Isn't that prize just so cute ... don't forget there will be another chance to win at the end of the month with our Easter Hop.
I was playing with the punches the other day and thought that creating a pattern using the crop-o-dile and little 3/4" circle punch made for an interesting pattern on the card - which I then layered with a complementary colour to create a different look. I have also used some of the larger circles that I punched out to add interest to the other half of the card too.
I also shortened the card front and added a small strip of Whisper White to the edge and sponged it for added interest.
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Stamp Set | Happy Moments |
Card and Paper | Whisper White, Rose Red and Kiwi Kiss |
Ink | Rose Red |
Embellishments | 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon |
Tools | Crop-o-Dile, 3/4" circle punch |
Good morning, how are you? I've been playing with the Happy Moments set again ... this time inspired by the lovely Co-Founder and CEO of Stampin' Up! who has been stamping onto pattern paper - you can see her cards here - they really are lovely.
I thought that this was such a cool idea and not something I had tried before so I put ink to rubber to paper and I like it.
When I took part in the Sale-A-Bration mini hop I found this lovely card with the birdie in the cage inked in a different colour, created by Amy Waters ... I loved it and just had to give that idea a go too.
Of course once I get started ... I can't stop trying new things so then I created the little 'suspended' sentiment (there has to be a better to describe that but for now my mind is blank!) ... that was so easy too.
I should have taken a photo of the inside to show you how I have finished off the ribbon - I don't like there to be 'loose ends' so I punched the chocolate chip oval piece twice and sandwiched the ribbon between it. So the ribbon is stuck down on the front of the card with snail ... wrapped around the back and snailed again to finish up in between the two oval punched shapes. Now if this makes no sense whatsoever (well it is past my bedtime) - leave me a comment and I'll photograph the back of the card in the daylight :o)
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Stamp Set | Happy Moments |
Card and Paper | Choc Chip, Always Artichoke, Urban Garden DSP |
Ink | Choc Chip |
Embellishments | Brad, Markers, Blender Pen, Choc Chip Tafetta Ribbon |
Tools | Large, Medium and small oval punches, Scallop Edge Punch |
Hope this inspires you to find yourself some creative time and try out some new ideas.
And finally, if you entered into the Blog Candy competition following our first ever Art With Heart Team Blog Hop - the winner will be announced very soon ... so watch your inboxes for an important message from team and good luck!
Oh and thanks to everyone who took part and left so many lovely comments ... if you requested the template for the box this should now be in your inbox too :o)
So who are the Art with Heart team? Lead by Claire Daly, there are over 80 demonstrators across Australia ... if you want to become part of this great team just email me for more details. We have a great team forum, Business Building Club and heaps of support from other like minded demonstrators - I love it ... whilst we are all 'independent' demonstrators being a member of this team means that no-one is on their own ... team support is priceless!
So on with the hop ... you may have just come from Erica Boxall, but if you are starting here, don’t worry … you can make the complete journey just by following the links at the end of each post. There are 11 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the wonderful creations we have to show you!
I have used the I {Heart} Hearts and Real Red ink to create a very striking colour combination with the Whisper White. The box is so easy to make (thanks to Kimmy Mieklejohn for showing me how to make them) - leave a comment and I'll email to you the template and instructions.
I'm going to fill this box with my husband's favourite lollies - he'll love it. You can make these any size you like - I make mine and then flatten it out again ready for stamping. I've stamped extra hearts and cut them out ... and used Dimensionals to attach them to the box. The jumbo eyelets have been set with the crop-o-dile ... so easy and so quiet (if you've ever tried to set an eyelet in the dead of night with a hammer and setting tool, then you'll know what I am talking about!).
For the card I have scored two lines around the edge for extra (and quick) interest, stamped more hearts in Real Red and used the same eyelets and ribbon.
Now I have a confession to make ... I was trying to tie a pretty bow but it just wasn't happening ... so whilst I was getting into a pickle I noticed that the ribbon looked good just twisted - I am really pleased with the result, far less stressful and its looks a little different too. I've covered all of the hearts with Crystal Glaze - love that stuff!
So do you like it? Leave me a comment if you do .... if you leave a comment on each and every blog in the hop and then email me at nikki@inkyart.com.au, your name will be put into the hat to win some beautiful blog candy. There is a deadline of 72 hours to leave your comments (that's 6.00am AEST 3 February) and only non SU demos are eligible to win - although we'd love all visitors to leave some comments please.
Well, that’s all from me. Now you’re off to enjoy the beautiful creations of Sue Madex who is another Melbourne based demonstrator.
Next month's theme is Easter ... looking forward to bring you something egg-sta special on 28 February - (sorry terrible joke)!
For my regular readers, the February newsletter is almost complete and will be emailed next week ... if you aren't on the mailing list and want to be, just complete the box on the right hand side.
Does that make you happy or sad? I'm sad because I've had quite a bit of time off work to spend with my family and it will be Easter before that happens again, and happy that our family life will soon be full of routine and order once again!
For the past few days we've been having fun with our best friends .... Australia Day was spent eating yummy hamburgers and playing backyard cricket and then I was the mother of four lovely children for a two night sleepover - from camping expeditions in the back garden for the younger two, to taking a million photographs in all sorts of poses and positions for the older two ... and plenty of card making for me, we've all had fun (poor Paul has started a summer school course - it's been a shock for him to be back at his desk studying again).
The younger two Tess and Kieran, sat with me to make cards and here they are:
Tess' creations .... my version of 'that' box will be back on Sunday with the template!
More of Tess' creations ... she loves sponging!
And finally Kieran's - now don't tell him that you've seen this because he said I wasn't allowed to post it here ... apparently it is 'gay' ... don't you love the vocabulary of today! I love it - what do you think?
Well I hope you are making the most of your last days of the holidays ... or perhaps you are now enjoying the routine of school again already.
Back again on Sunday 31 January .... something exciting is about to happen ... the Art With Heart Team Blog Hop .... you'll have to come back on Sunday to find out more.
Have a beautiful day.
Oh yes ... finally, Sale-A-Bration is here! And to celebrate I am participating in another ESAD blog hop with free blog candy!
Firstly hands up who wants to see what the free sets look like ... then click here to find out ...
See something you like? Yes I knew you would! So how do you get free sets?
Spend $100 or more on products from any of the current cataogues and you will receive one set for every $100 you spend ... so an order for $200 means you can choose two sets and so on.
Host a workshop with sales in excess of $600 to qualify for a free set - in addition to all of the other Hostess Benefits;
Join as a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration and receive a free stamp set valued up to $79.95 - please take a look the Join Team Inky page to find out more.
Please note that the amounts above are before the shipping and handling fee of $5.95 or 5% of the total order whichever is the greater.
So on with the hop ...
If this is the first time you have visited my little piece of cyberspace, welcome. For those of you new to the art of blog hopping, you might be wondering what this is all about. Well some members of ESAD (Extremely Special Aussie and New Zealand Demonstrators) have got together and we have all posted a NEW Sale-A-Bration idea you this morning. We have linked our posts together so all you need to do is grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy the ride .... it's going to be fun.
So who are ESAD and how can you join? It's for all Australian and New Zealand demonstrators of all levels. Click here to join and receive the help and encouragement you need in your business from both new and experienced demonstrators. I've been a member for a couple of months now and I receive the daily digest of information that keeps me up to date with my business in a jiffy - it's worth joining.
It was hard to choose just one set from the four that are available - but Happy Moments was my pick of the bunch.
I've made two co-ordinating cards .... following the advise of another demonstrator that if you are sitting down to make one card it's quicker to sit and make two whilst you've have everything out that you need - and she's right!
Using a selection of stamp sets from the Summer Mini for the background together with a couple of the large grommets these cards were quick to rustle up.
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SUPPLIES |
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Stamp
Set |
Happy Moments, For Everything, Hello Again |
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Card
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Whisper White, Rose Red and Choc Chip |
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Ink |
Choc Chip and Rose Red |
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Embellishments |
1” double stitch grosgrain ribbon, basic jumbo grommet |
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Tools |
Spiral punch, dauber, markers |
Now did someone mention Blog Candy? We sure did ... if you visit and post a comment on all the blogs linked in the Blog Hop and then email Leonie to let her know you've completed the task, you go into the draw to win some Candy ... crafty candy of course; the sort that is 100% fat free :o) Don't forget you need to comment on all of the 41 blogs in the hop to qualify for a place in the draw.
So leave a comment here and then blog hop along to the very talented Pauline Bennetts.
And don't forget to come back again soon for more projects from the new Sale-A-Bration catalogue and the current Summer Mini.
On 12 January, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope. You can help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this earthquake by purchasing the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set.
In addition to supplying 5000 hygiene kit, from now until 28 February, 2010, Stampin' Up!® will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate it to the Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.
Click on the image to enlarge.
| Product Name | Item # | Price |
| I {Heart} Hearts | 117715 | $42.95 |
Lets all pull together and help the poor people of Haiti.
Yes with February just around the corner, here is the first of many items I've made especially for Valentine's day.
The beautiful I {Heart} Heart stamp set from the Summer Mini is going to get a workout over the next few weeks I think ... such a lovely set. I've stamped the heart twice and cut one of them out and overlaid it with Dimensionals. I've used Crystal Effects to highlight a few of the hearts and lots of dauber sponging on the edges of all the cardstock.
The sentiment is from a new Sale-A-Bration set but you could use any sentiment you like ... transforming this card for any occasion ... birthdays, missing you, etc.
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SUPPLIES |
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Stamp Set | I {Heart} Hearts, Happy Moments |
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Card
and Paper |
Kraft, Whisper White, Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss and Choc Chip |
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Ink |
Choc Chip |
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Embellishments | 1” double stitched grosgrain ribbon, Crystal
Effects |
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Tools |
Heart to Heart and Word Window punches, daubers |
Back on Monday for another ESAD blog hop - yes of course, it's a Sale-A-Bration hop .... see you Monday!
Only five days to go and Sale-A-Bration kicks in .... which means FREE stamps!
Now I need to be honest with you, since my holiday I have been finding it very hard to sit down and stamp - wasn't sure if it was that I have so much to create for upcoming commitments or that I had lost my mojo ... but every night last week I just wasn't motivated at all - I was a little worried!
So on Friday night I made myself sit down and concentrate - I picked a colour scheme and one stamp set and five cards later I'm happy again :o) I'd like to call it the 'Stampin' Up! Effect' - you can't fail to make a great card with so many colour coordinated products ... so once I had started there was no stopping me. I'm one happy bunny again.
Inspired by Sue Madex's card here .... I used the circle punch to create the circles that I then attached as the background to the card. I am so pleased that the Scallop Oval punch is still available from the Spring Mini - it fits perfectly with the silver Hodge Podge Hardware - which is still available in the Inventory Sale - priced at just $43.46.
After stamping the little parcels I have added some colour with a Rose Red marker and then added some Crystal Effects for a bit of shine.
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SUPPLIES |
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Stamp
Set |
Happy Moments |
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Card
and Paper |
Whisper White, Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss and Choc Chip |
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Ink |
Choc Chip |
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Embellishments |
Hodge Podge Hardware, 1” double stitched grosgrain ribbon, Crystal
Effects |
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Tools |
1/2 “ Circle, Scallop Oval, Small Oval and Scallop Edge punches and Crimper |
I think it might be! Another colour combination from the colour selector, Regal Rose, Apricot Appeal, Bashful Blue and Almost Amethyst.
The scallop edge has been created using circle punches - the 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" - I've just matted the DSP (again from the Hostess Level I selection) with some matching cardstock. Finished off with some Bashful Blue 1" double stitched grosgrain ribbon and a rhinestone brad.
I do hope that you have enjoyed the last few cards - just goes to show what you can make with just one stamp set ... I should be back home from sunny Queensland now so I'll be back in a few days with something from the Summer Mini, some holiday snaps, scrapbooking, another ATC swap .... gee I do wish I had taken some of my stamps away with me .... I only just got away with taking the laptop :o)
Stop Press: Don't forget the Catalogue Inventory Clearance! Three stamp sets are now SOLD OUT at the discounted price - 'Jumbo Outline Alphabet', 'Just Riding' and now the Wild West Alphabet. The others are still available, but only for a limited time! Remember that the die-cut sets are still available but at the usual catalogue price.
Until next time ...
