1st card for April Secret Sisters

Hi, how are you all today? Have you been enjoying seeing what I created for my Secret Sisters? This is the second last instalment of these posts.

I thought I was going to be late in sending them their final parcels, so I made these cute little boxes and sent them a Lindt Easter bunny to tide them over!


The boxes were identically made, aside from the colours for both sisters. However their cards were quite different. Genevra likes 'flowery' images, so I thought I'd try out a little watercolouring. Theresa, on the other hand, wanted to see some cards made with the Cute By The Inch Hostess set... In order to bring these cute little stamps alive, I decided to multi colour them... and you all know how much I love to do that!


Genevras gift ingredients

Card: Cherry Cobbler, Pink Pirouette, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy, Garden Green, Certainly Celery
Punch: Scallop Trim Border
Stamp Sets: Eat Chocolate, Vintage Vogue, Happiness Shared

Theresa gift ingredients

Card: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Tempting Torquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Tempting Torquoise
DSP: Sweet and Sour
Punch: Scallop Square
Tools: Mat Pack
Stamp Sets: Eat Chocolate, Cute By The Inch

Till next time, happy stamping...

Inkspirations 4U is on again!

I'd guess I should apologise for letting you down and not posting anything much lately. I am still very busy with house improvements and also school committments. We've also had visitors last weekend and are expecting some this weekend, so my time isn't really mine at the moment. Anyway that's enough excuses from me! Let's get onto the fun stuff!

Well Inkspirations 4U Spring and Easter session has started. If you haven't joined I strongly recommend that you do! Each session the tutorials are getting better and better! Can that possibly be? Yes it can!

Todays instalment was designed by the lovely Vimar Serrano. She showed us how to make this gorgeous centrepiece. Isn't it divine?

Card: Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, Whisper White, Vellum
Ink: Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, Regal Rose, Versamark
Punch: Eyelet Border
Tools: Crimper, Circle Scissors Plus
Embellishments: Pearls
Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue

Now I do have few other projects and challenges from Inkspirations 4U Spring and Easter session to show you, but if you can't wait until I update my blog, come and join us at Inkspirations 4U. Not only will you get to see what I've made, but also all the other talented ladies as well, and you can join in the fun!

Till next time, happy stamping...

Last month of Secret Sister for Stampin Up In Oz

This is the last gift package I sent to my Secret Sister from Stampin_Up_In_Oz, Louisa. I finally stuck with her favourite set at the time, Vintage Vogue and colour, Rich Razzleberry. I thoroughly enjoyed making these items, as I rooly, rooly like this combination.

I also made her a little bag as seen below, which I included two pots of embossing powder. We can never have enough of that! LOL!


I filled the round container with a selection of ribbons. I thought the round containter would be difficult to make but it wasn't really. I was quite happy with the finished result.

Okay, this it is going to be easier to list ingredients together.

Card: Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Orchid Opulence (retired), Old Olive
Ribbon: Rich Razzleberry polka dot (retired)
Punch: Word Window
Embellishments: Rhinestone brads
Tools: Circle Scissors, Big Shot, Scallop Circle die
Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue, Occasional Greetings, Occasional Quotes

Till next time, happy stamping...

Sense of Time Butterflies

Well here, I go again with another card I made for Louisa, my Secret Sister, from Stampin_Up_In_Oz.

I tried to incorporate green into this card to give Louisa some ideas on how to use it. I am not normally a green person either, but trying to do things for a Secret Sister is just another way to challenge myself.



The Sense of Time stamp set was not available at the time I made this card, but I think that the wording is so appropriate for butterflies, as they have to "Live for Today" and "Hope for Tomorrow". In case you are wondering the Sense of Time stamp set has made it back into the current Idea Book and Catalogue! Three cheers for SU!®

Here is a close up of the butterfly. I stamped him in Stazon Black and then using my classic ink pads and blender pens coloured him it. It was so quick and easy!

Card: Certainly Celery, Tempting Torquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Black Stazon, Certainly Celery, Tempting Torquoise, Pacific Point, Apricot Appeal (retired), Soft Suede
Tools: Paper Piercing tool and Mat Pack
Stamp sets: All A Flutter, Vintage Vogue, Sense Of Time.

Till next time, happy stamping...

Featuring Michelle...

Wow the school holidays are over for us, so I should be relaxing with the kids both away today! Let see how that pans out!

This sweet card was made by Michelle from Stampin_Up_In_Oz.

Whilst I was setting up this post, I found this card on Michelle's blog. It was her last post. So that should give you an indication on when I set up with post. Anyway pop on over to Michelle's blog for more information on this card.

Till next time, happy stamping...

Featuring Katie...

I had the pleasure of meeting up with Katie at Convention. She was a hoot to hang out with!

And as you can see she's makes adorable cards. Katie is also a member of Stampin_Up_In_Oz.


I can't wait to get my own set of Vintage Vogue to have a play around with.

For more information on this card, please contact the artist, so they know they have inspired you too!

Till next time, happy stamping...