Velvet Meadow Friends - Chain Card Swap J

 Hi there Creators,

Just in case you're new to this Chain Swap (and have missed the other hops I've done)  I joined in from April to August in something called a "Chain Swap".  

The best way I can describe it is Chinese Whispers for cards.  We took turns starting the chain off with our card, whoever starts it sends it to the next person on the list who CASE's it (Copy And Selectively Edit), they then send their card onto the next person and so it continues.  I'm fascinated to see how the beginning and end results turn out, each of these blog posts have links on them to the next person in the chain, so let me know what you think, and make sure you check out the whole round! I'm not going to spoil the surprise by putting anyone else's cards in (partly because I'd have to search through my classroom - or craft room to find them!)🤦‍♀️

If you have come from the previous blogs you'll have seen the progression so far!

Here is my card I created this time using the gorgeous Velvet Meadow paper (so touchy feely🤣) This layout almost gives a window-like look.  Also love this Peaceful Pine Ribbon! all the Stampin' Up! ribbons are invariably soft, and this is not exception, but it also gives such a nice crisp feel to the card.

click on the photo to see all the goodies I used to create this card. (except for Cutest Crew Stamp set that I used but it wouldn't let me load onto the page🤷)  Have to admit it's one of my favourite sets for the sayings in it!

So now, go and check out the others in the chain, I love the variety and inspiration that everyone has gathered from the card that was mailed to them.

Something Saturday - Blend It & Bling It

 Hi There Creators,

Well today we're kind of going back in time!  When I first joined Stampin' Up! the Blender Pens were one of my absolute favourite colouring tools, they come in a pack of 3 and pretty much any waterbased ink/ watercolour pencils, even pastels you can use them with.  

Sunshine Ladybird - Chain Card Swap Hop I

 Hi there Creators,

Just in case you're new to this Chain Swap (and have missed the other hops I've done)  I joined in from April to August in something called a "Chain Swap".  

The best way I can describe it is Chinese Whispers for cards.  We took turns starting the chain off with our card, whoever starts it sends it to the next person on the list who CASE's it (Copy And Selectively Edit), they then send their card onto the next person and so it continues.  I'm fascinated to see how the beginning and end results turn out, each of these blog posts have links on them to the next person in the chain, so let me know what you think, and make sure you check out the whole round!

This is the card I started my round with, I wonder 10 cards later how it will have changed?

For my card I have used Springtime scenes Bundle  (which is sadly now on the last chance list, however it might be worth checking out the individual Springtime Scenes Stamp set and Springtime Scenes dies, as it could be cheaper that way!) along with the Brushed Brass Butterflies,(which have retired and sold out😔) watercolour pencils and blender pens.  Having said that it would work well with any line image stamp set!

So now, go and check out the others in the chain, I love the variety and inspiration that everyone has gathered from the card that was mailed to them.

Stampin' Up! What's Happening In October?

This is a "What's happening" for each month in an effort to Un-inundate you with emails🤣

You should be able to refer to this page when you want to know what's happening in the month, I'll still be sharing any extra last minute surprises that Stampin' Up! add to the calendar, but I hope this will work. I'll do a separate one for my classes!

What's On with Stampin' Up! this month...... (click "read more" to read more!)

• Oh my Goodness there is a Joining Special!

Why would you want to join Stampin' Up?  

Collective 61 Christmas Card Fundraiser

 Hey there Creators

Want to come and make one of each of the new kit cards? raise money for a worthy Charity?  

 Fun, Friendship & Food? (what more could you wish for?)

In that case you need to join in on 31st October 2 - 5pm $35 (includes a raffle ticket, and you will be able to purchase more for $1 each)  Bring school aged kids to help you create, $5 per child

Use the link below to book your spot by 19th October (not sure how the QR code will go in the blog post!)  

 Collective 61 Christmas Card Fundraiser Oct 26

Something Saturday - Diamond Fancy Fold card

 Hi there Creators, 

Today I'm showing you what one of my fabulous team members shared with us at our last Team Zoom, I've converted it to A4 structure and added a little twist😜

I mention a couple of upcoming classes in the video, you can find the details for each if click on these links: 25 Day Advent Calendar Boxes,  Creative Celebration Crew

I believe it's called a Diamond fancy fold card, Chris who was teaching us had no sound, it was kind of like watching Charlie Chaplain (mime artist), and it was so entertaining!  We all managed to complete our cards, so kudos to Chris! 💖🎉

Here's how mine turned out on the night: I used the Luxe Foliage Specialty paper to make this one, you can score this paper for only $9 when you place an order of $125+

The instructions Chris gave us were in inches, and you may or may not know that when I make cards I prefer them to be metric, so of course I had to change it over and reconfigure it, I think I did ok!

Here's my version...... I used the Moonlit Flora Designer Series paper for this one 

In the video I promised the measurements on here, so here goes: you will need:

• A6 base card, fold back the front in 1/2 
• Matching or contrasting cardstock squares 2 of 5.2cm and 2 of 7.4cm squares and a strip 8cm x 3cm scored at 2cm, 4cm & 6cm 
• Designer Series paper: 14.3cm x 10cm, plus 2 of 14.3cm x 5cm, and 2 of 4.5cm and 1 of 7cm

In case you missed the video here it is:

Let me know if you have a go, or what you think of my "twist"

Creative Celebration Crew November In person Class

Hi there Creators

I mention this in my Something Saturday video on 3rd Oct, and do a quick sneak peek, apparently when I asked ChatGPT to create me a flyer for it she created a bit of a stutter at the beginning and gave Creative 2 C's (which I completely missed until after I'd printed a heap. Oh well back to the drawing board!  This class is 5 Christmas Cards and 6 present tags (or potentially you could pop them on a card front) plus you'll end up with all the spare cardstock we haven't used in class, so you can create more at home.  I'm anticipating this will be popular so I've scheduled in 2 days for it,  I've actually used this fabulous bundle: Christmas Crew Bundle  how cute is it? 

Let me know if you have any questions/want to book your spot (check out the details on the flyer)