Blended Bloom

I have been meaning to post this gorgeous card for ages but as you know, my blogging and card making have taken a back seat of late. I made this card at our big team training day back in June. It was a fantastic day and great to meet up with other demonstrators and to learn new tips, tricks and techniques. 

The card here was coloured using the new Blendabilities Markers, these are alcohol based markers that blend together really easily. This was my first attempt at using them and I'm really pleased with my efforts. 

Stamp Set: Dictionary, Petite Pairs, Blended Bloom
Ink: Black Tuxedo Memento stamp pad, Black Staz on
Card: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Basic Black
Designer Paper: Brights Colour Collections Stack
Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Tools: Rich Razzleberry Blendabilities, Daffodil Delight Blendabilities

Have a great week everyone!

Secret Garden - Stained Glass Technique

Hi all and happy Friday! 

When I first saw this stamp set, I told myself that I wasn't going to buy it - because seriously, how many flower sets does one person need?? This was, until Sally taught us this technique at team training, a while ago. I love the colours which are feminine and pretty and the technique is so simple but effective. Since I love colouring in and fussy cutting - there was no holding back. I knew that I had to have it! Oh, and there's actually a coordinating framelits die to go with the Secret Garden set, if you don't like cutting. 

Here's a close up of the flowers which are heat embossed before being coloured in:

And, here's the cute coordinating box which makes a lovely gift. This little combo is what we made at my classes last week. 

Stamp set: Secret Garden, Petite Pairs
Card Stock: Wisteria Wonder, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Vellum 
Ink: Versamark, Early Espresso Stampin' Pad, Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Bashful Blue, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Markers, 
Accessories: Basic Pearls, White Embossing Powder
Tools: Big Shot, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, Top Note Die, Fancy Favour Bigz die, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Heat Tool 

I hope you like today's card. Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!  

Welcome Baby

Did you realise that there is only three days left to SaleABrate?! It finishes a bit earlier this year because of Easter. So, long story short, if there is something from the SAB catalogue that you wanted to earn for FREE, don't wait - contact me today!

The cutie tootie card here was demonstrated by Sally Williams last weekend at our SAS (Stamp-a-Stack) team event and it uses a stamp from the Patterned Occasions Stamp Set. You get five stamps in the set which each have an image and a message. You can turn those five stamps into ten, just by cutting the message off the bottom so you can mix and match them. And, they cater to all occasions too!

Stamp Set: Patterned Occasions, Petite Pairs
Card Stock: Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Certainly Celery
Accessories: Paper Doilies, 
Tools: Big Shot, Window Frames Collection Framelits Die, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder

I hope you're having a happy hump day!

So Glad You're Here!

I received this cute and adorable card from my upline's upline Jacque Pedersen (soon to be Williams), a few weeks ago.  Thanks so much Jacque - I love it!  It's been on my "to do" list to blog so finally here it is... The lovely Core'dinations cardstock is featured which is amazing in real life!  Honestly, if you love vintage - you will need to add some of this to your collection! 

Stamp set: Petite Pairs
Card Stock: Early Espresso and Gumball Green Core'dinations, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze
Designer Paper: Regals Designer Series Paper Stack 
Accessories: Whisper White Sweater Trim, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Tools: Big Shot, Lacy Brocade EF, Woodgrain EF, Small Heart Punch

Incidentally, I'm really glad that I'm here too. The alternative doesn't bare thinking about... And, I'm especially glad that I'm a demonstrator! I hope you are all happy, well and enjoying your week. 

Shadow Box Card

This was the lovely project that Karen and Sally demonstrated to us at the Extravaganza. The original design for this shadow box card was from Jenny Moors. My favourite part of this project was colouring in the flowers and cutting them out. There is something that I find very therapeutic about colouring and cutting... 

Stamp Set: Bordering on Romance (Autumn Winter mini catalogue), Petite Pairs
Card Stock: Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Stazon Black
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Silver Mini Brads,  
Tools: Bird Builder Punch, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Labels Collection Framelits Die, Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder.  

Bringing Baby

This was a card that I made for a friend, whose daughter had her first little baby in April. I had the present all wrapped and ready but it was the card that held up the works. No excuses except that I couldn't decide what I wanted to make and then had to find the time to make it. I've cased this from Teneale Williams (a demo from Australia) whose work I really admire. 

Stamp Set: Bringing Baby and Petite Pairs
Card Stock: Whisper White, Pool Party
Ink: Black Staz On, Pool Party, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Linen Thread
Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder


Have you got much planned for your weekend? I'll be doing lots of study as have a test on Monday and another on Wednesday. I'm over this study lark and I can't wait to put it behind me - well, for this part anyway. There is always ongoing training and courses but at least I'll have the first box ticked, very soon. 


We also have Team training tomorrow for the Creative Inkers. These events are always fun and it's an awesome day organised by Jacque. I've paid to go to and really want to, but I'm not sure that I can afford the time. Decisions, decisions... Maybe if I get a good couple of hours study in tonight, tomorrow night and all day Sunday as well. A girl deserves a break every now and again doesn't she??  I'll let you know what I decide. In the meantime - have a GREAT weekend and keep warm!!

Field Flowers Birthday Card

A quick post today to give a big shout out to my lovely friend Joy. Waving at you Joy and wishing you a wonderful birthday. I hope the kiddies in your class are on their best behaviour and you have an amazing day ♥


This card is one that I've cased from my good friend Sally. I haven't used Field Flowers before so I was pleased to ink it up. 

Stamp Set: Field Flowers, Petite Pairs, En Francais, Elizabeth
Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Black Staz On
Tools: Distressing Tool, Stamp-a-Ma-Jig


Hope your Monday is amazing!!

Happy 70th Birthday

A lovely lady I know, turned 70 years young today!  Happy birthday Joan - I hope you're having a fabulous day and are being spoilt. I know that you had a special luncheon put on for you on Friday which unfortunately I was unable to make, but I'm sure you had a wonderful time with your friends. 

To create this card, I used:


Stamp set: Simply Soft (Hostess set), Petite Pairs
Card Stock: Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush, Whisper White, 
Ink: Black Staz On, Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Marker
Accessories: Whisper White Organza Ribbon
Tools: Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Blender Pen, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Big Shot. 


Don't forget you can shop any time (even in your PJ's) and order these supplies from me.  Contact me HERE. 


I'll be back tomorrow to show you a lovely card we made at training yesterday. I hope you can join me :)

Birthday Card

This was the lovely birthday card that I received from my friend (and fellow demo) Sally Williams.  Sally has cased this from the Ideas Book and Catalogue and it was on my "to do" list - so that's saved me a job. Thanks Sally, I love it!

Stamp Set: Petite Pairs
Card Stock: Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Pear Pizzazz, 
Designer Paper: In Colour Patterns Pack, First Edition Designer Pack
Ink: Perfect Plum
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Regals Designer Buttons, Fancy Flower Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Embossing Folder, White Bakers Twine. 

It's happy hump day today, so only two days left till the weekend. I'm off to Rotorua for our annual Demonstrator's Stamp Camp, which I'm really looking forward to. No doubt there will be late nights, lots of chatter and amazing projects to make and share when I get back.  Enjoy the rest of your week.