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

FREE pass to give away for Stampin Fun and Friends

By | October 28, 2011
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Hi there

The next session of Stampin Fun and Friends is due to start on 8th November.  This session is called Christmas Dreams.  With only 8 weeks till Christmas these projects will help you get ahead of the Christmas rush.

I have a FREE pass to give away so leave me a comment and I’ll put your name into the draw.  The draw will be done on Monday 31st October.
Have a great day and see you soon.
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday #37

By | October 20, 2011
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Hi there

Just a quick post tonight as I need to pack & tidy up the house as we are going away for an extended Labour Weekend to New Plymouth 🙂

I am in need of masculine birthday cards at the moment so have used this layout for one.  I still find it hard doing masculine cards as I don’t have many stamps sets that are suitable.

Here is my card:

and here’s the layout


I’ve made my tools using shrink paper – they are so much fun to make.

Supplies:
Stamps – Totally Tools, Bring on the Cake, On Your Birthday, Woodgrain
Card Stock – Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze
Ink/Markers – Early Espresso, Cajun Craze
Other – Curly Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Scallop Border Punch, 1″ Circle Punch
Shrink Paper, Coloured Pencils, Baja Breeze Ribbon

Well I hope you all have a wonderful Labour Weekend and go the AB’s – we’ll be cheering from New Plymouth 🙂

Catch you back Wednesday
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday #36

By | October 15, 2011
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Hi there

The year seems to be zooming by – this time in 10 weeks and it’s Christmas Eve!  I have made a few Christmas cards which I will hopefully get to post this coming week.

For this week’s TST challenge I’ve gone with a masculine theme – one of the guys at work is celebrating his birthday tomorrow.  I was a bit stutmped to start with – trying a few options with DSP scraps and finally settling with one of my favourite retired papers – Windsor Knot.  I love this colour combination.

and this is the sketch:

Supplies:
Stamp – Bring on the Cake
Card Stock – So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
DSP – Windsor Knot (retired)
Markers – Old Olive, So Saffron, Chocolate Choip

I have been busy preparing my project for the next session over at Stampin Fun and Friends – Christmas Dreams.  This session runs from 8th November to 22nd November.  We had a great time in the last session and would love to have you join us.  If you are interested in joining click here for more details and to sign up.

It’s a big weekend of rugby here in Auckland – Wales vs France and Australia vs New Zealand in the semi finals.  Go the AB’s.

Have a great weekend.
Paula

Stampin Fun and Friends – 2nd Project

By | October 8, 2011
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Hi there

Here is the second project that I designed for Autumn Artistry.  It’s a mini photo album using the 6 x 6 page protectors and a matching gift card.  I fell in love with French Foliage while making this project.  Here’s the album:

and the gift card outside & inside

The front of the card is done using the inlaid embossing technique – my favourite folder to use is the square lattice.  I used markers to ink the varigated images.
Our next session – Christmas Dreams – is starting on 8th November.  Watch this space for more info.
We are now down to the business end of the Rugby with the Quarter Finals starting tonight.  The AB’s play tomorrow night so I’m sure we’ll all be glued in front of the TV for that.
Have a good rest of the weekend.
See you soon.
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday – #35

By | October 7, 2011
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Hi there

Well it’s a beautiful day in Auckland – it really feels like Spring has arrived.  There are more and more trees now with leaves so that’s got to be a good sign.

This weeks challenge over at Try Stampin on Tuesday is a good one.  I’ve flipped it over so that I could trial a new card style I saw over at Splitcoast.

Here is the layout:

and this is what I created – it’s called a double Z fold

This card is for a friends 2 year-old daughter and I don’t have any little girl stamps so thought I’d use Fox & Friends in the pinks.  I forgot to take a photo of the inside before writing in it!

Supplies:
Stamp – Fox & Friends, A Word for You
Card Stock – Pretty in Pink, So Saffron
Ink – Melon Mambo
DSP – Tea Party (retired)
Other – Melon Mambo Ribbon (retired), 2 3/8″ Scallop Punch, 1 3/4″ Circle Punch, Diomensionals

I hope you all have a great weekend.  I have my first team training session tomorrow morning.  We’re doing swaps (Christmas theme) so check back tomorrow to see what I received – can’t wait.

Paula

Stampin Fun and Friends – my first project

By | October 2, 2011
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Hi there

Well here is my first project for Stampin Fun and Friends.  I love making 3D projects so really enjoyed this one. 

I’ve used the bleaching technique to create my own background.  Most of the boxes I make end up containing chocolate 🙂 and these are no different.  The tall one holds Whittakers Sante bars, the middle one holds mini Peanut Slabs and the small one holds Chocolate Squares.

If you’d like to make this project let me know and I can book a class.

Have a good week.
Paula

Stampin Fun and Friends – Challenges

By | October 1, 2011
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Hi there

Well it’s been a good day – got the washing done, managed to get some weeding done and had time for some crafting – life is good.

Well over at Stampin Fun and Friends we have had a number of challenges – sketch, colour and tag challenge so I thought I’d show you what I made.

Here is the sketch challenge:

and here’s my card:

I’ve also made a little box to go with the card using the Petite Pockets die – I am loving this die.

Here is the colour challenge:

And here is my take on it:

Again I’ve used the Petite Pockets die to create this box.  The colours I used were Early Espresso, So Saffron, Tangerine Tango and Old Olive.
And this afternoon I’ve created my first tag.  The tag had to use autumn colours, have some form of embossing and use at least one pearl.
To get my background effect I brayered the embossing folder using a piece of Very Vanilla – I’m really pleased with the finished effect.
There is still time to join us and get all the projects so if you’re interested just click here to register.
I hope you have a good weekend.  Go the All Blacks and the Warriors!
Paula



Try Stampin on Tuesday – #34

By | October 1, 2011
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Wow – can you believe it we’re up to number 34!  I’ve been doing these challenges every week since I found the site (back at #5).  I so love the layouts that CherylAnn gives us.  Some weeks they come to me quickly and others not so quick.

For this weeks challenge I’ve used it for a sympathy card.  These are not easy cards to do.  My girlfriends Mother-in-law died unexpectedly during the week and I wanted to send a card to them to let them know we’re thinking of them.

I stamped the image first in VersaMark then in Early Espresso and added clear embossing powder.  It gives the trees a bit of a shimmer.
Here is the layout we had:

Supplies:
Stamps – Lovely as a Tree, Thoughts & Prayers
Card Stock – Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Ink – Early Espresso
DSP – Windsor Knot (Retired)
Other – Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, VersaMark, Clear Embossing Powder, Designer Label Punch
Thanks for looking.  Hopefully I’ll be back later with another project from Stampin Fun and Friends.
Paula

Stampin Fun and Friends

By | September 29, 2011
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Hi

Here’s a quick post with another project I’ve re-created.  This one is from Amy another Kiwi designer.

I’ve changed the colour scheme from the autumn tones to match the card I made here.  My friend went to Rarotonga on Monday (work/play).  She doesn’t like flying so thought I’d make her a gift and include some Minties – ‘it’s moments like these you need Minties’.  Hopefully she enjoyed her flight!

Here’s my re-creation.  You can see the original design over on Amy’s blog – thanks Amy for a great project.

There’s still time for you to join us and get the tutorials so why not click here to register.

Supplies:
Card Stock – Basic Black, Basic Grey, Real Red
DSP – Brights Pattern Stack – Tempting Turquoise
Other – Acetate, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch, 1/2″ Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Have a great day.
Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday #33

By | September 26, 2011
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Hi there

Just a quick post tonight as I’m feeling a bit jaded – Daylight Saving always seems to take a few days to adjust to.

As part of our ‘goodie’ bag for stamp camp we all received the A la Carte stamp ‘Something for Christmas’ – so I thought I’d use it on this weeks challenge.  I know it seems early to be doing Christmas cards but I really like this stamp and wanted a little ‘play’.

I’ve turned the below layout to a vertical view to suit the stamp:

Supplies:
Stamp – Something for Christmas
Card Stock – Old Olive, Real Red, Very Vanilla
Markers – Real Red, Old Olive, Bashful Blue
DSP – Dashing (retired)
Other – Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Glitter, Dimensionals

Well I’m off to bed – catch you back here soon.

Paula