Summer Mini Team Swap

By | December 8, 2011
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Hi there

A couple of weeks ago we had a team swap using items from the new Summer Mini.  I didn’t want to use Stitched Stockings so went with You Are Loved and Spice Cake DSP.  This stamp set isn’t one I’d choose as I don’t get into Valentine’s Day and all the hype associated with it but I received it when I signed up in September.  I decided to challenge myself and make a Valentine’s card.  This could also be used for a wedding anniversary.

My colour scheme comes from the trusty Colour Coach – Pool Party’s ‘Creative Combination’.  I forgot to take a photo of the inside – I’d stamped the ‘flower’ image with Island Indigo in the lefthand corner.  I am really loving the new In Colours.

Supplies:
Stamp – You Are Loved
Card Stock – Island Indigo, So Saffron
DSP – Spice Cake
Ink – Not Quite Navy
Other – Island Indigo 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon

Thanks for looking.
Paula

Pals Paper Arts #122

By | December 6, 2011
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Hi

Just a quick post tonight.  Here is another Christmas card I made on Sunday.  This one is from a new challenge site I’ve found Pals Paper Arts.  I love the colour combo for this challenge – Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke & Very Vanilla.

This card was quick and easy to make with this stamp & punch combo.  All the supplies used are now available in the Summer Mini.
Supplies:
Stamp – Stitched Stockings
Card Stock – Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla
Ink – Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler
Other – Stocking Tag Punch, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon
Hope your week is going well – not that long now till Christmas!
Paula

Color Throwdown #170

By | December 5, 2011
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Hi there

Here is another Christmas card I made yesterday.  The colours are from Color Throwdown.  I struggled a bit working out how to incorporate Daffodil Delight into the card – not a colour I’ve used before on a Christmas card!

Supplies:
Stamp Set – Delightful Decorations, Loads of Love
Card Stock – Old Olive, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink – Old Olive, Real Red, Night of Navy
Other – Ornament Punch, 1/4″ Daffodil Delight Ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot

Check back tomorrow for another Christmas card.
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday # 43

By | December 4, 2011
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Hi there

Well its a wet old day here in Auckland so its great to be indoors and crafting.  I have created a few cards today which I will be showing over the next couple of days.  Here is the first one – this layout is from Try Stampin on Tuesday – I’ve also combined it with a colour challenge from colourq.  And this is what I came up with:

I’m a bit behind in making my Christmas cards this year so you may see a few more Christmas themed cards in the coming week.  I love this A-la-carte stamp ‘Something for Christmas’.  I’ve used Night of Navy, Marina Mist and Bashful Blue markers to ink it up.  The DSP is from the Hostess section – Cheerful Treat.
Until next time – keep dry.
Paula

December Frenzy

By | December 2, 2011
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December Frenzy promotion is now on until 31 December.  There is up to 50% off selected products!   see below.  Contact me if you wish to order any of these.

Item Page Description Discount Retail Price Sale Price
120597 22 Welcome Christmas Clear-Mount Set 50% $47.95 $23.98
121584 22 Welcome Christmas Wood-Mount Set 50% $59.95 $29.98
117715 28 I {Heart} Hearts Wood-Mount Set 40% $50.95 $30.57
121528 35 Got Treats Wood-Mount Set 40% $48.95 $29.37
117699 42 Something Sweet Wood-Mount Set 40% $46.95 $28.17
116686 46 For Everything Wood-Mount Set 40% $57.95 $34.77
119163 67 Cottage Garden Wood-Mount Set 50% $39.95 $19.98
121508 72 Every Moment Wood-Mount Set 40% $38.95 $23.37
121480 74 Awash with Flowers Wood-Mount Set 40% $87.95 $52.77
121522 75 Friends Never Fade Wood-Mount Set 50% $38.95 $19.48
120618 75 Friends Never Fade Clear-Mount Set 40% $30.95 $18.57
121600 75 Ornate Blossom Wood-Mount Set 40% $24.95 $14.97
123551 88 Clearly For You Wood-Mount Set 40% $57.95 $34.77
123848 96 Chloe Stampin’ Around Builder Wheel 40% $11.95 $7.17
116911 126 Padded Envelopes (3) 40% $7.95 $4.77
119263 138 Poppy Parade 1/2” Stitched-Poly Ribbon 30% $20.50 $14.35
119267 138 Blushing Bride 1/2” Stitched-Poly Ribbon 30% $20.50 $14.35
119731 143 Regals Flower Brads 30% $20.50 $14.35
119730 143 Neutrals Flower Brads 30% $20.50 $14.35
118762 146 Distressing Essentials 30% $45.95 $32.17
103179 149 Craft & Rubber Scissors 30% $45.95 $32.17
112531 149 Circle Scissor Plus Glass Mat 30% $45.95 $32.17

Try Stampin on Tuesday #42

By | November 28, 2011
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Hi there

Wow I can’t believe it’s almost two weeks since I last blogged!

For this weeks challenge I also added a personal challenge – I needed to use Perfect Plum.  Why?  well when I was cleaning up my craft space I found I had lots of Perfect Plum cardstock – so here’s what I created.

I was inspired by Bron’s post and also that the US have just celebrated Thanksgiving.  We often forget to let those we love know how much we love them and are thankful for what they do for us.  So I’ve made this card for my Mum.  Not only is she my Mum (and a very special one too) but she is also my friend.  Thanks Mum for all that you do for me. 

Supplies:
Stamps – Vintage Vogue
Card Stock – Perfect Plum, Whisper White
DSP – Cheerful Treat
Ink – Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade
Other – Melon Mambo Ribbon, Dimensionals

I hope that you too will take time to be thankful for those who have touched your life and let them know how special they are.

Have a great week.
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday #41

By | November 16, 2011
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Hi there

Well this weeks challenge came together so quickly – it was almost scary!  This has got to be the fastest one I’ve done so far.

CherylAnn has given us a great layout this week:

What do you think?  I really love the colours in this DSP and the stamp goes well with the combination.  I can’t wait to trial some of the other papers.
Supplies:
Stamp – Triple Treat Flower
Card Stock – Pool Party, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink – Soft Suede, Pool Party, More Mustard
DSP – Spice Cake
Punches – Fancy Flower, 5-Petal Flower, 1/2″ Circle, 2 3/4″ Circle
We have had some great projects over at Stampin Fun and Friends.  It’s not too late to join so if you want more details or to sign up click here.
I’ll be back soon with the project I created for Stampin Fun and Friends.
Take Care
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday #40

By | November 12, 2011
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Hi there

I hope you are all having a good day.  We have just been to the garden centre and got all our summer vege plants – now to get them planted!

I made the Top 3 with last weeks sketch 🙂 – here is my badge
and here is the card I made.  Well done to the other two winners.

For this weeks sketch challenge I have combined it with the colour challenge CherylAnn gave us over at Stampin Fun and Friends.  The colour combo was Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and Cherry Cobbler.

This is a ‘stamp free’ card for a change.  I will put the Christmas greeting on the inside once I decide which one to use 🙂  I have changed the layout slightly by overlapping my DSP the other way.  That’s the great thing with layouts – it’s there as a base.
Supplies:
Card Stock – Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
DSP – Cherry Cobbler Paper Stack, Summer Picnic & Windsor Knot (both well & truely retired!)
Other – Cherry Cobler Bakers Twine, Tissue Paper, Old Olive Ink, Dauber
Well I’m off to the dentist 🙁 – hope you have a good rest of the weekend.
Paula

Stampin Fun and Friends – Project #2

By | November 10, 2011
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Hi there

I’m back on a roll with recreating the projects from this session over at Stampin Fun and Friends.  Our second project was a message board.  I’ve had a plain one above my craft desk for ages so thought I’d give it a makeover.  This is what I started with:

and this is my finished project:

I’ve rotated it from how I had it before and created 4 sections.  Now all I need to do is get some new thumb tacks – I might even jazz them up by stamping an image on PolyShrink and attaching it to the tack.  This looks SO much better than when I started and will brighten my craft space 🙂
Supplies:
DSP – Cheerful Treat
Card Stock – Melon Mambo, Concord Crush
Ribbon – Melon Mambo (retired), Lucky Limeade
Other – Cork Board, Scallop Envelop Die, Blossom Party Die, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Trio Flowers Punch (retired)
There are plenty more projects coming so why not join in the fun.  For more details and to join click here.
Thanks Robbie for a great idea.
Paula

Stampin Fun and Friends

By | November 9, 2011
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Hi there

Well the first project for Christmas Dreams has been put up and I’ve already re-created it!  This project came at just the right time for me.  My nephew turns 13 on Saturday and wanted a DVD for this birthday.  Tracey has created a wonderful Movie Box that holds a DVD and room for popcorn!  This could also be used to hold a clear mounted stamp set – great hostess gift or for Christmas.

I just received my latest order last night which included Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder so I’ve used this for my stamp on the front – love it.

Supplies:
Stamp – Bring on the Cake
Card Stock – Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Peach Parfait
DSP – Just Add Cake
Other – So Saffron Ribbon, Oval Die, Big Shot, Magnetic Strip (Non SU)

Thanks Tracey for a fantastic project.  If you would like to join in the fun at Stampin Fun and Friends click here to join.

Until next time – have a great rest of the week.
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday #39

By | November 6, 2011
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Hi there

Well the weather here in New Zealand still can’t decide what season it’s meant to be.  We get a taste of Spring then Summer and back to Winter all within a few days!  I hope those in the deep south have managed to thaw out and that the snow has gone.

One of the girls at work is getting married on Friday so this week’s challenge has ended up as a wedding card.  We also give a gift voucher to staff when they get married and I have finally been able to use my Petite Pocket die for the voucher holder.  I have only used it to make boxes so far.  Her favourite colour is purple so I’ve made everything in Elegant Eggplant.

To create my card I stamped the image on Whisper White card stock and added clear embossing powder then sponged over with Elegant Eggplant ink – I love this effect.  It doesn’t show up that well in the photo but I’ve stamped the ‘Love’ part again and punched it out using the large oval and adhered it with dimensionals.
I wanted to carry the theme through to the voucher holder so have stamped the same image using clear embossing powder.
For the fasteners on the back they have been embossed with clear embossing powder – almost burnt my fingers in the process! but they do look nice & glossy.
Supplies:
Stamp – You Are Loved
Card Stock – Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
Ink – Elegant Eggplant
Other – Clear Embossing Powder, Decorative Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Sponge
If you haven’t signed up to the next session of Stampin Fun and Friends it’s not too late – just click here for more details.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Paula

Inlaid Embossing Technique

By | November 2, 2011
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Hi

I needed two masculine birthday cards on Sunday so thought I’d do them both using the Inlaid Embossing technique.  This is a great way to use up scraps of card stock and create an effective card at the same time.

I’ve used a variety of circle sizes (I had some of these in my stash) and then run the card stock through the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Folder – this has got to be my favourite folder.  I’ve attached the sentiments after this with dimensionals.
Supplies:
Stamp – On Your Birthday
Card Stock – Cajun Craze, Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point
Ink – Cajun Craze
Other – Circle Punches, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals
Stamp – Punch Bunch (retired)
Card Stock – Night of Navy, Real Red, Bashful Blue, So Saffron (I think!), Whisper White
Ink – Marina Mist
Other – Circle Punches, Scallop Square Punch, Dimensionals
Hope the rest of your week goes well.
Paula

Crafters Anonymous

By | November 1, 2011
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Hi

Last night I was able to attend the online class over at Crafters Anonymous.  Sharna had a wonderful card for us.  We had been given the list of supplies prior to the class and this is what we created – a free standing pop up card:

At the start of the class I had no idea what we were making but wanted to use my new stamp set Flower Fest – I think it ended up being a good choice as it works well with this design.  I’d also decided to use some of the new In Colours – Island Indigo, Pool Party and Lucky Limeade.  I ended up giving this to one of the girls at work who has an area of her desk dedicated to my crafting efforts!
Supplies:
Stamp Set – Flower Fest, A Word for You
Card Stock – Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink – Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler, Riding Hood Red
Other – Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Trio Flowers Punch, 1 1/4″ & 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Lucky Limeade Ruffed Ribbon, Crop-A-Dile, Dimensionals, Blender Pen
Thanks Sharna for a great card idea.
Paula

We have a winner

By | November 1, 2011
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Hi there

Just a quick post to announce the winner for a FREE pass to Stampin Fun and Friends Christmas Dreams.

Congratulations to Lisa – well done.

Thanks to those that entered – I hope you are able to join us.

I’ll be back soon to show you what we made at Crafters Anonymous last night.

Paula

FREE pass to give away plus Try Stampin on Tuesday #38

By | October 30, 2011
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Hi there

Yesterday the Creative Inkers’ held their Christmas Extravaganza.  We had over 50 ladies attend and they created 5 fantastic projects.  This was my first extravaganza demonstrating a project – I must admit it felt funny being on the other side of the table!  We had a great time and I really enjoyed it.

I have finally got round to making up this weeks challenge over at Try Stampin on Tuesday.

I’ve chosen Fox & Friends for this layout – they fit nicely in a 1 1/2″ circle.  I’ve then used the 1 3/4″ circle to mat each image.  My card base is 5″ square.

Supplies:
Stamp – Fox & Friends
Card Stock – Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Ink – Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso
Other – Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 1/2″ & 1 3/4″ Circle Punch, Dimensionals
Don’t forget to leave me a comment to be in the draw to win a FREE pass to the next session of Stampin Fun and Friends.  I will be doing the draw Monday night.

Have a great week.
Paula