Some Valentine inspiration…

I am sure that you can relate to losing track of time when you start browsing the internet. I know that I do.

 

Time goes so fast when you find a site that you like then click on another link on that site and so on and so on.

 

During my recent surfing I found some challenges I wanted to try from:

 

Pretty In Pink - http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.com/

Mojo Monday - http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/

The Pink Elephant - http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/

Simon Says - http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/

 

The challenges for each site were:

 

Charismacardz Challenge # 3 is Pretty in Pink, to create something in Pink, yep think that is possible.

 

Mojo Monday is  sketch challenge…. love these sketches they always give you a challenge.

 

is a Photo Inspiration….

 

I show this photo and found some more pink and flowers and thought Valentine.  I missed adding this to The Pink Elephant Challenge list, to me the photos show a lot of love and warmth.

 

and Simon Says Challenge  is Anything Goes!  So my card fits this challenge as well this week.

 

I have used the I {Hearts} Hearts Stamp Set for my Valentines Day card with Real Red, Pretty in Pink and Very Vanilla cardstock.

 

The Real Red marker has been used to get the darker shading on the larger hearts.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Marry Me, I {Hearts} Hearts

Card: Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Real Red, Pretty in Pink

Accessories:  1-3/8” (3.5 cm) Square Punch, Real Red Marker, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

The quote is from the Marry Me stamp set in the Summer Mini and reads

 

….. Love is, above all, the gift of oneself. – Jean Anouilh…..

 

If you liked the retired stamp set For the Bride, you will like the Marry Me stamp set, especially if you need to create some wedding invitations or a wedding cards.  You could use this set in so many ways.

 

Well I am off to prepare things for tomorrow as my little girl is going back to school.

 

Thanks for stopping by and having a peek, keep well until next time….. Meg

 

 

 

 

 

Hello

Wow, it has been such a long time since my last post but it is a new year with new things to come.

I am slowly getting back into making something, you know when you have things in your head, ideas/inspirations but you just have to stop yourself to create them!

I think I am going to start to jotting things down in a book.  Things like layouts or colour combos, so I don’t forget them.

 

 

 

There is lots of new inspiration in the current Summer Mini Catalogue which you can click here to see or email me and I will send you a copy. 

 

 

 

 

Also from 24 January until 31 March, Sale-A-Bration is on! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a great time to get free products – you can choose one item from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue for every $100 you spend.  Who doesn’t like an extra bonus and there are some great choices to choose from. 

 

 

You can see what is available in the Sale-A-Bration catalogue if you click here or email me and I will send you one.

 

I think DSP is a winner as well Ribbon and Brad Pack,  hmm but then again the stamp choices are very tempting too. 

What about getting a few friends together and hosting a party?  Let me come and inspire you and during Sale-A-Bration earn a few extra things for yourself.

 

Have you been thinking of joining the to be a demonstrator? You can save $40 and you can choose any current stamp set for free!  Now that should help get the creative ideas going!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks so much for dropping by my blog today. I appreciate the visit!

Take care….. Meg

Want to be a Demonstrator?

Have you have been thinking about joining Stampin’ Up! ? 

 

During September you can join as a demonstrator for only $169. 

The limited Mini Starter Kit is a great investment.

 

 

Join me and share your creative inspirations with some great new and old friends.

If you want more information send me an email or give me a call.

 

Talk to you soon  …….. Meg x

Just Because…

Hi everyone,

 

The title of this blog just seems right at the moment just because……. it’s the title of my card…..it just how things are at the moment…..it’s just my excuse and it’s all Just Because.

 

Last weekend I attended the Stampin’ Up! Regional meeting and it was lovely to catch up with friends, talk, stamp and just tune out of everything else for a while.

 

There was lots of inspiration and excitement with the launch of the new catalogue this month. 

 

One of the things I have purchased is the Delicate Doilies stamp set and the co-ordinating DSP Flirtatious Specialty. 

 

The colours in this DSP are lovely : Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty In Pink, Daffodil Delight, Wisteria Wonder and Whisper White.

 

There is a also a 2 Doily Laser Cut double sided sheets in the pack.

 

I had been looking at the challenges this week and I have completed a card for the Just Add Ink Challenge using the Melon Mambo Doily Laser Cut Sheet from the DSP Pack.

 

The Just Add Ink Challenge is to use White plus ONE other colour!

 

So I have used Melon Mambo and Whisper White.

 

 

 

 

Here is my card:

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Delicate Doilies,  It’s Your Day

Card: Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo

Accessories:  Flirtatious Speciality DSP, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

A simple card and you could put any note on the inside and send to someone Just Because.

 

Until next time…Meg x

Touched by Nature

Hi everyone,

 

How has your week been going?

 

Mine has been quite good but the weeks seem to go so fast lately and we are nearly in September – Christmas will be here before we know it!

 

My card below is a combination of a couple of challenges:

 

 

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge # 83

 

and

 

 

Colour Create Challenge # 77

 

which is inspirational colours of Blue, Green, White, Red & Brown from the picture below as well the optional extra – Texture.

 

I have used Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz and Baja Breeze.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have added a touch of texture with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder on the Pear Pizzazz.

 

 

 

 

 

The sketch challenge was great as I love layers.  - Well what do you think?

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Nature Walk, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card: Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Word Window Punch, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Silver Brads, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

Hope to see you back soon…. Meg x

 

Cupcake Time

Hi everyone,

 

Back again with a mixture of the old and the new.

 

The current Idea Book & Catalogue will be replaced on 1 September with our new catalogue and you can get some of the items we are saying good bye to by clicking here to review the retired list.

 

So for this challenge I have mixed the old with the new – some DSP that is only available until 31 August with the new the Create a Cupcake stamp set that teams with the Cupcake Builder Punch.

 

The sketch layout is from Mary Jo’s website and her Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge # 187.

 

 

 

And this is my card:

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Create a Cupcake

Card: Real Red, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Ink: Pacific Point

Accessories:  Celebrations DSP, Cupcake Builder Punch, Mini Glue Dots,Paper Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

I love the bright colours in the DSP and the cute little cup cake.

 

Leave a comment let me know what you think.

 

Till next time…. Meg x

Back and Pretty in Pink

Hi everyone,

 

My goodness it has been AGES!!!!!!!!!!! since my last post and to be honest I haven’t stopped.

 

Between completing wedding invitations, boxes, name place cards, decorating wishing well/candles and thank you cards  PLUS

Changing workplaces and working for my old workplace for a few weeks after I finished PLUS

School Holidays PLUS

Completing some Workshops PLUS

as you can all appreciate life in general has been crazy so something had to give and it has been my posts and my crafty creations.

 

But during the past week I found the Paper Players Challenge Colour Challenge # 59 – All Pretty In Pink :

 

Rose Red, Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink

 

 

 

I have also used the sketch layout from Ala Card Monkey site – I really like the challenge of this layout. 

 

 

I am happy with the end result and I have used some of the new product from the new Idea Book & Catalogue.  Like the Lace Ribbon Border Punch and the Button Buddies and Creative Elements stamp sets.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Just Believe, Creative Elements,  Button Buddies

Card: Pretty in Pink, Real Rose, Rose Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Real Rose, Rose Red

Accessories:  Lace Ribbon Boarder Punch, 3/8” Pretty In Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

What do you think? 

 

Well I am off to make a cup of tea so until next time, keep well…… Meg x