Friendship in Alaska

As well as the official Stampin' Up! swap, the South Pacific Demonstrators always organise a swap of our own. Rather than full sized cards, we swap 3"x4" Pocket Album cards. That way we have a set of handmade pocket cards, ready to slip into our photo albums on our return. It makes a lovely souvenir of the trip.
On the Alaskan cruise this year our theme was 'friendship' and our colours were Blueberry Bushel, Mango Melody and Pineapple Punch. I decided an ocean scene would be quite appropriate! Lots of stamping, sponging and masking on this one.
I can't wait to see what all the other ladies come up with!


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Product List

High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set [143006] $45.00	Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set [146386] $30.00	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138] $13.00	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093] $13.00
Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad [147141] $13.00	Gray Granite 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon [147656] $13.00	Stitched Labels Framelits Dies [146828] $57.00	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $5.25
Sponge Brayers [141714] $14.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00

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CCMC520 Broadway Birthday

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com.
This week is a sketch challenge, and this is the sketch we had to work with:

I love it when a card comes together really quickly and that was definitely the case here. This was my first play with the Broadway Bound Suite of products (p.69). I've used the stamp set, dies and Designer Series Paper.

• I've drawn my colour palette straight from the Broadway Bound Designer Series Paper - Basic Black, Lovely Lipstick, Grey Granite and Lemon Lime Twist. 
• A splash of gold adds a touch of glamour. The word 'wish' has been cut from the Broadway Lights framelits from Gold Foil. I've snipped a little party hat for it to wear!
• My little banner has been stamped with words from the Broadway Birthday stamp set
• My circle has been die-cut from the Stitched Shapes framelits.
• I decided on a black card base rather than white, for a bit more drama.

I hope you like my card. Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page!

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My Alaska Swap Card

I am coming to you today courtesy of a scheduled blog post while I am cruising through the Inside Passage in Alaska! This trip is completely paid for by Stampin' Up! and we always get so spoilt. One of the fun parts of the trip is swapping with other Demonstrators. We all hand in 26 cards and get the same number back, from Demonstrators all over the world.
This was my swap card. I wanted to go a little bit Aussie, so I've used the kangaroo from Animal Outing. I've omitted the koala in her pouch and popped a little stitched heart in there (in Lovely Lipstick). The leaves are part of the Animal Friends framelits, and I've also used them to cut out the kangaroo. The "I love roo" sign is a mixture of stamp sets and dies (listed below). The Stamparatus made light work of making those!
Hopefully all the other swappers like my card!

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Product List

Animal Outing Clear-Mount Bundle [148324] $78.25	Make A Difference Photopolymer Stamp Set [146676] $47.00	Apron Of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [145835] $37.00	Apron Builder Framelits Dies [145661] $51.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $50.00	Stitched Labels Framelits Dies [146828] $57.00	Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $19.25	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706] $17.00
Striped Scallops Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147188] $15.00	Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $14.75	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $15.50	Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker [144606] $7.75

Garden Impressions Wattle

This month is the month to stock up on your favourite Designer Series Paper. Stampin' Up! is having a Paper Sale and it's Buy 3, get 1 Free on selected designs, including the one I've used here.
This design from the Garden Impressions paper reminds me of wattle...maybe that's me wishing for Spring to hurry up and get here!
I've also used another one of my favourite new products - the Delicate Lace Edgelits. These beautiful borders really add an extra special something to an otherwise plain card.
My colour scheme is Blueberry Bushel, Night of Navy and So Saffron.
I hope you're having a great day!


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Product List

Garden Impressions 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146289] $19.25	Stitched All Around Clear-Mount Bundle [148374] $81.00	Stitched All Around Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146632] $33.00	Stitched Labels Framelits Dies [146828] $57.00
Delicate Lace Edgelits Dies [147053] $50.00	1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch [146139] $28.00

CCMC519 Abstract Impressions

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com.
This week is a colour challenge, and these are the colours we had to work with:

 



These colours said "Tropical Escape" to me, and what a co-incidence, we have a new Designer Series Paper Stack called exactly that. My two banner pieces are from that paper.
The rest of my card is just simple stamping...even though it looks a little like an Impressionist Painting. That's the Abstract Impressions stamp set, doing all the hard work for me!

I hope you like my card. Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page!


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Postcard Pals Platypus

I think Mr. Platypus would have to be my favourite Postcard Pal....maybe because he's an Aussie like me. Also, he looks like he's just waiting for a hug.
It's the same layout again (if it ain't broke, why fix it, right?). Here's the whole Postcard Pals gang:



Which one is your favourite?





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Product List

Postcard Pals Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146701] $35.00	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $14.75	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $5.25	Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146965] $19.25
Neutrals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146967] $19.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $15.50	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605] $15.50
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $15.50	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058] $15.50	Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144040] $15.50	Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker [144607] $7.75
Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker [144606] $7.75	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter [144608] $7.75