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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Create a Cupcake

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

We made this card at my Stamp-a-stack this month. It's a great birthday card for children and is so quick and easy. I've only used one stamp set: Create a Cupcake on page 36 of the IBC. I've used a number of punches, including the Cupcake Builder punch. Ink and cardstock colours include Concord Crush, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White.

Hello Blossoms

This is a card that we made at a recent Stamp-a-stack to ring in Spring. It was really simple to make and didn't take long at all.

We used Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White Cardstock with Old Olive Ink. The stamp used is called Hello Blossoms.

The beautiful pattern made with the Tempting Turquoise cardstock was made by using the Lace Ribbon Border Punch.


Some of the ladies made the card a bit more colourful by using markers to make the flowers different colours. Another idea is to put buttons over the flowers, like I've done here with the Designer Buttons (the Brights collection).

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

Bold Brights and Trinkets

I put this layout together from a Step by Step challenge at Home and Scrapped. I love the Designer Series Paper in the new Idea Book and Catalogue. The patterned paper on this layout is from Big Top Birthday. It uses Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Real Red, Peach Parfait, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White. I've used these colours in the cardstock and ink on the page. I've also used the stamp sets Sweets for the Sweet and Delicate Doilies.



I also love the new trinkets and I've used one here. I think it adds a nice touch.

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

I wanted to use the bright colours with these photos because this was a really happy day for me. It was on my trip to Europe three years ago. Ben and I were just about to set off on our bus trip around the continent. These photos are from our week with Ben's family at the Cotswolds in England - it's a really beautiful town full of thatched-roof cottages. It was the first time that I'd seen snow. It was also Easter Sunday, so we had a white Easter, which was very special.

It's been a while...

I've been a naughty blogger, but I have a lot to show you to make up for lost time.

The first is a card I made recently using some great new stamps and my favourite colour combo - Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso.

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

I've only used one stamp set - Posy Punch which is only available to hostesses. This set has 3 beautiful flowers which conveniently coordinate with the Fancy Flower punch. They also lend themselves very well to the Rhinestone jewels. The beautiful border is a Textured Impressions folder, Framed Tulips.

I'll be back soon with more.

Retired List

It's time to say goodbye to some of our favourites in the current Catalogue. You can see the retired list here.

The good news is that some products are on sale, but only until stocks last. So hurry... if you would like anything from this list, please let me know by sending me an email. A minimum amount of $4 postage and handling applies.