I'm Back!

I've been so busy with Stamp University that I've neglected my blog!

So I thought I'd post some of the projects that were on display last Saturday at the event.  If you came along, thank you!  I hope you found it informative and fun, as well as a useful craft resource that you'll be able to re-visit over and over again.   Part 2 is coming so hang on to your hats! 

This sample uses the Stamp-a-ma-jig to get perfect positioning of the banner stamps & hearts (from Hearts a Flutter, #129252 clear).  And I couldn't do without the coordinating Framelits to cut out the stamped images (#130159). The DSP is More Amore Specialty #129309.  So pretty! 

What do you think of my curly dangly hearts?   They're easy to make with the small heart punch and a thin strip of cardstock that you curl round a toothpick.  

And just a reminder that you can bundle the stamps & framelits for a discount, item # 131097, which saves you around $12.

Happy Monday
Cheers
Karen

Mixing it up

I think this started out as a Valentine's card but since I'm always needing thank you's, I decided on a quick change of greeting at the last minute!

I've added a little bit of stitching on a couple of the ribbons.   This is something I love to do, but I don't sew well and have only recently had access to a machine that's permanently set up (my daughter got one for her birthday), which makes it sew easy when it's on the desk and ready!

Supplies
Stamps - You Are Loved - stamped on the book paper; the greeting is from Fresh Cuts (R), I just love it's old worldy look.
Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, the page of an old book and the heart was cut out of a brown lunch bag left over from another project.
Ink:  Soft Suede & Razzberry Ripple
Punches - Designer Label, 1 1/4" scallop circle & large oval.
Big Shot & the Hearts a Flutter framelits
Dahlia & Antique Brad
Very Vanilla & Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Crochet Trim & Raspberry Ripple Double Stitched Ribbon.
Sewing machine and thread

Have a super weekend.  Hopefully it won't be as scorchingly hot as it was today!
Cheers
Karen

Insomniacs Team January 2013 Challenge

I made this card for a team challenge.  It uses products from the upcoming mini catalogue and Sale-a-bration   brochure.

Supplies used:
Stamps: Tiny Tags
Ink: Island Indigo
Cardstock: Whisper White, Coordinations Primrose Petals, Island Indigo & Pool Party
Framelits - Hearts a Flutter, Adorning Accents & Honeycomb embossing folders
Jewelry Tag Punch & small heart punch
Sycamore Street Ribbon & buttons from Sale-a-bration.
Rhinestone jewels.

The honeycomb embossing folder was used on the Coordination cardstock which is a special paper with a white core.  This means that when it's dry embossed you can sand it to reveal the lovely centre.  It's great for achieving depth and texture at the same time!  Love that!

Goodness, it's mid week already!   Quick, go make something!
Cheers
Karen