Contempo Christmas

Hi Guys

I've been combining my glitter crush with all of my other Christmas stamp sets to see how I get on and I love how this one turned out.  The stamp set is Contempo Christmas and the sentiment is from Season Of Joy.  The colours used are Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla.  The glitter used is Red but it seems to work well with the Cherry Cobbler which is great.

The bauble is made using Heat and Stick powder with the glitter and then using the Ornament punch.

Hope you like it.
Stacex

Seasons Greetings

Hi Guys

Have been on the Christmas cards to see if I hit on a design I'm happy to make lots of to get my Crimbo cards done.  So here you go, loving this one!

To make this card I used
Cardstock - Whisper White, Real Red, Chocolate Chip
Ink - Real Read, Chocolate Chip
Tools - 3/4 Circle punch, 1" Circle punch, Eyelet Border Punch
Stamps - Season Of Joy, Bliss

Hope you like it.
See you soon
Stacex

Jolly Holiday DSP

Hi Guys

Another Christmas card for you with the now discontinued Jolly Holiday DSP which I must admit I really love.  Very simple card to do but lovely.

To make this card I used
Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Paper - Jolly Holiday DSP
Ink - Chocolate Chip
Embellishments - Old Olive Grosgrain ribbon
Tools - Eyelet Border Punch
Stamps - Season of Joy

Hope you like it.
Stacex

Step cards

Hi Guys

I've been doing these cute little step cards that I first saw on Dawns Stampin Thoughts, they are so easy to do once you get the technique down.  I've actually done a video tutorial of these if you want a peek go to youtube and type in Tutorial Season of Joy.

The colours used are Pear Pizzaz and Poppy Parade In Colour DSP.  and the stamp is from Season of Joy.

Hope you liked it.
Stacex

Following on from last night

Hello

I'm back and I bet you all thought I'd forget, haha, nope.  Here are the last two cards I did at Lorraine's technique class

The background here was created running acetate through the big shot then rubbing the raised parts with a nail file, its a lovely effect.  The trees are of course from Season Of Joy, a huge fav of mine.  Luckily I did this class with my best buddy Gill who very nicely pointed out that I cut all the bottoms off my trees, oops! Had to root around my scrap paper to find them and quickly cut and glue them on, thanks Gilby ;o)

This next card is a stunner, everyone I have shown it to, loves it.  This is using a brayer which I have to admit is not my favourite thing but it turned out beautifully and I think I'll be doing brayering at my next class, can you believe it!

Isn't that a beautiful scene?  Lovely as a tree is a wonderful set and defiantely a staple.  We used acetate and Stayz on black ink with glossy card.  Stamping first the 'real' trees, then stamping again onto the acetate, turning it over, and rubbing it so that some of the ink comes off but not as much as with the stamped image above it, giving the illusion of a reflection.  I adore this card.

Alrighty people thanks for stopping by.
Stacex

More Christmassy ones

Hey Guys

I have yet more Christmas cards for you but what better time to do them?  I have a horrible suspicion that Christmas will creep up on me and so am trying to be prepared ;o)  Still using Season of Joy but it is just lovely!

I'm still trying to decide on the cards I'll do for Christmas.  If you haven't decided crafty ladies, get thinking ;o)

See you soon
Stacex

I'm back....and so is school!

Hi Guys

Woohoo, school is back today for all 3 of my lovely children!  I've been up since 4.50am, yes you did read that correctly.  Miss Bethany, my 14year old starts boarding school today in Perth, Scotland and her dad was taking her on an early flight so they are well organised for the day ahead.  She is so brave, I'm not sure I could've done it at that age but she has been determined so fingers crossed it all goes well for her.  Megan also goes back to school today & she'll go into Year 11 and Conal to Year 1, aw how cute.  Where does the time go?

I must apologise for the lack of posting but I was up in Glasgow last week and didn't have any time between coming back from holiday and going up to schedule any posts.  I did however have a lovely day crafting with my friend Juanita which means I do have some cards to show you.

As you can see they are all variations on a theme but I do love the Season of Joy set!

Have a great day whatever you are doing.
See you soon
Stacex