Hello Blossoms Sketch

Hi Everyone,

 

Time has been on short supply this week :)      so I have not had a lot of time to create very much.

 

But I should get back into the swing of things over the weekend.

 

Although I had a chance to create a new card using the Hello Blossoms stamp set for the Card Patterns Sketch #112 challenge and the ColorQ colour challenge.

 

Both are below and you can visit the sites if you click the images:

 

 

 

I have twisted the sketch and changed it a little as this stamp set has the sentiment in the flowers.

 

I also stamped the image twice, the first one was on Whisper White cardstock in Kiwi Kiss ink and the second on Whisper White cardstock with Baja Breeze ink.

 

Both pieces of  the Whisper White cardstock were the same size prior to being stamped on so I cut them down the middle and then matched the images up to get the two tone effect.

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Hello Blossoms

Card: Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss (Retired)

Accessories:  5/8” (1.6 cm) Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Always Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired), Mat Pack for Paper-Piercing, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

This was a quick card to make with this great sketch layout.

 

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

 

 

 

PS - This little stamp set is such great value and is currently available Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue which you can view via the link on my blog or if you would like a copy of the mini catalogue email me and I will send one to you.

 

 

Take care….. Meg x

Happiness

Hi everyone,

 

It’s Anzac Day today and a day were Australians and New Zealander’s remember all our fallen soldiers.  It is the anniversary of the first major military action which was fought by Australian and New Zealand forces in the First World War.

 

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and if want to know more about the ANZAC’s and the history of Australia Day you can visit the Australian War Memorial if you click here.

 

My card below has just one word on it.… happiness.

 

The sketch for this card is from Sketch Frenzy Friday and the colours from ColorLab’s current colour challenge:

 

 

 

 

 

I have used Pink Pirouette for the base of the card and the petal image from the Printed Petals stamp set.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Printed Petals, Priceless, Warm Words (retired)

Card: Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Pink Pirouette

Accessories:  Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Distressing Tool from Cutter Kit, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

A simple card with soft colours.

 

 

On today, I am happy and thankful for every soldier and what they have done and continue to do for this country.

 

This is a day of remembrance of all the good and bad times, ones that make us cry and ones that make us laugh with happiness.

 

 

Take care and keep safe, please visit again soon…… Meg x

Time goes by….

Hi everyone,

 

Hope the Easter Bunny found you - he visited our place and I think I have had my fill of chocolate ----- well for now that is    :)

 

This post has been created as I have a new card to share with you.

 

I have created the card below using the Create with Connie & Mary sketch challenge # 147 and the colour challenge from Utah Divas International.

 

Both challenges are below for your to see and visit:

 

 

 

I have used the Sense of Time stamp set which I do not use often and I have used Basic Black for

the base of my card.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Sense of Time

Card: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Grey, Basic Black

Accessories:  1/4” (6.4 mm) Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Mat Pack for Paper-piercing, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I added the saying from the Sense of Time stamp set:

 

“An unhurried sense of time is in itself a form of wealth – Bonnie Friedman'” 

 

…… what a true words. 

 

How often do we run around and forget to slow down and appreciate the small things that mean so much.

 

I hope you have time over the next few days to get a chance to slow down, relax and get a chance to enjoy some of the small things around you and your family.

 

Take care….. Meg x

Friends

Hi everyone,

 

It has been an interesting week, I have been in Melbourne and on the return trip unfortunately we were delayed about 2.5 hours getting back to Sydney on Tuesday night.  As there had been a Security issue in Sydney earlier in the day.

 

At one stage we were told that we would not get back to Sydney before curfew (that’s 11 pm) but we did get back with about 15 minutes to spare.

 

So many people were inconvenienced and some have only just been reallocated flights, so I cannot complain too much.

 

With the late return on Tuesday night and trying to squeeze in 5 days of work into two on Wednesday and Thursday, I have not had a much time or energy to do any crafting.

 

But this evening (Good Friday), I have managed to create a quick card for the following challenges:

 

Card Patterns Sketch 111

 

 

 

and Flutter by Wednesday open challenge and with this challenges there is always a need for a butterfly but for me that is not hard :)

 

and Just Add Ink – Mateship/Friendship for Anzac Day challenge

 

My card has some of the wonderful Elegant Soiree DSP and I taken the colour inspiration for my card from this paper which is Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and Basic Grey.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Great Friend, Hello Again

Card: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake,
Ink: Soft Suede, Baja Breeze

Accessories:  Lots of Tags Sizzlits 4-Pack Dies, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I have used Soft Suede for the base of my card and the friendship sentiment from the Great Friend stamp set.

 

I had forgotten about the Lots of Tags 4-Pack Dies which go through the Big Shot and make a quick label for any card or creative project, so I am happy to have used it in this card.

 

Let me know what you think by leaving a comment and don’t leave it too long before your next visit.

 

Have a great Easter!  Meg x

Free like a Butterfly…

Hi everyone,

 

How are you going?  I am well and happy that I can share another card with you.

 

Today I have created a card for two challenges:

 

1. a colour challenge from Create with Connie & Mary # CCMC146 and
2. then a sketch layout from Clean & Simple # 135!

 

Both challenges are below for you to see and you can visit the sites if you click on the images.

 

 

 

 

I must admit this colour challenge took a lot of thought, as the colours are bright colours.

 

In the end I  decided on using Real Read for the base of the card and with some Very Vanilla in the mix, I think the end result is quite good!

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: All a Flutter, Sense of Time

Card: Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories:  Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Nestabilities, 3/16” (0.5 cm) Corner Small Punch,  Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I love this butterfly image from the All a Flutter stamp set – this is a single image that can be purchased out of the current catalogue.

 

Please leave me a comment if you get a chance but remember to spend a little time creating !!!

 

Until next time….. Meg x

Because I Care Challenge

Hi everyone,

 

I have created a card using the Because I Care stamp set for the Diva Coffee Break Design Sketch Challenge # 223 & the ColorLab Challenge # 37.

 

The sketch and colours for the challenges are below and you can visit the sites if you click on the images:

 

 

 

I think the Hydrangea in this stamp set is lovely.

 

I have used Rose Red for base of my card and the base card has also been embossed using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, which is a little hard to see on the photo.

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Because I Care

Card: Rose Red, Always Artichoke, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Always Artichoke

Accessories:  Always Artichoke Retired Ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

What do you think?  I am happy with the end result and I have only used one stamp set.  Don’t you just love the SU stamp sets!

 

Thanks for visiting again, come back soon……. Meg x

For You Challenge

Back again, this time with a creation that has been inspired from the Colour Challenge at PPA and the sketch challenge from Sketch Frenzy Friday.

 

Both challenges are below and you can view the sites if you click on the images:

 

 

 

I have used Pear Pizzazz for the base of the card and the main image is from the Artistic Etchings stamp set.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Artistic Etchings, Elements of Style

Card: Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla 
Ink: Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Photo Corners Extra-Large Punch, 1” (2.5 cm) Circle Medium Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I really like these colours – isn’t the Daffodil Delight a great yellow colour.

 

The layout is quick and effective – next time you should have a go too!

 

Please visit again soon…. Meg x

Pocket Friend

Hi everyone,

 

How is your week going?  Can you believe that Easter is nearly here and April will be gone before we know it.

 

What do they say - ‘Time flies when you are having fun!’ and I have been having fun creating a card for the colour challenge from Colorlab Challenge # 36 and the sketch layout from Create with Connie and Mary # 145.

 

Here are the images from the challenges and if you click on the images you will be taken to the respective site:

 

 

I have used Early Espresso for the base of my card and I have also used the Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Pocket Silhouettes

Card: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, Whisper White
Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, 1/8” (3.2 mm) Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

I really love the colour combo, it goes so well together and the sketch is simple and quick.

 

I just love the embossing folders they make such a quick background to any creation.

 

Let me know what you think and leave me a message.

 

Keep creating….. Meg x

Great Friend

Hi everyone, thanks for visiting once more and seeing what I am up too.

 

When you are reading this I hope that all is well and that you have managed a little time to do some creating ?!

 

I have created a card using the colour inspiration from Scrapmaster’s Paradise and the sketch layout from Sketch Frenzy Friday.

 

Below are the challenges and you can visit each site if you click on the image:

 

 

 

I have used Basic Grey for the base of my card and some of the Lap of Luxury DSP.  This is such a great colour challenge, as the colours compliment each other very well.

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Great Friend, Every Moment

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

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Edge Border, Mat Pack for Paper-Piercing, Lap of Luxury DSP, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

I haven’t really used the Every Moment stamp set but I think it suits this layout and of course the verse from the Great Friend stamp set, just adds that extra touch :)

 

Let me know what you think by leaving a comment and thanks for visiting once more.

 

See you again soon….. Meg x

Hello Blossoms

Hi everyone,

 

Hope your weekend is going great….. :)

 

I have created a card based on the Colour Challenge from Picture Perfect Creations # 54 and the sketch layout from Sketch Saturday # 149.

 

Both inspirations are below:

 

 

 

I have used Melon Mambo as the base of my card and the new Hello Blossoms stamp set from the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue.

 

I think my card is close to the sketch and the colours from the combo challenge look great together.  Of course I have added my favourite “bling” with some of the rhinestones.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Hello Blossoms

Card: Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo

Accessories:  5/8” (1.6 cm) Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Mat Pack for paper-piercing, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

A happy little card – don’t you think?  Leave me a comment and let me know.

 

Keep creating…. Meg x

Botanical Challenge

The new Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue is available and it contains some great DSP and new

stamps.

 

If you haven’t received a copy of the catalogue yet, click here and I will send you one!

You can also see catalogue online and the link is on my blog.

 

I have created a card using the new DSP Botanical Gazette from the mini catalogue and combined it with sketch from Card Patterns Sketch # 109.

 

 

 

The Botanical Gazette DSP contains some great colours: Early Espresso, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Not Quiet Navy, Marina Mist and Old Olive.

 

So I have taken my colour inspiration from the paper and used Early Espresso for the base of my card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have also used the bird image from the Always stamp set and some of the great ribbons we have available in the main catalogue.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Always, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Always

Card: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, 5/8” (1.6 cm) Very Vanilla Stain Ribbon, Nestabilities, 1” (2.5 cm) Circle Medium Punch, Word Window Large Punch, Botanical Gazette DSP, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

The soft blue of the Marina Mist with the Cherry Cobbler on this paper, looks good.

 

This was a quick card to make with this sketch and I this new DSP is definitely a winner!

 

I think I need to get the Nature Walk stamp set that goes with this DSP and see what creations I can come up with!

 

Thanks for visiting once more, enjoy your weekend and see you again soon…. Meg x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Friends

Hi everyone,  how are things?  I’ve been a little busy the past few days so I have not had a chance to do as much creating as I would like.

 

But as late as it is I have had a creative moment and created this card below for the following challenges….

 

The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge #SSS102 and you can visit their site if you click on the image…

 

 

 

The other challenge is from the 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge # 31.  This challenge was to use one ribbon, two pattern papers and three buttons on your creation and you can visit this site if you click here. 

 

Unfortunately this challenge had ended before I could add my card but it has still be a good little challenge to keep in mind when I was creating this card.

 

For the base of my card I have used Concord Crush – I really love this rich purple colour and some two different sheets of DSP from the Lap of Luxury DSP.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Vintage Vogue

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

Accessories: Bitty Buttons (Retired), Lap of Luxury DSP, Hemp Twine, Nestabilities, 3/8” (1 cm) Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I liked these challenges, they were fun and I think this is a cute little card.

 

Thanks for visiting once more and please come back soon….. Meg x

For my Friend

Hi everyone,

 

Just posting another card I have created and inspiration is from a couple of challenges:

 

Blogger’s Challenge – For the Birds

 

ColorLab Colour Challenge # 35

 

 

Sketch Frenzy Friday SFF032511

 

 

 

I have changed the sketch to a landscape card, used the ColorLab Colours and used one of the little birds from the Cheep Talk stamping set.

 

The base of my card is Chocolate Chip and I have used Elegant Eggplant for the verse.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Cheep Talk

Card: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories:  Scallop Trim Border Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

A quick little card and I love the saying….  until next time keep well.. Meg x

Miss You

The inspiration for the layout of my card for this post has been taken from the Diva Coffee Break Design Sketch Challenge # 221.

 

The Diva Coffee Break Design Sketch is below for your reference:

 

 

I have used Early Espresso for the base of my card and I some of the lovely Elegant Soiree DSP.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Punch Potpourri, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card: Early Espresso, Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Full Heart Extra-Large Punch, Word Window Large Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, 5/8” (1.6 cm) Very Vanilla, Satin Ribbon, Elegant Soiree DSP, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

Even though the Early Espresso is very dark, the card is softened when you had the DSP and some Pink Pirouette cardstock.

 

What do you think?  I am very happy with the end result. 

 

All the best…. Meg x

Flowers Everywhere

The card I have created uses the Clean and Simple Sketch # 134 and the colour challenge from Utah Divas International Challenge # 29. 

 

The sketch and the colour challenges are below for your reference:

 

 

 

The colours used in the Utah Divas Challenge are: More Mustard, Rich Razzleberry, Poppy Parade, Crumb Cake and Blushing Bride – a real challenge don’t you think!

 

For the base of my card I used More Mustard and I also used some of the Rich Razzleberry

1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Punch Potpourri, Flight of the Butterfly

Card: More Mustard, Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride

Accessories:  Boho Blossoms Extra-Large Punch, Textured Impressions Square Lattice Embossing Folder, 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Rich Razzleberry Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

I was not sure how to incorporate all of the colours of the Utah Divas Colour Challenge. I used  the Flower image from the Punch Potpourri set and stamped the flowers in the same colour as the card stock.

 

I then punched out the flowers using the Boho Blossoms Extra-Large Punch, layered them and added some ‘bling’ with the Basic Rhinestones.

 

You cannot see it very well but the Crumb Cake layer has been embossed.

 

I am really happy with the end result.

 

Until next time…. keep well…. Meg x

Travel Challenge

Hi everyone, hope your weekend has been good.  It is hard to believe that the first quarter of the year is gone and here we are in April.

 

Time really does fly…………….

 

I have participated in the Color Throwdown # 135 Challenge and the colours can be seen below:

 

 

and the Flutter by Wednesday Challenge # 148. 

 

For the Flutter by Wednesday challenge you have to use buttons, bows and a fluttering butterfly, fairy or angel.

 

My card is below and I have used Real Red for the base of the card with some So Saffron and Very Vanilla.

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Artistic Etchings

Card: Real Red, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, So Saffron

Ink: Basic Black, Real Red

Accessories:  1/4” (6.4 mm) Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) Circle Large Punch, Newsprint DSP,
Button & Thread (Non-SU), Mat Pack for Piercing, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

Can you see the little butterfly, I love butterflies!

 

I enjoyed this challenge and I am happy with the result.  What do you think?

 

Keep creating and see you back here soon…… Meg x