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

Whale Done Bundle Focus for October

 Hi there Creators,

For October I have created a kit to go with the Whale Done Bundle, it's actually such a useful bundle as you can use it for anyone - men, women & kids!

the Whale Done bundle itself costs $54.75.  

Option 1: With the kit I'm offering you, the Whale Done bundle, also a 1/2 pack of the beautiful Whale of a Time Sequins (approx 750 in a pack!), and a 1/2 pack (24 sheets) of Whale of a Time Designer series Paper, and the supplies and instructions to create 6 gorgeous cards, 2 of which are fancy fold cards.  Total cost for this kit is $80.00 click this link to order

Option 2: If you already own the Whale Done Bundle, good news! you can still order the kit which includes the 1/2 pack of sequins, 24 sheets of Designer Series Papers, the supplies and instructions to create the same 6 cards, for $40 click this link to order

Option 3: If you're part of my Stampin' Up! Team, The CreateAbles you'll have access to the instructions anyway, but if you'd like the Kit including the Designer Series Papers, sequins and other cardstock all ready to go (same as option 2)  I'm happy to do this for $30.  Click this link to order

You will need, glue, scissors, ink pads and Clear Stampin' Blocks to put your cards together.

Place your orders by Friday 9th October as I'll be ordering all the goodies then, I'm hoping that the mail won't be totally abysmal!  so that I can get the kits out from 26th October 😊  

I hope even if you can't join in these cards inspire you to create!

God Bless love

Heather xox

Hand-made Birthday present

 Hi Creators, 

 I had to wait to share this with you till after I'd given it to my friend Jenny.  While Sam (my youngest son - 9 years old) and I were doing schooling over the last months, I bought some coloured clay which we made a few little bowls with, they're really cool!  I wanted to make a sort of swirly look with the clay which I think we achieved. 

So when I was thinking about Jenny and her birthday I know how much she loves purple, and I thought I'd like to make her a purple bowl, I love that when I make something for someone, I get to think about that person while I'm making it and the great times we've spent together!

I was remembering some of the Stampin' Up! events that we've been to together, Jenny was the first person to join my team, and I've been so blessed to have her there with me through so many fabulous events!

Anyway I'm sure by now you're saying - get on with it Heather, let's see the photos!  So based on my ramblings, guess which one I made for Jenny?

Yep the purple one in the left bottom corner!  then I had some clay left over, but not enough to make another bowl, so I made some beads with it, which excitingly was enough to make a necklace with, yay gotta love that!  Then Yay I had an old Stampin' Up! box that fit the whole lot perfectly, decorate up the box, and voila.......

I'm hoping that she liked it as much as I enjoyed making it!  I specifically made one of the cards from the last post for her too, after I realised it was turning purple, so this uses the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper.

I hope this inspires you to create!

God Bless love
Heather xox

 

 

 

How to colour in Flocked Vellum

 Hi there Creators,

I've added a new video to my collection that I thought I'd share here with you too, (and the "still" photos)

In the August to December "mini" catalogue there is this gorgeous flocked Vellum called Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper.  It's so pretty on it's own, but I really wanted to work out ways to colour it in too, so I've devised 3 ways you can do this, as I mention in the video I don't recommend using Stampin' Blends on the flocking itself as if you overdo it it'll rub it right off.

 

Hence my first method is using the normal ink pads and daubers, where you rub the colour into the flocking, Here's how it turns out:

The second technique is where you turn the vellum over, putting it onto a dark surface and colour on the back using Stampin Blends (alcohol markers), this is how this technique turns out:

And the last technique is to colour directly onto the flocking with Stampin' Write Markers, (very carefully!)  and this is how this one turns out:

 

With this technique you have the added bonus of squishing out the excess ink onto spare card stock (I run mine through my Cut & Emboss machine) and making up more cards/projects with it, like this one:

Well I hope this inspires you to dig out your flocked vellum if you have any and have a play with it, if not, I thoroughly recommend getting some!😀

God Bless love

Heather xox

Bikers Father's Day card

 Hi there Creators Happy Father's Day!

some of you may know that my husband Tom, has an Indian Dark Horse motorbike, he recently got a new helmet for it (which at the time I said, you know that's your Father's day presy!)  anyway I thought I'd make an appropriate "biker" card - here is the bike! (he's keen on matt black)

So I figured I could maybe make a helmet card, my initial attempt wasn't too successful and after checking with child #2 Josh (also loves motorbikes) it got re-vamped and here is the final result, which I'm pleased to say Tom was impressed with :)

As you can see I've used some window sheeting for the visor with a couple of brads -one each side so the card bottom can separate, and the visor can go up and down (I was pretty cuffed to be able to do this!)

Although the main join is at the top (I started with an A4 sheet folded in 1/2, and cut from that)  I've added the silver mouth breathing piece, this does join up one side of the card, which then limits how you can open the card.

so I turned the card over and scored a line that could be flapped back.

which I then attached a piece of white for the boys to write on

And that's that!  the most difficult parts of it was getting the shape right and working out how to cut the visor, I ended up having to review the real helmet a number of times.

Have you tried making a card that has a rather different shape to it?  show me what you've made!

I hope this inspires you to have a go!

God Bless love

Heather xox