Retro Fresh

This Kiwi Kiss 'In Colour' is really starting to grow on me, even the Retro Fresh colour range is and to think that when I first saw it all I could think was '70's' - eeewwww. I have discovered a whole new appreciation for this range. I put this together for my workshop on Saturday to showcase some of the DSP that is part of the current promotion. I hope my attendees like it too. I have use Good Friend Stamp Set and the Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper. I also used some of the gorgeous Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon. I love how how this is two-tone. Finally it is finished with the Curly Label Punch Bundle. This layout was inspired by a swap I received from Kerri Hunter at Convention.

Another challenge...

This is the first time I have done a challenge with Makeesha. Ok I have to fess up first of all. I actually used Baja Breeze instead of Sage Shadow only cos I have run out of it so sorry for not playing along 'to the letter'. I am in the process of working on some male designs after Nicki Tidbold's presentation at Convention and saw these colours and thought they would work nicely. I have a class coming up next month and we will be doing some male cards as part of that so this may work as one of the samples. I also tried a technique that Ngaire Anderson taught at Convention too which was threading thin pieces of cardstock through buttons. Thanks for looking.

Colour Inspiration #52

Well here is the next Colour Challenge from Kristina. Ok I really struggled with this one. I thought if I used my new favourite set (Circle Circus), it would help, but no. Here it is anyway. I'm not sure if all the layers worked. These colours were really hard to put together today but I persisted. I also used one of the new Bouquet Buttons. All materials are current SU (well in Australia anyway). I have used various circle punches and the scallop circle punch and some I cut out free hand (crazy hey). I have also used Baja Breeze DSP, Sahara Sand, More Mustard, So Saffron, Whisper White, Baja Breeze and some More Mustard Grosgrain Ribbon. The Thank You is from the Lovely Labels Stamp Set. It took way longer to do than I had planned but hey it's done now. Thanks for looking.

Upsy Daisy Embossed

Ok this is the last card for the night. I have to go to bed before the stroke of midnight and I turn into a 'pumpkin'. Once again following on from an inspiration on SCS, this card is using Urban Garden DSP again. I am really happy with this mainly cos I love pink and grey together but also cos it has some embossing. This technique was the 'WOW' that got me hooked on stamping and card making over 10 years ago. I don't do enough of it these days but it's nice to get back to basics every now and then. The In Colours these year are awesome too, it will be sad to see them disappear next year but at least we get an extra 6 months of them - YAY! My favourites are Pink Pirouette and Baja Breeze. Ok, now off to bed :(

Urban Pocket Silhouettes

The Pocket Silhouettes and Urban Garden DSP work so well together. I totally CASED this card from SCS but had to add my favourite card stock at the moment - 'Kraft'. Besides I dont have the Basic Gray taffeta ribbon anyway so had to improvise :) It was a good opportunity for me to use some Styled Silver Hodge Podge too. I really should be prepping for my next workshop but am too busy creating tonight..... oh and doing my huge pile of marking for school as well. As if I would spend a Saturday night doing any of that!!!!!!!

Circles & Squares

I have wanted to do something with these colours and this set ever since convention......and here it is. Inspired by a card I saw on SCS, I have created this using Circle Circus, Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Scallop Edge Punch, Square Punches and some Baja Breeze Striped Ribbon. This stamp set is so versatile, there are TEN stamps in the set that can be used in so many ways. Stay tuned for more Circle Circus projects as this set is growing on me.

Catalogue CASE

I have taken one of the samples in the Idea Book and Catalogue and changed it up a little with the colour. I have used Baja Breeze, Kraft (my new favourite colour), Chocolate Chip, Confetti White, a Blue Rhinestone Brad, a Clip, Scallop Edge Punch and some Baja Breeze Striped Ribbon. I really love this stamp set. I think it will feature in a lot of my future projects.

I CASED my CASE....

Well as you all may know I got married last year so now I have two Mums now, had to make another card didnt' I...... Here it is. I think I like this one better. Once again I tried out a technique I learnt at Convention this time from Michelle. The scallop edge of the Mother's day is done using the scallop border punch, putting it through the crimper and then making little slits along the bottom then bending it into shape around the wide oval. I have used Brocade Blue, Kraft, Confetti white, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain ribbon, vintage brads, wide oval punch and Parisian Breeze DSP. Ok, now off to do the walk :)

I saw this card here and just had to CASE it. I love the colours and this stamp set (Thoughts and Prayers) is gorgeous. I have used Kraft cardstock and with Chocolate Chip and Confetti Cream. I hope my mum likes her card tomorrow. We are doing the Mother's Day Classic around the Tan for Breast Cancer. We do it every year and we love it. I bought my mum lots of goodies from Momento Mall last weekend including a drink bottle, an umbrella (I hope it doesn't rain) and a DSP apron. We will be using our drink bottles tomorrow morning for the walk. I know that they clash together but let's put it this way we would rarely be using all three at once! LOL. Now let's see how I pull up tomorrow evening after my 5 km's. Mum's roast will help me focus on the finish line :)

Color Inspiration #51

One of my goals this year was to participate in Kristina Werner's Color Inspirations on a regular basis and here is my first attempt. I have used the Fresh Cuts stamp set and matching note cards, some Chocolate Chip Ribbon and Accents and Elements with a brad. I also wanted to try another technique I learnt at Convention this year which was to punch the scallop border and feed it through the crimper. I think it gives it just a little something. Thanks for looking.

Inspiration Journal

Well I have started my Inspiration Journal (actually started it the day I got back from convention when I was standing in a queue at Maccas) This guy was standing in front of me and I was looking at his shirt and thought that would make a great card! If he only knew :) His back is now FAMOUS!!!!! LOL So............ had to take a pic of course, whipped out my phone and sneakily took this. Then I used some inspiration from a session Ngaire did at Convention which I just LOVED using the scallop punch and changed it up a little using my little man's shirt and hey.....the rest is history as they say. I have used the Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper, Night of Navy and Brocade Blue Cardstock and an Ice Light Blue Rhinestone Brad. Cant forget the punches too, I used the scallop for the flower medallion, simply punch 3 scallops and cut each in half and stick together with a glue dot and then finally the small and large oval punches. Dont forget the special promotion this month with the DSP. Bella Bleu is one of the papers you can get as part of the Buy 3-get one FREE. Place you order today on 0414 400 841.

More Baby Shower Projects

I saw these on Susie's Blog and just HAD to make one - little time consuming but easy as! I am going to make several in different colours - stay tuned..... I love any excuse to use my Big Shot. I used it to emboss the lining with my cuttlebug embossing folders and make the cover with my Nestabililties. They are designed to be used as Baby Shower Favours I guess but not much will fit in these and they are too cute to put food in I reckon!!!!!! Thanks for looking.

TWO fabulous offers

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The baby couldn't wait....

So much for the baby shower - we had little Cody arrive this morning, so I am an auntie once again. He is the cutest little baby, 3 weeks early and LOTS of hair LOL. Here is a pic with Shane and Nicole, proud parents for the first time and one with me a Greg. Looks like we will have a 'post' baby shower :) At least we can have a BLUE theme now we know.

Baby Shower Games

Some of the games we are playing tomorrow are 'Guess the number of Jelly Babies in the Jar' and 'Guess the Baby Food' LOL. We are also playing games such as unscramble the baby words, guess the nursery rhyme, guess the mother-to-be's waist measurement, clothes pegs (too long to explain), Baby Bingo, 'Baby' songs, Baby Alphabet, Baby Pictionary, and others.... what an afternoon of fun it will be. Can't wait til it's my turn....

Final preparations for the baby shower tomorrow....

Somehow amoungst all the time prepping swaps for convention next weekend, I have managed to get a few things done for the baby shower tomorrow. I cant wait to see Nicole and see how BIG she has got. Here are the party prizes for all the fun games we will play. These are the sour cream containers from Splitcoaststampers. You can find instructions to make these here. Will post some more pics soon.

My BFF

I cant take credit for this work. My best friend Jacq stamps with me often and creates the cutest projects but the problem is she always takes them with her and I always forget to photograph them. THIS time I remembered. While I have been madly working on my swaps for convention (boring) she was busy christening all my new stamps :) I love the one in the middle the most. Thanks for looking.

Tangerine Tango

Here is another project using some of the new products. This card is made using the eyelet border punch and the Level 2 Hostess Set Echoes of Kindness. I had to force myself to make a project with the new Tangerine Tango - sorry just not my colour but I think it came up ok with the Baja Breeze and Whisper White. I will persist and see what else I can come up with using this colour.....

New rubber.........

Gotta love the smell of new rubber and fresh inks. This is done using the new Upsy Daisy Stamp Set and the New In Colours, Baja Breeze and Pacific Point. The new Satin Kiwi Kiss ribbon just finishes it off with some new DSP too......oh and I can't forget the new Curly Label Punch and one of the new Level 1 Hostess sets Best Yet :) If you havent got your hands on a new catalogue yet, you can call me TODAY for you own copy for hours of reading and heaps of awesome ideas.

Build-a-Brad

Been wanting to try this build-a-brad since I got them but havent really been inspired. Not sure that this did it justice but it's a start. This card is made using the new Hostess Set Organic Grace and some of the new In Colours. Build-a-brad is dead easy to use. You simply stamp whatever it is you want on the brad, then grab your 1/2" circle punch and punch it out. Glue dot that to your brad pin and then stick your acrylic bubble adhesive over the top - and HEY PRESTO! Build-a-brad is a new item available in the new catalogue for $18.95 in either pewter or antique brass. There are endless possibilities with this awesome new product.

On a wing....

Have been playing with my new stamps (mmmmmmm new rubber, gotta love it) These are made with the new Good Friend stamp set. I have to say this one is really starting to grow on me now, and I am loving the new In Colours and new DSP's. You must all be wondering HEY what's going on? 3 posts in one night???? Yes I am on hols for the next two weeks so expect to see more....

Cupcakes galore

Another take on those crazy cupcakes and my glitter. I love the Window Dressing Hostess stamp set too. Will find lots of uses for this one I think......

I used the chunky glitter on the cupcakes and my new crimper for the awning even though it may be hard to tell from the photo, it sits out off the page giving it a real awning look.

Baby Shower Invites all done...

Well, finally got all the baby shower invites done and am pretty glad they're finished, kinda over onesie's for a while though. They were pretty easy to make just time consuming. I got 3 out of a 12 x 12 DSP sheet, then just used the 1 1/4" circle punch and scallop circle punch for the sleaves etc.. and some eyelets for the base.....and gotta have ribbon.......... so put a little taffeta bow under the collar.

The wait is over.......

The much anticiapated 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! Catalogue has arrived and it is full of gorgeous new stamps, vibrant new colours, pretty papers, awesome new embellishments and of course all new ideas for much needed inspiration for the school holidays. Here are some of the projects made using some of the new sets and colours.

Contact me today for your copy to get creating NOW. I can send one to you including postage for $15. Call me on 0414 400 841 to arrange delivery or email felic77@hotmail.com.

Oh Baby..........

My sister in law (Hey Nicole.....) is expecting her first in May and I dobbed myself in to make her baby shower invites - it's soooooooo hard not to use blue or pink. I made two designs for her friend to choose which one she likes best. I dont mind cos I like them both. The scan of the onesie didnt really turn out well but I will take some photos of them all later when I finish them. I have got the most amazing project I am working on for her present too - stay tuned....... oh and then there are the thank you's too.......... (why do I do this!!!!) I love it! No other explanation really. LOL Cant wait to do this for ME instead - patiently waiting......