SG Anything Goes

Hello and welcome.

I am sharing with you my card I have created for our new challenge at Southern Girls.

Our theme: Anything Goes

Our sponsors: The Paper Shelter and Krafters Cart

I have created a Christmas card using a Paper Shelter image called Hope.

The image has been coloured using Copic Markers.

Here is my card:

The SU Feels Like Fronts Designer Series Paper is perfect for the winter snow background
for this image.

The snowflakes were created using dies from the SU Frosted Frames Dies with Silver Glitter Paper and Shimmer White card stock.

Here is a closer look at the image

The sentiment is from the SU Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set and stamped in Night of Navy ink.

The card stock used is SU Night of Navy and the die on the side of the image is from the Delicate Lace die collection. 

The copic markers used are:

Skin: E11, 00, 0000, R11

Hair: E50, 53, 55, 57

Dress: W00, 0, 1, 2, 3 B0000, 000, 95, 93, 91

Other: G00, 20, 24, 46

Have a wonderful day.

Stampers Anonymous Team Blog Hop 12

Hello and welcome to our Stampers Anonymous Team Blog Hop.

This month we have a colour challenge.

You would have just arrived here from Sharon's blog and viewed her wonderful creation using these colours.

You can complete the blog circuit and see everyone's fabulous creations by following the links at the end of the post.

For my card I wanted to use the Wicked Die in the Seasonal Catalogue and I have added another die from the Delicate Lace Dies collection to create a Thank You card:

The base card stock is Granny Green and for the dies I have used Lovely Lipstick and Night of Navy card stock.

The sentiment is from the Woven Heirlooms stamp set and stamped in Night of Navy ink. 

Plus a few Rhinestones for some bling.

The next blog on our circuit is Nikki 

but should you get lost on the way here is a list of the team participants 

1. Nikki

2. Kylie

3. Kerry Bunting

4. Kirsty Davy

5. Elizabeth Yager

6. Marelle Taylor

7. Melissa Gifford

8  Sharon Wilson

9. Meighan - You are here!

We hope you have enjoyed our blog hop.

SG On the Farm

We have a fun new change at Southern Girls and we would love you to join us.

Our theme:  On the Farm

Our sponsors: Creative Embellishments and Colour of Love

I have used a Colour of Love image called Pretty Possum Strawberry Bellyfulls.  

I part coloured the image and used a spotlight technique to show the image.

Here is my card:

I have used SU Mossy Meadow and Basic Black.

The designer series paper is Pressed Petal.

Here is a close up of the image:

I also added a little bit of ribbon and bling.

Have a fabulous day.

SG Anything Goes

Sharing with you my card created for the new challenge at Southern Girls and
if you get a chance please join us!

Our theme: Anything Goes

Our sponsor: Three Button Studio

I have recently been playing with some Alcohol Inks.  I had forgotten how much fun it is just getting messy and trying different colour combinations.

So for my card I have used one of the pieces I created and made a birthday card for my sister.

Here is my card: 

Not only have I used the Alcohol Inks but I also brought out my heating tool and heat embossed the sentiment something I haven't done for ages.

The beautiful die is from the SU Delicate Lace die set.

Here is another look at the card: 

The colours of  the inks is dark but I really like the touch of lighter colours and metallic silver.

The sentiment is from the SU Magnolia Blooms stamp set.

 Have a super day!

SG Father's Day/Masculine

Over at Southern Girls we have a new challenge and we would love to you to join us.

Our theme: Father's Day or Masculine

Little stamping on my card just the sentiment from the SU Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set and the image is a fabulous decoupage piece.

There are 3 layers and I think it will be perfect for my Dad on Father's day.

Here is my card:

The cardstock is SU Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Cajun Craze.

The sentiment is stamped in Cajun Craze ink and die cut out using SU Rectangle Stitched Die.

Here is a close up of the panel:

Have a super week and if you get a chance please check out what the rest of the team has created.

SG Boys are the Bomb

It's time for anew challenge over at Southern Girls.

Our theme: Boys are the Bomb

Our sponsors: 3 Button Studio & Lacy Sunshine

For my card I have gone with a male themed paper and a simple Happy Birthday.

Here is my card; 

The paper is from SU called Come Sail Away and the cardstock is SU Whisper White, Soft Suede and Night of Navy.

The dies used SU Stitched Nested Label Dies.

The stamp is from SU Magnolia Blooms set and inked in Soft Suede.

Added a little SU Night of Navy/Sahara Sand Twine.

If you get a chance stop by and see what the rest of the team has created with this fun new challenge.

Team Blog Hop #7

Hello and welcome to our team blog hop.

You may have arrived at my blog from Nikki's blog where we are starting our blog hop this month.

If not please feel free to have a look at what the team has created, all the links are below.

Our challenge this month is a colour challenge using some of the new In Colors.

I was limited when creating my card as I do not have the new In Color ink pads but I just adore the dies in the Delicate Lace collection, so this is what I used.  

Here is my card:

Lots of layers and a little bling.

I had die cut each layer from a piece of  the In Color cardstock (Pretty Peacock, Rococo Rose, Seaside Spray) and Whisper White.  The layers were adhered to Whisper White cardstock.

The base layer of the card is Pretty Peacock.

The sentiment is from the Butterfly Gala stamp set and I used the Pretty Peacock marker to ink up the words.

The sentiment was stamped on Whisper White cardstock and layered with some more Pretty Peacock cardstock.  Both pieces have been punched out with the Tailored Tag punch.

Hope you like this little creation.

Please continue on our blog hop by stopping by Melissa's blog and see her inspiration.

If you get lost along the way here is everyone's blog address: 

Nikki

Meighan - you are here!

Melissa

Elizabeth

Kylie

Sharon

Kristy

Marelle

Juanita

Have a wonderful day!

SG Spots and Dots

We have a fun new challenge over at Southern Girls.

Our Theme: Spots and Dots

Sponsor: Lacy Sunshine

Spots or Dots can be seen on images, embossing folders and paper to name a few.

I have spots on my image and also one of the papers used.

The image used is our sponsors image called Katie Cattails Flower Pot Pretties and the image has been coloured with Copic Markers.

This is my card:

Lots of layers and two lots of papers plus some bling.

Here is a close up of the image: 

Super sweet image.

Copic Markers used: 

Skin: E0000, 000, 00, 11, R21

Hair: E51,53, 55, 57, 50

Eyes: B00, 0000, 01

Flowers/Dress: R0000, 00, 05, 02

YG 00, 67, 63, 61, G20, 24

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

Creativ Fusion Arts and Crafts Challenge - #12 Anything Goes

Corrosive Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes

We Love 2 Create Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes

A Bit More Time to Craft  Challenge - #93 Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge - #119 Anything Goes

Love to Scrap Challenge - #122 No Rulz

Creative Fingers Challenge - #165 Anything Goes

Have a fabulous day.

SG Sparkle or Glitter

We have a fun new challenge at Southern Girls.

Our theme: Sparkle and Shine

Our Sponsors: I am Roses and All Dressed Up

I have used an All Dressed Up image called Little Flower Girl and I have coloured the image
 in with Copic Markers.

For the sparkle I have used some glitter paper.

Here is my card: 

A fairly simple card and the SU Early Espresso cardstock is dark but the paper is bright.

All the rectangles have been cut out with SU Rectangle Stitched Dies.

The birthday sentiment is from the SU Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set and stamped in
SU Poppy Parade ink.

The ribbon breaks the extra layer behind the image.

If you get a chance please join our challenge.

Shelli Paper Pumpkin Kt - Limited Time!

Paper Pumpkin is coming to Australia. What is Paper Pumpkin well in the US it is a subscription service where a new kit is delivered to your door every month.  Although we re not getting the subscription we will have the chance to get one-off kit in May.

Shelli Gardner, board chair and co-founder of Stampin' Up! has partnered with Paper Pumpkin to create a limited edition, nature focused and Shelli inspired kit.  The kit is elegant and feminine and full of beautiful natural details. 

The Paper Pumpkin kit can be ordered form the 15th May (#152032) for $37.00 + shipping and handling.

The Shelli kit from Paper Pumpkin includes the following: 

An exclusive stamp set not available anywhere else

One Classic Stampin' Spot from our Classic ink Collection 

Paper and crafting materials to create 12 cards (3 cards of 4 unique designs)

12 exclusive co-ordinating envelopes

Adhesive and embellishments for all 12 cards

Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock (new In Color!), Soft Suede and Very Vanilla

You will need a clear block to use the stamp set or you can use the Clear Block D (item 118485)

Remember this kit can be ordered from 15th May and is only while stocks last.

So you can place orders online from 15th May by shopping HERE

or please give me a call or drop me an email with any questions,

I cannot wait to have a play with this very exciting product - what about you!

SU Product Line Changes

The new Annual Catalogue is due to out on 4th June and the Retiring List is out and you check see the lists on my earlier post.

Lots of items are discontinued including the 2017-2019 In Colors inkpads, refills, cardstock.
If you are not sure of the colours here they are: 

Also there are some items that will NOT be featuring in our new Catalogue and you may want to stock up on these items while you can: 

Stampin' Trimmer
Due to some challenges with the manufacturer, the Stampin' Trimmer and its accessories will no longer be available.  There is a new trimmer in the works but it isn't ready just yet.  Stampin' Up! hope to be able to supply blades for the next 6 months but there may be times where they cannot be ordered.  At this stage blades you can only purchased 6 packs of blades per order.

Big Shot
Will not appear in the new Catalogue as Stampin' Up! have parted with Sizzix and will start to use their own manufacturer.  The dies and folders in the new Catalogue will be slightly different (but will still work in all machines) but their own machine isn't quiet ready yet. 
So plates for the Big Shot will only be avilable while stocks last.

It's a lot to take in so please let me know if you have any questions.

Stampin' Up! Last Chance Products

A New Annual Catalogue will be here soon and it looks amazing! 

To make way for lots of lovely brand new products, it is time to say goodbye to some old favorites from the current Annual and Occasions Catalogues.  

Everything on the list is only available while stocks last.

* Depending on inventory levels, discounts on selected products maybe introduced
on or after 9 May*

The easiest way to view what's retiring is via my Online Store and while you are there make sure you check out the Clearance Rack.

If you prefer, you can download and print out the PDF and there is also a link for
the Occasions Catalogue PDF.

Note that a few of the stamp sets on the list which are in wood mount and clear mount styles they are retiring but will be in the new Catagloue as Cling style.  You can see the list of these items HERE.

The best way to make sure that you do not miss out is to place an order in my Online Store but if you prefer you can send me an email or give me a call to place your order.

These items are only available until they sell out, so don't miss out!

SG Autumn or Fall

We have a fun new challenge at Southern Girls and we would love you to join us!

Our theme: Autumn or Fall

Our sponsors: Lacy Sunshine and Krafters Cart

I have used a Lacy Sunshine image called Autumn Winds Rory and coloured the image
in with Copic Markers.

Here is my card: 

I raided my designer series paper stash and found this fabulous print and layered the card with
SU Chocolate Chip (retired) and Sahara Sand cardstock.

I die cut the image and the cardstock behind it with the SU Rectangle Stitched Dies.

The image is from the SU Amazing Life stamp set and has been stamped in SU Early Espresso ink.

Here is a close up the image:

The ribbon is SU Whisper White Flax Ribbon and the Vanilla/Copper trim ribbon from the SU Tea Room Combo Pack.

The Copic Markers used are: 

Skin/Eyes: E0000, 000, 00, 11, R21, B0000, 00, 1

Hair: E53, 50, 51, 55, 57

Clothes/Shoes: V01, 000, 0000, 04, 22, 25, 20, W00,0, 1, B0000, 00, 95, 93, 91, N0, 2, 4

Tree/Ground: E47, 44, 43, 42, 0000, G20, 21, 24, Y17

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

Paper Minutes Challenge - #584 Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge - #429 Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps Challenge - #173 Lots of Layers

Corrosive Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes

A Gem of a Challenge - Wk 7 Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Challenge - Anything Goes

Simply Create Too Challenge - #148 Anything Goes

Creating with an Attitude Challenge - #50 Anything Goes

Have a super day!

Team Blog Hop Time

Hello!

We have a new team blog hop at Stampers Anonymous.

If you are already on the Blog Hop tour you will have arrived from Marelle's blog and if you have just arrived welcome!

For my card I have used the lovely Bloom by Bloom stamp set and the co-ordinating designer paper called Happiness Blooms.

This month we are using a sketch and it always great to see how everyone using the sketch.

Here is my card:

I have fussy cut the flowers and layered them using dimensionals.

Here is the sketch:

I have used Night of Navy and Whisper White.

The ink used is Call Me Clover, Calypso Coral and Blueberry Bushel.

The sentiment is from the Butterfly Gala stamps set and has been punched using the Classic Label punch.

The next step on our blog hop takes you back to the beginning to Nikki's blog but if you get lost along the way at any stage here is a list of all the team members:

Nikki Stalker

Kerry Bunting

Kirsty Davy

Sharon Wilson

Elizabeth Yager

Kylie Page

Marelle Taylor

Meighan Wheller - your here

We hope you have enjoyed the blog hop and look out for our next one.

Have a super day.

SU Clearance Rack

We are always looking for a savings and there are some great items in the clearance rack.

One of the items which is really great to have is this portable bin.  These little bins can be folded down for storage or transport.

The Gold Polka Dot Scrap Bin can be viewed HERE along with a number of other items.  

Remember all of these items are while stocks last.

To place an order, you can shop HERE.

NEW Storage by Stampin' Up!

New Stampin' Up! Storage System.

No matter what your crafting space or collection the new Stampin' Up! storage solution has everyone organised and you can customise to to suit your needs.

The good news is you can order these storage solutions now.

This is the configuration chart.

Storage by Stampin' Up! is designed to store and showcase your Stampin' Pads, Stampin' Ink Refills, Stampin' Blends, Stampin' Write Markers, Watercolour Pencils and other accessories.  You can keep your products organised, tidy, visible and trackable at all times.  Your Stampin' Pads, Stampin' Write Markers and Stampin' Blends will be stored horizontally as recommended.  They are designed to be stylish, durable, compact, stackable and modular and will blend in naturally with most home decor with its white neutral colour.  They stack vertically and can be arranged to fit practically any flat workspace.  They are easily assembled and disassembled for rearrangement and/or cleaning.

See the new line HERE

Print out your Configuration Chart HERE

Email me to place your order or click HERE to Shop Now

SG For Someone Special

We have a fun new challenge at Southern Girls and we hope you will join us.

Our theme: For Someone Special

Our sponsors: A Day for Daisies and Krafters Cart

I have used A Day for Daisies image called Cute Delivery Fairy and coloured the image in with Copic Markers.

Here is my card:

The beautiful die giving the lace effect is from the SU Delicate Lace Edgelits set and the cardstock is SU Sahara Sand.

The DSP used is from the SU All My Love DSP collection.

The base cardstock is SU Flirty Flamingo.

Here is a close up of the image and sentiment: 

The sentiment is from the SU Lasting Lily stamp set and the ribbon is SU Flirty Flamingo.

I have added some Wink of Stella on the hearts and the wings for a little sparkle.

The Copic Markers used are:

Skin: E0000, 000, 00, 11, R21

Hair: E55, 51, 53, 50

Clothes and Wings: R0000, 00, 81, 83, 85

Hearts: BG10, C00, R0000

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

Die Cutting Divas Challenge - #412 Cherry Blossom or Pink

Shopping Our Stash Challenge - #391 Celebrating Friendship

Artistic Inspirations Challenge - #213 Anything Goes

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - For Special Female

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes

Classic Design Team Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes

Cards Galore Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes

Creations in Pink Challenge - #8 Anything Goes with mostly Pink

CCC Digi Creations Challenge - #101 For Girls

Creative with Stamps Challenge - #36 Friends and DT Call

Thanks for visiting.

SG Girl Power

We have another fun challenge of at Southern Girls starting today.

Our theme: Girl Power

Our sponsors: Krafters Kart & Oddball Art

I have used an Oddball Art called Big Eye Girl Josie and the Butterflies, the image has been coloured with Copic Markers.

Here's my card:

I have used a number of the dies from the SU Rectangle Stitched Framelits Collections for the sentiment and layers of the image.

The edge border was created with a die from the SU Delicate Lace Edgelit.

The cardstock used is SU Highland Heather, Sahara Sand and Xpress It Blending Cardstock.

Here is a close up of the image:

The beautiful DSP is part of SU Sale-a-Bration and the butterfly has been punched out of the DSP.

The sentiment is from the SU Strong & Beautiful stamp set and has been stamped in SU Balmy Blue ink.

The Copic Markers used:

Skin: E11,00, 000, 0000, R21

Hair: E53, 55

Shoes: N0, 2, 4

Clothes/Butterflies: B0000, 000, 14, 12, V0000, 000, 20, 22, 25

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

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Spring is Springing

Shopping Our Stash Challenge - #389 Make Your Mark

2 Crafty Critter Crazies Monthly Challenge - #23 Anything Goes

A Perfect Time to Craft Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes

A Bit More Time to Craft Monthly Challenge - #86 Anything Goes

Animal Friends Challenge - #71 Butterfly

Classic Design Team Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes

Cards Galore Monthly Challenge - #60 Anything Goes

Morgans ArtWorld Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Crafters Challenge - #13 Anything Goes

Have a wonderful day!

Team Blog Hop

Hello and welcome!

It's a new month and a new team blog hop!

You would have just arrived from Melissa's blog and seen her fabulous creation.

If you are just arriving our challenge this month is to use 3 or more colours from the photo below: 

I have used the Bloom by Bloom stamp set and stamped in all the colours - Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Grapefruit Grove, Highland Heather and Lemon Lime Twist.

 A few layers and a die and here is my card:

The base card is Balmy Blue and I have stamped on Whisper White.

The Basic Black has been die cut from one of the dies in the Delicate Lace Edgelits Die.

I also added a little bling with the sequins.

Here is a closer look at the sentiment and images:

The sentiment is from the Butterfly Gala stamp set and I rounded two of the corners using the Detailed Trio Punch.

The sentiment has been layered on a punched 2" circle.

We hope you enjoy our team blog hop and find a little inspiration.

There are so many great SAB items you can achieve for free - want to know more please contact me.

I have added the list of the team players below in case you get lost.

Otherwise please click here to visit Nikki's blog.

Nikki Stalker

Kristy Davy

Kerry Bunting

Marelle Taylor

Elizabeth Yager

Kylie Page

Sharon Wilson

Melissa Gifford

Meighan Wheller - Your here!

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

Inspire Create Challenges - #36 Theme Sale-a-Bration

Stamping Sensations Monthly Challenge - All Things Bright & Beautiful

The Flower Challenge - #29 Use latest Die/Stamp

Crafting with an Attitude Challenge - #48 Anything Goes

Have a wonderful day,