Hi all,
Well hope you're well and tucked up warm inside :) The nights are drawing in and I can't believe it's not long and it'll be December!
Been recently prepping for my next Stampin' Up! Class which is being held next weekend, Saturday 3 December, so if you fancy coming along, please let me know.
Here are some sneak peeks of what the ladies will be making next Saturday:
Sneak Peek 1
Sneak Peek 2
See you next weekend for the projects in full.
Bye for now,
Alex
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
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
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Ruby Wedding Anniversary
Hi all,
Recently Mum asked me to make a Ruby Wedding Anniversary card for her. Based on the one previously here, I decided to keep the layout the same and just changed the colour combo. Here it is below:
Ruby Wedding Anniversary Card
Cardstock: Real Red and Whisper White. Speciality DSP - Bride (retired).
Inkpad: Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Big Shot, Bigz L Die - Fun Flowers, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Whisper White, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Real Red, Stampin' Emboss Powder - Clear, Heat Tool, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.
Thanks for stopping by.
Bye for now,
Alex
Recently Mum asked me to make a Ruby Wedding Anniversary card for her. Based on the one previously here, I decided to keep the layout the same and just changed the colour combo. Here it is below:
Ruby Wedding Anniversary Card
Cardstock: Real Red and Whisper White. Speciality DSP - Bride (retired).
Inkpad: Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Big Shot, Bigz L Die - Fun Flowers, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Whisper White, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Real Red, Stampin' Emboss Powder - Clear, Heat Tool, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.
Thanks for stopping by.
Bye for now,
Alex
Monday, 14 November 2011
Happy Birthday Dad
Hi all,
Today is my Dad's birthday, so here's a card I whipped up below using DSP and a couple of punches along with the alphabet dies. This card was CASEd and inspired by this one here.
Happiest Birthday Wishes
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes, (Hostess Stamp set, P.8).
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Whisper White and YoYo Yellow (retired). DSP - Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist and Real Red.
Inkpad: Night of Navy.
Accessories: Big Shot, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Stampin' Write Marker - Basic Grey, Decorative Label Punch, Blossoms Petal Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week.
Alex
Today is my Dad's birthday, so here's a card I whipped up below using DSP and a couple of punches along with the alphabet dies. This card was CASEd and inspired by this one here.
Happiest Birthday Wishes
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes, (Hostess Stamp set, P.8).
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Whisper White and YoYo Yellow (retired). DSP - Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist and Real Red.
Inkpad: Night of Navy.
Accessories: Big Shot, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Stampin' Write Marker - Basic Grey, Decorative Label Punch, Blossoms Petal Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A5.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week.
Alex
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Happiest Birthday Wishes
Hi all,
Thought I'd share with you a card I recently made for a good customer of mine. I decided to use the lovely Hostess stamp set, Happiest Birthday Wishes and teamed it up with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. Have a great day Janet!
Happiest Birthday Wishes
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes, (Hostess Stamp set, P.8).
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Regal Rose.
Accessories: Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Pretty In Pink, Jewels - Basic Pearls, Sticky Strip, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.
Here's a close up picture of those mini pearls:
Hope you like,
Alex
Thought I'd share with you a card I recently made for a good customer of mine. I decided to use the lovely Hostess stamp set, Happiest Birthday Wishes and teamed it up with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. Have a great day Janet!
Happiest Birthday Wishes
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes, (Hostess Stamp set, P.8).
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Regal Rose.
Accessories: Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Square Lattice, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Pretty In Pink, Jewels - Basic Pearls, Sticky Strip, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.
Here's a close up picture of those mini pearls:
Hope you like,
Alex
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Stampin' Up! Class - today
Hi all,
Today was November's Stampin' Up! Class. This is the first time we've got together to make things out of the new Idea Book & Catalogue.
So, here are the projects that the ladies made today using Tags Til Christmas stamp set and the lovely Mini Milk Carton Die twice to create this great little box!
Diamond Fold Card
Stamps: Tags Til Christmas, P.24 and Season of Joy, P.25.
Cardstock: Real Red, Old Olive and Very Vanilla.
Inkpad: none.
Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers - Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and Real Red, Decorative Label Punch, Small Oval Punch, Sponge Dauber, Shimmer Paint - Champagne Mist, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: tbc.
Mini Milk Carton Box
Stamps: Tags Til Christmas, P.24 and Season of Joy, P.25.
Cardstock: Old Olive, Real Red and Whisper White(I used Whisper White by accident, should be Very Vanilla to match the Diamond Fold Card).
Inkpad: Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Bigz L Die - Mini Milk Carton, Scallop Square Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Old Olive, Sponge Dauber, Shimmer Paint - Champagne Mist, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Box Size: tbc.
Projects together:
Here is the Tags Til Christmas stamp set used for these projects from the new Idea Book & Catalogue:
Tags Til Christmas, P.24
Sizzix Bigz L Die - Mini Milk Carton, P.123
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Alex
Today was November's Stampin' Up! Class. This is the first time we've got together to make things out of the new Idea Book & Catalogue.
So, here are the projects that the ladies made today using Tags Til Christmas stamp set and the lovely Mini Milk Carton Die twice to create this great little box!
Diamond Fold Card
Stamps: Tags Til Christmas, P.24 and Season of Joy, P.25.
Cardstock: Real Red, Old Olive and Very Vanilla.
Inkpad: none.
Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers - Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and Real Red, Decorative Label Punch, Small Oval Punch, Sponge Dauber, Shimmer Paint - Champagne Mist, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: tbc.
Mini Milk Carton Box
Stamps: Tags Til Christmas, P.24 and Season of Joy, P.25.
Cardstock: Old Olive, Real Red and Whisper White(I used Whisper White by accident, should be Very Vanilla to match the Diamond Fold Card).
Inkpad: Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Bigz L Die - Mini Milk Carton, Scallop Square Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Old Olive, Sponge Dauber, Shimmer Paint - Champagne Mist, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Paper Snips and SU Bone Folder.
Box Size: tbc.
Projects together:
Here is the Tags Til Christmas stamp set used for these projects from the new Idea Book & Catalogue:
Tags Til Christmas, P.24
Sizzix Bigz L Die - Mini Milk Carton, P.123
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Alex
Next Stampin' Up! Class - 5 November 2011 - Sneak Peeks
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Hi all,
Just passing by with the details of the next Stampin' Up! Class which will be on Saturday 5 November. Unfortunately, October's Class wasn't to be, so I have carried forward the projects for October's Class for the class in November.
The ladies will play with new goodies from the Catalogue to make a couple of items for Christmas, see sneak peeks below:
Sneak Peak 1
Sneak Peak 2
If you're local and would like to come along for a couple of hours on Saturday 5 November to make some goodies for Christmas, please get in touch with me by email as I have one space available.
Bye for now,
Alex
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Happy Birthday Brother
Morning all,
Today is my brother's birthday and he's a golf fan, so what better way to celebrate his birthday than to make a card that shows his favourite past time.
Happiest Birthday Wishes
Front View
Side View
Inside View
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (P.8 - Hostess Set), Heard From The Heart (P.74) and Penny Black - Missed You!
Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Basic Black. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Emboss Powder - White, Heat Tool, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive.
Card Size: A5.
Thanks for passing by, hope you like the card.
Bye for now,
Alex
Today is my brother's birthday and he's a golf fan, so what better way to celebrate his birthday than to make a card that shows his favourite past time.
Happiest Birthday Wishes
Front View
Side View
Inside View
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (P.8 - Hostess Set), Heard From The Heart (P.74) and Penny Black - Missed You!
Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Basic Black. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Emboss Powder - White, Heat Tool, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive.
Card Size: A5.
Thanks for passing by, hope you like the card.
Bye for now,
Alex
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