Cute baby easel card!

Good morning!

Today I'm going to show you a card I made a while ago for a customer order.

I used the very cute Baby We've Grown set (only available to order until June 1st) for the cute little shoes, and an old, retired set for the two sentiments. I die cut the sentiment panel using one of the Apothecary Accents Framelits, and used Sweet Dreams DSP and some Blushing Bride Chevron Ribbon to make it 'girly'!

To create the stamping on the name, I first die cut the Little Letters and lined them up against a straight line...I used my Grid Paper for this. I then stamped onto the letters, then onto the card panel. I lined up the letters with the base stamping and popped them up on Dimensionals. This was a really subtle way to make the new baby's name the main focus of the card.

What are your plans for today? We don't have any yet, but I'm sure it will involve a day out somewhere!

Have a good one, whatever you're doing!

A manly notebook...

Good morning!

I had a play with my brand new Blendabilities last night, but I didn't get chance to make it into anything so watch this space!

For now, here is a notebook I made just before the new catalogue came out...

I used a piece of the This 'n That DSP and stuck it front and back. I then randomly stamped cogs from Clockworks all over it in Basic Gray.

The bookplate was Jen's idea...I die cut 2 of the shapes from the Apothecary Accents and cut our the middle. I then heat embossed the top one by pressing it into Versamark and covering with Pewter Stampin' Emboss. I added 2 tiny brads and stuck it down using Dimensionals on the bottom and sides only. 'Notes' was stamped using the Simply Serif Alphabet onto Crumb cake, then slipped inside the frame from the top, so it can be removed and changed, if wished.

I loved making this and I'm very chuffed with it! Man things can be so hard to make can't they?!

So back to the Blendabilities...come back over the weekend and see what I eventually made with this...

A friend accepts us for who we are...

Good morning all and welcome to Bonnie, my newest follower! I am honoured that she has chosen to follow me as I am an admirer of her work! :)

I had a wonderful, if ridiculously hectic weekend, with a stall at a ladies lifestyle event, then helping Sarah out with her Stampin' Up! stall at The Great British Craft Fair in Bolton! Both were extremely enjoyable and I hope to repeat the experiences in the future!

So one of the items I made for my stall was another Stampin' Framed, and it sold on the evening to a lovely lady named Jane, who has also ordered one of my inspiration tins as a 'comment' tin for her Vintage Secret Tea Parties...don't they sound like fun?!

This one is again stamped and heat embossed with Pewter Stampin' Emboss (now reduced to just £2.96!). The quote is from Feels Goods and the flower is from Flowering Flourishes, stamped in Pacific Point. Isn't it a fab quote?

I die cut the panel with one of the Apothecary Accents Framelits and paper pierced the edges using the Paper Piercing Essentials pack, before mounting onto Pacific Point dotty DSP. I finished with butterflies from Papillon Pot pourri, which were punched using both matching punches and some Basic Rhinestone Jewels.

Here's what I used...

Feel Goods Clear-Mount Stamp Set

£17.95

Papillon Potpourri Clear-Mount Stamp Set

£13.95

Pewter Stampin' Emboss Powder

£3.95

Flowering Flourishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set

£17.95

Versamark Pad

£6.75

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

£4.95

Elegant Butterfly Punch

£14.25

Bitty Butterfly Punch

£14.25

Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies

£20.95

Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack

£7.25

Brights Designer Series Paper Stack

£19.50

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

£4.50

I'm back at work today after a week off, but at least we'll be back into some sort of a routine!

Have a fab Monday!

A commissioned 90th

As you know, I have had a lot of commissions to make lately, and here is another one of them...

I have used my 'go to' most favourite paper ever, Twitterpated, and the Flower Shop stamp and Pansy Punch bundle.

The sentiment was computer printed and cut out using a Framelit from the Apothecary Accents set.

Supplies

Designer Paper - Twitterpated

Stamp - Flower Shop

Punch/Dies - Pansy Punch, Apothecary Accents, Typeset Alphabet Bigz

If you would like to buy any of the products I have used here, or in any of my projects, please do click through to my online shop using the link on my sidebar.

I am starting a new Stampers 6 club in January, just in time for the new Sale-a-Bration promotion, where you will receive free products for every £45 spend! If you would like to know more about Stampers 6, you can read about it here, or feel free to contact me with any queries.

I am entering my card into this challenge...

Sweet Sunday - #197

Thank you for popping by today. I hope you have a great day and see you tomorrow!

C6 Box Envelope for UK sized cards!

Good morning!

Did you see my midnight post? If you did, you'll know all about the brilliant new Envelope Punch board. I promised to show you a fab project using this wonderfully versatile tool, and here it is.

This box envelope is the perfect size for UK standard C6 envelopes and cards.

I made these 4 cards to fit in mine, with 4 envelopes, but I reckon it would take 6, depending how much embellishment you put on them.

I have kept them quite simple and along the same theme, but they are very classy and elegant I think.

Supplies
Cardstock - Pool Party, Whisper White
Designer Paper - Winter Frost, Silver Glimmer Paper
Stamps - More Merry Messages, Warmth & Wonder (hostess)
Ink - Encore Silver, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Versamark
Embossing - Pool Party Stampin' Emboss
Ribbon - Silver Ribbon 
Framelits - Ovals Collection, Labels Collection, Apothecary Accents
Other - Dazzling Details Silver Sparkle
Tools - Envelope Punch Board, Simply Scored, Heat Tool

I have made my first video tutorial for this great little box... 

 I hope you find it useful...let me know what you think!

Have a lovely Friday!

Strawberry Slush Birthday for my Mum!

Hello!
First things first, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to my newest follower, Sid. I hope you enjoy my blog! 

Did you all have a nice weekend? I was working for most of it, but I still managed to make this card, which is for my Mum's birthday tomorrow. (Don't worry, she doesn't look at my blog!)

I have used my new stamp set, Apothecary Art, which is one of the 25% off sets, now only £18.71 for a two pack stamp set! You can buy it here.

I stamped the image in Smoky Slate then coloured the flowers and leaves with Primrose Petals and Old Olive. I stamped a second image panel and raised it up on the base image. The paper is Strawberry Slush from the In Colour 2013/15 DSP stack. I finished with Strawberry Slush Ruffle Stretch Ribbon and a little bit of bling.

Today is your last chance to get your discounted stamps so don't miss out! You can order yours here. 

Challenges

The Paper Players - #169

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

I hope the predicted storm doesn't cause any damage where you are. Stay safe. Even better, stay in and craft! 

Marry Me...In Spain!

Here is another commissioned wedding card that has been winging it's way to very sunny Barcelona for a couple who got married on Saturday...I think it is now safe to post a picture!

I have used my favourite wedding stamp set, Marry Me...I wish it hadn't retired! I also used some of the retired Designer Series paper too and the Elegant Lines EF...Why do good things have to go?!

I did use some current products too though! Adorning Accents Border EF and the sentiment is cut using one of the Framelits from the Apothecary Accents collection.

As usual, I made a personalised box for the card too...it's a nice finishing touch :)

Challenges

Stamping Sensations - Sketch

I'm off to visit an old school friend and my parents today and tomorrow, but I may be able to post a little something for you still. The sun is back out so hopefully it will hang around again! :)

Marry me!

Hello!
Here is another one of the commission cards I've been working on...

This is almost entirely made from retired SU! products....I bet you have some that need using up too? The only current item is the Apothecary Accent Framelit I used to cut the sentiment!

A short and sweet post from me today...I hope to be somewhat back to normal next week! 

Challenges
Tuesday Morning Sketches - #207


Ok, I'm off! Have a lovely Sunday! :)

Last One!

Hello!

Here is my final card from my big commission order.

I have used Serene Silhouettes again, this time stamped onto a panel cut using the Apothecary Accents Framelits.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Designer Paper - Neutrals, Parkers Patterns

Stamp - Serene Silhouettes

Ink - Basic Black

Framelits- Apothecary Accents

Embossing - Woodgrain EF

Other - Paper Piercing Essentials Pack

If you would like to find out more about the gorgeous Stampin' Up! products, or to order any, please do contact me and I will be happy to help!

I also hold Stampin' Up! parties and workshops, so if you would like to find out more, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Challenges

Seems A Little Sketchy - #41

Totally Papercrafts - Punches and Dies

Thanks for stopping by today :)