Boatloads of Love

Here are the cards I made a while ago using the Boatloads of love Stamp set from Stampin Up. I really enjoy making cards with these little boats in them. A really versatile stamp set, although, retiring at the end of August. :(  I think I am going to hang on to this set for a little while longer yet, still so much to do with this little tug boat. Hope you enjoy.

Technique Class

This is the card that we made for out Faux Stitching technique. I also love this stamp set, and a great example of why we have the Stamp a ma Jig.

The cardstock is all from the Earth Elements selection, which is my favorite set of colours.

Although I am looking forward to the New Colours coming out on WEDNESDAY. Very excited here in Australia.

The instructions are downloadable from this site.

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

Twins by two

For some reason I have been making a lot of baby cards lately. I think that has something to do with the new releases (available 1st September 2010) of Stampin Up's baby stamps. One of my ladies from class was after a 'twins' card. I made these so she can CASE them. All products I used here are from Stampin Up, and the sentiment on the front of the card, I printed on the computer, changing the last line of text to coordinate with the base colour of the card.   Happy Stamping.

Bad Hair Day

Here is the latest Digital Scrapbook page I made this morning, while everyone was peacefully sleeping. This is one of my favorite pictures of Daniel's mischief.

The template came from Designer Digitals.
The cardstock also came from Designer Digitals.

I enjoy creating digital pages, there is no mess to clean up, I can change the elements if I need to and I can experiment with different papers until I get the look I am after.

If you can read the date on this page, it is December 2004.
I think I am a little bit behind with my scrapbooking.

Too many cards.......

Roller Wheel Fun

I made these on Saturday afternoon as an example of Stampin Up's new Baby Tees Roller Wheel.

Even though all the cards are the same, each one has their own personality.

I enjoy using the roller wheels in this manner just as much as using them for backgrounds etc.

Mojo Challenge Week 150

Here is my submission for the Mojo Monday Sketch 150.

I can personally now say, I have another addiction.
I can also say, if you haven't tried a mojo sketch, do it.

I used the Vintage Vogue (Clear stamp set)
Rich Razzleberry cardstock
Old Olive cardstock (Still my favorite)
Cottage Wall Designer Papers
Rich Razzleberry Ink
Rich Razzleberry Ribbon

Naturally, idea came from Mojo Monday.

One for the little men

 

I can't believe I haven't posted these cards yet.

I made them when the stamps were new and have had them sitting in my craft room for months.

Does that suggest that my craft room is a little bit unorganised?

I guess I know what I am doing today, cleaning my craft room I would say.

I used the goodmorning sunshine designer papers for these cards. I really like this paper, and I think it looks great on little man cards. Nice and bright.

This is the second birthday bot card, using the same designer papers. You can tell by the image, that I hadn't tried the watercolour paper back then. Although I am not sure whether using the watercolour technique would have the same impact.

Another idea just just sprung to mind.

I should have used the little nuts and bolts from this set on my tool cards. Would have worked in rather well. So if anyone is going to CASE these cards, let me know how it goes.

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.

A few more for the boys

One for the Boys

This is my submission to the latest Mojo Sketch.
I had a lot of fun with this card. Even managed to use my stamp set totally tools.

Basic Grey
Basic Black
Whisper White
Real Red

Checker plate embossing plate - Cuttlebug
Watercolour technique
SU Markers to match card stock
Aqua Pen
Real Red Buttons
Miscellaneous Rub Ons

Mojo Sketch 148 & 149

Here are the last two sketch challenges from Mojo Monday. If you are ever stuck for an idea for a card, simply check out their site and give a sketch a go. They are really good fun, and very addictive.

Technique Instructions

I have included a free download for the Technique Classes I run every fortnight with my class. If you go to the Techniques page it is located there. When we finish some more, I will add those too. Happy Stamping.

Mojo Sketch 148 More Fishy Birthdays

Here is my submission for Mojo Mondays Number 148 Sketch. I love doing these sketches, they make card making a little easier when you have a layout.

I used the Fish stamp again. Love it. Never going to sell it. I used some glitter on some of the scales, to give the fish a bit of bling. A little bit like the Rainbow fish.

I used some old designer paper as well.
I will be making a tutorial for the fish cards I have on my blog. So watch out......

Colour my World

Colour my World Swatch Booklet Download

I made this little colour swatch booklet a while ago now, and it has been pretty popular on Splicoast Stampers. I thought I would plop it on my blog for everyone who doesn't know about Splitcoast.

Page 6 has the instructions of how to put the booklet together and page 7 has dividers (that you can place where ever you like). Please do not think that you have to follow any specific rules when using downloads from my blog. Thanks for looking, have fun building and, please let me know what you think.
When then new colours arrive from Stampin Up, I will be updating (or rather) making a newer version.

Class Tutorial - Easel Card

Free download available here

Just a quick note about my Class Tutorials. These are guides only to creating cards with basic measurements. You can change the measurements, card colours, stamp sets etc. They are not a (you have to do this tutorial), feel free to do what you want with them. Just don't reproduce them...Y'all know what I mean.

I have included samples of my cards with the guides as an idea of what can be done with the tutorials. They are not designed to reproduce my cards, but feel free if you wish to. Most products I use are Stampin Up naturally, who in no way endorse my end product.

Side Step Card Tutorial

Download Here

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.

Mojo Monday Sketch 147

Finally after years of following Mojo Monday s' sketches, I have finally made a card. I have used some of the discontinued patterned paper and alas, discontinued stamps. Although, I really don't think that any of the supplies I have are really discontinued. If you want to have a go at this sketch, check out the Mojo site. It really is a fun way of making a card.

Get Well Soon Shirley

I made this card while the girls were playing with their Buckle Cards this morning.

I used one of Dustin Pikes digital images for the main image and Stampin Up designer papers just finished off the card nicely.

I think I will be using more of Dustins' digital stamps in the future. He is an extremely talented artist. Oh I  am so jealous of talented people. LOL

Buckle Card Technique

Here is the 'Buckle Card' the class made this week.

Measurements for the card base are as follows:

Chocolate Chip 7" x 5 1/2 " (score on left hand side @ 2 3/4")

Bashful Blue cut enough to fit inside the chocolate chip back.

Bashful Blue 'Buckle' measures 1 1/2" x 5" (scoring @ 3 1/2")

Stamps:  En Francais and Spring Song

Border punch

20% off 2 Step Stamp Specials

Starting on the 1st of July, Stampin Up have a few 2 Step Stamps on Special. All of these stamps are 20% off the catalogue price, including some of the newest clear stamps.

If you're interested in ordering any of these, please contact me via email paula.70@bigpond.com

I hope we are all getting excited about the launch of the new catalogue.
Will not be long now, we will just have to wait a little longer.

Shirts, Shirts and more Shirts

 

Here are the cards I have made for my children to give their father for Fathers' Day this year. The only problem I have is that I can't choose which ones to use. I spent today making the vest card, template came from Amy Celona site http://www.ustamp4fun.com/. I made a few minor alterations, but all in all, the template was easy to use. I copied the template onto some heavy cardstock, so I will be making more of these cards for sure.

Colour Selector

While searching the internet this afternoon, (while working) I stumbled across this fantastic colour selection tool. Click on the icon on my sidebar and have a play. Best of all, it's FREE. I can't find who is responsible for this, but thank you anyway.

A Little Birdy Told Me

I saw this little booklet in the latest Kaiser craft magazine and instantly fell in love with it. All Kaiser craft products can be found at http://www.kaisercraft.com.au/. This project was definitely worth making, just to sit in my craft room. There are also printable sheets on the website for the names, addresses and birthday months. I would definitely recommend trying this project.