Day 4

These cards were makd by altering my shimmer paper. I started off with Silver Shimmer paper, which I had die cut using my Snowflake Bigz Die. I then added Real Red and Gumball Green ink using a dawber. Lastly, I left it to dry - it least overnight - before I assembeled my card.

 

Cardstock - Whisper White, Gumball Green Shimmer Paper

Stamp Set; Snowflake Soiree

Other: Real Red ink, Snow Flurries emgossing folder

Day 3

Another card using my Evergreen stamp set, but this itme I used the thrid tree just by itself. For the Gumball Green background I embossed the Core'dinations cardstock and sanded away the top layed to reveal the lighter green layer underneath.

 

 

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Gumball Green Core'dinations & a scrap of DSP

Ink: Gumball Green

Other: Embossing folder, sanding block, Rhinestone

 

Blogging

Ok, so here we are again....

Having received 2 comments on the same day about my lack of blog updates I have been inspried to get back online and post again. I had even stopped taking photos of my recent cards so will have to go back and take a few snap shots! 

Here's a picture of a card I DID photograph.... It's a great way to use the Dinoroar Stamp Set if you don't want to colour the dinosaurs.

1. I used Old Olive cardstock and removed the centre of the card using the Framelets die and my Big Shot.
2. I stamped some grass in Old Olive and stamped some dinosaurs on the background using Early Espresso ink. I used acetate to fill in the hole.
3. I also use Ealry Espresso ink to stamp 2 dino's on DSP (Really Rust and More Mustard) then cut them out and attached one them to the front of the card using dimentionals.
4. I stamped the insert with a greeting and used my brayer to add some colour for the grass and sky (not sure you can see that in the photos though). Then I attached the second dino to the insert so he can be seen through the acetate 'window'.
5. Done.

 

 I'm also about to update my class schedule for anyone who would like to come along to classes before Christmas.

Sneak Peek!

Here's a little 'Sneak Peek' at our class projects for this weekend...

There are still places available for the following classes so book in now...

Quick Cards - Sunday 4th September, 10 - 11.30am, $12

Techniques - Sunday 4th September, 12 - 2pm, $15

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Diamond Fold Card

This is a great Fancy Fold Card that we made in a recent class. It springs up and folds out flat. You can decorate the diamond on top in any way you like - I stamped images from 'Party Hearty' and punched them out.

If you would like to book in for a Fancy Folds Class e-mail me - denise@letsgetstamping.com

Another 'Sail Away' card! This is a single stamp and has been great value for me because I've used it so often.

I recently saw another beautiful card using this set that I'm planning to re-create for my next Techniques Class, so keep your eyes open for it as it might appear here in July....

A Crafty Weekend

It's been a busy weekend manning our Stampin' Up! stall at Dunkley's Carft Show, but it was a great weekend and was good to see so many new faces. Hopefully I'll see you again at a class or workshop soon....

This is a project I designed recently for a workshop, and we also made it in a Quick Cards Class. It's a lovely card but also simple to make - using the 'Flower Fancy' Set with Two Step Stamping it's easy to add colour to your stamped images.

Check back regularly for more projects and ideas....

Loads of Eggs

How do you make easter cards without an easter stamp set?

You dig out your Loads Of Love set! This is a card we made at a workshop I held as a fundraiser for a local playcentre. I wanted to use colours that would be fine for both boys and girls so I chose Perfect Plum, Marina Mist and Certainly Celery.

If you would like to know more about hosting a fundraising workshop e-mail me for details

Cute Cards

Here are a couple of cute little easter cards. They are really quick to make and you can use any foil wrapped shape as long as it has a flat back - I used santas last christmas.

Give it a try yourself...

Clean & Simple

For this clean, simple card I used my 'Sail Away' stamp again with Marina Mist on Whisper White cardstock.

It's difficult to see in the photo, but the image is framed top and botton with score lines. The taffeta ribbon and greeting from 'Stem Shillouettes' finishes it off.

Cheep!

With all the Easter goodies in the shops you can't help but notice that Easter in on the way. I don't have an Easter stamp set so I decided to use my punches to create this cute little chick. I've used him on a card and also on a little treat box (see below).

I've also used my new 'Framed Tulips' Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, which has just been released in the new mini catalogue. The effect can be quite subtle, but it really pops up when you sponge ink as I have done for the grass.

The Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue OUT NOW!

Ohh, this is what I've been waiting for... some gorgeous new products to play with!

Click on the Mini Catalogue link on the right to view the catalogue online, or e-mail me to request your copy.

Here's a card I made using one of the single stamps - Sail Away ($17.95). It is great for cards for any occasion, especially for the men in your life. The image looks great as it is, but it's also great for water colouring.

I've already made three cards using this stamp, one of which I will be teaching at my Quick Cards class on Sunday 3rd April (though not the one pictured here - that one will be a surprise!).

To book into a Quick Cards class e-mil me - denise@letsgetstamping.com 

5 days to go...

Just five more days left to claim your FREE Sale-A-Bration set!

Spend $120 before the 31st of March and choose one of four great sets (click on the 'sale-a-bration' link on the right for more details)  

I used 'So Happy For You' to add the sentiments to this card. It fits inside the HodgePodge Hardware perfectly (with a bit of trickery!) I love 'So Happy For You' as the font size is just right - not too big, not too small - and the font style is great for any occasion. 

For this card I embossed velum and adhered it to coloured cardstgock - I think this gives the flowers a lovely translucent finish and the Hodgepodge Hardware adds a little finishing touch.

To learn how to make cards like this, register for one on my quick cards classes.

Colour Confidence

This is a colour combination I would normally never have been brave enough to choose - Riding Hood Red, Pumpkin Pie and Basic Grey - but it actually works!

Here's my secret.... I finally brought the Stampin' Up! Colour Coach and it's GREAT! It's been on my wishlist for ages and now I have it I don't know why I waited so long!

It's a bit like the colour charts you get from Dulux & Resene. There's a full size card for every colour (including In Colours) that you can use to compare colours, which is great. However, even better than that, on the back of each card there are 2 sets of colour suggestions. There are also some handy tips at the beginning of the pack to help you along the way.

I've used several on these suggestions now and they look great - a really good way to step out of your comfort zone with the knowledge that your card will still look great!

Join a Techniques Class

Below is a card I made recently using a technique from my latest Techniques Class.It's a quick 'direct to paper' technique that you can have some fun playing with and create some great effects for backgrounds.

There are currently spaces available in my Techniques Class. I teach 3 techniques, with instructions and a sample to keep. We then make a card using 2-3 of the techniques you have learned so you can see the ideas 'in action'

My next Techniques class is the 3rd April, noon-2pm, $15.

To book in e-mail denise@letsgetstamping.com

Sale-A-Bration Ends 31st March

Sale-A-Bration is almost over, this month is your last chance to qualify for exclusive FREE stamp sets. 

We made this card in a recent class using 'Punch Bunch' from the Sale-A-Bration brochure - each stamp in the set co-ordinates with a Stampin' Up! punch.

For this card I used the scallop square stamp and punch. I actually cased the idea from Shelli's blog. It's a really versatile design as it's great for male or female cards - just change the colours to suit.

The central strip has been crimped to add some texture and we used the 'Rock & Roll' technique to add both shades of blue around the edges of the scallop square.

Here's another version of the card I made using different colours. This one is destined for my cousin who is turning 18, so I added the numbers using my Big Shot and Simple Numbers Die.



Here's yet another brayered card. This time I embossed the daisies from Upsy Daisy using Concord Crush ink and clear embossing powder. I then brayered opposit corners with green and blue. I layered the image onto Concord Crush, Whisper White and Pear Pizzazz cardstock.

Why not gove it a try? Want to learn how to use a bryer? Book a workshop!

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Choo Choo!

We made this card quite a while ago in a Quick Cards Class, but have only just got around to blogging it.

This was a really quick but cute card. I've used my 'Choo Choo' set and 'Right On Track' Wheel. I've used these on several cards but also have a great 12x12 layout in my head, so look out for it!

Digger Crazy

This is a brithday card I made for a little boy who is digger crazy. As I didn't have an appropriate stamp set I printed the image onto Whisper White cardstock from my computer.

I also used my new Simple Numbers Die with my Big Shot and the 'Rough Type' Alphabet from the current Mini Catalogue.

Colours are Real Red, Basic Gray and Whisper White.

Here's another example of brayering. This is a card we made in one of my Techniques classes recently.

I used 'Lovely as a Tree', which has turned out to be such a flexible set.

I layeder the main image onto Concord Crush cardstock and then onto Whisper White, which I embellished using my Scallop Trim Edge and Scallop Trim Corner Punch.

E-mail me today to register for a techniques class to learn more techniques like this.