Something Old, Something New - 2014 Occasions Catalogue Sneak Peek

A nice big box full of Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalogue product arrived 2 days ago, but life got in the way..…until now.   I managed to finally get creating with my lovely new products today. Nicole, (from Nic Nac Lovelies) & I had a lovely craft day creating lots of new sneak peeks just for you.   The Occasions catalogue goes live 28th January, so not long to wait!

One of the many reasons I love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is we get to preorder & play with all the new catalogue products a whole month before they are released.  I loved the So Grateful stamp set right away & could see lots of great uses for it.  Today I chose to water colour it using my blender pens & markers.   I could have sworn I saw a card just like this recently but it seems I may have dreamt it.  I looked high & low today & I could not find anything like it.  So, it seems it may just be my very own creation.

I don't often use subtle colours.  Those of you that know me, know I am far from subtle ;) I am a more bright, In Colour type of girl.  For this card I wanted to use the Venetian Romance DSP and for some reason Baked Brown Sugar & Blushing Bride.  They work well together don't you think?

I have used 3 new sneak peek products here - can you pick it?  That twine is a Sale-ABration item coming very very soon & the striped flag is from a new Occasions Catalogue stamp set called Perfect Pennants.

I have lots more sneak peeks in store for you.   Sale-A-Bration is just under 3 weeks away so for the next few weeks you will be seeing my countdown creations to this very special event.  Once again this year I am holding my Sale-A-Bration day event on the 23rd February.  Last year's event was an all day saga, however, this years will run 10:30 am - 4:00 pm & will be held at my house.  More info regarding this day will be released next week.  But for now, keep that date free if you would like to attend.

Stamp Sets:  So Very Grateful (133053), Perfect Pennants (133230)
Paper:   Baked Brown Sugar (131301), Blushing Bride (124392), Very Vanilla (106550) Water Colour paper (122959), Venetian Romance DSP (130144)

Ink:  StazOn Black (101406),  Markers in: Blushing Bride (131265), Coastal Cabana & Pistachio Pudding (126856). 

Cool Tools: Bigshot (113439), Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), Victoria Crochet Trim (118481), Very Vintage Designer Buttons (129327), Twine - Sale-A-Bration Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack (133522), Pearls (119247), Blender Pens (102845).

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA  

A Reason To Smile Class

I was lucky enough to get the Reason To Smile stamp set FREE from the June Stampin' Up! promotion. You could get this set FREE too if you order $125 worth of product during June - there is still time! Email me your order at ftaraineri@bigpond.com or call me on 0411113530.

I was playing with the set and found myself using Melon Mambo and decided it would be nice to do a class using the stamp set.  I found the images quite a challenge when it came to designs but I ended up with 5 different styles.  There are many more options with this pretty set, these are just a few.

A Reason To Smile Class

Here is each one close up with the techniques used:

Card 1 - Bigshot, Framelits, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Water Colouring, Punches.

Card 2 - Bigshot, Edgelits,Water Colouring & Punches

Card 3 - Bigshot, Bigz Scallop Square Duo Die, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Paper Piecing, Punches and Glitter.

Card 4 -  Using Melon Mambo Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Punches, Emboss Resist.

Card 5- Two Step Stamping & Punches.

Stamp Set: A Reason To Smile, Sincere Salutations, Tiny Tags.
Paper:  Confetti White, Melon Mambo, Regal Rose, Brights Patterned DSP Stack, First Edition DSP.
Ink: Melon Mambo, Regal Rose, Early Espresso, Old Olive, VersaMark.

Ribbon: Melon Mambo 1/2 " Scallop Dots Ribbon,  Saleabration Organdy Ribbon.

Cool Tools:  Bigshot, Finial Press, Adorning Accents & Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folders, Framelits Labels Collection, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Large oval punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Bigz Scallop Square Duo Die, Dazzling Diamonds, Pearls, Dimensionals, Melon Mambo Embossing Powder. 

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA 

Stampin' Up! Mother's Day Apothecary Art

With Mother's day not far away here in Australia, I thought I had better get a move on and make a card for my Mum.  Today I was playing with my watercolour crayons and my favourite card stock - Confetti White.  I have heard rumours this may be retiring here as it is definitely retiring in the USA.  I love the confetti white and confetti cream papers for that old world feel and because they are quite a heavy card stock.   I also used some of the Attic Boutique DSP.

May is Paper party month - so grab 3 packs of DSP and get one for free. This DSP is included in the Paper Party Promotion so why not grab a few packs!

 Attic Boutique paper has some lovely soft colours that are perfect for that feminine floral card.  I had not tried out the Apothecary Art stamp set yet as I had so many new toys to get through.  Oh isn't it lovely - and so versatile.  You could stamp just about anything in that panel or even hand write a lovely sentiment. (My handwriting is pretty bad so I think I will stick to stamps!)

Mother's Day Apothecary Art & Attic Boutique Card

 I'm off to get started on my swaps for convention - only 26 days till I am in Stampin' Up! heaven!

Stamp Set: Apothecary Art, Teeny Tiny Sentiments.
Paper: Confetti White, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Crumb Cake, Attic Boutique DSP.  
Ink: Early Espresso, Subtles - Watercolour Wonder Crayons.

Ribbon: Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Antique brad.

Cool Tools:  Bigshot, Labels Collection Framelit Dies, 

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA 

Stampin' Up! Beautiful Season Card

When I first saw this stamp I was not overly impressed.  Being a bird stamp I was shocked at my reaction - I love a good bird stamp!   But after attending stamp club and actually using the stamp I fell in love with it.  It looks great when it is water coloured.  And the vintage look goes perfectly with this little birdy.

Cherry cobbler cardstock with a touch of Mocha Morning Specialty paper, an antique brad and some cherry cobbler seam binding ribbon all combine to give this card a vintage look.  The little berries have been highlighted with a cherry cobbler pen & crystal effects to give them a shiny look. 

Stamp Sets: Beautiful Season
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Soft suede, Water Colour paper, Mocha Morning Specialty paper.
Ink: StayzOn Black.
Cool Tools: Crystal Effects, Cherry Cobbler marker, Water Colour Wonder Crayons - Regals, Antique Brad.

Ribbon: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon.

 

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA

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