Simple Thanks

Hi!

Last night I needed to make a thank you card in a bit of a hurry.  I'm totally loving the new In Colours, so I got them out again to have a play.  The matching Hostess DSP pack is fabulous - I used a sheet of Blushing Bride as the background on the card.

I punched the bird out of Blushing Bride card stock and then stamped the flower trio from Cottage Garden over the body only in Blushing Bride ink.  Quick and simple!

Stamps: Cottage Garden

Ink: Blushing Bride

DSP/Card Stock: In Colour Hostess DSP, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla

Other: Two-Step Bird XL Punch, Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Catch you later,

Tina

For Everything in Pear Pizzazz

Hi!

I thought I'd try out the sketch challenge at Unscripted Sketches.  I hadn't ever seen their blog before, but my friend Gardenia has just joined their DT, so I wandered over to take a look.  Here's their current sketch:

And here's my card.  I used the new Hostess DSP pack as the basis of the card.  I love that Stampin' Up! have used the new In Colours for this paper, and the patterns they have used this year are super cute.

 I've also used the new Organza ribbon - which is just lovely!

Stamps: For Everything
Ink: Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz
DSP/ Card Stock: In Colour DSP Pack (Hostess), Concord Crush, Whisper White
Other: 5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Stamp Positioner

Catch you later,

Tina

New In Colours

Hi!

Each year Stampin' Up! introduce a handful of brand new, trendy colours to complement their core colour range.  For the current catalogue and the future, the In Colours will be current for 2 years instead of 1 year, making them much better value!

Today's card was made using three of the new In Colours - Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz and Concord Crush.  I have been asked to make some sample cards for a potential commission, and this was one of the cards I came up with.

The sentiment is not a stamp, I used Photoshop to play with the text and then printed it out onto Whisper White card stock.

Card Stock: Concord Crush, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Other: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Circle Cutter, 1 3/4 Circle XL Punch, Two-Step Bird XL Punch, Paper Snips

Catch you later,

Tina

Stampin' Up! Markers

Hi!

I had a bit of fun yesterday doing some colouring in - yes, even adults can colour in!  I had to make 2 birthday cards for the boys of some friends who both turned 7 recently.  I decided to make them the same cards, but reverse the colours.

Quick and easy cards that hopefully the boys will like!

Here's the cards separately:

Stamps: Pun Fun

Ink: Versamark, Stazon Black, Not Quite Navy (Marker) and Real Red (Marker), So Saffron (Marker)

Card Stock: Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Real Red

Other: Dimensionals

Catch you later,

Tina

Just Add Ink 33

Hi!

I've just managed to get this card posted in time for the current Just Add Ink challenge.  This week the girls have given us a beautifully elegant sketch for inspiration.

Isn't it lovely?  I hope I've done it justice with my card.

I've used the new Greenhouse Gala DSP on the card.  I'm not such a fan of the big floral designs of the paper, but I'm totally loving the brocade-type patterns in the pack.  The colour combinations are lovely too, and with 6 colours it's easy to pick just 2 or 3 to work with.

Here's a closer look at the sentiment panel:

I used the En Francais Background stamp on the bottom layer, and the Thanks stamp from Perfect Punches for the sentiment, which was raised on dimensionals.  The Chocolate Chip oval was added for a little extra interest.

Stamps: En Francais Background, Perfect Punches

Ink: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip

DSP/Card Stock: Greenhouse Gala DSP, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Other: Chocolate Chip ribbon (retired), Scallop Oval and Wide Oval Punches, Paper Snips, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals.

Catch you later,

Tina

Happy Father's Day!

Hi!

The card I made for today's post was created using the latest sketch over at Card Patterns.  Sadly I missed their deadline by a couple of days.  Oh well, maybe next time!

I used a narrow strip of Baja Breeze cardstock and pleated it across the bottom of the square panel.  The sketch had ribbon across the bottom, but I thought the pleated cardstock was a good substitute on a male card.  The Greenhouse Gala DSP screams 70's wallpaper to me, so I tried to compliment it with the offset circles down the left side.  Groovy Baby!

DSP/Card Stock: Greenhouse Gala DSP, Real Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip

Other: Circle Cutter and Punches, Chit Chat Rub Ons (retired)

While I'm celebrating one of the most important men in my life, I thought I'd also show you the card I made him for his birthday last month.

Here's the inside:

I used a left over section from the front to add interest to the inside.  It's something I really should focus on a bit more - making the inside just as special as the outside.

Stamps: Circle Circus, Always

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie

DSP/Card Stock: Washington Apple DSP (retired), So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

Other: Dimensionals, Stamp Positioner, Sponge Dauber

Catch you later,

Tina

Stampin' Up! has bling!

Hi!

How exciting - the new Ideas Book and Catalogue is up and running and is the best one yet!  So many new products and stamp sets.  I really hope I win lotto soon!

Today's card was a long time coming.  After the big fundraiser I lost my mojo a little, but I think I am beginning to find it again.  I decided to start off with a simple card to ease myself back into things.

I only received my new embossing folder in the mail yesterday, so I put it straight to use on this card.  My hubby Rob was a bit 'meh' when I showed him the folder, but once I'd embossed the cardstock he had to agree that it was pretty nice.  He was amazed at the crisp lines it produces.  I sponged lightly over the panel with a sponge dauber to give a softer look.

And, most exciting, Stampin' Up! are now selling bling!  Expect to see a lot more on my cards!

Stamps: Perfect Punches

Ink: Regal Rose

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Regal Rose, Rose Red

Other: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Rhinestones, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals

Catch you later,

Tina