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

Hello Happy Birthday

Hi everyone, I am back again with a card I created for yes – you guessed it a challenge ! :)

 

This card has been created with inspiration from the ColorLab Color Challenge # 32 and the sketch layout from Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge # 194. 

 

I have placed the colour challenge and sketch below and do not forget to visit these sites for some great challenges and/or inspirations!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have used Blushing Bride for the base of my card and the Rich Razzleberry card stock has been embossed with the Big Shot – Square Lattice Embossing Folder.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Hello Again, Punch Bunch

Card: Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Rich Razzleberry Taffeta Ribbon, 5/8” (1.6 cm) Whisper White Satin Ribbon, 1-3/8” (3.5 cm) Square Extra-Large Punch, 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Square Large Punch, Scallop Square Extra-Large Punch, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

I used the lovely little set called Hello Again and the Sale-A-Bration Punch Bunch set (love this set!).

 

I am really happy with this card, once I worked out the amount of each colour the card was created in no time.

 

If you are inspired – give it a go too!

 

Please visit again soon!  Meg x

Hello card

Hi everyone,

 

I had a great birthday, cake, lots of handmade cards and lots of birthday wishes.

 

My latest card was created with the colour combo from Hand Stamped Sentiments.  Their Colour Splash Challenge is #57 which I have placed below and you can visit their site if you click here.

 

 

 

 

I have used the Hello Again stamp set with Poppy Parade as the base of the card.  The Very Vanilla card stock has been cut using the Top Note Bigz Die.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Hello Again

Card: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla
Ink: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride

Accessories:  Top Note Bigz Die, Textured Impressions Perfect Polka Dots, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

This is a very bright and happy card and I am sure it will cheer someone up when they receive it.

 

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

 

Until next time….. Meg x

Quick Cards

Here are some quick cards I have made, the layout was easy and my colour inspiration come from the DSP that was used.

 

The first two used the Apple Blossom Hostess set and the Greenhouse Gala DSP.

 

 

Supplies:
Stamp set: Apple Blossoms

Card: Concord Crush, Daffodil Delight,  Whisper White
Ink: Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories:  1/2” (1.3 cm) Pear Pizzazz Stitched- Poly Ribbon, Greenhouse Gala DSP, Dimensonals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

The next two cards use the Hello Again stamp set, unfortunately the DSP Haiku is retired but I am still happy with the end results.

 

 

Supplies:
Stamp set: Hello Again, Because I Care

Card: Old Olive, More Mustard, Whisper White
Ink: More Mustard, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango

Accessories:  Haiku Retired DSP, Dimensonals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

Until next time…. keep creating :)   

 

Meg x

Clean & Simple Stamping Sketch

Clean & Simple Stamping have posted their current challenge 125 and the layout can be seen if you click here.

 

In all the cards I have used the Greenhouse Gala DSP – yes I suppose you could say that it is my favourite DSP at the moment.

 

This DSP contains a number of colours: Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Baja Breeze.

 

Except for one card I have used the card stock colours from the DSP, except for one – Yes once more I have used Concord Crush, another favourite :)

 

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamp set: Hello Again
Card: Concord Crush, Real Red,  Whisper White
Ink: Concord Crush

Accessories:  1/2” (1.3 cm) Pear Pizzazz Stitched- Poly Ribbon, 1 3/8” x 5/8” (3.5 x 1.6 cm) Oval Large, Greenhouse Gala DSP, Dimensonals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamp set: Occasional Quotes (Hostess) 
Card: Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  Greenhouse Gala DSP, Dimensonals, SNAIL Adhesive, Chocolate Chip Ribbons Retired

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the following two cards, I have used Real Red for the base card stock and added a touch of  ribbon to one of the cards.

 

 

The words on the card below are from the Apple Blossoms stamp set – “ happy thoughts make happy days”.  Unfortunately it cannot be seen very clearly on the photo but I thought added a nice touch to a very happy card.

 

 

Supplies:
Stamp set: Hello Again
Card: Real Red,  Baja Breeze, 
Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  Greenhouse Gala DSP, Dimensonals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The card below is similar to the previous but I have added some of the Pear Pizzazz Stitched-Poly Ribbon.

 

 

 

Stamp set: Silhouette Sentiments
Card: Real Red,  Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  1/2” (1.3 cm) Pear Pizzazz Stitched- Poly Ribbon, 1 3/8” x 5/8” (3.5 x 1.6 cm) Oval Large, Greenhouse Gala DSP, Dimensonals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

These cards were so quick to create and this is a great sketch – give it a try!

 

Please feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think of the cards or if the layout has inspired you.

 

Till next time…… Meg x

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #48

I have created the card below as per the colour challenge at  Inkspirations Colour Challenge #48.

 

The colour challenge used Crumb Cake, Real Red, Old Olive and Whisper White.

 

For the stamp set I used the Fox and Friends set which I have not used very much but I am happy with the results.

 

 Supplies:
Stamp set: Fox & Friends, Hello Again
Card: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Old Olive

Accessories:  3/8” (1 cm) Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, 1-3/8” (3.5 cm) Square Extra-Large Punch, 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) Square Large Punch,  Dimensonals, SNAIL Adhesive, Scallop Circle Bigz Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folders

 

Let me know what you think by leaving your comments.

 

Keep creating….. regards  Meg