A rose by any other name…
When I first joined Stampin’ Up! there was one set in the catalogue that I always loved called Wild Rose. However, I procrastinated, thinking I might not use it enough to justify the cost. When this new catalogue came out with A Rose is a Rose I decided I just had to have it, so I have been having a little play and I am so glad I decided to lash out.
I found a great tutorial for a Flower Pot Pocket Card here posted by Stephanie Luman. This is a great tutorial and the card is very simple to make.
I used the new in-colour Baja Breeze for the flower pot and then I used the Eyelet Border Punch to decorate the lip of the pot. I tied it with the new Satin ribbon which is Kiwi Kiss on one side and Very Vanilla on the other. The ribbon is what holds the pot together. Then I stamped the large rose using Baja Breeze and Pacific Point on Whisper White cardstock three times and cut them out. I stamped the large leaf in Kiwi Kiss stamped off twice for the base leaf image and then overstamped with the first impression in Kiwi Kiss and cut them out. I adhered the flowers and leaves together and then used dimensionals to mount it to the pull out tag so that the flowers would sit over the lip of the pot. I think it is fabulous and I feel justified in buying this set already.
Easter Baskets
As you know cardmaking (and a little scrapbooking) is my passion – a passion which I am lucky enough to share with my eldest daughter Sarah who is also a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. She is a married to a wonderful guy Sean, is a working Midwife and mother to two girls (4 and 1) and a boy (nearly 3) . We hold all our workshops together and last night we prepared for our workshop today which is making a lovely little tote bag and 4 matching cards. We stayed up late chatting as usual and so this morning I am feeling a little worn out.
So today I am posting some little baskets which I made last week 
for my five grandchildren for easter. I found the instructions for them when I was web surfing (I probably need to do less of this and more creating). Anyway I was on Alisa Tilsner’s website and saw a basket which she had made using instructions posted on the web by Monica Gale. The instructions are so easy to follow. I made mine using some of my retired designer paper. They do hold a 100g egg (or thereabouts) but my husband and I decided on these adorable easter bunnies. (We actually took a basket with us when we went shopping for the eggs and must have looked a little funny as we tried different types of eggs and bunnies to fit.)
Now as it happens the yahoo group I belong to (for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators) posts a Make it Monday and this week it was another little basket which is also fantastic for easter. It was posted by Mykeesha Byle and I am sure if you check out her fantastic site you will find the instructions.
I made these baskets using retired designer series paper (I am still waiting on new stock to arrive). My husband and I are going to visit his mother in Evans Head and my parents in Pottsville at the weekend and we are taking our two eldest grandchildren with us. So I made these little baskets for them to give to Nanny, Grandma and Grandfather.
Now just before I go I must make mention (which is overdue) of my youngest daughter Emma. She is married to another fantastic guy Jason and at the moment is a SAHM to a boy (nearly 2) and girl (5 months). Emma has helped me to set up this site and is always available for me to ask questions. I am not very computer savvy but she is fantastic and I can’t thank her enough.
Anyway I am off to make breakfast and do the chores before our lovely ladies arrive for our workshop this afternoon. Did I mention what a fantastic group of ladies our regulars are, we always have such fun and I am certainly lucky to spend time with such lovely people . I have the best job.
New Catalogue
Well after all the hype and excitement the new catalogue is finally released (yesterday actually). I should have posted this yesterday but I spent the day trying to put together my first order. So many things I want and so little money. Oh well. Finally sent through my order and now only have to wait for it to be delivered.
I loved this catalogue from the moment I saw it, lots of lovely new product and the layout and ideas are just fantastic. The cost of this catalogue is still $12.95 and if you would like one then just let me know – or perhaps you would like one for FREE, contact me and I will tell you how.
New Catalogue Almost Here
It’s new catalogue time and I am so excited. Its always sad to see old favourites go, especially the in-colours, but exciting looking forward to acquiring new favourites.
This year Stampin’ Up! gave its demonstrators the opportunity to pre-order a selected range of new products. So I have been having fun trying out the new in-colours and a couple of stampsets which I am sure you will love as much as I do. Did I mention the new in-colours – so yummy – especially Kiwi Kiss (you will probably get sick of seeing this colour).
I made this card using a new Level 2 Hostess Set called Echoes of Kindness – so pretty and fantastic for watercolouring (which I have to practice more).
The front of the card has been trimmed by 1.5cm and then scalloped with the scallop edge punch which is now in the new catalogue. I stamped the Riding Hood Red cardstock with En Francais using Riding Hood Red ink stamping over the inside back as well. Then I sponged the edges. I punched a strip of Kiwi Kiss to match and taped it behind the scalloped edge of the Red Riding Hood cardstock. The flower image is stamped onto watercolour paper and then coloured using blender pens and inks – Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss. Once coloured I mounted onto Kiwi Kiss, wrapped with 5/8″ very vanilla grosgrain ribbon and mounted to the front. My watercolouring leaves a lot to be desired but I love the effect of the card.
The base cardstock for this card is Kiwi Kiss and I have stamped it on the right hand side with the large square image from the set Fresh Cuts. I sponged the edges of the card front with Kiwi Kiss ink as well. I stamped the vine image in Riding Hood Red onto whisper white card and sponged the edges. This piece was then mounted on Riding Hood Red card and 5/8″ very vanilla grosgrain was tied in a bow around the top and mounted to the left hand side of the card front. I stamped “for you” and the small flower onto whisper white card using Riding Hood Red. I cut the flower out with my trusty paper snips and punched the “for you” out using the large oval punch and then sponged the edges. I adhered the flower to the punched oval and then used dimensionals to attach to the right hand side of the card. This card I love.
Just a reminder the next workshop is on the 4th April at 2pm. Please see Classes and Workshops for all the details. Don’t forget places are limited and you need to contact me directly on k.mcintosh1@optusnet.com.au to reserve your place.
Birthday Card
As this is my first post I thought I would show you a birthday card I made for my granddaughter who is turning 1 on the 6th March.
I followed a sketch posted by Mykeesha Byl and I am really happy with the way it turned out. I also tried out the chunky sprinkles from page 15 in the new Summer Mini Catalogue. I think they are fantastic. Anyhow here is the card 
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I used Mellow Moss as my base cardstock and stamped in Mellow Moss with the spotted image.
I stamped the base of the cupcake and the candle image on whisper white using Purely Pomegranate ink and my trusty stamp-a-ma-jig. The icing for the cake was stamped in Pretty in Pink on whisper white which I cut out and then I used my two-way glue pen to adhere the Crystal Iris Chunky Sprinkles. I used stampin’ dimensionals to attach it.
The flowers along the bottom have also had some Chunky Sprinkles added with the two-way glue pen.
The image piece was then mounted on Mellow Moss and Purely Pomegranate and then a larger piece of Pretty In Pink.
I am pretty happy with the way it turned out, what do you think?
Stamping with Kris 