Twitterpated

That's exactly what I am today - smitten or twitterpated because as you read this I'll be checking in for Convention 2012 in Canberra.

Well, who knew this word meant "smitten"?  But in typical SU fashion, it does reflect the paper design.  This paper is actually our new DSP in the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue.  It is really pretty, and particularly the one I've used on this project.

I've continued with the Pacific Point base like yesterday - why not, it was already on the desk!  Elements of Style also make a repeat performance in the background and another of the Apothecary Art stamps forms the backdrop for the bird.   Because the stamps coordinate with the Framelits, there's no fussy cutting required making it super fast to get your accent piece on your card & Voila!

I'm having quite an affair with the pleated satin ribbon too.   It's so easy to use and adds lovely detail without the need to tie a knot or a bow. 

Supplies:
Stamp Set:  Apothecary Art, Elements of Style, It's Your Day
Cardstock:  Pacific Point, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
DSP: Twitterpated
Ink:  Pacific Point, Rose Red & Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers
Two Step Bird Punch, Modern Label & Word Window Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
Pleated Satin Ribbon in Blushing Bride

Watch this space for Convention news, coming soon!
Cheers
Karen

Happiest Birthday

Apothecary Art & the Framelits Dies are just two of the lovely products in the current Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue.  I've been playing with them a bit this week and have a few cards to show you.
Here's the first one:

The flowers are coloured using our Stampin' Write markers.  I love the look of the Pool Party blue with the other colours.   I've sponged around the edge of the Lucky Limeade layer to give it some extra definition.   The largest image from Elements of Style was used to stamp on the Pacifc Point card base.

I've used the Edgelits & Adorning Accents embossing folders together on the bottom edge of the card.  This is quite tricky!   It helps if your cutting plates are new - mine aren't and they're very bent so it's a bit of a struggle to keep the Edgelit in place.  I find drafting tape works quite well because it's low tack but you still have to remove it carefully otherwise you may tear your cardstock.  I don't think it matters whether you emboss or cut first.  I've done it both ways and it doesn't seem to make much difference.   However, the embossing folder is sized for a US greeting card (5.5" x 4.25") which means it's about 8mm too short for our card width of 148mm.  Technical, I know, but it's still too damn short!   TIP: cut your cardstock to 140mm or 14cm first, then it's much easier to line up to cut & emboss.

Supplies used:
Stamps: Apothecary Art & Elements of Style
Cardstock:  Pacific Point, Lucky Limeade & Watercolour Paper
Ink:  Pacific Point, Black StazOn, Lucky Limeade Stampin' marker & Pool Party Stampin' marker
Big Shot with Framelits Dies, Edgelits & Adorning Accents embossing folders.

Happy Crafting!
Karen

The Bees Knees

Here's a card I made for Lana's teacher.  It's her birthday on the weekend and I took a cake in to the class yesterday along with the card that all the kids had signed.

Supplies used:  Stamp set - Happy Everything
Cardstock:  Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie & Marina Mist
DSP: Greenhouse Gala
Ink: Basic Black
Petite Pennants Builder Punch
Big Shot with Elegant Lines embossing folder & the banner from the Petal Cone die. The letters are from Timeless Type Junior Alphabet
Ruffled Ribbon is Pear Pizzaz.
The bee brads are from my stash, as is the orange twine I used on the banner.

Have a nice weekend!
Karen

A little bit Vintage

This card was inspired by Shelli.  She always wears lovely outfits and I like the way she combines texture and layers so I thought I'd give it a go in my cards.

This idea came from Shelli's outfit on page 2 of  the August 2011 issue of Stampin' Success.  If you are a demonstrator, you can find an e-copy on Splitcoaststampers.   I can't copy the picture, so if you're not a demo, my apologies, you'll just have to trust me!  Anyway, the colours reminded me of Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla & Marina Mist.

I've used a sponge to put colour onto the embossed vintage wallpaper pattern.  It gives a denim-like look to mirror Shelli's jeans.   The lace was for her jacket & t-shirt which were a mix of vanilla & cream colours.  I spritzed the crumb cake designer label and scrunched it.  This is a technique that makes scrunching easier because it softens the paper, but be warned, you can tear it easily and it won't stick to your project until dry.   I usually try to do these elements first so they're dry by the time I'm ready to use them.   You can work with a heat gun if you're in a hurry.  It's hard to tell but I did ruffle the lace from the brad to the back of the sentiment.   To keep it in place I used a couple of dabs of Crystal Effects.

Supplies used:
Stamp Set:  Warmest Regards
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Confetti White
Ink: Marina Mist &  Night of Navy
Big Shot with Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder
Taffeta Ribbon in Crumb Cake, Victoria Crochet Trim
Vintage Brads
Designer Label & Modern Label Punches
The flourish is from my stash but I cut it out with Crumb Cake.  
Crystal Effects

Happy mid week.
Karen

Mojo Monday 239

This week's Mojo sketch could be round or square. I chose square because for some reason I always think it's easier.

This is a very simple card.  The watercolouring took the longest and that was only a minute or so!   I've used Melon Mambo & Old Olive with an aqua painter.

This is the same card with a vellum overlay on the watercolouring.  Doesn't it soften the Melon Mambo?  It's almost Pink Pirouette.   The reason I wanted to put vellum over the top was to disguise the watercolour paper.   I didn't like the way it looked so creamy against the white of the organza ribbon.  It's a bit hard to tell through the camera, so you'll just have to trust me!

Supplies used:  Stamp Set:  Bordering on Romance & Fresh Cuts (R) (greeting only)

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Watercolour paper & Vellum

Ink:  Staz On, Melon Mambo, Old Olive & Daffodil Delight

White Organza Ribbon,

Designer Label Punch, Corner Rounder Punch

Vellum Tape

Did you use your mojo today?

Karen