I'm Back...

My postings over the last couple of months have been very far & few between.  I do hope to be back & posting more often.  Things have been a little crazy with me of late, but fingers crossed it is "full steam ahead".

Today's card has been created for my Volunteer Class we had this arvo.  It is also a perfect way of using all that retired DSP that we have on hand but don't want to get rid of at the time.  In fact, this paper is from a couple of years ago & yes, I hadn't even cut into it.

Well, you will be happy to know that I have created a couple of cards from it which means that there is not that much of it left - doing a happy dance!

Have you noticed there is no stamping on this card.  BUT, I did use MDS for the "Happy Birthday". 

I originally found today's card on Pinterest & have it sitting there for some time to do.  Thank you so much for your inspiration!

Please note, the Green used in this card is not SU!

Measurements -
Base Card - Green - 8 1/4" x 5 7/8" or 21cm x 15cm
Layer 1 - Whisper White - 5 3/4" x 4" or 14.5cm x 10cm
Layer 2 - DSP - 5 5/8" x 3 7/8" or 14cm x 9.5cm
Layer 3 - Green - 4 1/2" x 3" or 11.5cm x 8cm
Layer 4 - Whisper White - 4 3/8" x 2 7/8" or 11cm x 7.5cm
Layer 5 - Green - 2 7/8" x 1 1/2" or 7.5cm x 4cm
Layer 6 - Green - 3" x 3" or 8cm x 8cm
Layer 7 - Whisper White - 3" x 3" or 8cm x 8cm
Layer 8 - DSP - 3" x 1 1/2" or 8cm x 3cm
Layer 9 - So Saffron - 3" x 1" or 8cm x 1cm

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Nil
Ink - Basic Black
Card Stock - Whisper White, Green, So Saffron
DSP - Windsor Knot - 2009 - 2010
Punches - Banner (SAB), 2 1/2" Circle
Framelits - Circle Collections
Accessories - Stampin' Dimensionals, Button - Old Olive, Twine - Whisper White, Snail Adhesive

Tutorial -

1.  Adhere Layer 2 DSP to Layer 1 Whisper White CS prior to adhering to Base Card - Green

2.  Adhere Layer 4 Whisper White to Layer 3 Green

3.  Adhere  Layer 5 Green across Whisper White about 1 1/4" from bottom prior to adhering to Base Card

4.  Print "Happy Birthday" via MDS onto Layer 7 Whisper White

5.  Adhere Layer 8 DSP across bottom part of printed greeting prior to adhering to Base Card

6.  Run through BS using Circle Collections Framelits

7.  Punch circle from 2 1/2" Circle Punch, cut into pieces & adhere to above circle forming scallop circle around edge

8.  Punch 3 Banners from Banner Punch & scraps of DSP prior to adhering to green scallop circle

9.  Adhere to Base Card with Stampin' Dimensionals

10. Cut Banner shape into each end of Layer 9 So Saffron prior to adhering across middle of circle

11. Thread small piece Whisper White Twine through Button & adhere to Card - as per photo

 

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Vicky

Gorgeous Grunge...

...was one of the stamp sets we used in our Technique Class last month.  If you haven't tried Stampin' Mist as a Technique, give it a whirl as you will be surprised at how easy it is & the different effects you get on your card.  Each time you do this technique, you will get a different look each time.

 

 

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Gorgeous Grunge - 130517, Chalk Talk - 130634

Ink - Melon Mambo - 126948, Daffodil Delight - 126944, Tempting Turquoise - 126952,

Early Espresso - 126974

Cardstock - Whisper White - 106549, Melon Mambo - 119980, Early Espresso - 121686

Embossing Folders - Decorative Dots - 133520

Punches - 1/3/8" Circle - 119860

Framelits - Chalk Talk - 129983

Ribbon - 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain - Early Espresso - 126871

Accessories - Big Shot - 113439, Magnetic Platform - 130658, Snail Adhesive - 104332, Multipurpose Glue - 110755, Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430, Glue Dots - 103683,

Stampin' Mist - 103683, Sponge - 101610, Rhinestone Basic Jewels - 119246 

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Vicky

Happy Birthday...

... to one of my brother's.  I have 2 brothers who celebrate their birthdays this month & only a couple of days apart.

 

Today's card is the one I created for the younger of the 2.  When he was younger he rode competitive Cross Country, so I thought this stamp, although retired, would be perfect for him.

 

I have actually completed all my birthday cards for January & February & have them all written out & ready to post about 10 days prior to the date.  I can't believe I am back to my old ways - fingers crossed that it will continue throughout the year!

Supplies –

Stamp Set - Motorcycle (Retired), Teeny Tiny Sentiments – 120024, Gorgeous Grunge - 130517

Ink - Early Expresso – 126974, Crumb Cake – 126975, Marina Mist - 126962

Cardstock - Whisper White - 106549, Marina Mist – 121682, Early Expresso - 121686

Embossing Folder - Chevron – 127749

Framelits - Bitty Banners - 129267

Accessories - Snail Adhesive – 104332, Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430, Stampin’ Marker – Early Expresso - 119680

Inside Card -

 

 

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"Motorcycle"

Happy Birthday

 

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Vicky

Christmas Greetings....

In our Technique Class a couple of weeks ago, we created Christmas Cards using Dazzling Details.  If you have never used this little product, you don't know what you are missing out on!  It is fantastic!  I know I will be using more of it in the future & not just for Christmas Cards.

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Special Season - 131769
Ink - Pool Party - 126982
Cardstock - Midnight Muse - 127546, Whisper White - 106549
DSP - Winter Frost Speciality - 132341
Framelits - Ovals Collection - 129381
Embossing Folders - Pretty Print - 132175
Ribbon - 1/8" Silver
Accessories - Dazzling Details - Silver Sparkle - 127845, Snail Adhesive - 104332, Mulipurpose Glue - 110755

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Vicky

2014...

... is fast approaching & with the new year comes the thoughts of new calendars.  Today's share is just that - a 2014 calendar!!!!!

 

I originally created a couple of calendars for the Handmade Expo 2 weeks ago just to see how the reaction would be & to see if people would actually be interested.  Much to my surprise, they flew off the table.

 

To print & create your own calendar, just click on the "Yearly Calendar" Page

 

I don't have a tutorial for you today, as they were a last minute thought.  Thinking that they would not sell, I had all intentions of doing a Tutorial once I got home.  However, in saying that, I will have one up & running in the next couple of weeks for you.

 

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Everything Eleanor

Ink - Basic Black, Basic Grey

Cardstock - Basic Black, Very Vanilla

DSP - Modern Medley

Framelits - Apothecary Accents

Accessories - Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Pearl Jewels, Glimmer Brads - Neutrals



 

 

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Vicky

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Crikey these weeks come round fast.  It just seems like yesterday that we had our last challenge, but looking at my last post, I haven't posted much in the last couple of weeks.  Hopefully, that will be fixed this week.

It was my turn to do the challenge over at Sunny Challenges & thought it would be great if we had a Colour Theme.  "Pool Party"  seems to be the in-colour for Christmas this year, so this should be an easy colour for everyone to join in the fun.

Unfortunately, I don't have any measurements for my card this week.  I sold it last Sunday at the Handmade Expo.  I had completely forgotten that I had created it for this challenge & only took a photo at the last moment, else I would have had to create another card.

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Ornament Keepsakes, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Ink - Island Indigo, Pool Party
Cardstock - Whisper White, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Smokey Slate
Embossing Folders - Pretty Print, Stylish Stripes
Framelits - Ornament Keepsakes
Punches - 2 1/2" Circle, Word Window, Modern Label
Ribbon - 1/8" Silver
Accessories - Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

I run the piece of Island Indigo CS through the BS using Stylish Stripes EF.  This is fast becoming one of my favourite folders.  The piece of Pool Party CS was again put through the BS, this time using Pretty Print EF.  I then ran a piece of the Silver Ribbon across the middle of the joins & tied a bow.  I adhered both these embossed pieces to a piece of Whisper White CS prior to adhering to Base Card - Smokey Slate.


I stamped 3 different size snowflake images onto Whisper White CS - 1 x Island Indigo, 1 x Pool Party & a smaller one again in Island Indigo. The 2 largest were then run through the BS using the matching Framelits prior to layering on top of each other with Stampin' Dimensionals.  I cut out the middle of the small snowflake & adhered to the centre.

I punched a circle from Whisper White CS with the 2 1/2" Circle Punch, adhered to Base Card prior to adhering the snowflakes to the centre with Stampin' Dimensionals.

The greeting was stamped onto Whisper White CS in Pool Party Ink, punched with the Word Label Punch & adhere to a piece of Island Indigo which had been punched with the Modern Label Punch.  It was then adhered to the Base Card with Stampin' Dimensionals.

To finish the card, I placed a small Rhinestone Jewel in the centre, as well as either side of the sentiment.

To see what Kris has created, head on over to Sunny Challenges & check it out.  Why not join us for this fun challenge.  We love seeing your wonderful work & leaving comments on your blog.

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Vicky

Pre-Cut Kits...

"Festive Flurry"

is our stamp set for the month of November.

Along with this gorgeous stamp set, I've gone with the gorgeous DSP - Winter Frost Speciality Papers from the Seasonal Catalogue.  All 4 cards have a different Embossing Folder which gives them all their own look while at the same time using the same supplies.

 To purchase your kit, all you have to do is click on Stamp of the Month Kits at the top of the page.  It will take you straight to the page where you will see the PayPal Drop Down Button.

 

Once payment has been received, your kits (Australia only) will be posted in the mail.  You will receive your PDF Tutorial (available to anyone) via email.

 

 

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Vicky

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Our current challenge over at Sunny Challenges & Creations is to create something using the fantastic "Framelits" from Stampin' Up!

I decided to create a Christmas Card for this challenge.  I am in the process of creating these cards for my next market coming up first Sunday in November, so this was the perfect opportunity for me.

Truth be told, I didn't really know where I was going with this card, but knew that I wanted to use the "Ornament Keepsakes" with the dotty DSP from "Season of Style" which is in the current "Holiday Catalogue".  Of course I had to used my favourite EF - Perfect Polka Dots!

Supplies –

Stamp Set              Ornament Keepsakes – 128051, Petite Pairs - 122497
Ink                             Old Olive – 126953, Chocolate Chip – 126979,
Cherry Cobbler – 126966
Cardstock              Whisper White – 106549, Old Olive – 106576, Chocolate Chip – 108599, Cherry Cobbler - 121681
DSP                           Season of Style - 132340
Embossing Folder Perfect Polka Dots - 117335
Framelits               Holiday Ornaments – 127816, Adorning Accents - 125595
Punches                 Large Oval – 119855, Scallop Oval – 119856, 1” Circle - 119868
Baker’s Twine      Cherry Cobbler - 123125
Accessories          Snail Adhesive – 104332, Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430, Pearls – 119247, Glue Dots - 103683

Don't forget to head over to Sunny Challenges & Creations to check out what the other members of the Design Team have created.  We would really love for you to join us this in this challenge.  You have 2 weeks to create your project & link back with Mr Linky.

Click on the link below to get your Tutorial to create your own card

 

"Merry Christmas"

Ornament Keepsakes

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Vicky

Technique Class # 2....

Today's post is the 2nd card we created for our "Sunburst" Technique class.  You can see the 1st card one post back.

I wanted to try a little something different when I was thinking about the 2nd card.  At first I wasn't too keen on the colours but hey with classes I find that it is best to try & step out of your comfort zone.  I try to create cards that will suit different people in the class & not just what I like.  The ladies love it, especially when they realise that I have used their favourite colours!!!!!

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Flower Shop - 130942
Cardstock - Very Vanilla - 106550, Island Indigo - 124390, Pistachio Pudding - 130020, Soft Suede - 119982
Ink - Crisp Cantaloupe - 131176
DSP - Venetian Romance - 130144
Embossing Folders - Perfect Polka Dots - 117335
Punches - Pansy - 130698
Framelits - Ovals Collections - 129381
Embosslits - Beautiful Wings - 118138
Sizzlits - Little Leaves - 114511
Accessories - Big Shot - 113439, simply Scoring Tool - 122334, Trimmer - 129722, Snail Adhesive - 104332, Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430, Multipurpose Glue - 110755, Basic Pearls - 119247, Large Pearls - 125577

 

"Sunburst" Technique

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Vicky

Pre-Cut Kits....

Our stamp set this month is the great Christmas set which has been carried over -

"Ornament Keepsakes"

With Christmas just around the corner, this is the prefect chance to make an early start on those cards in time for posting in December.

 

This month, we have showcased the gorgeous new DSP - Season of Style - which is in the Seasonal Catalogue.  The kit is very tradition Christmas colours.  The new Embossing Folder - Stylish Stripes is also showcased in this set of cards.  In fact one of the cards has a small surprise inside, but shhhhhhhhhhhh if I tell you what it is then it won't be a surprise!

 To purchase your kit, all you have to do is click on Stamp of the Month Kits at the top of the page.  It will take you straight to the page where you will see the PayPal Drop Down Button.

 

Once payment has been received, your kits will be posted in the mail.  You will receive your PDF Tutorial via email.

 

 

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Vicky

Chalkboard Technique....

...was the technique we completed in our Technique Class 2 weeks ago.  This technique seems to be all the rage at the moment, but mind you it is lots of fun!

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Sketched Birthday - 130426
Cardstock - Whisper White - 106549, Basic Black - 121688, Soft sky - 131292, Early Expresso - 121686
Ink - Versamark - 102283, Whisper White Craft - 101731, Crushed Curry - 131173
Punches - Petite Pennants Builder - 122361
Framelits - Bitty banners - 129267
Embossing Folders - Alphabet Press - 130916
Accessories - Big Shot - 113439, Snail Adhesive - 104332, Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430, Heat Tool - 129056, Embossing Powder - White - 109132
 

Want to learn how to do this fun technique?

 

Contact me to book your workshop or class today!

 

Until next time, Happy Stampin'

 

Vicky

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Our challenge over at Sunny Challenges & Creations has been set by Gwen.  For this challenge all we have to do is create a card, scrapbook page or 3-D item using our fantastic

 Framelits!

I did a card very similar to this one some time ago for a one-on-one class.  I loved it so much, that decided to redo it, but had only ever half finished it.  So, while looking for supplies to create something for this challenge, I come across my half finished card & decided to finish it off.  Mind you, since I completed it, it went straight into the post, so I sort of have no measurements for you, but will give you a list & how I created it.

To create my card, I cut an oval out of the middle of a piece of Whisper White using an Oval from the Ovals Collection, stamped the sentiment in Early Expresso Ink onto the Base Card - Whisper White.

I then ran the Whisper White Piece which had the oval shape cut out through the Big Shot using the Fancy Fan Embossing Folder.  This piece was adhered to the Base Card with Snail Adhesive.

I cut the oval border with the same size oval I had cut the middle plus the size bigger by placing the 2 inside each other onto a piece of Whisper White Cardstock & ran through the Big Shot.  This oval shape was then adhered to the outside of the Base Oval with Stampin' Dimensionals.

I stamped 3 flower shapes from the Secret Garden Stamp Set in Blushing Bride, So Saffron & Soft Sky Inks.  These were then cut using the matching Secret Garden Framelits & attached to the card using Stampin' Dimensionals & Snail Adhesive. 

The leaves were arranged on the card with Multipurpose Glue which had been cut from Pear Pizzazz Cardstock & the Little Leaves Sizzlits.  The little Butterfly was one I found in my So Saffron Cardstock & which had been cut from the Beautiful Wings Embosslits.

Lastly to finish the card, I adhered Pearls to the centre of each flower, the middle of the Butterfly plus 5 Pearls to the opposite side of the frame.

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Secret Garden - 129144, Made for You (Retired)
Ink - Blushing Bride - 131172, Soft Sky - 131181, So Saffron - 126957, Early Expresso - 126974
Cardstock - Whisper White - 106549, Pear Pizzazz - 131290, Blushing Bride - 131287, So Saffron - 108611
Embossing Folder - Fancy Fan - 127751
Embosslits - Beautiful Wings - 118138
Sizzlits - Little Leaves - 114511
Framelits - Secret Garden - 129372, Ovals Collections - 129381
Accessories - Pearls - 119247, Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430, Big Shot - 113439, Snail Adhesive - 104332

 

I hope you will join us for this great challenge.

 

Don't forget to pop on over to see what Gwen & Kris have created!

 

Until next time, Happy Stampin!

 

Vicky

September Kits...

... are now up & available for purchase.  This month I have selected the very versatile stamp set

"By the Tide"

 

This is a great set for both males & females.  The cards this month could be used for either!  I've also used the "Brights" Colour Family & Marina Mist from the "Subtle" Family.  Lets face it, how can you not use a blue with a nautical theme!

 To purchase your kit, all you have to do is click on Pre-Cut Kits & it will take you straight to the page where you will see the PayPal Drop Down Button.  Once your kits have been posted, you will then receive your PDF Tutorial via email.

 

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Vicky

August Class...

My share today is one of the 3 cards we did in our August Classes - "Misc Cards".

As I get a lot of requests for male cards, thought it would be a great idea to showcase the great little stamp set "Pennant Parade", Page 18 of the new catalogue.  This set is perfect for all occasions.

We also concentrated on a couple of  key colours for our cards - Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Early Expresso, Whisper White, Garden Green & Night of Navy.  I like to show people that you do not need everything in the catalogue (although it would certainly nice to have it all) to create lovely cards.

This is not my original idea as I saw something like it on Pinterest, but didn't say it.  I only sort of remember seeing it & for some reason it stuck in my mind.  I did change it a little though.

I don't have a tutorial for today's card, but will post one with all 3 cards once I have posted the last card.

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Pennant Parade - 122742, Itty Bitty Banners - 122497
Cardstock - Whisper White - 106549, Cherry Cobbler - 121681, Crushed Curry - 131288, Early Expresso - 126974,
Ink - Night of Navy - 126970, Crushed Curry - 131173, Cherry Cobbler - 126966
Punches - Petite Pennants Builder - 119849
Baker's Twine - Cherry Cobbler - 123125
Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots - 117335
Framelits - Bitty Banners - 129267
Accessories - Big Shot - 113439, Simply Scoring Tool - 122334, Snail Adhesive - 104332, Glue Dots - 103683, Multipurpose Glue - 110755, Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

 

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Vicky

Birthday Wishes....

I've been a huge fan of Silke Leglow way before I started Stampin' Up!  I love her clean crisp cards.

Today's post is one of the cards we did in a class way back in May but of course I changed it to suit Stampin' Up! products.  Thank you so much Silke for your inspiration!

Inside Card -

 

Card Front -

 

Tutorial for you create your own card

 

Happy Birthday Wishes

 

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Vicky

 

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It was my turn to create the challenge this week over at Sunny Challenges & Creations & thought seeing as though it is now July - a Christmas Challenge would be in order.  Along with the sketch, we had to create a card, 3-D item or scrapbook page.

I don't know if you have noticed in the new catalogue that there are NO Christmas/Holiday Stamp Sets or Accessories, BUT there is the Carry Over List from the Autumn/Winter Catalogue.  In saying that, there is no reason as to why you could not use a retired Stamp Set to create your card or even a non-traditional stamp set!!!! You may surprise yourself with what you can come up with!

For those that know me, I tend to steer away from traditional Christmas Colours & like to go more with non-traditional colours, as in today's card - Very Vanilla, Soft Suede & Pink Pirouette.  I love these colours together & not just for Christmas.  Of course, how could I not create a card without using my favourite Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots!

Supplies -
Stamp Set Ornament Keepsakes - 128051, Petite Pairs - 122497
Ink  Pink Pirouette - 126956
Cardstock  Very Vanilla - 106550, Soft Suede - 119982
Framelits  Holiday Ornaments - 127816
Punches  Large Oval - 119855, Scallop Oval - 119856
Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots - 117335
Accessories  Big Shot - 113439, Snail Adhesives - 104332, Multipurpose Liquid Glue - 110755, Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430, Rhinestone Basic Jewels - 119246, Stampin' Write Marker - Neutrals - Soft Suede - 131261

 

Don't forget to pop on over to Sunny Challenges & Creations to check out what lovely cards the Design Team - Kris & Libby - have created.

We would really love for you to join us as we love seeing what everyone creates, but more importantly love leaving you all comments.

 

Tutorial for you to create your own card -

 

Merry Christmas

 

Until next time, Happy Stampin'

By the Tide 2....

Today's card is our 2nd card we created using the stamp set "By the Tide" from the current Seasonal Catalogue.  Not only did we use this stamp set, but we used the Technique "Ghosting/VersaMark Resist" & the Ovals Collections.

In my classes I like to showcase different cards using the same stamp sets & supplies, eg Cardstock, Inks, etc.  I am a firm believer that you do not have to have a lot of cards to achieve great results.

When I first saw the Ovals Collections in the Seasonal Catalogue an idea sprung into my head.  Then when I flipped over to see this great stamp set "By the Tide", I got more excited, as I could combine the 2.......

Supplies -
Stamp Set - By the Tide - 129120, Itty Bitty Banners - 126257
Ink - VersaMark - 102283, Calypso Coral - 126983, Marina Mist - 126962, Bashful Blue - 126961
Cardstock - Whisper White - 106549, Calypso Coral - 124392, Marina Mist - 121682
Embossing Folders - Perfect Polka Dots - 117335
Framelits - Ovals Collections - 129381, Bitty banners - 129267
Accessories - Snail Adhesive - 104332, Sticky Strip - 104294, Sponge - 101610, Stampin' Dimensionals, 104430, Vanilla Shimmer - 118772, Pearls - 119247

Shop Online Here to purchase your own supplies to create your card

Inside Card -

Card Front -

 

By the Tide -

 

Until next time, Happy Stampin'

 

Vicky

Sending Sympathy....

I needed a Sympathy Card to post out this week, so I dug up one of the rare cards that I saved.  I've cased (copied & shared everything) from Sarah Willis  I'm not even sure where I come across it or when I come across it.  It is quiet an old card as it uses a stamp set from last year's SAB.

Thanks so much Sarah for the inspiration!

The Framed Tulips EF is not one that I have used a lot, so thought it gave me the perfect opportunity to dig it out of the box & dust it down.  I quite like the result of the EF but believe me it was hard not to use my favourite Perfect Polka Dots.  In saying that, if you look closely, I managed to get it on here anyhow.

 

Supplies –

Stamp Set              Petite Pairs – 122497, Fresh Vintage – SAB 2012

Ink                           Soft Suede - 126978

Cardstock              Very Vanilla – 106550, Soft Suede - 119982

Embossing Folder Framed Tulips – 121809, Perfect Polka Dots - 117335

Punches                 1 3/8” Circle – 119860

Framelits                Labels Collections - 125598

Markers                  Subtles – 119700

Accessories           Big Shot - 113439, Snail Adhesive – 104332, Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430, Pearls - 119247

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"Petite Pairs - Sending Sympathy...."

 

 

Until next time, Happy Stampin'

 

Vicky

The Open Sea.....

... was the Stamp Set we used in one of our Technique Classes a few weeks ago.  I am so far behind in my posts that I think I will have something every couple of days for the next 2 weeks, so be sure to pop back to check them out.

With this class we concentrated on doing the Wax Paper or Faux Parchment Technique.  This turned out to be the perfect technique for creating male cards.  We got to use lots of different techniques with this card, including - Crimper, Sponging, Big Shot plus a different type of fold, which is what this card turned out to be - Twisted Easel.  They are such fun to create. 

Until next time, Happy Stampin'

Rosette...

As most of you are probaly aware, I do a volunteer class at Caloundra Community Centre each Friday arvo.  It is a fun class with a lovely lot of ladies.  We are steadily growing with the averge class being about 10.

We are now in our new centre & I must say it is so lovely having all the mod cons & new area to work in.  Sitting on top of a hill & not far from the beach, there is always a lovely breeze. 

Inside Card...

My card today is one we created a couple of weeks ago in Crafty Creations - Volunteer Class.  I love Rosettes and the ladies often ask if they can do more of them.  As it turns out, there is usually 1 or 2 of them that either missed the previously classes on Rosettes or have only just started with us.  It also gives the ladies who have Glue Guns a chance to bring them along & play.

Ther is only one stamp used to create this card & that is the greeting.  In saying that, it could easily be altered to include stamps, including the centre of the Rosette.

I wanted to show the class that you don't have to have a lot of stamps to create a lovely card.  I love the way I've used the Pearls & created an "apron", so to speak.  The spiral of Pearls was a last minute idea, but actually help finish the card a little more.

 

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Everyday Enchantment DSP - Rosettes

 

 

Until next time, Happy Stampin'