Happy Birthday Mum and Dad
My Mum and Dad both celebrate their birthdays today, although they don’t share the same birth year. It’s always a struggle to have something ready to give to them when it is so close to Christmas.
This year I made my Dad a very simple card which I cased from Pinterest. You can see the card here. I can’t quite make out the name of the original artist but thanks so much for the inspiration. My Dad loves golf so this was a great choice for him. I started by scoring Whisper White card on three sides at 1/2″, 5/8″ and 3/4″ and attached it to scored and folded Pacific Point card. I punched some of the spotted Gumball Green paper from the Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper using the Large Oval Punch and attached it to Whisper White card. I punched a 1/4″ circle from Whisper White card and added it to the punched oval. I cut a narrow strip of Early Expresso card to make my pole and attached a striped Pacific Point paper from the Brights Colour Collection Designer Series Paper Stacks which I punched using the Petite Pennants Builder punch. 
This piece is then attached to Pacific Point card and then the card front inside the score lines. I stamped the greeting from Bring on the Cake using Pacific Point ink. Really simple but I love how it turned out.
Mum’s card is also inspired by a card on Pinterest. You can see the inspiration card here . You can see the original card here at Splitcoast Stampers . I started by cutting one long edge of Whisper White card using the Large Scallop Edgelit and then embossing the same card using the Delicate Designs Embossing Folder which matched the Edgelit. I attached this piece to scored and folded Rose Red card. I stamped the greeting from the Bring on the Cake stamp set onto the lower edge of Whisper White card using Rose Red ink. I stamped the leaf image from the Field Flowers stamp set above the greeting using Certainly Celery ink. I wrapped the image panel with Certainly Celery 3/8″ Tafetta Ribbon and tied a knot before attaching it to Rose Red card and then the card front. 
I stamped the solid flower image onto scrap Whisper White card twice using Pretty in Pink ink and then stamped the outline image over the top using Rose Red ink. I cut the flower out and attached them to the card front. Again I am really happy with the finished card.
I’d love to hear what you think.
Bye for now, Kris.
Bird Cage Box and Card
Well here we are at the start of a New Year and what a way to begin. Here is the first project for the January Edition of Craft Project Central. This gorgeous project was created by Monka Davis. Please be sure to visit her blog and check out more of her work.
Isn’t this a gorgeous way to present a gift. I love that birdcage! I can just imagine presenting this to someone with a beautiful perfume or gorgeous chocolates.
Now if you would like to receive the instructions for this project, all you have to do is subscribe to Craft Project Central. The instructions are all step by step with photographs and at only $10.00 for 10 tutorials it is simply fantastic value.
Bye for now, Kris.
Vellum and Note Cards
This is another of the make and takes from the Brisbane Regionals this year. This one uses four of the notecards and envelopes which are available in the Annual Catalogue. I have never used these before but wow are they fantastic. Just the right size to send a personal note or greeting to someone special. The cards and envelopes were decorated in a similar manner using Pool Party, Calypso Coral, More Mustard, Gumball Green and Basic Gray ink.
I used a greeting from the Bring on the Cake stamp set. I also stamped my clock face onto scrap Whisper White card and punched it using the 1-1/4″ Circle Punch. I liked the idea of the clean clock face, rather than one which was a bit lost in the stamped background. I also decided to attach my greeting separately to a couple of cards.
The completed cards and stamped envelopes were wrapped in this envelope style vellum pouch and tied together using Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine. I used another greeting from the Bring on the Cake stamp set for my little tag.
I think this is absolutely adorable and a great class project or small gift idea.
Bye for now, Kris.
Covered Notebook
Who would have thought that you could make a notebook look so pretty. This cover is another of the make and takes from the Brisbane Regionals this year. It uses the Clockworks stamp set we were given as part of our registration and a gorgeous colour combination – Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Gumball Green and More Mustard.
I didn’t have the same sentiment so I used one from the Bring on the Cake stamp set. Doesn’t all that scoring look fantastic! I think the little banners are so cute too. Adding the addition of the Vintage Faceted Buttons just adds the right amount of bling. I’m thinking this set will be great for backgrounds for all kinds of things.
I made my flower a little differently but otherwise just followed the instructions we were given. I only have two more projects to complete and I will share them when I can.
Bye for now, Kris.
Best of Everything Box
This gorgeous project for the December edition of Craft Project Central was created by Sharon Burkert. Please pop over to her blog to see more of her gorgeous work and don’t forget to leave a comment.
Have you noticed how so many things look cuter when they are little? Here’s a quick and easy box and three different fun fold cards scaled down to 3” x 3”! I can’t wait to make these really gorgeous little cards.
This is the bonus project for the December Edition of Craft Project Central and you need to meet the qualifying criteria (subscribing to two or more months in a row, putting the Craft Project Central badge on your blog, or referring a friend and when they subscribe, letting us know). So instead of 10 tutorials for $10.00 you could get 11 tutorials for $10.00, that’s even better value.
Now I wonder what gorgeous projects they have coming up for January!
Bye for now, Kris.
A Challenge Card
I had some time today to play and decided to use the sketch at Try Stampin’ On Tuesday. I also used some product which as a demonstrator I was able to earn prior to the start of Sale-A-Bration. During Sale-A-Bration which begins on the 22nd January, you will be able to earn this stamp set FREE with a qualifying order of $100.00.
I embossed Whisper White card using the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder. I attached a piece of Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper to Midnight Muse card and attached it to the left hand side of the embossed Whisper White card. I attached a smaller piece of the reverse side of the Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper to Midnight Muse card and attached it to the right hand side of the embossed Whisper White card at an angle. 
I cut the Paper Doily Sizzlit from Midnight Muse card and attached it over the designer series paper. This piece was wrapped with Whisper White 3/8″ Tafetta Ribbon and then attached to a 14cm square Midnight Muse card front. I stamped the small flower from the Bloomin’ Marvelous stamp set twice onto Whisper White card using Cajun Craze ink and cut them out. I stamped the leaf image from the same stamp set twice onto Whisper White card using Summer Starfruit ink and cut them out. I curled the petals of one flower up and the other flower down. I attached the flowers together with a quarter of a dimensional. I pierced a hole through both flowers and inserted a Silver Glimmer Brad through the centre. I punched a 1-3/4″ Circle from Whisper White card, attached it to a Cajun Craze 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle and then to the centre of the doily. I attached the leaves to a 1-3/4″ Circle of Whisper White card and then the flower over the ends of the leaves using half a dimensional. I tied a bow in another piece of Whisper White 3/8″ Tafetta Ribbon and attached it to the card front using a Mini Glue Dot.
Well what do you think of this card. If you would like to see more cards using this sketch, pop on over to Try Stampin’ on Tuesday.
Bye for now, Kris.
8 x 8″ Scrap page
When I attended Regionals this year, I made a decision to not even attempt the Make and Takes on the day but to do them later at home. The stamp set we received as part of Registration was Clockworks. I hadn’t been tempted by this when browsing the catalogue but using it has given me a greater appreciation.
The scrap page is 8″ x 8″ and uses some gorgeous colours together. I didn’t have the same greeting set so my sentiment comes from the Word Play stamp set. I love all the texture created with a little scoring and stamping. I think the addition of the Vintage Faceted Buttons just gives it enough sparkle. I will add my photo later, when I have had it printed.
I’m loving the size of this page and thinking about incorporating some scrapbook classes next year based on this size. I’d love to hear if you would be interested in attending something like that.
Bye for now, Kris.
Bird House Box and Card
Here is another great project from the December Edition of Craft Project Central. This gorgeous box and matching card was created by Monika Davis. Be sure to visit her blog and check out what else she has been creating and don’t forget to leave a comment.
Merry Christmas
I have scheduled this post so that I can enjoy Christmas Eve with my grandchildren seeing the beautiful Christmas lights and decorations. I wish all of my followers a very Merry Christmas. May your day be filled with fun, laughter, family and friends.
Before I go I thought I would share a picture of my tree, with the parcels wrapped and ready to be opened tomorrow. All the parcels are wrapped in the brown paper that Stampin’ Up! so thoughtfully supplies with each of my orders. Sometimes I stamp or wheel a design over the paper and sometimes I leave it plain. I always add a tag which I have made and sometimes a designer paper bow.
So again Merry Christmas and I’ll see you all again soon.
Bye for now, Kris.
Desk Organisation Set
Here is another wonderful project from the December Edition of Craft Project Central. We all need a little organisation in our lives and it is even better when it is so pretty. This fantastic project was designed by Julie Beltramo. Take a visit to her blog to see what else Julie has been doing and don’t forget to leave a comment. We all love comments.
This set is the kick-off to organizing your desk for the New Year! The acrylic calendar, pen and post-it set is a compact, but a mighty little set-up for your desktop. And the set of twelve note cards and envelopes, with it’s coordinating stand-up box will be handy when you need to send off a quick thank you! The complete set will not only get you organized, but also be a great gift to give someone for the start of their New Year too!
Remember if you would like the instructions for this gorgeous set, then just visit Craft Project Central and sign up for the December Edition. I think it is such fantastic value at only $10.00 for 10 step by step photo tutorials.
Bye for now, Kris.
Stamping with Kris 