Friday, December 31, 2010

The VERY FIRST Creative Crew Gallery ~ January 2011


There are 4 main themes for this months' gallery:

*Mini Occasions Catalog Focus* For these projects, I used the new 'Baby Blossoms' set which is just SO versatile and easy to use. I love the vintage 'shabby chic' feel of this set. It was a lot of fun putting this card and box together.

*Designer Paper/Colour Combo Focus* Love Letter DSP/Vanilla, Black, Riding Hood Red. I used the new 'Valentine Defined' stamp set for this project. The definition 'Valentine' was embellished by stamping it twice, the main image was in Basic Black, but the 2nd time I stamped in Riding Hood Red and cut out key words and popped them up on dimensionals to give the card some visual interest.

This card is made in the CAS style. The black ribbon was awful to photograph, for which I apologise, but it does look good IRL! A lot of people have a hard time with CAS cards, but the main idea is to stop, stop, stop and don't over embellish. I would say that my most comfortable stamping style is this one. The main image on this card was actually stamped THREE times and layered. I'll add an extra pic to show you how great it looks popped up.


*Holiday Focus (Valentine's Day)* I am so happy with this card. I was inspired by a Christmas Card I received from a friend in England which had a really unique 'bendy fold'. I couldn't wait to translate it into a Stampin' Up card and LOVE how this turned out. I do have a tutorial if you'd like to contact me for a copy :)

*SB (Scrapbooking) Focus* I'm not much of a scrapbooker, but I did love these pics of my daughter Sarah taken a few days before Christmas. An inexpensive frame and some embellishing using the new Springtime Vintage fabrics and seam binding ribbons and hey presto, a scrapbook inspired photo frame which is going over to my parents in England for their kitchen wall. Like all proud grandparents, there is a section of wall COVERED in photos of their 2 grand- daughters!

I hope you've enjoyed a little peak into my projects for the Creative Crew gallery. If you'd like to play along, then please use the keywords as follows:

Mini Catalog Projects : CCREW01111CF
DSP/Colour Focus : CCREW0111DF
Valentine Focus : CCREW0111HF
Scrapbooking Focus : CCREW0111SF

Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!


61 comments:

Debra said...

Holy cow! FABULOUSLY wonderful. I love all that you did. Checking out the gallery now.

Jana O'Brien said...

Emma, would you consider posting the tutorial in the challenge thread? We'd all be ever so grateful!

Emma Fewkes said...

I'll give it a go, Jana!

Anonymous said...

Oh yes !!! Would you posting the tutorial in my adress (France).
mariemeyer@free.fr

Heide said...

I just love all of your projects! One of my favorites was the fold, very cool. Could you please have a link to get over to the creative crew gallery?
Hugs!

Anonymous said...

I love the examples that you have shown and want to thank you for sharing them with us. No call me slow but I am not finding a link or email for contacting you .... I would like to know more about your Valentine card and how you put it together?? With all of the curving is it mailable? Would love to know more.
Becky

Anonymous said...

Love this card could I get directions for this. It is awesome. choiniere511@msn.com

Emma Fewkes said...

Hi Becky ~ you can e:mail me at ladyandthestamp@gmail.com and I'll send through the tutorial. Yes, the card is flat, once the recipient receives it, they just put the notches into the slots to make the bendy folds! Clear as mud, I know :)

Laura said...

These projects are fabulous! I love that frame. And now I think you have doubled my mini wishlist. AMAZING job!

Anonymous said...

Hello Emma,

I LOVE LOVE your bedy fold card could I please get the tutorial, I am a felloow SU demonstrtoe in Hawaii.
jodiu@hawaii.rr.com
Thank You!!!!

Gaynel said...

I love the bendy card!!! Very creative. May I ask for you to please send me the directions?

Thanks

Anonymous said...

Your projects are gorgeous. You've inspired me. Please send me the tutorial for the fancy fold Valentine card. TFS

Anonymous said...

I would love a copy of your valentine card and would love directions!!!!
Jen

Anonymous said...

Emma, what a beautiful and unique Valentine card. Is there anyway I could get a copy of the tutorial for it? Thanks in advance, Barbara
shparkey@msn.com

Joanne said...

Emma,
I love your projects. The bendy valentine card is wonderful. I would love the tutorial. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Hello, I love your creation and would love to have the tutorial from you. Would you please send me a copy to stampingpetty@gmail.com?
thank you for sharing

LeeAnn Greff said...

I would love to receive your tutorial also. Fabulous idea!
lagreff@gmail.com

Lorraine said...

Emma, your projects are fabulous. I can't wait to get some of the new product to give these a try. You have definitely been an inspiration. I would love if you could share your tutorial.

Lynn said...

What a neat card!!!! Definitely a funky fold! I would love a copy of your tutorial for the card. Love so many of your cards!! lhfones7287@hotmail.com

Lynn said...

Emma, so sorry my email address wasn't correct. Would love a copy of the tutorial for the bendy fold card - lhfones7276@hotmail.com Thanks for your inspiration!!!

Anonymous said...

What a great technique...may I please have the tutorial for this. kalidascop@fuse.net. Thank you so much

Unknown said...

i LOVE the valentine bendy card! If you don't mind sending out the template, I would love a copy! hkoczara@yahoo.com Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I love your bendy card. Could I have the tutorial? Thanks, millrent@wi.net

Suz said...

Love,Love your bendy Valentines Card and would appreciate your tutorial on it. Could you please send to lsnelson@canopycanada.net
Thanks So Much.

Anonymous said...

Would LOVE to receive a copy of your bendy card tutorial. I haven't found it posted. Please send it or direct me to a posting. Ever so grateful!

jjueckatcoxdotnet

Anonymous said...

Love your latest projects! Could I please get a copy of the Bend Card Tutorial too..

Thanks for sharing Liz
eab130866@hotmail.com

stampinvixen said...

I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A COPY. JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I HAVE EVERYTHING! YOUR WORK IS BEAUTIFUL!Thank you for sharing!
NEENA
jimeena416@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

always looking for new card techniques and this one is great. I would love the directions for this card. andrea.adams1@comcast.net

Unknown said...

EMMA--be prepared to be inundated with requests for the bendy foldey card tutorial because lydia featured her version of it on her blog and gave you the cred you DESERVE!

i want to see this as soon as you can email it to me. here's my address:

jenn.nahrstadt@nahrstadt.com

i hope you explain how it folds flat to mail because that really makes it amazing. thanks in advance for sharing.

i'm a fellow midwesterner, now living in GA.

Lulu said...

I would love to know how to make the bendy valentine card. Would you kindly share the tutorial with me? You can email it to lauradiekevers@sbcglobal.net.
Your projects are gorgeous. I look forward to seeing more!

Unknown said...

I would also like to know how you did the bendy card for Valentine's Day. Can you send me the details? Thank you.

Emma Fewkes said...

Joyce, I hope you come back and see this! I don't have your e:mail address and you don't have a blogger profile. So e:mail me at ladyandthestamp at gmail dot com and I'll get it to you pronto!

YourFellowStamper said...

I am also interested in getting a copy of your Bendy Fold Card. My e-mail address is honeyg76@yahoo.com

Thanks so much and I appreciate your generosity!

kat said...

I would LOVE a copy of the tutorial for the foldy bendy card; I'm always looking for new & interesting things to do with my cards. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Oh, gosh! That bendy card is SOOOO cute! I would love to have the directions to make one for my little grandson's birthday next month. Thanks!
tonilea
jiffy1212@aol.com

dd said...

I love your bendy valentines card, I would also like a copy of the tutorial. My email address is dms66007@yahoo.com. Thanks so much!

Rob I said...

oh my gosh, the bendy card is so cool. I too would love the tutorial; robyn.irving@gmail.com

alagant said...

The fancy fold valentine's card is a modern work of art...could I please have the instructions?
alagant77sc@yahoo.com
Thank you.

SherryBee said...

Hi, Emma! I just 'found' you and LOVE all your projects! I would be interested in knowing how you made your bendy card! Awesome idea! How on earth does it stay that way, though? Can it be mailed???
SherryBee in AZ
beeson@frontiernet.net

Cherie said...

Wow! What gorgeous projects you have in your blog! I luv em all! The box is stunning and I adore your bendy card! TFS!

Cherie

Anonymous said...

Love,Love,Love the bendy fold card and would love to have the tutorial. Tanks in advance for all your beautiful work.

Anonymous said...

forgot my email address on my post for a tutorial on the bendy fold card. LLINNYC3@aol.com

Vicki and Don said...

I would love, love, love the tutorial to your "bendy" card! It is so cute! Thank you so much! Very cute! TFS!

Ron said...

Great Ideas, I would love to have your tourial on your bendy fold card.(nice job) Please email me @ Rstampinguy@att.net Thanx Ron

patonslake said...

Enjoy your card. Could you please send me the directions?
lwebb123@yahoo.com

SuzanneRenee said...

Love your Bendy-fold card for Valentine's Day! I just bought this set and would love some more tails on the dimensiosn...... would you mind emailing me with some more info? SuzanneRenee at gmail dot com Thanks!!!

Chriserendipity said...

Hi Emma. Great projects in this post! That red/white 'bendy fold' card just pops right out...how unique! I am going to check out the rest of your blog creations, but I thought I'd first comment here, and request the tutorial for that awesome card technique. Thanks so much!
Chris in Calgary, AB Canada
chriserendipity@shaw.ca

joycepacer@comcast.net said...

I love your card"Bendy Fold" Would you please send me the directions at joycepacer@comcast.com

All of your work is great.

Anonymous said...

Just love your bendy card. Is it possible to get the tutorial? I would appreciate it very much. Thanks BJ

bjandfrank@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would LOVE a copy of the tutorial for the foldy bendy card. Thank you for sharing. Leah
txtornado56@yahoo.com

sherryd said...

I love the look of the "Bendy Card" and would really like to have a copy of the tutorial if you are sharing it.

sherryld@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I love your fancy fold valentine card! Would you please share the tutorial? Thanks!
Cyndifstr@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I just found your blog because someone posted the card you did with the "bendy fold" on Pinterest. If the tutorial is still available I would love for you to email it to me. Thanks.
LilannT@AOL.com

Anonymous said...

I just posted a comment 1/6/14 asking for you to email me the tutorial for the bendy card. After going back to the home page I saw that you had already posted a link to the tutorial in the sidebar. Thanks for sharing. Lilann

pamsbear said...

Would love a copy of your tute, fab card. thanks in advance. Pam.
pamsbear@gmail.com

Maleine said...

Bonjour,
Je viens de découvrir votre blog en surfant sur Pinterest. Si le tutoriel est toujours disponible Pouvez-vous me le faire parvenir SVP, Merci.
madehenri@yahoo.fr

Anonymous said...

awesome....love, love , love your bending valentine card!!! Can you please send me the directions along with the products used....please
my email is acuranut4@aol.com
Thanks!!!
Carmen

Anonymous said...

Would love the bendy card tutorial. Thanks abeheler@gmail.com.

jhobson said...

Your work is spectacular! Really like your Valentine bendy card. Would you mind sharing the tutorial? Can't wait . . .

Anonymous said...

Hi
your work is amazing ..i would love to get tutorial for bendy card at rekha.khandelwal@gmail.com
thanks

what mehtaji thinks said...

hi jinal here,
loved ur valentines bend card want a tutorial pls do send on jinaln.mehta.jr@gmail.com