Christmas again

Thanks to everyone that popped along to Yandles Handmade Craft Market last week - despite the slightly inclement weather which was a shame.

I then popped off to Snowdonia for the week and have actually had a week off crafting - just returning in time to make another Christmas card of the week!

This one is made with the Colourful Seasons bundle and another challenging colour combo of Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Night of Navy and Tranquil Tide.

I'll pop back with anything else that was missed last week and have an order going in on Monday 31st if anyone 'needs' anything!

Jill

A Special Reason

A nice bright card today cased from a 'Juana Create' one I saw on Pinterest.

This uses the 'Special Reason' bundle which has 14 stamps in the set and 11 framelits.
I've seen lots of lovely combinations of the stamping and use of framelits.

I've used Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie and Cucumber Crush for the colours which also matches the ribbon.

A Teeny Tiny Sentiment and the Classic Label punch to cut it out.

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.

Pretty in pink

It's our Bloomin' Buds downline today and this is the card I've made for our swaps.

It was created after seeing another Pinterest post here.

As I had a stash of Rose Red card I decided to use that and some matching DSP.

The flowers are cut out with the Botanical Blooms framelits in Blushing Bride - this will amuse some of the ladies as I'm rather anti-pink but I am trying to mix my colour use a little!

The lovely leafy border is also in the framelit pack and I've used the 'scrap' leaves from some Old Olive card to add to the flowers.

A Teeny Tiny Sentiment again punched out with Word Window.

This pic shows the 10 cards I've made, one or two ladies might not make it but I can then use the cards in my stash if required:

Last orders for Sale-a-bration as well - I can't believe it's nearly over!

Jill

In the Meadow spotlight

I am currently sharing a set of 3 cards on my Facebook page that were designed by the lovely Debi at our recent away weekend.

They use the set 'In the Meadow' and at first I thought they looked complicated but really enjoyed doing them and it was good to use some techniques that I don't usually favour!

There are 8 stamps in the set, these cards use some of them.
Debi also used sponging and the aqua brush which was very relaxing and I love the cards.

They are finished with some dazzling details too for a little bit of sparkle.

Pyramid Cows!

Hee hee, this card does make me chuckle!

I made it for my lovely upline Jenny Moors as I knew she would appreciate the 'cow' element.  I love the Playful Pals stamp set with matching thinlits.  Jenny did a brilliant class that you can buy instructions for here.

I've used the face of the cows but just on one side of the pyramid so I could stick them on a card.
Hopefully you recall the frog I posted a few weeks ago - these are related and there are loads of opportunities with the set.

There are 50 stamps in the set covering all sorts of ears, eyes, tails, legs, whiskers etc - the little bow on the cow is from the set too.

I have used:
Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride & Whisper White card
Memento black ink & Mint Macaron ink
Playful Pals stamp set
Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Pyramid Pals Thinlits
Word Window & Washi Label Punches

I'm still working on more of the 3D versions of these so watch this space!
Jill

Christmas is coming ...

Oh dear, I had some of my seasonal catalogue pre-order so I got a little distracted!

This card uses a new pack of edgelits available from 1st September.

I have used the existing Circle Framelits, Decorative Dots embossing folder, a Teeny Tiny sentiment and the Washi Label Punch.

I've also used Versamark Ink and a stamp from the very useful Perpetual Birthday Calendar set for some snowflakes in the sky.

And this card doubles for an entry in the Facebook group 'Sundays with Santa' which I haven't had a chance to play along with for a while - this weeks subject is 'lots of layers'.

Keep watching for more sneaks and get saving for 1st September.

If you aren't on my catalogue list already let me know if you would like the new seasonal brochure.

Jill

Team Swaps

We had another lovely Bloomin' Buds meeting this week.  Each month we are taking a card to swap with everyone else that goes, this was my card this month:

I chose the scrummy Blackberry Bliss for my card this time.

I've used Something Lacy for the background, sadly this stamp is only available until 2nd June, I love it.

I then cut some 1.5" squares and used the corner rounder punch on just 2 corners which gives a nice effect.

I sponged some ink round these 'squares' and added them to the card with dimensionals.

I've then stamped and punched some butterflies from Papillon Potpourri and the matching punches.

Happy Birthday from Teeny Tiny Sentiments and punched with Word Window and layered on Modern Label.



Ink prices are going up from 2nd June so if you've got a wish list and want to beat the increase let me know - some of our trusty consumables also have some increases if you want to add buffer to your stash.  There are some reductions though and, of course, lots of new things we need!!!

A spot of grunge

About time I started to share some more cards made with these lovely Stampin' Up products.

Today's uses a favourite set of mine - 'Gorgeous Grunge'.  It's so versatile.
At Bloomin' Buds today we all took a 'shoebox', effectively a card we had made with the kit for everyone else to make the same so we came away with several new cards.

This card (even the colour scheme) came from spaggysstampingworld, I'll try it in other colours another day, it's surprising how a colour change makes a card look completely different.

Supplies used:
Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge & Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card: Crumb Cake & Very Vanilla
Inks: Soft Suede, Early Espresso & Bermuda Bay
Punches: Elegant Butterfly, 1 3/4" Circle, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle

Round in circles!

Only one day left before the next set of weekly deals!!

This is another fun sample I've made.

The base card is baked brown sugar and then I've used the other in-colors of pistachio pudding, strawberry slush, crisp cantaloupe & coastal cabana for the circles.

The circles are cut with all the different size Stampin' Up punches - there are 7 to collect!

Each circle has then been put through the Big Shot in a different embossing folder.

Sentiment is from my now much used set 'Teeny Tiny Sentiments' and cut out with Word Window punch.

A bright, fun card for something different.

Petite Petals

A simple but effective card today using the lovely Petite Petals stamp set.

This (and the matching punch!) was my first must have from the new catalogue.

Colours used are Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight & Always Artichoke.

The background is an embossing folder currently available with Sale-a-bration called Decorative Dots.
Sentiment from Teeny Tiny Sentiments punched out and layered.

The flower leaves are 2 petals from one of the flowers in the set stamped in always artichoke, very effective.

Punches used:
1" circle
1 1/4" scallop circle
Word Window
Modern Label
and the Petite Petals of course!

Jill