Take it Easel -y Challenge

I made this card, an Easel, card, for the tiddlywinks challenge. It has been so long since I have made ANY shaped card, it was great to get one finished. I have used the image from Tiddlyinks called Annabelle Puppy Love. The papers are Red, Stampin Up and Pattern Paper from a pad from Echo Park called Fine and Dandy. I'm off now, to post this on Tiddlyinks blog.

More owls?

Well, I'm back from a relaxing holiday and ready for some craft time. My first project after a brief break for Stampin royalty is a picture inspiration, and I must confess, I just love looking at this picture.

Isn't this picture just adorable. I love the grey and orange together. I'm actually wishing my bedroom looked like the one pictured, but alas, it does not. Here is my card for this challenge, and believe me, this little fellow is made from Smokey Slate, although it looks on the brownish side.

Isn't this owl so cute. Unfortunately, I can take no credit what so ever, but..... if you follow this link here addinktivedesigns. You will be able to make your own little owls, and believe me, you will have to make at least one. So pop on over to the Stampin Royalty blog and have a go at our challenge this week.

T Slider Card

Here is my attempt at a T Slider Card. The instructions for making this card can be found here:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/Tslidecard/
It's a lot of fun to make, and can be adapted in several ways. I used a digital stamp image from Dustin Pyke. I really like his images, really great for using the blender pen and ink pads. I forgot to mention that I made one small alteration. I put another tab punch on the T Bar slider so I can pull on this, instead of relying solely on the one that closes the flap. I really hope that this makes sense. I think it will when you make one.

Standing Tent Card

I made these cards using the tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers called a Tent Card. There is a link to the tutorial on the bottom of this post. Fingers crossed that it works.

I have used, once again, the Unfrogettable stamp set from Stampin Up.
Although retired, I still enjoy using the frogs, especially for kids cards.

I have even used some of Jersey Shore designer paper, which I might add, is also discontinued. But I have lots of it, so I will keep using it until it is all gone. You never know, by the time I use it all, it may be back.

Here is a side view of the tent card, although upon reflection, not a really good one.

Ink:  Old Olive (I use the stamp pad lid and blender pen for colouring)
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Old Olive
DP:  Jersey Shore (retired)
Stamp:  Unforgettable (retired)

Find the TUTORIAL here

Birthday Princess

Following the 'Side Step' card I made using the unfrogettable stamp set, I thought I had better make a card using a girlie set. This one I thought was just perfect. One of my ladies had requested a card that she can CASE for her granddaughters 10th birthday. I am hoping that she will like this one.

The tutorial for this style of card can be found under the heading tutorials. Although I did alter the width of the side step so I could fit the image of the princess in. Have fun.

Side Step Card

Wow, I had a lot of fun doing this card. I am trying really hard to post the tutorial on this blog, but alas I am having a little bit of trouble. If you keep checking back, it will be here soon. The tutorial has examples of two different step cards. I have spent all morning typing them up, so fingers crossed, I will be able to post it here.
A lot of the materials used in this card is 'old stock' from Stampin Up. Although only being a demonstrator of a little while, everything is still pretty new to me.

Baby Pram and Feeder

I found these little cards on Splitcoast Stampers the other day and just had to try them out.

All cards are used with the Sizzix Big Shot Scalloped Circle dies.

I am definitely making some more of these, in Bashful Blue, Barely Banana and Certainly Celery.
So easy, yet so effective.

Wednesday's Tutorial - Splitcoast stampers

Here is my attempt at the Splitcoaststampers Wednesday Tutorial by Beate. It is called a folded paper frame.

I used the Candy Lane designer paper.
Matching SU Cardstock
Blender pen
In colour stamp pads (for flower)
Stamp a ma jig (cannot live without)
Wagon full of Fun stamp set

If you go to the home page on the Splitcoast site, scroll half way down the page, you will see the tutorial.

Give it a go, it was really fun and really easy.

Crazy for Cupcakes

I made this card for my grandmothers 89th birthday. I really like this stamp set as well. Okay, I will confess. I love them all :) I used the wide Chocolate Chip Ribbon on this card because I like laying the ribbon flat across the card, I find this size ribbon is difficult to tie into bows or knots. The Designer Paper is called Candy Lane, by Stampin Up. I also used the co-ordinating cardstock to match the designer paper. I also have another confession. I am addicted to blogging. Take care. Have a great night.

Here is another birthday card I have made using the Crazy for cupcakes stamp set. Again, I love this set and I adore the designer paper. Sorry that the photography is not that great.