supplies -

Stamp Set - 5th Avenue

Ink - Melon Mambo* Pink Pirouette

Cardstock - Whisper White, Melon Mambo

Embossing Folders - Perfect Polka Dots*

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Grosgrain Ribbon - Pretty in Pink

 *  Autumn-Winter Mini-Catalogue 2010

I've kept the cut out flower from "5th Avenue" very plain, as I didn't want to take the whole effect away from the background.

For the greeting, I typed "For You" on the pc, printed & then attached using a very thin piece of Whisper White cardstock.

TIP - Cardstock cut into very narrow strips make for a great thread.  Colour co-ordinate and use it for your buttons, labels, etc

Until next time, Enjoy!

Crayon Resist...

After a couple of requests on how to do this Technique, please find below a short tutorial.  This is a very basic tutorial, as I find this is easiest to understand both for myself and class.

Supplies -

• Cardstock - White Glossy
• Ink - StazOn
• Stamp Set - Seaside
• SU Woder Crayons
• Sponge/Brayer
• Tissues

 Instructions -

1.  Stamp image/s onto glossy cardstock using Basic Black or Staz-On 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
5. Once dry, buff off using a tissue
6. Embellish card

 

Male Card...

G'Day Stampers,

It has been a couple of days since my last post.

This is one of the cards we made Wednesday, using the great & effective Technique - Crayon Resist.  We also stamped off to create the faint shells in the background.

Although it was created for a male, it could easily be a female's card as well.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Seaside, Bitty Birthday

Ink - Creamy Carmel, Ballet Blue, StazOn

Cardstock - Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Ballet Blue, Glossy White

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

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Grosgrain Ribbon - Chocolate Chip, Stamping Sponges, Crayons

Don't forget, if you would like to learn new techniques, please see the Classes at the top for times & dates.

Until next time, Enjoy!

Technique Classes...

G'Day Stampers,

I have just updated the Technique Classes May. 

 These classes involve "Basic Stamping" & "2-Step Stamping". 

Easy techniques, but the result is a "WOW" as to how easy & effective these techniques may be. 

Don't forget, full instructions and samples come with these classes.

Photos of the cards will be posted in the next couple of days.

Please email to book your spot!

Until next time, enjoy!

Get Well..

G'Day Stampers,

An early post for today.  This time a "Get Well" Card for a member of my family.

As I love Stampin' UP!'s® "Circle Circus", what better stamp set than this.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Circle Circus

Ink - Real Red, Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy

Cardstock - Whisper White, Real Red, Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy

Punches - Scallop Oval, large Oval

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red

I've typed the wording "Thinking of You"

Enjoy!

Baby Boy...

G'Day Stampers,

Today I've made a very special card for a special couple...  Baby Max was born about 10 days ago!

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Fox & Friends*, Whimsical Words**

Ink - Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip

Cardstock - Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue

Big Spot Dies - Perfect Polka Dots*

Accessories - Snail Adhesives, Grosgrain Ribbon - Whisper White

* Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue 2010

** SAB 2010

Congratulations Kristie & Pete!

Enjoy!

Colour Renovation...

After extensive research including investigating colour trends in the fashion, home décor, and crafting industries, Stampin’ Up! is bringing a new world of colour to their Colour Renovation, beginning with the release of the new catalogue in September. This release will have a fresh, on-trend colour palette to work with!

The new colour palette is organized into 4 collections - Subtles, Brights, Regals, and Neutrals. We will have 25 of our current colours remaining and see past “IN” Colours returning as core colours. In addition, we will have 5 new core colours.

New “IN” Colour Programme

One part of the Colour Renovation means that we're going to love is the new “IN” Colour programme! Each year 5 new “IN” Colours will be introduced and remain for 2 years! This means the 2010-2011 “IN” Colours will be introduced in September but won’t retire until 2012-2013 colours are introduced.

This year will only include 5 “IN” Colours, but after that, there will always be 10 “IN” Colours.
 Updates will be posted, once more information is provided. Please contact me if you have any more questions.

SSSC64 - Congratulations.....

G'day Stampers,

It has been a couple of days since my last post, but had some great news last Saturday night & as a result this is the card I come up with using the sketch SSSC64 from "The Sweetest Thing" - http://www.kgiron.blogspot.com

Knowing that red was a must and what goes with red, but black & white!  Then not being able to decide between the sets "Embrace Life" or "Eastern Blooms" -  the flower from "Eastern Blooms" winning out in the end, as I just love how the Heat Embossing Technique works on this flower.

I've changed the layout of the flowers a little.

Card -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Eastern Blooms, Wonderful Words

Ink - Basic Black, Versa-Mark

Cardstock - Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Pretties Kit, 2-Way Glue,

3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon*, Embossing Buddy,

Powder Tray, Embossing Powder - White, Heat Tool

* Summer Mini-Catalogue 2010

Congratulations Dannielle & Chis!

Enjoy!

Cards & Things - # 27...

I've been trying to clean up & come across some small scraps of cardstock.  Circle Circus just happen to be in my hand at the same time, so I quickly whipped up a couple of Thank You Cards which I used this morning......

While I had all the mess going, I decided to have a go at the Challenge over at http://www.krista-kris-challenges.blogspot.com and used the same stamp set and sort of the same idea.

Sketch -

Card -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Circle Circus, Bitty Birthday

Ink - Riding Hood Red, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White

Cardstock - Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Pacific Point

DSP - Chocolate Chip

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

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Brads - Clear & Green

Non-SU - Blue Rhinestone

I actually found my SU Brads & have taken the pokie bit off the brad & am left with just the Rhinestone.  I added the Kiwi Kiss to bring a 3rd colour into the scheme of things.

Enjoy!

Baby Kate...

G'day Stampers,

An early post & a little different....  Scrap Book page using Stampin' Up!® products.  A very easy & clean page, but then I scrap the same way as my cards - clean and easy!

I headed over to http://www.scrapbookfantasies.com.au/blog and found this challenge -

Weekly Challenge #16/2010

Create a single page layout using pink and one other colour only.

Due midnight Sunday 2 May 2010

They have some wonderful inspiration there, so why not go & check it out!

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Butterfly Prints, Always

Ink - Pretty in Pink, Pixie Pink

Cardstock - Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Pixie Pink

DSP - Walk in the Park

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Write Journaler

Non-SU - Rhinestones

Kate's story reads -

"Hello World!

My name is Kate .....

My Mummy & Daddy are Julie & Cyril...

My brothers are Jake & Luke...

Luke is my twin...

I was born 28 Juy 2008"

But then being a twin, I couldn't just do one and not the other, so here is Luke's page ........

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Choo Choo

Ink - Basic Gray, Bashful Blue, Not Quiet Navy, Whisper White

Cardstock - Whisper White, Not Quiet Navy, Bashful Blue

DSP - Urban Garden

Accessories - Snail Adhesive

Luke's story reads -

"Don't forget Me!

I'm Luke ....

Julie & Cyril are OUR parents...

And WE have a big brother, Jake...

Oh yeah, then there is my twin sister

Kate....

WE were born 28 July 2008"

I wanted it to be a little bit of fun & like they were telling the stories....

Enjoy!

Shells.............

G'Day Stampers,

An early start this morning.....

After coming home from the beach yesterday arvo & finding this great, but oh so easy sketch  - http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com - decided to add the 2 together & here is my interpretation of the sketch.

The DSP I've used looks a little like starfish, so decided to go match it in with the stamp set.

Card -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Seaside, Bitty Birthday

Ink - Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Not Quiet Navy,

Chocolate Chip

DSP - Bella Bleu

Accessories - Anywhere Glue Stick, Mini Glue Dots

I've stamped the greeting from "Bitty Birthday" straight along the strip of Very Vanilla.  It isn't a straight line, but I wanted it like that, as it sort of reminds me of the waves coming in.

Until next time, Enjoy!

Thank You Card....

G'Day Stampers,

Yes, another post for the day!  I've managed to create a card using the layout from Stamping 411- Saturday Sketch Challenge 146 - http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com - go check it out and play along. 

These are great sketches and makes it so easy for you to create....

My version -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Pocket Silhouettes

Ink - Chocolate Chip, Barely Banana, Riding Hood Red

Cardstock - Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip

DSP - Chocolate Chip

Punches - Eyelet Border

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

Until next time, Enjoy!

Gift Cards....

My 2nd post for the day - 4 small gift cards.......... Using SU "Embrace Life"

Gift Cards -

Cose Up -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Embrace Life

Card Stock - Soft Suede*, Whisper White

Ink - Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo*

Punch - Eyelet Border

Accessories - Bone Folder, Snail Adhesive, Aqua Painter
 * Autumn/Winter Mini-Catalogue

I've created a "Faux Tile" look for the cards - see close up.

These make very quick and easy Gift Cards/Tags

Until next time, Enjoy!