Springtime Vintage Workshop

The cards were inspired by fellow Stampin' Up Demonstrator Lisa (check out her blog on the left). She very kindly showed us how to make them at one of Abi's team training events. I love going to team training, we have so much fun, while sharing inspiration and chocolate!

While Lisa used Elegant Soiree DSP (love that paper), I decided to use the Springtime Vintage, teamed with Pocket Silhouettes stamp set.

We also made the cute box using the fantastic Top Note die. I got the instructions on how to make the box while blog hopping one night, but now I can't find the blog to give credit where it's due! So if you know who it was, please let me know so I can say a proper thank you to her.

Thanks for looking,
Kathy x

Rich Razzleberry Set Card #5

I generally have at least one wedding card to send each year, so I included one in the set. Love the wedding shoes! The border was an off cut of ribbon, don't throw your bits away!

Supplies:

• Stamps - All for Friends (Hostess), Curvy Verses, Framed with Love
• Ink - Rich Razzleberry
• Card - Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
• Accessories - Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon
• Tools - Paper Cutter, Sponge Dauber, Scallop Oval Punch
• Adhesives - Snail, Dimensionals

Thanks for looking!
Kathy.

Necklace, Card & Gift Box

I promised you the supplies list for my Demonstrator's Choice Competition entry, so here it is:

• Stamps - Vintage Vogue, Tiny Tags, Curvy Verses (card greeting)
• Ink - Basic Black
• Card - Basic Black, Whisper White
• DSP - Night & Day (including printed acetate for box window)
• Accessories - Pretties Kit, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, White Shimmer Paint
  
• Tools - Paper Cutter (& scoring blade), Paper Snips, Medium Jewelery Tag Punch, Sponge Dauber
  
• Adhesives - Sticky Strip, Crystal Effects, Mini Glue Dots, Snail & Dimensionals

I didn't stand a chance of winning, but I had fun making this project.

Take Care,
Kathy. x

Greenhouse Garden

I promised these pictures to the ladies from my workshop. They are all adaptations of Abi's fab design.

I used this stamp set as Stampin' Up are donating £1 to helping the people of Haiti for every Greenhouse Garden stamp set sold until the end of February & I will match it. The flowers are 2-step stamping so you'll need a Stamp-a-ma-jig to get the best results, aren't they gorgeous?

We had a fun evening, each making 4 of these cards. I made the backing papers in advance, or else we'd have been all evening making just those. In some cases I've only used a strip or two of the backing paper, so a sheet of it goes a long way!

Supplies:

• Stamp sets - Greenhouse Garden, Curvy Verses, Happy Moments SAB, Whimsical Words SAB
• Inks - Just about all of them!
  
• Card - Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Whisper White, Very Vanilla
• Tools - Paper Cutter, Eyelet Border, Scallop Oval & Large Oval punches, Stamp-a-ma-jig
• Adhesives - Snail 2-Way Glue Pen & Dimensionals
• Accessories - Dazzling Diamonds & Fine Cosmo Stampin' Glitters

Happy Crafting!

Kathy x

Garden Dream Noteblock

This was made with the Garden Dreams stamp set, together with a sentiment from the Curvy Verses set.
I stamped & coloured in a square of Whisper White card to go on top of the noteblock. The rest of the sheets were stamped using black ink, but not coloured in.
I punched a 3/4" circle in all the sheets to accomodate the pen, which I put a cut down pink sheet inside to match.

I used:
Stamp sets - Garden Dream, Curvey Verses
Ink - Basic Black
Card - Whisper White
Stampin' Write Markers - Rose Red, Regal Rose, Always Artichoke
Noteblock & Pen - available from most stationers

Thanks for looking!
Kathy.

DSP Magnet Frame Set

I've made this for my Sister-in Law as a thank-you for letting us stay with her & her Husband for a holiday in the Cotswolds in a couple of weeks time.
We are really looking forward to it as it's such a beautiful area, Rachel & her husband Ben are a lovely couple & such fun. Our son (also called Ben) can't wait because he wants to go to Legoland!

The main item is a photo frame with matching notebook & an all important pen. I added sticky magnet strip to the back so she can always have it handy on the fridge. I then made another notebook & pen set for her handbag & finally I made a matching card.

I would recommend using one of the Stampin' Up! Designer Series Papers as they are a lovely quality, heavyweight paper. You could colour co-ordinate with the recipient's kitchen, or use their favourite colours, I love it so much I'm going to have to make one for myself!

I used the following items for this project:
White box maker card (a thick, sturdy cardstock)
Stampin' Up! DSP - Tea Party (from the mini catalogue) & Cutie Pie (centre flower on the card)
Certainly Celery card
Sizzix Original die - Rectangle Frame
Curvy Verses stamp set
Certainly Celery ink
So Saffron Brad from the Rich Regals collection
So Saffron 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (part of this month's free ribbon bundle promotion)
Plenty of sticky strip!
Adhesive backed magnet strip (available from most good craft shops)

It might look complicated to make but trust me, it was easy! If anyone would like to have a home workshop where I show how to make this or any other of my projects, please contact me for details.

Thanks for looking!
Kathy.