StampAMemory Challenge

It's late on Friday night & just a quick post to pop in my entry in the latest StampAMemory Challenge. This was to scraplift an idea from the Idea Book & Catalogue, I chose the layout on page 112. There's a few subtle changes but for the most part it's a direct case.
Stamps: Broadsheet Alphabet
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Marina Mist, Very Vanilla
Ink: Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Boho Blossoms & Scallop Edge Punches, Designer Buttons, Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (Coloured with Marina Mist Marker), Big Shot, Blossom Party Originals Die, Vintage Wallpaper & Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Sewing Machine & Cream Thread

"Really" Layout

I "really" must learn to scrapbook faster, I have such alot of photos to catch up on, but no time! Oh well, I managed to churn out a page today in the 15 minute sleep my baby had this morning.Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Basic Grey, Elegant Soiree DSP
Ink: Basic Grey Marker
Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Timeless Type Alphabet Dies, Top Note Die, Blossom Party Die, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Designer Buttons, Pearl Jewels, Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim

"Bliss" Double Layout

As soon as I saw the Sale-A-Bration stamp set "Bliss" I just knew I had to have it! It's a lovely set, perfect for cards and scrapbooking alike! It also has a vintage feel to it.
With this layout, I wanted to keep the colours very muted so went for a total neutrals palette: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake and Whisper White. Very Vanilla would have worked too but as we were all wearing a cool blue colour, white was a better choice.
I based the layout on this sketch from Page Maps:
Sale-A-Bration finishes at the end of March, so if you love "Bliss" or any of the other three stamp sets available free when you spend $120, contact me now to place your order.

Stamps: Bliss, Woodgrain (Background Stamp)
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Versamark
Accessories: Spritzer Tool, Heat Gun, White Embossing Powder, Brayer, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Photo Corner Punch, Sponge Dauber, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels

Baby Sympathy Card

What a solemn few days it's been in New Zealand. My heart goes out to all those affected by the terrible earthquake in Christchurch, especially those families who lost babies. With a baby in our own household at the moment, the thought of losing him is just unbearable. No words can express the grief that everyone is feeling at the moment.

I thought it would be timely to show a baby sympathy card I made recently. A friend of mine lost her baby girl full-term just before Christmas and this is what I made for her. I scoured the SCS site and found this card which seemed to signify what I was wanting in a card; soft, simple and clean. RIP Baby Teresa.Stamps: So Many Sayings (Retired), Curvy Verses, Fresh Cuts
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Tea Party DSP (Retired)
Ink: Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Paper Daisies, Rhinestone Brad, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Top Note Bigz Die, Sponge Dauber