As promised, I've got some more swaps to show you from last weeks Stamp Camp in Rotorua.
This one was made by Jacque Pedersen (a case from Carolyn Bennie). It features some of my favourite sets - Nature Walk and French Foliage.
Stamp Set: Nature Walk, French Foliage
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Designer Paper: First Edition
Ink: Early Espresso, Sahara Sand, More Mustard
Accessories: Early Espresso Bakers Twine, Decorative Label Punch, Antique Brads.
And, isn't this swap adorable! It was made by Narelle Hoggard and she's also used one of my favourite stamp sets Creative Elements. You may have noticed that I have lots of favourite sets.....lol. Narelle got the idea for the coffee cup from Brenda Quintana but amended it to her own dimensions. How clever is that!
Stamp Set: Creative Elements
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso
Accessories: Decorative Label Punch, Round Tab Punch, Blossom Punch.
I hope your weekend is going great and you've had time to do a little crafting.
Isn't this just adorable!! I loved it as soon as I saw it on Julie Davison's blog and couldn't wait to make one myself. Pop over to have a look because Julie has some awesome tutorials and they're all free, so that's gotta be a good thing!
The little key on my mini album isn't a Stampin' Up! trinket. I acquired it a long time ago and can't recall when or where from.
And, here are those little page inserts that you can embellish with photo's or journaling. Isn't it just too cute!!
Stamp Set: Creative Elements
Card Stock: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Confetti White
Ink: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede
Accessories: Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon, 1" Square Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Crop-a-Dile, Petite Pocket Die (Big Shot), Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Key (not Stampin' Up!), Silver Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals.
There's only one sleep left until Christmas Day! I'm a little bit excited and love this time of the year. It may get crazy busy, but I thrive on it. The best part is being able to spend it with my daughters and family. I don't know how much longer before my girls will be off doing their own thing, so I'm thankful that I've got them for another year.
I wanted take this opportunity to wish each of you, a wonderful Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. May 2012 bring you much love, laughter and happiness to you and your loved ones.
I had a lovely group of ladies here this afternoon and this was one of the cards we made. I'm really pleased with how it turned out, because as you know, I don't often have time to create my own designs and generally CASE (copy and share everything) my projects from other talented demonstrators. It was quite time consuming to make with the tying, gathering, piercing, cutting, layering, and distressing {phew!} - but worth it in the end.
Stamp Set: Creative Elements
Card Stock: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Marina Mist, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake
Designer Paper: Brights Collection Paper Stack (Marina Mist), First Edition Speciality
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Antique Brads, Victoria Crochet Trim, Metallic Brads, Paper Piercer and Mat Pack, Soft Suede Stampin' Marker, Hemp Twine.
Pop back here tomorrow, to see the other card we made. I just have to take a photo of it in daylight, so you'll be able to see it properly.
Isn't this card gorgeous! It's a swap I received from Katrina Criglington at the Fun Day out, a few weeks back. I love Wisteria Wonder and Pink Pirouette together - it makes for a very feminine and elegant card. Many thanks Katrina!
Stamp Sets: Creative Elements, It's Your Day, En Francis, Clearly For You
Card Stock: Wisteria Wonder, Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Wisteria Wonder
Accessories: Designer Frames Textured Embossing Folder, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Basic Pearls, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint.
I had an eventful evening last night and one, I'd not like to repeat. I spent 5 hours at the hospital as my daughter Nicole had a car accident. I don't think I've ever moved so fast when I got the phone call but fortunately other than minor injuries with stitches in her arm and back, she was okay. She was really shaken up as you can imagine and felt very fragile and tender today. Her little car wasn't quite so lucky and is a write off, so somebody was looking out for her - thank god.
Did you get time to watch any of the rugby over the weekend? I enjoyed watching the All Blacks play on Friday night and had to laugh when Sonny Bill got more cheering just by running onto the field (obviously from the females in the crowd), than when a try was scored! And, what about Ireland beating Australia!! That's put a spanner in the works and is certainly making it an exciting competition.
Have a great week everyone!!
This was a cute card that my wonderful upline Karen, showed us at our PaperKRafters Team Training a while ago. For those of us not able to make convention this year, it was great that we got to have a sneak peak too.
I'm just letting you know now - that I love, love, love this set so you're going to see lots of it. Don't say you weren't warned :)
Stamp Set: Creative Elements
Card Stock: Early Expresso, Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Early Expresso, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch.
On Saturday was my catalogue launch which I really enjoyed. I'm pleased that I decided to split the day into two sessions because I felt like I could talk to people without feeling harried.
Everyone got to make one of these cards using my favourite stamp set Creative Elements. We also used some of the new In-Colours. There were mixed reactions with the new colours and I actually think that they will become more popular once they've been around for a while. Time will tell anyway.
Stamp Set: Creative Elements
Card Stock: Whisper White, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder
Ink: Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lime Limeade
Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.
