Another Forgotten Card

Here is another card that I had forgotten all about.  I love So Saffron as it just seems to go with everything.

Supplies Used

Stamps:  Friends Never Fade

Ink:  Marina Mist

Ribbon:  1/2" (1.3 cm) Seam Binding Ribbon in Pool Party

Cardstock:  Marina Mist, So Saffron and Whisper White

DSP:  Paisley Petals

A Forgotten Card

I was clearing out my stash of cards this weekend and I found this card that I realised I hadn't uploaded on to my blog.  Sale-a-Bration had such lovely papers, ribbons and stamp sets this year.

Since the weather was awful I spent the weekend watching the Olympics  and weren't the Black Sticks awesome to win their match against the Aussies?  While I watched TV, I cleared out all my left over kits from classes and made up all the cards.  I now have this huge pile of cards which I am going to post to my BFF and my favourite Aunty.

Supplies Used

Stamps:  Elementary Elegance

Ink:  Pool Party and Lucky Limeade

Cardstock:  Pool Party, Whisper White and Lucky Limeade

Punches:  Curly Label

Bigshot:  Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

DSP:  Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper

Embellishments:  Basic Pearls

With Sympathy....

A special card for a special family.  I don't really know what to say...... 

Supplies Used

Stamps:  A Reason to Smile and Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink:  Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler

Ribbon:  1/2" (1.3 cm) Seam Binding Ribbon in Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler

Bigshot:  Framelites

DSP:  Twitterpated



Post-It Note Holder

I have so many scraps that I really do need to start reducing them.  I decided to make this little sticky note holder.  Thanks Gloria for the lovely inspiration as your ones were just lovely.  I think these would make lovely gifts.

tfl

Sharon

Supplies Used
Stamps:   Friends Never Fade
Ink:   Not Quite Navy, Whisper White and Baja BreezeCardstock:  Not Quite Navy and Baja Breeze

Ribbon:   1/2" (1.3 cm) Seam Binding Ribbon in Pool Party
Punches:  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border

DSP:  Pocketful of Posies

Other:    Sticky Notes



Layer Card

Everyone has been creating these cards and they are just stunning.  Thanks to everyone for all the lovely inspiration.  It didn't take too long to put together one I got the measurements sorted out.  The triple layer card originally came from Dawn Olchefske.

Card Front

Card Inside

TFL
Sharon

Supplies Used
Stamps:   Cottage Garden and Tiny Tags
Ink:   Pear Pizzazz and early EspressoCardstock:  Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White and Early Espresso

Ribbon:   1/2" (1.3 cm) Seam Binding Ribbon in Pear Pizzazz and Bakers Twine in Pear Pizzazz
Punches:  Jewellery Tag Punches

Another gift

I have seen these cute little bags on many different blogs and just had to make one.  The first time I saw this bag was on Kathryn Lowe's blog. So I whipped up one for the little girl who delivers our local newspaper and filled it with lollies.

A close up of the flowers

Supplies Used
Stamps:   Pennant  Parade
Ink:   Pool Party and Black Stazon
Cardstock:  Pool Party and Daffodil Delight

Ribbon:   1/2" (1.3 cm) Seam Binding Ribbon in Pool Party
Punches: Boho Blossoms

DSP:  Attic Boutique

Bigshot:  Framelites and Little Leaves Sizzlits Die

Embellishments:  Brads – Rhinestone Brads – Circle Ice and Basic Jewels - Rhinestone

A Sneak Peek

Here is a sneak peek of what we will be making at the next class.  I will show the actual project once we have had the class, so make sure you come back and visit at the end of July.   If you are interested in attending this class, then please send me an email.

Thanks and have a great day
Sharon

Pillar Box Gift

I love making small little gifts for people and the pillar box is just perfect as it is so quick and easy.  The fussy cutting took the longest but I love fussy cutting and find it really relaxing.

Supplies Used
Stamps:   Creative Elements
Ink:   Basic GreyCardstock:  Very Vanilla

Ribbon:  1-1/4" (3.2 cm) Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Basic Grey



Card and Box Set

The box and cards are from Andrea Walford.  I did adapt it to suit the stamps and cardstock that I already had. 

Supplies Used
Stamps:   Lovely as a Tree
Ink:   Black StazonCardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, River Rock and Marina Mist

Ribbon:   1/2" (1.3 cm) Seam Binding Ribbon in Cherry Cobbler
Punches: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border and Circle Punch from Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

DSP:  Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack – Neutrals Collection

Embellishments:  Brads - Neutrals



Rich Razzleberry and So Saffron

I cased this card from Debra Currier over at ARTfelt Impressions.  I do love her cards as they are so clean and simple and very fresh looking.  I used my latest favourite colour combination of Rich Razzleberry and So Saffron.

Supplies Used
Stamps:   Flower Fest and Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess set)
Ink:   Rich Razzleberry and Black StazonCardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron and Lucky Limeade

Ribbon:   1/4" (6.4 mm) Grosgrain Ribbon in Rich Razzleberry
Punches: Fancy Flower

DSP:  Pocketful of Posies

Bigshot:  Little Leaves Sizzlits Die

Embellishments:  Bitty Buttons



A set of Thank You Cards

My youngest daughter is having a baby shower so I made a whole bunch of thank you cards for her.  I used kits that I had left over from classes and adapted them to suit so that all the cards followed a similar style.  I made a few in different colours, cardstock and patterned paper.  I stamped inside the cards and on the envelopes so that everything matched. I do hope she likes them.  My favourite colour combination is Rich Razzleberry and So Saffron.  Hubby likes the Old Olive and Melon Mamba - he said it was more vibrant except he called it the green and pink card.

Out of Africa

This is the first time I have inked up this stamp set and it looks like I will be using it a bit more.  I used the masking and rock n roll techniques on this set.  The animals are just plain ink but I used the rock n roll technique on the trees.  You can't quite see it in the photo but I used cajun craze, early espresso and river rock inks for the trees. I also used the Linen Thread as I find it is softer to work with than the Hemp Twine.

Card Front

Inside the card

Supplies Used
Stamps:   Zoo Review, Tiny Tags and Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess set)
Ink:   River Rock, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso and Peach ParfaitCardstock:  Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla and River Rock

Ribbon: Linen Thread
Punches: Word Window and Jewellery Tag

Mother's Day

I know that Mother's Day has been and gone but I have been neglecting my blog for the past few months which is why this card is only been posted now.


I made it one of my goals to post regularly and so far I seem to be sticking to it.

Supplies Used

Stamps:  Fresh Vintage and Well Scripted (retired)

Ink:   Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla

Ribbon:  Bakers Twine – Cherry Cobbler and 1/2" (1.3 cm) Seam Binding Ribbon in Cherry Cobbler

Bigshot:  Elegant Lines Embossing Folder and Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Dies

Criss Cross Card

Don't you just adore the Mocha Morning DSP.  It seems to suit every occasion.

Card Front

Card Inside

Supplies Used

Stamps:  Extreme Elements and Well Scripted (retired)

Ink:   Soft Suede and River Rock

Cardstock:  Soft Suede and Very Vanilla

Ribbon:  1-1/4" (3.2 cm) Stripped Grosgrain  Ribbon in Soft Suede

Embellishments:  Antique Brads and Mini Library Clips

Punches:  Decorative Label and Bo Ho Blossoms

DSP:  Mocha Morning

Thank You

Nothing to say to today but TFL.

Card Front

Card Inside

Supplies Used

Stamps:  Apothecary Art, Tiny Tags and Curly Cute

Ink:   Melon Mambo

Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive and Whisper White

Ribbon:  3/8" (1 cm) Pleated Satin Ribbon in Blushing Bride

DSP:  Cheerful Treat

Bigshot:  Framelites Labels Collection, Edgelits Dies Adorning Accents and Stripes Embossing Folder 

Sponging

I cased this card from Paula Dobson - thank you.  My card is not as good as hers as I think she is the queen of sponging and brayering (is that a word?).  I don't own a brayer yet so I just used sponges on my card.

Card Front

Card Inside

Supplies Used

Stamps: Autumn Days and Elementary Elegance

Ink:   Cajun Craze, Peach Parfait and Early Espresso

Cardstock:  Cajun Craze and Whisper White