Blossom Designs

Birthday Gift & Card

I have a friends birthday coming up next month and thought of a nice gift set for her (can't giveaway WHO it is!).  The notebook is for her thoughts or to just write things down during the day.  I even managed to accessorise the pen!  I also made the matching card.

I've wanted to cover a notebook for ages but have been trying to find the right size.  I ended up finding one yesterday while out and bought 10 of them!! The pen was an after thought so that is why I haven't attached it to the notebook.  NOTE: remember for next time.  I have used Basic Grey paper along with SU! cardstock (Sahara Sand & Chocolate Chip) and the lovely 5/8" grosgrain ribbon in Chocolate Chip.  The letter "n" is from the Big Deal Alphabet set.  I used my nestabilities to cut out the circles in Sahara Sand and Basic Grey paper.  I covered the chipboard flower in Chocolate Chip cardstock and used my white gel pen for the dots.

Here is the matching card.  It's really strange that I haven't done this before but I usually only make a card and then buy a gift.  I am really pleased with how the card and the notebook have turned out.  I will be doing more in the future.  Watch this space!  LOL

I've added this photo as you can see the sparkle better.  I used my gelly roll pen to outline the letter "n" and on the Basic Grey paper.

Happy Crafting,

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Jen's Sketch For You To Try - 26th April 2008

Yippee!  It is Sunday afternoon and I have finally managed to do Jen's SFYTT.  When I was out Friday with Sally, we also visited a craft shop we have both attended classes at.  They are closing down and while a lot of stuff has already been sold, there was still lots of 12x12 papers left.  I LOVE Basic Grey so I just had to buy some at 50% off - who could pass up the opportunity! LOL

I also got out my Polka Dots Basics from Papertrey Ink as the Basic Grey paper isn't doubled sided, I needed something to go with it so I stamped in Bravo Burgundy on Barely Banana.  The ribbon is Very Vanilla.

I got out my favourite nestabilities to layer the stamped image on.  I used the Blooming With Happiness (now retired) set and coloured it in with my SU! markers.  Can you see the sparkle?  I added some diamond stickles to the flowers.  Do you like it?

Here is Jen's sketch - give it a go!

Happy Crafting,

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SCS Treat Box

SCS have a great tutorial for this treat box. While the turtorial used 2 patterned papers, I only used 1 and on the blank side on the outside, I used my Papertrey Ink Beautiful Blooms stamps (how I love these). Check out Papertrey Ink HERE.

I did not have any idea where I was going with this project but I knew I just had to use the Basic Grey paper.



I am really pleased with the end result.


Now to fill it with CHOCOLATES !!! There goes my diet ! LOL

Supplies: Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Beautiful Blooms). Ink: SU! (Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Old Olive). Paper: Bazzill cardstock, Basic Grey (Urban Couture). Accessories: Yellow Satin Ribbin, Yellow Eyelets.

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One More

Here is another sample. I got the sketch from Amy Westerman (check out her blog). I changed the sketch slightly and only added the sentiment and not the image, mainly because I am on my out the door to my keep fit class and my christmas stamps haven't come out of their box yet. I will grab some when I get home tonight and hopefully post another sample.

Supplies: Stamps: Crafter's Companion. Ink: Versafine (Black). Paper: Bazzill cardstock, Basic Grey (Fruitcake). Accessories: Red Organza Ribbon, Rectangle Nestabilities, White Gel Pen.

Christmas Cards

I started on some Christmas cards last night using my nestabilities (first time I have used them). I wanted to create a couple of designs to see which one I like the best and then start on making them up to send out this year.

Supplies: Stamps: Crafter's Companion, Stampendous - Perfectly Clear Stamps (Retro Border). Ink: Versafine (Black). Paper: Bazzill cardstock, Basic Grey (Fruitcake). Accessories: Red Organza Ribbon, Red Gem Stones, White Gel Pen, Square Nestabilities.

Happy Birthday

I have so wanted to make one of these Criss Cross Cards and wasn't sure I would be able to before we leave for our holiday. I MADE TIME!!! I am so pleased with the result. I love the apple green it is so calming to me.


Supplies: Stamps: HOTP (QVC UK kit), Anita's scribble flower. Ink: Vaersafine (Vintage Sepia), Brilliance Dew Drop (Coffee Bean). Paper: Bazzill cardstock, Wild Asparagus (Adorable Stripe/Light Blue). Accessories: Light Yellow Organza Ribbon.

DCM Challenge - Big & Little

Today's DCM challenge is 'big and little'.

Straight on to our Little Extra challenge for this week then:
Big & Little We'd like you to use items in pairs of Big and Little - so you need to have both sizes on your card ie big & little buttons, big & little die cuts, big & little hearts, big & little circles etc The theme of your card can be whatever you like this time, so that's nice of us, isn't it?

I used big and little pearl brads on this challenge.

Supplies: Stamps: Papertrey Ink: (Borders & Corners - OVAL). Ink: Versafine (Vintage Sepia). Paper: Bazzill, Basic Grey (Urban Coture). Accessories: Bazzill Wings Bitty Blossoms (flowers) in Teal OP & Apple Green, Papermania Pearl Brads (Green), Papermania button (yellow).

Mini Book

This is another creation from a class I attended. It is made with mount board and covered with 'Basic Grey' papers.