Clearance Rack Blitz - Week 2

 

Hi everyone,

 

Stampin' Up! have temporarily taken some products out of retirement with discounts up to 70% off retail - only while supplies last!

 

There will be different products on sale each week, for the next 3 weeks. This week there are lots of stamps, Designer Series Paper, In Color markers, as well as ribbon, a punch and 3 dies...all at bargain prices!

 

So if you missed out on any of these items in the last catalogue, or if you just love a bargain, check out the full lists of what's coming HERE (there's a link to last year's catalogue for the page numbers).

 

But get in quick. At these prices, they'll never last!! Just Email me with your order, and I can have it delivered straight to your door ($5.95 shipping anywhere in Australia)

 

 

 

It's Week 2 of the Clearance Rack Blitz! I'm expecting items to fly out the door even faster than last week, now that you've all got the hang of how it works, and realised how quickly the bargains will go!

 

 

 

Check out this week's items here.

 

 

Unfortunately the following items have already sold out:

 

In Colour 2010-2012 Stampin' Write Markers
Mocha Morning Specialty DSP
Well Worn DSP
Loads of Love stamp set 
Loads of Love Accessories stamp set
Four the Holidays stamp set
Patterns 2010-2012 In Colour DSP
Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set

 

 

So don’t miss out on some other great bargains, email me with your order or if you have any questions please drop me a line… Meg

Christmas Tag

Hi everyone,

 

Welcome to our blog hop at Crafty Creations, were we are having a wonderful Christmas Challenge for you:

 

SEASONAL TAGS

We have 4 great PRIZES over this next two week break and more than one way to WIN!

 

We will post our challenge today, and it will stay open for 2 WEEKS for any of you to enter and play in!  We will choose TWO WINNERS from the challenge entries!

 

If you also join us in our BLOG HOP and leave each of our fabulous DT members some love on their blogs, then you will have a chance to WIN a  sponsored prize as well, we will choose TWO WINNERS from the BLOG HOP comments!!

 

If you have arrived here from LOU’s blog so you are right on track! 

 

If you want to start the blog hop at the beginning then go back to ANNA's and follow your way down the list! We are looking forward to your visits! You can always go back to Crafty Creations Challenges if you lose your way to get back on track!

 

Here's the list of your next stations of my wonderful Team-Mates, they are all wonderful crafters, and they can't wait to see you there!

 

 

Anna

Bernie

Corrinne

Deena

Evelina

Helen

Jaime

Lindsey

Lou

Meighan (that's me)

Michele

Peggy

Crafty Creations Challenge Blog

 

 

For my my project I have used the Sponsor’s image and created a tag using the Two Tags Die.

 

I have used Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Real Red and Very Vanilla cardstock.

 

The image has been printed on Very Vanilla cardstock and then I used some images from the Tiny Tags stamp set and stamped in Real Red and Crumb Cake.

 

The Sentiment from the Perfect Punches stamp set has been stamped in Early Espresso and punched out using the Scallop Punch and the 1 3/8” Circle Punch.

 

I have used some of the Crumb Cake Tulle and retired Real Red ribbon with a Vintage Brad.

 

Here is my tag..

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Tiny Tags, Perfect Punches and Sponsor Image

Card: Real Red, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Ink: Real Red, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Accessories:  1-3/8” Circle Punch, Scallop Punch, Vintage Brad, Real Red Ribbon (retired), Crumb Cake Tulle, Round Corner Punch, Eyelet Border Punch (retired), Red Glitter Paper, Two Tags Die, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

Love this tag and I have used some of the Glitter Paper for that extra ‘bling’.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge – It’s Christmas

Crazy Challenge - #134 Christmas Time

The Pink Elephant Challenge – Holiday Gift Tag

Catered Crop Challenge – Tag Your It

Ginger Loft Challenge – Christmas or Winter

Joanna Sheen Challenge – With Love at Christmas

One Stitch at a Time Challenge – Use a Digi & Christmas Blog Hop

Sentimental Sunday Challenge - #133 Christmas Tags

The Squirrel & The Fox Challenge - #33 Christmas

 

Thanks for visiting and I hope you get a chance to visit the other Design Team members on our Blog Hop.

 

Enjoy the rest of your week, keep safe and have a wonderful Christmas ….Meg

Vintage Christmas

Hi everyone,

 

We have a our last challenge for 2012 over at Holly Jolly and the theme is Vintage Christmas.

 

I have gone for a simple layout with cream, browns and touch of Pool Party for a contrasting colour.

 

I have created an embossed background on the Very Vanilla cardstock using the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder.

 

The stamp is from the Christmas Wishes Hostess set from the Seasonal Catalogue.

 

Here is my card…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Christmas Wishes

Card: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Pool Party
Ink: Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Crumb Cake Scallop Tulle Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, Eyelet Border Punch (retired), Vintage Brad, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I added some of the lovely Crumb Cake Scalloped Tulle Ribbon, a vintage brad and a little bling!

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges..

 

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - #194 Christmas Time

Crafty Mess Challenge – Vintage Christmas

 

If you get a chance we would love to see you over at Holly Jolly.

 

Have a fantastic week and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

 

Take care…. Meg

Anything Christmas

Hi everyone – how are you going with your planning for Christmas?

 

This time of year get so busy and I know that I rush around until Christmas Eve trying to get everything done so when Christmas Day and Box Day come around I can just relax!

 

We have our last challenge for 2012 over at Come and Get It and this time it is Anything Christmas and it is sponsored.

 

My card has Santa on it so that fits the theme and he is peeking in the window to see if all the children are asleep or maybe it is to check out what treat he has been left LOL.

 

Who knows but it is a very cute Sponsor’s image and I have teamed it with the word Believe from our Snowflake Soiree Stamp Set which is in the Seasonal Catalogue.

 

I have coloured the image in with Real Red, Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip ink and add some glitter to the snow.

 

Here is my card…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Snowflake Soiree, Bugaboo Santa Window

Card: Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Copic Cardstock
Ink: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Glitter, Crystal Effects, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch, Sliver Glitter Paper,  Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am happy with the end result of this cute and quick card.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges…

 

 

My Time to Craft Challenge - #201 Santa

Sweet Stampin Challenge – Santa is Coming to Town

Christmas Cards All Year Round Monthly Challenge – Cards with Santa

Digi Galore Challenge -  Christmas

Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge - #125 Christmas

CCEE Stamp Challenge – Santa is Coming to Town

Perfect Sentiments Challenge - #59 Anything Goes with Christmas

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Snowflakes

Patties Creations Challenge - #58 Christmas Card

 

 

Enjoy your week, happy shopping and last minute creating…. Meg

Metal Christmas

 

Hi everyone,

 

Just a quick post to share with you my card I have created for the new Holly Jolly challenge which is to use Metallic's. So if you get a chance please come and visit us.

 

For my card I have used some Bronze sparkle embossing powder for my metallic contribution to the challenge.

 

I used the Come to Bethlehem stamp set with a simple CAS layout and the cardstock used is Midnight Muse and Whisper White.

 

Here is my card…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: More Merry Messages, Come to Bethlehem

Card: Midnight Muse, Whisper White
Ink: Midnight Muse

Accessories:  Bronze Embossing Powder (non-SU), Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder,  Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

Very simple but fun! 

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges…

 

Dutch Dare Card Challenge – # 194 Non-Traditional Christmas Colours

Moving Along with the Times – Clean and Simple

Just Us Girls Challenge - #166 Embossing

My Time to Craft Challenge - #200 Non-Traditional Christmas Colours

Craft Crafters Circle Challenge - #52 December Celebrations

Paper Play Challenge – # 49 Christmas is Coming

Delightful Sketches Challenge – All About Christmas

 

 

Enjoy your week and thanks for visiting once more…. Meg

Girly Tag

Hi Everyone,

 

It is Sunday and I am wanting to share with you a card that I have created for the Come and Get It Design Team. 

 

This week’s challenge is Tags, so I have created a card with a tag in a pocket and you can write a message on the back of the tag if you wanted too.

 

I love butterflies so there are a couple of butterflies on my card and some Lace that my friend Lou gave me yesterday – it is beautiful lace.

 

I have chosen soft colours for my card and have used Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Very Vanilla and a couple of shades of Pink.

 

Here is my card…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Everything Eleanor, En Francais,

Card: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Blushing Bride
Ink: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Primrose Petals, Pink Pirouette

Accessories:  Eyelet Border Punch (retired), Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Lace, DSP (retired), Crochet Trim (retired), Pretty in Pink Ribbon (retired), Pearls, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a look at the tag outside of the card…

 

 

I had a create time creating this card and I love the girly look.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

 

Sweet Stampin Challenge – Die & Punches

Alphabet Challenge – V is for Vintage

Stampin with Dragon Challenge – Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - #34 Tags

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - #49 Tags or Gifts

Anything Challenge - #81 Tags

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge - #29 Anything Goes

Wags n Whiskers Rubber Stamps - #94 Anything Goes

 

 

Have a wonderful and safe week as we get into the festive season!  If you get a chance we would love to see you at  Come and Get It.

 

Hope to see you again soon…. Meg

Winter Trees

Hi everyone,

 

It is mid week and I want to share with you a card that I created for the new challenge at Crafty Creations.

 

The challenge is a Winter Scene plus there are prizes!

 

For my card I have finally inked the Lovely As A Tree stamp set.   Bad that this has been left un-inked for such a long time  but we have all been down this path – right? :)

 

I have sponged Baja Breeze and Night of Navy on Whisper White and also used the Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Ink pad to stamp some snow flakes using the Snowflake Soiree stamp set.

 

Plus I love the Snow Flurry die and the Silver Glimmer Paper so I have also added some of these snowflakes too!

 

Here is my card…

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: More Merry Messages, Lovely as a Tree, Snowflake Soiree

Card: Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, Night of Navy, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark

Accessories:  Snow Flurry Die, Silver Glimmer Paper, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I love blues and silver on Christmas card and I am quite happy with the end result.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

 

Created with Love Challenge - #20 Christmas Blues

Eclectic Ellapu Challenge – Snow Flakes

Sentimental Sunday Challenge - #131 Non Traditional Christmas

Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge - #136 Non Traditional Christmas

Charisma Cardz Challenge - #47 Christmas with Twist

ABC Challenge - #7 Holiday Cards with Bling

Incy Wincy Design Challenge – Non Traditional Christmas Colours

Craft Spot By Kimberly Challenge - #78 Merry Christmas

Creatalicious  Challenge - #40 Winter

 

 

Please come and visit us at Crafty Creations and if you get a chance we would love to see your creations.

 

Enjoy the rest of the week…. Meg

Holly Jolly Bingo

Hi everyone,

 

New week, new challenge at Holly Jolly today and this time we are playing Bingo, plus the challenge is sponsored so there are prizes to be won!

 

For my card from the Bingo/Tic Tac Toe list I have used Glitter/ Red / Free (which is paper) and I have used some of the Flocked Window Sheet from the Candlelight Christmas Specialty DSP.

 

The layout for my card has been inspired by the layout on Christmas Card Challenges.

 

Here is my card…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: More Merry Messages,
Bugaboo Ava Mistletoe Fairy

Card: Real Red, Whisper White, Copic Paper 
Ink: Real Red, Crumb Cake, Gumball Green

Accessories:  Modern Label Punch, Candlelight Christmas Specialty DSP, Dazzling Diamonds,  Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Such a cute image and can you see the glitter on her wings!!

 

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

 

Lady Bug Crafts Monthly Challenge – Christmas or Winter

2 Sisters Challenge - #120 Christmas Sparkle

Totally Gorjuss Challenge - #160 Anything Goes with Glitter

Fussy and Fancy Challenge - #77 I Love Christmas

Jingle Belles Rock Challenge – Anything Christmas

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge – Winter Holiday Creations

Flutter by Wednesday Challenge – Punch It

Christmas Card Challenges - Sketch

Catch the Bug Challenge – December Anything Goes

 

 

Here is the link to the Holly Jolly blog, so come over and say hi and check what the other DT members have created to inspire you!

 

Enjoy the week and keep well…. Meg

CAGI Blues

 

Hi everyone,

 

Hope you have had a wonderful weekend.  I have had a busy but great weather but I am very grateful for the cooler weather we have had here in Sydney today.

 

Last week on Thursday and Friday temperatures were between 40 & 42 degrees but today a much cooler 25 – 27 degrees and over cast.  So very hot and Summer has only just begun!

 

But we have a cool Blues challenge for you at  Come and Get It this week.  The challenge is to use a darker and lighter Blue with White.

 

So I have chosen to use Bashful Blue, Midnight Muse and Whisper White.

 

I have used the Everything Eleanor stamp set and the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder.

 

The layout for my card has been inspired by the current sketch at Try Stampin on Tuesday.  This layout allowed me to get those square punches which haven’t been used for sometime.

 

Here is my card…

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Everything Eleanor, Warm Words (retired)

Card: Bashful Blue, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
Ink: Bashful Blue, Midnight Muse

Accessories:  1 3/8” (3.5 cm) Square Punch, 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) Square Punch, Modern Label Punch, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

I am just loving this stamp set it is so elegant!

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

 

Chocolate Coffee Cards Challenge – # 27 CAS

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge – # 48 Forgotten Stash

Crafting for All Seasons Challenge - #41 Use Flowers

Crafts and Me Challenge - #112 Ribbon or Trim

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge - #42 Anything Goes

Try Stampin on Tuesday Challenge - #94 Sketch

Song Bird Challenge - #9 Deeper Shade of Blue

Victorine Stamps Challenge - #48 Blue and White

Hiding in My Craft Room- #74 Blue and White

 

If you get a chance please visit us at Come and Get It to see what the other Design Team members have created.

 

Enjoy your week and keep well…. Meg

 

Photo Inkspiration

 

So this is the last card that I created for Mynnette's DT challenge for her new challenge called Inkspirational.

 

This time it is a photo inspirational challenge. 

 

There is so much you could take from the photo, the colours, the Owl – I have decided to use the colours and the owl for inspiration.

 

I have used more neutral colours as the focus to me is the Owl and the touch of colour on the branches.

 

So I have used Basic Black, Going Grey and Whisper White with a touch of Real Red.

 

Here is my card …

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Stem Silhouettes (retired), Elements of Style

Card: Basic Black, Basic Grey, Whisper White

Ink: Gong Grey (retired), Basic Grey, Real Red

Accessories: Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

and here is the inspirational photo …

 

 

 

Isn’t this a magic photo. I love the Owl!

 

It has been great fun to create something for each of Mynnette’s challenges – thanks you for looking.

 

Enjoy the rest of your week….Meg

Sketch Inkspiration

So on to the third challenge that Mynnette has posted for her DT challenge for the new challenge called Inkspirational.

 

This time it is a sketch challenge. 

 

I love sketches, this one I have twisted the layout of the original sketch and I had a great time creating this card.

 

I have used Everything Eleanor stamp set and a colour combo of Island Indigo, More Mustard (which I have not used for ages) with Vanilla Cardstock.

 

There is nearly always some bling on my card but this time I have added pearls too!

 

Here is my card…..

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Everything Eleanor, Blooming with Kindness

Card: Island Indigo, Very Vanilla

Ink: Island Indigo, More Mustard

Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Pearls, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

and here is the original sketch…

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for visiting and take care… Meg

Colour Inkspiration

So following on from my previous post I have created a new card for the 2nd Inspirational DT challenge that Mynnette has for the new Inkspirational Challenge.

 

This time the challenge is a Colour Challenge and the colours are:

 

Olive, Suede and Sky Blue

 

so I have used Old Olive, Soft Suede and Bashful Blue on my card.

 

I recently stumbled on a Technique called Acrylic Block Collage and decided to use this technique also for my card.

 

Now I have not really created a collage but I loved how you ink up an acrylic block with your inks (lightest to darkest colours) and then spritz with Water and then place the block on cardstock.

 

Creates a really random effect here is my card…..

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Loving Thoughts

Card: Soft Suede, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Soft Suede, Old Olive, Bashful Blue

Accessories: 2 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, 1 1/4” Scallop Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die (retired), Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I am definitely going to experiment a little more with this technique.

 

Thanks for visiting…. Meg

Inspirational CASE

 

Hi everyone,

 

When visiting Mynnette’s blog recently I found out that she is keeping herself extra busy and has decided to create a new challenge called Inkspirational. 

 

I love the concept of the new challenge which  a colour challenge, photo inspiration, CASE challenge and sketch plus Anything Goes if there are five weeks in a month.

 

Mynnette is looking for Design Team members and I love the challenges she has proposed so I have been busy creating my cards to submit.

 

So the first card I wanted to share with you is the a card for the CASE Inkspirational challenge, here is my card ….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Blooming with Kindness

Card: Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: Beautiful Butterflies Embosslit, Beautiful Butterflies Die. Swirls Scribbles Die (retired), Retired DSP, Decorative Label Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

and here is the Case Card…

 

 

Great CASE don’t you think?!

 

Until next time keep well…. Meg

Pink & Blue Christmas

Hi everyone, I hope that your week has started off fabulous and that you are all well!!!

 

I cannot believe that within a months time Christmas will be over ! Yes we are definitely on the down hill count down now.

 

So how are you going with your Christmas cards?  Need some inspirations?  How about visiting us at Holly Jolly for our new challenge which is to use Pink and Blue on your Christmas Project.

 

I was not sure how to complete my card but I wanted to use the Come to Bethlehem stamp set eventually I decided to create a little pink light in a blue background to create a Summer sunset.  You know the saying “Pink sky at Night sailors delight, Pink sky in Morning sailors warning”.

 

So I sponged a piece of Whisper White cardstock with Baja Breeze and then added a little Primerose Petals ink.  I stamped the Three Wise Men in Midnight Muse and embossed it with clear embossing powder.

 

The image was cut out using the Labels Collection Framelits and I also cut out a piece of the Snow Festival DSP in a large die from the Labels Collection to create a frame for the image.

 

The base card stock is Primerose Petal and I added a scrap of Whisper White down one side which has been embossed using the Fancy Fan Folder.  Plus there is one Rhinestone for some bling.

 

Here is my card…

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Come to Bethlehem

Card: Primerose Petal, Whisper White
Ink: Midnight Muse

Accessories:  Labels Collection Framelits, Fancy Fan Folder, Snow Festival DSP, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

I am cute happy with this card and I am really happy that I have used this stamp set.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Dream Valley Challenges – # 46 Non Traditional Christmas

Christmas Stampin All Year Long - #37 To Die For

Crimbo Crackers Challenge – # 29 Anything Goes

Daring Card Makers Challenge – Twinkle Twinkle

 

Enjoy the rest of your week and keep creating…. Meg

 

 

More than 1 Fold

Hi everyone,

 

We have had a warm today here is Sydney today around 32 degrees and more of the same tomorrow.  Lucky the office is air conditioned :)

 

Enough about the weather, let me tell you about our new challenge at Come and Get It and it is a project with More than 1 Fold.

 

So many choices and I finally settled on an Easel card.

 

I have used the retired Marry Me stamp set and the card stock is Midnight Muse and Whisper White.

 

I embossed the image of the Bride and Groom with clear embossing powder after I stamped the image in Midnight Muse ink.

 

I used the Labels Collection die to cut out the image and cut out a larger piece to form an edge around the image which I embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

 

Of course there is a Rhinestone and some ribbon too!

 

Here is my card….

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Marry Me (retired)

Card: Midnight Muse, Whisper White
Ink: Midnight Muse

Accessories:  Eyelet Border Punch (retired), Labels Collection Framelits, Neutrals Designer Buttons, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

here is a closer look at the embossing and the ribbon…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This stamp makes a lovely wedding card or invitation, I am happy with the end result.

 

 

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Crazy 4 Challenges - #164 Put a Bow on It

Cards Galore Monthly Challenge – Silhouette

Fun with Shapes and More Challenge - #122 Anything but Christmas

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge - #47 Anything Goes

Polka Doodle Challenge - #47 Any Die will Do

The Stamp Man UK Monthly Challenge – Emboss It

Stampin for the Weekend Challenge - #22 Use Some Texture

Stamping with Dragon Challenge - Weddings

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge - #27 Fun with Ribbons

 

Have a wonderful week everyone, thanks for visiting and I hope to see you at Come and Get It if you get a chance….. Meg

Christmas Class Reminder

Hi everyone,

 

Just a quick note to let you that I have my last Christmas Class this Saturday and there is still time to book in.

 

Let me know tomorrow if you want to come along.

 

Here are the details again…

 

Take home 8 Christmas Cards with envelopes

 

Price : $ 25 with adhesive or $20 with your own adhesive

 

When:  This Saturday 24 November @ 2.30 pm

 

You will be using the Big Shot during the card to add some texture to the cards and there will be 2 Non-Traditional designs  and 2 Traditional card designs.

 

Here is a sneak peek:

 

 

 

 

If you cannot make these times, maybe get a group of friends together and I will come to you!

 

Give me a call or email me to book a spot.

 

Hope to hear from your soon….. Meg

Christmas Countdown

Hi everyone,

 

Christmas is not far away now and how are you going with your Christmas cards – are they ready to send out ?

 

I think I will have to do a few more yet but I have one to show you.

 

I have created this card for our new challenge at Crafty Creations – yes you guessed it we have a Christmas challenge this week and there are prizes too!

 

I have used the layout from the current challenge at 2 Sisters and some of the Snow Festival DSP from the Seasonal Catalogue.

 

The image has been coloured in using the Water Colour Pencils and added a snow flake plus some bling! 

 

So there are lots of layers and wonderful bright Christmas colours on my card. 

 

Here is my card….

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Sponsors Image Snowman Fence

Card: Real Red, Soft Suede, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Accessories:  Snow Flurry Die, Snow Festival DSP, Watercolour Pencils, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

2 Sisters Challenge - #118 Sketch

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge – # 7 Layers

One Stitch at a Time Challenge - #140 Use Digi

Pan Pastel UK Challenge - #45 Red & Green

Sweet Stampin Challenge – There’s No People like Snow People

Crimbo Crackers Challenge - #28 Snowmen

 

If you get a chance please visit us at Crafty Creation maybe we will provide you with some inspiration to finish off those Christmas Cards :)

 

Enjoy the rest of the week…. Meg

Three “R’s” Challenge

Just a quick post to let you know about our new challenge at Holly Jolly this week, which is to create a project with 3 “R’s” such as Red, Reindeer, Ribbon, Rhinestones etc.

 

I have chosen Red, Rhinestones and Ribbon for my project which is a card.

 

I have used Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla cardstock with some retired Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon.

 

My card layout has been inspired by the sketch at Clean and Simple and I have textured embossed the larger piece of Very Vanilla cardstock with the Lacy Brocade embossing folder.

 

The three snow flakes are from the Snowflake Soiree stamp set and the sentiment is from the More Merry Messages stamp set.

 

Here is my card….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Snowflake Soiree, More Merry Messages

Card: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  Scallop Edge Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Very Vanilla Ribbon (retired), Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder,  Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am really into the clean and simple layouts at the moment and this card was quite easy to create.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Clean and Simple Challenge – # 217 Sketch

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge – #190 Recipe (ribbon or twine, pearls or gems, dies or punches)

The Crafty Pad Challenge - #197 Christmas

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge - #1 All about Christmas

Card Crafters Circle Challenge - #49 Textures

Little Red Wagon Challenge - #159 Texture It

 

Have a great day and please visit again soon…. Meg

CAGI Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone,

 

A new week and a new challenge at Come and Get It and this week is a sketch challenge.

 

For my card I have turned the sketch up side down and created my card.

 

I have used the Field of Flowers stamp set and the colours are Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla and Soft Suede.

 

Of course there are butterflies which have been embossed and die cut, added some bling.  I have used the Scallop Edge Border punch and some  Crochet Trim.

 

Here is my card…

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Field Flowers

Card: Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Soft Suede

Accessories: Scallop Edge Border Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Crochet Trim (retired), Crumb Cake Ribbon (retired), Mini Glue Dots, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

A quick little card to make – what can you come up with for the sketch?  Here is the link if you want to have a look at what the other Design Team members have created.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Totally Gorjuss Challenges - #158 Plain and Simple

Patties Creations Challenge - #56 Theme is Birthdays

Craft Room Challenge – Punches and Die Cuts

Paper Take Weekly Challenge – Flower Power

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge - #40 Anything Goes

Crafty Card Makers Challenge - #79 More than One Punch or Die

Ooh La La Creations Challenge – # 118 Someone Special

 

 

Have a wonderful week and keep safe…. Meg

Inspired by a Carol

Hi everyone,

 

Well the count down is on for Christmas!

 

At Holly Jolly we have a new challenge for everyone and it is to create something that has been inspired by a Christmas Carol.

 

The little card I have created has been inspired by the Christmas Carol, “Let it Snow” and these cute little penguins almost seem like they are listening to the Carol.

 

I have gone all sparkly too, I have used the Sponsor’s image coloured it in with Water Coloured Crayons.  I used one of the Labels Collection Framelits to cut out the image, then I applied versamark ink to the whole image added  heat and stick powder, embossed it with the heat tool and then while it was sticky added some Dazzling Diamonds to the whole image.

 

It looks great in real life - you can see a little in the photo.

 

The paper is from the Festival of Prints DSP Paper Stack and the sentiment is from the More Merry Messages stamp set.  I also used one of the lovely little brads from the Vintage Trinkets.

 

Here is my card…

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: More Merry Messages, Bugaboo Image

Card: Lucky Limeade, Copic Paper, 
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Versamark

Accessories:  Labels Collection Framelits, Festival of Prints DSP Paper Pack, Water Coloured Crayons, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Vintage Trinket, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

Such a cute Christmas card and so sparkly – I love it!

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

ABC Christmas Challenge – V for Vibrant Colours

Christmas Stampin All Year Long Challenge - #36 Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenges – # 45 Anything Goes

Delightful Sketches Challenge – Let It Delightfully Snow

My Heart Pieces Challenge – Anything Cute

Paper Play Challenge - #45 Snowflakes

Southern Girls Challenge - #57 Christmas Projects

Stamp – n – Doodle Challenge – Use Digi

Whimsy Monthly Challenge - #53 Traditional Christmas

 

If you are a looking for a little more inspiration for the challenge, click here to see what the other Christmas Elves at Holly Jolly have created.

 

Have a wonderful week….. Meg

 

 

 

 

Swirls and Flourishes

Hi everyone – enjoyed your weekend!

 

It has been a lovely weekend here is Sydney, busy but great fun.

 

On Saturday I went to Darling Harbour and attended the Stampin’ Up! Heartfelt event which is always inspiring.  I caught up with other Demonstrators and have been inspired to use a some products differently or add some new products to the wish list, which of course is never empty :)

 

Today (Sunday) has been another beautiful spring day and I had a Christmas Class at home as well which was great fun.

 

But I want to share with you our new challenge at Come and Get It which is Flourishes and Swirls. 

 

The layout for my card has been inspired by the Clean and Simple sketch and I used a colour combo of Rich Razzleberry and Very Vanilla.

 

The Very Vanilla card stock has been embossed using the Framed Tulips Folder and I also die cut some swirls using the Swirls Scribble Die.  Plus some Butterflies using the Beautiful Wings Embosslits.

 

For some Flourishes I have used the Very Vintage Wheel Jumbo wheel and I haven’t used this well in such a long time, it has such a lovely print.

 

Here is my card…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Loving Thoughts, Very Vintage Wheel

Card: Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla
Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories:  Swirls Scribble Die (retired), Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am happy with this card, it didn’t take a lot of time to complete and can be used for a number of occasions.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Clean and Simple Challenge – #216  Sketch

Sweet Stampin Challenge – Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #158 Anything Goes

Fairy Tale Challenge - #54 Embossing

Hot Shot Craft Challenge – # 13 Butterflies

Simply Create Too Challenge – # 26 Use your Stash

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge - #144 Anything Goes

 

 

If you get a chance please join us at Come and Get It !

 

Have a great week and keep safe….. Meg

Wedding Card

Hi everyone,

 

Just a quick post to share with you a card that I created for a friend at work who is attending a wedding on the weekend.

 

The card colours and the Orchard choice for the image were inspired by the original wedding invitation which was received in a box and there was a layer of an Orange Tulle  material.

 

I have used Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie and retired Naturals Ivory card stock to create the card.

 

The Pumpkin Pie piece of card was die cut using the Large Scallop Edgelit and embossed using one of the folders from the Delicate Designs Embossing Folder.

 

The Orchard image is Non SU and the sentiment “The New Mr & Mrs” is from the retired Marry Me stamp set. 

 

Here is the front of the card…

 

 

 

In the inside of the card I added a pocket which was created using the Petite Pocket Die as they will be adding a gift in the card.

 

I used Crumb Cake card stock so that the pocket did not take over the message on the inside of the card but I embossed a piece of Very Vanilla card stock using the Lacy Brocade Textured Embossing Folder on the flap part of the pocket.

 

The sentiment reads “For You” and is from the Elements of Style stamp set.  A little bit of Linen Thread has been used to hold the pocket closed.

 

 

Here is the inside of the card..

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Elements of Style, Marry Me, Non-SU Orchid Stamp

Card: Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Natural Ivory, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  1” Circle Punch, Lacy Brocade Textured Embossing Folder, Petite Pocket Die, Large Scallop Edgelit, Delicate Designs Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Mini Silver Brads, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I have not used the Petite Pocket Die for ages and it was a great way to create a quick pocket.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Creative Craft Challenge – Special Occasion Not Birthday

Lej Designs Challenge - #28 Use Die or Punches

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge - #25 Anything Goes

Cup Cake Craft Challenge - #217 Get Krafty

One Stitch at a Time Challenge - #138 Anything Goes

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge – # 44 Orange & Brown

 

 

Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you back soon….. Meg

Dreaming Butterflies

Hello once more everyone!

 

At Crafty Creations we have new challenge – No Flowers!

 

I had thought this would be easy but I realised that I put flowers or part of a flower on my cards a lot so I did the next best thing – Butterflies!

 

Yes I do my like Butterflies so I have teamed my Butterflies with a sketch from Clean and Simple plus I have gone pink.

 

The butterflies have been embossed and die cut using the Beautiful Wings Embosslit.  The Very Vanilla background card has been embossed using the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder and I have daubered some Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint so it has little sparkle.

 

A couple of pearls have been added to 3 of the butterflies.

 

Here is my card….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Loving Thoughts

Card: Pretty in Pink, Crumb Cake, Rose Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Rose Red

Accessories:  Scallop Edge Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die, , Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint. Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Pearls, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The photo looks a bit dark but it very bright and shimmery in real life :)

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Clean and Simple Challenges – Sketch # 215

Card Mania Challenge - #7 Embossing

There’s Magic in the Air Challenge – Pretty in Pink

Gingerloft Challenge – No Coloring Allowed

Jelly Park Challenge – Back to Nature

SUO Challenge – # 57 Elegant Autumn or Spring

Paper Craft Junkies Challenge - #3 Things with Wings

Paper Take Weekly Challenge – Anything Goes

 

 

Here is the link for Crafty Creations if you get a chance please stop and have a look at what the other Design Team members have created.

 

Enjoy the rest of your week and keep creating….. Meg

3-2-1 Holly Jolly

Hi everyone,

 

We have a exciting new challenge at Holly Jolly – it is a 3 –2-1 Challenge :

 

3 embellishments

2 Design Pattern Papers

1 Image

 

Plus the challenge is sponsored by Fred She Said.

 

I have used the the sponsors image Kiss Me Scottie Coloured Digital image and the layout of the card was inspired by the current sketch at Sketch Saturday Challenge.

 

I have gone all traditional once more and I have used the Be of Good Cheer DSP.

 

The base of the card is Cherry Cobbler and I have added some Crumb Cake to separate the papers plus I stamped Merry Christmas in Cherry Cobbler on the Crumb Cake.

 

The image has been cut using the Labels Collection Framelits and I have paper pieced the Cherry Cobbler layer with Festive Paper Piecing Pack.

 

Unfortunately it is hard to see the paper piecing and the three little Rhinestones I have added to the card but it is there :)

 

Here is my card…

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: More Merry Messages, Fred She Said Image

Card: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  Labels Collection Framelits, Festive Paper Piecing Pack, Be of Good Cheer DSP, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

A cute little Christmas card to add to the stash.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

Sketch Saturday Challenge – Week 232 Sketch

Charisma Cardz Challenge – #43 Cooking up Recipe

Card Crafters Circle Challenge - #47 Patterned Paper

Christmas Stampin Challenge - #35 Anything Goes

Divas By Design Challenge – # 59 Feeling Festive

 

 

We would love to see you at Holly Jolly so if you get a chance please pop over and see what other inspirations the rest of the Design Team have for you.

 

Keep creating and see you next time…. Meg

Merry Christmas from Stampin’ Up!

 

 

 

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Click on the flyer to learn more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This special offer is valid until 30 November 2012, so give me a call or email me to place your order today….. Meg

Ink-redible Hostess Promotion

 

 

10 Free Inkpads !

 

From November 1st until December 16th, host a minimum $650 Stampin' Up! Party and get a FREE collection of ink pads - $79.95 value-in addition to our other fantastic benefits!

 

You can choose your favourite colour family - Brights, Subtles or Regals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click on the flyer to find out more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any questions, give me a call or email me….. Meg