An Easter Basket
I want to share with you a cute little basket that I designed using the new Framelits Dies Labels Collection and the Box #2 Die.
Here is a side view of the basket.
And here is another one I created using the Lace Ribbon Border Punch for the handle.
And just to show you how truly cute it is, here is the front decorated using the Bunny Behind from Kim Score’s blog. I have to admit this is my favourite punch bunny and I use it a lot.
If you would like to make one of these cute Easter Baskets you can download your Free Tutorial here.
Bye for now, Kris.
Wet Watercolouring
I created a large sheet of background paper when preparing for a recent Technique Class and had quite a bit left over. So when I saw the challenge at Stamping 411 this week, I decided to use one of the pieces.
To create the background paper I sprayed Confetti Cream card stock with water and then stamped on the wet paper. I used the images from the French Foliage stamp set and More Mustard, Old Olive and Bravo Burgundy inks. When you stamp onto the wet paper the images bleed and take on a soft dreamy look. You do have to be a little patient because you need to wait for this piece to dry before proceeding with your card. I attached the stamped piece to More Mustard card stock and then to scored and folded Confetti Cream card stock. I stamped “thinking of you” from the Three Little Words stamp set onto Confetti Cream card stock using Bravo Burgundy ink and punched it out using the Decorative Label punch. I punched another Decorative Label from Bravo Burgundy card stock and attached it behind the greeting. I trimmed the greeting piece so that I could attach it to the lower left hand side of the card front below the image panel. I wrapped the whole card front using Old Olive 5/8″ Satin Ribbon and tied a knot.
Simple. If you don’t believe me, give this technique a go or if you live nearby come join the technique class on 12th May. There are more details on my Classes and Workshops page.
Bye for now, Kris.
Sunny Challenge 33
The challenge at Sunny Challenges and Creations for this week has been set by Libby. She provided us with a sketch and all we had to do was add distressing – inking, sanding, tearing etc.
I embossed a piece of Very Vanilla card stock using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. I sponged Early Expresso ink all over the pattern and along the edges of the card stock to give an aged appearance. Then I used my distressing tool in the Cutter Kit on the edges. 
This created a few tears on the edges just for added interest, then I scrunched the card stock a little to get some more dimension and sponged a little more Early Expresso ink over the creases. I cut a strip of Well Worn Designer Series Paper and embossed it using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. Then I used my sanding block on the raised edges to take some of the pattern off the designer paper. I punched Early Expresso card stock using the Lace Ribbon Border Punch, attached the sanded designer paper and then attached the whole piece to the Very Vanilla card stock. 
I used my Paper Piercer and Mat Pack to the holes to insert the Early Expresso Brads. I attached the Very Vanilla card stock to scored and folded Early Expresso card stock.
I really am not sure whether I like this one or not, what do you think?
I’m sure if you pop over and visit Vicky and Libby they will have something much more exciting for your inspiration. Once you have created your card, scrapbook page or 3d item, then visit Sunny Challenges and Creations and add it to Mr. Linky. As always I look forward to seeing your lovely work.
Bye for now, Kris.
A Lattice Card
I have wanted to make a lattice card for quite some time and when I saw the new Framelits Labels Dies I knew I had to finally give it a try.
I cut Whisper White card stock using one of the larger Framelits Labels Collection Dies and then cut 5mm wide strips of Whisper White card stock to make the lattice strips. Once I had attached all of the strips behind the frame, I attached a piece of the Everyday Enchantment Designer Paper behind the opening. Then I attached the whole piece to a layer of Pool Party card stock and lastly to scored and folded Poppy Parade card stock. I stamped the large flower from the Vintage Vogue stampset onto scrap Whisper White card stock using Poppy Parade ink and cut it out. 
I stamped the small flower from the Vintage Vogue stampset onto scrap Whisper White card stock using Poppy Parade ink twice and twice more, stamping off onto scrap paper first. I cut these four flowers out as well. I cut Lucky Limeade card stock using the Little Leaves Sizzlit and arranged them around the bottom left hand side of the lattice frame. I attached the flowers over the leaves and added Basic Rhinestones to the centres.
For my first attempt at this style of card, I am pretty happy. What do you think?
A couple of things to note, the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper will not be available after the 31st March when Sale-A-Bration ends. The Summer Mini catalogue also ends on the 31st March. Soooo… if you haven’t placed your qualifying order to get your hands on this absolutely gorgeous Designer Series Paper, then you need to hurry. I would hate for you to miss out, because once Sale-A-Bration is finished, none of the products in that catalogue will ever be seen again. With the end of the Summer Mini we will no longer be able to purchase any the Simply Adorned range either, so if you love these gorgeous Charms and Baubles, then you also need to get your order in before the end of March. There will also be other products in this catalogue which do not make next years Idea Book and Catalogue, so if you want them, you need to order them now.
However, on a more positive note, the Framelits Labels Collection Dies become available on the 1st April, along with some other absolutely gorgeous products, including Edgelits Dies and matching embossing folders. Sound exciting, well it is. So while I am always sad to see the end of one catalogue, it is very exciting to see the beginning of another.
Bye for now, Kris.
My New Display Board
I have needed a small display board that is light and portable for a long time and finally got around to making one. I bought a canvas from one of the $2.00 shops and covered it with the Twitterpated Designer Fabric which is being released on the 1st April in the Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue. The fabric is really pretty and pink, very girly. Along with this gorgeous fabric we are also getting some beautiful pleated 3/8″ Satin Ribbon. The ribbon comes in four colours – Pear Pizzazz, Ridinghood Red, Blushing Bride and Baja Breeze – which match the colours in the fabric. So I used this ribbon to decorate the board as well.
I used various other ribbons available in the Idea Book and Catalogue to tie bows onto the intersections of the Satin Ribbon. I also covered some buttons with some of the Twitterpated Designer Fabric and also the Timeless Portrait Fabric. I attached these to the Satin Ribbon intersections using Whisper Whtie Bakers Twine. I also used Whiser White Bakers Twine to add a few other buttons at various intersections. I bought some mini wooden clothes pegs and decorated them using the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper so that I could add cards to the board.
I also attached a couple of flowers that I had previously made from the Timesless Portrait Fabric.
I think it turned out lovely and now I have a great way to show off lots of product as well as a few projects. What do you think?
Bye for now, Kris.
Beachmere Classes
Yesterday I had my first class a a Retirement Resort at Beachmere. I spent a lovely morning with Cindy, Meg, Sandra and Josie (I think I got all the names right). Since it was my first class with these ladies and I wasn’t sure how many ladies would be there, I decided to make the same card but step it up a little each time.
Our first card was a single layer card. We used the flower image from the Upsy Daisy stamp set and the greeting of their choice from the Sincere Salutations stamp set.
Our second card stepped it up a little by punching the greeting and added the Scalloped Oval behind the punched greeting.
On our third card we stamped the image onto a separate piece of Whisper White card stock and added a mat of Poppy Parade. The greeting was again stamped and punched out and added using dimensionals.
We had a lovely time learning to use the stamp-a-ma-jig and getting lots of ink on ourselves. I am looking forward to seeing these ladies every week for at least the next 3 weeks.
Bye for now, Kris.
Sunny Challenge 32
Its the beginning of another challenge at Sunny Challenges and Creations and this week our sketch comes to us from Vicky. As well as using the sketch we are to use Designer Series Paper.
I couldn’t help myself and again reached for the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series paper when making this card. I attached a layer of Very Vanilla card stock to scored and folded Soft Suede card stock. I punched a strip of Soft Suede card stock using the Lace Ribbon Border Punch, attached it behind a piece of Poppy Parade Designer Series Paper and then to the card front. I attached two different patterns from the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series paper to Soft Suede. I stamped the stem from Field Flowers stamp set onto Very Vanilla card stock using Lucky Limeade ink. 
The small flower was stamped onto the image panel using Calypso Coral ink. I did stamp the small solid flower onto scrap paper first to give a lighter impression. The image panel was also attached to Soft Suede card stock. I attached the image panel to the two designer series panels and then wrapped with Lucky Limeade 1/8″ Organdy Ribbon. I added an Everyday Enchantment Printed Designer Brad over the ribbon and then this whole piece was attached to the card front. I stamped the large solid flower onto scrap Very Vanilla card stock, making sure that the solid image was stamped onto scrap paper first to give a lighter impression. I image was cut out and attached to the image panel using SNAIL. I cut Poppy Parade card stock using the Beautiful Butterflies Embosslit and attached one of the butterflies to the card front using dimensionals under the wings and a Mini Glue Dot in the centre of the body.
I truly love how easily you can create a gorgeous card using different pieces of designer paper from the same pack.
Now you need to visit Vicky and Libby to see what they have created to inspire you today. Once you have created your card, scrapbook page or 3d item, pop over the Sunny Challenges and Creations and add your sample to Mr. Linky.
As always I am looking forward to seeing your beautiful creations.
Bye for now, Kris.
Another Christmas photo scrapped
This is the fourth of the six photos that I took down from my wall at Christmas so that I could put up new ones.
I punched the long edge of a strip of Basic Black card stock using the Scallop Trim Border Punch and placed it behind a piece of Rich Razzleberry Designer Series Paper From the Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack. This piece is attached to the left hand side of 12 x 12″ Whisper White card stock. I matted the photo using Basic Black card stock . I printed the details on the computer and then cut them out using one of the new Framelits Labels Collection Dies. I added a Basic Black mat cut with a larger Framelits Labels Collection Die, attached this piece behind the photo and then to the page over the top of the Designer Paper.
I cut Old Olive card stock using the Little Leaves Sizzlit so that I could make a long spray of flowers to go around the photo. I punched Rich Razzleberry card stock using the new Blossom Punch and separated the layers. I punched Whisper White card stock using the 5 Petal Flower Punch, separated the layers and sponged Rich Razzleberry ink onto the edges of the separated pieces. I also cut Rich Razzleberry card stock and Whisper White card stock using the Boho Blossoms Punch. These flowers were also separated and the Whisper White ones sponges with Rich Razzleberry ink. The large flowers were assembled with a Basic Black Flower Brad and the others using Clear Rhinestone Brads. I used snail to attach the leaves and then Mini Glue Dots to attach the flowers over the top.
I love the way the flowers frame Jae’s gorgeous face. I’d love to hear what you think.
Bye for now, Kris.
Double Challenge Birthday
I liked the look of the colour challenge at Just Add Ink this week and teamed it with the sketch challenge at Stamping 411.
I stamped onto Pool Party card stock using Pool Party ink using the largest image from the Extreme Elements stamp set. I wrapped it with Early Expresso 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon and attached it to scored and folded Early Expresso card stock. I stamped “happy birthday” from the Elementary Elegance (Sale-A-Bration) stamp set using Early Expresso ink in the bottom right hand corner. I attached a piece of Island Indigo card stock to the card front using dimensionals. I stamped four of the images from the Extreme Elements stamp set onto Whisper White card using Pool Party, Island Indigo and Early Expresso (which I stamped off once onto scrap paper first) ink. I stamped the image from the Need for Speed stampset using Early Expresso ink onto Whisper White card stock and cut it out. 
I used a blender pen to pick up ink from inside the lid of the Early Expresso ink pad and lightly coloured the car and attached it to the stamped Whisper White card stock. I added an Early Expresso mat which has one edge punched using the Scallop Border Punch to the image panel and then attached it to the Island Indigo panel.
Pretty simple. I’d love to know what you think?
Bye for now, Kris.
A great new site
I just had to share some really exciting news with you all. My downline and friend Shirley has just launched her own Etsy Store. Shirley makes the most amazing earrings and hair decorations, a lot of which use Stampin’ Up! brads. The earrings and hair pins you see here were a birthday gift to me earlier this year but I wasn’t able to share until now. So please have a look at her gorgeous work and maybe grab yourself a lovely gift for someone special.
Bye for now, Kris.
