Framelits & Bordering on Romance

Hi there

I've had a great birthday weekend - thanks to those that have sent messages :).  One of the gifts I got was Bordering on Romance so last night I was able to put ink to stamp and this is what I came up with.

To get the shape for the bottom I covered half of the second to biggest framelit with the cutting plate then ran it through the Big Shot.  I used makers to colour it in.

 

 

Then this afternoon I did another card but this time I used Watercolour Crayons.

I'd love to know which one you prefer - markers or watercolour.

Supplies:

Stamps - Bordering on Romance, Word Play

Card Stock - Riding Hood Red, Confetti White

DSP - Twitterpated

Markers/Crayons - Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Regal Rose, Wild Wasabi, Basic Grey

Other - Frameltis, VersaMark, White Embossing Powder, Rhinestones

Have a great week.  For those going to Convention - have a wonderful time.

Paula

Happy Birthday to Phil & Me

Hi there

Well today is my husbands birthday and my birthday!  I so love sharing the day with him.  Last night I had to banish him from the office so that I could make his card.  I really struggled to decide what sort of card to make for him.  In the end I've gone with a fun one.

I thought this sentiment and stamp worked well together.  We always laugh that Phil had to wait for me to grow up as he's twelve years older than me.


Here's the inside of the card:

Supplies:

Stamps - Button Buddies, Bring on the Cake, Word Play

Card Stock - Confetti White

DSP - Well Worn

Ink - Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso

Watercolour Crayons - Cajun Craze, Soft Suede

Other - Regal and Neutral Buttons, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Decorative Label Punch

Have a great weekend

Paula

Accordian Flower Card

Hi there

Here is a card I made the other night to go with these gifts for another colleague at work.  I have seen heaps of cards using this accordian style flower and thought it was about time I tried one myself.  I followed instructions from Heather Summers blog.

It was really easy to make using the Simply Scored scoring tool.  I cased my card but now can't find the link to give credit - if you know who it is please let me know.

Supplies:

Stamp set - On you Birthday, Triple Treat Flower

Card Stock - Pear Pizzaz, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Very Vanilla

Ink - Soft Suede

DSP - Spice Cake

Other - Pool Party Ribbon, Everyday Enchantment Brad, 5-Petal Flower, Large Oval, Scallop Oval, Scallop Border Punches, Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Well it's a big day tomorrow in our house.  Both Phil & I have our birthday.  So this evening he has been banished from the office so that I could make him his card!  Check back tomorrow to view it.

Have a great weekend - I will be :)

Paula

May Birthdays

Hi there

Wow I can't believe it's so long since I posted.  I have still been creating but just haven't got round to posting my creations.

May is a very busy month for me birthday wise - here are some of the cards/gifts I've made for some of my work colleagues.

The recipient of this gift is gluten intolerant so I filled her bag with gluten free goodies.

Supplies:

Stamp - On Your Birthday

Card Stock - Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade

DSP - Everyday Enchantment DSP (retired)

Other - Postage, Word Window, Modern Label and Round Tab Punch, Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade Taffeta Ribbon (retired)

This next gift card is a variation of one I saw on Anna's blog.

 I've made my base out of card stock rather than square envelopes.

 

I had a scallop envelope already cut out that had been sitting on my desk which I wanted to use so adapted the width for it to fit.  I've inserted a hand made voucher inside the envelope - lunch at a cafe :)

This is such a cute project.  I now want to trial it using an extended scallop envelope so that it will fit a credit card size gift voucher.

Supplies:
Stamp - On Your Birthday
Card Stock - Confetti White, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party
Ink - Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade
DSP - Everyday Enchantment (retired)
Other - Scallop Envelope Die, Scallop Circle Die, Blossom Party Die, Scallop Circle Punch, Everyday Enchantment Brads (retired), Pool Party Ribbon, Lucky Limeade Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals

Sorry for the length of this post - will try and get back tomorrow with another gift.

Have a great day
Paula

Mothers Day

Hi there

What another fabulous day we've had here in Auckland - I am loving the sun.

Sorry - this is a long post as it combines all Mothers Day cards.  This week at Crafters Anonymous we made the most amazing handbag which I'm giving to my MIL.  Today I made a card to go with it.

It was so cool to make - can't wait to trial some more now that I know what I'm doing :)

I don't own Concord Crush ink but as lucky enough to borrow it from Julia and while I had it I stamped some images from Triple Treat and Punch Posy (see below card) to have on  hand.  So that it's not too overpowering I've alternated the colours between the three flowers.  The middle one has dimensionals for all layers whereas the other tow only have it for the top layer.

Supplies:

Handbag

Card Stock - Concord Crush

DSP - Cheerful Treat

Other - Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestones, Elegant Eggplant Brad, Vintage Wallpaper EF

Card

Stamp - Triple Treat Flower

Card Stock - Concord Crush, Whisper White

DSP - Cheerful Treat

Ink - Concord Crush, Melon Mambo, Old Olive

Here is the card I made for my Mum

Even though Mum isn't really a 'pink' girl I wanted to use this paper as I love the brightness of it.  I'm sure she will love it.  It uses the new Edgelits products - dies and embossing folders.  For the centre of the flower I used the eyes from the Owl punch.  I must put the Itty Bitty Punches on my wishlist.

Supplies:

Stamp Set - Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card Stock - Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Ink - Melon Mambo

DSP - Beyond the Garden (retired)

Other - Little Leaves, Adorning Accents Die & EF, Framelits, Boho Punch, Owl Punch, Trio Flower Punch (retired), Pearls

The last card is one that I made for Dad to give to Mum :)

Here I have 'fussy cut' the scallop edge which is actually part of the DSP.  It's hard to see in the photo but I have added glitter to the centre of the flowers.

Stamp Set - Posy Punch (Hostess)

Card Stock - Concord Crush, Whisper White

DSP - Cheerful Treat (Hostess)

Ink - Concord Crush

Other - Glitter

Well I hope all the Mums have a fabulous day tomorrow.  I like the English term 'Mothering Sunday' as this is the day for all women to be honoured whether we have children or not.  So to those of us without children - have a great day and remember we are special too :)

Paula

Try Stampin on Tuesday #64

Hi there

Just a quick post before I head off to work.  Here is this weeks sketch:



I've kept mine a normal sized card rather than a square.

I am loving the Well Worn DSP - why did I leave it so long before I bought it!

Supplies:

Stamp - Loads of Love, Loads of Accessories

Card Stock - Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Watercolour Paper

DSP - Well Worn

Other - Watercolour Crayons, 1" & 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Hemp Twine

It's a bit cooler today but I still refuse to head to the winter clothes just yet.

Have a great day.

Paula

Sympathy Cards

Hi there

Over the weekend I had to make two sympathy cards for people at work - they are not the easiest of cards to create but I was pleased with both of them.  I needed one feminine & one masculine one.

For this one I used markers straight onto the stamp

and for this one I inked the image then used my watercolour crayons to add the colour.  I love how the colouring turned out.

Supplies:

Stamp - Thoughts & Prayers

Card Stock - Soft Suede, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla

DSP - Spice Cake

Other - Soft Suede & Regal Rose Markers, Regal Rose Taffeta Ribbon

Stamp - Lovely as a Tree, Thoughts & Prayers

Card Stock - Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Pear Pizzaz, Very Vanilla

DSP - Spice Cake

Other - Chocolate Chip Ink, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Certainly Celery Watercolour Crayons

Well I'm off to work now - have a great week.

Paula