Valentines Day

Hi Guys

Todays offering is a gorgeous set of cards and envelopes that I cased from a blog and I can't remember the name, the cards aren't exactly the same but the measurements and the envelope idea is from this lady.  If you know who you are please let me know and i'll shout it out next time.

 Today is Tuesday and I'm trying to get organised as I'm singing at Ronnie Scotts in London tonight (Soho)  its a fantastic venue so very excited.  I'm backing for Sian who you can check out on www.siancross.co.uk I am actually going to be wearing a dress which I rarely do for singing, just don't feel especially able to groove in a dress - in direct contrast to the lovely Julie Kettlewell, another SU demo, who moves superbly in evening gowns no less ;o) You can check out her blog for some awesome photos.

So here are the cards and envelopes.  The colour combo is Real Red, Pretty In Pink and Very Vanilla, sooo cute!

The DSP used is from the Colour family stacks, great value at £19.50 and the envelopes are run through the big shot with the envelope die. The sentiments on the cards are from Teeny Tiny Wishes.  The Very Vanilla part is punched out using the Decorative Label Punch.

Hope you like them
Stacex

Post it holders

Hi Guys

I've been making lots of little gifts to give as extras at Christmas and whilst not technically Christmassy here is one that I've done quite a few of.

This is a basic post it note holder.  I love the simplicity of this design.  I've used the beautiful new hostess set Simply Soft.  The colour combination here is Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Tempting Turquoise & Old Olive.  One of the notebooks has the main colour stamped off and one doesn't, makes quite a difference.  I've sponged all the edges to get a nice soft effect.  The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Hope you like them.

See ya
Stacex

Santa's Little Owl

Hi Guys

This is a real cutie, I've made the little owl a little Santa!  I do love Santa cards at Christmas and having the Owl punch makes this a breeze!  Unfortunately my camera has made the background appear purple when in actual fact it is Night Of Navy, not sure what happened there!

To make this card I used
Cardstock - Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink - White Craft, Real Red
Stamps - Teeny Tiny Wishes
Tools - Owl Punch, Tab Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern label punch
Embellishments - Chocolate Chip ribbon

Hope you like it
Stacex

Cheerful Treats Card

Hi Guys

The card I have today uses Cheerful Treats one of the new DSP sets in the October catalogue and it is lovely.  I was slightly stressed when I opened it as I realised I was supposed to order a different set to do a paper share with some other Pink Ladies, oops!  However after another rushed order was placed I am calm again and decided to have a play with the paper I had.

To make this card I used

Cardstock - Pink Pirouette, Concord Crush, Bashful Blue, Melon Mambo

Ink - Concord Crush

Stamps - Teeny Tiny Wishes

Tools - Big Shot, Square Lattice Folder, Punches - Eyelet Border, Extra Large Flower, Flower, 3/4" circle, Corner

Paper - Cheerful Treats 

Am quite happy with this as its not colours I would normally use, its good to step out of the box!

Bye for now

Stacex

Simply Less Is More Challenge & others

Hi Guys

Okay here is my challenge card, LIM ladies have given a One Layer - Seeing Double challenge.  This actually works perfectly for me as I was making a card today for my daughter Beth who started boarding school in Perth on Wednesday.  I am missing her so much so thought I would pop a little card off and try not to spoil it with tears!!  She is 14 but I am gutted and the house seems very quiet with only 2 children :(

I've used Fast & Fabulous which is actually retiring at the end of September.  I love this set and will be reluctant to stop using it ;o)

Sorry the picture seems to be a little bit fuzzy, not sure why, I tried several times and sincerely hope my camera isn't about to call it a day!

I've used Night of Navy and Tempting Turquoise for the flowers and the sentiment says Thinking of You from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Off to write it now.
Have a great weekend
Stacex

Sympathy Card

Hey Guys

My friend asked me to make a sympathy card for her friend yesterday and this is the card I made for her.  I like the fact that it isn't black and white, although that is definately a great colour combo. 

Notepad!

Hey Guys

Here is a little notepad I've done, these are really easy and are also quick to do, ideal if you have a craft fayre coming up or a party.  The picture doesn't really do this justice as it is in a plastic bag but you get the idea.

To make this I've used
Card - Rich Razzleberry, Whisper white, Old Olive
Ink - Rich Razzleberry
Stamps - Teeny Tiny Wishes, Trendy Trees
Tools - Word Window Punch, Decorative Label Punch

Hope you like it
Stacex

Baby Shower Bag!

Hey Guys!

Still on the baby shower theme here is a little bag I made which fits three pairs of socks perfectly!  I love making this bag as it really is quite quick (I usually keep a template of 3D items then just refer back when I want to make again).

The sentiment 'hello baby' is from Teeny Tiny Wishes, a US stamp set

 

Here it is from the top with the cute little socks inside, aw!

A closeup of the ribbon which is a double stitched wide grosgrain also a US item.

To make this card is used
Card - Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Ink - Bashful Blue
Paper - DSP Subtles
Stamps - Teeny Tiny Wishes
Embellishments - Bashful Blue Brads, Bashful Blue Stitched grosgrain ribbon
Tools - Boho Blossoms Punch, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Extra Large Oval Punch

Hope you like it.  If anyone would like measurements then drop me an email.


See you soon
Stacex

Claire's 50th

Hey Guys

I've made this card for my friend Claire's 50th birthday.  Am looking forward to seeing her on her special day & instead of a party she is having friends over for Champagne and Strawberries for the afternoon! How lovely!

To make this card
Card - Marina Mist, Very Vanilla
Ink - Basic Black, Marina Mist
Stamp - Swirls and Curls Verses, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Embellishments - Diamante, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon
Tools - Sizzix Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Decorative Label Punch

The sick bed!

Hi Guys

This cute little thing was inspired by something my upline Michelle Last did as a swap a while ago.  Its was two top notes made into a little pocket with a little owl paperclip and an insert for a wish list.  Anyway I thought the little pocket looked a little bit like a bed & when I saw the nurse owl on Julies Japes I just knew I had to do this.  So here we have a sick owl and a nurse owl on standby!

This is probably self explanatory for everyone so I wont give details although if you want them please email me.

Get Well Wishes is from Teeny Tiny Wishes, a US set I got on my recent trip to NY

And my poorly owl with the half shut eye, so cute!

To make this card
Card - Rose Red, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
Ink - Early Espresso
Stamps - Teeny Tiny Wishes
Tools - Big Shot, Top Note, Owl Punch, Word Punch, Decorative label punch
Paper - Springtime Vintage DSP

Hope you like it and come back again soon
Stacex