Today's Party

Hi Everyone,
I thought I'd share what I taught at the party I did today, the hostess really likes the Beautiful You Stamp set so I created this card for the ladies to make:

They had a choice of the new Sale-a-bration glimmer papers to choose from to put behind their row of hearts, this one uses the Sweet Sugarplum, but also available in the pack is Mint Macaron, and Bermuda Bay (they're officially available from the 20th Feb to 31st March)  Also uses one of the beautiful lace trim stamps from Delicate Details stamp set, and the Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper

Then the other thing I wanted to show was the really cool Project Life Cards, so we created cards like these, using the 3x4" cards from 2 different sets of cards - All Year Long Project Life Cards, and Hello Lovely Project Life Cards. (first card)

 

We used the Decorative Label Punch on both cards, funnily enough I hadn't realised I'd used it for both until I came to prep for the cards, Umm just goes to show which punch is my favourite! (such a handy size!), we sponged round the edge of the card (if it needed it), and it's mounted onto one of the notecards and envelopes that are in the catalogue

Just goes to show that you can create cards really easily with not too much, the ladies were pleased with their creations.

I hope this inspires you to create, and know that you don't need much to create a cute card!

God Bless love

Heather xox

New Video - Reflection Technique using Beautiful You

Hi everyone,
Well finally the school holidays are over, and I have peace and quiet! 
I'd been asked by a couple of people how I made this card: I have used the Beautiful You stamp set

So I thought I'd do a video!

However I also said at one point that I would show you how I have my room/equipment set up to do the videos!, So I got my trusty husband to take a couple of photos of me (before I started filming), he got a bit carried away, so I've picked (what I think is the best one) 😁  My room is also set up for a class this evening here, so I have just moved some of the bits back to create the space for the Vid!

 

Here's the Video!

 

And this next photo is what I actually made in the video!

Do have a go at the reflection Technique, I hope you enjoy it, and as I said in the video, if there's anything else on my blog that you're interested in seeing as a video, do let me know:)

I hope this has inspired you to create :)
God Bless love
Heather xox

Colour INKspiration CI02

Hi Everyone,

Well, there is a new Challenge over on the INKspiration Facebook Page!  As my aim is to join in with as many as possible, I had a spare moment or two today, so here we are!

I have an aim to go through all my stamp sets and use them all my at least twice!, as I'm finding that  a lot of them I used heaps when I first got them, and now they've made their way to the bottom of the pile, and kind of get forgotten about, in preference of the new and shiny!  I still love this stamp set "Garden in Bloom" though!

Oh I'd better tell you what the challenge is!
So the challenge is to use these colours: Wisteria Wonder, Soft Sky, Mint Macaron, Whisper White and Garden Green. 

My plan was to watercolour on shimmery white cardstock, umm didn't go so well!  So instead I watercoloured on watercolour paper, used the Decorative Label Punch for the saying, and created this:

 

which I like, but as I'd also used Stazon black and the new gorgeous Sale-a-Bration silver ribbon, I thought I'd better have another go (and in keeping with my use the stamp set twice thing......) Hence the fact the other card is shown first on this post!  ironically I think the top card (stamped) looks more watercoloured than this one which really is watercoloured - lol!  

What do you think and which is your favourite?  Feel free to head on over to the INKspiration facebook page, and check out what others have been making, even pop in an entry yourself if you feel like it, it's open to anyone 😊

Well that's it from me today, I hope I've inspired you to create :)

God Bless love
Heather xox

February 2017 Class Projects

Hi Everyone,
Wow we're almost at the end of January!  So here are my class cards for February, class dates are Wednesday 1st Feb at our new home in Kangaroo Flat - Rosedale (10.30am), Saturday 4th Feb in Maryborough (10am), and Wed 8th Feb in Laanecoorie (eve).
My mum reminded me that it's Valentines day in Feb, when I was on the phone to her yesterday, so I thought we'd best do something "Valentinesey" but as I'm not big on Valentines day, this one can be dressed up for the occasion, or just for a good friend:

 

I love the copper foil, and I'm pleased with the way it turned out I think the copper pairs nicely with the Cherry Cobbler colour (felt I'd better use a red for the occasion - lol)  the spots in the background are from one of my favourite Stamp sets "Gorgeous Grunge"And this saying is from "Suite Sentiments" it has some fabulous sayings in it!

Ok moving onto the next card:

 

Yes this one does seem to be 3 cards! however you get to pick 1! it uses the beautiful "Artisically Asian" stamp set, and the saying is from "Teeny tiny Sentiments" it's one of my Go To stamp sets for sayings, and I've used the handy notecards and envelopes.

Card #3 is this one:

 

I have long wanted to get this stamp set "Marquee Messages", and finally did the other day, I thought with my 3 boys it would be perfect for party invitations, not to mention a great one for boys birthday cards!  I just love the saying Party - like a rock star!

And the final card might be a bit familiar for those of you who've checked out my blog recently:)

 

 Using the pretty new lace doilies from the Occasions catalogue as a mask, and the lovely "So Very Much" Sale-a-Bration stamp set, (for every $90 of products you purchase, you get to choose 1 Sale-a-Bration product for FREE! - gotta love free stuff!)

So that's my February Class cards, if' you plan to come to one of my classes do let me know.  And if you can't make it but would like instructions send me a message.

If you would like to join my mailing list, don't forget to add your details😊 

Well I hope I have inspired you to Create

God Bless love

Heather 

xox

INKspiration Challenge Offical Launch

Hi Everyone,
Well I have been meaning to get into my craft room for this challenge for a week and 1/2 now, finally made it.... YAY!
I'm really pleased with this card, quite simple, and I think it'll be in my teaching next month!
So without further ado here it is:

 

The "brief" was to create a card using these colours, although I haven't used all of them (and I've substituted Blushing Bride for Flirty Flamingo)  I'm still quite chuffed with it!

 

You should be able to click on the icecream photo to check out what others have been doing over on the INKspiration Facebook site.
You might be wondering what I've used?  Well the ink colours are Sweet Sugarplum, Peekaboo Peach, and Flirty Flamingo,  then I've taken one of the gorgeous new Lace Doilies, and used it as a mask with the 3 different colours, just daubing them over it, then moving the doily and doing the same again, till the background is covered.  Then I've taken the lovely Sale-a-Bration stamp, "So Very Much" and stamped that straight over the top using Sweet Sugarplum.

Remember for every $90 of product you order at the moment you do get to choose a FREE Sale-a-Bration item (YAY for free stuff 😊)

I hope I have inspired you to create
God Bless love
Heather xox

Global Design Project GDP#69 Challenge

Hi Everyone,

I thought I'd have a go at the GDP challenge again this week, which is a colour challenge

I saw someone's handbag when I was at work the other day, and the button just made me want to have a "go at it!, then I remembered about the handbag cards I used to make when I first started  with Stampin' Up! we used to use various punches, and folded over the top, and they made really cute little handbags.

After checking out my available punches I decided to go bigger......and judging my the reaction from my ladies at my Wednesday evening class it was worth it!

The button is actually made from Silver Foil cardstock, with TipTop Taupe underneath, and a Delightful Dijon cross from the Festive Flower builder punch.

 The Handbag card itself is made using the largest Lots of Labels framelit.

Umm this could end up being a Class project, or a video..........

Thanks for reading this, and do check out the other Global Design Project's here: 
GDP #069 Link

Hope I have inspired you to create 😊
God Bless
Love
Heather xox 

January 2017 CreateAbles Team Meeting

Hi Everyone,
Well this morning was our monthly team meeting as it's January a lot of folks were away, so in the end there was 3 of us! - and I remembered to take some photos - Yay!
We did a spot of training on the Stampin' Up! levels first, and checked out the reports on the website, hopefully it made more sense now to Val and Marg :)
Then I did a little "Show and Tell" on how to use your thinlits and framelits to emboss instead of cut, (you'll see a video on using thinlits here: video on embossing with thinlits)
I used a framelit too to create this cute card:

 

Then we moved on to the Make and Takes first up using the new Balloon Adventure Bundle

If you have one the catalogues it's all on page 5 (if you'd like one let me know!) I've also used the Party Animal Designer Series Paper and the Emerald Envy Taffeta Ribbon and the Party Animal Embellishments (they're so cool!) Oh except for the Candle Border Punch!which is on page 7.

The other card we created is one of the ones I was teaching at my classes this month:

Just love this Beautiful You stamp set!

As there was only the 2 ladies, they both ended up with a prize from the raffle (actually we didn't have a raffle I just gave them both one of the prizes each 😊 (I love treating my team members)

And here are they are creating:

 

And their creations;

 

Thanks for coming girls, and for everyone else, if you want to join my team, NOW is the time, as from January to end of March you can get an extra 2 free stamp sets with your starter kit (which you pick your own goodies to the value of $235 and only pay $169!) click on the "Join My Team" tab above, for more information.

I hope you have enjoyed reading this post, and it has inspired you to create.
God Bless love
Heather xox