Mojo Monday #317

Well it certainly has been a while since I've posted on here. Life took over a  bit and I've had a bit of a creative slump. When that slump happens I like to do some challenges and that usually gets the creative juices going.
I love the sketches at the Mojo Monday blog and this weeks one is fantastic!

 

A round or a square card! Both of them I don't use very much! I chose a square one and I've used a stamp set that caught my eye as soon as I saw it! Stampin' Up!'s Santa's List.

 

 

Isn't he just adorable! I love the vintage feel of the image and you could enhance him a little more by adding a bit of colour either with a blender pen or an aqua painter!.

 

 

Let's hope this has got my creative thoughts going! On to the next project!

 

Have Fun and Happy Stampin'

Products Used
Stamp Set - Santa's List, Notable Notions, Gorgeous Grunge
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
DSP: Seasons of Style
Other: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Pretty Print Embossing Folder, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Basic Jewels Rhinestones

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Mojo Monday #311 - Papillion Sympathy

I never really enjoy making Sympathy cards. I don't think you will find someone out there who does. It's does make it easier to have some on hand when you do need one though.

This card I used the sketch over at Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #311. I'm using the Papillion Potpourri stamp set and the co-ordinating Bitty Butterfly and Elegant Butterfly Punches.

 

 

 

I wanted to use a bit of colour but not to make it to bright. I turned to my Colour Coach and the colours suggested were Wisteria Wonder, Soft Sky and Sahara Sand.

 

Have Fun and Happy Stampin'



Products Used
Stamp Set - Papillion Potpourri, Butterfly Collection Jumbo Wheel, Loving Thoughts
Card Stock- Wisteria Wonder, Soft Sky, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Ink -Wisteria Wonder, Soft Sky, Sahara Sand
Other - Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Linen Thread, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Jumbo Handle, Stamping Sponges

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Customer Thanks

Just something quick for today. I've had a few customer order's recently and I wanted to put in a small handmade item in their order just to say thanks.

And how cute are these ...

 

I CASE'd these from my upline's upline. I've used one of the new In-Colours, Crisp Cantaloupe. Such a pretty colour! There will be a chocolate treat in there but I haven't bought  that yet ;)

 

Let's hope my customers like them!

Have fun and Happy Stampin'

Products Used
Stamp Set - Itty Bitty Banners
Card Stock - Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White
Ink - Crisp Cantaloupe
Other - Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Dress Up Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Delicate Details Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Basic Jewels Pearls

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JAI #178 - Just Add Snowflakes and Holiday Catalogue Sneak Peek 5

It's that time of the year again when us in the crafting world start to think about making our Christmas cards and crafts (we don't stop really) and what better time to start with the challenge over at Just Add Ink. This weeks challenge is Just Add ... Snowflakes.

This theme is perfect because I can give you a sneak peek too for some of the products coming out in the up coming Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalogue due to start on 29th August 2013.

 

Don't you just love the new snowflake stamp? It has a co-ordinating Framelits set too!

 

 

There are those Frosted Finishes Embellishments again! They are going to be on everything! They are even better in real life! So pretty!



 

Have Fun and Happy Stampin'

Products Used
Stamp Set - Festive Flurry, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card Stock - Island Indigo, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
DSP - Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack
Other - Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Festive Flurry Framelits, Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Frosted Finishes Embellishments, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Circles Collection Framelits, Organza Ribbon, Stamping Sponges

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Holiday Catalogue Sneak Peek 4

Here is another Holiday Catalogue Sneak Peek! This set is called Calm Christmas and the dove image looks stunning in the new Gold ink.

I've used the new Burlap Ribbon again! I love that stuff! It's going to be on everything!

 

The new gold ink pads are stunning too! I'm loving this Holiday Catalogue more and more!

Have Fun and Happy Stampin'



Products Used
Stamp Set - Calm Christmas
Card Stock - Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Metallic Encore Pad - Gold
DSP - Season of Style Designer Series Paper Stack
Other - Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Burlap Ribbon,

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Holiday Catalogue Sneak Peek 3

This is one of my favourite stamps from the whole Holiday Catalogue. I just love it!  It's called 'O Holy Night'. It's a set of 2 with a star stamp with it as well. Got a few ideas on how I can use this stamp set.

Check out the Frosted Finishes Embellishments too! They are absolutely stunning! They are going to be my new favourite thing I think!

Oh I'm loving the new silver ribbon too! It's all so pretty!

Have Fun and Happy Stampin'

Products Used
Stamp Set - O Holy Night
Card Stock - Smokey Slate, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay
DSP - Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack
Ink - Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay
Other - Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Frosted Embellishments, Organza Ribbon

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Mojo Monday #306 and Holiday Sneak Peek 2

I haven't made a card for a challenge for a while now but I thought I might give one a go this week. I do love the sketches at Mojo Monday and this weeks one is a good one.

Here is the sketch for this week...

 

And this is my interpretation of the sketch...

 

 

With a few sneak products from the upcoming Holiday Catalogue too. Can you guess what they are?

 

 

Don't you just love the new DSP?

 

Have Fun and Happy Stampin'

Products Used
Stamp Set - Merry Little Christmas
Card Stock - Bermuda Bay, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White
DSP - Winter Frost Speciality Designer Series Paper
Ink - Bermuda Bay, Island Indigo, Pool Party
Other - Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Pretty Print Embossing Folder, Circles Collection Framelits, Frosted Finishes Embellishments, Organza Ribbon, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Sponges

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Holiday Catalogue Sneak Peek 1

It's not long now till the release of Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Catalogue here in Australia and New Zealand. Before the catalogue starts I going to do a series of blog posts showing you some of the fantastic products that I love in this up coming catalogue.

The first sneak peek is the stamp set called Love & Joy.

 

And look, new Burlap Ribbon! Very on trend right now! Just love it!

 

 

Oh and new Gold ink! Can't wait for you all to see this wonderful catalogue!

 

Have fun and Happy Stampin' 

Products Used
Stamp Sets - Love & Joy, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card Stock - Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Whisper White
DSP - Seasons of Style Designer Series Paper Stack
Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Metallic Encore Pad - Gold
Other - Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Burlap Ribbon, Bitty Banners Framelits

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Six-Sided Sampler Baby

One of my (many, many) cousins recently welcomed her 3rd baby girl into the world. I've struggled with this card trying to find a baby card that I could make. Spent many hours on Pinterest and searching on Google for the best baby card. After all that searching the idea for today's card just popped into my head all on its own!

It took a little playing around to get the Hexagons in the right order that I wanted but I really like the graduating, almost Ombre like, going from lightest to darkest.

 

It took me a few goes to get the tag right. Thank goodness for the Stamp-a-ma-jig is all I'll say!



 

Have Fun and Happy Stampin'

Products Used
Stamp Set - Six Sided Sampler, ABC-123 Sketch Alphabet & Numbers
Card Stock - Basic Gray, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White
Ink - Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, Strawberry Slush, Melon Mambo, Primrose Petals
Other - Hexagon Punch, Strawberry Slush Ruffle Stretch Trim, Linen Thread, Mini Clothes Peg from Tag a Bag Accessory Kit

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No Calorie Cake!

For my Catalogue Launch Party that was held at the start of July. I wanted to make it a bit of a celebration with this year being the 25th Anniversary of Stampin' Up!.

You can't have a party without a cake either! So what's the best cake you can have at a Stampin' Up! Catalogue Launch Party? A card stock cake! No Calories either!

I had seen a few pictures of these cakes on the World Wide Web and really wanted to make one!

I found a few templates and it was really quite easy to make!

 

I put some small gifts inside each one for each attendee. Some small sticky notes, some hand made paper clips bows and some lollies as well! It was a hit!

 

Have Fun and Happy Stampin'

 

Products Used
Card Stock - Pink Pirouette, Strawberry Slush
Ink - Strawberry Slush
Other - Paper Snips, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Fancy Flower Punch, Stamping Sponges

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Chalk Talk Thanks

I've been selling a bit of my retired items lately and  like to put a thank you card with the item. This is the thank you card I have made for the most recent items I have sold.

I saw a card similar to this one on my favourite site Pinterest and loved the colour combination. The colours used are Coastal Cabana, Basic Gray, Smokey Slate and Whisper White. These might be my go to colours for the year as I love them a lot!

This was my first play with the stamp set Chalk Talk. This was one of the sets that really captured my attention when I first saw the Annual Catalogue. Watch this space for more items using Chalk Talk!

Chalk Talk Stamp Set and Co-ordinating Chalk Talk Framelits

Have fun and Happy Stampin'

Products Used
Stamp Sets - Chalk Talk, Six-Sided Sampler
Card Stock - Coastal Cabana, Basic Gray, Smokey Slate and Whisper White
Ink - Coastal Cabana, Basic Gray, and Smokey Slate
Other - Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Magnetic Plate, Chalk Talk Framelits, Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Coastal Cabana, Ruffle Stretch Trim, Linen Thread, Stamping Sponges, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz

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Ruffled Ribbon Thanks

Don't you just love all the excitement when Stampin' Up! bring out their new Annual Catalogue each year? I love all the buzz it creates and the excitement of all the new products. One of the many products I'm excited about is the Ruffle Stretch Trim in the new In-Colours. It is just divine!

Here is a thank you card for my customers that attended my recent Catalogue Party. It was just a little thank you to them to say thanks for helping make my launch a huge success.

 

I can see I'm going to be using rolls and rolls of the trim! It is beautiful!

 

Ruffle Stretch Trim - Crisp Cantaloupe

 

 

 

Have fun and Happy Stampin'


Products used
Stamp Set - Dictionary, Gorgeous Grunge, Oh Hello
Card stock - Baked Brown Sugar, Bermuda Bay, Very Vanilla,
Ink - Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Bermuda Bay
Other, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Magnetic Platform, Window Frames Collection Framelits, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffle Stretch Trim, Large Pearl Basic Jewels, Jumbo Sticky Rounds

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Soho Subway Lunch Party Sample 2

I made quite a few cards using this new Soho Subway DSP so you see a few different ideas for the next few posts.

 

I did CASE this one from the many cards that I love on Pinterest.

I love the use of a few of the sheets of the DSP and how they all work together!

 

Soho Subway DSP

Have Fun and Happy Stampin'

Products Used
Stamp Set - Hello Lovely
Card Stock - Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Island Indigo
Ink - Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Other - Artisan Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Basic Pearls, 7/8" Trim. Paper Piercing Tool, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack

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Soho Subway Launch Party Sample 1

I made quite a few different cards and items from my recent launch parties and over the newt few weeks I'll show some of them to you.

This card used the fabulous new Soho Subway DSP. I love the combination of these colours!

I used the stamp from the Hello Lovely stamp set. Instead of punching out the stamped image with the Decorative Label Punch, which it co-ordinates with, I punched it out with the new Artisan Label Punch which works too!

 

 

Soho Subway DSP

 

 

 



Have Fun and Happy Stampin'

Products Used
Stamp Set - Hello Lovely
Card Stock - Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Very Vanilla
Ink - Island Indigo, Crisp Cantaloupe, Soft Suede
DSP - Soho Subway
Other - Whisper White Bakers Twine, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Artisan Label Punch, Non-SU hole punch

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South Pacific SU Convention Make n' Take

In all my excitement and busyness of getting ready for my new Catalogue Launch Parties, I didn't show you any of the things we got to make at our Convention held in May.

 

This card used the Gorgeous Grunge Set and the Hello, Lovely set which we got at Convention.

The background is layers of all the different Gorgeous Grunge stamps which make for an interesting effect. It's so easy to do too!

 

Gorgeous Grunge

 

Hello, Lovely

 

 

 

Have Fun and Happy Stampin'

 

Products Used.
Stamp Set - Gorgeous Grunge, Hello Lovely
Card Stock - Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink - Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Old Olive, Summer Starfruit, Calypso Coral
Other - Whisper White Bakers Twine, Very Vintage Designer Button, Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape, 1-3/4" Circle Punch

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Gingham Garden Samples

Who loves the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue? There is so much to love in it! I could get it all, I don't think my bank account will like that!

I've just finished 2 New Catalogue launch parties! Phew! One was with a few other demos and on I did on my own! They have been a lot of work but I think all the effort put into each has certainly paid off!

For both Launch Parties I used these few samples of cards and 3-d items made out of the beautiful Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper. A couple of ideas were CASEd but the rest were my own creations.

 

This is a sampler that I CASEd from Pinterest. I just love the colours and each individual square that shows something different.

 

Close up.

 

 

Gingham Garden DSP used with Wildflower Meadow Stamp.

 

 

Don't you just love the Gingham Garden Washi Tape!

 

 

Strips of Gingham Garden Washi tape.

 

 

Used with the Label Love Stamp Set and the new Artisan Label Punch.

 

 

Layered Strips of Gingham Garden DSP and Gingham Garden Washi Tape

 

 

Love the layered butterflies too!

 

I love this stamp and co-ordinated embossing folder! Wildflower Meadow Stamp Set and Wildflower Meadow Embossing Folder.

Looks awesome when you colour the stamp with Stampin' Write Markers!

 

 

Last card! A simple one with some of the Gingham Garden DSP, some Bakers Twine, a Simply Press Clay Flower and a sentiment and your done!

 

Have Fun and Happy Stampin'

Products Used
Stamp Set - Itty Bitty Banners, Embellished Events, Wildflower Meadow, Loving Thoughts, Label Love
Card Stock - Melon Mambo, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Night of Navy
Ink - Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Night of Navy
DSP - Gingham Garden
Other - Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Artisan Label Punch, Small Heart Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle, 7/8" Scallop Circle, Large Oval Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Bitty Banners Framelits, Gingham Garden Washi Tape, Simply Pressed Clay, Buttons and Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Moulds, Island Indigo Bakers Twine, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Daffodil Delight Ribbon, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Basic Jewels, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

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