Wishing You Better...

Hi there,

I made a Get Well card recently to wish someone a speedy recovery!  Hope she likes the card :)

Patterned Occasions

 

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy your day.

Alex

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

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

Trendy Trees - Thanks So Much.

Hi all,

Recently been attending a lovely craft group and got to play with their Stampin' Up! stash that they've acquired through my Workshops :) Decided to stamp up "Trendy Trees" as it's a stamp set I'm eagerly awaiting to buy this weekend, so thought I'd make a small card with some of the images I stamped up the other day.

Trendy Trees


The cardstock base looked a bit bare, so decided to use a stamp from "Seeing Spots" stamp set as it was a close match to the style from "Trendy Trees". I versamarked this on the base cardstock to create a watermark background. If I had the Trendy Trees stamp set, I would have done this with the circular stamp from this set.

Stamps: Trendy Trees and Seeing Spots.
Cardstock: Close To Cocoa, Whisper White. Designer Series Paper - Cottage Wall.
Inkpad: Old Olive and Close To Cocoa. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Sponge Dauber, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Card Size: 4x4.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day.

Alex

All In One Box - Baby Boy.

Hi all,

Can you believe it's Thursday already? I've been busy making a few things and thought I'd upload another box for you. I'm loving these cute All In One Boxes, and with the many colours, wheels, stamps, cardstock and Designer Series Papers you can choose from, the possibilities of creating a different one each time are plenty!

Here's a baby version for someone to put a pair of socks, dummy or something else small in.

All In One Box


Stamps: In The Stars, All For Friends (Level 2 Hostess Set), Nursery Letters Jumbo Wheel.
Cardstock: Mellow Moss, Bashful Blue and Very Vanilla.
Inkpad: Mellow Moss. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Scallop Edge Border Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Stampin' Around Wheel Guide, Stampin' Around Jumbo Handle, Sponge Dauber, Taffeta Ribbon - Very Vanilla, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Dimensionals.
Box Size: 2-2/8" x 2-2/8" x 3-2/8".

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day.

Alex

Today's Workshop - Crazy For Cupcakes

Hi everyone,

Hope your weekend has started off well :) My ladies came today and made two cute projects using Crazy For Cupcakes stamp set. The card was totally inspired and CASEd from this lady here, who has kindly allowed me to use for the workshop today :)

As soon as I saw the cute Sweet Shop looking design, I just knew I had to use the Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper as there's two sheets of stripey designs perfect for the shop awning. From there, how could I not use Rich Razzleberry matching cardstock??? Isn't it lovely... this colour will be added to our Colour Collection - Brights in October's new Idea Book & Catalogue.

Have had Crazy For Cupcakes stamp set for a while, and haven't yet demonstrated this in a workshop setting, so thought it was about time. Cupcakes are so adorable and they have a lovely wheel called Cupcakes to match :) The ladies had a great time colouring in the cupcakes with pastels (Poppin' Pastels Technique), Stampin' Write Markers and Stampin' Glitter - I finally christened my Fine Cosmo Glitter that I've had for ages!

So, enough of my waffle, here's the projects in full:

Crazy For Cupcakes Card:


Stamps: Crazy For Cupcakes.
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum, Whisper White. Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper (12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs - only available while supplies last).
Inkpad: Rich Razzleberry.
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Versamarker, Sponge Dauber, Stampin' Pastels - Chocolate Chip, Stampin' Write Marker - Bashful Blue, Real Red, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, Fine Cosmo Glitter - Orchid, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6

Crazy For Cupcakes All In One Box:


Stamps: Crazy For Cupcakes.
Cardstock: Old Olive and Whisper White. Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper (12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs - only available while supplies last).
Inkpad: Old Olive.
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Taffeta Ribbon - Whisper White, Versamarker, Sponge Dauber, Stampin' Pastels - Chocolate Chip, Stampin' Write Marker - Real Red, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, Fine Cosmo Glitter - Orchid, Paper Snips, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder and Dimensionals.
Box Size: 2-2/8" x 2-2/8" x 3-2/8".

Crazy For Cupcakes Card & All In One Box Together:


Hope you liked the projects we made today. Have a great day and enjoy the weather!

Bye for now,

Alex

Circle Of Friendship - Thank You

Hi all,

Hope you're loving the warm weather we're still having and have plans to be outside this weekend in the sunshine :)

Thought I'd show you a recent Thank You card I made using the very neglected stamp set of mine called "Circle of Friendship". I think I can count on one hand how many times I've used this set, but I hope I'll make more cute cards with it soon.

Circle of Friendship


Stamps: Circle of Friendship, Polka Dot Background Stamp.
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Mellow Moss, Certainly Celery and Whisper White.
Inkpad: So Saffron.
Accessories: Gingham Ribbon - Moss, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Bone Folder and Sponge Dauber.
Card Size: 4x4

Thanks for stopping by and be back tomorrow to reveal the Workshop projects :)

Until then,

Alex

Boo Bear - Happy 7th Birthday

Happy Thursday!

Today is a special girl's birthday who turns 7 :) Her favourite colours are pink and purple, so I've created a birthday card that I *hope* she'll like.

Boo Bear Birthday Card


Stamps: Family Accessories and Typeset Numbers.
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Almost Amethyst and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Almost Amethyst and Pretty In Pink.
Accessories: Stampin' Pastels - Close To Cocoa, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, SU Bone Folder and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Enjoy your day.

Bye for now,

Alex

Greenhouse Garden With En Francais

Hi all,

In a little while I have my monthly Stampin' Up! workshop, so I'm looking forward to seeing my ladies for another exciting couple of hours of stamping and chatting and will be back later to reveal the sneak peeks in full :)

Until then, as promised, I'll leave you here with another card I've recently made using "Greenhouse Garden" with a favourite background stamp called "En Francais" and a couple of circle punches.

Here it is:

Greenhouse Garden With En Francais


Stamps: Greenhouse Garden, En Francais Background Stamp.
Cardstock: Cameo Coral, Certainly Celery, Mellow Moss and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Mellow Moss, Cameo Coral and Regal Rose.
Accessories: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

See you later,

Alex

Greenhouse Garden Mother's Day Card

Hi all,

Yay: We're half way there till the weekend :) Here's another upload for you to hopefully inspire you with. This card can be useful for any occasion, just change the sentiment stamped at the bottom. Decided to use my Greenhouse Garden stamp set teamed up with some punches for a Mother's Day card.

Greenhouse Garden Mother's Day Card



Stamps: Greenhouse Garden, Occasional Greetings (sentiment).
Cardstock: Confetti White (base), Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink.
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon - Regal Rose, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig and SU Bone Folder.
Card Size: A6.

Enjoy your day and be back tomorrow with another card.

Alex

Treat Pouch

Hi all,

Hope you're all having a good Monday so far and you've all managed to get into work what with the snow and all.

Decided to have a play with my Love You Much stamp set today and after seeing Monica's video on a Treat Pouch I couldn't resist. It won't be long before Valentines Day is upon us so thought I'd make a start!

Really pleased with my first try at this and hope to make a few more in time.

Love You Much Treat Pouch


Love You Much Treat Pouch Close Up
(Layering the stamped images)


Stamps: Love You Much.
Cardstock: Hostess Level 1 - Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper III - Rose Red. Cardstock in Ruby Red and Whisper White.
Ink Pad: Ruby Red.
Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers - Cameo Coral, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Rhinestone Brads - Clear Circle, Grosgrain Ribbon - White (Coloured with Cameo Coral Marker Pen), Cello Bag, 3D dimensionals and Bone Folder.
Pouch Size: Approximately 4"x3.5".
Contents: Couldn't resist some Cherries in Kirsch Liqueur :)

Thanks for stopping by.

Alex

Another week...

Hi all,

It's Monday yet again, the weeks are really flying by and it's not too long till it's Christmas!

I recently had a birthday card to make for a special girl and was told that she loved Build A Bear. So with this in mind, and with her favourite colours, the card below is what I came up with:



Stamps: Typeset Numbers (retired).
Cardstock: Lovely Lilac, Pretty In Pink and Whisper White.
Ink Pad: Pretty In Pink.
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - Pretty In Pink, Sponge Dauber, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig and Dimensionals.

NON-SU: Cuttlebug Embossing Folders - Happy Birthday and Swiss Dots. Sentiment is computer generated. Go Kreate Die Cut - Boo Bear.
Card Size: A5.

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day!

Alex

Passion For Promarkers Challenge

Hi all,

Hope you're well and having a good week so far. I recently christened some of my cute Magnolia stamps that I bought *cough* back in December, and thought I'd use my Promarkers and give them a go with these cards.

I made two cards recently, in two different colour combos for a couple of friends and thought I'd post them now that it's safe to do so :) Thank you Aimes for suggesting I enter the first one in the Passion For Promarkers Challenge - Week 14 - A Passion For Purple, good idea!

I really enjoyed using this new stamp of mine and can't wait to stamp and colour more in the near future. Hope you like:



Stamps: Hostess Level 1 - Best Yet, Simply Said. Non-SU: Magnolia "Standing Fall Tilda".
Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White, Pixie Pink, Close To Cocoa and Chocolate Chip.
Ink Pad: SU Almost Amethyst and Close To Cocoa. Versamark Stamp Pad and Memento Tuxedo Black.
Accessories: SU Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch. Promarkers in various colours. Paper Shapers - Large Corner Rounder Punch.

Have a good day.

Bye for now,

Alex

Another Week...

Hi all,

It's another week gone by since my last blog post. It's been a very hectic week this week, so apologies for not being able to do any blogging. I can however, show off my sneak peeks that I posted earlier :)

Remember I mentioned that my Mum's friends son and wife had a baby. Here is the card I sent them:


I also made a matching box so that I could fit in some little socks in, but unfortunately, when I bought the little socks there was so much card/packaging, they were unable to fit and I was short of time, so I couldn't make another box :( I'm sure I'll make a use for this box another time:


Have a good weekend.

Bye for now,

Alex

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day for my American friends!

Well what a lovely morning I've had. Had my Stampin' Up! Workshop today and we made some beautiful cards using "Seeing Spots" as the main stamp set along with "Schoolbook Serif Alphabet" to make the "Hello" card. The ladies were fantastic and enthusiastic as always and I hope they had a lot of fun today. Here are the cards that we made in their full glory:

Seeing Spots Workshop


All products used are Stampin' Up! and are available to order through me.

Cards Left to Right:

Stamps: Seeing Spots and Schoolbook Serif Alphabet.
Cardstock: Regal Rose, Pretty In Pink and Whisper White.
Ink Pads: Regal Rose and Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Taffeta Ribbon - Pretty In Pink.

Stamps: Seeing Spots.
Cardstock: Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery and Whisper White.
Ink Pads: Apricot Appeal and Certainly Celery.
Accessories: 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Certainly Celery, 1 3/8"Circle Punch, 1 1/4"Circle Punch, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Heat Tool and Brads - Soft Subtles.

This card was inspired and CASED from SCS.
Stamps: Seeing Spots.
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Cameo Coral and Very Vanilla.
Ink Pads: Choclate Chip, Cameo Coral and Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Taffeta Ribbon - Chocolate Chip, Tag Punch and Small Tag Punch.

Enjoy your day and be back later with the Wedding commission.

Bye for now,

Alex

Happy Easter Sunday

Hi all,

Hope you have a lovely Easter Sunday today.

Just a quick post to show you what I made recently for when visitors come by. I prettied up a glass jar that was my Nan's with Stampin' Up! accessories. Inside are little Thornton's foiled covered chocolate eggs, mmmmmm, unfortunately, some have already been eaten!

Here it is, inspired by the current Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalogue:


Happy Easter everyone, don't over do the choccies today :)

Be back later with full pictures of the earlier sneak peeks.

Alex

Big Hello Kitty Fan :)

Hi all,

WOW: Been a busy week here. What with news from Stampin' Up! about a Chipboard Offer and a Mini on the way in April :)

Anyway, I've had a little time to make a birthday card for someone special and thought I'd upload it here for you all to see. You might not know, but I'm a huge Hello Kitty fan. Have been since I could talk lol. Well luckily for me, the birthday girl is a Hello Kitty fan too, so I made this card especially for her.

Thank you Steph for sending me the Hello Kitty die cuts :) Below is a card and pillow pouch box using all Stampin' Up! cardstock, ink pads, stamps and ribbon.


Hope you're all well. I'll post back another time with the recipe.

Bye for now,

Alex