A Little Late…
…but here is Mum’s birthday card. Don’t know quite how I missed photographing this before giving it away, so I had to wait until I had a quick 
visit down to Pottsville last week to get a photo.
I started with a base card of Cherry Cobbler and added a piece of Whisper White card stock. I embossed another piece of Whisper White card stock using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and added a strip of Cherry Cobbler which has one long edge punched using the Pinking Hearts Border Punch behind it. I wrapped this piece with Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding and tied a bow before attaching the whole piece to the card front. I stamped the image from the Pretty Postage stamp set onto Whisper White card using Cherry Cobbler ink, four times and then punched them out using the 1″ Square Punch. 
I used the Postage Stamp Punch to cut Cherry Cobbler card stock four times and then attached the image panels to each one. I attached the four images to the card front using dimensionals.
Pretty simply but I think it looks quite stunning because the Cherry Cobbler really pops against all that Whisper White.
This stamp set is fast becoming a favourite of mine. The images are so cute and the new 1″ Square Punch and Postage Stamp Punch match this set perfectly.
I’d love to hear what you think.
Bye for now, Kris.
Happy 70th
I needed a card last weekend for a cousin who is turning 70. I used the sketch at Clean and Simple and the Seaworthy stamp set.
I used the Sizzix Scallop Oval Frame and cut one in Bashful Blue and one in Whisper White. I attached the Bashful Blue Frame to a piece of Whisper White card stock and embossed it using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. I love the effect when you do inlaid embossing, everything comes together as one layer. I wrapped it with a piece of Night of Navy 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon and then attached it to scored and folded Night of Navy card stock. I stamped the sailing boat from the Seaworthy stamp set onto the Whisper White oval (centre of the frame) using Stazon Jet Black ink. 
I used Night of Navy, Bashful Blue and Real Red Stampin’ Write Markers and a blender pen to colour the image and then stamped the greeting from the Petite Pairs stampset using Night of Navy ink (of course I used my stamp-a-ma-jig to ensure perfect placement). I attached the image panel to the card front using dimensionals.
I love the way this has turned out. What do you think?
Bye for now, Kris.
Sunny Challenge 22
I don’t know about you but things are finally starting to settle down after all the holiday excitement. School starts back in two weeks and so all the Mums & Dads are counting the days and so I think are the children. At Sunny Challenges & Creations we are getting back to normal as well 
and our challenges will again run for one week. This week we have been provided with a great sketch by Vicky and she has stipulated that we make a “celebration” card. I can’t think of a better celebration than a wedding, so here is my inspiration for you this week.
I scored and folded Early Expresso card stock and added a layer of Very Vanilla card stock. Before attaching the Very Vanilla card stock, I punched Bashful Blue card stock using the Heart of Hearts Punch and attached them randomly to the lower half of the Very Vanilla card stock and then embossed the whole piece using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. I also wrapped it with Old Olive 5/8″ Satin Ribbon and tied a knot. I stamped the wedding image from the Easy Events stamp set onto Very Vanilla card stock using Stazon Jet Black ink and punched it out using the 2-1/2″ Circle Punch. I coloured the image using Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Early Expresso & Real Red Stampin’ Write Markers. I punched a portion of 
Chocolate Chip card using the 2-1/2″ Circle Punch and attached it below the image. I cut Real Red card stock to create a mat for the image panel and then attached it to the card front using dimensionals. I stamped wedding wishes from the same stamp set (actually from the same image) using Basic Black ink onto Very Vanilla card and punched the greeting using the Word Window Punch. I cut Bashful Blue card stock using the Modern Label Punch, attached the greeting to it and then to the card front using a dimensional under the left hand side and Snail under the right hand side. This lets the greeting “sit” on the image panel.
Well now you have seen my sample, pop on over the Gwen and Vicky’s blogs and see what they have in store for you this week, once you have created your card (scrapbook page etc.), go to Sunny Challenges and Creations and add it to Mr. Linky. As always I look forward to seeing some gorgeous creations.
Bye for now, Kris.
Vintage Doilies
I used the sketch at Craft Project Central to create this card which I think has a vintage feel.
I stamped two of the images from the Delicate Doilies stamp set onto Very Vanilla card stock using Crumb Cake ink. I hand cut the scalloped edge along the bottom (that’s why it isn’t as even as it should be) and then sponged around the edges using Chocolate Chip ink. I wrapped this piece with Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding. I embossed a piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and attached it behind the stamped panel. I stamped the greeting from the Just Believe stampset onto Very Vanilla card stock using Chocolate Chip ink and then attached it behind the Cherry Cobbler card stock. The whole piece is then attached to scored and folded Chocolate Chip card stock. 
I tied a bow using Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding and attached it to the card front using a Mini Glue Dot. I stamped the the large doily image twice onto scrap Very Vanilla card stock using Cherry Cobbler ink and the smaller image once using Cherry Cobbler ink. I punched the centre of the smallest image using the flower punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack and the centre of the larger images using the 1/2″ Circle Punch. I attached them to the card front and then added a small Basic Rhinestone to the small flower and a large Basic Rhinestone to the centre of the 1/2″ circle images.
I think this is really soft and pretty, what do you think?
Bye for now, Kris.
Another Gift Card Holder
I made this gift card hold using the same Envelope Gift Card tutorial which is available for purchase on my Tutorials page. It would make the perfect gift for any special lady in your life..
Supplies used for this Gift Card Holder –
Whisper White and Lucky Limeade card stock
Field Flowers and Petite Pairs stamp sets
Wisteria Wonder 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon,
Curly Label Punch and eyelet Edge Punch.
Here are some more photos, but if you want the instructions you will need to visit the Tutorials page.
This shows the front and back of the Gift Card Holder.
This shows the inside of the Gift Card Holder with the Gift card peaking out of the pocket.
Bye for now, Kris.
Another Look at Sale-A-Bration
Here is another card made using the Fresh Vintage stamp set (Free to qualifying customers during Sale-A-Bration) as well as some of the gorgeous new ribbon and brads (also Free to qualifying customers during Sale-A-Bration).
I started with Very Vanilla card stock and added a layer of Calypso Coral. I embossed a layer of Very Vanilla card stock using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. I wrapped some of the Calypso Coral 1/8″ Organdy Ribbon around the top of the embossed Very Vanilla card, added a Printed Designer Brad around the ribbon and attached it to the card front. I stamped the square image from the Fresh Vintage stampset onto Very Vanilla card stock using the Calypso Coral four times and punched them out using the 1″ Square Punch. I attached them to Calypso Coral card stock which has been punched using the Postage Stamp Punch
and then attached them to the card front. I stamped “thank you” from the Short and Sweet stamp set using Calypso Coral ink onto Very Vanilla card stock and punched the greeting with the Word Window Punch. I attached the greeting to a Calypso Coral Modern Label and then attached the greeting to the card front.
I love this card, I think the 1/8″ Organcy Ribbon and the Printed Designer Brads are really beautiful and really add the finishing touch. What do you think? Are you getting excited about being able to get these beautiful products Free during Sale-A-Bration (24th January to 31st March). I’d love to help you earn your Free product during Sale-A-Bration.
Bye for now, Kris.
Sale-A-Bration Sneak Peak
Sale-A-Bration doesn’t start until 24th January but as a demonstrator I was able to pre-order the products which you can earn FREE until the 31st March. This year there are 4 stampsets, Designer Series Paper and the most adorable brad and ribbon pack. I decided to use some of the gorgeous new Designer Series Paper on this card which I made for the sketch challenge at Sudsol this week.
I used Very Vanilla card stock for my base card and added a layer of Soft Suede card stock. Next layer is a piece of the gorgeous Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper (Free to qualifying customers during Sale-A-Bration). I embossed a piece of Calypso Coral card stock using the Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder and attached it to the right hand side of the card front. I inked the image from the Fresh Vintage stamp set (free to qualifying customers during Sale-A-Bration) using my Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade Stampin’ Write Markers and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock.
I stamped “best wishes” from the Short and Sweet stampset onto Lucky Limeade card stock using Soft Suede ink and punched the image using the Decorative Label Punch. I attached the Decorative Label behind the image panel and then attached the whole piece to the card front. I love the colours in this Designer Paper – Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Peach Parfait, Calypso Coral, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla and Soft Suede – and the patterns are so “oldy worlde”.
So keep in mind that during Sale-A-Bration every time you spend $100.00 you get to select one item from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue FREE. This is such a fantastic time to stock up on your Stampin’ Up! supplies and get Free stuff at the same time – you gotta love that! It’s also a fantastic time to host a workshop because as a Hostess you can select an additional Free product from the catalogue base on workshop sales. Just contact me to work out a suitable time. In the meantime, I’d love to hear what you think of my sample.
Bye for now, Kris.
Happy Birthday Mum and Dad
My Mum and Dad share the same birthday and coming so close to Christmas, I really have to be organised or they don’t get cards or presents.
Today I am sharing the card I made for my Dad, unfortunately I forgot to photograph Mum’s card so will have to get a photo and post for you later.
I started with a base of Early Expresso cardstock and added a layer of Cajun Craze card stock. I embossed a piece of River Rock card stock using the Houndstooth Embossing Folder and added it to the right hand side of the card front. I added a piece of Well Worn Designer Series Paper. I stamped the happy and birthday from the Fabulous Phrases stampset onto Very Vanilla card sponged the edges lightly with Early Expresso ink and added it over the top of the designer paper. 
I stamped the ship image from the Seaworthy stamp set using Early Expresso ink and punched the image using the 2-1/2″ Circle Punch. I sponged the edges lightly with Early Expresso ink. I cut the Early Expresso mat using the Circle Scissors and then attached the image to the front of the card. I really love the colours and the texture in this card. I have been saving this designer paper (heaven’s knows why) but it is really gorgeous and I will have to break it out more often. I think the colours work really well for male cards.
Bye for now, Kris.
Happy New Year
I thought I would share a free tutorial with you all to celebrate the beginning of 2012. Whenever I make a card with one of my scrunched flowers I get lots of requests for the directions, so I thought I would share this free PDF with you so that you can make these gorgeous flowers.
I created this card to simply focus on the flower. So just click on the link to take you to the tutorial. This flower is created using the Island Floral Bigz die and the Fancy Flower Punch.
Download your FREE PDF Tutorial here.
I’d really love to hear what you think of my tutorial.
Happy New Year and bye for now, Kris.
Another Year Draws to an End
Well its New Year’s Eve and time to reflect on the past year. For me this year has been really busy, I have worked hard to try and build my Stampin’ Up! business and with this end in mind I launched my Tutorials page. I hope to add more tutorials as time goes along. Each time I hold a class I prepare instructions for the attendees and I am going to add these instructions to my tutorials page so that those of you who cannot attend, can at least purchase the instructions and recreate them at your leisure. I have seen the number of visitors to my blog increase to 73,000 and my followers grow to 160 – for this I am truly grateful. I hope that I can continue to inspire my visitors over the next 12 months.
During the last year I have also been able to spend lots of time with my family and in particular my grandchildren. I have volunteered at the school the eldest two children attend and this has been great fun. Next year I have 3 grandchildren attending the same school and I have already volunteered to continue helping in the library for my grandson’s prep class. My husband and I are also hoping to spend a little more time in our caravan visiting some of this great country of ours.
This is also a time to set our goals for next year and apart from working towards building my business, my goal is to finally shed the last few kilos to get to my goal weight. I have been procrastinating for a long time now, but I am committed to finally achieving the goal I have set myself.
I hope that the New Year brings each and every one of you good health, happiness and that you achieve your goals for the New Year.
Ok so now onto some crafting. I decided to play along with the sketch challenge at Create with Connie and Mary, although I am not sure that I really like the way this card has come together.
I started with River Rock card stock which has been scored and folded to make the base card. I attached a piece of Basic Black card stock and then a strip of Cherry Cobbler Designer paper from the Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack. I inked the large floral image from the Just Believe stamp set using my River Rock and Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Markers and stamped onto Very Vanilla card which I attached over the Designer Paper and Basic Black card stock. I attached a piece or River Rock card stock which has been embossed using the Stripes Embossing Folder below the stamped image. 
The Marina Mist card stock has been embossed using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and attached on top of all the other layers. I stamped the floral circle image from the Just Believe stampset onto Very Vanilla card stock using Cherry Cobbler ink and punched it out using the 1-1/4″ circle punch. I attached it to a Cherry Cobbler 1-3/8″ circle and then to the card front using dimensionals. Lastly I added a medium Basic Rhinestone to the centre of the flower.
Ok so what do you think? Has this one come together ok?
This card does also fits the current challenge at Sunny Challenges and Creations to create something with an anything but a Christmas theme. If you haven’t played along you still have plenty of time.
Bye for now, Kris.
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