Stampin' Up! Always and Congratulations make Anniversary cards

Hi guys, I'm back from work, and wanted to share with you the second card I created last night...

Another super basic card... This is a Melon Mambo card base layered with Whisper White and a strip of Concord Crush. The birdy which is from retired set Always is in Melon Mambo, I have used a strip of white ribbon to balance him. I have stamped the sentiment from the retired set Congratulations in Melon Mambo and Concord Crush. A few small rhinestones finish this off. 

I am entering this into three challenges, the first is the Stamp Spot  inspiration challenge, the second is the sketch from Clean and Simple again, and thirdly is the Ribbon Carousel anything goes challenge.

Thanks for popping by, 

Happy Stamping!

Stampin' Up! Beware Pirates! Makes trendy teen birthday cards!

Now, this is a set, I never thought I'd play with... but after Kim brought it to our craft day last week, I had to have a go! Kim also challenged me with a few of my least used colours... Concord Crush, Peach Parfait and one of my favourite neutrals right now... Early Espresso.

I stamped the image in Concord Crush, and then with my glue pen and some glitter, highlighted some of the swirls... Not sure if this is actually visible in this picture... (it is in full version...) Then with my Peach Parfait, I stamped the ARRRR! Sentiment with tone on tone, to give it a dark watermark look. I used the scallop trim border punch, and Early Espresso, which was then layered in Concord Crush and the happy birthday  from Look Who's Turning in Versamark and silver embossed it. The panels were then layered on Early Espresso card. 

Out of all the cards (13) that I made that day, this is my house mate Mark's favourite, he loves this stamp set, and thinks I should get it... I'm some what agreeing with him.... 

Anyway, hopefully Kim will upload her version of this colour combo for you. Head on over, and check out her beautiful cards!

Happy Stamping!

Happy Valentines Day!

Hi all! Happy Valentines Day!

Here is a rose for you all! :D

I made it using this tutorial that I found online... it looks a lot more in depth than it actually is! It's just another reason to get your hands on the Stampin' Up! Owl punch!

Anyway, I had a good day yesterday with papercrafting. My house mate and I couldn't decide what we wanted to do (we usually do something every Sunday) So, we stayed at home, and I spent a lot of time in my craft room. I made the rose, I made this card, and then after dinner, I asked Mark to pick four colours for me.... he picked Concord Crush, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red and Basic Grey... (talk about an eye for colour!) I paired 'his' colours with the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge. 

And, here is my card!

I love this colour combination.... and wasn't originally going to use "Bliss" but, it kept calling to me.... I love it! 

Anyway, have an awesome Valentines Day with your special someone..... Or, if you're single like me, treat yourself to something nice, make you feel good about you today!

Happy Stamping!

Mojo Monday and 2S4Y

Hi all, I have two sketch cards to show you.
The first one is the last ever sketch from 2 sketches 4 you

This was a card that came together quite quickly for me. I used the in colour - Concord Crush and the birdy is the part of the Hostess set Silhouette Sentiments, I also went back to my trusty Jumbo stamp wheel, with So Swirly.

The second card I have to show you is for an upcoming class, which I'm holding to create kids cards... I used the Mojo Monday sketch for this one.  

Kids cards are a little out of my depth, because I don't make many, so this was a bit of a challenge for me. I love how it turned out. Only one stamp set was used for this one - Party This Way. 

Go, participate in these two great challenges :-)

Jess

Mojo Monday/Stampin' Royalty Challenge

Hi all,
Hopefully I will be able to post this before my internet runs out *sadface* I created a card tonight for two challenges tonight. The first was the Mojo Monday Sketch, which I tried out the other night.... And also the Stampin' Royalty Challenge.

Here is my card- 

I added a neutral colour with Crumbcake, and white.... I used the Classic Stars Jumbo wheel from Stampin' Up! I have used it on the cluster of stars as well, just cutting out a few of the stars and laying them together.... The sentiment is from Party This Way stamp set. 

Thanks guys!