New Rubber!

I got my pre-order for the Autumn/Winter mini starting next month so wanted to ink some up straight away. This is a new a la carte stamp called Sail Away. I really lack masculine stamps so decided this was a must for my addiction ahem collection. This was using the sketch SC323 over on Splitcoasters as well.

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Sail Away, Vintage Labels (retired)

Paper: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Elegant Soiree DSP

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

Accessories: Jumbo Eyelets, Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

Happy stamping

Bec

Birthday Bakery Delight

Apologies for not blogging in soooooo long but life has definitely got in the way and to be honest I haven't really felt very creative in such a long time. This is a card I made ages ago using a sketch challenge (sorry can't remember which one). This set is a hostess level 1 set so if you like it you need to hold a demo or get $300 in orders together and it can be yours!


Here is what I used:

Stamps: Birthday Bakery

Paper: Marina Mist, So Saffron, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink DSP

Ink: Staz-on Black & assorted Markers

Accessories: Rhinestones, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Marina Mist Satin Ribbon, Button from stash, Crochet Thread, Big Shot & Lots of Tags Sizzlit

I have been doing some creating so hopefully will be back with something for you soon!

Bec

March Technique Class

This months technique class will be making 3 fun projects using baby wipes. If you are in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide and would love to come along here are the deets:

When: Friday 18th March

Time: 7pm

Where: My house (u get the address when you RSVP)

Cost: $15 or $12 if you byo adhesive

RSVP: 16/3/11

Phone: 0413 563 637 or

Email: becb75@dodo.com.au

Promise to be back with some creations soon!

Bec

Flood Appeal

We all know how devestating the floods have been throughout Queensland, NSW and Victoria. Stampin' Up! is doing their part to help those affected.

As flood waters continue to inundate Australia in what has been described as the worst flooding in 37 years, we express our deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones and homes and to those whose lives have been changed forever. We, like so many of you, feel a compelling need to lend support to all those who have been affected.
Stampin' Up! demonstrators have a long history of making a difference in the lives of others--especially when disaster strikes and the need is greatest. Nearly two years ago, we watched another tragedy unfold in Australia. Our hearts were touched as demonstrators, customers and friends joined together in support of the Bushfire Appeal. We've done it before and we can certainly do it again!
Please join with us by supporting the Australia Flood Appeal--a cause in which Stampin' Up! will donate $2 AUD of the retail value of sales from any stamp set (with a retail value of $30 or more) sold in Australia and New Zealand from 15 January through 15 February to the State Emergency Services in Queensland.

Please help us make a difference by placing an order today. If there is something you have wanted for a while then this is the perfect time to order as you will not only be getting that fantastic product but helping others at the same time!

Happy stamping,

Bec

Clean and Simple Cards

I liked the sketch 121 on Clean & Simple so decided to pull out one of my favourite sets that hasn't seen much ink of late. I got on such a roll I made a whole set of 8 using all the stamps and the same sketch. Here they are:

I embossed the images with black EP onto watercolour paper and then coloured using my markers and an aquapainter. I won't list everything I used but it is all 99% SU and most of the DSP is retired but if there is anything you would like to know then drop me a line. That's all from me today - got a bit of a fuzzy head after last nights festivities. I'm getting too old for this!

Happy new year,

Bec

January Special

Well now we have got Christmas out of the way its time to move onto the next celebration! Here is a fantastic special for January.


How cool is that and if you buy both the stamp set and the punch you get two free sets of Heart Treat Cups! Click on the picture above which will take you to my Stampin' Up! website for more information. Or just email me at becb75@dodo.com.au or phone 0413 563 637 to place an order.

While at my website check out the new class dates I have put up. They are as follows:

Friday 21st January at 7pm

January Technique Class - Embossing & Heart Treat Cups

Theme - Valentine's Day

Cost $15 or $12 if you bring your own adhesive

Friday 28th January at 7pm

January Christmas Card Class - get a head start on those Christmas Cards for next year by making 6 cards (2 simple designs so make 3 of each)

Cost $15 or $12 if you bring your own adhesive

Please RSVP to book your spot and for any more details.

Wishing you all a very happy and safe new year. Hoping to catch up with everyone soon at a class or workshop.

Bec

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

Robots!

My 3 year old Oscar is obsessed with robots so when I saw this paper I bought it with him in mind. The Cinema Saturday Challenge #96 this week was the movie Ironman. I think this movie although being an action flick is a little bit of a love story as well. It was that which inspired this card. The requirement was also to use metal which is my silver card which has a metallic finish. I also used this weeks sketch on Mojo Monday #157.

Materials Used (all Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated):

Stamps: For You Flower

Paper: Basic Black, Baja Breeze, More Mustard, Whisper White, Metallic Silver, Kaisercraft K-Bots DP

Ink: Ruby Red (retired)

Accessories: Small Heart Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Dimensionals, From my stash flower and ribbon

Thanks for stopping by,

Bec

PS: For all you Aussie readers - a draw! what the!

Pendant Park

This card was for the Creative Card Crew challenge which was Autumn/Fall. Although here we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Summer after a very long, cold winter I thought I would play along. I don't really have any Autumn stamps but with some Autumn colour choices I think I did okay. I used my markers to colour the leaves on the tree all the shades of Autumn.

Materials Used:

Stamps: Pendant Park, Tiny Tags

Paper: Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke

Accessories: Big Shot, CB Woodgrain EB Folder, Scallop Circle Bigz Die, Circle Scissor Plus, Twill Tape, Medium Jewellry Tag Punch, Crochet Thread

What do you think? Please leave a comment!

Happy stamping,

Bec

Double Challenge

My dad asked me to make some thank you cards to send to people he got get well wishes from whilst in hospital and on the loss of his mum. I used Inkspiration Colour Challenge #40 and this weeks sketch on Our Creative Corner.

Materials Used:

Stamps: Friends Never Fade, Short & Sweet

Paper: Basic Grey, So Saffron, Whisper White, Tall Tales DSP (retired)

Ink: Rose Red

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Rose Red Ribbon (retired), Pearls, Dimensionals, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack

Materials Used:

Stamps: Friends Never Fade, Upsy Daisy

Paper: So Saffron, Basic Grey, Whisper White, Hostess Pack II DSP (retired)

Ink: Rose Red

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Pearls, Rose Red Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack

Thanks for dropping by!

Bec

Get Well

The last two months have been quite stressful in my family with my dad being very ill and in hospital. This is a card I made him when he was first admitted.

Materials Used:

Stamps: Lots of Bots

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Unknown DP

Ink: Basic Grey, Black Staz-on. Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Circle, Circle Scissors Plus, Crimper, Twill Tape, Eyelets

I paper pierced some of the robot to tie him in with the DP. Good news is it looks like dad is on the long road to recovery.

Happy stamping

Bec

Sympathy Card

The challenge this week over at Just Add Ink is to make a sympathy card. I made this last week as we said goodbye to my nanna. She was such a beautiful person and I am glad she is no longer in pain but will miss her.


Material Used:

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers

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

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive

Accessories: Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon

Happy stamping,

Bec

A Little Late!

I'm actually going to show you a card! This was for a little friend who's birthday was in July but because I am so slack he only got it last week! Sorry Koen! Hope you enjoyed it though. Sorry mum for that present...


This cute little set first appeared in a mini catalogue a while ago but I am pleased it has returned in the brand new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue. Have you got your copy yet? Contact me for yours today - it is beautiful!

Materials Used:

Stamps: Choo Choo, On Your Birthday

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Non-SU DP

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Basic Black

Accessories: Curly Label Punch, Dimensionals, Twill Tape, Non-SU Sticker

Stay tuned you may even get another post out of me today!

Bec

New Catalogue Launch Party

Well the time has finally arrived to welcome in the new catalogue. I must admit that mine has already been well thumbed through! If you live in Adelaide and would like to see it up close and personal why not join me for a launch party!

When: Sunday 19th September at 1pm

Contact me at becb75@dodo.com.au or phone: 0413 563 637 to reserve your place and address details. I am in the Craigmore area in Adelaide's north. There will be a fab make n take, prizes and giveaways. Cost is $10 which includes your copy of the new catty. If you can't make it to the launch but would like your very own copy then you can pick one up for $10 or I can get one posted directly to you for $15.95.

Off to work on some designs with some great new products. Don't forget you can view the new catty online now by clicking on the link in my sidebar and send me your orders today!

Bec