Faux Technique

Over at Come and Get It I have chosen the challenge this week which is to use Any Faux Technique

 

If you have not used this Technique at all there are so many different styles to choose from that if you are like me it is a matter of which one?  I finally decided on the Faux Patina Technique which is much easier than you think to do.

 

What I did was picked an embossing folder and wiped the Crumb Cake ink pad over the flat side of the folder and then ran a piece of Very Vanilla card stock through the Big Shot – you could also use Whisper White.

 

I then sponged Marina Mist ink on the raised areas and then sponged Always Artichoke ink of the same area again.

 

Once the sponging had dried a little I daubed some Versamark on the raised area and then sprinkled some gold embossing powder and heat set it with the Heat Tool.

 

I then layered it on some Early Espresso Cardstock and added some layered butterflies with a scrap of the Faux Patina cardstock.  The butterflies were cut and embossed using the Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die.  This little die would have to be my best purchase, I love it.

 

The stamp set is called Million & One and is a lovely sentiment stamp set which has a lovely the writing style and this was stamped in Always Artichoke.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Million & One
Card: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke
Ink: Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Always Artichoke, Versamark
Accessories:  Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon (retired), Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Non-SU Gold Embossing Powder, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

If you haven’t tried this Faux Technique or any of them, give it a go.  They can be very effective and simple to do.

 

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

 

2 Sisters Challenge - #165 Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - #28 Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps Challenge - #66 Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Challenge – Use a Rubber Stamp

Stamp-n-Doodle Challenge – # Embossing

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - #101 Anything Goes

Bearly Mine Challenge – # 107 Ribbon/String/Twine

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge - #136 Use Brown

Paper Take Weekly Challenge – Use 2 of Something (2 Butterflies)

 

Thank you for visiting my little blog and having a look around.  Have a wonderful week.

 

Meighan

Inkspirational Anything Goes

Yes that is right – this week at Inkspirational we are challenging you to create Anything you would like and we would love you to show us.

 

My Mum recently requested I make here a Congratulations card so that is my Anything Goes for this week.

 

I have used the current sketch from Try Stamping on Tuesday and the colours I have used are inspired from the DP Eastern Elegance.  Plus I have used more butterflies and bling – I am making up for lost time, they hadn’t been used for a while :)

 

Here is my card:

 

 

 

I hope that Mum is happy with the end result.  I will find out over the weekend.

 

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

 

Try Stampin on Tuesday Challenge - #139 Sketch and Optional Twist

Brown Sugar Challenge - #63 Anything Goes

Stampin for the Weekend Challenge – Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - #65 Butterflies

Divas by Design Challenge – 3 or More Layers

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge – Anything Goes

 

Thank you for visiting my little creative corner and maybe I will see you over at Inkspirational too!

 

Enjoy your weekend…Meg

New Colour Single Markers Reminder

Don’t forget that if you wanted to purchase the new colour markers individually you can do so until the end of October.

 

 

 

From 1 November you will only be able to purchase a selection of markers individually and these markers are listed in the Annual Catalogue.

 

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

 

Meighan

Need one more Christmas Stamp to finish your Christmas card this year?

 

Stampin’ Up!® now has a selection of individual never-before-seen Christmas Stamps.

There are 8 different stamps to choose from and 6 of the 8 stamps coordinate with Framelit dies or punches.

 

These stamps are not packaged in typical cases, they are packaged in cello bags but if you want case for your stamp you can by the Clear-Mount Stamp Cases in packs of 4 (Item number 119105)

 

These stamps are available in Clear Mount only and the block size can also be found on the flyer.

 

There is no limit to how may of these stamps you can purchase and they are available until 31 January 2014 or while stocks last.

 
 

 

 

You can  Email me to place your order, or click HERE to Shop Now

 

Meighan

Best of 25 Years Stamps

 

The "Best of" stamp for October is - the Best of Birthdays:

 

Here are the details about this Monthly Promotion:

All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $25.95.

• While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until April 2014, while stocks last
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.
• The stamp images may be sized differently from the original stamp sets.

 

If you missed to other “Best of” stamp sets you can see them HERE

 

 Meighan

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

Join SU $25

Have you been thinking of joining Stampin' Up?

 

As part of the 25th Anniversary Celebrations, you can join Stampin’ Up!® for $25.

 

Yes, you read that correctly! This is a never-before-seen, never-to-be-repeated offer and this offer will run for 2 weeks only.

Offer: New recruits can join Stampin’ Up! for just $25!
Dates: 7-21 October 2013
Details:

• This offer is only good for two weeks, (7th – 21st October) so don't miss out!
• During this offer, only the special $25 starter kit will be available; the regular $169 starter kit will not be available. The $25 Starter Kit includes
  • $26.95 worth of Stampin’ Up! product (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95)
  • Business pack which includes
    • A box of annual catalogues
    • A package of the current seasonal catalogue
    • Getting Started DVD
    • Starter Kit Business forms
    • Customer postcards

 

This is perfect for anyone who already has lots of Stampin’ Up! products, or if you were a Demonstrator in the past and would like to rejoin.
To join, all you have to do is click on "Join Now" in the sidebar on the right.

 

Meighan

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

Want Extra Freebies?

You can earn extra Freebies during October

 

 

With any qualifying order of $400 or more, you get to choose $85 in freebies. The order can be a group order or an individual order, as long as the total is $400.

You can choose your freebies from the Hostess section or the regular part of any current Catalogue.

This offer is available only until October 31, 2013

 

 

Meighan

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

Easy as 1-2-3

Over at Crafty Creations this week we have a 1-2-3 challenge for you.

 

1 Ribbon

2 Embellishments

3 Papers

 

So my card has:

 

1 x Ribbon Bow that I found in my ribbon stash

2 x Embellishments – an obvious choice for me, butterflies and bling!

3 x Papers – I found some retired DSP in my stash that I thought would go well together

 

Here is my card:

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Oh Hello
Card: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Bashful Blue
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Chocolate Chip Ribbon (retired), SU Retired DSP, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

The layout for my card was inspired by the current sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge and the sentiment was the last touch which to me seemed to fit perfectly.

 

Here is the sketch:

 

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

 

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge - #194 Sketch

Craft-Dee Bowz Monthly Challenge – Anything Goes with a Bow

Crafty Bloggers Network Monthly Challenge - #7 Things with Wings

Avenue 613 Challenge - #40 Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - #27 Anything Goes

 

 

Thank you for visiting and I hope the rest of your week is just perfect.  See you next time…..Meg

Christmas Stars & Stripes

The new challenge at Holly Jolly this week is to add some Stars and Stripes to your Christmas creations.  Plus our challenge is sponsored by Bugaboo, so you could win a prize too as well as add anther card to your  Christmas stash.

 

I have used some retired SU striped paper and the star is from the Bugaboo image I have used.  I added some sparkle to the image with the Silver Dazzling Details.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: More Merry Messages, Bugaboo Raggedy Angel – Big Star
Card: Riding Hood Red, Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Accessories:  Marina Mist Ribbon (retired), DSP (retired), Modern Label Punch, Scallop Edge Punch (retired), Owl Builder Punch, Copic Markers, Silver Dazzling Details, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

 

Love this cute image and another card for the stash, so I am happy.

 

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

 

One Stitch at a Time Challenge - #184 Use a Digi

The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge - #54 Things with Wings

Catch the Bug Monthly Challenge – Anything Goes

Totally Gorjuss Challenge - #204 Anything with Stars

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #201 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge - #5 Anything Goes with Optional Ribbon

Patties Creations Challenge - #77 Use Ribbon

Crafty Ribbons Challenge – # 64 Anything Goes with Ribbon

Milk Coffee Challenge – Paper Piecing & DT Call

 

 

Thank you for visiting once more and have a wonderful day…..Meg

Give Thanks

Hi everyone, our new theme for this weeks challenge over at Come and Get It is to give Thanks.  Maybe for Thanksgiving or just because you need to say thank you to someone.  The choice is yours.

 

I have created a bright and CAS design Thank You card and I have used some of the Washi Tape too.

 

There is my card

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Secret Garden, Bloom with Kindness
Card: Daffodil Delight, Primrose Petals, Whisper White
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Primrose Petals
Accessories:  Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape, Secret Garden Framelits, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

 

I love this quick design and I love how easy it is to add a pop of colour with the Washi Tape – I think I need more !

 

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

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge - #15 Dies and/or Punches

Chocolate Coffee Cards Challenge – #49 Flowers

Kitty Bee Design Challenge – #9 Flowers

Quick Quotes Monthly Challenge – #32 Stamp and Ink

4 Krafty Girlz Challenge - #3 Anything Goes

Happy Campers Monthly Challenge – #22 Show us Flowers

Top Tip Tuesday Challenge - #111 Flowers & DT Call

Cards Galore Monthly Challenge – Flowers & DT Call

 

Have a wonderful week and thanks for visiting….Meg