Loving the In-colour paper stack

Here's another cute card - this time I've used the new Poppy Parade and the matching DSP from the In-colour paper stack. You can get this 6 x 6 paper stack for free just by holding a workshop. I also LOVE the new Modern label punch. It's surprising how many word stamps in my stash fit this cute little label. This is another easel card held up with a button from the brights pack.

How did she do it?

Want to know how I created my shape with the Top Note?

Here's the layout. Pass your top note die through the Big Shot once, then turn the shape 90 degrees lining up the points,
then pass it through again.

You end up with this cute shape to use and a bonus two brackets!

Cool hey!

More Daffodil Delight

How's this little cutie? I was playing with my new Friends never fade stamp set and came up with this one. The base card and ink is Daffadil Delight and the paper is from the Greenhouse Gala DSP pack.

Cute Idea

Every other week, some friends and I get together to share stamps, colour in and chat...sounds like fun, doesn't it (you should try it!)

This little easel card was made with one of those images!
I am really loving the new SU paper stacks...I have the brights and plan to get more!
You get 4 double sided sheets of each colour it that colour family (40 sheets) so putting them together is so easy.

I stumbled across this colour combo quite by accident...read lots of bits strewn across the table...ha, ha!!!
My base card is Soft Suede and the paper and buttery yellow card is the new Daffodil Delight.

I have again stamped the flowers with the Punch Pourri set and mounted them onto a leaf from the bird punch to create the stem.

The label is the new Modern label (love it) and the little button is from the brights button pack...that holds my easel up.

The Daffodil Delight Label that the image is mounted on was created with....wait for it...the Top note die!
This would have to be one of my most used dies for the Big Shot...so versatile.

I just know the recipient is going to love this card!

Want to know how to make it? Just ask at my next workshop.

Greenhouse Gala Scrapbook page

This is the promised scrapbook page made with the new Peach parfait in-colour and Greenhouse Gala DSP.

I find inspiration for my scrapbooking in lots of different places.
The grid layout for this one came from a page I saw in a magazine.
I always try to view layouts I see that I like as a page map.
I took the grid pattern idea and made it my own!

I like the combination of the different sides of the DSP and I know the colours will all work together.
Some of the patterns in this paper range are quite bold but when you only use a piece the end result is harmonious.

I have used new stamp sets Friends never Fade and the hostess set Punch Potpourri.
I used the matching Peach Parfait ink for a subtle effect.
The flowers were stamped with Baja Breeze and have some sticky bling centres.
I also used the new Scallop Trim border punch - LOVE this one - with Baja Breeze.
I gave my page a border with Choc Chip cardstock.

Do you like the heart/bird punch embellishment? So elegant!
I'm pretty happy with this one!

New papers

One of the things I love about a new Stampin' Up catalogue is having a whole lot of new papers and colour combinations to play with. I had this elephant image all stamped up just waiting for an occasion to use it. I thought the bright fun Celebrations DSP would go perfectly with my circus theme child's card. I have noticed a real trend for flags and banners at the moment and incorporated a little line of flags created with the party hat images from the Party Hearty stamp set and my SU markers. I used some tiny letter stamps to create the happy birthday greeting and a chip board circle covered with DSP with a glittery "1" sticker to complete the card.

Friends never fade

This is another card I did for a challenge at Vicstampers. This is a lovely stamp set from the new catalogue that is so versatile. For this card I used the 'marker to stamp ' technique to colour the image. The background for the card is the soft Sahara Sand which coordinates with my paper (Bella Bleu). The lacy edge is created with my new scallop trim border punch...such a pretty delicate edge this one! The ribbon is the kraft taffeta ribbon. I have created an awesome scrapbook page with this set and the matching Greenhouse Gala DSP. Not feeling well today...Tyson has shared his cold! So will upload it soon. Stay tuned....

A birthday card for Tyson

My baby will be nineteen in a few days...I can't believe it! So now I guess I need a more masculine card...though I don't think he'd say no to a cat card.... This one was done with a sketch over at Vic Stampers...I love sketches! The cardstock is Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, So Saffron and the new Pear Pizzaz. The background music paper is from the new Newsprint DSP pack...gotta love this pack for men! I have also used a scrap of Greenhouse Gala DSP. The Greeting is from the On your birthday set and the little hearts are from my stash. There is just a touch of French Script background stamp behind the greeting.

A Very Special Birthday

These are some very special photos of a family friend's 90th birthday.

What a milestone...I reckon a letter from the Queen would have been good...or one from the Prime minister at least (whoever that is at the moment....)

Again I have been using up some old supplies...very proud of myself...though you should see the pile! Ha, ha!

The stamps are from Party Hearty, the cardstock is kraft (now called crumb cake!) and the retired Cranberry Crisp, the small dotty paper is Ginger Blossom DSP. The large dots are from my non SU stash. I have added some buttons to fill the spaces and to add a touch of fun.

The heading is cut with my timeless type sizzlits and the Big Shot.

Great photos don't you think?

Fathers Day 2

You know when you ask a teenager "Do you have a card for Dad" the NIGHT BEFORE Father's day what the response is usually
going to be. So this was a quickie but a goodie I hope!

The image is from the very cute "Pun Fun".
I have embossed the Olive background with the Perfect Polka dots embossing folder and the Big Shot.
The paper is from the Windsor knot pack (had it out still from the previous card!)
The background card is Not Quite Navy.

The greeting is from the new Teeny Tiny Sentiments set (a very useful set of stamps!)
I have cut it out with the word window punch, layered it on a large oval punch and layered that on a label cut with the Big Shot and the Lots of tags sizzlit die.

Some scrapbooking

As always whenever I'm on a break, I try to catch up on some scrapbooking.
My goal at the moment is to scrapbook I good photo from each event for the year, instead of trying to scrapbook them all!

This is a beautiful photo of my newly engaged nephew.

I'm also trying to use up some retired supplies!! (to make way for all the new stuff, of course).

The DSP is Urban Oasis. I have picked out some colours from the paper and created a line of 1 inch spots to create an interesting border.
I have used Full Calendar, Love Owl-ways (retired) and On your birthday stamp sets.

The title is done with the Timeless type alphabet sizzlits and the BIG Shot as are the Little leaves accent.

Happy Fathers Day

No guessing who this one is for....my dear Dad!

This is a fun set to colour.

The stamps are sadly all retired...I just threw it in for your inspiration!

Cards for Men

This new Newsprint DSP is pefect for those male cards that everyone seems to struggle to create.
This is a card I made for a special person for their milestone 50th birthday.

I teamed the black and white newsprint paper with black and Red and just threw in a touch of turquoise
in the ribbon for a splash of colour to tie in with my image.

(nb car image non SU)

The diamond background is from the retired Looks like spring.
The numbers are from the new Timeless type sizzlits cut with the BIG SHOT.

HAPPY NEW CATALOGUE DAY!

Yes, today - September 1 - is the launch date for the brand new Stampin' Up Idea book and catalogue.

Lots of new goodies and yummy new colours are now available.

Not to mention all the gorgeous new punches.

Have you got yours? It's not too late to order.

Phone or email me your order.

Check out the Stampin' Up website for details...just click on my web address and follow the links!