SSC 241...

This is the card I created fo rthe new challenge over at Stamping 411.  As soon as I saw this sketch, I knew what I wanted to use & how it should look when I finished.  I wanted to try & create a shabby chic/vintage type card.  I think I have succeeded in getting the results I had in my head.

As usual the operators have provided us with all the basic measurements - all the hard work has been done for us -

Measurements -
Base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded in half at 4 1/4" - Very Vanilla
Layer 2: 4 x 5 1/4" - Soft Suede
Layer 3: 4" x 1 1/2"  - DSP
Layer 4: 2 1/2" x 2 1/4" - DSP
Layer 5: 2 3/8" x 2 1/8" - Very Vanilla

I Heat Embossed my image onto the piece of Soft Suede using Versamark & Clear Embossing Powder.

Envelope & Inside Card...

I adhered the DSP to a piece of Pink Pirouette so that I didn't have the DSP straight onto the Soft Suede & to break the colours up a little.  I think it looks pretty with the little bit of Pink Pirouette showing as a small edge.  I then adhered this piece to the embossed piece using Snail Adhesive.

The Ribbon was adhered across the top part of the DSP & ends tucked under.  The whole piece was then adhered to the Base Card - Very Vanilla using Snail Adhesive.

Stamping the image onto the small piece using Versamark & Soft Suede Inks, I Heat Embossed it.  Using my Aqua Painter, I gently coloured the images with Pink Pirouette & Wild Wasabi Inks.  I nearly left the leaves clear, but after looking at it for a little time, decided to go ahead & colour them.  I like the little bit of green in the card!
 

Close Up of Clear Embossing & Flowers...


I applied Pearls to the centres of some of the flowers & adhered both pieces to the card as per the sketch.  I found a couple of small Butterflies that were in my packet of Pink Pirouette already cut out, so I used them on the card.  The large Butterfly was adhered with Multipurpose Glue & 2 small Pearls applied to the centre.  The Butterflies had been cut using the Beatuiful Wings Embosslits Dies.

I stamped my sentiment direct onto a piece of Very Vanilla using my SU Marker - Soft Suede, punched with the Modern Label Punch, dabbed a little Pink Pirouette around the edges, adhered to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals & adhered the small butterfly to the sentiment.  I applied 3 small Pearls to the punched piece - 1 in the centre of the Butterfly & 2 to replace the "o" in the words.

Lastly, I tied a bow & applied to the card with Mini Glue Dots.

When I saw this sketch, it is very similar to a scrapbook layout I have completed for  a class I have this month, which I will post once the class is finished.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Elements of Style, A Word for You

Ink - Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede, Versamark, Wild Wasabi

Cardstock - Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede

DSP - Beau Chateau

Embosslits Dies - Beautiful Wings

Punches - Modern Label

Ribbon - 1/2" Seam Binding  - Very Vanilla

Accessories - Aqua Painter, Snail Adhesive, Heat Tool,

Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals, SU Marker - Soft Suede

Until next time, Enjoy!

'Tis the Season...

I wanted to create another card for the current challenge over at Sunny Challenges & Creations and with Christmas fast approaching, thought it best to try & start on my Christmas Cards.  In fact, I was going to use this set on my first card, but changed my mind as I went to select my stamp set!

It is not too late to link your creation with Mr Linky.  We would love to see what you create!

All measurements may be found in this posting.  All I've done is changed my colours around.  In fact, they are completely different!

I stamped my image onto Very Vanilla Cardstock using Chocolate Chip Ink.  Grabbing my Aqua Painter, I coloured the image using Olive Olive, Chocolate Chip & a touch of Riding Hood Red Inks.  The bird I left except for his little beak & feet.

I coloured some Basic Rhinestones with a permanent red marker & applied them over the berries.  Am not sure if I like the final result, but they are there to stay.

I adhered this piece to a piece of Riding Hood Red Cardstock, then to DSP, Very Vanilla Cardstock, DSP & finally to the Base Card - Chocolate Chip using Snail Adhesive.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Beautiful Season

Ink - Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red

Cardstock - Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red

DSP - Letters to Santa

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Basic Rhinestones, Aqua Painter

Non-SU - Permanent Marker - Red

Until next time, Enjoy!

SSC 217...

I am in the middle of doing Wedding Reception Stationery so shouldn't really be doing any cards, let along attempt sketches, but while the paint is drying, the mouse will play.  Anyhow, I have to make the bride & groom a "Congratulations" Card, so this is a good excuse!

This card has been created for the challenge over at Stamping 411 I finally inked a stamp set which has been sitting on my shelf for a little time now.  After seeing it in ink, I now have a million ideas to use it, but alas as it is a Hotess Set, so will be retiring at the end of the month.

This week Stamping 411 not only have 2 sketches but they have a "Contest" so to speak.  The winner will receive a FREE Level 3 Hostess Set from the previous Idea Book & Catalogue - "Playful Pieces". 

If I get the time, I will attempt to have a go at the other sketch too, as a few ideas popped into my head while making the card for #2 sketch

As always, measurements have been supplied for us -

Base: 11 x 4 1/4", scored and folded in half at 5 1/2" - Basic Black

Layer 2: 5 x 3 3/4"  - Riding Hood Red

Layer 3: 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"  - DSP

Layer 4: 3 1/8" x 4 1/8" - Basic Black

Layer 5: 3x4" - Very Vanilla

Layer 6: Ribbon or cardstock

Layer 7: ANY shape punch

I stamped my images direct onto Very Vanilla Cardstock using Basic Black Ink.  Thinking I would try something a little different & not do the 2-step stamping technique onto the image, I coloured the images using my Aqua Painter, Riding Hood Red & Crumb Cake Inks.  I think it come out ok.  I very roughly coloured the images, as I think the stamp set calls for that, not to keep your colouring within the lines, so to speak!

I put the card through the Bigshot using Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, layered it to Basic Black, then to DSP & then to Riding Hood Red Cardstock.  A piece of Ribbon was adhered across the bottom about 1/4 way up & a bow tied.

I stamped my sentiment using Basic Black Ink onto Very Vanilla, punched using Oval Punch & run it through the Bigshot, again using the same Embossing Folder.  The piece was then adhered to a piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock which had been punched using the Scallop Oval Punch.  I adhered to the card using SU Dimensionals.

The whole piece was then adhered to the Base Card - Basic Black.

For my inside, I did the 2-Step Stamping Technique using Basic Black, Riding Hood Red & Crumb Cake Inks onto Very Vanilla, adhered to layer of Riding Hood Red Cardstock & then to the Base Card.

What looks like a hard sketch, is really a great one to do!

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Fast & Fabulous, Oval All

Inks - Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Crumb Cake

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red, Blasic Black

DSP - Love Letter

Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots

Punches - Oval, Scallop Oval

Ribbon - 1/8" Taffeta - Basic Black

Accessories - SU Dimensionals, Bigshot, Snail Adhesive, Aqua Painter

Until next time, Enjoy!

SSC214...

For a card which started out as a bit of an idea in my head, it turned into a very complicated one.  After colouring, ripping, tearing, stamping, then stamping, colouring, inking, embossing I think I am happy with the final result but....

The card was created from the challenge over at Stamping 411 and you know wthat that means - All measurements have been done for you.

 

Here’s some possible measurements to get you started:

1.Layer One – Card Base cut at 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded

2.Layer Two – 4 x 5.25”

3.Layer Three – Die Cut or other Shape – approximately 3.5”

4.Layer Four – 3.25”

5.Layer Five – 3”

I cut my 2nd layer using Whisper White Cardstock, stamped using my SU Wheel & Basic Grey Ink.  It has been so long since I have used a Wheel that I quiet enjoyed it again & must remember to use them more often.  I randomly coloured the image using my Aqua Painter & Pink Pirouette Ink. I wasn't too concerned about going out of the lines or how I coloured it as I think it looks a little better this way.  This was adhered to my base card - Pink Pirouette Cardstock.

 

I cut my 3rd layer using Pink Pirouette Cardstock but didn't do a border as it looked a little too much when I did, so I skipped it.  I do hope the operators will forgive me for this.  I then stamped the flower images using Basic Grey & Pink Pirouette Inks stamping randomly over Whisper White Cardstock.  This piece was run through my Bigshot using Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots.  I adhered this to a piece of Basic Grey, adhered to the Pink Pirouette, added a piece of Satin Ribbon, tied a bow & then adhered to the base card.  I applied Basic Pearls to the middle of the flowers. 

 

Now you ask how could this take me hours to create & finish, but believe me it did!  I nearly gave in a number of times, but wouldn't let it get the better of me.  This is for a special 50th Birthday.  I know it has no greeting, etc but I like them to be blank sometimes, especially for such a special occasion!

 

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Vintage Vogue

Ink - Basic Grey, Pink Pirouette

Cardstock - Pink Pirouette, Basic Grey Whisper White

Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots

Ribbon - 5/8" Satin Pretty in Pink

Wheel - Very Vintage

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Bigshot, Basic Pearls, Aqua Painter

 

Now, I must go & do what I am supposed to be doing - printing & creating invitations!

 

Until next time, Enjoy!

  

Challenge 126...

Challenge 126 for my Yahoo group is all about Animal Antics.

We have to create a card, scrapook page or projcet that features an animal - even bugs are allowed. 

I wasn't going to do it as I seemed to have so many ideas going around in my head that I was getting a little confused, but then wanted to try a Criss-Cross Card.  I've never done one of these previously.  I have seen them around "blog world" for some time.  As usual, I've adapted my card to fit the Australian standard envelope.

Once I put the Card together, I adhered Ribon around the bottom half & tied a bow.  I stamped my image onto a piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock using Basic Black Ink.  I coloured the image using my Aqua Painter, Basic Grey & Rose Red Inks.  This was adhered to a piece of Rose Red Cardstock.  Using SU Dimensionals, the whole piece was placed on the front of the card just a little off centre.

For the inside of my card, I again stamped the image in the bottom right hand side on Very Vanilla Cardstock & coloured the same as the front.  I sponged Rose Red around the end of the Very Vanilla Cardstock using my SU Sponges & Pastels.  This piece was adhered to a piece of Pumpkin Pie Caardsock.  Using Rose Red Re-Inker, I dyed 2 flowers & kept one of them the natural colour.  I adhered these together & mounted top left hand side of the card ensuring that the flower was not too far over so that I couldn't slide the card into its pocket.  A Basic Pearl was stuck in the middle.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Pun Fun

Ink - Rose Red, Basic Grey, Basic Black

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red

DSP - Sweet & Sour Speciality

Ribbon - 5/8" Organza - Whisper White

Accessories - Multipurpose Glue, Basic Pearls, Flowers, SU Sponge, Aqua Painter, Pastels

Until next time, Enjoy!

SSC 199...

I know, 2 days in a row, wonders will never cease!

Today's card is taken from the sketch challenge over at Stamping 411  They always have a great sketch, not to mention the measurements!

Layer 1: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" - Very Vanilla

Layer 2: 4 x 5-1/4" - Wild Wasabi
Layer 3: 2-3/4 x 3-1/4" - Rose Red
Layer 4: 2-5/8 x 3-1/8" - Watercolour Paper

I stamped random images from "Growing Green" onto Wild Wasabi Cardstock, using Wild Wasabi Ink. 

I stamped the same image onto Water Colour Paper in Chocolate Chip Ink & using my Aqua Painter, coloured the image with Wild Wasabi Ink.  The flower image was stamped onto a scrap of Water Colour Paper again using Chocolate Chip Ink, coloured it with Rose Red Ink & my Aqua Painter.  I cut around the flower & adhered it to the Water Colour Paper using SU Dimensionals.  I stamped the sentiment in Chocolate Chip Ink.

I adhered this to a piece of Rose Red Cardstock, tied my ribbon across the top & adhered the whole section to my base card which is Very Vanilla Cardstock.

Supplies -
Stamp Set - Great Friend, Growing Green
Ink - Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi, Rose Red, Watercolour Paper
Ribbon - 3/7" Taffeta Real Red
Accessories - Multipurpose Glue, SU Dimensionals, Aqua Painter

Until next time, Enjoy!

Note Cards...

I had to quickly make a couple of cards the other day.  I love these for notes to friends or customers.

I decided to use the current "IN Colours" & Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set, along with my Aqua Painter.  This is the end result.

Coloured Card - 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Whisper White Card - 3 3/8" x 5 3/8"

I stamped the images onto Whisper White using my Versamark Ink Pad.  After applying White Embossing Powder over the images, I heated these with my Heat Tool.

I then decided to colour the flower images using my Aqua Painter & to match the inks with the "In Colour" Cardstock. 

Once dry, I adhered the Whisper White to the Coloured Card Stock.

All in all, a great way to create some quick cards.  In fact, they were posted the same day & now it is back to the drawing board for more ideas.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Fifth Avenue Floral

Inks - Blusing Bride, Peach Parfait, Concord Crush, Poppy Parade, Versamark

Cardstock - Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, Concord Crush

Accessories - Embossing Powder - White, Snail Glue, Aqua Painter, Heat Tool

Until next time, Enjoy!

Thinking of You...

It has been a couple of days since my last post.  I have been busy out in the garden, but now it is just too hot again, so with all housework, etc completed, music in the backbround, Tennis on TV - sound turned down, and my stamps everywhere, I can play!  What better way to spend Sunday arvo, except the beach or maybe fishing!

The inspiration for this card comes from the new sketch over at Stamping 411 and I have combined my group's weekly challenge where we have to make a Sympathy card - see Here for the 1st card posted.

Again Stamping 411 have supplied the measurements for the sketch -

Base: 11 x 4 1/4", scored and folded in half at 5 1/2"

Layer 2: 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" *** note: this is an extra layer, you could skip this one.. :D
Layer 3: 5 1/4" x 4"
Layer 4: 3 3/4" x 3"
Layer 5: 3 5/8" x 2 1/2"

For my card I used the Bigshot, Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots - I am loving this folder, but you have probably guessed by now - and embossed Whisper White Cardstock. 

Taking a piece of Watercolour Paper, I randomly applied Shimmer Paint and allowed to dry.  If you are too impatient, this is where your Heat Tool comes in handy, but I am happy to do something else while waiting for Shimmer Paint to dry.  Wipe your Embossing Buddy over the Paper.  With your image, stamp over Watercolour Paper using Versamark.  While still wet, apply Embossing Powder - White, over the image.  Tap excess into your Tray, and heat image using your Heat Tool.  I love embossing as I love to watch the Powder change colour....

Using an Aqua Painter and Poppy Parade, colour your image.  This is the best part, as you can pick up the ink and with your Painter, lighten or darken your image until you are happy with the result.  I kept mine light as I wanted to keep the whole card very clean.  I then stamped my sentiment directly over the Shimmer.

I've found using Shimmer Paint, even the bright colour inks will look soft once stamped.  It also gives a completely different to Watercolour Paper.

Adhere this stamped paper to Poppy Parade Cardstock.  Adhere ribbon to the Embossed Whisper White RHS and adhere Poppy Parade to this piece of Cardstock.  Tie bow and adhere to card.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Fifth Avenue Floral, Sincere Salutations

Inks - Poppy Parade

Cardstock - Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Watercolour Paper

Embossing Folder - Perfect Polks Dots

Ribbon - 3/8" Taffeta - White

Accessories - Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Embossing Powder - White, Shimmer Paint,

Embossing Buddy, Aqua Painter, Heat Tool, Bigshot

Tip - Sentiments like "Thinking of You", "For You", etc make for great cards,

as they cover all types of occasions.

Until next time, Enjoy!

Too Late...

...and thinking I had posted this card earlier for the challenge over at Stamping 411.  Proves I have not had a very good day & need to get to bed.

Today's sketch uses a simple technique that we sometimes forget about -- Tearing! Tearing your cardstock or DSP adds great interest and texture and is a fast, easy and very inexpensive way to dress up a card or project!

Measurements -
1.Layer One -- Cardbase cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded
2.Layer Two -- Cardstock cut at 4 x 5.25"
3.Layer Three -- Cardstock of DSP cut at 4" wide and torn at approximately 4"
4.Layer Four -- DSP cut at 2.5 x 3.5"
5.Layer Five -- Cardstock cut at 2.25 x 3.25"

For this card I pulled out my DSP Woodand Park, but wanting to use a pattern that I hadn't used previously.  That is the best thing about the DSP from SU®, it is double-sided.  I love tearing, but am always very hesitant on tearing DSP, especially the ones you love so much, although once I start, there is no holding me back.
 
I stamped my image using Chocolate Chip Ink onto Watercolour Paper, grabbed my Aqua Painter & Garden Green Ink, & proceeded to colour the image.  I then stamped a flower image directly onto Watercolour Paper using Chocolate Chip Ink.  Cut it out & again coloured the image with Garden Green Ink & Aqua Painter.  I adhered it to the card using SU Dimensionals.  I used Chunky Sprinkles for the centre of the flower.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Growing Green

Inks - Chocolate Chip, Garden Green

Cardstock - Chocolate chip, Watercolour Paper, Wild Wasabi

DSP - Woodland Park

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Aqua Painter, Chunky Glitter

Until next time, Enjoy!

Cheers...

I've been wanting to make more male cards & with a heap of birthdays coming up in the next couple of months, including January, this is a great way to get some of those cards done.

For today's card, I combined a Colour Challenge over at Stamping 411 and the Sketch Challenge from Inkspirations Challenges

Base Card - Cut using Riding Hood Red Cardstock, score & fold

Layer 1 - Always Artichoke Cardstock - 5 7/8" x 4 1/8" or 14.5cm x 10cm
Stamp images randomly using More Mustard Ink
Layer 2 - More Mustard Cardstock - 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 or 11.5cm x 6.5cm
Layer 3 - Riding Hood Red Cardstock - 4" x 2 3/8" or 10.5cm x 6cm
Layer 4 - Always Artichoke Cardstock - 3" x 2" or 8cm x 5cm
Layer 5 - Watercolour Paper - 2 7/8" x 1 7/8" or 7.5cm x 7cm
Stamp images randomly using More Mustard Ink
Using Aqua Painter & More Mustard Ink, colour images
Adhere Watercolour Paper to Always Artichoke & then to Riding Hood Red
Adhere to More Mustard Cardstock
Tie knot in Ribbon & adhere along bottom
Adhere to base card

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Cheers to You

Inks - More Mustard

Cardstock - Riding Hood Red, More Mustard, Always Archoke, Watercolour Paper

Ribbon - 1/4" Grosgrain - Very Vanilla

Accessories - Aqua Painter, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Snail Adhesive

Until next time, Enjoy!

Technique Class...

G'Day Stampers,

Another couple of days have gone before realising I hadn't posted one of the cards we did at our Technique Class last week.

Not only did we do a technique, but also did it on the Easel Card!  This technique is Blurred Vision Watercolouring - great fun, very quick & easy!

Folded Card -

Card Open -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - 5th Avenue Floral, Oval All

Ink - Basic Black, Melon Membo

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Basic Black

Punches - Eyelet, Large Oval, Scallop Oval

Accessories - Aqua Painter, 1/2"Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon - Melon Mambo,

Snail Adhesive, White Gel Pen

* Autumn-Winter Mini-Catalogue

** Week"1 - Deal of the Week - read below

Until next time, Enjoy!

5th Avenue....

G'day Stampers,

I made a test card last night using one of the techniques which is on offer this month - Blurred Watercolouring.  This is a very easy, quick & fun technique to do.  This is not the card we will be making, but just wanted to show you the end result!

Please contcat me if you would like to attend one of my classes as I still have spaces available - vickiawright@bigpond.com

First class starts tomorrow @ 10.00am - BYO Adhesives

Supplies -

Stamp Set - 5th Avenue

Ink - Basic Black, Riding Hood Red

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Aqua Painter, Grosgrain Ribbon - Rich Razzleberry

Until next time

Enjoy!

Technique Class....

G'Day Stampers

We had a Technique Class today. Fun Fun Fun!  We all had a great time, especially me!

We did a couple of techniques, including Water Colour using Pencils & Aqua Painter.

 

Supplies -

Stamp Set- Wagon Full of Fun

Cardstock - Ruby Red, So Saffron, Whisper White, Baja Breeze

Ink - Chocolate Chip

DSP - Sleep Slumber Speciality

Punches - Small Oval, Large Oval, Scallop Oval

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

Aqua Painter, Water Colour Pencils, Brads - Ruby Red, Mat Pack

Until next time

Enjoy!

Note Books....

G'Day Stampers,

 

I have been off the air for some time now, but fingers crossed..............

 

Anyhow, today's project is using the "In Colours"

 

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Wagon Full of Fun

Card Stock - Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red,

Ink - Chocolate Chip

DSP - Chocolate Chip

Punches - Small Oval, Large Oval, Scallop Oval, Eyelet Border

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Watercolour Pencils, Aqua Painter

Non-SU - Notebook

Until tmw, Enjoy

Vicky

# 2.....

G'day Stampers,

 Well I have managed to return to post the card I finished to match the box posted earlier.

 This time I tempeted a "Hinged Card".  I have never made one of these.  Seen heaps of them, so took it on board & did my version of it.  I do know there are instructions out there in Blog Land, but I wanted to show the edge around the top, so put my head down & went in blind.
Box & Card Set

Card - Closed

Card Open

Box Top

Side of Box - Close Up

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Wagon Full of Fun, Short & Sweet

Card Stock - Baja Breese, Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Ruby Red

DSP - Sweet Slumber Speciality

Ink - Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red

Punches - Small Oval, Large Oval, Scallop Oval

Accessories - Snail Glue Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Brads - Ruby Red,

Dazzling Diamonds, Sticky Tape, Watercolour Pencils

 

I've just realised that the lid in the close up of the box is not sitting straight, so please excuse that!

I've used the little cupcake from Short & Sweet & stamped along all sides of the box.

Until tmw when I will post another different card or project

Enjoy

Vicky