Did you know that selected DSP is on offer this month?
To help promote, I am joining in a blog hop. Don’t know what a blog hop is? Well just follow the links at the bottom of this page, which will ‘hop’ you to other peoples blog, where you can look at other peoples ideas…easy!
We are doing this every Tuesday, so have a peep each week for ideas using these offer papers.
This week I’m using the Artistry Blooms papers to make 2 cards.
Card number 1
First cut your DSP to 14.4cmx 10cm
Then I used the Playful Alphabet dies to cut the words ‘For You’ in the top left corner
Dont forget to glue the centres of the ‘O’s and ‘R’!
And that was my first card…so simple and can be used for lots of different things!
But hey…I’d got the die cut words still, so…….
Card number 2
As before , I cut a piece of DSP 10 x 14.4 cm
I cut 3 strips of DSP that matched the die cut letters that were about 10cm x 1cm and cut diagonally across all the ends (one in the opposite direction to the others).
I die cut and embossed a label from the ‘Tasteful Labels@ die set and stamped ‘Happy Birthday’ from the ‘Many Mates’ stamp set in Night of Navy ink. Have a look in the picture below…it shows the embossing off much better!
I glued the letters, and paper strips to the DSP and used dimensionals to raise the sentiment off the card. I then assembled the card and ‘voila’.
Since Covid 19 and lockdown, i have been doing Facebook Lives every Monday and Thursday.
I’ve decided I perhaps ought to show you what I’ve been doing. Each day is still available to view, so if you want to go back over any, then you can, or better still join me ‘Live’ on Monday at 11am (BST) and Thursdays at 2pm (BST).
Scrappy Strips technique
cased from Bruno Bertucci
using Perennial Essence DSP and Floral Essence Stampset for sentiment for ‘Congratulations’ card
Perennial Essence DSP and sentiment from Peaceful Moments Stamp set for ‘All days are…..’
Subtles cardstock collection and Happy Birthday to You (SAB SET) for ‘Happy Birthday card
Easter Cards
Fabled Friends, Painted Poppies and Very Versaille Stamp sets used for these three
Tricorn Card
Idea from 2biggirlscrafting.co.uk from a sample given at a Stampin’ Up! convention
My cards used Bonanza Buddies and Family Party
and Best Catch stamp sets
Come Fly with Me!
A spot of masking with Free as a Bird stampset for the first card, and then co ordinating papersfor the second
Twisted Easel
Lilypad lake stamps and dies were used for the Egret card
Sea of Textures stamp set and co ordinating (retired) papers were used for the Octopus cards
A lot of Hot Air
Above the Clouds stamp set was used for all of these cards.
Bottom left card used ‘It Starts with Art’ Designer series papers for the balloons. And all used blends for colouring
Impossible Card
Can’t give this card credit to anyone in particular as there are hundreds of versions online, but here’s mine.
Ornate Thanks stamp set and co ordinating dies and papers were used for the floral card, and Geared up Garage stamps, dies and (retired) papers were used for the ‘car’ design
Want to find out more….pop over to The Stamping Booth Facebook page to see how these were made.
Bet you’re all in shock…..not long after publishing January’s blog, i’m posting February’s too!! Can’t beat striking while the iron is hot!
Firstly i’d like to apologise for the lack of pictures in my product lists…..the website I get them from seems to have thrown a wobbly and won’t work for me at the moment, but I am pushing them to try to help me sort it!
I’d also like to give credit to the people whose designs I’ve ‘cased’ this month….Splitcoast stampers for the ‘Woven Heirlooms’ card, Sally Stampers for ‘The Gangs all Meer’ card and unfortunately I cant remember who I got the ‘shoe Box’ idea and dimensions from, but Thank you!!
Here is what we’ve made this month at our Coffee and a Card group;
Do you like what you see? Come along for an hour (or so’s) crafting….every Monday 11 til 12 ish at The Mallard, Westwood Lakes, Boston, Lincs. PE20 1 RY
You can click on any of the items to go to my shop to purchase or contact me to place an order. If you want any more information please use the contact me tab at the top of this item
As a completely disorganised person, I have decided to try to get my blog in order this year! Yes, I know we are already into February, but that just proves my point as to how dis organised I am!
Instead of attempting to show you all on a weekly basis what we have made at Coffee and a Card groups, I am going to bump several weeks together, thus writing one post for several cards. So, Yes, it will be a bit longer, but I will NOT go into so much detail.
January Coffee and a Card
Below is a list of products used, if you want more detail, then please drop me a message using the contact me tab above
Wouldn’t it be lovely to wake up every morning to the sound of the sea lapping against rocks right outside your window. I know I would be in my element, with the wildlife on offer and the peaceful sounds the sea evokes.
By The Bay
Sale-a-bration set 2019
This lovely Stamp set is one of the ‘free’ items available until the end of March with a minimum spend of £45.
I used predominantly Gray Granite when making this card…..ink, card stock and ribbon (have I mentioned before how I love that all Stampin’Up products co ordinate so beautifully?)
I’ve also used the Stitched rectangle framelits from the Spring Summer catalogue to give some interest and angles around the subject.
I’ve listed below all the products used, but if you want to know more contact me (button at top of page) or follow this link to get to my shop
Wasn’t too sure about this stamp set when I first got it, but after using it at yesterdays Coffee and a Card, this afternoon I’ve had a little play and actually its quite versatile! The set is from the Spring Summer Occasions Catalogue and with a variety of sentiments as well as flowers/ corners/ decorative strips- its a good one for using alongside other sets.
These first two cards were cased from cards made by Toni Tessler.
I used Pacific Point and Balmy Blue for the blue card, and Blushing Bride and Lovely lipstick for the pink version. Its quite a forgiving card for a beginner as you can easily cover any mistakes with the featured cakes!
This next card combines two stamp sets from the Occasions catalogue…Amazing Life and Hello Cupcake
Call me Clover ( very apt I thought) is the main colour in these two Good Luck cards – the second one also using Crushed Curry
I then combined Amazing Life with last years Heart Happiness set and used Rich Razzleberry paper and ink to make a not too sloppy Valentines card!
And finally…..Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight (Blend Pens) and Pineapple Punch DSP (designer series Paper). I used the fabulous stamparatus to get the flowers evenly placed.
And this is what I love about Stampin’Up! One stamp set….lots of options and papers/inks/pens…..everything that co ordinates!
Don’t forget that for January, February and March. if you spend £45 across the annual or occasions catalogue you can choose from a range of free products in the Sale-a-bration catalogue. Want to find out more? Contact me
This weeks Coffee and a Card we played with butterflies!
Above are several variants of the same card, using the lovely Gingham Gala paper from the Occasions catalogue, and the free (with spends of over £45) Botanical Butterfly designer series paper and the (also free with spends over £45) organdy ribbon. The butterfly is punched from the Botanical Butterfly papers.
We also used the Butterfly gala stamp set with the co ordinating punch to make these;
We used blender pens with Balmy Blue and Granny Apple Green ink to colour the butterflies.
These are so adaptable to fit almost any sentiment you may want to use.
To find out how to purchase any of these visit my online shop or contact me
Hello Cupcake stamp set is new this year…..and whats best of all is that it is FREE!!!
If you spend £45 or more across any of the current catalogues (annual or Spring /summer occasions), then this is one of the stamp sets you could choose to have for FREE!!
Its a gorgeous set that works well in many different colours. We made a couple at Coffee and a Card last week, and also I’ve since made a couple more to show you how well it works, what ever colour combo you choose!
This one is Grapefruit grove, lovely lipstick and sahara sand.
This shows how we decorated the inside…looks really pretty against the blueberry bushel card stock, using Lovely Lipstick, Call me clover, Blueberry bushel and Pineapple Punch ink pads…the beautiful 2018/18 Incolors.
This is using Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron and the cake is stamped in Soft Suede.
And finally;
This one is in Mint Macaron, Berry Burst and Crumb Cake, and the sentiment was stamped using the Stamparatus to give perfect alignment
If you need more inspiration, check out the Spring/Summer Occasions catalogue. Contact me if you need one sending out to you.
Hi! So my good thoughts about blogging more often went rapidly by the way side!!
But i’m here now and want to show you what I and the Coffee and a Card group have been upto. This is from this week.
I’ve decided to concentrate on specific stamp sets and suites each week and I’m gonna pop more regular pictures on my facebook page using the same stamp set to hopefully give you inspiration. I will also give you pictorial images linked to my shop which will hopefully make it easier for you to see what I’ve used.
As with many of Stampin Up! products, you save 10% by buying as a bundle – Rooted in Nature stamp set and Natures Root Framelit Dies.
The first two cards are the same layout, using the same stamp set, but different Designer Series Papers. I love the autumnal colours, and ever card turns out different. The tree was coloured with Stampin Write Markers, huffed on (to re activate the ink) and then stamped.
The second card using Rooted in Nature stamp set was an adaptation from a card by Debra Simonis which I found on Pinterest. I used her card but added twine and an embellishment from the Natures Poem suite.
This weeks Coffee and a Card used the super cute Hedgehugs stamp set.
Available as wood mount or clear mount, they are a lovely fun set, with some super sentiments!
Our first card had a squirrel hidden inside a tree!
A panel of Early Espresso card stock had a ‘hole’ punched in it at one end. Laying this card onto a Very Vanilla card base, we drew around the circle with a pencil. This showed us where to stamp the squirrel. The Early Espresso card was then embossed using the Pinewood Planks Dynamic Embossing folder, and then attached over the stamped image. The toadstools were stamped across the bottom in Cherry Cobbler ink and some discontinued ribbon was attached across the top. The sentiment was stamped on Very Vanilla Card and then punched out. It was mounted on a scalloped circle punched in either Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green or Early Espresso. The top of this was scored, had redliner tape attached and ‘hinged’ over the squirrel. Finally a bow was made in the same ribbon and attached centrally to the ribbon at the top of the card.
The second card was adapted from a card by Natalie Oshea.
The card base is soft suede, the flowers stamped with Early Espresso ink across the bottom. Next the two hedgehogs were stamped on Whisper White cardstock (using the stamparatus to ensure we could re-stamp if the ink didn’t cover well enough on the first stamping) again with Early Espresso ink. The bodies were coloured with a caramel Promarker, and the flower coloured using a blender pen and Cherry Cobbler ink. This panel was adhered to the card base and a strip of Burlap ribbon was attached to the bottom.
The sentiment and flower were stamped on Whisper White, punched with the 1 1/2″ circle punch, and mounted on a die cut circle of Early Espresso. This was then added using dimensionals.
I know several hedgehog lovers and i’m sure this stamp will prove to be popular!
To Purchase any of the items needed to recreate this card, please contact me, or visit my shop
New to the 2018/19 annual catalogue is the Lilypad Lake bundle. A beautiful set with water, boats, heron and some lovely words and the co ordinating dies. It makes some stunning cards and we made two this morning at Coffee and a Card.
It was a pretty hectic morning with 7 people joining me, but as usual we had some fun and laughter and everyone went home with two lovely cards.
The first card used watercolour paper as the background, and after wetting the card three different colours using the ‘water’ stamp were stamped down covering all the card. I used Pumpkin Pie at the top, then Daffodil Delight and finally Night of Navy. This was then spritzed with water, removing any excess with kitchen paper. We then set this to one side to dry.
The heron was die cut in black card as was the reeds using the ‘water’ framelit. The water framelit then had its sides cut away, and the centre was snipped at random in half to give reeds.
The sun was die cut in Daffodil Delight and the flying birds were stamped onto the background in Memento. These were from the High Tide Stamp set. The card was assembled onto a black background before attaching to a whisper white card base.
The idea came from a card by Emma Goddard of Coastal Crafters.
The next card also used The Lilypad Lake bundle. But this time the card had a more nautical theme and perfect for the sailor in your family!
We started with Balmy Blue base and using the cloud design from the Pattern Party Decorative Masks and Whisper White Ink, we sponged onto the Balmy BLue to give subtle clouded background.
The ‘sea’ was die cut in Pool Party, the ‘sun’ in Daffodil Delight, and the ‘yachts’ were stamped several times on Whisper White before colouring with a variety of pens (Stampin Blends and other) and then cut with the die.
The sentiment was from ‘Your Inspiring’ stampset, stamped in Balmy Blue on Whisper White card and die cut using one of the framelits from the bundle. The edges of the sentiment were ‘dabbed’ in the balmy blue ink to edge it.
Clearmount bundle £40.50, Woodmount bundle £47.50
These are also available separately, but buying as a bundle saves 10%
If you would like to order, please use my online shop or contact me direct
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This weeks Coffee and a Card we played with butterflies!
This one is Grapefruit grove, lovely lipstick and sahara sand.
This is using Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron and the cake is stamped in Soft Suede.
This one is in Mint Macaron, Berry Burst and Crumb Cake, and the sentiment was stamped using the Stamparatus to give perfect alignment
Clearmount bundle £40.50, Woodmount bundle £47.50