More butterflies Acrylic Block effect

Good morning 

. I achieved this effect by rubbing Acrylic blocks (meant for holding the clear mount cling stamps) in our ink pads(or you could use ink refills or even your pens..all work well), and then rubbing onto the card to create this effect. Minimal effort for maximum style!

I just can't understand why some of my pictures are on their sides..Any ideas anyone?

Acrylic blocks from Stampin' Up! are big and chunky - they're fantastic quality and are a must if you use clear-mount stamps. We have them in a variety of sizes:

The largest block (F) measures 12.4 x 15.2cm to give you an indication of size. These (as are all Stampin' Up! products) are available to order through me.

Stampin'Up products used:

• Cardstock - Sarah Sands, Whisper White, More Mustard, Baja Breeze and Basic Black
• Stamp Set -My Friend, Papillon Potpourri, Serene Silhouettes, 
• Ink Pads -Old Olive, Basic Black, More Mustard, Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum
• Punches - Elegant Butterfly, Bitty Butterfly, Modern Label
• Big Shot -  Beautiful Wings Embosslits

Thanks for looking and Happy Crafting.

Papillon Potpourri

Morning!  

I don't think I will ever tire of butterflies.  They add such elegance to any card.  I wasn't too sure of the colour combo of brown and blue to start with but it is growing on me.  Think if I did this one again I would probably not stamp the background butterflies in white (think its too stark), maybe just stamp them with Crumb Cake, a little subtler then.

Sorry this picture is so blurred!

Stampin'Up products used:

• Cardstock - Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Baja Breeze 
• Stamp Set - Papillon Potpourri, Perfectly Penned, Everything Eleanor 
• Ink Pads -Basic White, Crumb Cake
• Punches - Elegant Butterfly, Bitty Butterfly
• Big Shot -  Beautiful Wings Embosslits
• Accessories - Pearls, Taffeta Ribbon Baja Breeze

Thanks for looking and Happy Crafting.

100 Years Young!

Morning, this is a very quick post as I really wanted to share this with you (even though not all products are Stampin'Up) as I think it is such a tremendous achievement getting to 100 years of age.  

Well done Joan and a Very Happy Birthday to you!

Stampin'Up products used:

• Cardstock - Brushed Gold, Perfect Plum, Old Olive
• Stamp Set -Apothecary Art, Papillon Potpourri
• Ink Pads -Old Olive, Basic Black, Perfect Plum
• Punches - Elegant Butterfly, Bitty Butterfly
• Big Shot - Little Leaves, Labels Framelits, Beautiful Wings Embosslits
• Accessories - Gems

Thanks for looking and Happy Crafting.

Betsy's Blossoms

I tell you what I want, what I really, really want! 

Guess what we saw Thursday night....VIVA FOREVER....amazing! Especially as we donned appropriate costumes.  Wonder if you can guess who I was? 

Awwwwww I'm loving this stamp set, Betsy's Blossoms.  So versatile, just love the big bloom.

How effective it looks with the border edged, as so simple with just a pair of scissors.

A very quick and easy card, always handy to have a few of these in your stash.

My Mum took a real likening to this card.  I wondered if maybe it was a little too simple but have to agree with the saying, 'Less is more!'

Stampin'Up products used:

• Cardstock - Whisper White, Old Olive, Basic Black, Designer Papers
• Stamp Set -Betsy's Blossoms, Curly Cute, Happiest Birthday Wishes
• Ink Pads -Old Olive, Basic Black, Summer Starfruit, Always Artichoke, Baja Breeze
• Punches - Blossom
• Accessories - Bakers Twine & Pearls

Thanks for looking and Happy Crafting.

Convention Swap and name badge

This is now rewritten... due to so many grammatical  ERRORS pointed out by my very critical parents, who have no idea how tired I actually am!

Morning bloggers!  Well I survived the Lake District trip with 60 children for the week and although extremely tiring we had such a fantastic time.  It's such a beautiful part of the country.

Meant to share this card with you a few weeks ago but totally forgot these were on my old camera!

It's really hard when thinking of your design for a convention or any swap, as you want to make them look as  pretty as possible but not use too much card stock or make your design so complicated that it take too long to recreate en masse!  I hope I achieved that with this card front.  

I wasn't too sure about putting Pool Party and Summer Starfruit together but love the result.  I think the result looks like Lucky Limeade when mixed together.

Layering up the butterfly gives great dimension to your project

Isn't this a lovely greeting?










OOOH and look at my name badge I made for the event.  Not sure why my hand is floating in the air though!!

Obviously I used only Stampin Up products.  Wonder if you can recognise a few?

Stampin'Up products used for swap:

• Cardstock - Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler & Vellum
• Stamp Set -My Friends & Papillon Potpourri
• Ink Pads -Cherry Cobbler, Summer Starfruit & Pool Party
• Embosslits - Beautiful Wings
• Punches - Elegant Butterfly, Bitty Butterfly
• Accessories - Smooch Spritz: Vanilla Shimmer & Rhinestones

Thanks for looking and Happy Crafting.

Stippled Blossoms

Sneaky Peaky into next week's card class.   This is just one of the cards we will be making using these beautiful two-step stamp sets.   So glad they are going to be staying in the catalogue, and love the colour combo of Pink Pirouette and Rose Red.

I was taught this technique at Donna's my wonderful upliners' training sessions (see her website here!).  If you become a demonstrator with me, you will also be invited to these events and my own Paperpiskies training days.  It's great fun and a definite way of meeting like minded friends.

Don't look too close loads of mistakes on this card.  But that's part of the charm, as my friend Kim (see her blog here) always tells me 'Nature is not perfect'....lovely quote and lovely lady.

Stampin'Up products used:

• Cardstock - Whisper White, Pink Pirouette
• Stamp Set - Stippled Blossoms, Perfectly Penned
• Ink Pads - Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Gumball Green and Old Olive
• Accessories - Flower trim

Thanks for looking and Happy Crafting.