Cards using the big shot.

I've been making a lot of cards lately using mainly DS papers and embellishments, rather than a lot of stamping. I haven't stamped on the cards above at all. The sentiments are rub ons on the second set of cards. With the pastel coloured set I have run a piece of white cardstock through the big shot with a textured folder, but then I have cut around just part of the design to create my motifs. I love how these look. You can create so many individual designs this way. The big shot has also been used for the top note shape, and the die cut flowers in the purple cards. Remember I always use ALL Stampin up products on my cards. Why use anything else when they look this good!

Sale-a-bration starts tomorrow. Invest in the big shot now and get free products while you're at it!!!

Happy Stamping,

Baby Cards & Sale-a-bration

Yes, I'm still in love with the DS papers and the ribbons & brads accessories pack that are both up for grabs FOR FREE when Sale-a-bration starts Jan 24th. ARE YOU READY???? I've used the calypso coral for the girl baby card, and the pool party/lucky limeade combo for the boys. I've added a strip of victorian lace on both to give that softer, delicate feel to the cards.

Happy Stamping,

Happy New Year

Sale-a-bration is ALMOST HERE!!!!!! I know many of you are waiting for this great event and you won't be disappointed. This year we not only have 4 wonderful stamp sets to choose from (I'll be back later with posts featuring those!), but also the gorgeous DS papers and ribbons/brads collection you see in the photos below. I have been having SO MUCH FUN using these new designs. They really are divine. The brads have delightful little patterns on them to match the papers and this makes it very easy to create a project in no time.

As you can see, there is very little stamping on these cards. The papers, ribbon and brads are beautiful enough to take centre stage!

Start getting your orders together and stock up on those basics like neutral cardstock, adhesives and even new blades for your paper cutter! It's the perfect time to get your craft supplies ready for a new year of crafting AND GET wonderful freebies while you're at it.!!!!!!!

Those of you on my mailing list look out for your email about my EXTRA OFFER for the first 6 people to place their order of $100 or more.

If you'd like a copy of the Sale-a-bration brochure and/or our current mini catalogue, please send me an email. I'll put links up on my side bar when it all starts on January 24th.
Happy Stamping,

Christmas cards No.7

A little "vintage". I was blog surfing and came across a card on the amazing site of Danielle Daws and was immediately inspired. I loved the idea of using the negative image of a punched out shape. So I grabbed for my ornament punch and started creating. I added sponging around all the edges for definition and added the scrolls stamping over the corners, before adhering the pieces to the card base. You could do this in so many other colour combinations.

Hope you like it!
Happy Stamping,

Christmas cards No.6

OK a couple more! All the same colours/papers I have been using this year, just a few variations. Sometimes when creating a lot of cards at once you feel the need to make them all different, however if they're all going to be given to a variety of people, why reinvent the wheel?? I've had a lot of fun this year because I have given myself a break and kept it simple! Using left over pieces from one card to create another is OK!!!!
My favourite part of the blue card above is the 3D ornament and the strips of textured white cardstock (left over from cards in No.2 post). Note also the stamped background of baubles with versa mark ink and the words "very merry". Hope your Xmas is very merry too!
Happy Stamping,

Christmas Cards No.4 and No.5

Hi again. Many cards in this post and maybe all I'll get done.......... once I get going though it's hard to stop! So here I have used up scrap strips of DS paper to create my own patchwork DS paper look which I've then put through the Big Shot with the Top Note die. Quick but effective. To finish off, a simple greeting and voila!


Now here I decided to get creative WITHOUT ANY STAMPING. The "letters to Santa" DS paper has such lovely designs which lend themselves to beautiful 12x12 scrapbooking pages. BUT they are also perfect when cut out and layered to make gorgeous quick "last minute" cards. The only addition was a ribbon on the ones on the left, otherwise it's all DS paper with the coordinating cardstock card bases. I love the "Blushing bride" pink cards. Not a colour usually used in Xmas cards, but as that is one of the colours in this paper range it works beautifully.

DON'T FORGET the December Frenzy sale!!!!! The "Every Moment" stamp set (pg 72) has already sold out and has returned to it's full retail price. Get in quick and don't miss out. I am taking orders all through the Christmas period. Sale ends Dec 31st.
Happy Stamping,

Christmas Cards No.3

Getting into the spirit now! But time running out fast! Lucky none of my cards have to be posted overseas! The DS papers featured here are from the gorgeous set in our Idea Book & Catalogue called "Letters to Santa". I love the colour combo including marina mist and riding hood red. I've also used the ornament punch again which I've only just added to my collection. It's getting a work out! But again, get a production line going and I now have 6 more cards ready. Yeah.

Happy Stamping,