Welcome To My Blog

Hello and welcome to my crafting blog. If you are new to visiting me, thank you for stopping by! This is my personal space where I talk about the latest creations that I've made using various crafting products.

If you are looking for a commission or inspiration on a particular card or occasion, please scroll down and take a look on the left hand side at the "Labels" column where it will list cards by occasion and by Stampin' Up! stamp sets in alphabetical order for easy viewing. Just click on one of the titles to view the various cards and boxes in your chosen category.

If you would like me to make a specific card for a special someone or occasion, please email me for more details.

Enjoy your stay, and if you have time, please leave a message to let me know you've dropped by :)

Alex

Tuesday 31 May 2011

Next Stampin' Up! Class - 4 June 2011 - Sneak Peeks

I can't believe where the time is flying to, but it's June very soon! That means this Saturday is my next Stampin' Up! Class at my house where the ladies will be making a card and a 3D project using the lovely Sunny Garden DSP.

Below are a few sneak peeks of the project samples that I have used for my class. Based on these, the ladies will create their own version in a different colour combination of Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White.

Sneak Peek 1


Sneak Peek 2


Stop by on Saturday to see the projects in full.

Enjoy your week.

Till then,

Alex

Monday 30 May 2011

Wedding Bells

It's a very special day for a couple that is going to be tieing the knot today in Italy :) Here's the wedding card I made for them:

Wedding Card


Stamps: Occasional Quotes (sentiment inside the card).
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette and Very Vanilla. Speciality Paper - Bridesmaid (retired). Kanban Cardstock - Mink.
Inkpad:
Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Pretty In Pink, Cuttlebug Embosssing Folder - Wedding Marriage, Jewels - Basic Pearls, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Emboss Powder - Gold, Heat Tool, SU Bone Folder. Sentiment on front - Computer generated.
Card Size:
A5.

Thanks for stopping by.

Alex

Saturday 28 May 2011

All-Day Large Card Storage Tote - Earlier Today.

Hi all,

What a lovely day it's been having a few ladies round to make their own personalised Large Card Storage Tote :)

It's been a thoroughly enjoyable day, the ladies have busily made their own totes, my Mum laid on a lovely lunch for us all and we had endless cups of tea all day.

As promised here below is the sneak peek of the Large Card Storage Tote I have made recently with the other ladies finished creations followed:

Large Card Storage Tote




Inkpad: Versamark Stamp Pad (For the beads).
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze and Very Vanilla. DSP: Elegant Soiree.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Round Tab Extra-Large Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Crop-A-Dile, Big Bite, Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon - Chocolate Chip (retired), Taffeta Ribbon - Chocolate Chip (retired), Jumbo Eyelets - Pewter, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Sticky Strip, Double Sided Tape, Stampin' Emboss - Clear, Heat Tool, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Mount board and HP printer paper for the calendar inserts, Velcro Dots and Small pencil.
Card Storage Tote Size:
8" x 8" x 4".

These are the Large Card Storage Totes that the ladies made today, which are stunning:

Janet's


Jen's


June's


Hope you've enjoyed stopping by.

Enjoy your weekend.

Bye for now,

Alex

Thursday 26 May 2011

All-Day Large Card Storage Tote - This Saturday.

Hi all,

Hope you're all well and have been enjoying the lovely weather we've been having recently, despite today's downpour for most of the day that is!

Have been busy preparing for my Large Card Storage Tote Event being held this Saturday at my home where the ladies will make their own personalised tote to house their A5 and A6 cards in the designated months :)

I've been busy making a sample for the ladies to view and perhaps for me to keep! lol.

Here's a sneak peek of it below using a mixture of both retired and current Stampin' Up! goodies.

Large Card Storage Tote


See you on Saturday for the Large Card Storage in full.

Until then, enjoy the rest of your week.

Alex

Saturday 7 May 2011

Stampin' Up! Class - Today

Hi all,

The ladies had a great time playing with more goodies from the newly released Mini Catalogue today :)

Here are the cards in their full glory that the ladies made:

Baby Blossoms Card


Stamps: Baby Blossoms (P.16) and Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess Set P.11)
Cardstock: Peach Parfait and Whisper White.
Inkpad:
Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait and Pear Pizzazz.

Accessories: Big Shot, Modern Label Extra-Large Punch, 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon - Peach Parfait, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size:
A6.

Baby Blossoms Card


Stamps: Baby Blossoms (P.16) and Basic Phrases (P.76)
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze and Very Vanilla.
Inkpad:
Baja Breeze and Pear Pizzazz. Versamark Stamp Pad.

Accessories: Big Shot, Decorative Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Colour Spritzer Tool, Stampin' Write Marker - Crumb Cake, Extra-Large Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, Sponge Dauber, 1/2" (1.3 cm) Seam Binding Ribbon - Crumb Cake, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size:
A6.

Cards together


Stamp sets used today from both Catalogues are:

Baby Blossoms (Mini Catalogue - P.16)


Afterthoughts (Idea Book & Catalogue - Level 1 Hostess Set, P.11)


Basic Phrases (Idea Book & Catalogue - P.76)


Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Until next time...

Alex