Blossom Designs

Male Card

It is my dad's birthday next week and I wanted to make a card for him.  Now, my problem is that I don't own a 'male' type stamp set from Stampin' Up! - unless you count Crab & Co or Unfrogettable.  Yes, I guess I could have used them and made a fun card but I wanted something more sophisticated.  I guess I will have to invest in more SU! stamps (oh no!!).  LOL

Anyway, I had to partly take my SU! hat off and I turned to my next favourite company Papertrey Ink.  If you remember back to February, I won the PTI competition to be the PTI Apprentice.  The stamps were released in April and this is one of them.  Can you believe that it has taken me this long to crack open the box!!  Mind you, the first delivery from the States went AWOL (it is somewhere in post land) so poor Nichole kindly sent me another package (which I got).

Ok, so I opened up the box - now what?!  My mind went blank - zippo!  So, I turned to the PTI team for inspiration. I looked at Taylor's blog and found exactly what I was looking for!  Hooray!!  So this card is totally a Taylored Expressioncreation.  Obviously Taylor's card looks much, much better than mine but I learned how to 'colour' today which I am so pleased with.  Normally my colouring is rubbish but I have impressed myself today.

Here is my colouring up close.  Better than my 'usual' colouring but I still have lots to learn!  You can see the outline around the whole of the tree I did in 'going gray' crayon.  I know that the 'Copic' markers are the ants pants at the moment in the USA or is that in the stamping industry? but I don't own any and I'm not sure I will (in the foreseeable future) so I used my SU! markers and crayons.

Everything on the card (except the stamps) are SU!

Hope my dad likes his birthday card and it puts a smile on his face.  He is still in pain from his operation (over a week ago) and his huge bruise is just starting to fade so hopefully he will be back to his normal self soon.  I guess after having 6 stents put in, you are bound to be sore!!

Happy Crafting,

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Supplies
Stamps: PTI - Father Knows Best.
Ink: Versafine - Vintage Sepia.
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Brocade Background DSP.
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Old Olive Brads.

Wallet

I had a great child free day today but I didn't get to stamp until late tonight!  I know that father's day isn't until September (in Australia) but it will be on the 15th June in the UK - you see, my husband is British!

So I decided to make something for him!
What do you think?  I got the idea from Nichole Heady - what a talented lady she is! Unfortunately, I don't have a sewing machine so I used my white gel pen to make the stitching effect.

Here is the inside of the wallet.  As you can see you can fit a credit card in the pocket.  I will go out and get Rob a music gift card.  I'm now thinking that after taking this photo, I might put a photograph of Oliver on the left side (behind some acetate) to make it look like a real wallet and most dad's have a photo of their children in their wallet.

I also made the pattern paper for the inside of the wallet, where all the money goes!! LOL  I ended up using my Papertry Ink, Borders & corners (square) set in Chocolate Chip, More Mustard and Creamy Caramel.

I am so impressed with myself for making this.  I was planning on making one for MY dad come September.  I think I will be making more of these if anyone wants one.  Some of my non-crafting friends would love to give their dad's this!

TIP: I used very vanilla cardstock for the inside of the wallet because I didn't have any patterned paper to match (I like things to match you see!) - this makes the wallet very sturdy but it also makes it hard to close so if you are going to be sending this in the post, I would use patterned paper not cardstock.

Happy Crafting,

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Supplies
Stamps: Occasional Greetings
Ink: More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel.
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, More Mustard.
Accessories: Always Artichoke 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Corner Rounder Punch

PTI Anniversary Set......

........has finally arrived.  WOO HOO!!!  They are lovely!  I have seen the DT projects using the set and have loved them so I have been anxiously waiting for mine to arrive.  Unfortunately, my Father Knows Best set still haven't made their way here.  Boo hoo!

For anyone who doesn't know about Papertrey Ink or how to earn their anniversary set, read on.

If there is one thing we value above all others, it's our customers.  We understand that you
are the key to our success, therefore we are committed to providing the best quality and
service possible and you have noticed.  We have been overwhelmed with the positive
response we have received and would like to show our appreciation by offering this new
program called "Come Grow with Us." This program is designed to reward our most loyal
customers.  It is very difficult to express the gratitude that we feel, but hopefully this will be a
good start!

   

Here's how it works:
1) Purchase 12 unique stamp sets between February 15, 2008 and 11:59 pm on
February 14, 2009 EST and receive our Anniversary Stamp Set FREE.
2) That's all there is to it! 

With our regular releases the 15th of every month as well as some special releases we
have planned throughout the year, you will have plenty of unique and versatile acrylic
stamp sets to choose from.  So we would be honored if you would "Come Grow with Us"!

Trust me, it will not be hard to purchase 12 different sets!  Go and visit the Papertrey Ink website - I know you will love it!

Happy Crafting,

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Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #44

I'm a little late posting this card.  I actually finished it on Friday night, just as our visitors arrived.  I didn't get to photograph it then we went out to a local zoo on Saturday and were gone for most of the day.  A day at the zoo with a 3 year old!! - what can I say!  I was too tired to turn the PC on when we got home, although I did end up taking the photos - woo hoo!

It has been a while since I used this colour combo and I couldn't seem to put the DP back in the box - it seemed to be calling my name!  LOL

Can you see in this photo the sparkle??  I used my versamark pad with my stamps along with the 'heat & stick powder', then I used the 'dazzling diamonds' glitter on top!

Give this sketch a go!

Happy Crafting,

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Papertrey Ink Release Party!

I was all set - I gave orders to my husband to wake me up when he went to work at 5:30am.  This morning when he 'rang' to wake me up, he said he didn't want to wake that early!  He didn't quite understand what was happening with the release other wise he would have woken me up!  Bless him!

So I missed the most of the party but there was still a few people online when I logged in.  I hope everyone had a good time and got your orders in.  So what did you order?  I will have to order the paper as it is so nice and will go very nicely with my 'Father Knows Best' set.  I soooo have to try out Nichole's Wallet card - did you like it?

For those that have no idea what I am talking about (LOL) check out the Papertrey Ink website.  The 15th of every month Papertrey Ink release stamps and have now branched out to include cardstock, ribbon, ink and patterned paper - all in matching colours.  If you love your SU! colours, you will love the PTI colours.

I also wanted to say a huge 'Thank You' to Nichole & the PTI gang for this opportunity of a life time.  Thank you to all of you who have looked at my blog and left so many lovely comments.

Happy Crafting,

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I've been featured !!

Oh My Goodness !!!

This is the card I whipped up for Nichole last night for her blog today.  She emailed me yesterday to let me know and to ask me some questions which she also posted.  Can you tell how excited I am about a card I made being on Nichole's blog !!!

The 2 images and sentiment are part of the set of 19 stamps.  The set that Nichole sent me haven't arrived yet although the post lady came yesterday morning to deliver a package, it was a birthday gift for me from my friend Alison - thanks Al.  So without the stamps to use, I printed the pdf file Nichole sent to me onto copy paper to see what they all looked like and I used my nestabilites to cut them out !!

I actually sent Nichole a card yesterday morning and I cannot believe that I forgot to photograph it !! Arghhh.  I was really proud of it but was in such a rush to send it, I quickly sealed the envelope before taking a photo.  I have asked Nichole to photograph it for me and send me a copy.

Nichole is such a lovely person even though I didn't meet her in person.  I wonder if she needs an assistant ??  LOL 

So by now you should know that the stamp set is called "Father Knows Best".  I cannot believe that in my ramblings to Nichole she managed to produced such a lovely set.  She is one VERY TALENTED LADY !!  But you all know that !!!

Hapy Crafting,

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Supplies
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Father Knows Best, Polka Dot Basics.
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black.
Paper: SU! - Whisper White, Basic Black.
Accessories: SU! Black Gingham Ribbon, Square Nestabilities, Corner Rounder Punch.

PTI Countdown

Today being the 10th, marks the start of the 5 day countdown Papertrey Ink have for their new stamps released on the 15th of every month.  I say stamps but there is so much more.  PTI have introduced cardstock, ribbon and ink too.  It all coordinates and I LOVE everything to coordinate when making my cards.  Check out Nichole's blog HERE for her projects and in turn she will point you to the PTI Design Team blogs for their projects using the to-be-released stamps.  Today is Alli Miles - "Garden Of Life" so be sure to have a look at Nichole's blog to see what she created - it is something more than just a card !!

Nichole has posted MY stamps to me but as it takes a few weeks for delivery, I'm not sure when they will arrive so I can see them in the flesh (so to speak) and hopefully make something with them.  How exciting !!

Happy Crafting,

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Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #40

I finally got around the creating today.  I had no idea what colours I wanted to use so I went over to SCS Tuesday's Colour Challenge which was to use SU! Kraft, Sage Shadow & Orchid Opulence.

I also got to use my prima flowers.  I haven't bought them out in a while.  Can you see the ribbon ??  It is 1/4" whisper white......really it is !!  I just coloured it with my orchid opulence marker.  The background stamp is 'Petals' jumbo wheel stamped in versamark ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I had to emboss it because I think my son has hidden my large versamark ink pad and I only had the very small one to ink up the wheel which didn't turn out the way I'd hoped, so I quickly whipped out my embossing powder and sprinkled it on.  Now, where to look to find my ink pad !! LOL

Here is Beate's sketch.

Happy Crafting,

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Papertrey Ink Apprentice - update

Just to let you know that I have been in contact with Nichole Heady of Papertrey Ink.

I gave Nichole some suggestions of stamps and she has interrupted them and put them on paper.  I have just been sent the final images and I am really, really pleased.  Nichole is a very talented lady - I'm sure you already know that !!

Tonight is this months release for PTI so come tomorrow (for me), I will be able to purchase all the fabulous stamps from the designers.  Check out Nichole's blog for the countdown to this release.  There are some great tutorials with links to the designers tutorials.

Happy Crafting,

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Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #38

Woo Hoo.....it's Friday, which means it is sketch challenge time.

What do you think of my card - it is a little dark for me but I am happy with the end result.

I decided not to use an image on the white cardstock but instead I used a sentiment. I'm a little short on sentiment stamps (at the moment *wink*) so I didn't really have anything that was more than 2 lines which would have fit perfectly. Oh well, I will have to do something about that won't I ?? LOL

Here is Beate's sketch.

Thanks Beate !!

Happy Crafting,

Supplies
Stamps: SU! - Welcoming Words, Papertrey Ink - Faux Ribbon.
Ink: SU! - Bravo Burgundy, Adirondack - Cranberry.
Paper: Basic Grey, SU! - Bravo Burgundy.
Accessories: SU! - Hodgepodge, White Ribbon coloured with Bravo Burgundy Marker.

Acetate Card

I saw Nichole's acetate matchbook card on her blog HERE and just had to make one. It seems to be the week for first's for me as I have never made a matchbook type card before.

I followed Nichole's tutorial - give it a go.

Can you see (if you look carefully) the scalloped edge of the acetate. The papers are from K&Co Hannah series. I have the 6x6 pad.

Here is view from the top. You can see the white cardstock folded back while it is held in place with 3 brads. I think I will also try to make this with cardstock but using contracting colours instead of the acetate. I'm curious to see what it would look like now.

The 'Happy Birthday' senitment is from Papertrey Ink.

Happy Crafting,

K.

Supplies

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Paper Tray.

Ink: Adirondack - Lettuce

Paper: Acetate, White cardstock, K&CO - Hannah.

Accessories: Olive Organza Ribbon, SU! brads

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #37

I finally finished my card for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge !! PHEW !

It is also my very first acetate card - can you believe that !! I also finally got to use my SU! hodgepodge.

Happy Crafting,
K.

Supplies
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Women Of Life.
Ink: SU! - Really Rust.
Paper: SU! DP - Fall Flowers, SU! - Really Rust, Mellow Moss, Whisper White.
Accessories: SU! Hodgepodge.

Women Of Life

it is sketch challenge day over at SCS and I haven't done this challenge in a couple of weeks so I thought it was about time to start.

Here is the sketch we needed to follow.

I turned the sketch on it's side as I really wanted to use this stamp set. This time I used 'Women Of Life' stamp set from Papertrey Ink.  It was designed by Melissa Bickford - check out her blog HERE.

Unfortunately, you cannot see that I used crystal lacquer on the centre of the flower.  I did use come 'bling' though !!

Happy Crafting,
K.

Supplies
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Women Of Life.
Ink: SU! Pumpkin Pie, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Versafine - Onyx Black.
Paper: SU! - Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White.
Accessories: SU! Pumpkin Pie Brad, Bazzil flowers - Orange, Green

Little One

I have taken a few photo's of this card and I cannot get the colour right !! I took one again this morning and it seems to be better.

I received my new Papertrey Ink stamps that I ordered.  This set is called "Just Hatched". Can you see the Polka Dots in the background .....they are another set released by Papertrey Ink.  I should have made this in pink as our friends had a baby girl a few weeks ago and I still haven't made a card - I'm terrible.

Just a close up of the beautiful stamp.  All the stamps from Papertrey Ink are acrylic so you can see exactly where you are stamping unlike the wood stamps.

Happy Crafting,
K.

Supplies
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Just Hatched, Polka Dots Basic.
Ink: SU! - Tempting Turquoise, Stazon White.
Paper: SU! - Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, SU! DP - Petals & Paisleys.
Accessories: White Organza Ribbon, Nestabilities - standard & scallop.

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #36

Today is sketch challenge from Beate. Yay !!

I had so much fun with this one - can you tell.  My motivation has come back.  I really haven't felt like stamping this week.

I used my white gel pen for the stitching effect.  Godd thing is if your cannot do straight lines (my hand is up), it doesn't matter as it just adds to the effect.

I also used the same colour combination as the other day - SU! Cameo Coral, Summer Sun and Ruby Red.  Can you tell I'm liking this colour combo ?? LOL

• Here is a close up of the stitching with my Papertrey Ink flower and text.

I also did some paper peircing in the top corners.

This is Beate's Sketch - give it a go.

Supplies
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Beautiful Blooms.
Paper: SU! Cameo Coral, Summer Sun, Ruby Red.
Ink: SU! Cameo Coral, Summer Sun, Ruby Red.
Accessories: White Gel Pen.

Happy Crafting,

K.

Jen's Sketch For You To Try - 17th Feb 08

HEALTH WARNING - you may need to put on your sunglasses. LOL


I decided to have a play with PTI stamps, the borders and corners set to use as a background. How did I do ??

Yes, this card is growing on me, maybe it is the brightness ?

The stitching flower effect is actually rub-ons !! Yes, rub-ons. I love my flowers although I didn't use my primas.


Here is Jen's sketch.

Papertrey Ink Release Party !!

Did anyone get to the Papertrey Ink Release Party last night ??? I am up super early this morning to order but the forum seems to have suffered a meltdown !! There is just too many of us PTI fans (stalkers!!) for the server to cope with. LOL Looking at the website, they have released 5 new stamp sets, plus ribbon, paper, ink, a special box and if you register with their forum by the 22nd February, you will be entered into their competition to win ALL the stamps released for the next YEAR !! Yes, a year's worth of free stamps. OMG - how good is that !! If you haven't already, check out Nichole's blog for more information.

Well, I am off to get Oliver ready for nursery.

Happy Crafting,
K.

Celebrate Today Mother

Today's challenge over at SCS is 'Colour Combination'. The colours we were to use: SU! - Tempting Turquoise, Kraft & Green Galore.

I wanted to use my Papertrey Ink stamps as each month they release new stamps and you can enter their competition to be one of their 'Guest Star Stamper'. The message stamps was one of last months release so I thought I would give the competition a go. I also used the lovely Spiral Bouquet set.

I am really really happy with how this card turned out. Better than I had imagined. I think I might give this to Rob to give to his mother for mother's day here in the UK.

Happy Crafting,
K.

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Spiral Bouquet, Mixed Messages.
Ink: SU! - Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Versamark.
Paper: SU! - Kraft, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Basic Black.
Accessories: SU! - 1/4" Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon, Brads.

Papertrey Ink Apprentice

I'm sure most of you know Papertrey Ink and the fabulous stamps they release each month. Nichole Heady, one of the ladies behind Papertrey Ink has a blog in which she gives us great sneak peaks of the new sets from the 10th of each month up until release day (15th). Nichole also has some great tutorials so go and check out her blog. You won't regret it.

A couple of days ago, Nichole posted THIS - a contest for a Papertrey Apprentice:

---> The winner will get to assist me in designing a stamp set which will be released during our April 15th, 2008 debut. We will have a concept meeting via phone or email, to discuss what types of things you would like included in the set, the theme of the images, or even any fonts you would like to see used.
---> I will then design the set according to your specifications. You will be the FIRST to see the rough drafts & final copies! You will be involved in every step of the process!
--->Your name will be included in the promotion & packaging of the stamp set!
--->You will receive the first copy of the set, hot off the presses, before anyone else!
Leave a comment on today's post welcoming the new girls and you will be eligible to win!
The contest will close at 12pm (EST) on Monday (02/04/08)
and the winner will be chosen via the Random Number Generator. I will announce the winner here on Monday night. Best of luck to all! I am looking forward to collaborating with one of you very soon!

Guess what ??.......... I WON !!! OMG, I won something. See Nichole's post HERE. I am so excited and very nervous as I do not know what is in store for me. It can only make me a better crafter, right ?? I know that Nichole will be doing most of the work and I guess I will have my input but my name will be associated with this stamp set. I am on cloud 9. Even better, the stamps will be released in April - just days before my birthday. Who could have asked for a better birthday present - not me !! LOL

Thank you again Nichole, Julie & Jane for a fantastic opportunity.

Happy Crafting,
K.

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #30

This is Beate's sketch for this weekend's challenge.


Here is my card. It has taken me nearly all day to complete. This wasn't helped by having a 3 year old under my feet (who is now having a sleep !) and clearing out the spare room for Oliver to use. Then there was the decision of what stamps to use.

Anyway, I decided on using Papertrey Ink - Piece Of Cake set. I also used the same Basic Grey paper I used in Jen's sketch challenge and my Nestabilities (where would I be without them ???).

Hope you like it.

Hapy Crafting.

K.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Piece Of Cake.

Ink: SU! - Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Adirondack - Denim.

Paper: White, SU! - Night of Navy, Basic Grey - Skate Shoppe, Bazzil Cardstock.

Accessories: White Gel Pen, Clear Gems, Circle Nestabilities.

Jen's Sketch For You To Try

I have finally been able to complete at least one of the challenges this weekend. Not because I haven't had time, but I am STILL getting over my illness - boy, this is taking forever. Thanks Kylie for your well wishes.

Anyway, here is my card for Jen's Sketch For You To Try.

I decided to go through my papers to see what I had stashed away. As I love Basic Grey and I haven't used them in a while, I thought it was about time this paper saw the light of day !!

The stamp in from Papertrey Ink - Spiral Bouquet set. I used my nestabilities and if you look closely, I also embossed the white card with the stamped image.

I hope you like it.

Happy Crafting.
K.

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink -Spiral Bouquet.
Ink: SU! - Certainly Celery, Old Olive.
Paper: Bazzill cardstock, Basic Grey -Skate Shoppe.
Accessories: Certainly Celery Organdy Ribbon, Square Nestabilities

Pirate Oliver

Sometimes I am so stupid......Trajan Monogram and Ambassador Monogram are Papertrey Inks stamps of the month. They also have a special Borders & Corners set too but I already have the original set.


Yes, I have made another box as I love these. Quick and easy to make. You could make one for each child as a party bag with each child's initial - I have stamped "O" for my little boy Oliver.


This was a bit of fun for me to make. Even Oliver had a go at stamping which luckily you cannot see as it is under the scalloped edge of the flap.

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Trajan Monogram, Borders & Corners - Oval), SU! (Ahoy Matey), SU! (Mateys Map - Jumbo Wheel).
Ink: SU! Certainly Celery, Only Orange, Glorious Green, Close to Cocoa,.
Paper: Bazzill cardstock, White cardstock.
Accessories: Orange Organza Ribbon.

K.

My To-Do List

I have been wanting to make myself a "To-Do List" for a while now but just haven't been able to find the time. I also wanted to use my Big Deal alphabet set from SU!

Can you tell I like PINK !?!?!?


Here is a close up of the lovely Spiral Bouquet stamps from Papertrey Ink. You know how much I love them !



I stamped in each bottom corner in Pretty In Pink (SU!) for a sublte look and this way you will be able to see what you have written.

I decided to attach a few ribbons (too many??? - some would say 'no'!). I only have organza ribbon but alas after taking this photo I found more ribbon from papermania.

Hope you like it.

Supplies:
Stamps: SU! Big Deal Alphabet, Papertrey Ink (Spiral Bouquet)
Ink: All SU! Pretty In Pink, Real Red, Lovely Lilac, Temptin Truquoise, Green Galore & Only Orange.
Paper: White paper.
Accessories: Organza Ribbon, Rik Rak, Satin Ribbon.

I printed the pink colulmns on the PC and while I stamped on the same paper (photocopy), I will stamp again on heavy cardstock cut to 8 1/4" x 1 3/4" and leave this on top. This way, I will only have to stamp my template once then every page underneath will just have the columns. With each of the column pages I will perferate 1 3/4" from the top so I can easily tear the page once my list is complete.

K.

...yet another box

Papertry Ink release new stamps on the 15th of every month. Then they give you the opportunity to be the 'Guest Star Stamper' for a month (until the next release).

Anyway, this is my effort using their "Sprial Bouquet" set. The stamps in this set are absolutley gorgeous.

Hope you like it.















K.

Christmas Gifts

I have been busy today making more boxes!!

Oliver is going to give them to the ladies at his nursery once I fill them with chocolates of course. The yellow one is for Vanessa, the manager for his room as she will be going on maternity leave Christmas Eve. I haven't thought about what to put in the box yet - will go and have a look at the shops.


I used Papertry Inks Snowflake Serenade stamps. I used my versamark ink and clear embossing powder.


This is the one for Vanessa. The clothes line stamp is SU! Wash Day jumbo wheel.


I again used Papertrey Ink Snowflake Serenade along with my nestabilities.















Supplies: Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Snowflake Serenade), HOTP (Swirls), SU! (Wash Day Jumbo Wheel). Paper: Bazzill cardstock, SU! Certainly Celery. Accessories: Organza Ribbon, Satin Ribbon, Nestabilities (circle).

K.

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.

K.

Box

For those of you that don't know or have never heard of Papertrey Ink's Nichole Heady - where have you been!! Check out her blog HERE. I highly recommend you do. She is a very talented lady !! Anyway, this project is from Nichole's blog. I first made this box without any embelishments and boy was it boring !! I decided to use my corner rounder punch to make the

scalloped edge at the top of the box and also for the handle. I punched two holes to feed the ribbon throught and tie at the sides.



I stamped the flower twice, once on the cream card and again on orange card and cut it out. I put 3D foam on the back and placed in on top of the original image.


Here you can see the 3D image.











Supplies: Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Beautiful Blooms, Borders & Corners {square}). Ink: SU! (Creamy Caramel, Really Rust), Adirondak (Cranberry). Paper: Bazzill cardstock. Accessories: Gold Brad.

K.

Wedding

Our friends Roger and Wendy are getting married tomorrow in Manchester and this is the card I made for them.

We are driving up early tomorrow then we will get ready at the hotel where the ceremony will take place.

Supplies: Stamp: Anita's Bride & Groom. Ink: Brilliance Dew Drop (Pearlescent Lavender). Accessories: Papermania White flower, Lilac Organza Ribbon, Holographic Embossing Powder, Lilac Watercolour Pencil.

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).

80th

My friend Alison asked me to make a card for her as it is her mum's 8oth birthday soon. She wanted me to use a photo of herself and her twin sister Tracy.

This is my first use of my new Papertrey Ink stamps and even though the photo takes up most of the card, you can still see how beautiful the flowers look.

Supplies: Stamps: Papertrey Ink 'Beautiful Blooms', 'Borders & Corners (Rectangle). Ink: VersaMagic Dew Drop (Agean Blue), Versafine (Vitnage Sepia). Accessories: Photo, Light Blue Organza Ribbon.