Thank You!

Having had a wonderful Christmas and received some beautiful presents, I need to make some "thank you" cards.  I've used retired papers but the flowers are from the Vintage Vogue stamp set which I love.  It is one of the first stamp sets I bought and I use it a lot as it's so versatile

 

I've entered these cards in the Top Tip Tuesday challenge "anything goes".

There are so many birthdays coming up in January that I need to start making cards for so please come back soon and see what I've been doing.

Don't forget the class on 28 January - book your place now!

Sally

Easel Box

I've followed the tutorial on this weeks Top Tip Tuesday Challenge and made an easel box.

This is fun to make but note to self for next time, think about what you are doing before sticking everything together!  When I got to the finishing touches, I thought about using jumbo eyelets and twill tape for the drawer but there isn't room to get the Crop-o-dile in to punch the holes ...  Oh well, next time.

Anyway, I think this makes a lovely card and the drawer could be used for small cards or maybe even a little present.

I've gone back to my favourite stamp set, Vintage Vogue for this and used Cherry Cobbler card stock and Pumpkin Pie DSP.

Sally

Spots and Dots

This weeks challenge on Stamping for the Weekend is spots and dots.  I just had to look at the Brights Designer Stack and all the papers which are just perfect for this challenge.  I also consulted the Colour Coach which came up with an interesting combination of Pacific Point, Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie.  This definitely isn't a combination I would have chosen but I'm pleased with the results.

I've used the Top Note Die to create the basic shape and then added flowers using the Vintage Vogue stamp set.  I've also used the spotted label from the Four Frames Stamp Set and the Decorative Label Punch.  The little flowers were made using the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch pack.  Then a few pearls to add more dots ...

Sally



Vintage Vogue

It's such a beautiful day today that I should be outside in the garden but I just can't resist making a card with the Vintage Vogue stamp set I'm afraid! 

This card is very simple and quick to make.  You can't see it very well from the photograph but the background has been distressed with Peach Parfait and Pear Pizzazz  before being overstamped with Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive inks.

SU! products:
DSP: Brights
Ink: Peach Parfait, Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive
Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue

Whether you're an experienced crafter or new to stamping, please contact me for more information on Stampin' Up! products and forthcoming classes. 

Sally

Vintage Vogue Easel Card

I've gone back to my favourite stamp set, Vintage Vogue I'm afraid.  I just love it and seem to use it in nearly everything I do at the moment.

I've used the Nursery Suite for the background papers and a piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock on the front.  The stamped flowers are from the Vintage Vogue stamp set and I've used Pumpkin Pie ink.  The card is finished off with punched butterflies, buttons and rhinestones.

This is a very easy card to make - contact me if you'd like to attend one of my classes and make cards like this for your friends and family.

SU! supplies:

CS: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
DSP: Nursery Suite
Ink: Pumpkin Pie
Punch: Butterfly
Accessories: ribbon, buttons, rhinestones

Vintage Vogue Bookmark

Last Saturday I attended the Stampin' Up Regional Event in Leeds.  We were asked to take 50 swaps for sharing with other demonstrators and in return we would receive 50 cards/projects to take home.  This is a fantastic idea as it helps give inspiration to SU demonstrators as well as their customers.  The swaps were all so different - you wouldn't believe that we all had the same catalogue of products to use!

Below is the bookmark I made using th Vintage Vogue stamp set.

SU! products :
Card stock: Crumb Cake & Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Pumpkin Pie & Pear Pizzazz
Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Punch Bunch (SAB set), Punch Potpourri
Punches: Butterfly & Corner

If you like the Stampin' Up! products but don't want to host a workshop, why not think about becoming a Virtual Hostess?  That way you get all the benefits without having to do anything other than browse the catalogue (and the mini catalogue which is being launched on 1 April) and start shopping.  If you'd like more information, please email or call me.

Sally

Vintage Vogue and Love Letter Paper

Today's project has been inspired by Amanda Bates at The Craft Spa.  The card is very similar to the beautiful card we made last Saturday at the team meeting but uses different papers and a different stamp - in fact it's totally different!

I was lucky enough to win the Lover Letter papers in the raffle!  The second time I've won the raffle - and I've only been to the team meeting twice so pretty good going.

The stamps are from the Vintage Vogue set - my favourite at the moment - and the button in the centre of the flower was also part of my raffle prize.

The flap on the card opens to reveal a small bag - perfect for a little present or maybe some matching notelets.

SU! Supplies used:

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Real Red
Designer Series Paper: Love Letter
Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue
Designer Buttons

Sally

Birthday Wishes

Today's card is a birthday card which I've submitted to the mojo-monday-175 challenge.  I've gone back to the Vintage Vogue set for the foliage - I just love that set!  I also love the bird from the Punch Potpourri set and the matching punch.  I seem to be using them on nearly every project I do at the moment.

The SU! supplies used are:

Cardstock

Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack (Brights)

Stamp sets: Punch Potpourri (Level 1 Hostess Set),  Vintage Vogue & a Sale-A-Bration Set (So Happy For You)

Ink: Old Olive

Satin Ribbon 5/8" (Whisper White)

Punch: Two step bird punch



Sally

Vintage Vogue



Vintage Vogue

I just love today's card!  I've submitted it for challenges at The Stampman Challenge for a "distressed" card and also Crafty Cardmakers for their "red and die cut" challenge.

I've made it for my friend's birthday - I hope she likes it ...

Stampin' Up! supplies used:

Whisper white card
Vintage Vogue stamp set
Fun & Fast Notes stamp set
Fast Flowers jumbo wheel
1 3/4" scallop punch. 
Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Brights
Ink pads - real red and old olive
Ribbon - from Christmas promotion and no longer available

If you'd like more information about any of the above, or would like to order from the Stampin' Up! catalogue, please call or email me.

Sally

Vintage Vogue

Today's card has been entered for a couple of card challenges - Allsorts Card Challenge Week 85 and Crazy 4 Challenges C4C69

The card is a diamond fold card and again features the Vintage Vogue stamp set from Stampin' Up!

This time I've used Melon Mambo and Old Olive inks.  The folded paper is from the Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack (Brights) and I've used the scallop oval punch (119856) for the sentiment.  The corners have been rounded using a small punch (119871).

For details on any of the products used, or to place an order, please call or email me. 

Sally

Vintage Vogue

I just love the Vintage Vogue set of stamps from Stampin' Up! and have been playing ...

Stampin' Up! products:

Vintage Vogue stamp set 117690 (wooden); 118598 (clear) - set of 8 stamps
Card Stock - Crumb Cake
Background paper - Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack (Brights) - 117155
Ink- Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive

More cards to following using this beautiful stamp set and different colour combinations.

Sally