An antique touch

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2012 Stampin' Up!®

I haven't posted anything for a while because I've been working on a cross-stitch project. I'll show you that once it's finished (hopefully soon). However, I did make some time to make this card for my sister-in-law. The inspiration for this card came from the Paper Crafter's Library http://blog.papercrafterslibrary.com/creating-your-own-flocked-chipboard-letters-some-valentines-projects/

I love the Patterns Designer Series Paper Stacks (I've used some of the Regals Collection here) and those Antique brads are a must for all crafters. The ribbon is Whisper White Organza Ribbon and the stamp set is Bring on The Cake. Cardstock used was Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Whisper White. The stamp was inked in Early Espresso.

Butterfly Bling

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2011 Stampin' Up!®

I made this card for two really good friends who each have a birthday during December. I love the new Glimmer Paper in the Summer Mini. I've put some of the red Glimmer Paper through the big shot using the Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die and the Movers & Shapers Punch Windows for this card. Once the Glimmer Paper went on, there really wasn't much more needed so I kept it simple.

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper;

Ink: Basic Gray;

Stamp: Petite Pairs;

Dies: Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Movers & Shapers Punch Windows;

Punches: Scallop Oval, Large Oval;

Other: Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine.

Merry Christmas

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2011 Stampin' Up!®

Merry Christmas everyone - only one sleep to go! I made this card for some of my creative friends. I've used:

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Marina Mist, Old Olive, Real Red

Stamp Sets: Stitched Stockings, Pennant Parade, Petite Pairs

Punches: Large Oval, Stocking Tag Builder Punch

Die: Scallop Envelope

Other: Basics Glimmer Brads, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Dauber

Stampin' Up! have just announced that the Stocking Tag Builder Punch will only be available while stocks last - they won't be carrying it over to any future catalogues. So if you'd like to use it on your cards next Christmas, contact me to order it before they run out.

Christmas Swap

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2011 Stampin' Up!®

I made this card for the Stampers Anonymous Christmas card swap event at our annual Christmas party last week.

I used: Real Red and Whisper White cardstock, Real Red ink, Contempo Christmas stamp set, Real Red satin ribbon and rhinestone jewels. The base card was put through the big shot using the Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Some scrapbooking

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2011 Stampin' Up!®

I've been on leave for the last three days and today I managed to do some scrapbooking.

In the Chelsea layout, I've used the beautiful DSP, Spice Cake from the new mini. I've also used Soft Suede and Very Vanilla cardstock. The title was made using the Simple Letters Alphabet on the Big Shot. In the top right hand corner, I've put a Glimmer brad through a Very Vanilla button which was made using the Buttons #5 Sizzlits die.

In the Horse and Groom layout (that's the name of a pub in the Cotswolds in England), I've used the Big Top Birthday DSP, Real Red cardstock and Real Red Satin ribbon.

The Nicest Things

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2011 Stampin' Up!®

I made this card using The Nicest Things stamp set. It's a great set for a little girl's birthday. This stamp really makes a card special. I stamped it in Staz On Ink and coloured using the blender pen and some Classic Stampin' Pads. Cardstock colours are Pretty In Pink, Bashful Blue and Very Vanilla. Paper is from the Subtles Designer Series Paper Patterns pack. I've also used some Velvet Designer Ribbon (available from December in the Summer Mini) and Basic Pearls Jewels.

Stamp sets for sale

If you missed the Stampers Anonymous GIANT craft sale this morning, don't worry. I still have quite a few sets left to sell. Most are still in really good condition. If you're interested in any of the sets listed here or if you have any questions, please contact me with your address and I'll post them to you.

Prices below do not include postage and handling which is extra.


Alphabets
Jumbo Outline Alphabet $20
Big Deal Alphabets $20


Whimsical
Gentler Times $20
Fresh Cuts $8
Garden Whimsy $15
Hello Again $5
Carte Postale $20
Paisley $15


Floral
Razzle Dazzle $10
Simply Said $15
Terrific Tulips $10
Heartfelt Thanks $15


Greetings
Three Little Words $8
Wonderful Favourites $20


Children's
Crab & Company $10

Triple Treat Flower

Created by Lorna Images ©1990-2011 Stampin' Up!®

I love stamps that coordinate with punches. This beautiful flower coordinates with 3 different punches - the Fancy Flower Punch, 5-Petal Flower and 1/2" Circle Punch and I've used all three to add a bit of colour and dimension. The stamp is called Triple Treat Flower and is part of the A La Carte range. Another stamp from the same range is Elizabeth - it's the beautiful border stamp that I've used on the bottom of the card. I've also used Basic Black Satin Ribbon and Basic Jewels. The greeting is from Petite Pairs.

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