Cute by the Inch

My BSF, Pony, aka Michele asked to see a photo of a card I made recently as a display sample. It uses Cute by the Inch (Level 2 Hostess Set) and the matching punch. Here it is Pony!


And a close-up of the punched piece. I popped the flowers up on dimensions and covered them with Crystal Effects. And that's one of the new FABULOUS 1/2 pearls. Love those!



Recipe
Stamps : Cute by the Inch, Inspired by Nature
Cardstock : Pear Pizzaz, Whisper White
Ink : Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizazz
Accessories : Petal Card XL Double Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes circle punch, Crystal Effects, 1/2 Pearl

July Club

It's time for July's Club. Here are the projects we're making tonight. The drawer-box was a tutorial on Splitcoaststampers.com last week, you can find it under the resources section if you'd like to have a go!

Notably Ornate ~ Distressed

Just playing with the new SU distressing kit tonight and the gorgeous new stamp set "Notably Ornate". Love it!!!

I made the card from Sahara Sand in the Neutrals Collection, stamped the card with the new background stamp, Teahouse, then I distressed the background using the new distressing kit (which is SO easy to use). I cut out the main section, then popped it up and added the bird. A touch of Early Espresso Ribbon and hey presto!

Here's a close-up of the main panel.

Recipe
Stamps : Notably Ornate, Teahouse
Cardstock : Sahara Sand
Ink : Early Espresso, Tea Stain (distressing kit)
Accessories : Paper Snips, Half Pearl, Modern Label Punch, Early Espresso 5/8" Satin Ribbon

I made this card last night and it wouldn't photograph well ... so I waited until this morning and I've decided that Concord Crush is going to be extremely difficult to photograph! I tried my best though ... and the owl's face in the bird cage cracks me up! This is another new set called 'Aviary'.

I love this coffee/tea set and decided to have a go with the matching wheel (Take a Sip). I love this wheel, it's so fun to play with :) The border at the top and bottom is made with the Dotted Ribbon Scallop Punch which is also new in the SU catalogue. It's going to be one of my 'go to' punches, I can tell! And don't you love the red? That's the new 'Poppy Parade' in-colour. It's so fresh and pretty, I love it!

Here's a close up of the cups and mugs. I took the yellow one and popped it up on dimensionals. The mugs are just coloured with SU markers ... easy peasy! Oh, and that is the new background stamp "Pretty Pattern" ... I guess they called it that because it's, well, pretty ... and a pattern! LOL.

Studio Sketches & an Owl

I managed to find time to play again this afternoon! Yippee! I did clean the kitchen AND mow the lawn before I indulged myself though!!!

The first card was made for a recent swap using Studio Sketches and Crumb Cake ink. I love the arty feel of this set, and although it's very subtle, you can just make out a splash of Pear Pizzaz on the pears.

Here's a close up ...

And I couldn't wait any longer to try out the new owl punch. I LOVE how these little birds turned out ... don't you love the belly bling? Tee Hee. I needed to make a card for Auntie Sue and Uncle Richard who had Sarah to stay for a few days at their cottage in Yorkshire. My, that place is heaven. Sarah loves it up there. Any excuse to make a card ... this one is for them.

Here's a close up of the owls popped up on dimensionals. The owls' bodies are punched out of the new Patterns Paper in 'neutrals' and the belly is from the new Woodland Walk DSP. Look at how sparkly the new SU rhinestones are ... seriously, you can buy cheap bling ... and then you can buy the real thing ~ this is it baby!!!!

New Stamp Sets

Just wanted to share some cards I've made with my new catalogue goodies. I intend to do a lot of work next week using all new product. I can't believe how busy it's been this summer!

This first card uses the new set 'Baby Bundle' followed by a close up of the pram.

This next card is for my Uncle Richard. I used the new BG stamp 'Wonderfully Worn' and 'Have a Seat' ... I absolutely love these chairs. I don't know why, they just make me happy :) I used a touch of ink and aquapainter on the chairs for definition, the close up shows that.

I'll be back with more samples shortly ...