Timeless Arrangements Thank You Card

I have a clean and simple card to share which uses the 'Timeless Arrangements' dies. As the name suggests it doesn't take too much time to arrange the die-cuts. 

I first created my background with two lots of DSP and went for an angled design to add a bit of interest. I used 3 of the flower die-cuts in different colours and layered them on top of each other and then added my sentiment on top. Lastly, I added some flowers and a bit of bling...card done in no time!

Products used

 

Stamps: Timeless arrangements

Dies: Timeless arrangements

Tools: Itty bitty accents punch pack
Cardstock: Whisper white

DSP: Heart and home & colour theory

Inks: Smoky slate

Sentiment: Timeless arrangements 

Embellishments: White pearls

 

Cheerful Daisies Thank You Card

The cheerful daisies dies are one of my favourite die sets in the current annual catalogue. I have made a heap of cards with these dies and will share them over the coming months.

This card is one of my favourite cards I made. I love all the foliage and the colours I used. We made this cards for one of my stamp club nights last year.

Products used

 

Stamps: Handwritten

Dies: Cheerful daisies, wonderful floral framelits, splendid stems, boho indigo, succulent framelits & stitched rectangles

Tools: Banner punch
Cardstock: Whisper white, basic black, lemon lolly, lemon lime twist, granny apple green & gumball green

Inks: Smoky slate, verso mark & white embossing powder

Sentiment: Banner banter 

Embellishments: Black rhinestones

 

Tree Rings Greeting Card

When I first saw this card from Katie Drew, I loved it so much, that I ended up buying the products to be able to make the card myself.

This was a very time consuming card, as it took ages to colour all the little branches, berries and toadstools with my stampin blends. However, once the colouring was done, it didn't take too long to assemble all the bits and pieces. 

I didn't stray too much from Katie's card, as I felt it was perfect the way it was, but I did make a few slight changes to make it my own. I didn't use as many little branches, and added a side piece of DSP and a strip of cherry cobbler card stock to add a little more interest. I also used a different sentiment and fussy cut around the words.

Products used

 

Dies: Tree Rings

Embossing Folder: Tree Rings

Cardstock: Very vanilla, soft suede & cherry cobbler
DSP: Neutrals
Inks: Cherry cobbler

Stampin blends: Cherry cobbler, pink pirouette, crumb cake, SU300 & granny apple green 

Sentiment: Flowing flowers

Embellishments: Brushed bronze metallic dots

 

Brightest Beauty Card

I was thrilled to see an Australian stamp set in last year's mini catalogue, as most of the stamp sets are very Americanised and are not always suitable. When I saw the Australian wattle, I knew I had to purchase this one. I also loved that it came with dies as well, as I didn't fancy fussy cutting this one out by hand.

I did the traditional wattle colours for my card, but will try some different colours down the track for the flowers. My card is simple enough that it can be used for any occasion.

Products used

 

Stamps: Brightest beauty
Dies: Golden beauty
Cardstock: Whisper white & gold metallic specialty paper
DSP: Tasty treats
Inks: Garden green & daffodil delight 

Sentiment: True beauty 

Embellishments: Brushed metallic gold dots & linen thread

 

Grunge Water Colour Thank You Card

I have been wanting to dabble in proper water colour paints on cards for a while now, but never owned a paint set to do so. My kids recently bought me a large 'Winsor & Newton' set for my birthday, so now I have all the tools I need to give it a go.

I was very eager to test out some of the colours and found the perfect card to case from Iris Huber. This card has such a bright and summery feel to it, and it makes me happy just looking at it. The water colour paints are so much brighter than I thought they would, which I absolutely love and the orange really pops on this white background.

Products used

 

Stamps: Dictionary & gorgeous grunge
Dies: Non SU
Cardstock: Whisper white, & water colour paper
Inks: Basic black, versa mark, white embossing powder & water colour paints (non SU)
Sentiment: Petite pairs

Embellishments: Linen thread & enamel dots

 

Happiness Abounds Card

So my favourite products in the new annual catalogue is definitely the 'Happiness Abounds' stamp set and matching dies, as well as the coordinating DSP. I love how the dies fit perfectly to cut out the beautiful flowers on 4 sheets of the DSP. I really hope Stampin Up continue to make their DSP coordinate perfectly with dies for all future products, as this just give another option to making super quick cards...specially suitable for time-poor people.

I have seen many teacup designs recently using these lovely flowers, so decided to make a few quick cards using this process. I don't have the new teacup bundle, nor am I going to purchase it, as I already have the 'A Nice Cuppa' stamp set with the coordinating dies which I prefer. This card can be used for many occasions.

Products used

 

DSP: hues of happiness
Stamps: a nice cuppa
Scalloped edge: penned flowers dies
Sentiment: a nice cuppa
Embellishments: brights enamel shapes

 

Amazing You Card

I love the bright colours on this card and it has a real summer feel to it. So with summer starting next week here in Australia, this makes the perfect card to start the season with. I cased this card from the Stampin Up website, but have no idea who created the original card, so unfortunately am unable to give credit to that person.

 

 

Thank You Cards & Gift Bags

Well, it's almost been 3 months since I have put up a new post. I have been preoccupied with a new addition to our family...a new fur baby, which has taken up all my spare time. So apologies for not posting sooner, but better late than never right!

My new stampin up club started in May this year, and below are the cards & gift bags I made for each of my club members. The little bags were filled with chocolates and were given with the matching card. I used this year's new in colours for each set.

I cased the cards from Tammy Wilson, however I didn't have the stamp sets and dies she used, so I improvised with different sets.

The little handbags are not stampin up, however SU does have it's own little handbag dies which could be used instead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jar of Love Card

I wanted to showcase another card using the "Jar of Love" stamp set with the coordinating dies. I was inspired by a card that I had seen on pinterest made by Pamela Staples, I loved the fresh summery colours she used and decided that I would case it making a few subtle changes.

I silver embossed my background splotches and the jar on vellum paper, then I cut another jar out of a window sheet and attached it to the vellum jar with some linen thread to hold the two together. This gave my jar a nice glossy look...like a real glass jar.

The jar was stuck down on the two sides, so I could slide the flower stems and leaves into the top of the jar. Lastly, I added a tag and some fireflies to finish off the card.

 

Sprinkles of Life Cards

Below are a couple of simple cards made using the "Sprinkles of Life" stamp set and the "Tree Builder" punch.

Sprinkles of Life Card

Today I am sharing another Sprinkles of Life card, this post is showcasing what you can do with the Tree stamp and a bunch of apples and flowers. For other Sprinkles of Life ideas, please check out my first and second post.

Sprinkles of Life Cards

The new "sprinkles of life" stamp set and the coordinating punch is so versatile and I love that the options are endless when creating your masterpieces with this set. Best of all Stampin Up will donate $3.00 from every stamp set sold to the Ronald McDonald House Charity.....what could possibly be better than that!

I will be showing off plenty more cards made from this set soon.....so please keep checking back.

Casing the Catalogue

I liked the little mini treat bag on page 92 of the Stampin Up annual catalogue so much, that I had to case it. I used the same colours and stamps, but decided to turn it into a card instead, just to make it a little different.

Party Time Event Project

Below is my project I made for the Stampin Up Party Time Event held in Canberra back in February. We could make any project we wanted as long as it was made using current stock.

I used the "Gorgeous Grunge" stamp set for the grungy background, the medium butterfly from the "Butterflies Thinlits" die set and the "Banner Banter" stamp set for the sentiment. I added ten long banners in different colours to my card base, then added the crumb cake layer with the butterfly cut out on top. I also added a white butterfly to the cut out section and fanned the wings upwards to give a 3D effect. Lastly I added the finishing touches of flowers and pearls.

Sheltering Tree Cards

I love the new "Sheltering Tree" stamp set, these are some cards I made and the cherry blossom one is my favourite. The little bird house was made using the retired jewellery tag punch.

Thank You Cards

Below are a couple of thank you cards. I love the simplicity of the first one and it really is very quick and easy to make.

The next card is using the new flower frenzy bigz die.....which might become a favourite of mine.

Mosaic Madness Thank You Card

Another one of my favourite cards cased from the catalogue, you can find this one on page 163. It uses the "Mosaic Madness" stamp set and I wanted to keep the same colour scheme.

Ribbon Owl Card

I don't know about you, but I always have lots of small left over pieces of ribbon from my projects.
So I went on the hunt to find some cards that use scrap pieces or ribbon, although I didn't find many, I did find this beauty. I cased the card from Kirsten Davies and think it's the perfect card for using up those scrap bits of ribbon that you normally throw out.

Thanks a Bunch of Flowers Card

I wanted to make a card that replicated a real bunch of flowers that you get from the florist. I used clear cellophane to wrap around the flowers, leaves and stems and tied it up with a bow. The card was quite fiddly to make, but I am really happy with the end result.

Card in a Box

I am currently working on a tutorial to make the basic card in a box and will be selling it on my blog sometime in July. You will then be able to decorate it however you wish, please see below for some different ideas.