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



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

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

 

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

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

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