Saturday 10 November 2012

Another Male Card

I cased this card from Ann over at Stamper Dog.  I adore the bright colours of Midnight Muse and Summer Starfruit at the moment.




Thanks for stopping by and visiting.
Sharon x


Stamps:  Clockworks and Word Play
Ink:  Midnight Muse and Summer Starfruit
Cardstock:  Midnight Muse, Whisper White and Summer Starfruit
Ribbon:  3/8” (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon in Midnight Muse
BigShot:  Finishing Touches Edgelites

Friday 9 November 2012

Simple Birthday Card

Okay, this is the last card I made using the same design as the previous posts.  I did step this card up a bit, but still kept it simple.


Thank you for visiting
Sharon x


Stamps:  Papillon Potpourri and Blooming with Kindness
Ink:  Raspberry Ripple
Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse and Whisper White
Ribbon:  3/8” (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon in Midnight Muse
Embellishments:  Basic Jewels Pearls





Thursday 8 November 2012

Another card using the same design as the previous two posts

I really did get on roll when making all these cards using the same design.  It is another Thank You card as you can never have too many of them. 


Thanks for stopping by
Sharon x

 
Stamps:  Papillon Potpourri and Blooming with Kindness
Ink:  Raspberry Ripple
Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple and Whisper White
Ribbon:  Cherry Cobbler baker’s twine
Punches:  1 ⅜ (3.5cm) Circle and Butterfly Punch
Embellishments:  Basic Jewels Pearls

Wednesday 7 November 2012

A simple thank you card

This is another card that I made based on the same design as the previous post.
 
 

Thanks for visiting
Sharon x


Stamps:  Besty’s Blossoms and Blooming with Kindess
Ink:  Gumball Green
Cardstock:  Gumball and Whisper White
Ribbon:  Lucky Limeade baker’s twine
Punches:  1 ⅜ (3.5cm) Circle
Embellishments:  Basic Jewels Pearls

Tuesday 6 November 2012

Ornament Keepsake Christmas Card


I have not been good at updating my blog lately as I have been spending most of my time outdoors in the garden.  I have also been helping hubby with the stock, fencing and planting paddocks.  The sheep have settled down and we have moved them while we replant their paddocks.  We are due to get our Ram in December as well a more calves.  We have a paddock locked up for hay so we will be making hay before Christmas.  Spring and the beginning of summer is always really busy for us.  Most of our veggies are in, so all we have to do now is just add a few new veggies every few weeks so that not everything is ready at the same time.  Well enough blabbing about me and onto the good stuff.
 
Two cards, but one is slightly different.  I personally prefer the second card.  I cased this card from Andrea Walford, so do stop by her blog for a visit.

 
 

 
 
Stamps:  Ornament Keepsakes and Greetings of the Season
Ink:  Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler
Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade and Very Vanilla
Ribbon:  Cherry Cobbler baker’s twine
BigShot:  Holiday Ornaments Framelit Dies, Little Leaves Sizzlits and EF Lacy Brocade
DSP:  Festival of Prints

A Clean and Simple Card

I whipped up this clean and simple card really quickly.  I also made a few other cards based on this same design which I will post on my blog in the next few days.



Thanks for coming by.

Sharon x


Stamps:  Betsy’s Blossoms and Word Play
Ink:  Raspberry Ripple
Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple and Whisper White
Ribbon:  Cherry Cobbler baker’s twine
Punches:  1 ⅜ (3.5cm) Circle
Embellishments:  Basic Jewels

Friday 26 October 2012

A Male Card

I CASED this card from Deb Currier as you know I really struggle with Male cards.  I did change it up a bit to suit what supplies I had on hand.  Once I glued everything down I found that I had done it upside down so I am going to have to make another.  At least I can keep this card as future reference.


 
Thanks for visiting.
 
Sharon x
Stamps:  Need for Speed, Itty Bitty Banners and Clockworks
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler and Basic Grey
Cardstock:  Basic Grey, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla
BigShot:  Bitty Banners Framelits
Punches:  1” (2.5cm) Circle and 1 ⅜ (3.5cm) Circle
DSP:  Festival of Prints


Thursday 25 October 2012

That Stunning Christmas Ornament

I created that absolutely stunning Christmas Ornament on the front cover of the Holiday Catalogue.  It is so easy to make and the only thing that takes the time is the stamping and cutting.  The Holiday Framelits definitely make the cutting easy.

I will be making these as gifts for my children as we have a Christmas tradition of swapping Christmas Tree decorations each year.  We have been doing this for about the pass eight years and I have a wonderful collection of decorations and they are all really special as you can see the thought that goes into picking just the right ornament.  I am going to have to get a larger tree this year so that I can fit all the decorations on it.


Thanks for stopping by and I apologise for not updating my blog.  The reason is that I have been busy in the garden as I just adore spring with all the new growth.

Sharon x

Stamps:  Ornament Keepsakes
Ink:  Lucky Limeade and Cherry Cobbler
Cardstock:  Whisper White
Ribbon:  3 ½” (9 cm) Scalloped Tulle Ribbon in Cherry Cobbler and Linen Thread
BigShot:  Holiday Ornaments Framelit Dies and Designer Rosette Bigz XL
DSP:  Candlelight Christmas
Embellishments:  Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Large Pearl Basic Jewels and Dazzling Details

Wednesday 3 October 2012

It's Spool Time


 

Dates: 1-31 October 2012

Promotion Details: At Stampin’ Up!, it’s spool time! For the month of October, get a FREE package of 3/8" (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon—a $19.25 value—for every $70 you spend – no limits, so go crazy!
Sorry—hostess dollars don’t count toward this promotion.

Choose from the following ribbons
 

Item
Description
126848
Ribbon Gumball Green 3/8” (1 cm) Stitched Satin
126847
Midnight Muse 3/8” (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon
126844
Primrose Petals 3/8” (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon
126845
Raspberry Ripple 3/8” (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon
126846
Summer Starfruit 3/8” (1 cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon

 

Sunday 30 September 2012

Another Gift Box

I was on a roll the other day and whipped up this box with matching cards.  I used the beautiful flocked window sheet from Candlelight Christmas Speciality DSP for the lid and kept the cards really simple.  I used the EF Holiday Frames again and punched large ovals from the left over flocked window sheet for the cards.  I also cut the ribbon in half lengthwise so that it would not be too thick when posting the cards.

A close up

The set

The card

The Box

Thanks for stopping by
Sharon


Stamps: Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Ink: Ridinghood Red
Cardstock: Ridinghood Red and Very Vanilla
Ribbon: 3 ½” (9 cm) Scalloped Tulle Ribbon in Crumb Cake
BigShot: EF Holiday Frame
Punches: Extra Large Oval, Word Window and Modern Label
DSP: Candlelight Christmas

Saturday 29 September 2012

Time for Tea

Our Ewe Lambs arrived safely but one of them seems determine to get out even though we have installed a 7 wire fence around the paddock.  At the moment I prefer stamping as it easier control!!!!!

I adore the Tea Shoppe stamp set so I used Kim Score's Hot Cocoa Holder tutorial but  changed it up to use the Tea Shoppe stamp set.  Inside of filling the box with marshmallow's I used sugar cubes.  I also had a small bit of empty space in the box so I tied by cinnamon sticks together with ribbon.  This box of tea was a perfect fit for the box.  It was sheer luck as I made the box then looked for a box of tea.
 
 
Thanks for visiting and have a fabulous day.
Sharon

Stamps:  Tea Shoppe
Ink:  Early Espresso and Primrose Petals
Cardstock:  Early Espresso, Whisper White and Primrose Petals
Ribbon:  ½” (1.3 cm) Seam Binding Ribbon in Very Vanilla
Punches:  Extra Large Oval, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Corner Rounder and Scallop Trim Border
DSP:  Candlelight Christmas
Embellishments:  Pearls and Vanilla Scented Embossing Powder
Other:  Window Sheets

Friday 28 September 2012

More Gift Boxes

I love making little gifts to give to people.  Here is another couple of boxes I made the other day.  I used the nugget box tutorial from by Chiaki Haverstick.  They were really quick and easy to make.


I hope you all have an awesome day.

Sharon

Stamps:  Friendship Preserves and Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Ink:  Basic Grey
Cardstock:  Basic Grey and Pink Pirouette
Ribbon:  5/8” (1.6 cm) Organza Ribbon in Whisper White and Bakers Twine is Whisper White
BigShot:  Window Frame Collection Framelit Dies
DSP:  Twitterpated

Thursday 27 September 2012

Gift Box Set

Well life sure has been busy lately.  We have purchased some Wiltshire Ewe Lambs and they arrive today.  We are going to be breeding them.  We have managed to find a Ram Lamb but he is still a bit young so we have to wait until November for him. 

We have been making some changes at home and the deck is nearly finished and the spa pool roof framing is up so just waiting for the roof now.  A few weeks ago the wind blew the spa pool cover off even ripping and breaking the latches.  It was quite badly damaged so we have ordered a new one and it should be here by the end of the week.  Well enough about my life and onto some stamping. 

This is what we make at class last week.  A gift box with four cards using the Holiday Frame Embossing folder.  It would make a great gift.  This box was inspired by Chiaki Haverstick.  She has the most gorgeous tutorials.


The Whole Set


The Box

Friendship Card

Happy Birthday Card - Oops I see there is a pearl missing - that must of happened when the cat decided to help me!!!

Thank You Card

Christmas Card
We will be making that absolutely stunning Christmas Ornament (that is on the front page of the Holiday Catalogue) at our next class. 

Thanks for stopping by.
Sharon

Stamps:  Scentsational Season, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Language of Friendship
Ink:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Cardstock:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla
Ribbon:  3 ½” (9 cm) Scalloped Tulle Ribbon in Cherry Cobbler
Punches:  Bird Builder, Extra Large Oval, Boho Blossoms, Word Window, Modern Label and Extra Large Oval
BigShot:  Beautiful Wings Embosslits, EF Holiday Frame, Label Collection Framelit Dies, Holiday Collection Framelit Dies and Designer Frames Folder
DSP:  Be of Good Cheer
Embellishments:  Pearls
Other:  Acetate