More new Stampin' Up Goodness

More new goodies to show you. This set is called "Make a Cake" and the sentiment at the bottom is called "Itty Bitty Banners" ... the best bit? The banner is cut out with a framelit called "Bitty Banners". Isn't that great? So easy to use, stamp and then cut. These are 2 of the new In Colours ~ Raspberry Ripple (darker) and Primrose Petals (lighter). Don't forget that ribbon? I took a closer pic so you can see better ... it's 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain. I'm going to LOVE that stuff, so easy to tie :)

Recipe
Stamps : Make a Cake, Itty Bitty Banners
Ink : Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals
Cardstock : Shimmery White, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Patio Party DSP
Accessories : Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelit, 1/4" White Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Border Punch.

New Stampin' Up Goodness

I received my pre-order from Stampin' Up this morning. This FAB set is called "Carry On", I couldn't resist it! It will be a hostess set in the upcoming new catalog. This is uber CAS, I just wanted to try out the new in colours and new ink pads and new framelits ... and, and, and! So Here are 2 new in-colours. Midnight Muse and Gumball Green. The new 'foam' ink pads are AMAZING, no more working hard to get a solid image stamped up. They are juicy and spongy and wonderful. Love them! I am about to pull out some more new sets so I may have a couple of blog posts today (you have been warned!)

Recipe
Stamps : Carry On
Ink : Midnight Muse, Versamark
Cardstock : Shimmery White, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse
Accessories : Apothecary Accents Framelits, Big Shot, Metallic Brads, Pewter EP, Heat Gun, Piercer, Dimensionals

Sweet & Simple Birthday Card

I made this card for my dear friend, Joyce. It's sweet and simple ~ I was inspired to use the daisy die this time around, it makes a lovely flower when you layer it up.

Recipe
Stamps : Teeny Tiny Wishes, Distressed Dots BG Stamp
Ink : Blushing Bride, So Saffron
Cardstock : Shimmery White, Pink Pirouette, So Saffron
Accessories : Big Shot, Daisy Die, 1/2" Circle Punch, Sponges

Roxanne's 40!

I wanted to make a pretty card for my friend Roxanne who is 40 next week! She is the sweetest person ~ I hope her next 40 yrs will be just as wonderful as the first :)

So, come one! Isn't that flower FABULOUS! I'm taking no credit for it, the talented creator is Joanne Leddy ~ here's a link to her tutorial. Have a go, it was surprisingly easy!

Now, my only dilemma now is how to fit it into the envelope! Happy Birthday Roxanne, I hope you have a wonderful and special day! Hugs to you!!!

Recipe
Stamps : None (gasp!)
Cardstock : Shimmery White, Pink Pirouette, Twitterpated DSP
Ink : None (2nd gasp!)
Accessories : Fancy Flower, 5-Petal Flower, Boho Blossoms Punches, 8mm 1/2 Pearl, Timeless Type Jnr Sizzlit Dies & Big Shot

April Club

I've been lucky enough to have two clubs running since Autumn last year. My Saturday Club ended last month, and my Friday night Club ends tonight. I started to feel really sad today, but have decided to start another Round of Club starting in June with the NEW CATALOGUE! Yippee ... I'm really excited and thought I'd share these projects to show you what fabulous things we make in Club for FREE. You don't have to be in my neighbourhood to attend, you can join my June club by mail if you'd like to. Let me know if you think that's something you'd like to do.

Here's a closer look at each project. All were made using the April promotion from SU called "Summer Smooches". I love how bright and cheery these colours and designs are. This product suite will be available in the newest Catalogue which goes live on June 1st. I can't wait! Special thanks for this adorable basket design go to Betty Traciak. I found her adorable basket on Pinterest. Her blog post with directions on how to make this basket from the Petite Purse die can be seen here.

 

 

 

Recipe : All Projects are made using the Stampin' Up 'Summer Smooches' product Suite.

Faux Embossing with In Colours

Two challenges today ~ firstly, the TLC which is to make a faux embossed background using punched out shapes, mine are the circles, I added a tiny smidge of Versamark Pen around the bottom of my shapes to make the faux embossing stand out more. Secondly, the Creative Crew April Design Focus is to use the 2010-2012 In Colours which will be retiring at the end of next month {sad face}. I will miss Poppy Parade and Pear Pizzazz SO MUCH!

Recipe
Stamps : Fabulous Phrases, Bright Blossoms
Ink : Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait
Cardstock : Shimmery White, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait
Accessories : Circle Punches, Versamark Pen, Poppy Parade Ribbon, Scallop Trim Punch, 1/2 Crystals

Inspiration Challenge

Every Saturday on Splitcoast, there's an Inspiration Challenge. I hardly ever have time on a Saturday to participate, but I got all my chores done yesterday so today I was delighted to find this cool photo on the Soul-Flower website to inpire me!

I chose the Stampin' Up Wheel "Funky Forest" and came up with this card which is for my friend Shari and her family who moved into a new house last week.

Here's a closer look at how I 'thumped' on my images to give some definition to the trees. I have unmounted this particular wheel so it's easy to use markers on all the various trees.

Recipe
Stamps : Funky Forest Wheel
Ink : Pear Pizzazz
Cardstock : Pear Pizzazz, Shimmery White
Accessories : Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Always Artichoke & Old Olive Markers