Easter Treat Box

I cased this treat box from Sam Donald.  It turned out to be the perfect size for the Maltese Easter Bunny chocolate.  Thanks Sam for sharing the instructions.  Sam has the most amazing tutorials on her blog.  Hop on over and have a look as you won't be disappointed.

I chose to make this box bright and colourful and used the free Sale-a-bration DSP and ribbon.  There are only a few more days left of Sale-a-bration so make sure you don't miss out on your free goodies for every $110 you spend.

 

 

 

 

Our granddaughter has been spending some time with us.  Here she is helping Grandpa wash the car.  I am not sure how much car washing was actually done with her sitting in the bucket of water fully clothed and supervising Grandpa! 

 

We have also had to install lockable bolts on the top of all the doors as she (at 2 years old) knows how to unlock the doors and go outside by herself.  I guess it won't be long before she knows how to drag a chair over to the door and slide open the bolt.  We have anticipated this and made sure all the bolts have locks and removable keys so that there is no way she can get outside by herself.

 

 

 

Thanks for visiting

Sharon

 



Supplies Used

Stamps:   Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink:   Coastal Cabana

Cardstock:   Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral and Whisper White

DSP:   Best Year Ever 2015 Sale-a-bration

Punches:   Word Window and ½” (1.3cm) Circle

Ribbon:  Crushed Curry from Best Year Ever Accessory Pack 2015 Sale-a-bration and Tangerine Tango Bakers Twine

Other:  Scoring Tool



Plain and Simple Cottage Garden

Yes, another Cottage Garden card.  This card is very plain and simple.

Sharon

Supplies Used
Stamps:  Cottage Garden and Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink:  Versamark and Coastal Cabana
Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Vellum and Whisper White
Other:  Note Cards and Envelopes and White Embossing Powder

Punches:   Word Window
Ribbon: Coastal Cabana 1/8" (3.2mm) Taffeta Ribbon
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More Cottage Garden

I know I know but I just had to do another card using cottage Garden.  This time I embossed it and then sponged colour onto the flowers.  Quick and simple.

Thanks
Sharon

Supplies Used
Stamps:  Cottage Garden and Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink:  Versamark, Coastal Cabana, and Strawberry Slush
Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White

Other:  Note Cards and Envelopes and White Embossing Powder
Punches:   Word Window and Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
Ribbon: Coastal Cabana Thick Bakers Twine and Whisper White Bakers Twine

Embellishments: Pearls

Why I have Neglected my Blog

I have been busy with my little granddaughter, Savanna.  Isn't she just a cutie.  I have still being crafting in between so will have a few cards to show you over the next few weeks.  My daughter and her husband have moved over to New Zealand from the UK last October so now I get to spend time with my little granddaughter.



Off to see the cows

Thank goodness she hasn't learnt to open the gate yet!!!!

And a card which I made ages ago.  I have been going through all my cards and found quite a stash that I need to put up on my blog.  I love the colours of this cards.  I stamped the clock onto vellum and fussy cut it so that the stamping on the card would show through.

Thanks for visiting.
Sharon

Stamps:  Clockworks, Gorgeous Grunge and Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight and Bermuda Bay
Cardstock:  Vellum, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight and Bermuda Bay

Ribbon:  Tangerine Tango Bakers Twine from Tag a Bag Accessories Kit
Other:  Epic Day This and That Washi Tape

Hello Friend

A quick post today as I am running out of time.  Thanks for popping in for a quick look.

Countryside Card Set

I love the simplicity of these cards.  I used the blender pen to add a little definition to the stamped image. I also distressed around all the edges with the new Stampin' Distress Tool which is available from the seasonal catalog.

Stamps:  Countryside, Clockworks and Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Ink:  Not Quite Navy and River Rock

Cardstock:  Not Quite Navy, River Rock, Very Vanilla and Watercolour Paper
Big shot:  Finishing Touches Edgelits
DSP:  First Edition Speciality
Others:  Stampin' Distress Tool and Blender Pen
Embellishments:  1/8" (3.2cm) Mini Brads

Mother's Day Card

Oops, I forgot all about Mother's Day so I whipped up this quick card for my mom.  I knew that Mother's Day was coming up but didn't realise that is was next weekend.  Lucky for me Mom doesn't read my blog so I know she won't see her card

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Sentiments and Tiny Tags
Ink: Raspberry Ripple
Ribbon:  Very Vanilla Bakers Twine from the Boutique Boxes Designer Printed Kit

Cardstock:  Pretty in Pink
Embellishments:  Artisan Embellishments Kit and VIntage buttons
Punches:  Jewellry Tag

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

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

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

Holiday Frame Embossing Folder

I totally love this embossing folder.  Here I created two cards, one for Christmas and the other one for a general occassion.

Both cards together

Christmas Card

A General Card

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Very Vanilla
Ribbon:  3 ½” (9 cm) Scalloped Tulle Ribbon in Cherry Cobbler
Punches:  Bird Builder, Word Window, Modern Label and Extra Large Oval
BigShot:  EF Holiday Frame, Label Collection Framelit Dies and Designer Frames Folder
Embellishments:  Pearls

Butterfly Card

I have been having a play with some goodies from the Catalogue.  I am just loving the new In Colours - very yummy.  I used the Baby Wipe technique on the butterflies.

The weather doesn't look too good this weekend so that means I will be able to play with all my new goodies.  I can't wait! 

Supplies Used

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Sentiments and Papillon Potpourri

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse and Summer Starfruit

Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit and Whisper White

Ribbon:  3/8 “(I cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon in Raspberry Ripple

Punches:  Elegant Butterfly, Word Window and Modern Label

Bigshot:  Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and Delicate Doilies Sizzlits

Sneak Peek

It is nearly the 1 September which means a new Catalogue with lots of new stamps, inks and papers.  I do have a card to show you so you can have a sneak peak at one of the new stamp sets that will be available.  The ink pads have been changed and they are just fabulous to stamp with.  I also used the new In Colours which are vibrant and strong.

I fussy cut out the rose and adhered it with a dimensional so that the front part of the card tucks underneath it to keep it closed.  I layered the stamping and used the rock and roll technique on the bird.  It is a little harder to do this with the new ink pads but it can be achieved if you are very careful.


Front of Card



Fancy Fold

Inside the card

Supplies Used

Stamps:  Papaya Collage and Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink:  Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple and Summer Star Fruit

Cardstock:  Midnight Muse, Whisper White and Summer Star Fruit

DSP:  Twitterpatted

Christmas Box Set

Here is the Christmas Box Set using the one sheet wonder (from Rachel Knight) that we made at class last week.  Everyone loved it so much that they all wanted to make another set.  It was a perfect choice for Christmas cards.  Remember, I showed you a sneak peek over a week ago so here is the whole set, complete with a gift box.  It would make a lovely gift.

The new Catalogue comes out on 1 September and the retiring list is out now.  This stamp set is retiring so if you want to order it, contact me before it sells out.  There are already a few
items that have have sold out, so be quick. 

Stampin’ Up! have modified the Classic Inkpads and changed the surface of the pad so that stamps get a better ink coverage which means your stamped image will look nicer, which is why the existing stamp pads are all on the retired list.

Supplies Used

Stamps:  Season of Joy, Curly Cute and Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Basic Grey

Ribbon:  5/8" (1.6 cm) Satin Ribbon in Old Olive and Bakers Twine in Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Basic Grey

Punches:  Scallop Trim Border

Embellishments:  Dazzling Diamonds

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