Valentine Card

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At my stamp-a-stack yesterday, my friends had the choice of making this card which would be appropriate for St Valentine's day. I used the Sweetheart set (see here for the current promotion) which is great for just this purpose! I'm also loving the jewels that Stampin' Up! has in their catalogue. They are self adhesive and brighten up a card instantly. In this card, I used two of the Basic Rhinestone jewels in the heart and one for the bird's eye.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Bravo Burgundy, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Sweetheart, Three Little Words

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Pear Pizzazz, Pacific Point

Punches: 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval

Other: Basic Rhinestone Jewels

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!!!

I thought I'd start the year with a card that would be equally appropriate for a male or female.... the colour scheme and the cute image would be loved by all.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Watercolour paper
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Baroque Motifs, The Nicest Things
Punches: 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval, Pinking Hearts Border, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle
Other: Stampin' Pastels, Blender Pens

Treats for your Sweet

From today until 24 January, order Sweetheart stamp set (wood or clear mount) or the Full Heart Punch and receive a set of 12 Heart Treat cups absolutely free. Make it twice as sweet and order the stamp set and the punch to receive 24 cups.

Contact me today to place your order or to book in your Valentine's Workshop.

Another birthday card

Everyone seems to have one month in the year when the majority of their friends and family celebrate their birthday. Well, my month is December. My good friend Allison celebrated her birthday just before Christmas and I decided to make her a trifold card. This card uses the same amount of cardstock as the standard-sized cards, the difference is that it has two score lines instead of just one.


To open, the ribbon is untied and a new design on the inside is revealed. I put the inside through my Big Shot using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. I then highlighted the image by using a dauber and some shimmer paint. I stamped the flower image on a separate piece of Pink Pirouette cardstock, cut around it, then sprayed it using a mixture of Shimmer Paint and rubbing alcohol.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso

Ink: Early Espresso

Stamps: Printed Petals, Style Beautiful, Vintage Vogue

Punches: Eyelet Border

Embossing Folder: Vintage Wallpaper

Shimmer Paint: Champagne Mist
Ribbon: Organza
Other: Basic Rhinestone Jewels

Happy Birthday Tania

I made this card for my close friend Tania, whose birthday was on Friday. I've used a set that I haven't really used much lately, even though it deserves to be used a lot more: Razzle Dazzle - it has some stunning floral stamps and is very versatile.

I've also used my Basic Pearl Jewels (see the close-ups below) to highlight some of the images.

These jewels are really easy to apply as they have their own adhesive on the back, so they just lift off the sheet and straight onto the card.

Ingredients

Stamp Sets: Razzle Dazzle, Style Beautiful;

Cardstock: Rose Red, Elegant Eggplant, Baja Breeze, Whisper White;

Ink: Rose Red;

Markers: Old Olive, Rose Red;

Punches: Eyelet Border, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval;

Accessories: Basic Pearls Jewels.

Stunning Summer Mini

A reminder that the stunning Summer Mini Catalogue is now available. It's packed full with new stamp sets, paper and accessories. For you FREE copy, please click here to send me an email.

December Frenzy

Stampin' Up! has some great specials on offer from today until 29 December 2010. For more information, click here. There are some fantastic savings of up to 50%. So if you've been after something in particular or are looking for a special gift for someone who loves cardmaking or scrapbooking, take a look and contact me to order. Please send all orders to me by no later than 8pm on 29/12/2010.

The Tower

I decided to work on another double layout since I have so many pictures of the Tower of London from my last visit to London. I chose the colours for the flowers by looking at the colours in the Designer Series Paper (Elegant Soiree) and the background (Bravo Burgundy). This is page 1...

Page 2...

... and side by side ...

I hope you like them.

Ingredients

Cardstock: Bravo Burgundy, Soft Suede

Patterned Paper: Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper
Ink: Baja Breeze, Bravo Burgundy, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake

Marker: Bravo Burgundy

Stamps: Punch Potpourri

Punches: Boho Blossums Extra Large, Scallop Edge

Ribbon: Very Vanilla Grosgrain

Accessories: Paper Daisies, Timeless Type Alphabet Junior Dies, Gold brads, Daubers

Happy Birthday Tristan

One of my friends is holding a party tomorrow for her son, Tristan's 1st birthday. I decided to pull out the very versatile stamp set, Fox and Friends to make his card. Along with a new set, Funky Four, which is where those cute little mushrooms come from. Once again, I've referred to the colour coach to find the colour combination of Marina Mist, Cajun Craze and Crumb Cake (I added the Whisper White to match the fabulous Organza Ribbon).