Keep cool!

Wowsers isn't it hot!  The heat doesn't like me very much which is a bit annoying but I have managed to make a card for the occasion!!

This little note card uses the Cool Treats stamp set and co-ordinating framelits (and a combo of Circle and Oval Layering/Stitched Shapes Framelits).

I've also had a quick play with the Tranquil Tulips hostess set this week:

The tulips are so effective, these ones are in Berry Burst and fussy cut out and added to the card.
A simple card but a request needed quickly.

And then there is Christmas card of the week:

The stamps used for this are from the set Peace This Christmas and the card is Crumb Cake.

I'll be back next time to update you with my Ronald McDonald adventures this week!

Floral Drapes

The first of a few posts featuring the colour Night of Navy today.

This card I copied from Pinterest here as I'd been meaning to try these drapes and loved the paper in this one.

It uses the Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper on Night of Navy card which I've also used for the bow (made with the Bow Builder Punch).

I used versa mark and white embossing powder for the sentiment.

Just Peachy!

Another quick catch up.
Firstly, a frame I've decorated in the style of one we did at one of Jenny's Extravaganzas a while ago. Sadly the spiral flower die is now retired but I have used the new colour Peekaboo Peach for them (next to Very Vanilla):

And just a teeny notebook I decorated with the ever cute penguin - not just for Christmas - and the bow punch.

Curvy Dog!

A quick post to share this cute curvy keepsake to start the week.

Not only are these rather appealing but you can put a little present or treat inside them too.

This one has also used quite a few punches - let me know if you want to know about any in particular!

Jill

Punch Board fun

This week Jenny set us a challenge to make something with one of the punch boards from the catalogue.

I have been meaning to try one of these boxes for a while so I had a go at a diamond box.
This is made using the Gift Bag Punch Board.

 

I would link to the instructions I used but I wasn't quite happy with them and one of the sides needs a bit of tweaking!  If anyone has any recommendations for instructions let me know.

Having said that I am fairly pleased with the result and will have a play again.

The box is Calypso Coral card and the lid is made with paper from the Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack.

I've finished with a bow builder punch and embellishment in Mint Macaron.

Spotty bows

A quick card with the lovely bow punch today - very pleased this is carrying on to the new catalogue.

Sadly the Word Window punch isn't.

This card uses the 2015-2017 in colours of Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder, Delightful Dijon and Cucumber Crush.

Sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Sentiments and a quick decorative corner punch to finish off.

Valentine Treats

Not long until Valentine's Day now we are in February.

This is a lovely little treat made with the Curvy Keepsake die.

This one has 3 Lindt chocolates in which colour co-ordinate rather well!

The sentiment is from the stamp set Groovy Love and cut out with Bitty Banner Framelits.

I've also used:
Real Red card & ink
Whisper White card
Bow Builder Punch
Sweetheart Punch
Window Sheets

If you are also on Facebook, I now also have a page here if you want to keep track of me on there too - or know anyone that would.
Jill

Bunny Basket

The Berry Basket being on offer this week reminded me I hadn't used it for a while.

This is a basket I had seen on Pinterest so I followed the link to Andrea's Blog here to make one.
Thanks for the great idea Andrea.

Isn't it cute?

I added one of the new honeycomb embellishments for his tail too!

Items used:

Berry Basket die
Oval Framelits
Extra-large oval punch
Itty Bitty Heart Punch
Bow Builder Punch
Candy Dots (Neutrals)
Project Life Journaling Pens
Card: Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette
Designer Series Paper 2015-2017
Honeycomb Embellishment

Watermelon Basket

There are so many things I 'want' to make and I slightly diverted the other day to do just that so that I had a sample of the Berry Basket die.

I saw this on Pinterest and thought it was really fun - it came with matching cards too but I've only done this basket.

The colour combo is Cucumber Crush, Melon Mambo and Whisper White - very zingy!

It also uses a paper doilie and the circle framelits.  The 'pips' are from the Tree Punch and the fab Bow Builder punch finishes off the sides.

Doggie gift

How cut is this doggie?

He/she is made using the Curvy Keepsake die which I have grown to love and which will be available in the new catalogue - yey!

This one is made from Soft Suede card and uses a few punches:

Bow Builder
Word Window
Sweetheart
Itty Bitty Heart
Owl Builder (eyes)
Large oval

It's only when you list the punches and add the die cost you realise how much this cost - luckily I am about to make a few for a fayre so hopefully they sell well.

The bow is punched from real red DSP.
He was just the right size for a few chocolate treats inside for a present.

Oh, and these arrived today:

Berry Basket Hostess Gift

Not the best picture of this project but I shall be making more and will take pictures in better light to share another day.

This is what I made as a hostess gift last week.

It uses the new Berry Basket die that I didn't think I'd like as much as I do!!

It's a really nice size basket - not too big but big enough to put a few goodies in.

This one is made from baked brown sugar card which I have also put through the Woodgrain embossing folder.

It is decorated with leaves from the Flower Fair framelits and flowers from Petal Potpourri - with matching punch!

Oh, and I had to add a little ribbon punched bow on the top from DSP.

All colours used are the 2013-2015 in colours - I can't believe they will stop us having these after July!

Coming soon ...

So, not so much of a sneak peek today as a full spoiler!

Coming in the seasonal catalogue which goes live on Tuesday is a bow punch - how fab is this?!

This card is A6 to give you an idea of scale.

The punch has 3 elements - the actual bow, the tail and the centre wrap so you punch twice to make both sides.  I think this will be really popular.  An excellent £15.50 investment!

All other items used in this card:
Card: Whisper White, Blackberry Bliss
DSP: Hello Honey, Blackberry Bliss, Tangelo Twist
Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder
Itty Bitty Banners stamp
Bitty Banners Framelits

Get saving those pennies!
Jill