Inspired by Nature Card

The "Inspired by Nature" stamp set certainly is inspiring! I haven't had it long but have been using it alot, especially on scrapbook pages as it is a large silhouette stamp perfect for backgrounds.

There is some retired product on this card but I was so inspired by this card that I had to have a go.

Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Vintage Labels
Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Newsprint DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Garden Green, Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder, Sponge Dauber, Spritzer, Basic Pearls

Two Pretty Layouts

I've been doing lots of scrapbooking this week. I'm due today and know that I won't have much time or feel like doing much crafting in the next few weeks, so have been trying to get up-to-date.

Here's a couple of pretty layouts in which I just love the colours!This is my soon to be 94-year-old Nana!
Stamps: Lovely Letters, Baroque Motifs, Vintage Vogue (Leaves on Stem)
Cardstock: Pale Plum, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper
Ink: Versamark, Pale Plum, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Sponge Dauber, Pretties Kit, Scallop Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch
Stamps: Vintage Labels, Best Yet, Fresh Cuts
Cardstock: Gable Green, Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Gable Green, Tempting Turquoise, White Gel Pen, Versamark
Accessories: Pretties Kit, Rhinestone Brads, Curly Label Punch, Scallop Border Punch, 1/4" Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Thank You Cards Galore!

My recently engaged friend commissioned me to create thank you cards to send after her engagement party. Her only request was for me to use Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise and Pink Passion. I came up with 7 samples as follows:The one she liked best was:
But decided it was just a bit too bright so we toned it down a little and came up with this:

Goodbye & Hello

Yes, the Summer Mini and Sale-a-Bration catalogues are drawing to a close on 31 March so you need to get in quick before the deadline if anything has taken your fancy. I have made a couple of cards using supplies from both, but have also coordinated them with a couple of sneak peaks at the upcoming Winter Mini catalogue which starts on 1 April. So all is not lost!

This big red round thingy-ma-jig is called the Medallion stamp and it would have to be the biggest stamp I've ever seen! It's great for both backgrounds and focal points and all sorts of occasions.
Stamps: Medallion (Winter Mini), Vintage Labels (Sale-A-Bration)
Cardstock: Kraft, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black
Accessories: 3/4" Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (Summer Mini), Crimper, Scallop Circle Punch

This big shape is called the "Top Note" and I cut it out in about 5 seconds using my new Big Shot die-cutting machine. I created a quilt effect by punching out squares of designer paper, gluing them onto a piece of cardstock, then putting it through the Big Shot. I've seen lots of these cards made on Splitcoast Stampers and had been "dieing" (excuse the pun!) to make one. I have to say that my photos don't do it justice because in real life, it's quite stunning! I WILL be making more of these.Stamps: Whimsical Words (Sale-A-Bration)
Cardstock: Basic Black, Kraft, Patterns Pack II Designer Series Paper
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Big Shot (Winter Mini), Top Note Die (Winter Mini), 1 1/4" Square Punch, Small Tag Punch, Tag Punch, White Ribbon, Hemp Twine