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Monday 28 March 2016

Blog Hop Practice Run LoL :P

Ok Stampers! Today I did an amazing card that I'm super happy with for the Blog Hop we (Crazy Crafters) have coming up on 3 April CASing Dawn Griffith - do check back in for that! But I used the amazing Sale-A-Bration stamp set "Party Pants" which will only be available until 31 March for the card & it's no good showing you guys an awesome stamp set that's no longer available, is it? So you're lucky & you get to see this card today instead (& then back to the drawing board for me! haha!)

Here is the card I have come up with:


I have used the Shine On Specialty Designer Series Paper for this card, which is double sided kraft cardstock with matte colour geometric designs printed on one side & metallic designs printed on the other. The colours look so vibrant against the kraft! I have cut a 12x12" sheet in half to make two cards from it. I have layered it with the reverse side of the same cardstock.


I have used my Balloon Punch for the balloons & the sentiments are all from the Party Pants Sale-A-Bration stamp set. This is a really cute stamp set! If you love making birthday cards, it's a great one for your stash! I have layered the inside of the card with a piece of Whisper White cardstock & stamped the border with Bermuda Bay using the hearts & dots from the Birthday Blooms stamp set.


I have layered the card with Silver Foil & Silver Metallic Glitter Tape (also a Sale-A-Bration item) & I have used Silver Metallic Thread for the balloon strings. All the stamping has been done with Archival Black ink so that it doesn't smudge off the print on this DSP - it's a really clean, crisp black to use & it's permanent so once it's dry, it doesn't smudge or run.

So here is Dawn's card that I was casing:

http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c09ea53ef01b7c827854d970b-550wi

Here is the Party Pants stamp set:

 https://stampityourself.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/free-party-pants-stamp.jpg?w=640

I hope you have enjoyed viewing this project! I would love to update you when I create a post! If you would like to know when I do, just put your email address in the box in the top right hand corner of my blog or you can subscribe to my newsletter by clicking here for Stampin' Up! news, updates & sales. 

Click here to go to my Online Shop. Remember to use the current Hostess Code (top left hand corner of my blog) at the check out & you will be eligible for a THANK YOU GIFT for shopping with me! Learn more here - be sure to click YES, you allow me as your demonstrator to contact you, otherwise I won't be able to forward you your thank you gift. This code is updated every month.

Products I have used for this project:
  • Sale-A-Bration items - only available until 31 March 2016! You get one free item for every $90AUD spend!
    • Party Pants stamp set 
    • Silver Metallic Glitter Tape 
  • Occasions Catalog items
    • Birthday Blooms stamp set 
    • Shine On Specialty Designer Series Paper 
  • Normal Products  
    • Bermuda Bay ink & Archival Black ink 
    • Silver Foil Cardstock 
    • Silver Metallic Thread 
    • Stampin' Dimensionals & Tear & Tape Adhesives

Hurry! Sale-A-Bration ends 31 March 2016 - for EVERY $90 you spend, you get a free, exclusive SAB product! And there is no limit to how many you can earn, either! Click here to learn more about the amazing benefits & to see the exclusive freebie products on offer until 31 March!


I am always looking for craft addicts to join my incredible Team! Turn something you love into much more!! Get $295 worth of your choice of product for just $169!! Plus a minimum of 20% off all future purchases! This amazing deal is only available until 31 March! Hurry, hurry!! Click here to join & take advantage of the extra product bonus during Sale-A-Bration!!

Note: to join my team or purchase from me, you must be an Australian resident. 

Please contact me if you have any queries - mollypossum.c@gmail.com


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Saturday 26 March 2016

Project Life Cards - Lost Lagoon

So I bought a box of the Happiness is Project Life cards, which are all in the 2014 - 2016 colours, which I love! I thought after using some of the Sale-A-Bration Project Life cards as greeting card fronts, I'd have another go & why not when these ones are just $8.38 in the Clearance Rack!! Crazy bargain!

The Card collection has 100 double-sided, color-coordinated cards per collection in 3 sizes: 4: x 6", 4" x 4", and 3" x 4". Basic Gray, Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Sahara Sand, Tangelo Twist, Whisper White. And they all come in a cute little box!

So here are 6 cards I have come up with in the 3 different sizes, just slightly larger to allow for a bit of a border. 


 These cards were really quick & easy to put together. I've used 1x 12x12 Lost Lagoon cardstock sheet & 1x A4 Lost Lagoon cardstock sheet to cut the card bases, with a few scraps left over.

Here's a closer look:



These are the two larger ones. I have used a 4" x 6" card with a 4" x 4" card layered over the top & propped up on Dimensionals. The second card I have used a 4" x 6" card. I have used my Washi Label punch with a bit of the Lost Lagoon scrap & stamped it with the Perfect Pairings Sale-A-Bration stamp set in Blackberry Bliss & Lost Lagoon. Then I have adhered the heart acetate card in the same size from the Sale-A-Bration Project Life Memories in the Making Specialty Card Collection over the top. I have used Glue Dots to adhere the acetate sheet.

Sale-A-Bration products are only available as a free item when you spend $90 on any other current product. Sale-A-Bration finishes on 31 March - that's less than a week away!! So hurry & get your free products while they last!
 


These are the two middle sized cards. For the first card in this picture, I have used a 4" x 4" card layered with a 3" x 4" card then I have used the outside strip from my Dimensionals to create a pocket between the 3" x 4" card & the acetate one (again from the Sale-A-Bration Project Life card collection) and added some silver sugar beads from my stash. I have also gone around the outside of the shaker part of the card with Silver Metallic Glitter Tape (also a Sale-A-Bration product) to cover most of the Dimensionals strip, as you could see it through the clear acetate card.

For the second card, I have kept it really simple by just using one 4" x 4" card & adding a little of the Silver Glitter Tape to it.


These are the smallest two cards, they're more of a large gift tag size. For the first one, I have used a 3" x 4" card, layered with some scrap Lost Lagoon cardstock, cut out with the Banner Punch & the Washi Label Punch. The Washi Label has been propped up on Dimensionals & I have used Glue Dots to attach the Gold Sequins. I have used only Lost Lagoon Ink on this card.

The second card is just a 3" x 4" card stamped with Tangelo Twist & Lost Lagoon. All the stamps in this picture are from the Perfect Pairings Sale-A-Bration stamp set.

This is the boxed Happiness is Project Life Card Collection:

I hope you have enjoyed viewing this project! I would love to update you when I create a post! If you would like to know when I do, just put your email address in the box in the top right hand corner of my blog or you can subscribe to my newsletter by clicking here for Stampin' Up! news, updates & sales. 

Click here to go to my Online Shop. Remember to use the current Hostess Code (top left hand corner of my blog) at the check out & you will be eligible for a THANK YOU GIFT for shopping with me! Learn more here - be sure to click YES, you allow me as your demonstrator to contact you, otherwise I won't be able to forward you your thank you gift. This code is updated every month.

Products used in this project:
  • Sale-A-Bration products: 
    • Project Life Memories in the Making Specialty Card Collection
    • Silver Metallic Glitter Tape 
    • Perfect Pairings Stamp Set 
  • Happiness is Project Life Card Collection
  • Lost Lagoon Cardstock 
  • Lost Lagoon, Tangelo Twist & Blackberry Bliss inks  
  • Gold Sequin Trim  
  • Banner & Washi Label Punches
  • Glue Dots, Dimensionals & Tear & Tape adhesives

Hurry! Sale-A-Bration ends 31 March 2016 - for EVERY $90 you spend, you get a free, exclusive SAB product! And there is no limit to how many you can earn, either! Click here to learn more about the amazing benefits & to see the exclusive freebie products on offer until 31 March!


I am always looking for craft addicts to join my incredible Team! Turn something you love into much more!! Get $295 worth of your choice of product for just $169!! Plus a minimum of 20% off all future purchases! This amazing deal is only available until 31 March! Hurry, hurry!! Click here to join & take advantage of the extra product bonus during Sale-A-Bration!!

Note: to join my team or purchase from me, you must be an Australian resident. 

Please contact me if you have any queries - mollypossum.c@gmail.com


Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment, you've made my day!! xx

Friday 25 March 2016

Big Butterfly Basics


Another Friday already! And another Team Highlight! Can you guys tell I absolutely love my new Butterfly Basics Bundle yet? haha! Please vote for my card here - this link will be open from 8pm AEST tonight!

I've chosen my colours from the Pinterest Inspired Challenge. Check out Lexa's beautiful card we had to case (copy & selectively edit) below!
 

Isn't it stunning? So here's my take on the card: 


I've taken the background pattern & used similar colours, although I think Lexa has used Lost Lagoon & Pink Pirouette, but I've gone for a mix of Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride & Pool Party. I have patted my ink pads directly onto the Arrow Embossing Folder & then put a piece of Whisper White cardstock in it & run it through the Big Shot. I have also used the Big Shot & Precision Plate to cut out the big butterfly from my new bundle in Silver Foil cardstock.


I've layered these with a strip of White Metallic Glitter Tape (Sale-A-Bration item - available for FREE but only until 31 March with a $90 AUD spend on any current product!) & a White Paper Lace Doily. I've tied a pink button to the butterfly with white metallic thread (both from my stash) before adhering it onto the card with two Glue Dots under the body of the butterfly - I wanted the wings to be able to lift up a little from the card. I've also done a fine Mint Macaron border of cardstock underneath.


Here's another version I made with Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride & Wisteria Wonder.


And another version with the original colours, propped up on Dimensionals instead of the Mint Macaron border.

Now you may be asking, "Where's the sentiment?" I've left them blank! These are for my own personal use, so I've decided to leave them blank on the front & just stamp the inside as & when I need them. I've already decided two will be birthday cards :)

Here's the awesome Butterfly Basics Bundle I've been using the last week or so:


I hope you have enjoyed viewing this project! I would love to update you when I create a post! If you would like to know when I do, just put your email address in the box in the top right hand corner of my blog or you can subscribe to my newsletter by clicking here for Stampin' Up! news, updates & sales. 

Click here to go to my Online Shop. Remember to use the current Hostess Code (top left hand corner of my blog) at the check out & you will be eligible for a THANK YOU GIFT for shopping with me! Learn more here - be sure to click YES, you allow me as your demonstrator to contact you, otherwise I won't be able to forward you your thank you gift. This code is updated every month.

Here is a list of products I have used:
  • Sale-A-Bration White Metallic Glitter Tape 
  • Butterfly Basics Bundle 
  • Mint Macaron, Whisper White & Silver Foil cardstock 
  • Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride, Pool Party & Wisteria Wonder inks 
  • Arrows Embossing Folder 
  • Big Shot & Precision Plate 
  • Dimensionals, Glue Dots & Tear & Tape adhesives 

Hurry! Sale-A-Bration ends 31 March 2016 - for EVERY $90 you spend, you get a free, exclusive SAB product! And there is no limit to how many you can earn, either! Click here to learn more about the amazing benefits & to see the exclusive freebie products on offer until 31 March!


I am always looking for craft addicts to join my incredible Team! Turn something you love into much more!! Get $295 worth of your choice of product for just $169!! Plus a minimum of 20% off all future purchases! This amazing deal is only available until 31 March! Hurry, hurry!! Click here to join & take advantage of the extra product bonus during Sale-A-Bration!!

Note: to join my team or purchase from me, you must be an Australian resident. 

Please contact me if you have any queries - mollypossum.c@gmail.com


Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment, you've made my day!! xx

Thursday 24 March 2016

Butterfly Basics Flat Cards

I made a really beautiful card the other day for my mother-in-law's birthday & I thought that I would use the set again to make some really simple flat cards that I can send out with customer orders. You know I love layering but the post is so expensive now & my cards always tip it over the scales to the next price index, so I thought I'd have a go at making some really simple flat cards that still look really pretty, but I find it really hard to make clean & simple cards!

Here's what I made & I'd love to hear what you think!


All of the stamps are from the Butterfly Basics stamp set. The inks I have used are Always Artichoke, Lost Lagoon, So Saffron, Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso & Wisteria Wonder, on a Whisper White cardstock base.

I have entered this card into the Paper Players Spring Challenge.


I hope you have enjoyed viewing this project! I would love to update you when I create a post! If you would like to know when I do, just put your email address in the box in the top right hand corner of my blog or you can subscribe to my newsletter by clicking here for Stampin' Up! news, updates & sales. 

Click here to go to my Online Shop. Remember to use the current Hostess Code (top left hand corner of my blog) at the check out & you will be eligible for a THANK YOU GIFT for shopping with me! Learn more here - be sure to click YES, you allow me as your demonstrator to contact you, otherwise I won't be able to forward you your thank you gift. This code is updated every month.

Hurry! Sale-A-Bration ends 31 March 2016 - for EVERY $90 you spend, you get a free, exclusive SAB product! And there is no limit to how many you can earn, either! Click here to learn more about the amazing benefits & to see the exclusive freebie products on offer until 31 March!


I am always looking for craft addicts to join my incredible Team! Turn something you love into much more!! Get $295 worth of your choice of product for just $169!! Plus a minimum of 20% off all future purchases! This amazing deal is only available until 31 March! Hurry, hurry!! Click here to join & take advantage of the extra product bonus during Sale-A-Bration!!

Note: to join my team or purchase from me, you must be an Australian resident. 

Please contact me if you have any queries - mollypossum.c@gmail.com


Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment, you've made my day!! xx

Wednesday 23 March 2016

Wondrous Wreath Note Cards

Today I've made a bunch of Note Cards to coincide with a few different Challenges:
  • TGIF
  • Mojo Monday 
  • The Paper Players 
  • Global Design Project 

I decided to make 6 cards & make them all just slightly different, because I like making cards in bulk but I don't like making them all the same haha! So here we go!


This first card I have made is a Whisper White card base with a layer of  Pool Party cardstock, which I have run through the Big Shot with the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder. I have then put a strip of the Silver Metallic Glitter Tape (Sale-A-Bration item - available for FREE until 31 March - ask me how to get yours before they run out!), a square of Blushing Bride print paper from the Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack (one sheet quartered).

Next I have used the Wondrous Wreath stamp set to layer the wreath onto Whisper White cardstock in So Saffron, Blushing Bride & Pool Party inks. Because I have lined up the second stamp with the Blushing Bride ink, it has turned orange! I have used the matching dies to cut it out. The sentiment is also from the matching dies & I have cut it out from Silver Foil cardstock. I have used Fine Tip Glue to adhere the sentiment & Tear & Tape for the rest.


For this next card, I have added the extra strip of Silver Metallic Glitter Tape. For the rest of the wreaths, I have misaligned the Blushing Bride leaves stamp, so they didn't blend with the So Saffron. I have entered this card into the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #MOJO440.



For this next card, I have gone back to the original layout but added the acetate sheet from the Project Life Memories in the Making Specialty Cards (Sale-A-Bration item - available for FREE until 31 March - ask me how to get yours before they run out!). It's gold on one side & silver on the other, so I have used the silver side to match with the glitter tape & sentiment.

I have entered this card into the following challenges:

 
 For the following card, I have used the original layout but aligned it on the left instead of on the right.


For the next two I have not used the Blushing Bride square of Love Blossom DSP. I have aligned this one in the centre.


And I have aligned the final one on the right & I've also put the sentiment on a bit more of a slant, which I think looks really nice!


I think I'll make a little matching box for these & give them as a set. I'll let you know how I go with that as I haven't made a box before! But I have to wait for my next order with the Scoreboard on it! It's always exciting learning new things! Sam from Pootles has some amazing box tutorials, so if you'd like to learn how to make some, check her out! She's lovely too :)

Here's the Wondrous Wreath Bundle I have used:


I hope you have enjoyed viewing this project! I would love to update you when I create a post! If you would like to know when I do, just put your email address in the box in the top right hand corner of my blog or you can subscribe to my newsletter by clicking here for Stampin' Up! news, updates & sales. 

Click here to go to my Online Shop. Remember to use the current Hostess Code (top left hand corner of my blog) at the check out & you will be eligible for a THANK YOU GIFT for shopping with me! Learn more here - be sure to click YES, you allow me as your demonstrator to contact you, otherwise I won't be able to forward you your thank you gift. This code is updated every month.

Hurry! Sale-A-Bration ends 31 March 2016 - for EVERY $90 you spend, you get a free, exclusive SAB product! And there is no limit to how many you can earn, either! Click here to learn more about the amazing benefits & to see the exclusive freebie products on offer until 31 March!


I am always looking for craft addicts to join my incredible Team! Turn something you love into much more!! Get $295 worth of your choice of product for just $169!! Plus a minimum of 20% off all future purchases! This amazing deal is only available until 31 March! Hurry, hurry!! Click here to join & take advantage of the extra product bonus during Sale-A-Bration!!

Note: to join my team or purchase from me, you must be an Australian resident. 

Please contact me if you have any queries - mollypossum.c@gmail.com


Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment, you've made my day!! xx