Sunny Challenge 44
The challenge at Sunny Challenges and Creations this week has been set by me. I simply decided that we should make a Fancy Fold card. There are lots of different folds you can try – tri-shutter, side step, gate fold, double slider etc., etc. I searched the resource section at Splitcoast Stampers and decided to try the Double Dutch Fold card. The tutorial by Patty Bombyk is excellent and it is a fun fold to try.
I used Whisper White card stock to create the two main pieces of the card. I also decided that I would use the Every Moment stamp set. Those of you who know me will know that colouring is not my strong point, so in fact this card has two challenges for me, the fancy fold card and the colouring.
I stamped the large image with the bird onto Whisper White card stock using Stazon Jet Black ink. I used Crumb Cake, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Markers and a Blender Pen to colour the image. Then I ran it through the Big Shot using the 3rd smallest frame from the Framelits Labels Collection Dies. I cut the Certainly Celery card stock with the next largest frame to make a mat for my image. I stamped the butterfly from the Every Moment Stampset onto scrap Whisper White card using Stazon Jet Black ink and coloured it using a Regal Rose Stampin’ Write Marker and Blender Pen. I cut the butterfly out and attached it to the main image panel. This panel was the last piece I added to the card front, using dimensionals and making sure that you couldn’t see any when the card was opened.
I stamped the flower image twice on each of the lower front flaps, masking the lower image and then stamping the other image over the top. I coloured these flowers using Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, So Saffron and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Write Markers and a Blender Pen. I stamped the flower image three times on the inside of the card, masking, the first and second images to get a nice “bunch” of flowers. These flowers were coloured using the same markers as the flowers on the front of the card. I punched scrap card stock using the Scallop Square punch to create a mask and sponged Certainly Celery ink on the inside of the flaps and then attached a butterfly which I stamped, coloured and cut the same as the one on the front of the card. Before putting all the pieces together I ran the top front flap through the Big Shot using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder.
The first picture shows the card closed and the second shows the card open. Here is a close up of the front.
Here is a close up of the stamping inside the card.
And one more of the sponged panel with the butterfly.
There are just so many parts to this card I had to share lots of photos, hope you are not bored. I love the way this card comes together and thoroughly recommend that you give it a try.
Now you need to go see what Gwen and Vicky have created for your inspiration. Once you have created your card, scrap page or 3d item pop into Sunny Challenges and Creations and add it to Mr. Linky. I am looking forward to seeing all the different folds you share.
Bye for now, Kris.
Sunny Challenges Week 43
This week Gwen has provided us with a sketch with the added proviso that we use the Ocean Commotion stampset. This has been languishing on the shelf for quite some time without seeing any ink, so it was a good opportunity to dust it off and use it. However, we have decided to open this up and really all you have to do is use the sketch. Take a look at Sunny Challenges and Creations to check the guidelines.
I stamped the “seaweed” image from the Ocean Commotion stampset onto Whisper White card stock using Old Olive ink. 
I punched a strip of Pacific Point card stock using the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, attached it behind the Whisper White card stock and then to scored and folded Old Olive card stock. I stamped the fish from the Ocean Commotion stampset using Tangerine Tango ink three times onto Whisper White card stock panels and attached them to Tangerine Tango card stock. The image panels were attached to the card front using dimensionals.
Simple but I am happy with the way it turned out. Now it is time to visit Gwen andVicky to see what inspiration they have for you – and don’t forget to leave a comment. Once you have created your card, scrap page or 3d item, then pop over to Sunny Challenges and Creations and add it to Mr. Linky. I am quite excited to see what you come up with this week.
Bye for now, Kris.
Two Fantastic Stampin’ Up! Promotions.
Stampin’ Up! have two great promotions which started on the 1st June.
The first promotion involves a great stamp set which will only be available from the 1st to 30th June. The stamp set is called Reason to Smile and is available for purchase in wood mount for $35.95 or clear mount for $28.95. However, you can also earn this stamp set Free when you purchase $125.00 worth of Stampin’ Up! product. Isn’t it a great set and just image the beautiful images it will produce being a two-step stamp. You can get more information regarding this promotion by visiting Stampin’ Up! or my Stampin’ Up! Website.
Don’t forget to contact me if you would like to take advantage of this great promotion.
The second promotion is for Hostesses. If you host a workshop during the months of June or July and have sales totalling$650.00 or more you will receive an additional $90.00 to spend on product. So in total for a $650.00 workshop you will receive $190.00 to spend on product and also be able to purchase one item at 50%. So why wait, if you would like to take advantage of this great hostess promotion then contact me and organise the time and date. Don’t forget that you can also qualify for this promotion by collecting the orders and getting them to me. To get more information on this fantastic Hostess Promotion just visit Stampin’ Up!
Bye for now, Kris.
Another Pinterest Case
I found a card on pinterest which I just loved for its simplicity and decided to recreate it a-la-Stampin’ Up! You can see the original card here.
I used the Beautiful Wings embosslit to cut Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise and Pacific Point card stock. I attached the largest butterfly from each of these colours down the left hand side of scored and folded Whisper White card stock. I placed Mini Glue Dots in the centre of the butterflies and dimensionals under each wing to give a little lift. I stamped the greeting from Sincere Salutations using Tangerine Tango ink. Lastly I added Basic Rhinestones to each butterfly. Very simple but I think it is a fun and easy card to make.
I’d love to hear what you think.
Bye for now, Kris.
Sunny Creations Challenge No. 42
The challenge this week has been set by Vicky. She has given us a great sketch and asked that we use the Baby Wipe Technique. 
Well I have never used this technique in any way shape or form, so it really was a challenge for me.
I decided to go with the swiping option, rather than the stamping option. There are good tutorials on these techniques on Splitcoast Stampers here and here. I folded up my baby wipe and added some drops of Night of Navy and Bashful Blue reinkers. I swiped this across my Whisper White Glossy White card stock and got a lovely striped pattern. I didn’t want to blend the colours too much. I then stamped the large floral image from the Creative Elements stampset using Night of Navy ink over the background. I wrapped the piece with Whisper White 5/8″ Organza Ribbon, tied a knot and attached the piece to scored and folded Night of Navy card stock. 
I stamped the greeting from the Petite Pairs stampset and punched it out using the Large Oval Punch. I attached the greeting to a Night of Navy Decorative Label and attached it over the ribbon using dimensionals. I stamped the image from the Mixed Bunch stamp set using Night of Navy ink and punched it out using the Blossom Punch. I used my bone folder to curve the petals slightly downward and added a Night of Navy Flower brad to the centre. I couldn’t resist adding a Small Basic Rhinestone to the centre of the Flower brad. I wanted the curve on the petals to stay once it was attached to the card front so I added a dimensional under each petal and used Mini Glue Dots in the centre to attach it to the card front.
So now it is time to visit Vicky, Gwen and Tanya to see what they have created this week. Once you have your card, scrap page or 3d item, then pop over to Sunny Challenges and Creations and add it to Mr. Linky. Hope you get a chance to try out this fun technique.
Bye for now, Kris.
Sunny Challenges Week 41
It was my turn to create the challenge this week and as well as providing a sketch, I want you to use the 2010-2012 In-Colours. These colours will be retiring this year and I thought it appropriate that we use them a bit more before they go. Concord Crush was my favourite colour when these in-colours first appeared but I haven’t used it so much of late.
I cut a piece of Pear Pizzazz card stock and ran it through the Big Shot using the Stripes Embossing Folder. I attached it to Whisper White card stock and then stamped the greeting from the Sincere Salutations stamp set in the bottom right hand corner using Concord Crush ink. I wrapped this piece with Concord Crush 1/2″ Stitched Poly Ribbon, tied a knot and attached it to scored and folded Concord Crush card stock. I inked the image from the Friends Never Fade stampset using Concord Crush and Pear Pizzazz Stampin’ Write Markers and stamped onto Whisper White card stock. I cut this image using one the Framelits Labels Collection Dies and attached it to another label cut from Concord Crush card stock. I attached the image panel to the card front using dimensionals.
Here is a close up of the image. I actually don’t use this stampset as much as I should – it is a really pretty floral image – and I love how using the Stampin’ Write Markers lets you show up the detail of the flowers.
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I actually made this card quite some time ago but I made it using the wrong in-colours. So I had to remake it using the right ones. You would think that I could get my own challenge right! Apparently not! Anyway here is the same card made using the 2011-2013 in-colours.
Now its is time to visit Gwen, Vicky and Tanya to see what inspiration they have for you. Once you have your card, scrap page or 3d item ready pop over to Sunny Challenges and Creations and add it to Mr Linky. Can’t wait to see what you do with this gorgeous selection of in-colours.
Bye for now, Kris.
Another Sunny Challenges Card
I loved the sketch for our challenge this week and as well as making the card I shared on Sunday, I used the sketch to make a card for my class at Beachmere. I wanted the ladies to use markers to ink up their stamps and the single tree image in the Lovely as a Tree stamp set works perfectly.
I embossed Whisper White card stock using the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder and attached it to Early Expresso card stock. I attached a piece of Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper to Early Expresso card stock and then to the card front. I stamped “very merry” from the Short and Sweet stamp set onto Whisper White card stock, attached it to Early Expresso card stock and then to the card front. 
The tree image is inked using Old Olive and Early Expresso Stampin’ Write Markers and then stamped onto Whisper White card stock (the ladies used the stamp-a-ma-jig to make sure the image was exactly where they wanted it). I love how much detail you can get by using this method to ink up your stamps. Basically I colour most of the image using the Old Olive Stampin’ Write Marker and then use the Early Expresso Stampin’ Write Marker to add colour to the base and parts of the stem. It gives the image so much more dimension. The image is attached to Early Expresso card stock and then to the card front using dimensionals.
I love this card, what do you think?
Bye for now, Kris.
Sunny Challenges Week 40
Gwen has set the challenge for us this week and all we have to do is use the sketch. For some reason this sketch just seemed perfect for Tree Trimmings. It’s not too early to think of Christmas is it?
Anyway I embossed Whisper White card stock using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and attached it to scored and folded Early Expresso card stock. 
I attached a piece of Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper to Early Expresso card stock and attached it to the card front. I stamped “very merry” from the Short and Sweet stampset using Early Expresso ink onto Whisper White card stock, attached it to Early Expresso card stock and then to the card front. I stamped the image from the Tree Trimmings stampset using Ridinghood Red ink onto Whisper White card stock three times. I also stamped the image once onto scrap Whisper White card stock and cut it out. I used a ruler and the Ridinghood Red Stampin’ Write Marker to add the “strings” to my baubles. I attached the cut image over the top of the top left hand stamped image using a dimensional. I added Basic Rhinestones to the baubles, just to add that Christmassy sparkle. I attached the image panel to Early Expresso card stock and then to the card front using dimensionals. It’s a bit early to make a prediction but I think this one might be one that I use for my family this year.
Ok so now you need to visit Gwen , Vicky and Tanya to see what they have made to inspire you and don’t forget to leave a comment – we all love comments. Once you have your card, scrap page or 3d item created, then pop over to Sunny Challenges and Creations and add it to Mr. Linky. As always I look forward to seeing your gorgeous work again this week.
Bye for now, Kris.
Clean & Simple Sketch
You may have noticed that I do love to make cards that have lots of white. I love the clean look and have been inspired greatly by Mary Brown who makes some absolutely stunning cards in this style. Therefore the sketches at Clean and Simple are ones that always appeal to me and this week was no exception.
I used embossed Whisper White card stock using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder and attached it to scored and folded Concord Crush card stock. I stamped “happy birthday wishes” from the Petite Pairs stamp set using Concord Crush ink. I stamped the flower from the Array of Sunshine stamp set using Concord Crush ink onto Whisper White card stock three times. I cut smaller sections from each stamped flower and attached them back together using dimensionals. I stamped the leaf branch onto Whisper White card stock using Pear Pizzazz card stock and cut them out. I snipped the small leaf from the branch on each one. I attached the leaves onto the panel with the greeting and attached the flower over the top. This piece was then attached to Concord Crush card stock and then to the card front. 
Lastly I added a Basic Rhinestone to the centre of the flower.
I love how this looks and I really love the Concord Crush/Whisper White combo. So, what do you think?
Bye for now, Kris.
A Sparkly card
Here is a card I made a while ago and never got around to sharing with you.
I started with scored and folded Whisper White card. I cut Red Glimmer paper 7cm wide and Basic Black card stock 8cm wide. I matched each edge and then cut using the Adorning Accents Edgelets. First one side and then the other so that the shapes matched and you can see a nice Basic Black edge alongside the Real Red Glimmer paper.
Stamping with Kris 