Golden Poppies

Hello everyone!

As you may (or may not) know, I have a lot of commissioned projects that I am working on, which is really keeping me busy! I have got one of them to show you today. I have, as always, asked permission to show it so all's good :)

The brief for this one was to use the 2 photos, poppies and it was for a Golden Anniversary. I did struggle for a while, I think because I was trying to come up with something using red poppies. Then I realised that I needed to forget red, which is when I came up with stamping them in gold Encore, which I think really works, don't you?

I printed the photos in sepia which worked better than colour, then added the 'Mr & Mrs', which is gold embossed onto Vellum cardstock. The Crochet Trim and Gold Sequin Trim are perfectly placed to ground the poppies.

Here is what I used...

Pleasant Poppies Clear-Mount Stamp Set

£12.95

Gold Metallic Encore Pad

£8.95

Versamark Pad

£6.75

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

£3.95

5/8 Inch Crochet Trim Victoria

£6.25

Gold Sequin Trim

£4.50

Brushed Gold A4 Card Stock

£7.25

The customer has received the card and is thrilled with it...so another happy customer! :)

Pleasant Poppies, framed

Morning Saturday Sketchers! And a huge welcome to my newest follower, Allie! I hope you enjoy visiting me from time to time :)

We have a new sketch for you, designed by Debra...isn't it fantastic?!

As soon as I saw this sketch I knew exactly what I was going to do! 

I knew the gorgeous Pleasant Poppies was the perfect stamp for this sketch. I have been delving into framed art and I thought this would be a great sketch to frame, and with the arty feel of this set I knew it would work...not so sure about my colouring though...

I heat embossed the outline in Smoky Slate then coloured the poppies suing Poppy Red (ret.) and Old Olive. I first added colour to a tile and then lifted it off using a blender pen. It gives a softer feel to the colouring. I added a little basic black to the centres of the poppies. The bottom embossed panel is Pretty Print (ret.) and I finished with Real Red Taffeta Ribbon.

Stampin' Up! products I used

Please click on the pictures to find the items directly in my online shop.

I used the Heat Tool to create the outline of this stamp. It has 2 heat settings which is perfect for this sort of embossing as it doesn't warp the card. And here's some fantastic news! The Heat Tool is part of the Weekly Deals this week which means you can order yours for only £19.46...that's almost £6 off!! I ordered a spare one...at that price I couldn't let it go! There are also some lovely Embossing Powders to go with it on the Weekly Deals too...perfect! :)

If you don't want to make your own, this one is available for only £8.50 plus p&p, and I am donating 10% to Help For Heroes. 
The completed frame is 8in x 8in.
To purchase this item, simply drop me a call or email me.

Anyway, I'm off to work this morning so I'lll leave you crafty lot til later!

A CAS sketch for Less Is More

Good morning LIMettes! 

How are you? We are having a bit of an Indian summer here in Bolton, are you? 

Well, on to the challenge at Less is More now, and this week we have a sketch.

Here are my cards...

This first one I've made is using Pleasant Poppies, and I made a frame using 2 framelits. 

The sentiment is from Express Yourself.

This second one is made using Christmas Collectibles and More Merry Messages.

I heat embossed the bauble in gold and the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler. 

I also heat embossed the edges of the circle panel and the card blank to give definition while keeping the card very CAS. I fussy cut the sentiment to overhang the panel.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Stamps - Pleasant Poppies, Express Yourself, Christmas Collectibles, More Merry Messages, 

Ink - Versamark, Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Basic Black

Embossing - Cherry Cobbler, Gold

Framelits - Circles Collection

If you would like to purchase any of the products I have used here, please do visit my online store where you can also be entered into this month's Mystery Hostess club for your chance to win this month's hostess freebies!

Alternatively, please feel free to contact me with your order, or any queries you may have. 

I have enjoyed being guest designer and was very honoured to be asked! Jen is due back next week and I'm sure you'll all be pleased to have her creativity back!

Thanks for stopping by, and see you tomorrow!

More Poppies

Hello!

Here is another card using the gorgeous Pleasant Poppies stamp. For a stamp I wasn't too sure about at first, I am really loving it now!

This time I coloured them in Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke and used some of the Always Artichoke striped paper from the Regals DSP pack.

The ribbon is the lush Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding and the sentiment was computer generated.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Stamp - Pleasant Poppies

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Basic Black

Designer Series Paper - Regals

Punch - Scallop Trim Border 

Ribbon - Seam Binding

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

I Heart Sketches - #21

Partytime Tuesdays - Father's Day

Simon Says Stamp - Father's Day

Love To Create - Father's Day

Totally Gorjuss - Anything Goes With Flowers

Another day at work, missing the gorgeous sunshine...ahh well. I have a fun weekend to look forward to, aside from more work lol!

Have a fab Friday, see you tomorrow!

Remembering Granddad

Hello!

How are you enjoying the sun? I can't get enough! My garden is looking neat and summery, and somehow I'm managing to fit it in amongst work, Keiran and crafting!

Speaking of which, here is a card I made yesterday, which is part of a commission order...

I have used the lovely Pleasant Poppies stamp and stamped and coloured with Poppy Parade, Always Artichoke, Basic Black and Lucky Limeade.

I finished with an Old Olive button.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Designer Series Paper - Brights

Stamp - Pleasant Poppies

Ink - Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Always Artichoke, Lucky Limeade

Ribbon - Seam Binding, Taffeta Ribbon

Tools - Distressing Tool

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

Friday Sketch Challenge - #44

Partytime Tuesdays - Father's Day

Simon Says Stamp - Father's Day

Love To Create - Father's Day

Totally Gorjuss - Anything Goes With Flowers

I'm off to work now...have a lovely day!

Pretty Poppies

Hey all!

Hope you're having a nice week? I am! 

Here is a card made with another one of my new stamps. It's called Pleasant Poppies, but I prefer 'Pretty Poppies' as they really are very pretty!

I stamped mine in Poppy Parade (what else??) and Old Olive inks then coloured them by using one of my blender pens to added soft layers of colour direct from the ink pad. 

Supplies

Cardstock  - Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

Stamps - Pleasant Poppies, Petite Pairs

Ink - Poppy Parade, Old Olive

Punch - Scallop Trim Border

Ribbon - Lucky Limeade Ruffled Edge

If you would like to find out more about the gorgeous Stampin' Up! products, or to order any, please do visit my shop or 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!

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Challenges
Colours and Sketches #26


613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Crafting When We Can - Punches/Dies
Creative Card Crew - Punches/Dies

Thanks for popping by!