Easter Goody Bag

 

So as usual I keep adding little things to show at my next workshop – 30th March, We’re making some items for Easter/Spring and I’m demonstrating some of the fantastic things that can be done with punches.

Here is a cute little topper which took about 5 mind to make! Stuck onto some cheap cello bags (99p for 50 from ‘The Works’ – these didn’t fit standard cards as advertised so this is a perfect way to use them up!) and filled with chocolate eggs! Yummy!!

Supplies used:

• Circle of friendship stamp set
• Scallop punch
• 1 3/8” punch
• Blush blossom and Mellow Moss Ink
• Itty Bitty Buds (Hostess level 2 stamp set)
• Barely Banana cardstock
• Scallop edge punch
• Certainly Celery cardstock

Decoupage stamping

 

Well this was a new technique for me. I’d attempted it before but you really need a very good pair of scissors to cut cleanly! SU’s paper snips are great! I’ve had a fair few pairs of scissors from many different places and can honestly say these are by far the best!

Basically you stamp your image once as a background and then once again and cut out following the stamped outline. One tip – move the paper not the scissors when cutting. Then using SU dimensionals (I cut these in half to stick to the narrow sections), create a layer to add depth to the card.

Supplies used:

• Barely Banana A5 cardstock
• Whisper White cardstock
• Jumbo Wheel ‘So Swirly’ (I think…need to learn the names!)
• Ruby red, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Creamy Caramel inks
• Paper Snips
• Versamark
• SU Dimensionals
• Animal Stories Stamp set

Overall I was pleased with the card, but definitely there are  things to be learnt from still! I drew a faint line in pencil to line up the text and rubbed it out, yet the card stock is so delicate, there’s a faint line left. Not noticeable to many but it shows up in the pictures and I know it’s there too! So will have to find another way to get straight text!

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Ruby Wedding Anniversary Card

This A5 card has been made for my Husband's Aunt and Uncle's Ruby Wedding Anniversary.

I broke out some of my new stamps that I got free courtesy of my first workshop!
En Francais and Medallion form the background in Ruby Red (what else??) ink and the Medallion has also been stamped in Versamark on the Ruby Red cardstock.

40 is cut with my cuttlebug and the Hippy chick alphabet set...

A few bling stones and some random ribbon I had, a cream insert and voila!

It's amazing how with as much stuff as I have I still find myself thinking... mmm need a better selection of ribbons as I don't have X.... Must buy some! Lol!!

The ribbon technique is one I saw on Julie Kettlewell's site... Julies Japes (note to self - learn how to add hyperlinks here!). However, I was very chuffed to work it out all on my own before she posted a tutorial!
It is simply a loop of ribbon stuck together with a band of ribbon fastened around its middle, this is then stuck on top of a length of ribbon to make a faux bow! Clever but effective!

All pink....

Not a normal look for me I have to confess, but what can I say?

Made this tri-fold card at my very talented upline, Claire's. Thanks Claire!

Stupidly I forgot to take the measurements before giving the card away, so I'll try and get those and add later!

The Pink paper is Pink Passion and stamped randomly using Circle Circus stamps.... I love how these go together to create so many different looks as if you've bought expensive designed papers!

The Sentiment is from the SAB set Vintage labels... I just had to get my hands on that set!

Spring/Easter Workshop

Tuesday 30th March

Come and make some cute and festive Easter/Spring goodies!

A bunny dish and a stylish yet simple basket....

Cost £5 to cover materials redeemable against purchase of £20 or more Stampin' Up Products.

Chocolate to fill the basket provided!

Contact me to book your place today!

My MIL's 70th... and my first workshop!

A simple, elegant card for my Mother In Law's special birthday recently.

Baroque Motifs large stamp (used the edge of the stamp), stamped in Basic black on Whisper White, Schoolbook alphabet and a few bling adhesive stones to add some sparkle!

I also used the baroque wheel to add a matching decorative insert but didn't manage to take a decent picture of that one, sorry!

This stamp set was one of the ones that I demostrated at my recent worksop - which was a fantastic success! Thanks to the 8 lovely ladies that came along, we had a fabulous time chatting and crafting til gone 11pm!

Date for diaries for our next workshop....

Tuesday 30th March.... Easter! Think Bunnies, Baskets, Chocolate and Spring!

Mmmmm been a while...

Apologies for that!
I'm quite sad to say that I wrote a veeeerrrry detailed post about the wonders of my seville orange marmalade - pictures and everything, and then hit technical issues! That followed by Jonah being poorly for weeks has meant the blog has taken a back seat.... who knows maybe I'll post it just so it gets air time!