SSC171...

Today, I've managed to do a challenge over at Stampin411 - http://stamping411.blogspot.com/ - so why not have a go.  They are always fun & easy to do.  The best part being, all the hard work is done for you, all you have to do is select a stamp.

My Card -


Supplies -
Stamp Set - Pendant Park
Inks - Chocolate Chip
Cardstock - Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla
Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Grosgrain Ribbon - Chocolate Chip,Pretties Kit

Again, I have left a greeting off intentionally, as I like to put the greeting on at a later date when I am going to use the card!

Enjoy!

Bird Day...

This is our 2nd card we did at our Tech Classthis month.  We used the Technique "Baby Wipe"!  What a fun & quick technique.  It sure makes a big difference to your card and gives you another option for backgrounds.

If you haven't had a class of  this technique, wny not book in for one this month.  You still have time.

Take 1 -

Supplies Used -

Stamp Set - Medallion*, Picture This - Hostess Level 1*

Inks - Pale Plum, Perfect Plum

Cardstock - Glossy White, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Very Vanilla

Punches - Scallop Edge, 1 1/4" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Word Window

Re-Inkers - Pale Plum, Perfect Plum

Accessories - Grosgrain Ribbon - Elegant Eggplant, Anywhere Glue Stick, Linen Thread

Non-SU - Rhinestones, Baby Wipes

* Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue 2010

This is "Take 2" of the same card & technique -

Take 2 -

Supplies Used -

Stamp Set - Vintage Vogue*, Picture This - Hostess Level 1*

Inks - Pale Plum, Perfect Plum

Cardstock - Glossy White, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Very Vanilla

 Punches - Scallop Edge, 1 1/4" circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Word Window

Re-Inkers - Pale Plum, Perfect Plum

Accessories - Grosgrain Ribbon - Elegant Eggplant, Anywhere Glue Stick, Line Thread, Pretties Kit

Non - SU - Baby Wipes

*Autumn-Winter Mini catalogue 2010

Until next time, Enjoy!

Gift Set...

Wot the!!!!!!!!!  You may well ask?

This is part of the Gift Cards which I started to make today and of course, have only just finished them.  I am actually happy with the final result, considering I didn't really know what I was going to end up with or how the end result would look!

Card 1 is below, while the 2nd card, finished project & supplies used are listed following the photos.

I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed making them!

Wot the!!!!!!!!!

 

Card # 2 -

Gift Cards -

Gift Set -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Tiny Tags, Vintage Vogue, All a Flutter

Inks - Perfect Plum, Pale Plum

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum

Punches - Word Window

Wheels - Very Vintage

Accessories - Anywhere Glue Stick, Pretties Kit,

Grosgrain Ribbon - Very Vanilla, Elegant Eggplant, Cellophane Bags - Medium Flat

* Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue 2010

Tip - The Cellophane Bags are great for projects! 

I've used a Medium Flat one in this project & it slides perfectly into a standard sized envelope for postage!

Until next time, Enjoy!

4 You...

G'day Stampers,

Being a couple of days since my last entry, thought I would share a small project I am currently working on.  This will not be finished 'til later on 2-nite!  I am yet to decide how & what I am going to make to store the cards.  Something simple & quick, as were the cards, but yet something which will suit the style of the cards!

I want to highlight the use of the great "Wheels" Stampin' Up!® have!

Card 1 -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Tiny Tags*, Vintage Vogue

Inks - Perfect Plum, Pale Plum

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum

Wheels - Very Vintage

Accessories - Grosgrain Ribbon - Very Vanilla, Pretties Kit, Anywhere Glue Stick, Mini-Glue Dot

* Autumn-Winter Mini-Catalogue 2010

Technique used here is the very easy, yet effective "Rock n' Roll"

Please check back later on 2-nite or tmw for the remainder of the set

Enjoy!

Flamingo...

G'Day Stampers,

Using one of Stampin' Up!'®s specials this week, ie "Pink Plamingo" DSP - Week #2 Deal of the Week, I thought it would be a great time to showcase 1 or 2 cards using this lovely paper.  I've used a very old layout from a scrapbook page of mine to make these cards.

"Pink Flamingo"

Sample 1 -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - All a Flutter, Short n Sweet

Ink - Real Red, YoYo Yello, Tempting Turquoise

Cardstock - Whisper White, Real Red

DSP - Pink Flamingo

Punches - Scallop Oval, Large Oval

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Thread, White Gel Pen,

1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Tempting Turquoise

Non-SU - Button

Technique - Basic Masking

* Autumn- Winter Mini-Catalogue

** Week #2 - Deal of the Week

Sample 2 -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - All a Flutter

Ink - Tempting Turquoise, Summer Sun

Cardstock - Whisper White, Real Red, Summer Sun

DSP - Pink Plamingo

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Crystal Effects, Brad - Real Red

1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red, Button - White, Pretties Kit

* Autumn-Winter Mini-Catalogue 2010

** Week 2 - Deal of the Week

With the small centre of the large flower, I've dyed this with ink.  Originally it was white & is from the "Pretties Kit"

I will be placing an order for a couple of the deals Tuesday, so if you would like some of this lovely paper before the deal is gone, contact me today!

Until next time, Enjoy!

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!

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!

One Box, Sooooo Many Uses....

G'Day Stampers,

I've been off the air lately, but last night sat myself down & created a box.  I don't know how or what possessed me, but I just knew that I had to come up with something which I could use for many things - jewellery box, pencil case, chocolates, office, etc.  The list is endless. 

This one is going into my own bag, as I can never find my pens and will include my office supplies which I carry around with me.  It is not very big, that it will take up a lot of room!  My ruler even fits into it!

 Band -

Closed View -

Open View -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Great Friend

Card Stock - Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango,

Ink - Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Bashful Blue

DSP - Chocolate Chip

Accessories - Pretties Kit, Snail Adhesive,

Non-SU - Rhinestones

Tip - I've used the "Rock n Roll" Technique on the butterfly.  So easy, yet a different look

 

Can't you just see a chain or pendant sitting in here?  

2 small bars of chocolate fit perfectly or 5 Ferro Rachero's.

 The list is endless!

Enjoy

Vicky

New Year.... New Card...

Happy New Year!

Wishing you all a very safe & happy 2010

I've had to make a couple of quick cards for young girls & thought this card turned out quiet clean, simple & pretty!

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Bitty Birthday

Cardstock - Whisper White, Chocolate Chip

DSP - Sweet Always

 Ribbon - Grosgrain - Pumpkin Pie 

Accessories - Pretties Kit, Snail Adhesive, Watercolour Pencils

Non-SU - Flower, Happy Birthday Stamp

 

Have a great day!

 

Vicky

Calendar Class 2010...

Hi All,

I did forget to mention that I am doing 2 extra classes in January for a Calendar 2010 - as per samples.  These have magnets on the back for putting on the fridge.

When booking your spot, could you please let me know which one you would prefer to do, so that I can ensure I have ordered enough stock.

Class

Calendar 2010

Venue

My Place

46 Sir Joseph Banks Drive

Golden Beach

Date 18 January 2010

Time 10.00am – 12.00pm

Or

Date  22 January 2010

Time 7.30 – 10pm

Cost $10.00

Colour Preference -
# 14 "Circle Circus" Stamp Set
# 15a - "Great Friend" Stamp Set" - Mini-Catalgue - Retired
# 24d - "Always" Stamp Set

For those living out of town or unable to make it to either of the classes and would still like to make one.  This is available via email or post for $15.00 

Included in all Kits -
Calendar
Full instruction with photos
Cardtsock
Brads
Rhinestone
Pearls

Does not include -
Stamp Sets
Ink
Dazzling Diamonds
Snail Adhesive
SU Dimensionals
Punches
2-Way Glue

If you do not have the stamp sets, please let me know or if you prefer to purchase, plese do not hesitate to contact me

Look forward to hearing from you!  This class will be heaps of fun!

Vicky
PS  A Tutorial will be posted on the blog for this calendar but until the end of Frnruary!

Challenge - TSSC101

Hello Stampers,

I have finally manged to get home - for a couple of hours - chasing up stuff, etc & then on my way again!

I did this challenge late last night when it come through.  Not exacly what I had planed but still I am happy with it - maybe????

Card Sample

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Always

Cardstock - Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red

DSP - Walk in the Park - Retired

Ink - Pink Pirouette, Going Gray

Punches - 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, 1/2" Circle

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals, Pretties Kit

All in all this turned out to be a very easy 5 minute card, ie once I knew what colours I was going to use.  I have just realised that the DSP is not current, although it can always be replaced with one of the lovely current Designer Papers. 

To lift the card a little, I added the small gray flower inside the "Always".
  It looked a little dull prior to that & I didn't want to used Dazzling Diamonds.  I seem to be overloading on that stuff at the moment!

I have tried to vere away from the traditional colours of Valentine - to a certain extent I have! 

Until next time, Happy Stampin'

Vicky

Challenge SSC129...

Heya Stampers,

I have just completed a challenge & thought I would show you my end results.  In fact I made 2 cards using the same sketch, except I turned one to the side.  As soon as I saw the sketch, I knew what stamp set I wanted to use, but had no idea of colours until I matched the colours with the patterened paper!

Card 1

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Circle Circus, Short & Sweet

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Not Quiet Navy

DSP - Kiwi Kiss

Ink - Garden Green

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

Rhinestone Brads - Green - Small & Large

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals

Card 2

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Circle Circus, Short & Sweet

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Not Quiet Navy, So Saffron

DSP - Pacific Point

Ink - Not Quite Navy

Punches - Oval, 1" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, 3/4" Circle, 1 1/4' Circle

Accessories - Pearls from the Pretties Kit - Small & Large, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals

When I saw this DSP in the catalogue, I didn't much go for it, but after working with it & seeing the end result, I LOVE it!

Why not have a go at the sketch yourself & have a bit of fun at the same time!

Tomorrow I will show you what I did with some of the left over cardstock & paper!

 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

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...