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 29 May 2012

Happy Anniversary

This time two years ago, I was celebrating the wedding of some friends.  Here's the card to mark their Wedding Anniversary:

Happy Anniversary



Stamps:  Oval All (P.71) and Cheer & Wishes (Retired).
Cardstock: Very Vanilla.   
Inkpad:
Pear Pizzazz (In Color 2010-2012).
 
Accessories: 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon - Pear Pizzazz (In Color 2010-2012), Scallop Oval Punch, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Manhattan Flower, Stampin' Write Marker - Pear Pizzazz, SU Bone Folder, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig and Dimensionals.
Card Size:
A6.

Thanks for stopping by.

Alex

Friday 25 May 2012

New Home

Finally it's moving day for someone special.  There's not many stamp sets appropriate for a New Home Card, so I have used an old SAB stamp set for this card.  Here it is below:

New Home Card



Stamps:  Good Neighbors (SAB 2010) and So Happy For You (SAB 2011).  
Cardstock: Crumb Cake and Whisper White.   
Inkpad:
Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Crumb Cake, Rose Red, Melon Mambo, Regal Rose and Pretty In Pink.

Accessories: Linen Thread (retired), Postage Stamp Punch (Spring Mini Catalogue), Heart To Heart Punch, SU Bone Folder and Stamp-A-Ma-Jig.
Card Size:
A6.

Thanks for stopping by.

Alex

Happy Birthday

Hi all,

Hope you've had a good week and looking forward to the weekend :)  Here's a card I've made recently for a friend who loves Concord Crush:

Happy Birthday


Stamps:  Oval All (P.71) and Happy Moments (SAB 2010). 
Cardstock: Concord Crush and Whisper White.   
Inkpad:
Concord Crush (In Color 2010-2012).
 
Accessories: 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon - Concord Crush (In Color 2010-2012), Scallop Oval Punch, Bigz Die - Top Note, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Manhattan Flower and Perfect Polka Dots, Stampin' Write Marker - Concord Crush, SU Bone Folder, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig and Dimensionals.
Card Size:
A6.

Thanks for stopping by.

Alex

Thursday 24 May 2012

Happy Anniversary

Today is my brother's Wedding Anniversary.  Here's the card below:

Happy Anniversary


Stamps:  Oval All (P.71) and Cheer & Wishes (Retired).
Cardstock: Very Vanilla.   
Inkpad:
Blushing Bride (In Color 2010-2012).
 
Accessories: 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon - Blushing Bride (In Color 2010-2012), Scallop Oval Punch, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Manhattan Flower, Stampin' Write Marker - Blushing Bride, SU Bone Folder, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig and Dimensionals.
Card Size:
A6.

Thanks for stopping by.

Alex

Sunday 20 May 2012

Next Stampin' Up! Class - Saturday 2 June

The next Stampin' Up! Class is on Saturday 2 June.  Sneak Peeks to follow in due course.

If you are local and fancy coming along, please contact me.

Bye for now,

Alex

Saturday 12 May 2012

Today's Stampin' Up! Class

Hi all,

Today's class was all about the Owl Punch :)  It's a new addition to my Stampin' Up! stash and it has many possibilities, not just an owl!

Until the other day, I had not really used my brayer to it's full potential, the only time I had used it was to cover some Whisper White cardstock in Blush Blossom for a wedding card here.  For this class my ladies used four different colours to create a sunset.

Here are the two cards below:

Card One
  

Stamps: Sincere Salutations (P.82).
Cardstock: Real Red, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White.  DSP - Soft Subtles Collection. 
Inkpad:
Night of Navy.
 
Accessories: Decorative Lable Punch, Owl Builder Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Stampin' Write Journaler, SU Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Card Size:
A6. 

Card Two


Stamps: Oval All (P.71).
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black and Whisper White.   
Inkpad:
Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, More Mustard and Cherry Cobbler.
 
Accessories: Owl Builder Punch, Bird Builder Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Daffodil Delight, SU Bone Folder, Post-It Note and Dimensionals. 
Card Size: A6. 

Cards together:


Enjoy your weekend.

Alex

Friday 11 May 2012

Stampin' Up! Class - Sneak Peeks

Hi all,

It's been a busy week here, so apologies for the latest of sneak peeks.  Enjoy below:

Sneak Peek 1


Sneak Peek 2
 

See you tomorrow with the projects in full. 

Until then,

Alex