30 August 2011

"The Story" Scrapbook Layout

Here's the retiring stamp set Priceless used again, along with retiring Newsprint Designer Series Paper following this wonderful sketch from pagemaps:
Jumbo eyelets are also retiring (and have officially sold out too):
Stamps: Priceless, Life Definitions
Cardstock: Newsprint and Love Letter Designer Series Paper, Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black Ink and Marker
Accessories: Punches: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, Boho Blossoms, Pewter Jumbo Eyelets, Crop-a-dile, Sponge Dauber


29 August 2011

Lap of Luxury Scrapbook Layout

Here's a layout I did using the Lap of Luxury Designer Series Paper and Priceless stamp set. Both are retiring in a few days time so be in quick if you would like to order them.
Stamps: Priceless, Tart & Tangy
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Basic Grey Marker
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embossilts Die, Simple Letters Alphabet Bigz Dies, Scallop Square Bigz Die, Basil Rhinestones, Scallop Edge Border Punch

28 August 2011

Pony Party Cards

Sorry for the lack of blogging, I've actually been quite busy, craft-wise, and it's time I got back on here and shared some of it!

I made this card for my daughter who turned 4 recently. It's exactly what she asked for, the colours, the stamp set and the shape...
Here another Pony Party card I thought I'd share too. I made it a few months back for my nieces' 6th birthday. I included a set of coloured pencils and my sister said as soon as my niece opened the card, she was off to colour it in!
Can you tell I like to make easel cards?

04 August 2011

The Retired List has been Released!

It’s time to say goodbye to hundreds of products from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue, and now is the time for you to get them before they’re gone. These products are available until 31 August but may sell out before then so be in quick. Many have been discounted significantly! Click here to see the list.

The new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue will be released on 1 September & there are lots of goodies to be seen! If you would like to pre-order a copy for $12 + postage (if needed), contact me here. Otherwise a copy will be yours free with an order over $50 from the current catalogue.

16 July 2011

StampAMemory Challenge

Here's my entry in the latest StampAMemory Challenge. This month a layout from PageMaps was chosen to inspire everyone from.Here's my take on it:
I "blinged" up the flowers, buttons, title and black zigzag with smooch spritz although it's a little hard to see in the photos.
Stamps: Dotted Lines Jumbo Wheel
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Basic Black, Jolly Holiday DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler Marker
Accessories: Big Shot, Buttons #5 Sizzlits Die, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Dies, Tasteful Trim Die, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Sponge Dauber, Pearls, Mat Pack, Gold Glow Smooch Spritz

07 July 2011

Gift with Purchase Promotion

From 1-31 July, get a FREE exclusive bundle of ribbon and buttons when you spend $120 on your choice of Stampin’ Up! products. That’s a $37.50 value!

Bundle includes:

  • White 1/4" (.63 cm) grosgrain ribbon with repeating flower designs. Approximately 1371.6 cm.
  • 48 flower buttons. Sixteen each in 3 colours (Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Pacific Point). Approximately 1/2" (1.27 cm).

That’s it! Free adorable accessories with a minimum purchase. Contact me today to place an order!


03 July 2011

Inking Up Embossing Folders

Here's a cute layout I've just finished. I started it last Sunday after church but was struck down by the flu the next day. The layout was inspired by one made by Krista Fenton on the My Digital Studio website.
I created my own "texture" around the outside on the base paper by selecting 3 pieces of cardstock, embossing them using different folders, inking them up and dabbed around the edges. For one I used shimmer paint so it's a bit hard to see that one in the photos. The lines across it were made by squishing a piece of linen thread into the grey ink pad then laying it on the page (I rubbed over it with a plastic bag).Stamps: Medallion, Sense of Time, Small Alphabet (Non-SU!)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Grey, Bashful Blue
Ink: Basic Grey, Bashful Blue, Frost White Shimmer Paint
Accessories: Big Shot, Timeless Type Junior Alpha Dies, Embossing Folders (Vintage Wallpaper, Perfect Polka Dots, Square Lattice), Sponge Dauber, Brayer, Hodgepodge Hardware, White 1/4 Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Clip

20 June 2011

StampAMemory Challenge - Buttons

Here's my entry in the latest StampAMemory challenge. It's all about using buttons as the main embellishment this month! My layout was inspired by the Scrapbooking Memories programme which is on the Living Channel, 9.30am every Monday. I took a photo of the layout on TV which is why this photo isn't the best:I've "covered up" the photo as it's of my kids in the bath.
Stamps: Sew Suite
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, So Saffron, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Play Date DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip (+ Marker), White Gel Pen
Accessories: SU! Buttons, Big Shot, Blossom Party Die, Tasteful Trim Die, Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Red Polka Dot 3/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

03 June 2011

More Butterfly Easel Cards

Here's some more butterfly easel cards as promised:
Cardstock: Love Letter DSP, Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Basic Pearls, Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim, Basic Pearls, Buttons #5 Sizzlits Die, Crimper, Sponge Dauber

Cardstock: DSP Pack - In Colour (Hostess), Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, 1/4" White Grosgrain Ribbon, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Sponge Dauber

Cardstock: Sunny Garden DSP, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Daffodil Delight 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Perfect Polka Dots, Square Lattice & Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Sponge Dauber

29 May 2011

Playing with my new toys!

My latest order arrived on Friday and I hopped straight to it as I've been longing to have a go at creating easel cards with the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die. I've seen so many lovely cards online, especially Julia Leece and Bronwyn Eastley. I made 4 cards in total trying different ideas for the butterfly "bodies" and "feelers" and will share these in the next few days. For this card I started with watercolour paper and wanted to create a stained glass look. I haven't had much experience with watercolouring so am pretty happy with my first try!

Stamps: Priceless
Cardstock: Watercolour Paper, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black
Ink: Black StazOn, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turqoise, Read Red, Basic Black
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Hodgepodge Hardware, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Sponge Dauber, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder