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

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

Happy Birthday Niece!

Hi Guys

This card is for my niece Nancy who will be 7 years old on Monday.  She is a little cutie and very much a girlie girl so I went for Pretty In Pink for her main colour and thought she might like it personalised too!

I've used the Heat & Stick powder with Dazzling Diamonds and then my Big Shot to cut out the letters.  I really like how it turned out and hope she will too.

Nappy Fold Pouch

Hi Guys

Here is another little nappy fold pouch using the Cheerful Treats DSP which I am loving.  I have also used the oval stamp from Happiest Birthday Wishes, a new Hostess set.  This stamp co-ordinates with the extra-large oval punch too so you can make this in no time at all!

To make this card is used

Cardstock - Whisper White
Paper - Cheerful Treats
Ink - Old Olive, Bashful Blue and Pretty In Pink Markers
Tools - Extra Large Oval Punch

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

Pulling Pastels Technique

Hi Guys

It has suddenly occurred to me that not only am I using a lot of Lovely As A Tree at the moment but I'm using a lot of Basic Black card stock too.  How funny.  The card I have today uses a technique called Pulling Pastels and it basically involves using your pastel chalks on your black card and then inking up a stamp with Versamark.  When applied to the card stock the versa mark lifts the chalk right off and you get a lovely striking image.  Very clever!

Such a lovely effect, like a misty evening.

To make this card is used
Cardstock - Basic Black, Whisper white, Bashful Blue
Ink - Versamark
Stamps - Lovely As A Tree
Tools - Stampin Pastels

I have done a youtube tutorial on this card which you will find under stetsonstacey.

Bye for now
Stacex

Black Magic & Video tutorial

Hi Guys

I have been doing some youtube tutorials which is a lot of fun and I must admit to spending a little bit more time than I should trawling around card making videos myself!  Todays card is showing the technique Black Magic.  The basic idea is to stamp onto Basic Black card stock using white craft ink and then use watercolour pencils to colour in your image.  The coloured image then just seems to pop off the page, its lovely.  I think the first time I saw this was at Michelle Lasts Quarterly training and I think it was Sandie Brain who showcased it for us that day.  Thanks for that Sandi!

To make this I used
Cardstock - Whisper White, Basic Black, Certainly Celery
Ink - White Craft
Tools - Watercolour pencils
Stamps - Because Of You, Lovely As A Tree

I may try a few of these for Christmas as I really like them.

See you soon
Stacex

Hi Guys

Hey there

I'm back!  Have been thoroughly enjoying the lovely weather and feel as though I've managed to get a lot done in preparation for the winter, now I'm not quite as organised as that statement makes me sound heehee but I have been clearing out the garage and making definite inroads!  Still lots to do but it really does feel great to have a clear out.

I have the website details for Lorraine whose gorgeous cards are below, the reflection, the cupcakes and the bleach effect.  If you want to look at her fabulous website the address is http://stampdelicious.wordpress.com

The card I'm going to show you is another super example of bleaching effect, but it isn't mine - Gill made it for my son's (her Godson) birthday and it is sooo cute!  Its definitely a keeper, so here you go.

I'm pretty sure the colours used were Sahara Sand, So Saffron & Soft Suede with lots of lovely sponging in what looks to be Soft Suede, Gilby correct me if I'm wrong ;o)  Isn't it lovely?

See you soon
Stacex

Pirates!

Hi Guys

Today its all about Pirates!  I did pirate thank you cards for my son's birthday which are very simple as I needed to do 35 of them.  Conal loved them!  I've used the corner edger and Early Espresso for the pirate ship then Crumb Cake for the words.  Think it works quite nicely and it was very quick too.

I did another thank you card, for Conal's Godmother which took a bit longer but we wanted it to be a bit more special.  My best friend Gill is his Godmother and had to hold off on this post until I'd sent the card, haha.  I think she'll have it by now so...

The card was done on Craft card but not sure why it looks so yellow in the picture!

Happy Monday
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

Hellooooo techniques!

Hi Guys

Sorry been a bit rubbishy on the old blog this week what with all the kids getting back into a routine (obviously I just bounced right back ;o)) after the summer haven't had a minute.

I also have to let you know that last week I was asked to go along as an extra on a movie, woohoo! Was very excited but ended up hanging around for hours waiting to go on for my wee nano second, only to be rained off and not getting on at all!  I did however meet a lovely bunch of ladies (some of which were actual actresses and one was an extra in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy!)  Was lovely getting all the gossip from all the films/programs they've worked on.

And now to crafting, I have 3 absolutely gorgeous cards for you.  The reason I can rave about them is that they aren't my design ;o)  I did these (and one other which I gave away) at a technique class/day, run by Lorraine.  Cant remember her blog details but will get them for you as her things are just lovely.  I had a fantastic day and learned a lot with some fun girlies, does life get any better?

The first one is a bleaching technique and the colours Lorraine chose were ideal I thought adding a dated sepia feel.  The image was embossed in black then the image was highlighted with bleach using a brush.

 Here she is a little closer, isn't she the cutest thing?  I think the colours used were Sahara Sand, Soft Suede and More Mustard.

The next card we did was a spotlight technique and this one was simply yummy!

Sorry the picture looks a little bit shaky, not sure what happened there.  Could be the fact that its 3.40am - my sons 6th birthday party is tomorrow and I couldn't sleep wondering if I've remembered everything!  Pretty sure I have everything on my list now but I guess it would be a bonus if mum was awake for the party ;o)  Okay off to bed I go, and I definitely saved the best for last with Lorraine's cards.

Thanks for stopping by
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

Morning!

Hi Guys

These Christmas cards are a slightly different feel to the others as there is more white space which is nice sometimes.  These are very simple and I'm not sure where I saw them first to give credit :(  The only thing is cutting out the little baubles can be a bit footery but definately worth it.

Cup of Tea Anyone?

Hey Guys

I have been thinking about convention swaps and also little gifts to say thank you, and one of the things I like is the idea of is the teabag holder.  This is my take on it, pretty simple but cute I thought and you really do get some lovely teabags individually wrapped that I'm sure would match the colours you decide to use.

The colours are Night of Navy and Always Artichoke although the pictures aren't fantastic.  The bottom of the holder is scored and folded to create a little ridge for the teabag to sit it but I would use a little snail to adhere the teabag to the inside incase it fell out.

Hope you like it.
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

Second post!

Hi Guys

I have another little Christmassy one for you and I love how it turned out as I started out thinking of something completely different but couldn't get it to work.  This is my salvaged one so am really pleased with it.

Love the Cherry Cobbler, think its fast becoming a firm favourite.

Have a great day.
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

 

Busy Busy!

Hi Guys

Sorry I haven't updated my blog for a few days, this week has been horribly hectic.  Chris is working away and I'm frantically trying to get everything ready for the kids going back to school.  Come September I'll have 3 children at 3 different schools!  Bethany will be going to board at Strathallan in Perthshire and so there has been a lot of items to buy not including the uniform and everything need to be labelled etc etc...I'm sure you can all imagine!

Very late to be blogging but I was on pick up duty for my daughter Meg after a party this evening and am waiting for her and her 2 friends who are sleeping over to finish their snacks and drop off before I head upstairs, ah the joys of parenthood ;o)

A couple of the items I'm showing you have seen previously on my blog and a couple are new.  These are what we did at card class on Wednesday night, was great fun and I think we actually spent about an hour chatting before we even started!

These little decorated chocolates I first saw on Crafting Claires blog, so take a peek.

Contempo Christmas and the Ornament punch were used for the above card which you can see earlier in my blog.

You cant really see from the picture but these little packages have "Reindeer Food" inside.  I cased them from my wonderful upline Michelle Lasts blog where you can have a look at hers, its lovely!

Off to bed soon & hopefully get my blogging mojo back!

Stacex

Sail Away

Hey Guys

I'm back from holiday and must admit am feeling the post holiday blues a little bit although I can't grumble because the weather has been good the last couple of days.  Todays card reminded me of my holiday with turquoise blue sea and gorgeous orangy sunsets.  I'm glad I took so many pictures so that I can enjoy it all over again when I look over them.

To make this card I used
Card - Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie
Ink - Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Tools - Extra Large Scallop Punch, Sponges
Stamps - Sail Away, Occasional Greetings

Hope you like it.
Stacex

LIM Challenge Week 29 - Things That Move

Hi Guys

Its Saturday and although I only got back from my holiday yesterday I didn't forget the LIM challenge.  I did check in last week to see what the challenge was and all the lovely cards that were submitted. A gal still needs her crafting fix on holiday ;o)

Here is my card for the challenge, I've used a pretty butterfly but kept the whole things very simple with the frame being the main feature.  Hope you like it.

Am also entering this card into the following challenges.

• Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Embossing
• PaperCrafting Journey Challenge - Anythings Goes
• Allsorts Challenge - You've Been Framed
• Designed2delight.com - Anything Goes
• Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge #69 - Emboss it
• Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes 
• CAS-ual Fridays - Embossing

Hope you like it.
Now off to do some chores.

Stacex

Barbados

Hey Guys

Not a crafty post today as on holiday in Barbados, a truly wonderful place.  We have loved every minute of our holiday and thought I would post a couple of pics!

My daughters at the Lone Star Restaraunt which backs onto the beach, so pretty!

Stanleys Birthday

Hey Guys

Here is a little boy card.  Its for my nephew Stanley who will be 5 years old.  Unfortunately we are on holiday and wont see the little man for his birthday :(  I recently ordered the whole set of sizzix alphabet but I think its a great investments and cards automatically look more polished, well mine do anyway.  Bit of a bummer for names of more than 7 letters though ;o)

To make this card I've used
Card - Whisper White, Pacific Blue, Bashful Blue, Old Olive & Real Red
Ink - Pacific Blue
Papers - Celebration DSP
Tools - Star Punch, Sizzix Big Shot, Sizzlets Alphabet

Hope to see you again soon
Stacex

Finished Baby Album

Hey Guys

You have seen the basic album but here it is all finished and personalised for the little baby Alexander.

Hope they like it.
Stacex

12 x 12 Wallet

Hey Guys

I'm loathe to mention Gill again as you will all think I have only one friend but to be fair we did have a craft extravaganza the last time we met up.  She showed me how to do this wallet, cant remember where she learned though, oh maybe it was Dawns Stampin Thoughts now I think of it - my fav youtube lady, "Hi Stampers" ;o)

This is really easy and just involves a bit of folding of a 12x12 sheet of Designer Series Paper, no cutting, no glueing, nothing!  Gills one, (the Pumpkin Pie) has a belly band and an insert with a tab top.  Mine doesn't have a belly band and has some decoration on the front and 3 inserts with tab tops.  Love it!

 

Front view of mine with two tab cards slipped into the top.

 

View from the bottom with another tab card slipped inside, all in all you have space for 4 little cards.

Hope you like it and come back again soon.
Stacex

New baby

Hey Guys

My friend had a baby boy a couple of weeks ago and I will see her husband at a Mojo rehearsal so wanted to get the gift wrapped.  I decided to do my own wrapping, a la Crafting Claire and although its not quite that standard it is nice and I'm pleased with it.  The ribbon is from the US catalogue and its a stitched grosgrain in Bashful Blue, really lush.  I bought a role of poster paper from The Range and hand stamped it with a baby sentiment and the babygrow from the Hostess set A Slice Of Life.

Sorry the pictures aren't fantastic, there is no sunshine today.

Hope you like it
See you soon
Stacex