Card Petal Punch - Frankenstein Box.

Hi all,

Have recently been playing with my Petal Card Extra-Large Double Punch as seen on P.104 which completes two full processes in one punch. It punches once to create the inside score lines and again to cut the outside lines. Because both processes happen simultaneously, you only have to press the punch once and you get double the results!

Not only does it co-ordinate with the Level 2 Hostess stamp set, Cute By The Inch, but there are many great projects using this versatile punch. I decided to follow a tutorial and made a Frankenstein Box. I'm really pleased with it and can't wait to make more of his little friends :) It's perfect for holding a Drumstick inside too so a winner with the kids big and small.

Frankenstein Card Petal Punch Box



Cardstock: Old Olive and Basic Black (Textured).
Inkpad: None.
Accessories: Petal Card Extra-Large Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Bone Folder, Paper Snips. Non-SU: Easy Glue Eyes (7mm), Black Fineliner Pen.
Box Size: 1" x 1-1/2" x 5/8".

Here's what the shape of the punch looks like on P.104 of the Idea Book & Catalogue:


Here's the co-ordinating stamp set that matches on P.12 called Cute By The Inch:


Thanks for stopping by.

Have a good day.

Alex

Thursday already...

Hi all,

Hope you're looking forward to the weekend :) Just wanted to pop by and say "hi" and that I've been busy here making a few commissioned Christmas cards for a lady. Unfortunately, although they're finished, I'm not sure if it's safe to post them here on my blog in case the recipient accidently sees them, so look out for them in December sometime! lol.

I have an upcoming workshop to demo at on Saturday afternoon for a group of ladies at a local craft club, so I'm looking forward to showcasing the new Idea Book & Catalogue and all the goodies I've acquired so far to the ladies ;)

Watch this space after Saturday for a couple of new items I've recently made for the weekend.

Sorry: Change of plan to my original idea that I've striked out above. I have decided that my card kits that I offer in my Wednesday Evening Session will use some of the card layouts from Saturday, so it'll be Thursday at the earliest that I can release peeks of what the ladies saw from the weekend :)

Until then,

Bye for now,

Alex

Contempo Christmas Card

Morning everyone,

Hope you're having a good week so far :) Thought I'd upload another card I made for my Open House Afternoon and before I placed an order for the 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Real Red which would equally look lovely in place of the now retired Gingham Ribbon.

So, here's another Christmas card below using Contempo Christmas stamp set that is available in both clear mount and wood mount on P.25.

Contempo Christmas


Stamps: Contempo Christmas.
Cardstock: Old Olive, Real Red and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Old Olive and Real Red.
Accessories: 3/16" Gingham Ribbon - Red (retired), Stampin' Write Marker - Daffodil Delight, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Have a good day!

Bye for now,

Alex

Baby Tees Wheel

Morning all,

Hope you've had a great weekend and enjoyed the sunshine we had yesterday!

Today I wanted to show you a card that was made with the Baby Tees jumbo wheel that I preordered. It's a fabulous wheel with endless possibilities. Below I used the wheel to create a background pattern on the Whisper White cardstock in Pretty In Pink ink. I then stamped and cut out another babygro out, coloured with a Stampin' Write Marker, covered with Dazzling Diamonds for some extra sparkle and adhered with a dimensional.

Baby Tees Card


Stamps: Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel, P39 and Whimsical Words (SAB 10).
Cardstock: Regal Rose and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Pretty In Pink and Regal Rose. Versamark Stamp Pad.Accessories: Stampin' Around Wheel Guide, Stampin' Around Jumbo Handle, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon - Regal Rose (retired), Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Heat Tool, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: A5.

Thanks for stopping by... enjoy your day.

Bye for now,

Alex

Contempo Christmas Card

Happy Friday!

I'm here with another card :) I wonder if you've been noticing, but I only have two new stamp sets from the new Idea Book & Catalogue so I've been alternating my cards to upload to you, lol.

So, here's another Contempo Christmas card that I've recently made.

Contempto Christmas


Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Cherry Cobbler.
Accessories: Ornament Extra-Large Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Whisper White, Linen Thread, Stampin' Write Markers - Always Artichoke and Cherry Cobbler, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend.

Bye for now,

Alex

Baby Tees - Baby Girl Square Card

Morning all,

Hope you're having a good week so far. Been playing with my Baby Tees jumbo wheel recently and some Dazzling Diamonds and created a very girly/sparkly baby card perfect for the arrival of a little girl. I'm so loving this stamp set, the trouble is I'm making too many baby cards and no one to give them to! lol.

Anyway, enough of my waffle, heres's the card below:

Baby Tees


Stamps: Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel, P39.
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Rose Red and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Pretty In Pink and Rose Red. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Corner Rounder Punch, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Heat Tool, Stampin' Write Marker - Pretty In Pink, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: 5" x 5"

The babygros are really sparkly:


Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.

Alex

Contempo Christmas Card

Hi all,

Okay, so can you believe the nice weather we've had today?!? I hear it's going to pick up and be even warmer by the weekend!

So, thought I'd show you a recent Christmas card I've made for my Open House Afternoon using Contempo Christmas stamp set that is gorgeous, has a matching wheel called Contempo and Ornament Extra-Large Punch. Here it is below:

Contempo Christmas


Stamps: Contempo Christmas (set of 4 stamps, P25) and Season of Joy (set of 8 stamps, P22).
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White. Patterns Designer Series Paper - Old Olive (now retired).
Inkpad: Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive.
Accessories: Ornament Extra-Large Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Linen Thread, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon - Old Olive (now retired), Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Here's the Season of Joy stamp set of 8 stamps as seen on P.22 in the new Idea Book & Catalogue:


Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your evening... I think Apprentice is starting back tonight :)

Bye for now,

Alex

Bundle of Love Tri Shutter Card

Hi all,

Hope you're having a good Tuesday and you're snuggled up inside now. I can't believe how dark it is outside, the nights are sure getting darker earlier :(

Anyway, as you know I preordered Bundle of Love stamp set last month and had a Stampin' Up! Class on Saturday making two different cards with the stamp set. I also showcased some more cards using this stamp set recently at my Open House Afternoon for the launch of the new Idea Book & Catalogue so I thought I'd share with you a card that I made earlier ;) Enjoy!

Tri Shutter Card


The long rectangle panel at the middle top has been left blank to stamp the new baby's name once known.

Stamps: Bundle of Love (set of 16 stamps, P.38).
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Pretty In Pink. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Emboss Powder - White, Heat Tool, Sponge Daubers, Stampin' Write Marker - Pretty In Pink and Blush Blossom, Bone Folder, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper Snips and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size Laid Flat: 12" x 6"

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy your evening.

Alex

Contempo Christmas Card

Happy Monday everyone!

Hope you've had a good weekend and ready for another week :)

Just wanted to upload a new card that I have made recently, it was showcased at my Open House Afternoon on Saturday, and I think this stamp set was a winner with the ladies. What's great, this stamp set can be bought in both wood mount and clear mount - so you have the option to buy in clear mount which is cheaper, more space saving as it comes in a DVD style case BUT still has the high quality rubber that Stampin' Up! are well known for :D

Contempo Christmas


Stamps: Contempo Christmas (set of 4 stamps, P25).
Cardstock: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Olive Olive and Cherry Cobbler.
Accessories: 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Old Olive, Stampin' Write Markers - Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler and Daffodil Delight, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Here's the stamp set as seen in the Idea Book & Catalogue:


Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day.

Alex

Stampin' Up! Open House Afternoon

Hi all,

I'm still on a high from my lovely day yesterday, so much so that I think I've been surviving on adrenaline rather than sleep! lol.

After my Stampin' Up! Class in the morning and my Open House Afternoon from 2pm I finally got in my PJs as soon as my last lady left and I retired to bed and didn't wake up till around 6pm!!! Oops, I guess those late nights are finally catching up with me.

Anyway, yesterday's Class went well and you can see the cards the ladies made in my previous post here.

Yesterday afternoon I had my Open House Afternoon, an event to invite my Stampin' Up! customers/friends over to have a look at the new Idea Book & Catalogue, look at samples I've recently made with new goodies, see a demo from myself and play with new products/colours to create a Make & Take.

It was lovely to see so many women so excited about Stampin' Up! and I think they all had a great time :)

Here's the card I demoed to the ladies below using another new favourite colour of mine: Cherry Cobbler! I have teamed up Dasher along with a Level 3 Hostess stamp set called Occasional Quotes that I was able to purchase earlier last month as a perk of being a Demonstrator. YOU can earn for free for a qualifying workshop.

Dasher With Occasional Quotes Demo


Stamps: Dasher, P.113 and Occasional Quotes (Level 3 Hostess stamp set, P.14).
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Whisper White, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Emboss Powder - White, Heat Tool, Bone Folder, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper Snips and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Here's the Dasher a la carte stamp on the last page of the Idea Book & Catalogue:


The Occasional Quotes Level 3 Hostess stamp set:


Hope you've enjoyed seeing what my ladies got to see yesterday and if you'd like to be invited next time for my next Stampin' Up! Open House Event, get in touch with me.

Have a good day.

Alex

Stampin' Up! Class - Bundle of Love

Hi everyone,

Well today has been a lovely day, a double whammy actually because I had my first Stampin' Up! Class of the new year, and also an Open House Afternoon for my customers to showcase the NEW Idea Book & Catalogue that was released yesterday and a chance to play with new goodies :)

I preordered Bundle of Love from the new Catalogue and wanted to use this for my Stampin' Up! Class. No sneak peeks were allowed on my blog till the 1st October and so I managed to keep the projects a surprise from my ladies until this morning and glad to say, it was a hit! We used the new stamp set and new colours. I must say Baja Breeze is a new favourite colour of mine!

Here are the cards the ladies made earlier today:

Side Side Card - Baby Boy


Stamps: Bundle of Love (set of 16 stamps, P.38), Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel (P.39).
Cardstock: Whisper White and Baja Breeze.
Inkpad: Baja Breeze.
Accessories: Scallop Edge Border Punch, Round Tab Punch, Sponge Dauber, Stampin' Around Jumbo Handle, Crystal Effects, Signo Uni-Ball Gel Pen - White, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: W: 5-7/8" x H: 4".
Card Size when flat: 5-7/8" x 8".


Bundle of Love - Baby Girl Card


Stamps: Bundle of Love (set of 16 stamps, P.38).
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Crumb Cake. Versamark Stamp Pad.
Accessories: 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Whisper White, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Emboss Powder - White, Heat Tool, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Brads - Subtles (Pretty In Pink), Signo Uni-Ball Gel Pen - White, Bone Folder, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Paper Snips and 3D dimensionals.
Card Size: A6.

Here's the Bundle of Love stamp set as seen on P.38 in the new Idea Book & Catalogue:



Here's the Baby Tees Jumbo wheel on P.39


Hope you've enjoyed looking at the cards the ladies made at my morning's Class :) Pop back tomorrow for a peek of what I demoed at my Open House Afternoon today.

If you would like to place an order with me this weekend,
please get in touch and drop me an email.

Enjoy your evening.

Bye for now.
Alex

Contempo Christmas

Good afternoon, what a miserable first day of October!

Well, seeing as it's pouring with rain outside, I don't feel so bad showing you a *cough* Christmas card that I've made recently using a new stamp set from the newly released Idea Book & Catalogue!!!

The stamp set is called Contempo Christmas which is a set of four stamps and co-ordinates lovely with a matching wheel and ornament punch which saves cutting out the bauble by hand!

Here is the card I made using the traditional Christmas colours: Old Olive, Real Red and Whisper White.

Contempo Christmas


Stamps: Contempo Christmas (set of 4 stamps, P25).
Cardstock: Old Olive, Real Red and Whisper White.
Inkpad: Olive Olive.
Accessories: Ornament Extra-Large Punch, 3/16" Corner Small Punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Real Red, Linen Thread, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Bone Folder, Paper Snips and 3D Dimensionals.
Card Size: 4.5" x 4.5".

Here's the Contempo Christmas stamp set as seen on P.25 in the new Idea Book & Catalogue:


Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

See you tomorrow with uploads of the new cards my ladies will be making in tomorrow's Class :)

Bye for now,

Alex