MOJO170 Going Vintage

Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and got spoilt rotten! I am loving having the hubby home at the moment as it gives me the opportunity to do some craft just for fun. I went to a class at my local scrapbook store last week and had some bits of product left over so thought I would use them for some cards. The sketch over at Mojo Monday this week was a goodie so thought I would give it a go. These papers lend themselves to the vintage look which I must admit is so not me although I absolutely love it just can't seem to get the look I envisage when I start. All well I guess practice makes ..... acceptable?

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Perfect Punchest

Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Hollywood Vogue DP by Webster's Pages (I think)

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Antique Brad, Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embossilit Die, Vintage Wallpaper EF, Ribbon, Pearl

While I was at it I used up some more of the same stuff to make this one. I liked the peacock on the paper so wanted that to feature.

Again not to sure if it works but hey at least I gave it a go. Here is what I used:

Stamps: Echoes of Kindness (retired)

Paper: Pale Plum (retired), same DP. Ink: Clear Versamark

Accessories: Satin Pearl EP, ribbon, flowers, pearls, Martha Stewart Punch, Big Shot, Spellbinders die

Hope you get some crafting time in during the silly season.

Happy stamping and stay safe,

Bec

Archer's Naming Day

Last Sunday we held a naming day for our newest addition, Archer. We just had some close friends and family over to help us welcome him into our lives. This is the card I made for him.

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Nil

Paper: Marina Mist, Whisper White

Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink, Marina Mist

Accessories: Big Shot, CB folder, Chipboard letter, Marina Mist Satin ribbon, Star Brad (retired)

For the letter I sponged it with Whisper White craft ink and then sponged over the top with the Marina Mist. I didn't put any sentiment on the front as nothing seemed quite appropriate. We had a lovely day although I think he was wondering what all the fuss was about!

Happy Stamping,

Bec

December Frenzy Update

Have you ordered your products from the December Frenzy brochure yet? (click here to see that post) If you haven't already done so get in quick as some stuff is selling quickly. These products will only be available until tomorrow at the special price and then will revert back to the usual price.

100069 Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker Reg. $5.75 Special. $4.03
105115 Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker Reg. $5.75 Special. $4.03
105109 Bravo Burgundy Stampin' Write Marker Reg. $5.75 Special. $3.45

If you would like any of these get in quick! I will be ordering at the latest at 8pm tomorrow night.

Bec

When Did Christmas Get Here?

Well I am shocked to realise it is only 2 weeks until Christmas and I am so not ready. As I said earlier my mojo has completely deserted me. Here is something I have made that I was happy with and didn't end up in the bin like everything else!

I'm sure I used a sketch challenge for the card but sorry have no idea which one! Here are close ups of each and what I used.

Materials used:

Stamps: Welcome Christmas, Tiny Tags

Paper: Real Red, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Retired SU DSP

Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede

Accessories: Elegant Lines EF, Big Shot, Rhinestones, Retired SU Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, Red EP, Medium Jewellry Tag Punch, Dimensionals, Merry Details Sizzlit Die, Rhinestone Brad, X-Lg Round Tab Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Sticky Strip

Thanks for stopping by,

Bec

December Frenzy

To celebrate the festive season Stampin' Up! are offering some fantastic specials this month. Save up to 50% on some products. Click here to visit my Stampin' Up! website and check out all the deals.

While you are there check out the new Summer Mini Catalogue. It is packed full of great products and projects.

Sorry this place has been so uninspirational of late - life has got in the way! Hopefully the new year will see me get my mojo back. I am creating but don't really feel up to sharing at the moment. Don't get me wrong am still loving everything and all the exciting new products which you can order through me anytime.

Bec

It's A Coming!

I have all of a sudden started to panic as Christmas is just around the corner. My kids are madly making lists and pouring over the tonnes of junk mail (literally) that is arriving in our letter box each day. As usual I have not made any Christmas cards so need to get my butt into gear. Am seriously lacking inspiration at the moment. I have all of these gorgeous new products to play with but at the end of the day I am so exhausted dealing with a very grump 6 month old and mischevous 3 year old and not to mention the "I fast becoming a moody teenager" 11 year old that I just can't get motivated to do anything. Hopefully that changes fast. Here is a card we made for the new catalogue launch which is using one of my favourite sets.

Here is what I have used:

Stamps: Contempo Christmas

Paper: Garden Green, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Ornament Extra-Large Punch, Silver Brads, Whisper White Ribbon, Dimensionals, Two-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds

When the girls were making this at the launch a very clever bunny decided that stamping the sentiment in Craft White and putting Dazzling Diamonds over the top was much more effective and I have to agree. That is why I love getting together with like minded stampers as great ideas always come out.

Stay tuned for some more christmas cards (hopefully) and don't forget the Christmas promo currently running.

Bec

Dress Up Christmas!

I know scarily enough it is just around the corner! Get yourself organised with this great promo from Stampin' Up! Until 30th November order one of these great bundles and get an exclusive spool of ribbon free! Also if you host a workshop and have $550 in sales then you can also choose a spool free. Here are the bundles:

Gifted Bundle

Gifted Set and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper

124041 (Wood Mount) $66.90

124042 (Clear Mount) $56.90

Welcome Christmas Bundle

Welcome Christmas Set and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper

124045 (Wood Mount) $69.90

124046 (Clear Mount) $59.90

Season of Joy Bundle

Season of Joy Set and So Swirly Stampin' Around Wheel

124043 (Wood Mount Only) $67.90

Delightful Decorations Bundle

Delightful Decorations Set and Ornament Punch

124044 (Wood Mount Only) $72.90

Here are the ribbons you can choose from for free with the purchase of any of these bundles:

Stay tuned as I just got my hands of these and plan on getting into the Christmas spirit and doing some creating. The Christmas Cocoa Specialty DSP is divine with 8 sheets of your usual double sided DSP and then 4 sheets of single sided gorgeous flocked paper mmmm texture.

Contact me today to order your bundles and free ribbon or book a workshop to earn yours free too!

Bec