Lets Celebrate Birthdays and Babies

A new baby and a birthday makes for a full weekend.

Decided to give the block card a go and see how it turned out. I searched Pinterest for some inspiration and only found a little but enough to get me going. Dawn has a YouTube video that includes the dimensions so with note pad in hand and itube recording I set about creating this little beauty.



















With the baby card sorted next on the list was a birthday for my friends 40th. Using the new Balloons and their framelits, this was well received and looked great posted on her Facebook wall today.

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Fine Feathers or gum leaves.

I prepared these cards for my Stamp A Stack classes this month.

I had not purchased the feathers set, was not convinced I really liked it so I waited, now it's a returning favourite in the current occasions catalogue (download a copy from here) and I had some hostess rewards $ to spend so I bit the bullet and added it to the cart.
Pinterest is alive with a lot of inspiring samples and I fell in love with the emboss resist one I saw from the lovely LeeAnn over at Flowerbug's Inkspot (North Dakota), she even did a video.

So I did what I normally do and tweaked what I loved about the cards I had seen.

Using white emboss your feathers into a 2" strip of WW the width of your card. Using a sponge, sponge over the area to add colour. 

I used - strawberry slush and Crisp Cantelope on a Strawberry Slush base, 

Tangerine Tango with Wild Wasabi (looks like gum leaves) and the other one is Coastal Cabana with Wild Wasabi - Sorry in advance for adding to your wish list. 

Score lines to accentuate the decorative piece using the Simply Scored, you could use your score tool on the trimmer I just really like the lines from the Simply Scored as they are thicker. 

I embossed feathers onto the coloured base cut them out of there for the accent feathers if you stay away from the edge you wouldn't know it. LeeAnn masked the WW off with post notes so her top was one piece - I didn't have post notes big enough hence the 2"strip. 

I'm thinking gum nuts and gum leaves might be a tweak with this lot. 

Below is a list of what you need aside of card and ink because that part will work with what you already have. Oh and I have popped the Big Shot on there but if you don't have one its not to hard to fussy cut these feathers.

Happy stamping. 

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Stamp A Stack, CASE-ing #16

This one meets the challenge for this weeks CASE-ing the Catty challenge. 

CASE-ing the Catty Challenge #16 - New DSP

The challenge is all about NEW DSP.  

They want you to be inspired by a project in the Sale-A-BRATION Catalogue and use some new DSP, or new to you, SU DSP in your project.

Here is my entry. 

Here are some samples from my last Stamp A Stack (SAS). 

What is a Stamp-a-Stack (SAS)?

It is exactly as it sounds - the group get to make a stack of cards in a short amount of time. These are held in my home and will cost $20.

You will make 6 cards, 2 styles - 3 of each one.

You don't need to bring anything and cards are geared to all skill levels. 

Bookings can be made through my SU page http://bagsthatone.stampinup.net 

Class maximum number is 6 people.

(Bring your own adhesive and receive $5 off your next class or SU purchase)

CASE-ing The Catty

How good is this CASE 15 -

This is a wonderful boost to my confidence I must say and i am already planning my entry for the next challenge. DSP is on the radar in particular the new DSP and oh how much do I love it! You know you get that one piece in the pack you just cant cope with cutting up - I have that problem at the moment. 

Lotus Blossom Love

The Lotus Blossom Stamp set is quickly becoming a favourite of mine. 

I was after some quick inspiration so I CASE-ed the catalogue. Although not exactly the same you can see where the inspiration came from - enjoy. 

Did you know there is a whole blog about CASE-ing? I didn't till last week so pop over and have a sticky beak to see what others come up with.

This set can be yours free with a purchase of $90 Au HERE

CTC 15 Challenge CASE-ing the Catty Challenges - a blog that showcases CASE-ing

Guidelines -

Create a new project for the current challenge.

Mention CTC Challenges in your blog post and link back here so others can join in on the fun.  Please ensure that you link up your blog post, not your whole blog.

Mostly SUO (Stampin' Up! ® Only) products (retired or current) to be used in your projects for CTC Challenges.

Have fun and inspire others!

I think I nailed it!

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Using Bermuda Bay ink colour

This one is Rich Razzleberry

  

And Tangello Twist

Here is the inspirational page if you haven't got your own copy of the Sale-a-bration brochure.

So here is the final finished lot - A set of Thank You cards for a friend to hand out to those that are helping her through a difficult time. Her freezer is full and other needs sorted so this was something I thought I could do to help in a small way.

Schools back soon!

Just a quick share - busy week with school going back. The prep is huge and of course I've left it till the last days! 

Chuck in a few birthdays to the mix well you understand.

Birthdays are covered and there should always be balloons involved (as long as they are not in my car) 

Book coverings are made extra special and definitely unique with stamps.

Science is very - well festive.

Lotus Blossom lovelies

I love a Stampin Up event - I get to put faces to team members from far and wide, we share ideas,craft together, learn new techniques but most of all have a ton of fun. 

Stampin Up Party Time came to Sydney a one day event we didn't do swaps but all made our own name tags. My aunt made my base but like anything I need to tizz it up. 

Have you seen the Lotus Blossom stamp set - free with a $90au spend during Sale-A-Bration? I love it.

So I decided to have a play with some colours with no intention of making a card but hey you know how it all ends! 

I loved the results so much the ID badge was the first thing that got the Lotus treatment.

Then I though why not - a quick card was in order.

Happy Stamping 

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Sorry your sick!

How nice is it to get a card in the mail when you are feeling crook?

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Sneak peak - Perpetual Birthday Kit

I'm loving the new Occasion Catalogue goodies bonus it's being offered during 2015 Sale-A-Bration. 

Joining Stampin Up lets you pre-order the lovelies before the general public so today I got to play with one of my choices.

The Simply Created Perpetual Birthday Calendar and co-ordinating stamp set was the first thing in my basket. Today I got to play and within a couple of hours I have a beautiful calendar and no excuse to forget anyone's birthday.

This would be a lovely gift either as the kit or completed as a gift. It even comes in a beautiful gift box so all the hard work is done. 

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A little more Christmas

What is more fun than creating? Creating with friends.

I'm nearly finished my Chrissy cards - only 20 or so to go! 

The end of the year is drawing near which in itself is very exciting but it means Sale-A-Bration is coming! 

Mark the 6th of January on your calanders - it when these beautiful new catalogues start. 

What to get your hands on one early? 

Head over to http://bagsthatone.stampinup.net/ and send me a request for your own copy. 

I've got my pre-order but really need to get my Chrissy cards finished and on the way before I get to play. Here is a sneak peak at what I got!

How pretty are these little beauties?

December Birthdays

With all the hype leading up to Christmas it's easy to forget the December Birthdays. 

I think I have the early ones sorted can't promise I will be organised as the year draws to a close. 

For Miss 10year old - something special about double digits!

For the Grandma - used my Color coach for this one Blackberry Bliss, Melon Mambo and Basic Grey. 

And for Miss 8 - a horse fan big time - had to beg friends to pull this retired stamp set from their loved piles for a loaner as no one was willing to part with it. Perfect for the Blendabilities.

Happy Birthday to all of you that share a birthday month with Jesus.