Paper Bow

I have been wanting to make this paper bow design for ages.  It was on the Splitcoast Stampers tutorial site some time ago and it has been on my "must try" list for ages.

It was so easy to make and used exactly half a sheet of DS paper.  I will be sharing this project with my Stamp Club girls in a couple of weeks but if you are interested in finding out how to make this bow just send me an email or give me a call.  Happy to provide the instructions.

An 18th Birthday Card

My nephew, Matthew, turns 18 next weekend so a special card was required for this occasion. 

I have made this 3D staged card along a sporting theme.  Matthew has just started at Newcastle University studying PE teaching so I thought this fitted the bill.  He is also swimming at the Olympic trials in Adelaide this weekend although he tells me it is not his time yet but in 4 years you never know what might happen.

This card is a combination of Stampin' Up products including card stock in Crumb Cake, River Rock and Certainly Celery and some stamps from various SU stamp sets but I have also used some non SU products to fit the "sportsman" theme.

It took me a couple of goes to get all the figures to move properly but the final card opens and closes as it should and works well.


The card is off to the household where everyone is very "card making" savvy and will be checked over thoroughly.  I hope it passes muster.

Another new stamp set

At Christmas I was lucky enough to receive a number of new stamps sets which I am slowly getting around to using.

This weekend I decided I would start using the Tiny Tags set with it matching punch.  This is the first attempt which I am quite happy with.  It also uses the Vintage Vogue set and is in Perfect Plum and Elegant Eggplant.

I think the Tiny Tags set will turn out to be very versatile given it has a number of sentiments, flourishes and adornments for cards.

Sale-A-Bration

This is the last month of Sale-A-Bration for this year.  There are a variety of products available free during this time if you place an order valued at $100 or more.

Here are a couple of cards I have made using Sale-A-Bration products including the Fresh Vintage stamp set, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper and Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack.

If you are thinking of placing an order in the next little while, consider placing it this month while Sale-A-Bration is still running.

Celebrating one hundred years

Next weekend we are going to a "100 year celebration".  Friends of ours are both turning 50 and so jointly share 100 years.

It took me a lot of thinking to come up with a card that reflected a part of both of them and that also wasn't too "flowery" and "OTT".

I used a "Double Dutch Fold" card template that came out on Splitcoast Stampers a while back and then went searching for suitable stamps to use for the card.

This is what I have come up with.  Happy Birthday Robin  & Mack!  Hope you have a great time next Saturday.

All SU products used (except the brad):
Card stock: Chocolate Chip & Crumb Cake

DSP: Neutrals Paper Stack (Chocolate Chip & Crumb Cake)
Stamp sets: Inspired by Nature, Artistic Etchings, Motorcycle (retired), Tiny Tags, Happiest Birthday Wishes, Live Like You Mean It (retired)

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake & Versamark

Accessories: Big Shot, Alphabet Sizzlet Dies, Clear Embossing Powder, various punches.

Never Ending Wedding Card

This week I have been making a Never Ending wedding card for Rhiannon who is getting married next month.

These cards are great fun to make as you have to go searching through all your supplies to find just the right stamp for the many pieces that are needed.  The card looks like a square but as you fold each time you see a completely different layout of images and sentiments.

As you can see I have used various stamps sets (some retired and some not SU product) to create this card.  I enjoyed using the Morning Mocha DS paper.  It adds a luxurious look and feel to the card.

I have run classes showing how to make a Never Ending Card previously but if you are interested in learning (or relearning) how to make one of these cards please contact me and I will include this card in one of my workshops.

Sale-a-bration

This would have to be one of THE best times of the year where Stampin’ Up! is concerned.
It’s a win win for everyone!


Customers – for every $100 spent you get to pick a Sale-a-Bration set for FREE!


Hostesses – for workshop sales over $600 you get to pick a Sale-a-Bration set for FREE!


Joining Stampin’ Up! – the kit is reduced to $249 AND you get to pick a FREE catalogue stamp set!


http://www3.stampinup.com/au/documents/20120124_SAB_en-AU.pdf

What’s best is that this year we not only have stamp sets up for grabs, but we have to die for Designer Seriesc Paper and a Brad and Ribbon Bundle.


Very very exciting!  Just right click on the link above to see your copy of the Sale-a-Bration Brochure.

If your are intersteded in putting in an order then email me with your order list and remember to pick your FREE Sale-a-bration item.

Sunny Fun - March Stamp-A-Stack

Today I have had time to make some cards for our Stamp-A-Stack in March.  These cards use the stamp set Sunny Fun and I thought they would be great for girls. 

I have used various colours including Rich Razzleberry, Marina Mist and Tangarine Tango.  The sentiment comes from the Hostess set, Happiest Birthday Wishes.

The other set of cards available to be made at the Stamp-A-Stack on Saturday 17 March are those in the posting below.

More details of this Stamp-A-Stack soon.

Need for Speed - what a great stamp set

Just thought I would share with you a set of cards I made yesterday.  They use the stamp set Need For Speed.  I CASed these cards from a fellow Stampin' Up Demonstrator, Sherri Freese although I had to adapt my cards as I didn't have all the stamp set she had used. 

I initially thought this was a great new stamp set for blokes but having made the red card with the sports car I realise it is not just limited to the men in our world.  Memories of a little red car I once owned came to mind.

These cards will be available for making as part of my March Stamp-A-Stack.  More details about this workshop are available on the side bar of this blog.  If you are interested in joining this SAS please contact me by email or phone (6251 4346) and i will put your name down.

All SU products used:
Card stock: Tempting Turquoise, Bravo Burgundy, Not Quite Navy, Real Red,Whisper White, Basic Black.
Stamp sets: Need for Speed, Happiest Birthday Wishes, Speckled Wheel (retired)
Inks: Stason Black, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Spritzer tool, Stampin' Writer Markers.

First Stamp-A-Stack for 2012

The first Stamp-A-Stack (SAS) for 2012 will be held on Saturday 18 February from 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm.  We will be making 8 cards, 4 male themed cards and 4 female themed cards using products from the latest Summer Mini Catalogue.

The first card is the Male card features the stamp set called The Open Sea.  This set also has a matching set of Designer Series Papers which I have also used on this card.

The Female card uses a new embossing folder that is available in the Mini catalogue called Flower Garden.  I have also used stamps from the 5th Ave Floral set and a sentiment from the Short and Sweet to complete this card.

The cost of this SAS is $20.00 which included the materials for 8 cards with matching envelopes and afternoon tea.

If you don't already have a Summer Mini Catalogue, you can see all the products available in it by clicking on the link on the side bar of this blog.  I also have copies available free of charge.  Just contact me and I will get one to you.

If you would like to join me for this workshop please send me an email or give me a call on 6251 4346. If you are unable to make it on 18 February I am happy to make up a kit (stamped or unstamped) for you so that you can put these cards together at home.  The cost of the kit including postage is $20.00.