Seaworthy...

I pulled out my Colour Coach today to find a colour combination that would be a little different & for colours that I would never think to use together.  I went with the "Getting Started" Combination, which has gone perfectly with today's card.

I've used the sketch from Clean and Simple which just cries for a clean & simple card!

I've also combined it with my groups weekly challenge for Late Night Stampers.  Challenge 108 - Let's Hear it for the Boys - Masculine Cards

Base Card - Old Olive - 5 7/8" x 4 1/8" or 15cm x 10.5cm - cut, score & fold in half

Layer 1 - Marina Mist - 5 7/8" x 2" or 15cm x 5cm

Layer 2 - Real Red - 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" or 10cm x 6cm

Layer 3 - Whisper White - 2 3/8" x 3 3/8" x 9.5cm x 5.5cm

For my card, I randomly stamped Marina Mist Cardstock using Marina Mist Ink.  I then adhered this down the LHS of Old Olive.  Using Marina Mist Ink, I stamped the image directly onto the Whisper White.  I stamped the greeting in Real Red Ink off to the right of Whisper White Cardstock.  I adhered this to Real Red Cardstock & tore the bottom of the Real Red Cardstock. 

Using Hemp Twine, I tied this around the middle of the Whisper White & adhered the whole lot to the base card.  I threaded a piece of Hemp Twine through a buttom & adhered to the card.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Seaworthy, Sincere Salutations

Inks - Real Red, Marina Mist

Cardstock - Whisper White, Old Olive, Real Red, Marina Mist

Ribbon - Hemp Twine

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Multipurpose Glue, Button - Real Red

Until next time, Enjoy!

Manly Monday...

I've wanted to make a male card using "Totally Tool" with the background embossed to make it look like a board.  After checking out the sketch SSC149 this is what I have come up with.

My Card -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Totally Tool, Best Yet

Ink - Basic Gray, Old Olive

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Basic Gray, Old Olive

Punches - 1 3/4" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, 1/16" Handheld

Embossing Folder - SU Perfect Polka Dots

Accessories - Brads, Big Shot, Grosgrain Ribbon - Old Olive, Snail Adhesive, Sponge

Non-SU - Alfoil

To ensure the end result was a little stronger, I run 2 layers of Alfoil through the Embossing Folder.  This gave me a little more strength to work with.

 I've stamped the screwdriver onto Very Vanilla Cardstock &

punched a hole through the top of screwdriver, attached a silver brad so that it looks like it is hanging from the wall.

I then sponged a little of Basic Gray & Old Olive around so that it seems like there is a little oil, etc on the board.

To carry the theme through, I punched a hole through the "o" in "You" for a silver brad

Until next time, Enjoy! 

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!

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!

Birthday Card...

2nd Post for the day, using same Sketch Layout but with a different look! 

I've used the Faux Tiles Technique, except I've used Clear Embossing Powder,

instead of Glossy Cardstock.

Want to learn this technique, why not contact me for details when a class is available

All the Embossing Powders from Stampin’ Up!® would have to the best on the market - you can't beat them.  Check them out - Page 154 of the current Idea Book & Catalogue

Don't forget to check out Gretchen's blog below for more details on this Challenge

Sketch -

Close Up-

Card -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Circle Circus, Happy Moments*

Inks - Pacific Point, So Saffron, Sahara Sand

Cardstock - Pacific Point, So Saffron, Whisper White

DSP - Pacific Point

Punches - Small Oval, Large Oval, Scallop Oval

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Grosgrain Ribbon - White, Embossing Buddy,

Powder Pal, Heat Gun, Boner Scorer, Embossing Powder - Clear

* = Stampin’ Up!® Sale-a-Bration - ends 31 March 2010

Crikey - I hope I haven't forgotten anything!

Enjoy!

5 Minute Card...

 G'Day Stampers,

Short post today & a male card at that

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Whimsical Words

Cardstock - Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

DSP - Parisian Breeze Speciality

Ink - Chocolate Chip

Punches - Scallop Edge

Accessories - Crystal Effects, Snail Adhesive, Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen

Non-SU - Button

 

Enjoy

Vicky

I'm Back...

G'Day Stampers,

Well, I am back & hopefully to post more frequently than I have been.  Once out of the routine, it takes a bit to get back again.

I've used a set from the current SU mini-catalogue & believe me, this stamp set has heaps of potential.  Check the mini at the right hand side to place an order!  Since seeing this set, I have had an image in my mind of doing this project, just required the occasion!

I am in the middle of making a matching card but wanted to post the box first.  I have made this for a birthday and want to fill the box with lots of goodies, ie lollies.  What kid doesn't like lollies?

Box -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Wagon Full of Fun, Short & Sweet

Card Stock - So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla

DSP - Sweet Slumber Speciality

Ink - Chocolate Chip

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds,

Aqua Painter, Watercolour Pencils

I've coloured the image using SU Watercolour Pencils & Aqua Painter

I applied 2-Way Glue & sprinkled Dazzling Diamonds onto the top of the cupcake, which immediately bought the image to life

Card will be posted later on in the day, so please come back again later on in the day!

Until then, have a great day!

Vicky

'ello, 'ello...

Hello Fellow Stampers,

I sat myself down this morning to &amp & come up with a male card, but looking at it, you could use it for either male or female.  Combined with the great little stamp set "Hello Again" from Stampin' Up's current Mini-Catalogue & a FREE Stamp Set "Whimiscal Words"  from Stampin' Up's Sale-a-Bration catalogue, this makes for a great card!

I've really gone out of my comfort zone here, but check it out for yourselves -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Hello Again, Whimiscal Words

SU Write Markers - Only Orange,Garden Green, Basic Black

Card Stock - Very Vanilla, Going Gray, Garden Green, Night of Navy

DSP - Kiwi Kiss Patterns

Accessories - Anywhere Glue, Crystal Effects

Non-SU - Buttons

To use the different colours for the flower, I've gone with Stampin' Up's Write Markers.  These are great for when you want to individually colour your image.

To bring the whole card together, I've opted for a coloured button. 

Only because I couldn't find my Linen Thread, I've cut a very fine piece of Very Vanilla card stock & threaded it threw the button. 

To adhere the button to the middle of the flower & to hold the thin strip of Very Vanilla card stock in place I've used SU's Crystal Effects.

For the greeting, I've used SU Black Marker to colour the word "Wish".  See the RHS to see how to earn your own FREE set!

If you have any queries on how to make this card or any supplies I've used, please email me as I am only to happy to answer them for you.
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

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

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