Thursday, 27 June 2013

Quick Stampin' Up! Birthday Card

Here is a quick card using up some scraps on my desk & a little sneak peek!  I was demonstrating how to use ink in your embossing folder at a class last week & was left with a Daffodil Delight chevron embossed piece of card stock.  I like the look of Basic Grey & Daffodil Delight so made a little card 10cm x 10cm.  I used a new stamp set called Label Love & the new coordinating punch called Artisan Label Punch.    Only 4 days to go until you can order this set for yourself.




Stamp Sets:  Label Love (130619)
Paper:  Whisper White(106549), Basic Grey(121689), Daffodil Delight(121680)
Ink:  Daffodil Delight(126944), Basic Grey(126981)
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Chevron EF (127749), Artisan Label Punch(130920), Basic Grey 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon(126879)

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA  

Sunday, 23 June 2013

Stampin' Up! Secret Garden Flower Wallet Featuring 2013-2014 In Colours



I recently held a class where we made a card wallet & created 4 matching cards & envelopes.  We used the Secret Garden Framelits combined with some of the new 2013-2014 In Colours.  If you are wanting to save 15% off this bundle, you have only one week left to purchase the Secret Garden set in a Bundle (131099 clear, 131100 Wood).  They are only available in the new catalogue individually.  This goes for all the bundles in the mini catalogue that ends 30th June.   

I am currently working on a PDF file for this class for those that are interested in the class for themselves.  

The Card folder is made from an A4 piece of cardstock, scored to create a holder for the cards. FOr this project I used Wisteria Wonder as the folder base & used the Quatrefancy Specialty DSP window sheet on top of Strawberry Slush.  We also got to make some clay flowers using the new Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Moulds. 


Secret Garden In Colour Flower Wallet.

For the cards I chose Pistachio Pudding (2013-2014 In Colour) as the card base & we used the new Modern Mosaic( New catty sneak peek) & the Honeycomb embossing folders.  As I could only use preorder items I could not get my hands on any In Colour Ribbon so I made do with the retiring Wisteria Wonder Ruffled ribbon.

In Colour Flower Cards & Inside the Wallet

Stamp Sets:  Secret Garden (129144), Pop Up Posies Designer Kit (Just for You Stamp 131395), Various Sentiment stamps.  
Paper:  Whisper White (106549), Garden Green (108605), Strawberry Slush(1131300), Pistachio Pudding(131299), Brights DSP Stack- Daffodil Delight (130134), Quatrefancy Specialty DSP (130141)
Ink:  Daffodil Delight (126944), Strawberry Slush(131178), Crisp Cantaloupe(131176), Wisteria Wonder (126985), Garden Green (126973).
Cool Tools: Bigshot, Honeycomb EF(129378), Modern Mosaic EF(129984)Tea Lace Paper Doilies (129399), Ovals Collection Framelits(129381), Secret Garden Framelits(129372), Wisteria WOnder Ruffled Ribbon(122973 Retiring), 5/8" Organza ribbon(114319), Bitty Butterfly Punch(129406),  Glue Dots(103683), Dimensionals(104430), Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds (131272), Simply Pressed Clay(130685), Crystal Effects(101055),7/8" Scallop Circle Punch(129404).


Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA  

Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue 2013-2014 Sneak Peak Tag A Bag Box & Birthday Card

Whilst at the Stampin' Up! Convention a few weeks ago, I got to create a few Make & Takes.  I wasn't feeling all to well that day so I partially created some of them & the rest I left for when I got home.  A few days ago I got out my Make & Takes & finished a few off.  I love the new colours, particularly the new In Colours so I tried to make a coordinating birthday card for the box we created.

Here is the box we created at convention(I actually made mine at home as I wanted it to get home in one piece).  It was made using the new Tag A Bag Gift boxes.  The coordinating colours of Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White & Crisp Cantaloupe.  All tied together with a Summer Starfruit stitched satin ribbon.  Feathers are the trend right now so I have created those with some paper snips & some circle & oval punches.  There are 2 new stamp sets used here.  Gorgeous Grunge & Hello Lovely.

Tag a Bag Gift Box

Tag A Bag Gift Box Close Up
 A friend of mine actually helped out with the make & takes at convention so I thought as a surprise for her Birthday I would make her a card using some of my scraps left over from the make & take kits.  I don't have any of the new colours yet so I made do with Pool Party DSP, Calypso Coral & Naturals White cardstock.
Pool Party & Calypso Coral Feather Card

In the next few weeks you will see a few exciting sneak peak projects here, using some lovely items from the New 2013-2014 Annual Catalogue.

Thanks For Looking,
Tricia

Friday, 7 June 2013

Stampin' Up! By The Tide Masculine Birthday Card

I created about 45 swaps for convention & wanted to make a masculine card using By The Tide stamp set.   As it was a swap it had to be super quick to make & relatively simple, without bling, ribbon etc.  This sort of card would make a great beginner class card or a make & take at a party.  My favourite colour at the moment is midnight muse so I based my card around that.

By the Tide Swaps

By The Tide Masculine Card

Stamp Sets:  By The Tide (129120) Petite Pairs (122497)
Paper:  Naturals White (129588), Midnight Muse (127546), Crumb Cake(121685)
Ink:  Midnight Muse (126860)
Cool Tools: 1 1/4" Square Punch (119865 Retiring), 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch (127811), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), Fancy Fan Embossing Folder (127751), Linen Thread (104199)

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA  

Thursday, 30 May 2013

Stampin' Up! Retirement List - what you need to know.




Stampin' Up! Retirement list goes live tomorrow.  Oh how I wish I could join this retired stamp! 

Well it has come to that time of the year where we have to say goodbye to some much loved products & stamp sets to make way for some new exciting ones!    I was lucky enough to get my own copy of the New 2013-2014 Annual Catalogue at convention last week & it all loveliness.  There are lots of new products and exciting new ranges to fall in love with.  I cant wait to start ordering but first I need to focus on my list of wants/needs from the current catalogue.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

  • Check back here tomorrow to see the retirement list and have your printer or current catalogue ready to check off what is going to work out your must have items.  TIP: I always print out the list so I have a copy handy. 
  • Many items go on sale & are offered at a discounted price.
  • ** Remember as always, the products sell out quickly, & once sold out they are gone forever! 

I have a workshop order ready to go so you can order via my online store  & type in hostess code 3W3RBBP2 or you can call or email through your order & I will add it to this workshop.

As a special treat to my customers (Australian residents only) I will be offering a prize.  Any orders (It can be retiring product or current product or a mixture of both) placed through this code will go into the draw to win a $20 Voucher to use at one of my classes or on any current SU product.

Happy shopping & see you here tomorrow!

Tuesday, 30 April 2013

This & That

Introducing Stampin' Ups new product line... This & That!  Available from May 1st - May 31st.  



This journal & matching products are designed for project life or smash book memory keeping.  
This & That debuts in the 2013 -2014 Annual catalogue, but Stampin' Up! are giving you the opportunity to get in early.  Starting May 1st, through to May 31st you can get a special bundle with all 5 products for 15% off.   




Here is the PDF document.  Remember if you would like to purchase this or any other Stampin' Up products you can CLICK HERE & jump straight over to my online store.

Thanks for looking,
Tricia

Sunday, 14 April 2013

Razzleberry Splash Birthday Card

I have finally made a card!  Woohoo!  I know it took ages, but that stamp room is still not fully unpacked & I feel a bit like a fish out of water without my usual creative space surrounding me.  The architect designed my desk to high (those that know me understand I am a little height challenged) so I have to get used to standing at my desk to create.

One of my downlines Leanne had a birthday recently & I did promise her a card.  I have been busy preparing the Razzleberry Splash kits we had for Leah's fundraiser way back in February and had a few leftovers to play with.  So, here is my quick creation using the Razzleberry Splash DSP.

Razzleberry Splash Birthday Card

Inside the card
  Now, most of you know Rich Razzleberry is a colour I don't like very much.  I am slowly coming around to it's charms & with Pink Pirouette & Night of Navy I actually quite like it.  All three of these colours are not ones I use very much so am quite happy with myself for going out of my comfort zone.  The DSP in the Razzleberry Splash kit is very scandinavian in style & very feminine (I love scandinavian right now).   This kit would make some great Mother's day cards & my card could easily be adapted to a Mother's day design.

Now that we have online ordering I will try to add the item numbers to my lists making it easier to just click on my shop & order.


Stamp Sets:  Beautiful Birthday (125562), Wishes Your Way (129156)
Paper:  Whisper White (106549), Rich Razzleberry (119981), Night of Navy ( 106577), Pink Pirouette (116203), Razzleberry Splash Kit (126930).
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry (126950) Night Of Navy (126970)
Cool Tools: Pearls, Boho Blossom punch (119858), 1/2" Circle punch (119869), 5 Petal Flower Punch (retired), Scallop TrimBorder punch (118402), Night Of Navy 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126874), Word Window Punch (119857)

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA