Sunday, August 26, 2018

Blended Seasons

I have done some watercolouring on this card using the limited edition Blended Seasons set.  I love this set so pretty!


Here is what I have used:
Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo
Stamps: Blended Seasons
Ink: Memento Black
Tools: Watercolour Pencils, Aqua Painter
Embellishments: Glitter Enamel Dots

Don't forget the watercolour pencils are now available in fab new colours as well!  So much fun colouring to relax.

Until next time,

Bec

Friday, June 29, 2018

Gift Bags For Someone Special

I recently jazzed up these gift bags for some special people in my life and sent some lovely homemade bath crystals in them. 


I bought these little bags and wanted to jazz them up a bit so made a band to go around them and a little tag to go with it. 

Here is what I used:

Cardstock/Paper: Old Olive, Whisper White
Stamps: Make a Difference
Ink: Lemon Lime Twist, Memento Black
Tools: Tag Punch (retired), Watercolour Pencils and Aqua Painter
Embellishments: 1/4" Copper Trim

The sentiment says "Made with Love" if you can't make it out.  I love this set for sending all kinds of handmade goodies!

Thanks for popping by,

Bec


Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Colour INKspirations #35

Wow it sure is cold at the moment and this current challenge suits the mood!  The challenge over at Colour INKpirations was to use the new neutral colour palette - choose any 3 colours and add basics.


I don't have all the new colours yet (way to many things I want to buy!), but I used Night of Navy, Basic Gray and Smoky Slate (Whisper White was my basic).  I needed to stock up on some sympathy cards so here is what I came up with.


I can't believe I hadn't inked up this set yet!  Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy
Stamps: Beautiful You
Ink: Basic Gray, Night of Navy, Smoky Slate
Tools: Aqua Painter
Embellishments: Silver Sequins (retired)

Really quite basic - coloured the lady with the aqua painters and inks.  The top two layers are on dimensionals as well.  

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Monday, June 18, 2018

Just Add Ink #413

Back with another challenge card today.  I have joined in over at Just Add Ink for challenge #413 which was a colour challenge.


I have taken my inspiration from a card I saw on Pinterest by Trish at Spring Blossom Journey Thanks for the inspo!  Here is my card:


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Basic Black, Lemon, Lime Twist
Stamps: Love What You Do, Picture Perfect Birthday, Birthday Backgrounds
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Memento Black, Basic Grey, Lemon Lime Twist, Pacific Point
Tools: Big Shot, Seaside Embossing Folder, Dots Embossing Folder (not SU), Star Punches (retired)
Embellishments: Twine

Now you will see there is no mention of Granny Apple Green and that is because I haven't ordered mine yet!  There are so many new things I NEED that this hasn't made the shopping cart yet.... but it will be in my next order as I love all things green!

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Saturday, June 16, 2018

CASEing the Catty #182

I've finally got back into the craft room after my surgery and a few relapses.  It feels good to be creating again!  I'm loving the new annual catalogue so much goodness! I've played along at Caseing the Catty today.  I've cased the card from page 24 of the new catalogue.


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Garden Green, Pear Pizzaz, Vellum
Stamps: Cake Soiree
Ink: Blushing Bride, Berry Burst, Garden Green
Tools:  Sweet Cake Framelits, Ruffled Embossing Folder
Embellishments: 3/8" Metallic Edge Ribbon Berry Burst

Thanks for popping by, 

Bec

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Happy Valentines Day Love Birds!

Its that time of the year that is all about the hearts and flowers!  I hope wherever you are you are being pampered by your Valentine.


This card really didn't turn out how I envisaged - but then do they ever! 

Here is what I used:

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Stamps: Bird Banter, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Ink: Memento Black, Cherry Cobbler, Stampin' Blends
Embellishments: Old Olive 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon, Glitter Enamel Dots

Well I'll let you all get back to the romance!  Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Painted with Love

Absolutely loving the Painted with Love DSP.  It is just so gorgeous and you need to see it in real life to appreciate how gorgeous it really is!  Inspired by a card by Kim Oliver which you can check out here.

Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White, Vellum, Painted with Love DSP
Stamps: Layering Love, Weather Together, Petal Palette
Ink: Memento Black, Calypso Coral, Stampin' Blends
Tools: Big Shot, Circle dies, Petals & More Thinlits
Embellishments: Touches of Nature Elements, Gold 1/8"Ribbon, Gold Metallic Thread

Thanks for popping by - see you tomorrow for hearts and flowers day!

Bec

Monday, February 12, 2018

Trying to Find my Mojo!

I've had a rough couple of weeks and haven't been able to create at all so I have been trying to get back into the swing of things slowly. 


I have cased this card from Lisa Pretto's card here that I saw on Pinterest.

Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White C/S, Gold Glimmer Paper, Painted with Love DSP
Stamps: Sunshine Sayings
Ink: Melon Mambo
Tools: Big Shot, Sunshine Wishes Thinlits, Mini Stapler
Embellishments: Powder Pink Shimmer Ribbon

Hopefully this will kick start me back into creating!  I need to catch up #25of365.

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Don't Miss This

If you are in Melbourne this Saturday don't miss our huge Garage Sale event.  All the details below and feel free to contact me for more information.


Thursday, January 25, 2018

School Is Back!

That sound you hear is me giving a huge sigh of relief that school goes back next week.  I love them but man do they drive me crazy!  This is a cute little gift card I created for someone special who is attending their first day of school next week.


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Tutti-Frutti DSP
Stamps: Bike Ride, Thoughtful Banners
Ink: Memento Black, Real Red, Stampin, Blends, Stampin Write Markers
Tools: Big Shot, Build A Bike Framelits, Circle Punches
Embellishments: Lemon Lime Twist Mini Stripped Ribbon

This is a teeny tiny 3 x 3" size just perfect to send along with a little gift.  

Thanks for popping by for #day24of365

Bec

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Colour INKspiration Challenge

I've played along with #C126 at Colour Inkspiration Challenge today.  Here is the inspiration and colour board.

 My favourite colour is green so love these colours!  Of course it screams an ocean theme so I went with the Mermaid from Magical Day.


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper:  Tranquil Tide, Whisper White, Shimmery White, Myths & Magic Specialty DSP, Silver Foil
Stamps:  Seaside Shore, Magical Day, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Ink: Tranquil Tide, Emerald Envy, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Sahara Sand, Stampin' Blends
Tools: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Magical Mates Framelits, Seaside Embossing Folder
Embellishments: Twine

Believe it or not I got all the colours in there with the Emerald Envy hiding as one of the seaweed pieces!  

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Lets Have A Sweet Soiree!

Two posts in one day - told you I was catching up!  Playing along with CASEing the Catty Sunday Challenge CTC162 which was to case a project from pages 10-14 of the Occasions catalogue.  I chose the card on page 12 top right corner to case.


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Delightful Daisy DSP
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Ink: Calypso Coral
Tools:  Leaf Punch
Embellishments: Sweet Soiree Embellishment Kit, Glitter Enamel Dots, Hearts & Stars Elements, Twine

This embellishment kit is amazing and you can pair it with the Sale-A-Bration Memories & More Sweet Soiree cards to make an awesome set.

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

In the Jungle

Playing catch up after a monster migraine and my birthday rolled into one the last couple of days!  This humid weather gets me every time.  I have played along with this weeks challenge at Just Add Ink today and the theme is Just Add Something New.  I have used Bird Banter one of the new Occasions sets and believe it or not I finally cracked that packet of Wood Textures DSP that I bought but haven't used yet.


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Very Vanilla, Wood Textures DSP, Petal Garden DSP
Stamps: Bird Banter
Ink: Memento Black, Stampin' Blends
Tools: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Heart Punch (retired)
Embellishments:  Glitter Enamel Dots, Vanilla Twine (from my stash)

All products used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise indicated

Thanks for joining me for #day21of365 I've got 2 more days to catch up!

Bec

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Its a Sweet Soiree

Day 20 of 365 and I am playing with some new Sale-A-Bration goodies today.  Love the new Sweet Soiree set in the Occasions catalogue and you can get the matching Memories and More cards for FREE with a qualifying order.


Here is what I used:

Cardstock/Paper: Powder Pink, Sweet Soiree Memories and More Pack
Stamps: Perennial Birthday
Ink: Basic Grey
Embellishments: Sweet Soiree Embellishment Kit, Whisper White 1/4"Organza Ribbon, Mini Silver Sequins

Love how you can use these Memories and More Cards for more than just Memory Planning.  

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Friday, January 19, 2018

Still Hot!

A really quick, simple card from me today as the craft room is still hotter than hades with temps hitting 42 here today.


I still had some bits left over from the coloured DSP from previous cards so with an embossed sentiment a bit of bling and matting hey presto a card. 

Here is what I used:

Cardstock/Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Petal Passion DSP
Stamps: Perennial Birthday
Ink: Versamark, Stampin' Blends
Tools: White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun
Embellishments: Tutti Fruit Sequins

Not to much to write home about but with the heat and 4 kids in the house today its as good as it gets!

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Temps are Soaring!

Way, way too hot for my mojo today and definitely way to the hot for the craft room (no AC in there) so figured I could do some more cards from the Perennial Birthday Project Kit in the comfort of the lounge room!


Here is what I used:

Kit: Perennial Birthday Project Kit
Stamps: Perennial Birthday
Ink:  Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Dapper Denim

With everything you need in the kit with the addition of the stamps, ink, acrylic block and some adhesive I was set and didn't have to sit in the sauna with loads of supplies!

Thanks for popping by,

Stay cool!
Bec

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

An Epic Celebration

Day 17 of 365 and I am back on the teenager card making train.  I struggle for teenage boy cards but this set is awesome!


I've also been playing with the new to Stampin' Up! Brusho powders.  They make for fabulous backgrounds and you always get a new look.  So much fun.

Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Shimmery White
Stamps: Epic Celebrations, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Ink: Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie
Tools: Brusho Crystal Color, Water Spritzer, Big Shot, Simple Stripes Embossing Folder, Stitched Circles Die
Embellishments: Tutti-Frutti Adhesive Backed Sequins, Hearts & Stars Elements

Nothing better than getting a little bit messy when making a creation!

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Flowers For You

I am still in love with the Petal Passion DSP and I think this is my favourite card yet!  Day 16 of 365.


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Basic Black C/S, Calypso Coral C/S, Petal Passion DSP, Gold Foil Sheet
Stamps: Amazing You 
Ink: Versamark, Stampin Blends
Tools: Big Shot, Celebrate You Thinlits Dies, Heat Gun, White Embossing Powder

This card is super easy but packs a punch with all that vibrant colour and I love the gold amazing I think that is my favourite thinlit right now!  Did you know that you can earn both the stamp set and thinlit dies for FREE with a qualifying Sale-A-Bration order!  Contact me now to find out how.

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Monday, January 15, 2018

Casting a Spell

Hi and welcome to day 15 of 365.  I'm back again using the Myths & Magic suite. 


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White C/S, Night of Navy C/S, Myths & Magic Specialty DSP
Stamps: Magical Day
Ink: Memento Black Ink, Fresh Fig, Night of Navy, Coloured with Stampin' Blends
Tools: Big Shot, Magical Mates Framelits Dies, Brick Wall Embossing Folder
Embellishments: Glitter Enamel Dots

We are a big fan of Wizard's in this house with my hubby being a Lord of the Rings buff so I know this set will be getting a work out!

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Sunday, January 14, 2018

Its a Great Day for a Picnic!

Day 14 of 365 and the sun is back out!  A great day to head to have a picnic.  We hit the markets this morning for a wander and then I got some crafty time.  I have played along with this weeks CASEing the Catty Sunday Challenge #CTC160.


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper:  Real Red C/S, Whisper White C/S, Daffodil Delight C/S, Garden Green C/S, Tutti-Frutti DSP
Stamps: Picnic with You
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight
Tools: Big Shot with Picnic Basket Builder Framelits Dies
Embellishments: Red Sequins from my stash

The framelits that match this set cut out everything!  You can make the most amazing things with this set. 

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Saturday, January 13, 2018

Such a Beautiful Day

It really wasn't a beautiful day here in Melbourne lol with thunder, lightning and an awful lot of rain.  I even had to get my slippers out!  I enjoyed playing with some bright Summer colours instead and joined in with #C125 over at Colour INKspiration.


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Night of Navy C/S, Lemon Lime Twist C/S, Whisper White C/S, Shimmery White C/S
Stamps: Beautiful Day
Ink: Night of Navy, Versamark
Tools: White Embossing Powder and Heat Gun, Simple Stripes Embossing Folder, Aqua-Painter
Embellishments: Tutti-Frutti Adhesive Backed Sequins, Lemon Lime Twist 3/8" Mini Striped Ribbon, Hearts & Stars Elements

I love the watercoloured look of the flower which I did after embossing it in white.  I love this colour combo!

Thanks for stopping by,

Bec

Friday, January 12, 2018

Time to Relax and Colour!

Day 12 of 365 and I spent some down time having a bit of a colour with my Stampin' Blends.  I find colouring so relaxing and with the kids being on holidays I certainly need all the help I can get!


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Basic Black, C/S, Vellum, Petal Passion DSP
Stamps: Perennial Birthday
Ink: Versamark, Stampin' Blends
Tools:  Heat Gun, White embossing Powder
Embellishments: White Sequins from my stash
(all products Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated)

I adore this DSP pack which is all black and white but as you can see with colouring it in with my Blends it makes it completely different.  So many ways to use it.  Better yet I coloured the whole sheet so expect to see this paper again!

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Gorgeous Little Mermaids

Day 11 of 365 and I'm back with another card from the Myths & Magic Bundle.  The possibilities are endless with this set. 


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Powder Pink C/S, Whisper White C/S, Myths & Magic Specialty DSP, Window Sheets, Shimmer White
Stamps: Magical Day, Seaside Shore
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Elegant Eggplant, Images coloured with Stampin' Blends
Tools: Big Shot, Circle Dies, Magical Mates Framelits
Embellishments: Sequins from my stash

I can see lots more creations with this set coming my way so stay tuned!

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Perennial Birthday Project Kit

Welcome to day 10 of 365.  One of the first things I had to order from the new Occasions catalogue was this awesome Perennial Birthday Project Kit and the coordinating Perennial Birthday stamp set.  So much fun to put together and today's card is one of the designs from that kit.


Here is what I used:

Perennial Birthday Project Kit and
Stamps: Perennial Birthday
Ink: Dapper Denim

The great thing about these kits that if you wanted to do the whole thing in an afternoon or evening it is quite possible.  All you need is some adhesive and ink and away you go.  I'm going to purchase a couple more of these to make the cards for our mothers for Mother's day (they are so not crafty) so they have a ready stash of cards for every occasion.  

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

A Mythical Day!


Day 9 of 365 and enough with the bottles and moving onto something so ultra cute I know this stamp set will get lots of ink!


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Old Olive C/S, Basic Grey C/S, Whisper White C/S, Shimmery White C/S, Petal Garden DSP
Stamps: Magical Day
Ink: Calypso Coral, Basic Grey, Memento Black, Images coloured with Stampin' Blends
Tools: Big Shot, Magical Mates Framelits Dies, Brick Wall Embossing Folder
Embellishments: Numbers from Sweet Soiree Embellishment Kit

This is for a special little man who is turning 4.  I really love this suite and there are so many possibilities!

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Monday, January 8, 2018

Cheers!

Day 8 of 365 and I am still not sick of this set yet!  Sorry as mentioned January is my month of the male birthday lol.  



Here is what I have used: 

Cardstock/Paper: Bermuda Bay C/S, Basic Grey C/S, Whisper White C/S, Bubbles & Fizz DSP (available FREE with Sale-A-Bration order)
Stamps: Bubble Over
Ink: Basic Grey
Tools: Big Shot, Bottles & Bubbles Framelits
Embellishments:  Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes

I just love those epoxy shapes that you can use as drops of condensation on the bottle - super cool!

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Sunday, January 7, 2018

More Bottles of Fun!

Day 7 of 365 and I can't get enough of these bottles!  Today I've used the framelits to cut out the DSP available for FREE with Sale-A-Bration.  



Here is what I used:

Cardstock/Paper:  Bermuda Bay C/S, Whisper White C/S, Bubbles & Fizz DSP (Sale-A-Bration FREE product)
Stamps: Bubble Over 
Ink: Basic Grey
Tools: Big Shot, Bottles & Bubbles Framelits
Embellishments: Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes

The framelits are designed to cut the designs right out of the DSP.  How clever is that!  Super quick for a fun card.

Thanks for popping by.

Bec

Saturday, January 6, 2018

Happy Birthday Oscar!

Day 6 of 365 and today we are celebrating my sons 11th birthday.  He is the biggest Star Wars fan so of course each year has a Star Wars theme.  This year BB8 is his favourite.


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Pumpkin Pie C/S, Basic Black C/S, Whisper White C/S, Basic Grey C/S
Tools: Multiple Circle Punches, Big Shot, Large Numbers Framelits, Hexagon Embossing Folder

Safe to say he loved it and even went so far as to say it was my best effort yet!  Bless!

Hope you are having a great weekend.

Bec

Friday, January 5, 2018

More Bubbly Fun

Hi for day 5 of 365 are you sick of me yet?  I loved a card made by the amazing Sarah Klass and wanted to case it for this one.  


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Basic Black C/S, Whisper White C/S, Bermuda Bay C/S, Bubbles & Fizz DSP (Sale-A-Bration item), Vellum C/S, metal foil 
Stamps: Bubble Over, On Your Birthday (Retired), Watercolor Wash
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Basic Black
Tools: Big Shot, Bottles & Bubbles Framelits
Embellishments: Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes

This is definitely a favourite set for the male cards that I struggle to do.

Hope you are staying cool or warm depending on where you are it seems extreme weather is happening all over the globe!

Bec

Thursday, January 4, 2018

More Panda Love!

Day 4 of 365 and I am back with the pandas!  They are just the cutest and yes you can only get them for FREE with a qualifying order.


Here is what I used:

Cardstock/Paper: Flirty Flamingo C/S, Whisper White C/S, Pick a Pattern DSP
Stamps: Party Pandas (Sale-A-Bration)
Tools: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits
Embellishments: Crushed Curry Mini Chevron Ribbon, Glitter Enamel Dots

Isn't this set just the cutest!

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Epic Free Stuff!

Day 3 of 365 and I'm back playing with some super special new mixed media products and another FREE stamp set!


The background I made with the brand new Brusho colours.  They are amazing crystal ink pigment powders and they are so much fun.  You can watch a quick video using them here.

Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper: Basic Black C/S, Whisper White C/S, Watercolour Paper
Stamps: Epic Celebrations (earn for free with Sale-a-Bration)
Tools: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Brusho - Yellow and Gamboge

Thanks for popping by and be prepared for lots of male cards this month its my lots of boys birthday month!

Bec


Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Party Panda Time!

Day 2/365 and I have broken out these gorgeous little dudes which you can get for FREE starting tomorrow with Sale-a-bration.


Here is what I have used:

Cardstock/Paper:  Crushed Curry C/S, Basic Black C/S, Whisper White C/S, Pick a Pattern DSP
Stamps: Party Pandas (available from 3/1/18), Perennial Birthday (available from 3/1/18)
Ink: Basic Black
Tools: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits
Embellishments: Crushed Curry Mini Chevron Ribbon, Touches of Nature Elements
(all items Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated)

These guys are just the cutest and I think I will be using them a lot!!

Don't forget brand new Occasions Catalogue and Sale-a-bration start tomorrow!  Contact me for more info.  

Thanks for popping by,

Bec

Monday, January 1, 2018

Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2018!  I have decided that this will be the year of craft lol.  I have set a challenge to myself to craft and blog everyday of the year - I know we will see how long I last.  So here is 1/365 using some brand new goodies available from 3rd January with Stampin'Up!


Here is what I used:

Cardstock/Paper: Lemon Lime Twist C/S, Bubbles & Fizz DSP (SAB available 3/1/18), Vellum C/S, Whisper White C/S
Stamps:  Bubble Over (available 3/1/18)
Ink: Bermuda Bay
Tools: Big Shot, Bottle & Bubbles Framelits Dies (available 3/1/18)
Embellishments: Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes (available 3/1/18)

I'd love to know if you are challenging yourself to something crafty in 2018.  Lets all get creative together!

Happy creating,

Bec