Cherry cobbler meets confetti stars

Morning everyone.

Whilst teaching class last month, I had 5 minutes to have a play myself.

So I sat and had a coffee with the ladies and began punching out some stars using the new confetti stars punch.  This is a lovely big punch and is so easy to use and line up.

Anyway I loved the effect and wanted to use it on a card.

I saved the stars I punched out.

Using the Designer Series Paper Stack I matted a layer of Old Olive and then added the confetti punched piece.

I then added a further strip of the DSP and matching ribbon, topping off with a sentiment from the White Christmas Stamp Set.

Lastly I used my two-way glue pen to stick down the stars.

Simple, but very effective.

Am off to try this in whisper white and night of navy.  What colour combinations would you like to see.

To get your hands on this gorgeous punch, head on over to my store now.

I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Swallowtail meets Blendabilities

Hi everyone.

I thought I would dig out one of my favourite stamps and get colouring with my new favourite pens.

I decided to colour the same stamp with three different colours and mount the coloured image in three different ways so you could see the difference, and hopefully be inspired.

Anyway the stamp is Swallowtail and I have coloured with Blendabilities in Rich Razzleberry, old olive and cherry cobbler.

On this card I layered rich razzleberry card stock onto very vanilla.  I stamped ink momento tuxedo black in with the swallowtail stamp.

I then stamped again onto another piece of very vanilla and set to work with my Blendabilities.  Once the image was coloured I fussy cut it and mounted onto the card to create a 3d effect.

Heres a close up so you can see all the wonderful lights and shadows you can create with these amazing pens.

Cherry cobbler butterfly, on very vanilla, matted and layered onto old olive.  

Isn't the definition with these pens amazing

Lastly Old olive butterfly, matted and layered onto daffodil delight card stock

Love the definition in this one.  So pretty

What do you think?

Don't you just love the way these pens colour.  

I'd love to see your creations if I have inspired you and as always your comments mean so much. 

Hugs

cherry cobbler .............. last day to sign up for the new Blendabitlies Club ......

and old olive meet the Blendabilties.

Hi guys,

I am so loving the new Blendabilties, I really cannot believe how easy they are to use, how wonderfully they create amazing projects and just how much I love these little guys.

Anyway as many of you know (Cause you have already joined) I am running two Blendabilities Clubs.

I am so excited that so many of you have chosen to join me in colouring with these new pens.  I know you're gonna love them as much as I do.

So you've seen the Coastal Cabanna class for August,

You saw the swallowtail butterfly coloured with Daffodil Delight,  but what does September hold in store for you .......

well here goes.........

These are just two of the gorgeous images from the Today and Everyday Stamp set, that have been coloured with the Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive Blendabilties.  

Can you see how well they blend, how the highlights really show through as does the shading.  No streaking, no fuss.  Just amazing colouring every time.

There are three cards made up using all three stamps from this lovely set and all coloured with the Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive Blendabilties.

So what are you waiting for .......

You know you love colouring,

You know you love colouring with alcohol inks

The deadline for this sign up is 31st July 2014

Why are you still reading this? 

Click over the the link and sign up for the new club.  I'm the only demo in the UK (To my knowledge) hosting an online club in this format.

I look forward to welcoming you to the club and to seeing your creations.

Beautiful bunch meets teeny tiny sentiments

Morning everyone, well I say Morning, but for my worldwide followers it could be any time of day,

so a big Hello to everyone, wherever you are.   I hope that you're well and happy.

I have been showing you in the last few posts the Beautiful Bunch stamp set.  This is such a gorgeous set and so versatile.  So far we have done Thank You cards, a Sympathy card and today I wanted to show you a clean and simple card "Just for You".

So what is clean and simple .......... my understanding of this is that the majority of the card is left blank and un-adorned, leaving a clean simple look.

I have based my card today on the challenge at freshly made sketches.

 

Don't you think this is cute.  Its just crying out for the Beautiful Bunch Stamp set.

I wanted to show you that this set can be used to create borders and other patterns as well as the lovely flowers.

I have used the lovely circular dots to create two rows of stamping behind my flower

I have added a sentiment from Teeny Tiny Sentiments and then finished this with the flower from the Itty Bitty Punches pack and a few pearls.  The edge of the sentiment was inked with my lovely new blendabilties.

Above and below are close ups of the gorgeous flower.  This has been stamped and coloured with the Blendabilties four times.  

I have only used one set of the Blendabilties on this card and that is the cherry cobbler set.  I also used the blender pen to bring in some highlights.  These are amazing pens that you will be wanting to use time and time again.

I have cut some up to bring the petals out and then the centre has also been punched and layered.  I finished this off with some dazzling diamonds on the petals and crystal effects in the centre

 and a side view.

I am going to enter this into the challenge.  Its a long time since Ive done any challenge work, so wish me luck.

I hope that I've managed to show you that the Beautiful Bunch stamps and punch are very very versatile and can be used for lots of occasions.  

Want the Blendabilties - then why not join my club starting August 1st and collect the whole set.  For more information click here

Have a great day everyone.

Challenges Entered:

The Paper Players

Freshly Made Sketches

Boxing Clever with two ways to join - Stampin Up style ofcourse ..........

Hi everyone.  Well today is an extra special day ........... and the reason is that Stampin Up! have made it even easier for you to make your dream come true.

Yes, you can have your own little craft business.  You can earn whilst doing something that you love.

Stampin Up! are giving you the opportunity to join for £50 between 28th May 2014 until 30th June 2014. You get to choose £55 of product of your choice to start your craft stash off.   You'll also get an additional £55 of demonstrator kit to get your business off to a flying start.   This is am amazing offer.  But even better you can still sign up for £99 and get £130 of product of your choice, plus the starter demonstrator kit.  So which way are you going to join me?

I can remember the first time I saw Stampin Up! products.  I felt like I had been shut in a box and finally set free.  Here was all the great products I loved by one amazing company.  No more going from one online site to another.  No more traipsing around the shops only to find nothing I really wanted.  No more wasted car journeys or nightmare parking, just lots of time to craft.

It was all here, in one place. The Stampin Up! place.  For those of you who know me you know I only like good quality products and these are the best.    So what did I do?  I did what I am sharing with you today.  I joined during a special offer.  I got the best deal I could.

I love being a demo, I am part of a great Creative Family that shares and cares.  We have a great support network and there is always someone sharing something new.

So would you like to get great products, at discounted prices and also be able to earn while you play?

Yes, then simply click this link

If you would like more information have a look at the Join My Team page

Anyway here's todays quick project.

I demonstrated this lovely box at a hostess event recently.

It was a cross between two boxes that my friends Sam and Tracey had made.  I took inspiration from both and created my box.

I used the wonderful envelope punch board and the butterfly from the gorgeous Papaya Collage stamp set.

The butterfly was stamped on all four sides of the box, the lid and the tag and then heat embossed.  The edges of the lid and tag were also distressed using sponge and inks.

The top of the box was finished with some Chevron ribbons and the tag attached.  

I would love to thank the lovely customer who ordered recently with me, but left no contact details.

Your order is much appreciated and as I cannot send you a thank you personally this if for you

THANK YOU

Don't forget all products used today can be purchased by clicking this link

SHOP WITH ME

Here's the products used

Papaya Collage Clear-Mount Stamp Set

£22.95

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

£4.95

Stamping Sponges

£3.25

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Emboss Powder

£3.95

Cherry Cobbler 3/4" Chevron Ribbon

£8.25

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

£7.50

Heat Tool - Uk Plug

£25.95

Stampin' Trimmer

£25.95

Envelope Punch Board

£17.95

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

£20.95

65 Years Young ..........

So what do you get someone for their 65th ........

especially if like my Mum, you don't really want or need anything.  She is very happy with her jewellery and wouldn't wear anything new, she loves her house as it is and always has a special holiday...........

that doesn't leave much choice really does it ....

We to start with I made her an extra special card ......... in the process of which I ended up covered from head to foot in dazzling diamonds.

I made this using a selection of the lovely things to be found in our ideas Book.  But did use my magnetic platform, and the new Circle Thinlets Dies to create this amazing card.

The sentiments were from Petit Pairs and the numbers are Morning Post numbers.

I decided to make my Mum a decorative wreath for her kitchen 

Here's what it looked like.

I have made a bird box, flowers - some stamped, some glittered and some embossed,

die cut the leaves and birds, added ribbon and jewels and lots and lots of love.

I gave this and the card to my Mum two days ago and she loved it.  I hope you do too.

If you would like to make a wreath for a loved one then get in touch and we can arrange a workshop for you and your friends.

All items can be ordered through my online shop  HERE