Stampin' Up For the Birds

I had fun putting this card together using lots of yummy accessories. I also tried to go out of my comfort zone, but as hard as I tried - the only different thing here, is that I've used Daffodil Delight as the main colour. I've not done that before and I'm not convinced that it works? I might have to recreate it using something else a bit more subtle. I'd love to hear what you think...

Stamp Set: For the Birds, Alhambra Jumbo Wheel
Card Stock: Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla
Designer Series Paper: First Edition
Ink: Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight stampin' Pads, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango, Gumball Green Stampin' Markers
Accessories: Flower Trim, Neutrals Designer Button, Crochet Trim, Vintage Trinkets, Mini Paper Clip (retired), Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope your day is going well :-)

Stampin' Up! Sent with Love

We had team training at my upline Karen's last Saturday. It was a lot of fun catching up with everyone and, of course the best part was playing with our toys tools. This card features the Sent with Love stamp set and it is one of my favourites. Isn't that little aeroplane so cute!

Stamp set: Sent with Love
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo
Card Stock: Whisper White, 
Designer Series Paper: Sent with Love
Accessories: Calypso Coral Bakers Twine
Tools: Paper Piercing Tool, Scallop Edge Punch, Big Shot, Cloudy Day Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

To place an order at any time for any of these items, please email me at debbie.l@orcon.net.nz 

Some of the ladies that were at Karen's on Saturday are going to the Annual Stampin' Up! Convention next week in Brisbane, Australia. Unfortunately, I'm unable to attend due to work commitments.  I know that they will have a wonderful time and I'm only slightly jealous....

Stampin' Up! Oh Hello

I've cased this card from Sage Kimble who is a demonstrator from Albuquerque in New Mexico. I love the combination of Pool Party and Rich Razzleberry - they are a striking combo. It's the first time I've used the Core'dinations card stock and I love the aged effect it gives when you sand it back to reveal the lighter layer.  

Stamp Set: Oh Hello
Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry, Pool Party, Whisper White
Designer Series Paper: Floral District
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Paper Doilies, 
Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch


I hope you enjoyed today’s card. I'll be back soon with another pretty project, and until then happy stamping!

Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing all Mothers, Aunts and women who are there for kids (related or not) a very HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! I hope you all have a fabulous day with your loved ones. And, a special mention to those of you who have lost your mother. Thoughts are with you and I hope you have lots of wonderful memories to reflect on. 

Here's the card that I made my mother for her special day. I've cased it from my upline Karen. If you pop along to Karen's blog here you can see lots of other gorgeous projects she's made. 

Stamp sets: Everything Eleanor, Occasional Greetings (retired)
Ink: Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard, River Rock
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Bravo Burgundy
Accessories: Basic Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Framelits Apothecary Accents

Isn't Triple Time stamping a cool technique? If you want to learn how to do this, give me a call and come along to my Technique class I'm running later in the month. Details are to the left of my blog. 

Have a happy day everyone!

Stampin' Up! Just Believe

This is a clean and simple, super duper, easy card to make that I cased from the Annual Catalogue on page 76 . There are so many lovely projects in the catalogue and you're never short of ideas or inspiration. This card literally took me 3 minutes to make. 

Stamp Set: Just Believe
Card Stock: Whisper White
Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Pool Party
Accessories: White Baker's Twine, Vintage Faceted Designer Button

That’s it from me for today – hope to see you back here soon!

Stampin' Up! Telescope Card

This was the feminine version of the Telescope card we made last weekend. It was lots of fun to make and everyone did a marvellous job, although it took me a few attempts to get it right. I got there in the end though, which is the main thing :-)

There are lots of samples of these cards out there in blogland. I got the idea for this card from Julie Davison. She has a wonderful tutorial if you want to make one. Click here for her instructions. 

And, here's what it looks like open:

Stamp Set: Best of Everything, Wonderful Favourites (retired)
Card Stock: Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Rich Razzleberry, Rose Red
Designer Paper:Floral District
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive Stampin' Markers, Rich Razzleberry, Rose Red and Old Olive Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Metallic Brads, Raspberry Ripple Stitched Satin Ribbon
Tools: Circle Scissors, Big Shot, Large Scallop Circle Die, Perfect Pennants Bigz Die

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you're having a wonderful weekend and I'll see you again soon! 

Stampin' Up!'s This and That

I can't tell you how excited I am that the brand new This and That product range from Stampin' Up is now available here in New Zealand! For those of us who love scrapbooking but never seem to get time to do it - this is the perfect way to document the lives of ourselves and those we love. Come and have a look at this short video:

How much fun is that?! Because I'm finding that I have less and less time, I'm definitely going to take advantage of this fast style and portable form of scrapbooking. I've got some ideas buzzing around in my head and I can see that the hardest decision will be what I'm going to scrap first. 

Here's what you can get for now (there'll be more items in the range coming later, so watch this space):

Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$22.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$22.95
131463	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$11.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$10.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$10.95
133905	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until 31 May.	$67.78  15% Off Retail Value!

Email me today to place your order.