Life Happens Challenge

The next card I created uses the sketch from Skipping Stone and the colour combination from Just Add Ink.

 

The challenges are below for you to see or you you click on the following links, Skipping Stone Sketch # 65 and Just Add Ink # 57. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have used Cherry Cobbler (love this colour) as the base card and Sunny Garden DSP to add the wonderful Daffodil Delight colour.  I have also added the Daffodil Delight colour with a stamped flower image from the Vintage Vogue set.

 

If you remember from by previous post I was struggling to use the Vintage Vogue set – now I have used it twice in a row :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Vintage Vogue

Card: Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, River Rock,  Whisper White
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, River Rock

Accessories:  Sunny Garden DSP, Retired River Rock Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This card is so bright and happy – this is a great colour and sketch challenge. 

 

Have a go yourself and leave me a comment and a link to your creation so I can see what you have done!

 

Please come back soon….. Meg x

Vintage Vogue Challenge Card

Hi everyone,

 

My weekend was great but as always it goes too quick.  Mum and I had sometime together, we went to the movies and had lunch and coffee together.

 

I also had a chance to look at some new challenges and the first one is from Color Lab and their Color Challenge #30.

 

 

 

I have the Vintage Vogue stamp set for this challenge and I must admit this is one of the stamp sets I struggle to come up with ideas for but as you know it is always good to challenge yourself   :)

 

I have used Wild Wasabi as the base of the card and stamped the circle image from the  Apple Blossom set on the base card with the Wild Wasabi inkpad.

 

I stamped the flower image from Vintage Vogue twice, one in Pink Pirouette, the other in Crumb Cake and secured them together with a Rhinestone Brad.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Vintage Vogue, Apple Blossoms

Card: Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Rhinestone Brad, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

Also the Weekly Challenge # 8 from Stampin_Up_In_Oz  is to use Brads, so I am going to add this card to that weekly challenge too.

 

The lighting is not real good for the photo but this is a simple little card and I have used Vintage Vogue stamp set so I am happy.

 

Thanks for stopping bye again, leave a comment if you would like.

 

Until next time….. Meg x

Sketch Frenzy Friday # 21811

Sketch Frenzy Friday posting this sketch challenge on Friday 18 February 2010.

 

You can visit their site if you click here and a copy of the sketch layout is below:

 

 

 

 

I have used the Lap of Luxury DSP paper, I love the words on this paper ‘Life is Beautiful’. 

 

The base card is Concord Crush and I have used the Sale-A-Bration stamp set Sweet Summer.

 

I cut out the stamped butterfly images and placed some bling in between them down the side of the square image.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Sweet Summer (Sale-A-Bration set)

Card: Concord Crush, Pretty in Pink, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Ink: Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  Lap of Luxury DSP, 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Square Large  Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

Thanks for visiting once more.

 

Please come back again soon…. Meg x

Stamping 411 Saturday Challenge

I have completed a card for the Stamping 411 Challenge SSC191 but unfortunately I missed out posting it to the blog.  You can see the sketch if you click here.

 

My card uses the Sunny Garden DSP as the background and I have continued to use the bright colours from this paper when I stamped the images for the card.

 

The stamp set is For You Flower, this is a great single stamp and can be used in so many ways.

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: For You Flower

Card: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Ink: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait

Accessories:  1-3/8” (3.5 cm) Circle Large Punch, 1/4” (6.4 mm) Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon, Sunny Garden DSP, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

Again another quick bright card to cheer someone up.

 

Take care, keep stamping…. Meg x

Card Patterns Sketch

I have completed another card sketch, this one can be found at Card Patterns site and the challenge is Sketch 103.

 

The sketch is:

 

 

 

I have created a card using the Sunny Garden DSP which contains some great fun colours such as Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait.

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Every Moment, Vintage Labels, Printed Petals

Card: Poppy Parade, Whisper White
Ink: Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  1/2” (1.3 cm) Stitched Pear Pizzazz Poly Ribbon, 1-3/8” (3.5 cm) Circle Large Punch, 1” (2.5 cm) Circle Medium Punch, 1-3/4” (4.4 cm) Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I punched the circles out of the DSP and then placed some Whisper White card stock behind the DSP.  I then stamped through the holes.

 

This was a quick card to make and I added the ribbon as an added touch.

 

I love these challenges, so I am off to do the next one :)

 

Until next time…. keep creating… Meg x

Elements of Style Watercolour

The other card I have created recently uses the Elements of Style stamp set.

 

This is such an soft, elegant set and I love the humming bird image.

 

I have watercoloured the flowers using the blender pen and layered the watercolour image on some Regal Rose Texture Impressions Embossed cardstock. 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Elements of Style

Card: Pear Pizzazz, Regal Rose, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Regal Rose

Accessories:  Eyelet Border Punch, Texture Impressions Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I really like the simplicity of the card… let me know your thoughts.

 

Don’t forget that the Texture Impressions Embossing Folder is only available in the current mini which ends on 31 March 2011, so email me  if you want to place an order.

 

Until next time …… Meg x

Stamping 411 – Technique Thursday

Hi everyone, hope things are well.  The weekend is nearly here and it is hard to believe that February has nearly past us by.

 

I have completed a card for the Technique Thursday Challenge at Stamping 411. 

 

This is a great technique where you punch out some images and then you use an embossing folder with the Big Shot to emboss the images on to the card stock or DSP.  You can view the full details of this technique at Stamping 411 site.

 

I have used that wonderful Two step Owl Punch and the Lap of Luxury DSP.  Unfortunately the image is a little dark but Concord Crush card stock has been used for the base of the card.

 

Pretty In Pink cardstock is the next layer with the embossed DSP.  The owls have been stamped on Very Vanilla with Pretty in Pink ink and the body and eyes coloured in Concord Crush ink.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Whimsical Words, Punch Bunch

Card: Pretty in Pink, Concord Crush, Very Vanilla
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Concord Crush, Basic Grey

Accessories:  Two-Step Owl Extra-Large Punch, Lap of Luxury DSP, Basic Grey Retired Ribbon, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

It is hard to see from the photo but I have embossed the owls 5 times on various parts of the DSP.  Then I punch the owls out and layered them with Dimensionals on 3 of the 5 embossed images.

 

This is a great little challenge and the end result will impress the person who receives your finished project.

 

Thanks for stopping by once more.

 

Keep creating…….. Meg x

More challenges…

The card I have created below combines two challenges – the sketch is from Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge # 56 and the colour challenge from Color Lab Color Challenge # 29.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I used Old Olive as the base card and the Because I Care stamp set.  I also added some of the wonderful Rich Razzleberry Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Because I Care

Card: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  1  1/4” (3.2 cm) Rich Razzleberry Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, 3/8” (1 cm) Rich Razzleberry Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Texture Impressions Embossing Folder, Top Note Bigz Die, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip

 

 

This is a great quick sketch and I would never have put these colours together but they have worked well.

 

The striped Grosgrain Ribbon just adds that extra touch and I love the fresh, clear image of the hydrangea.

 

Now who shall I give this card too…hmm,  I will have to check out my birthday list.

 

Take care and keep those creative moments happening…. Meg x

Skipping Stone Sketch # 64

The latest challenge I have completed is the Skipping Stone Sketch # 64, which you can see below or you can visit the site and see the other inspirational creations!

 

 

I have used Baja Breeze as my base card although it looks a bit darker in the photo.

 

Once more I have used the lovely Bliss Sale-A-Bration stamp set – don’t forget to get yourself this set while Sale-A-Bration is on!

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Bliss, Tiny Tiny Sentiments

Card: Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  1 3/8” x 5/8” (3.5 x 1.6 cm) Oval Large Punch, 1 3/4” x 7/8” (4.4 x 2.2 cm) Oval Large Punch, Rhinestones Brads, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

Look forward to hearing your comments and thanks for stopping by once more.

 

Take care and keep creating….. Meg x

Dad’s Birthday

It was Dad’s Birthday on Sunday and I created two cards, one for Mum and one from my daughter and I.

 

 

 

I used the Artistic Etchings stamp set for the card I created for Mum with Soft Suede for the base of the card.

 

I am happy how the card turned out as this is not a colour I have used very often.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Artistic Etchings, Well Scripted

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

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Retired Soft Suede Ribbon, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

For the other card I used the sailing boat from the Seaworthy stamp set. 

 

I stamped the image in Crumb Cake first then I added the Baja Breeze to the bottom of the sailing boat.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Seaworthy, Well Scripted

Card: Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Marina Mist

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, 2” x 1 3/8” (5 x 3.5 cm) Oval Extra-Large Punch, Mat Pack, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

The main thing is that Dad liked them and he had a great day.

 

Thanks for looking …. stay well… Meg x

Because I Care Card

Hi everyone,

 

Hope you weekend is going great.  We have had temperatures of about 38 degrees here today in Sydney, but I believe it is going to be cooler tomorrow – fingers crossed!

 

Last night (Friday) was our fortnightly get together, where about 6 friends get together catch up and try to complete some stamping that is when we are not drinking cups of tea or talking!

 

So I did not have a chance to post the recent card I made using the Because I Care Hostess set. 

 

You may not be able to see it very well from the photo but I have used the Concord Crush cardstock as the base and then for the flower.

 

I have also used the Big Shot Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder and the some paper piercing.

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Because I Care

Card: Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White 
Ink: Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Mat Pack for Paper Piercing, Non-SU Button, Hemp Twine, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

Thanks for stopping bye once more. 

 

Take care, see you next time….… Meg x

Sketch Frenzy Friday Challenge #SFF021111

Yes, I have completed another challenge.

 

This sketch is from Sketch Frenzy Friday and the sketch number is SFF02111.

 

 

 

 

I have used the I {Heart} Hearts Stamp set and my card is below:

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: I {Heart} Hearts

Card: Rose Red, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red, Pink Pirouette

Accessories:  Full Heart Extra-Large Punch,  3/8” (1 cm) Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I am on to the next challenge so until next time  - thanks for stopping bye once more and keep creating! ……….. Meg x

Creative Sketches Colour Challenge

Below is a copy of the current Creative Sketches colour challenge.

 

 

 

 

I have created a card with using the Not Quite Navy, Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler and I have used the Skipping Stone Sketch # 63 for the layout.

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Punch Bunch

Card: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Real Red, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  1-3/4” (4.4 cm) Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch, Texture Impressions Embossing Folder, 3/8” (1 cm) Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I was not sure I could get something to work well in these colours but I am happy with the end result.

 

Thanks for stopping bye and looking.

 

Keep creating…. Meg x

Green February

The monthly challenge for the Stampin Up in Oz Group is to create something green.

 

I have tried to be as green as I can and I have used the following colours:

 

Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery and Old Olive

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Bliss, Inspired by Nature, Apple Blossoms

Card: Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Scallop Oval Extra-Large Punch, Retired Wild Wasabi Ribbon, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

I did use a little bit of Crumb Cake ink for the bird as I did not think he wanted to be green too!

 

It’s very green fitting in well with St. Patricks Day.

 

Until next time.  Keep creating…. Meg x

Owl Birthday

I recently purchased the Two Step Owl Punch after seeing so may great ideas for use of this punch.

 

This little punch is great, you can create so many wonderful layers to the owl and don’t forget to use the little hearts that get punched out too.

 

The very versatile Sale-A-Bration Punch Bunch stamp set was used to create this card. 

 

I am happy with the end result and know exactly who I am going to give the card too.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Punch Bunch

Card: Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango

Accessories:  Two-Step Owl Extra-Large Punch, Scallop Square Extra-Large Punch, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

Remember that the stamp sets in the Sale-A-Bration catalogue are available until 31 March 2011, so don’t miss out.  If you want to place an order please email me or give me a call.

 

Thanks again for stopping bye and browsing…… Meg x

Diva Coffee Break Design Challenge

 

The next challenge I found was at the Diva Coffee Break Design site.

 

The challenge is a colour challenge # 214 and the colours to be used are:

 

 

 

I have used the lovely Sale-A-Bration stamp set called Bliss and I have stamped the butterfly in Pink Pirouette first then rocked the outside in the Real Red.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Bliss, On Your Birthday

Card: Basic Grey, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Grey, Pink Pirouette, Real Red

Accessories:  1-3/4” x 7/8” (3.5 x 1.6 cm) Oval Large Punch, Scallop Edge Boarder Punch, Retired Real Red Ribbon, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

I am really enjoying participating in the colour and sketch challenges and sharing them on my blog.

 

Until next time keep creating…. Meg xx

SU_Oz Colour Challenge

The Week 3 Challenge in the Stampin_Up_In_Oz Group was a colour challenge:

 

                                 Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive

 

 

Great colours – my card has been created using the Printed Petals stamp set.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Printed Petals, Well Scripted

Card: Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories:  Old Olive 1/4 “ (6.4 mm) Grosgrain Ribbon,  Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Retired Hodgepodge

 

 

 

Such a quick card to make – happy to hear your comments…

 

Until next time…… Meg xx

SU_Oz Challenge

The Week 6 Challenge in the Stampin_Up_In_Oz Group was to use a stamp set that you had not used at all or recently.

 

I used the Cheep Talk Stamp Set which unfortunately had not been inked until I made this card – Opps!

 

I also used the Color Coach as I wanted to use Certainly Celery and the Color Coach suggested some complimentary colours.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Cheep Talk, Printed Petals, Picture This

Card: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink

Accessories:  1-3/4” (4.4 cm) Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

Have you got one of these stamp sets?  Maybe you will now take on the challenge and create a card? Let me know.

 

Keep safe and well…. Meg x

 

Inkspirations Challenges

 

The Inkspirations Challenge # 56, was a colour challenge:

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately I missed placing the link on the Inkspirations web site but I have create a card as I really liked the colours in the challenge.

 

I have also used the Printed Petals stamp set which is really becoming a favourite for quick cards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Printed Petals

Card: Basic Black, Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobber, Whisper White
Ink: Cherry Cobber, Baja Breeze, Basic Black

Accessories:  Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Eyelet Border Punch

 

Thanks for stopping bye and looking, please feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think.

 

Until later…. keep creating… Meg x

 

Bright Birthday Cards

I have made some bright birthday cards with the Party This Way stamp set.

 

I am happy how they turned out – hope you like them too :)

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Party This Way, Perfect Punches

Card: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight

Accessories:  1/4” (6.4mm) Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon, 2” x 1 3/8” (5 x 3.5 cm) Oval Extra-Large Punch, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Scallop Edge Border, Stamp-a-ma-jig

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What about balloons….

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Party This Way, Perfect Punches

Card: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight

Accessories:  Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Melon Mambo Retired Ribbon, Black Pen

 

 

Keep creating and keep well.

 

Meg x

Celebrations DSP Cards

I have recently purchased the Celebrations DSP pack in the catalogue and created some quick birthday cards. 

 

This DSP pack uses the colours Pacific Point, Pear Pizzazz, Bashful Blue and Real Red.

 

Below is a picture of the two cards together.

 

 

 

 

I would use these cards for either a male or a female birthday. 

 

Below is a close up of each card:

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamp set: Perfect Punches

Card: Bashful Blue,  Whisper White
Ink: Real Red

Accessories:  1/2” (1.3 cm) Pear Pizzazz Stitched- Poly Ribbon, 2” x 1 3/8” (5 x 3.5 cm) Oval Extra-Large Punch, Celebrations DSP, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Mat Pack.

 

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamp set: Perfect Punches

Card: Real Red,  Whisper White
Ink: Pacific Point

Accessories:  1/2” (1.3 cm) Pear Pizzazz Stitched- Poly Ribbon, 2” x 1 3/8” (5 x 3.5 cm) Oval Extra-Large Punch, Celebrations DSP, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive.

 

Please feel free to leave a comment, let me know if you have used this DSP or if these cards have provided you with some inspiration.

 

Take care…. Meg x