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

I'm back!

Hi Stampers! Ooh seems like a while since I've been on here but I have been crafting, never fear.  So here are a few of the cards that I have been creating.  I'm in a bit of a flap at the moment and feel like I don't have enough time to use and enjoy all my gorgeous craft supplies!  I'm not complaining because that is a lovely position to be in but I definately need to be a bit more organised to ensure maximum crafting time.

This card uses the Playdate DS Paper which I love although I must say its the less obvious patterns that grabs me, in this card its the heart design I loved - one of the best things about SU designer paper is that you get two chances to love it what with it being double sided!  The hearts are all punched using the Heart To Heart punch, the edging is the Scallop Trim Border punch and finished off with the Striped Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon and a couple of Rhinestones, pretty!

As well as making the matchboxes about I also did a couple of cards, still on the theme of Valentine's Day, one very like the box and another, using the Small Heart punch which is very apt.

Valentine's Matchbook Box

Hey Stampers!  Sorry haven't been updating the last few days, had some dental work done and was in a fair bit of pain but feeling lots better now and have had a fantastic night crafting.  Got the kids all off to bed and just got cracking, its amazing how much your miss it when you don't get the chance to be crafty.

 So I started with these Matchbook boxes which you can see my upline Michelle Last demonstrate on youtube.  Its very cute and very easy.  Uses the Heart To Heart Punch and the effect is really lovely.

I have used Crumb Cake cardstock and the Heart To Heart Punch with paper from Play Date Designer Paper backing the hearts. I've used the Basic Black Marker to edge the hearts giving the faux stitching effect.  The top is edged with the Scallop Trim Border Punch and the love stamp is from a retired set.

I even copied Michelles choice of chocolates to put inside the box in one of the small cellophane bags, it is such a cute gift for someone.