Celebration of Tags

 Hi there Creators,

I've been waiting ages, but finally this stamp set has arrived and it's every bit as cute as I expected it to be! So of course I had to play with it.......

First up I stamped all the images using Black Stazon (they come in strips of 3 to match the dies) and cut them out with the big joined together die.  Then got to work creating cards with them, I ended up with 5 cards in the end, Oh and I've just realised I forgot to take photos of the insides, bother!

This first one didn't get anything on the inside, I stamped the tag up, then debated what I could do to lessen the impact of the white card, and came up with the idea of inking the little label then stamping it a few times without reinking, and repeating till the card was covered sufficiently.  I'm quite pleased with the effect I got!

 

This second card is such a fun kid card, you might recognise it from my previous post on Global Design Project #264.  I've tied the ribbon at the end, then threaded on each tag, and tied it in between the tags, added some dots using my sponge dauber, and I didn't realise the little 'bitty' stamp was actually confetti until I stamped it (I thought it was just splotches) lol

I don't make many wedding cards, so this was kind of cool to make a nice simple wedding card  I've embossed the background card with one of the Meadow Moments embossing folders, then added a bit of gold twine to the tag and coloured in the rings. Inside this one I used the Congratulations tag that I'd stamped in the black stazon, and die cut out.

  This next one was actually the first one I made as I think the whale is so cute!, and it ties in so well with the Whale of a Time Designer Series Paper, I've taken a piece of 3x6" DSP, cut it in 1/2, folded over a cm on each and popped it down under the tag then added a spot of ribbon under it.

And finally the last one this did get the other tag inside which says Here's to You and has lines on it. I daubed over it in pink and added dots with the daubers, however on the outside I used the other embossing folder in the Meadow Moments duo   The stamp set comes with a couple of extra stamps that fill in the roses and the leaves, so I've used those to stamp them, added a bit of the Magenta Madness ribbon and voila!

 

 

And finally the stamp set and dies (they don't come as a bundle - sorry!) having said that the Celebration of Tags stamp set isn't an expensive one at only $37 and the Trio of Tags dies are also not really pricey at only $28.😊

So if you have this set, or other tag punches/dies, give some of these cards a try, let me know how you go!

Hopefully this has inspired you to create.

God Bless love

Heather xox

Global Design Project #264

 Hi there Creators, 

didn't get round to the Global Design Project challenge last week, so I'm back on the "wagon" again this week for #264, which is a "case the designer".

I had the Celebration of Tags stamp set finally arrive and wanted to make up some cards with it, having bought the Trio of Tags dies some time ago it was nice to finally pair them up together, there is another post coming with the other cards too, but with my mind set on GDP ......

These stamps are so cute! I reckon when we can do birthday parties again, this one will be a great one for one of Sam's friends (my 9 year old youngest boy) I've added some dots using a dauber and ink (very quick, easy - and cheap! lol)  I had no idea the tiny little stamp was confetti, when I first looked at it (without my glasses lol) I just thought it was little splotches, so I was surprised when I saw confetti (thank goodness I stamped on scrap paper first! or the confetti could have been going upwards lol) 

I've used the gorgeous Old Olive/ Pretty Peacock Reversible ribbon, tied a knot, then threaded this through one tag and tied a knot and repeated with the other 2 tags so they ended up on the same line of ribbon.

I'm so pleased I got this stamp set and dies,  reckon they'll make great little tags for pressies too!

Here is the GDP#264 project that I cased: as you can see she's got the 3 parts to it which is what I've gone with on my card.

  

I hope this project inspires you to create, do go and check out the other GDP#264 projects, click on this link or the photo above. 

God Bless love

Heather xox

 

Card Packs for November

 Hi there Creators

After creating the cards for this November, I showed Tom (husband) and he then separated them out and said he felt I should make them into 2 separate packs, basic and advanced, so I've taken his advice! and here they are:

Basic Pack, create 4 cards, includes all card stock cut and scored for you, plus embellishments, any extra cut pieces, and written instructions.  $20 for the pack.  You will need a stamp set and ink, adhesives, and Wink of Stella Brush (if you don't have one - they are sooooo worth it, and only $11.50 - if you don't have one let me know and I can get it ordered for you.

Advanced Pack: Create 3 fancy fold cards includes all card stock cut and scored for you, plus embellishments, any extra cut pieces, and written instructions.  $15 for the pack as an add on to the Basic Pack (so $35 for both) or $20 as a "stand alone" pack.  You will need a stamp set and ink, adhesives, and again a Wink of Stella Brush - if you don't have one let me know and I can get it ordered for you!

 I have used the Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper (so pretty)! the fabulous Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp set to make mine with, and as we're starting to open up a bit more here in regional Vic, I figured that if anyone would like to come and make these cards in my classroom, let me know and we'll work out a time (you'll need to bring your own Wink of Stella - or order one😊)

Contact me to place your orders (or reservation for my Craft room) by Saturday 7th November.  Just in case I have to order anything extra for the kits then my aim time to send out the packs will be 2 weeks later 21st November, (if I don't need to order any extras I'll send out the packs within a week).

I hope you can join me to make these cards (if not in person - in spirit!)

God Bless love

Heather

Curvy Dies

 Hi there Creators,

well available from 3rd November will be a new bundle called Curvy Celebrations, there's 2 stamp sets, 1 die set and a pack of Designer Series Papers for only $123.25 - start saving!! (you can buy some of the products separately)

Anyway I had an idea and I'm quite pleased to say that the 1 idea produced 3 cards!!

My thought was to run 2 pieces of patterned paper together through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine, and cut them both into quarters then piece the pieces back together to create a sort of patchwork effect.

I've spritzed some of the Frost White Shimmer Paint onto the background and with this first one also painted the snowflake from So Many snowflake dies, with the frost white. (close up after the cards) how pretty is that intricate die cut?

this next one I coloured in the dove from Detailed Dove dies, with a Wink of Stella clear brush, just love the shimmer you get!, and again spritzed the background with the Frost White shimmer paint

Then the last card I pieced together the extra random bits and trimmed them down added the beautiful star conglomeration from the Stitched Stars dies.

Close up of the dove coloured in with the clear wink of stella (so shiny! lol)

And a close up of the snowflake and the spritzed background

Got to admit I think these dies will be so useful (there is more and I haven't quite got round to playing with them all yet!)

I hope this excites you with new stuff to come 😊

God Bless love

Heather xox

#GDP262

 Hi there Creators,

This time the Global Design Project is a Card layout.  I decided to try and use up some of my scrap pieces on my project this time, and I'm quite pleased with how it turned out, it certainly wasn't what I had initially thought I'd create lol

This is the layout: You can click on the picture to see what others have created too.

 

And here is what I created:  I've used the snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper for the background, then one of the Forever Gold Laser Cut Specialty Paper wreaths (I've coloured the back and hence used it blue!) I've also used one of the snowflakes from So Many Snowflakes Dies, and who can resist the Blue Gems they are absolutely gorgeous!

 

I've shown you a close up of that gorgeous Blue Gem, and I've also used a bit of Wink of Stella on my snowflake, doesn't it make it glisten?!

I hope this inspires you into creating too.

God Bless love

Heather xox

GDP #261

 Hi there Creators,

The Global Design Project #261 challenge this week is a colour challenge: (check out the link to see what others have done)

 

So I thought I'd join in again, and try out a card type I've seen someone else show off recently  I know it would have been on one of the Stampin' Up! facebook pages, I can't remember exactly what she used, but I liked the 3D'ness of it 😄 and I have no idea what the card is called possibly Diorama card would work?  anyway I set to work trying to work out how she'd done it (although I suspect if I could re-find hers she'd probably already done instructions lol)  I always seem to take the hard way.....

So here is my "take" on it using these colours.  The inside is the impressive bit.....

The outside not so impressive, but check out that gorgeous Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper!  I've teamed it up with the Ornate Layers Dies, and the super soft ribbon from the Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon combo pack.

What do you think? have you had a go at this sort of card? and if so, what's it called? lol

If you've never made a card like this would you like to learn?  let me know!

I hope it inspires you to have a go.

God Bless love

Heather xox

Christmas Decoration

 Hi there Creators,

I taught this decoration a couple of years ago, and one of my team asked me about it yesterday.  I though I'd done a video on it, but turns out I hadn't, so excellent opportunity to do a YouTube vid!

Here is the decoration:

It's so pretty and yet deceptively simple to make, I've used the 'Tis the Season Designer Series Paper, (DSP) which is currently 15% off this month (yay!) I picked out 6 different designs, and have alternated 2 in each layer.  To make the wreath itself you'll need

•  4 circles, I used the Layering Circles dies, 3 different sizes and you'll need 2 of the largest one
• 12 pieces of 3" square DSP (2 designs so, 6 of each)
• 12 pieces of 2.5" square DSP (2 designs so, 6 of each)
• 12 pieces of 2" square DSP (2 designs so, 6 of each)
• glue!  I recommend Tombow Adhesive (multipurpose liquid glue)
• You'll also want something to decorate the front of it with I used For Unto Us stamp set, and some matching ribbon, I used the Real Red Sheer ribbon.   Oh and you'll need some Dimensionals!

You'll need to make all your DSP Squares into cones, as shown:

and you'll need to draw your 3 different sized circles into 1/2 and 1/4's .

So now for the video.....

 If you decide to have a go at this I'd love to see your creations!  do show me 😊

Are you're running low on Designer Series Papers? or just want to stock up?  this month there's a special on a heap of the papers for 15% off - yay for sales!  check them out here: Paper Sale

I hope I have inspired you to create!

God Bless love

Heather xox

 

Global Design Project #GDP260

 Hi there Creators,

well I've been getting the emails from the GDP team, and I keep intending to join in again, so I figured it's at a zero number (260) I should re-start!

Plus a new stamp set Gnome for the Holidays arrived that I've been waiting for!

Here is the inspiration from GDP, the idea is to "CASE"= Copy and selectively edit

So although my card looks nothing like Su's card, I noticed that she has used 2 embossing folders in the background, the middle one creating a sort of gap.

So here is my entry, whilst I didn't use 2 embossing folders I did use one twice lol!  and my aim was to create the gap in between, with the rectangular middle piece and the saying

I wanted the leaves from the Meadow Moments Embossing folder, to show through a bit, so that the rectangle wasn't so "harsh" on the card and covering over so much of the pretty border, therefore I chose to use vellum to stamp on.  I used Stazon Black to stamp, then coloured in with the Stampin' Write Markers, and couldn't resist the cute red rhinestone basic jewels, I really like that they are smaller than other rhinestones, so they fit nicely on Mrs Gnome's hat.  The stamp set Gnome for the holidays I've been looking at for a while, and thinking that the Gnome (with the blue hat) reminded me of my husband Tom (admittedly his beard isn't that long!)
 

You can see in this next picture how the vellum allows the leaves to show through a bit

 

And this last photo shows off the embossing folder a little better, I've used a dauber with Garden Green colour to rub over the embossed card love the way this makes the leaves really pop off the page!

there is a link to the Global Design Project in the photo of Su Mohr's card, if you want to check out what others have been making.

I hope this inspires you to create, and if you're planning to place an order and would like to be in the draw for the hostess benefits use this Hostess Code: TE4VXSFJ

 God Bless love

Heather xox