I find inspiration in lots of places. In this case I found it in a gorgeous card that I received from the lovely Clare in Demo Support. Her version was notecard size, but apart from up-sizing it, I made very few changes.
I've loved the Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper. I make more birthday cards than any other, so I've used it A LOT. The colours are nice and bright, without being TOO "in your face"....and it's only $13.27 on the Retirement List (until the end of this month, or until it sells out).
While you're picking up a few packs of that, grab "Perfectly Penned"....that's the stamp set I used here, and one that I'm really going to miss. The clear mount set is sold out, but the wood mount is still available.
Lots of punches used here too!
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I like to showcase retiring stamp sets and colours in my June classes...it's always nice to have one last play before they are gone forever. Here I've used the "Gently Falling" stamp set for a set of Stamp-a-Stack Cards. I usually use Autumn tones with this stamp set, but I decided to try something a bit different this time - the colour combination is Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz and retiring In Color Midnight Muse. This is a 2-step stamp set, so each image has an outline and a corresponding 'fill-in' image. I didn't 2-step my images for these cards. Instead, I stamped a random background pattern, using the 2 lighter colours for the fill-in, and Midnight Muse for the outline.
My Whisper White pieces are 14.3 x 9cm. After I stamped my background, I tore/cut the piece at about the 2/3 mark. It's a simple (and cheap!) way to add some interest. The sentiments are just placed along the tear line.
I think I'll be re-creating this design in lots of other colours with other stamp sets!
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Here's the final Field Flowers card in the set of three. I've been crafting with stamps for years now (17 years...how crazy is that??) and it still never ceases to amaze me how different one stamp can look. This card is pretty far removed from the 'fine china' look of the last card...I've gone for striking and dramatic here.
To get this look, I've stamped in Whisper White craft ink on Basic Black cardstock. Once the ink has dried (you can speed up the process with a heat tool), colour over the image with regular coloured pencils or watercolour pencils. The image really 'pops' on the black background.
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This was my favourite Field Flowers card (in blue, wouldn't you know it?). This is Marina Mist and Very Vanilla...it reminds me of fine china.
It's just a simple layout on a large square card, but sometimes I think simple is the best.
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I've been busy getting ready for my new Catalogue Launch Party next Sunday. It's a pretty good life when "busy" equates to playing with new stuff :)
But...I'm not going to show you my new creations just yet. Instead, here's another card from the vault, that I thought I had better show you before everything on it retires! This was another card I had published in Cardmaking, Stamping and Papercraft magazine a while back. I had to use the "Field Flowers" stamp set 3 ways for a Stampers Challenge. For this card, I attempted to put a more masculine spin on it, using autumnal tones.
"Field Flowers" is on the Retirement List...if it hasn't sold out already!
To create the background effect, I 'swiped' my inkpads across a piece of Sahara Sand cardstock until I was happy with the effect. I used Cajun Craze and Early Espresso ink. It's a very quick and easy way to DIY patterned paper.
I'll be back soon to show you the other 2 cards I submitted.
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Lots of items on the Retirement List have now sold out. Here are the sold out items:
Stamps:
Blast Off (Clear)
Delightful Dozen (Clear)
En Français (Wood)
Fabulous Florets (Wood)
Fine Feathers (Clear)
Fine Feathers (Wood)
Five-Way Flower (Wood)
Perfectly Penned (Clear)
Simply Stars (Clear)
Zoo Review (Clear)
Accessories:
Basic 3/8″ Glimmer Brads
Melon Mambo Embossing Powder
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter
Card Stock A4 Gumball Green
Cardstock A4 Midnight Muse
Card Stock A4 In Color 2012-2014
Card Stock A4 Classic Stampin’ Pads In Color Kit 2012-2014
Primrose Petals Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
Raspberry Ripple Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
Basic Black Standard Stampin’ Around Cartridge
Baby Tees Stampin’ Around Jumbo Wheel
Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die
Lattice Bigz Die
Little Leaves Sizzlits Die
Small Heart Punch
Full Heart Punch
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
3/16" Corner Punch
The best way to make sure you don't miss out is to place your order in my Online Store. All orders over $50 will be automatically added to my mailing list to receive a FREE copy of the New Catalogue (mail outs begin mid-June). If you prefer to email me your order, that's perfectly fine too.
I think the easiest way to view what's retiring is in the Online Store (make sure you check out the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack while you're there!)
You can also view the Retiring Accessories List HERE
I went with peachy tones for my third "Oh, Hello" card. I think it's the Core'dinations cardstock that really makes this card 'pop'. I'm so sad to see this cardstock retire. I love the textured feel of it, and also that weathered look you get by sanding it to reveal the inner core.
I've used Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral and Very Vanilla on this card.
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Get ready for a scrapbooking revolution with Project Life! It helps busy people (so basically all of us) document life using photos and journaling in a quick, simple, and fabulous way. We've partnered with Becky Higgins, creator of Project Life, to offer a complete line of elite products.
Becky explains, "It's called Project LIFE because it's about YOUR LIFE. Whatever your life is. Whatever your stage of life. Whatever your family circumstances. Whatever your lifestyle. Project Life is designed to help anyone and everyone get their pictures into a book." In a nutshell, it's all about spending more time making memories and less time scrapbooking them.
I'm so excited, because although I've never been a dedicated Scrapbooker, I am dedicated to preserving memories. I hate the thought of all those precious photos that we all take hiding on phones, iPads and computers, never seeing the light of day. I want to preserve those precious moments and memories for my children and grandchildren. This system is so quick, easy and affordable.
The full range of Project Life Items will be available in the new Catalogue on July 1. If you can't wait that long, you can get your hands on some pre-order items RIGHT NOW (see them in my Online Store HERE):
Pre-order Items:
Item
Description
Price
135294
Variety Pack 12" x 12" Project Life Photo
Pocket Pages 12 pages: 2 ea. of 6 designs.
$11.95 AUD
135298
Everyday Adventure Project Life Card Collection 100 double-sided, color -coordinated cards in 3 sizes: 4" x 6", 4" x 4", and 3" x 4"
This is the second card I made for my magazine submission a while back. "Oh Hello" is such a fun set to play with and I had no trouble coming up with ideas! I was only asked to submit 2 cards, but I couldn't help myself, and sent in 3...I'll show you the third one next time.
I went for some stronger colours this time - Midnight Muse, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry, with a bit of Crumb Cake thrown in for good measure!
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It's always a bit sad to say goodbye to favourite stamp sets. I haven't played with this one nearly as much as I would have liked. It's called "Oh, Hello" and the wood mount set is on the Retirement List at the bargain price of $26.97...that's 40% off!
This is a card I made for a magazine. I kept it crisp and clean, with lots of white, plus Smoky Slate and a little splash of yellow. The Framed Tulips Embossing Folder is also on the Retirement List...but only while stocks last!
I have 2 more cards using this set to show you. I'll be back soon with those.
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From now until the end of June, you can join Stampin' Up! for only $85. For that, you can choose $90 worth of products (of your choice), you will get free shipping, PLUS you will get 4 current catalogues and 8 new catalogues! The regular Starter Kit of $169 ($235 worth of products) is also available, so just choose the one that suits you better.
It's the perfect time to join, with a new catalogue just around the corner (you'll get to see it first, AND get 30% off your new goodies!)
Just click on "Join Now" to place your Starter Kit order. Let me know if you have any questions, and I'll be more than happy to help.
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