Helping Hudson Week One Challenges

Well I am just scraping in for the week one challenges over on the Helping Hudson blog. You will have to excuse me but my mojo is severely lacking this week - life is getting in the way! First up is a sketch challenge.

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Cute & Curly

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Bella Rose DSP

Ink: Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Curly Label Punch, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch

Next up was a colour challenge to use Rose Red, Pretty in Pink and Not Quite Navy. I actually did two cards for this one because I really didn't like the first effort but not that impressed by the second one either! Here is the first one:

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly

Paper: Rose Red, Pretty In Pink, Not Quite Navy

Ink: Rose Red

Accessories: Butterfly Punch, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Pearls from Pretties Kit, Big Shot and Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Here is number two:

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Very Vintage (Wheel)

Paper: Pretty In Pink, Rose Red

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Pretty In Pink, Rose Red

Accessories: Paper Doilie, Pearls from Pretties Kit, Dimensionals

Last but not least was the technique challenge which was rock & roll. This is where you use a light and dark ink and stamp the light colour first and then roll the edges of the stamp in the darker colour. I also used this weeks sketch from Clean & Simple stamping for this one.

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Great Friend (coming again soon!), Stem Sayings

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Cottage Wall DSP

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence

Accessories: Filigree brad

So there they all are just in time - don't forget to check out the Helping Hudson blog and make a donation for a worthy cause.

Bec

Finally A Few Cards

Sorry I know I have been slack. I have been creating but just don't have time to do everything! Well last Friday was Laurel's 11th birthday and here is the card I made for her.


If you look closely you can just see the Dazzling Diamonds on the love heart eyes and one tooth. Every girl likes bling right! Here is what I used:

Stamps: Just Jawing

Paper: Pixie Pink, Whisper White, Unknown DP

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: DazzlingDiamonds, Ribbon, Brad

The next card was for a challenge over on Our Creative Corner - to use blues and greens to celebrate Summer. Well it is definitely not Summer here - it's freezing but I joined in the fun anyway! This was also using this weeks sketch (TESC118) from Taylored Expressions. It does look a little washed out in this photo though.


Here is what I used:

Stamps: Circle Circus, On Your Birthday

Paper: Soft Sky (retired), Whisper White, Kaisercraft Spirograph DP

Ink: Soft Sky (retired), Certainly Celery

Accessories: Kaisercraft Rhinestones, Dimensionals, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8"Circle Punch

This next card was for Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #29. Cindy is hosting this week as Makeesha is OS and she challenged us to use something from our stash. Now I love paper. I buy heaps of it but then I just admire it from afar and don't like to cut into it. So my challenge now to myself is to use those hundreds of sheets of beautiful paper I have! I have had this paper with the matching brads for ages and I think it is just perfect for a teen girl.

I have also been practicing those fab faux bows from the video tutorial by Teneale Williams - I finally did one I'm happy with! Here is what I used:

Stamps: Just Jawing (inside)

Paper: Old Olive, Whisper White, Skull Girl DP by Kaisercraft

Ink: Old Olive

Accessories: Skull Girl Brad by Kaisercraft, Old Olive Ribbon, Embroidery Thread, Pink Pirouette Button, Dimensionals, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Hope that keeps you going for a little bit and happy stamping!

Bec

Deal of the Week Number 3

This weeks deal is a great offer on selected stamp sets. Here are the sets on offer:

Page 34 A Happy Heart Reg Price $41.95 Sale Price $20.98

Page 57 Greetings Eight Reg Price $ 49.95 Sale Price $ 24.98

Page 78 Bella's Bloom Reg Price $24.95 Sale Price $14.97

Page 97 Enjoy Every Moment Reg Price $53.95 Sale Price $ 26.98

Page 105 All Scallops Reg Price $55.95 Sale Price $27.98

Save up to 50% on some of these sets! I know there are a few there I will be purchasing. I have A Happy Heart so here is an example using that set. I think this one was a case of someones on splitcoasters but can't remember who.

Contact me if you would like to purchase any of the sale sets before 7pm Tuesday 22nd June.

Happy Stamping,

Bec

Deal of the Week Number 2

Its deal time again this time we have a great special on Designer Series Paper. Until Tuesday 15th June get 35-40% off selected DSP.

112470 pg.132 Haiku Designer Series Paper Reg.$16.95 Sale Price.$10.17

113976 pg.132 Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper Reg.$16.95 Sale Price.$11.02

113992 pg.133 Tea Party Designer Series Paper Reg.$16.95 Sale Price.$10.17

113975 pg.133 Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper Reg.$16.95 Sale Price.$11.02

114037 pg.133 Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP Reg.$22.95 Sale Price.$14.92

These are beautiful papers and I have used them all at one time or another - remember the Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP is a heavyweight paper.

Here are some examples I have made previously with these papers.

Haiku DSP

Pink Flamingo DSP

Tea Party DSP

Raspberry Tart DSP

I have previously posted these cards so would have given credit where due for sketches, cased etc. then but can't remember now!

Contact me to order your greatly discounted DSP today!

Happy Stamping,

Bec

A New Addition and A Challenge

Well I had a little blogging hiatus. Was a bit busy producing a new son! Archer Thomas Byers arrived into the world on Tuesday 11th May at 4:02am. He was born by emergency c-section as things got a bit hairy there for a while. He weighed 3.6kg/7lb 9oz and 51cm long. He is just beautiful if I do say so myself and is just like a mini Oscar I think. Here is a picture of him with his dad just minutes after birth.




Archer is such a good baby that I have even had time to do some cardmaking! Decided to join in with this weeks sketch challenge over on Taylored Expressions (TESC113) to make this card for my nephews birthday which was Monday but I'm sure they will understand if its a little late (hope).


Here is what I used:

Stamps: Lots of Bots

Paper: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Unknown DP

Ink: Pacific Point, Staz-On Black

Accessories: Circle Scissor Plus, 1 3/8" Square Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Dimensionals

I paper pierced the robot with some of the DP and then coloured him with my Stampin' Write markers. He is very cute I think.

Hope you have a stamping day,

Bec

Cameo Coral and Tempting Turquoise

A while ago I did a challenge with this colour and sort of got hooked on it! I decided to use this sketch and colour combo for a workshop and had some packs left over and decided to see what sort of different cards I could come up with.


Card one used:

Stamps: Live Life Like You Mean It (Hostess Level I set), Whimsical Words (retired)

Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral, Pink Flamingo DSP

Ink: Cameo Coral, Tempting Turquoise

Accessories: Pearls from Pretties Kit, Tempting Turquoise Ribbon, 1 3/8" Square Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch

Card two used:

Stamps: A Good Egg

Paper: Whisper White, Cameo Coral, Tempting Turquoise, Pink Flamingo DSP

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral

Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Mat Pack and Paper Piercer, Dimensionals, Tempting Turquoise Ribbon, Boho Blossoms Punch, Brad

Card three used:

Stamps: Hello Again (retired), Short & Sweet

Paper: Whisper White, Cameo Coral, Tempting Turquoise

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral, Garden Green

Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Tempting Turquoise Ribbon, Dimensionals, Rhinestone Brads

Card four used:

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts, Stem Sayings

Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral,

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral

Accessories: Full Heart Punch, 3 Heart Punch, Non SU stick on Rhinestones

Sorry for the poor photos but just couldn't get it right that day! Hope this has inspired you on how to use the same sketch and colour combo but get some completely different cards.

Happy Stamping,

Bec

Mad May

Sorry I know, I know have been missing in action. I have been doing heaps of stamping though just haven't got around to blogging about it. Have found myself super tired in this last month of pregnancy and when I would normally be creative at night am tucked up in bed instead! Good news though this baby is coming out on Monday! Can't wait am super excited but nervous all the same.

May is a nutso month for us with heaps of birthdays and mothers day. Here are a couple of cards I have made recently. The first one was for a little friend's 6th birthday and I used the colour combo from Curtain Call 27 over on Stacey's Stamping Stage. I am super late to link to the challenge but still.

I have been using my new big shot and the Top Note die like a woman possessed and now I have all these "frames" left over which I thought was a shame to just toss out. I think this frames a picture nicely although there is probably a bit too much white in this one for my liking. I also wanted to highlight the set "A Little Treat" and how it can be used without the sweet treat cups as well. I also cased the star from the amazing Teneale Williams. Here is what I have used:

Stamps: A Little Treat, Stem Sayings

Paper: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette

Ink: Melon Mambo

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Large Star Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1 3/8 " Circle Punch, Sizzix Stencil Alphabet Sizzlits, Dimensionals

The next card was for our big girl (Alex is really our niece but came to live with us at the tender age of 2 when her mum passed away) who turned 17 on the 1st May! I used the same colour combo and the Just Add Ink #15 challenge.

I once again used the amazing Teneale for inspiration for the bow. She has an awesome video tutorial on her blog to show you how to do these. I didn't have any string handy though so mine is a little bulky but not bad for a first go. Here is what I used:

Stamps: Good Friend, Picture This (new hostess level I set)

Paper: Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Melon Mambo

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede

Accessories: SAMJ, Silver brad, Certainly Celery Ribbon, Dimensionals

Well thanks for dropping by - can't promise another post real soon have heaps to do before bubs arrival and I guess it depends on how well behaved it is as to how much blogging I get to do! Happy mothers day if I don't post before hand.

Bec

Two Challenge Cards

Had a card making night last night with the girls and here is one of the cards I made. This was for Inkspiration Inspiration Challenge #18 over on Makeesha Byl's blog and I also used the sketch for Just Add Ink #6. So here is the card:

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Butterfly Prints, Vintage Labels (Sale-A-Bration Set)

Paper: Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Unknown DSP

Ink: Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise

Accessories: Tempting Turquoise Brads, 1 3/8" Square Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Butterfly Punch, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack

This second card I made today for my Aunty who is recovering from having both knees replaced (ow!). Hopefully this brightens her day. This meets the Creative Card Crew Challenge of a get well card and I used Laura's Sketch #46 over on 2 Sketches 4 You.

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers

Paper: Whisper White, Heidi Grace Orchard Scrapbook Kit

Ink: Old Olive

Accessories: Non-SU Tabs, Buttons, Ribbon, Brads

Thanks for dropping by hope your having a crafty weekend!

Bec

Having a Blast with Challenges

Got even more stamping done yesterday than I thought possible. It was great! For this one I combined two challenges - SSSC56 over on Karen Giron's blog and Inkspirations #18 Colour Challenge on Makeesha Byl's blog.

Apologies for the photo it turned out a bit blah. Here is what I used:

Stamps: Pun Fun

Paper: Very Vanilla, Ruby Red, Brocade Blue and Brocade Blue DSP from Hostess Patterns Pack II

Ink: Stazon Black, Ruby Red, Mellow Moss, Brocade Blue

Accessories: Dimensionals, Ruby Red Brad, Circle Scissors Plus

For the colour challenge I was struggling to incorporate Mellow Moss but I think you can just see a hint of it on the rocket.

Have a great day - sun is shining :)

Bec

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hope you are all feeling the love! My Valentine's day present was a sleep in (ah bliss) and my hubby has taken the kids to visit nan & grandad so I can play in my craft room! Isn't he a gem. So here is what I have been doing this morning. This first card is for a little friend who just turned six. I used FTL78 over on Clean & Simple Stamping.

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Pun Fun

Paper: Real Red, Watercolour Paper, Summer Sun, Unknown DSP

Ink: Staz-On Black

Accessories: Large and small star punches, Dimensionals, Star Brad, Blender Pen & Markers, Non-SU rub-on

This second card was for two challenges in one. I used the sketch for MOJO125 and Creative Card Crew challenge which was a Valentine theme (of course!).

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Always, Sweet Little Sentiments

Paper: Cameo Coral, Kraft, Kaisercraft DP

Ink: Versamark, Basic Black, Cameo Coral

Accessories: Pearls from Pretties Kit, Clear EP, Build-A-Brad, Dimensionals, Eyelet Border Punch, Curly Label Punch, Spritzer, Non SU Ribbon, Flowers, Cuttlebug

Hope your having a day filled with love,

Becxx

Butterflies Aplenty

I do so love butterflies. That is what I had to get the Butterfly Prints set in the summer mini with the coordinating punch to go with it.


This was a super simple card I cased from the amazing Claire Daly she has the most amazing creations and her scrapbooking is out of this world. Here is what I used.

Stamps: Butterfly Prints (Summer Mini)

Paper: Kraft. Raspberry Tart DSP, Whisper White

Ink: Rose Red, Basic Black

Accessories: Scallop Square Punch, Butterfly Punch, Pear from Pretties Kit, Dimensionals

Thanks for dropping by and happy stamping,

Bec

Last Lot of Christmas Cards

Ok I promise after this post you can forget about Christmas! These are the last few I haven't got around to uploading.This was for CC246 over on Splitcoasters which was to use Pretty in Pink, Old Olive and Bermuda Bay (I used Taken with Teal as Bermuda Bay is an American In-Colour). Wasn't sure about doing a Christmas Card in these colours but I like how it turned out. Here is what I used:

Stamps: Scribble This, Tree Trimmings (retired), Short & Sweet

Paper: Whisper White, Pretty In Pink, Taken With Teal, Tea Party DSP

Ink: Taken With Teal, Old Olive, Versamark

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals, Non-SU Ribbon and Brads

This one was a sketch challenged over on the Our Creative Corner blog. Decided to go all monochromatic for this one. Here is what I used:

Stamps: Tree Trimmings (retired), Best Yet

Paper: Whisper White, Rose Red

Ink: Rose Red

Accessories: 1" Double Stitched Grosgrain Rose Red Ribbon, Paper Piercer & Template

I used the card sketch for SC256 over on Splitcoasters for this one. My hubby brought home from work this cool plastic beady things which I thought looked like snow - the hard bit was making them stick! I ended up using spray on adhesive. Here is what I used:

Stamps: Basic Phrases, Window Dressing

Paper: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Ski Slope DSP (retired)

Ink: Staz-On Black, Baja Breeze

Accessories: 1 3/8: Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Rhinestone Brad, Dimensionals: Non-SU "snow pellets" and ribbon

This was another take on the previous card but without the frustrating snow! I used all the same stuff except I embossed the swirly panel with the cuttlebug.

Thanks for dropping by - Christmas is now officially over!

Bec

Belated Chrissy Cards

These are my cards I made for overseas at Christmas. I had all good intentions of posting them before Christmas but you know how it is! Anyway hopefully it will give you some good ideas for next year and the set I used "Happy Christmas Mate" is on the inventory sale list for only $28.46 so its a good time to buy.

This was using Kazan's Sketch 40 on 2S4Y.

This one was using Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #16 on Makeesha Byl's Blog.

I can't remember where I got this sketch from but its cool huh!

This was using MOJO114.

This was using SSSC45 over on Karen Giron's blog.

This was using TESC92 over on Taylored Expressions.

Here is what I used for all of the cards:

Stamps: Happy Christmas Mate, Punches Three, Circle of Friendship (Retired), Best Yet

Paper: Baja Breeze, Real Red, Whisper White, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Watercolour Paper, Ski Slope DSP (Retired)

Ink: Staz-On Black, Real Red

Accessories: Blender Pen & Ink, Scallop Edge Punch, Small & Large Tag Punches, 1/4" Square Punch, 1 3/8" Square Punch, Scallop Square Punch, 1 3/8" Cirlce Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Small & Large Star Punches, Circle Scissors Plus, Paper Piercer & Template, 5/8" Grosgrain Old Olive Ribbon, 3/8" Taffeta Chocolate Chip Ribbon, 1" Double Stitched Grosgrain Chocolate Chip Ribbon, 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Real Red Ribbon, 1/4" Grosgrain Real Red Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Distressing Tool, Dimensionals,

Non SU Products: Puff Paint, Cuttlebug

Thanks for sticking with me - it was a long one! Hope this inspires you to what you can do with this set it is very versatile.

Happy Stamping

Bec

Christmas is Coming and Some Super Specials!

I can't believe Christmas is next week. I am madly trying to get everything done but so far am not getting very far. Some nasty migraines have been keeping me down and kept me behind schedule. Here is a Christmas Card that I did a while ago. This was for IC204 on Splitcoasters.


Here is what I used:

Stamps: Solemn Stillness (retired), Season of Joy

Paper: Whisper White, DSP from Winter Bright SSK (retired)

Ink: Ruby Red, Wild Wasabi (retired)

Accessories: Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamons, Dimensionals, Wild Wasabi Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

I stamped all the poinsettia flowers and cut them out to make the wreath popping some of them up on Dimensionals to make them pop. I put some Crystal Effects with Dazzling Diamonds in the centers for a bit of extra sparkle.

Some exciting news for you today as well. Stampin' Up! Australia are having an Inventory Sale. You can get selected stamp sets and accessories well below cost until 24th January while stocks last. I know there are a few things I will be getting. You can click here to see the complete list.

Hope you are all nearly ready for Christmas and happy stamping!

Bec

Happy Birthday Baby!

Well yesterday was my hubby's birthday and we had a lovely day out to lunch with the family. I got him a new golf club that he has lusted after for a while - it was so funny to see his face, I think I actually surprised him for once. I don't think he has put it down since - even taking it to work today to show the "boys". I honestly expected to wake up with it in bed with us! This is a card I made for my nan to give to him.

This was for CAS39 on Splitcoasters which was a sketch challenge. Here is what I used:

Stamps: Lovely As A Tree, Short & Sweet

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Very Vanilla, Unknown DP

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Garden Green

Accessories: Nestabilities & CB, Twine, Large Oval Punch

I coloured the tree with markers in the different colours to give it a variegated look and used twin to make it manly as ribbon just doesn't cut it!

Must get on and make some Christmas cards now - haven't event started! Can't believe how quick time has gone - even harder to believe that I am 16 weeks pregnant today and have started to feel the baby wiggle about. Makes is seem a bit more real!

Happy stamping

Bec

Summer Mini Starts Today!

Can't believe its the first day of Summer but that means a new mini catalogue! There are some fantastic new products and I hope to show you some of them over the coming weeks. If you live in Adelaide why not come to my Summer Mini Catalogue launch party this Friday at 7pm. Drop me a line for more deets. If you would like a copy of the catalogue to peruse at your leisure let me know and i'll pop one in the post or click on the link on the right to see it now online! Here is a card using some beautiful new goodies.

Had to try out the wonderful new Sweet Treat Cups. I wanted a rattle to celebrate a great friend and work mates impending arrival. Decided buttons would give it the rattle sound I required. Here is what I used:

Stamps: Animal Stories, Something Sweet

Paper: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White, Tea Party DSP

Ink: Certainly Celery, Basic Black, So Saffron

Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch, Certainly Celery Ribbon, So Saffron Ribbon, Fleurettes II, Rhinestone Brad, Dimensionals, Sweet Treat Cup

Have a great stamping day

Bec

Always A Winner

This is a card I made for my brothers girlfriend a while ago for her birthday. I really love this Always set as it is so versatile. The sentiment is from Oval All which is only available for one more day in the Spring Mini Catalogue along with the Scallop Oval Punch.
Here is what I used:

Stamps: Always, Oval All

Paper: Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy, Bella Bleu (DSP)

Ink: Not Quite Navy

Accessories: Pretties Kit, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Non-SU Ribbon

Remember only one more day to order your Spring Mini Goodies and keep an eye for what is coming in the Summer Mini - gorgeous stuff!

Bec

Great Friend

This card was made a while ago for my good friend Tracey for her birthday. I think I probably cased this idea but can't remember where from. This is the most gorgeous set - very feminine.

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Great Friend

Paper: Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Chcolate Chip, Whisper White, Bella Rose DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Crystal Effects, Rhinestone Brad, Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Circle Punches, Eyelet Border Punch, Paper Piercer & Template, Dimensionals

I cut out the butterfly and covered it in Crystal Effects and then sprinkled on some Dazzling Diamonds. Popping everything up on Dimensionals made them stand out some more.

Remember this set is in the Spring Mini so you only have 3 days left to make it yours! Contact me now.

Bec

Another Farewell Choo Choo

Another card to farewell the Choo Choo set. This was for SC253 on Splitocasters. I flipped the sketch around to suit what I wanted to do.

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Choo Choo, Loads Of Love Accessories, Right On Track Wheel

Paper: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Yo-Yo Yellow, Summer Picnic DSP (retired)

Ink: Pacific Point, Real Red, Yo-Yo Yellow, Basic Grey, Close To Cocoa

Accessories: Corner Punch, Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, 1" Circle Punhc, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Button from my stash

Hope you like it and drop back soon!

Bec

Farewell Spring Mini Catalogue

Well its the last few days of the Spring Mini Catalogue so if you really have your heart set on something get in now! I made this card for FS142 on Splitcoasters. This is the card I chose to case. Mine is not nearly as colourful. I changed my colours and used a different train. I haven't used this stamp set enough but think it is a good one for little boys.

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Choo Choo, Fun & Fast Notes

Paper: Mellow Moss, So Saffron, Whisper White, Spring Flowers DSP (retired)

Ink: Mellow Moss, Basic Black

Accessories: So Saffron 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin Pastels, Corner Punch, Word Window Punch, Dimensionals, Cuttlebug and non-SU Brads

Email me if you would like to order this or anything else in the Spring Mini before it all disappears - maybe for good!

Happy Stamping

Bec