Painted Poppies Stamp

Posted on May 12, 2020 by sharon

The Painted Poppies Stamp set is one of my favourites from the January to June Mini Catalogue. And we have recently found out that these stamps are carrying over into the new Annual Catalogue. Yippee!!

I decided in January that I was going to use this suite of products for my April Retreat.

The reason was because Poppies are traditionally used as a flower to remember those we have lost during times of war. My retreat was going to be held over the ANZAC weekend.

In this very simple card I have used a Blackberry Bliss card base. Stamping the three poppy stems on a piece of whisper white card and then, using one of the mottle stamps, I stamped blackberry bliss over the poppy heads to add some colour. After that I attached a strip of the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper on the left hand side of the whisper white.

To step up the project I stamped the poppy onto the envelope to keep the theme going and to match the card.

Unfortunately I had to postpone my retreat, but I was able to host a virtual one in its place and send out a retreat in a box for those that wanted to participate. It was a fun weekend that I believe everyone that “attended” enjoyed.

Product List

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper [151324] $20.00	Painted Poppies Bundle [153827] $90.75	Peaceful Moments Bundle (English) [153824] $90.75	Peaceful Poppies Suite Bundle (English) [153938] $238.00
Painted Poppies Cling Stamp Set [151599] $40.00	Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English) [151595] $37.00	Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock [133682] $15.25	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $13.00
Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch [146139] $28.00	1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch [138299] $28.00

Team Blog Hop #17

Posted on April 14, 2020 by sharon

Thanks for joining us this month for our Stampers Anonymous Team Blog Hop #17. You may have joined me by coming from Kerry’s blog or you may be starting here. Either way, welcome.
This months Blog Hop is a colour challenge. We were challenged to use Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo & Smoky Slate. I chose to use the Under My Umbrella bundle and added in Whisper White & Basic Black as my neutrals. Using lot of my circle punches with this card made it quick to create and I love how it has turned out. You could step up the card again by running the basic black through an embossing folder.
I also made the card with the different colours as a frame.

On the card on the right I made a little mistake with the embossing and as there are no mistakes in cardmaking I used a black circle to cover up my bad embossing 🙂

I have created a video on how I made it and you can find that below. If you like the video, please subscribe to my channel as I am creating videos on a regular basis. If there is something that you’d like me to show you, please let me know by commenting below.

If you get lost along your way on the Blog Hop click on any of the names below to take you to their blog.

Product List

Under My Umbrella Bundle (English) [153786] $53.00	Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151518] $28.00	Umbrella Builder Punch [151293] $31.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00
Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $15.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate [131291] $15.25	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $13.00
Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker [145054] $7.75	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] $15.25	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $13.00	Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144600] $15.50
Bermuda Bay Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144579] $7.75	Bermuda Bay Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144580] $7.75	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock [119980] $15.25	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] $13.00
Brights Stampin' Write Markers [147157] $52.50	1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch [119868] $21.00	2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782] $31.00	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720] $31.00
1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch [138299] $28.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $10.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $10.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00
Heat Tool [129056] $50.00	Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [149613] $20.00	Whisper White C6 Envelopes [106588] $13.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00

Timeless Tulips

Posted on April 2, 2020 by sharon

I have had a lovely play with the Timeless Tulips stamp set and punch bundle by Stampin’ Up! You can purchase this bundle and save 10% till the 2nd June, 2020, so shop online now to get yours today.

To create this card I first needed to create a mask. Layering the mask over some Whisper White card stock I used one of the leaf images in Soft Sea Foam to create the background, overlapping them as I went. After I took off the mask I then stamped the tulip buds in Poppy Parade ink. Stamped the stems and leaves in Old Olive ink. I stamped “Happy Mothers Day” in Poppy Parade ink.

I used a Poppy Parade card base to then layer the stamped images onto a Basic Black mount.

The inspiration to use the Timeless Tulip Stamps came from Thinkingstamping.co.nz and I love how katiedrewcards.blogspot.com, created the background. Utilising both of these ideas and melding them together to create the card I have now. To say that I am really happy with how well it turned out is an understatement. I am going to be sharing this card and a few others with my team this coming weekend on a zoom meeting. We’re going to have a virtual craft session.

The Timeless Tulips Stamp set by Stampin’ Up! really is timeless. They are a stunningly designed stamp set that you will want to keep forever.

I created another card which you can see here.

Product List

Timeless Tulips Bundle (English) [153793] $55.75	Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151534] $31.00	Tulip Builder Punch [151295] $31.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00
Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock [121694] $15.25	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $15.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $13.00
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102] $13.00	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $13.00

Sunday – Designer Paper Day

Posted on March 22, 2020 by sharon

Is it Sunday again? Well another Sunday, another Designer Series Paper Day. This week I’m sharing the Garden Lane DSP which is part of the Garden Lane Suite of products. If you love green then you will love the Garden Lane DSP.

The Verant Garden Stamp set matches the designer paper beautifully. The Magnolia Lane Suite of products also coordinates with the gorgeous paper.

Product List

Garden Lane Designer Series Paper [149488] $20.00	Garden Lane Suite Bundle [152450] $48.00	Verdant Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set [149460] $28.00	Garden Green A4 Card Stock [108605] $15.25
Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock [138344] $15.25	Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock [133683] $15.25	Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz [131290] $15.25	Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock [147012] $15.25
Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Magnolia Lane Suite Bundle [152178] $234.75	Snail Adhesive [104332] $11.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00

Timeless Tropical

Posted on February 25, 2020 by sharon

The Timeless Tropical stamp set is a gorgeous set that has so many lovely images in the set including the hibiscus flower and the frangipani, not to mention the leaves in the set.
I created 2 of the cards fairly easily using the blog hop I did in January but then changed up the hibiscus colour to match the card base. I did a quick search and found lots of other colours that the flower could be and played with them.

I then went to a come and play day at my team leaders home and came up with the other two cards. I’m happy with the final result of all 4 of the cards.

These 4 cards are the ones we’ll be making in this weeks classes. If you’d like to come along and make these cards with me, then click on this link to see more details.

Product List

Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set (English) [151497] $40.00	Timeless Tropical Bundle (English) [153811] $90.75	In The Tropics Dies [151495] $61.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00
Mango Melody A4 Cardstock [147013] $15.25	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093] $13.00	Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock [108601] $15.25	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] $13.00
Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock [147011] $15.25	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $13.00	Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] $15.25	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $13.00
Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $15.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Story Label Punch [150076] $31.00	Timeless Label Punch [149516] $31.00

Tropical Oasis Memories & More Card Pack

Posted on February 23, 2020 by sharon

I’ve already shared all the Designer paper over the last 7 Sundays so now I’m turning my attention to the Tropical Oasis Memories & More Card Pack.

I love the Memories & More Card packs as they can make card making so quick and simple. All you need are these cards and the Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes Pack or the Magnolia Lane Large Specialty Memories & More Cards & Envelopes. You can make up 20 cards in no time at all with these two supplies. That’s 20 cards for less than $2 each.

Product List

Tropical Oasis Memories & More Card Pack [151255] $19.25	Tropical Oasis Suite Bundle (English) [153941] $202.75	5/16" (8 Mm) Braided Burlap Trim [151254] $14.00	Tropical Oasis Trinkets [151253] $13.00
Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder [151503] $16.00	Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes [149710] $18.25	Snail Adhesive [104332] $11.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00

Team Blog Hop #15

Posted on February 14, 2020 by sharon

Welcome to our Team Blog Hop #15. This months challenge is to use pre-determined colours of Seaside Spray, Rococo Rose & Purple Posy. These are 3 current In Colors that go beautifully together. The hardest part was to choose what stamp set I wanted to use but finally settled on “Beautiful Moments” which is such a gorgeous stamp set. It was designed in collaboration with a New Zealand million dollar achiever and just love this set.

I started off making 2 cards and then decided to create a simple scrapbook page as well. I tried to stamp the image in one of the colours and then colour it in with my blends but I just wasn’t getting the look I wanted so used the Momento black Tuxedo ink and then coloured in the images. I don’t have the seaside spray blends so I improvised and used my Wink of Stella and the stamp pad to colour in the buckets. I love how it gives the images some sparkle.

Product List

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad [150085] $13.00	Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad [150080] $13.00	Purple Posy Classic Stampin’ Pad [150084] $13.00
Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149566] $15.50	Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149572] $15.50	Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149569] $15.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50
Seaside Spray A4 Cardstock [150889] $15.25	Rococo Rose A4 Cardstock [150888] $15.25	Purple Posy A4 Cardstock [150887] $15.25	Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Whisper White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [124302] $13.50	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Sending You Thoughts Cling Stamp Set (English) [152297] $0.00
Beautiful Moments Cling Stamp Set [151677] $40.00