Second attempt for LIM challenge

Hi Guys

Well it doesn't get much simpler than this....or so you would think.  This is my 3rd attempt at this card and I still didn't really get what I was looking for :(  I had an idea/picture in my head but it never really translated.  I'm sure this happens to everyone but it is soo frustrating. 

I've stamped the image using Sahara Sand then restamped slightly to the right in Basic Black, I wanted to give the illusion of depth but in previous attempts the card ended up looking too busy in the one little square so instead of several lighter stamps and the one in Black I just have one of each.  It definately needed something so I used my marker pen to colour the "for you" part of a stamp from the Level 1 hostess set "Afterthoughts".

To make this card: (all products are Stampin Up unless stated otherwise)
Card - Whisper White
Ink - Sahara Sand, Basic Black
Stamps - Just Believe, Afterthoughts

Submitted to Less Is More Challenge

See you
Stacex

Big Shot Tryouts!

 Hey Guys

I've been spending some time with my Big Shot just trying out different things, lots of the time I put the card into my scrap box as I don't have a use for it right at that moment but I did make this card because I just couldn't bear to pop this into the box.  This is Vellum cardstock run through the Big Shot in the Square Lattice embossing folder which completely changes the texture of the card - its lovely - I couldn't stop stroking it. 

I laid the Vellum ontop of some Pretty in Pink cardstock then layered onto black card with a ribbon and a tiny sentiment.  It did look a little bare but I could hardly bear to cover it so I used the bird from the Two Step Bird punch and could almost handle that.  I'm not sure it translates especially well in the photograph but its lovely.

To make this card: (All products used are Stampin Up unless stated otherwise)
Card - Basic Black, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White
Stamps - Punch Potpourri, Afterthoughts (L1 Hostess set)
Ink - Basic Black
Tools - Sizzix Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder
Embellishments - Pretty In Pink Grosgrain Ribbon

Submitted to
Crafting For All Seasons Challenge Blog - #1 - Anything Goes

See ya
Stacex

The Launch of the new mini!

It's here!  The Stampin Up mini is finally here!  The cute owl punch is finally available and I for one will be excited to get my paws on it!  If you would like me to send you a copy of the mini pop me an email and I'll get one in the post to you straight away.  The other amazing thing is that the Sizzix Big Shot is now offered, fantastic!  The die cuts and the embossing folders are just lovely.

This card is a male birthday card and I've used the Big Shot embossing folder Polka Dots for the background.  This is such an easy yet effective way to create a card.  CS used is Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler.  The raised dots on the Cherry Cobbler have been inked in Early Espresso which is a great effect.  The sentiment is from the Level 1 Hostess Set Afterthoughts and is raised on dimensionals.  Very Vanilla grosgrain ribbon is added underneath the sentiment to add another element.

Tuesday Male Card

Hi Stampers

Well I think this is definately an original, its difficult when you look at so many blogs and magazines to have an original idea, well for me anyway but I think this may actually be one!  Its a male card and I got the idea when Juanita and I were doing the his & hers 40th cards. 

Its a tri-fold card and the front page has the Happy Birthday sentiment, the second page has the 40 and a couple of beer mugs and the third page is for your personal message.  When it is closed it is tied with the Night of Navy satin ribbon, so cute.

I think the sentiment here which is from the Level 1 Hostess Set Afterthoughts, shows just how good SU products are, even though the words are tiny, they are so clear.  I have used the Baja Breeze DS paper layered on the Night of Navy CS.

A couple of beer mugs from Cheers To You set, coloured with my Marker pens and cut out.  The numbers are stamped in Night of Navy ink using Schoolbook Serif Numbers set which is my new favourite, not sure how I survived without it! 

Little bit closer for you ;o)

Rightyho I'm off, feeling very smug and pleased with myself!

Have a great Tuesday

Stacex