Autum Flair...

Happy Weekened Stampers,

Reading & studying my bedtime book - Stampin' Up!'s Idea Book & Catalogue, I hit across a small box using Level 2 Hotess Set.  Insead of making one of the many many Stampin' Up! patterns available to us Demos, I decided to make a card, using the same set. 

Now is the time to earn FREE Hotess Sets, as Sale-a-Bration is zooming ahead & lots of my customers have been earning them selves FREE stamps from the Sale-a-Bration Book.  Why not have a glance through it -click on the SAB Catalogue which located on the right hand side of blog!

On with the card -

View 1 -

Close Up -

Supplies -

Stamp Sets - Autumn Flair, Hello Again

Inks - Summer Sun, Olive Green, Ruby Red, Versamark

Cardstock - Whisper White, More Mustard, Old Olive, Ruby Red

Ribbons - Grosgrain Olive Green

Accessories - SU Dimensionals, Anywhere Glue, Watercolour Pencils

I've used the Tutorial below to make this card

Tip - Change the "Hello" to a greeting to suit a male!  The colours & design are perfect for one!

Enjoy

Vicky

Wedding Card....

Hi Stampers,

As I've just completed an Invitation Package & as part of my "Thank You" to my Customers, I design a Congratulations card.  I usually make the cards in the colours of their invitations and very similar to their designs, etc. 

I knew I wanted to use Stampin' Up!'s "Always" Stamp Set, and am very happy with the outcome.

View # 1 -

Close Up -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Always

Ink - Chocolate Chip, Versamark

Card Stock - Chocolate Chip

Punches - 1 1/4" Circle

Accessories - Anywhere Glue, Heat Gun, Embossing Powder - Clear, 

Taffetta Ribbon - Very Vanilla, SU Dimensionals

Non-SU - Cardstock - Pearl

To emboss this card -

1.    Rub Stampin' Buddy over cardstock

2.    Stamp image with Versamark, then stamp image using Chocolate Chip

3.    Stamp image onto cardstock

4.    Using heat gun, heat image until colour changes

5.    Adhere to Card

6.    Embellish Card

Tip - There is no need to purchase a heap of embossing powders in all colours, Stampin' Up's Versamark & their great embossing powders of Gold, Silver, Black, White & Clear is all you will ever require! 

The results show & speak for themselves & are out of this world!

Why not have a go! 
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me as I am only too happy to help you out!

Enjoy

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

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

Challenge - 261209

Good Morning All,

Here I go again, another challenge!  I am going to have to give them away for a little as I have a little bit of stuff to catch up before going home.

This sketch to me cried out kids, or maybe that is my excuse!

Anyhow, here it is...........

I heart 2 stamp... Sketch

My Card

Close-Up

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Wild About You

Cardstock - Basic Grey, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Whisper White

DSP - Patterns DSP

Ink - Going Gray, Basic Gray, So Saffron, Basic Black

Punches - 1 14" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Word Window

Accessories - Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

Non-SU - Elephant's Eye

I've cut the Lion's Main to bing it to life a little & stuff a couple of SU Dimensionals behind it.  I would have drawn the elephant's mouth, but at the moment unable to find my Black Marker!

This is a great set & use it a lot, although sometimes I forget I have it...

Enjoy

Vicky

Onsie...

This is a little project we did at a get together with a group of friends sometime last year.

Supplies -

Cardstock - Barely Banana, Whisper White

Ink - Barely Banana

Stamp Set - Wild About You

Accessories - Scallop Oval Punch, Dazzling Diamonds, Mat Pack, Black Marker, Dimensionals, Ribbon

Enjoy & Happy Stampin!

Vicky

Long Time...

I've been off the air lately, but have come up with a couple of new cards & Off the Page Projects, so hope you enjoy. 

In the next couple of days, I will be writing a Tutorial for both the card & box, so stay tuned.

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Gread Friend
Ink - Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie,
Punches - 1" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, 1 3/4" Circle, Scallop Circle
Accessories - Gel Pen, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Acetate
NON-SU - Paper, Rhinestones

Enjoy

Vicky

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

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

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

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

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

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