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!

Sketch Challenge - SSC131...

Afternoon Stampers,

Hope you all had a great Christmas & ready for the New Year!

I've just completed a challenge which I wasn't going to do, but it just got the better of me.  Hope you like it!  Why not have a go yourselves.  They are great if you are stuck for inspiration.

SSC 131

Sample 1

Close-Up

Supplies -

Stamp Set - 5th Avenue, Warm Words

Cardstock - Basic Black, Pacific Point, Kiwiw Kiss, Whisper White

DSP - Urban Oasis

Ink - Basic Black, Pacific, Kiwi Kiss

Punch - Small Oval

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

I was going to go with Valentine's, but as it is a couple of months away, thought I would do a general card and use completely different colours to what I usually play with, especially Black.

5th Avenue

Urban Oasis

Have a great day!

Vicky

Tutorial...

I have finally managed to do tutorial for the "Rock 'n' Roll" method I used on the butterfly below.

Using 2 ink colours, this technique adds extra dimension to your solid stamped images
 Instructions for Rock ‘n’ Roll


Supplies Required –

 Cardstock – Very Vanilla, Punpkin Pie
 DSP – Non-SU
 Ink – Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip
 Stamp Set – Great Friend
 Punches – 1 3/8” Circle, 1 ¼” Circle
 Accessories - Dazzling Diamonds, 2-Way Glue, Rhinestones – Non-SU, Acetate, Dimensionals


Instructions –
1. Using the Bashful Blue ink pad (lighter colour), ink your image
2. Using your same image, ink the edges with the Chocolate Chip (darker colour) by rolling the edges of the stamp onto the ink pad
3. If done properly, the darker coloured ink should appear around the outer edges of the stamp, while the lighter colour ink will still be showing on the inside
4. Stamp your image onto your cardstock
5. If required, repeat above steps
6. Using scissors, cut around stamped image
7. Complete your project


TIP –
1. Prior to stamping the image onto my card, I will sometimes blow onto the stamp so as to moisten the ink a little. This ensures that this ink is still moist
2. Practice on a scrap piece of cardstock or paper until such time as you are happy with your result

Until next time when I will post instructions for the Note Book!
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

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

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

2nd Post...

Birthday Wishes...

I have made a bargin with myself that this week I am going to try & use stamps that I haven't used in quiet sometime.  I am also going to try a couple of things out of my comfort zone!  So we will see how we go!  I just have a little problem - every stamp set  I use, becomes my favourite AND I HATE using the DSP, as I love it so much!

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Always, Sincere Saluations

Ink Pad - Going Gray

Card Stock - Bashful Blue - Textured

DSP - Urban Garden

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

Non-SU - Ribbon, Black Crystal for the eye

Until tmw

Have a great night & Enjoy

Gotta go & watch the last eposide of "All Saints" - Boo Hoo

Vicky

Pink Pink Pink...

October is Pink!
Here is another pink card for the month - well, sort of!
Supplies -
Stamp Set - Great Friend
Ink Pad - Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point
Card Stock - Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
DSP - Walk in the Park
Accessories - Stampin' Dimensionals
Have a great day!
Vicky

Friends are Forever....

I have been in a real stampin' mood the last couple of days & can't get to the ideas in my head quick enough, before loosing them.  I fnally found my old book of cards which I had started with yonks & yonks ago... so now I have heaps of ideas to take using great new papers, stamps, accessories!  They won't be looking like the ol' cards once I have revamped the sketches, etc.

I have made this card especially for "Miss DEAM" - opps "Mrs".  She will be thinking that I didn't get it when she signed off using the name the other day, but yep Deb, I did!  This is for you & should be receiving it the slow mail.  How long does mail take to get to Port Hedland?

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Eastern Blooms, Great Friend - see post below
Stamp Pads - Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red
Card Stock - Pink Piroutte, Whisper White
DSP - Walk in the Park - Mini-Catalogue - How lovely is this paper?
Punches - Oval, Scallop Oval - Mini-Catalogue
Accessories - Small White Flower - Pretties Kit, Silver Brad, Mini-Glue Dots

Tip  -  I coloured the small flower with Riding Hood Red.. 

Enjoy

Vicky

Pink-Tober...

October is the month of PINK!

I thought that I had better do a couple of pink cards - well sort of - seeing as though we are in October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the next couple of days, I will try and post a couple more pink projects/cards...

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Botanical Blooms - Retired, Oval All

Stamp Pads - Sage Shadow, Pretty in Pink

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

Punches - Oval, Scallop - Mini-Catalogue

Ribbon - Grosgrain - Pretty in Pink

Enjoy

Vicky

Heartfelt Thanks

This is an "Oldie, but a Goody"!

I love this stamp set - it is again so versitle and the possibilities are endless.

Supplies -

Stamps - Heartfelt Thanks

Stamp Pads - Bashful Blue, Night of Navy

Card Stock - Whisper White - Textured, Night of Navy

Ribbon - Black Gingham

Enjoy!

Vicky

First Post .....

Hi Stampers,

First project for the blog....

This would have to be one of my favourite sets at the moment.  It is just so versitale and may be used for every occasion.  My regular customers would have seen this card quiet some time agowhen I emailed it as "Card of the Day".  Anyhow, for those not on the list, hope you get a bit of inspriration.

 Supplies Used -

Stamp Set - Great Friend

Stamp Pads - Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue

Card Stock - Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue

Accessories - Dazzling Diamonds, Two-Way Glue & Oval Punch

Non-SU - Crystals

Have a great day!

Vicky