Father's Day with Sail Away

Hi Guys

This card is a bit of a move from my usual colours but I have got the summer bug and wanted to do something a little bit different.  This card uses the new Sail Away stamp from the Mini Catalogue and at £8.95 is a real bargain.  I've used a masking and brayer technique to get the effect of the sunset.

I've used Pumpkin Pie ribbon to match the colour of the sky.

A little bit closer.

To make this card: (all Stampin Up products unless stated otherwise)
Card - Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise
Ink - Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie
Stamps - Sail Away
Embellishments - Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools - Brayer

See you soon
Stacex

Fathers Day with Plane & Simple

Hi Guys

Good Morning and happy Wednesday!  Its half term so I'm afraid have been a little late on my posts :(  Hopefully will be a bit more organised towards the end of the week ;o)

I actually did a youtube video for this card which you can see on the blog side bar but here is the actual card.  Its a very simple one but really quite effective.

This one has a bow tied with the ribbon whereas the one above just has the ribbon wrapped around the card.

A peek inside

To make this card: (all products Stampin Up unless stated otherwise)
Card - Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Ink - Soft Suede
Stamps - Plane & Simple, Something to Celebrate (Level 2 hostess)
Embellishments - Very Vanilla 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools - Sizzix Big Shot, Top Note Die

Have popped this one in
The Paper Players Challenge #49 - Anything Goes

Hope you like it
Stacex

Fathers Day

Hi Guys

This one is a fathers day card, I cant remember when it is but I think its June sometime, I guess the shops will let me know soon enough ;o)  I quite like these colours for a male card and it is very simple to do.

The flag piece with the sentiment has been run through the crimper several times to break down the fibres so it looks at like its flowing in the wind.  The background items are stamped in Crumb Cake to add extra depth.

A close up of the sentiment.

A side view.

To make this card you need:

Card - Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Stamp - Plane & Simple
Embellishments - Dimensions, copper brad
Tools - Sponge Dauber
Ink - Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

See ya
Stacex

Male Cards

Hi Guys

These are perfect for the men in your life whether its a Birthday or Fathers Day or just to say Hi!  These cute little shirt and tie combos are sure to make the recipient smile.  I actually first saw these on Dawns Stampin Thoughts and I have to say I am almost verging on stalking the poor womans youtube videos - but they are so good!  Anyway Dawn shows how to do these in a very clear and straightforward way so go ahead and take a peek if you haven't done these already.

I did these as one of my card class items but because there were 6 people squished around my dining table and it was a bit messy I ended up not taking any pictures although the girls did a great job with them. 

Two of them are from the subtles designer series paper, Perfect Plum and Rose Red and the third one is from the Neutrals and is Chocolate Chip.  It takes around 2/3 of a sheet to make them and a square of Whisper White for the inside for writing on.  Soo Cute!

Alrighty see you soon

Stacex