Some Odd Girl - Mother's Day!

Hi again! I created this card the other night, I was completely inspired by a conversation in The Some Odd Girl Facebook group, about the stamp - Renew...

Here is my card - 

For this card, I selected some soft, girly papers, the pink one is from Carte Bella and I layered it up with some woodgrain from Kaisercraft (which I popped some ribbon behind). I then coloured up Renew and fussy cut her out. Once that was done, I die-cut a circle, stamped the sentiment (Kaisercraft) and attached Renew using foam adhesives. I added some paper and resin flowers as well as some pearls. 

Paper Issues - Mum's the Word

Some Odd Girl - April Linky Party

Friday Sketch Challenge - #68

Wild Rose Studio - Mother's Day Card

Hi guys! 

I have a Mother's Day card to share today, that features some awesome products from Alacraft. I received an email recently, letting me know that Alacraft are now doing a $25 monthly giveaway! All you need to do, is pop your email address in at this link, and you're in the draw! 

Now, onto my card!

I started out inking up the cute teddy, with flowers from Wild Rose Studio, and colouring it up with my Spectrum Noir Markers. I then picked out the papers I wanted to use. These bright, fun ones are from the Craft Paper Pad - Sweet Party (which is a total bargain at $2 a pack, and they measure 6x6) I then trimmed them down to the card base size, doodled around the edges, and stamped the sentiment, from Kaisercraft. I decided the card needed some lace and chose this one, as it has little hearts along it... (How cute is that?!) Then, I grabbed my stash of satin ribbons and used this Light Teal in 6mm. It's a good size for card fronts, as I don't think it overwhelms the main image. I then attached everything together, using some double sided tape, and added a trio of pearls, to the opposite diagonal to the sentiment. These Pearls come attached together, in strips, which is great if you want to put them in a line, like I have on this card, but with a tiny snip of some scissors, it's easy to make them single pearls as well! 

Here is the close up- 

Annabelle Stamps - Anything Goes

Tuesday Morning Sketches - #197

Don't forget, just for being a blog reader, you can get 20% off at Alacraft! All you need to do is put the code JESS20 in the coupon code when you go through the checkout!

Mother's Day Card - Wild Rose Studios

Hello! I have been creating, I just couldn't take any photos yesterday, because the weather was terrible! It rained all day, so all my photos were gloomy... Here is one of the Mother's Day cards I was working on -

 

I started by colouring up this little bear, with a lily from Wild Rose Studios. I used my spectrum Noir Markers, and was really happy with how his fur came out! I then used patterned papers from Sn@p Vintage Bliss. The lace is from my stash, and the blue ribbon is from The Ribbon Carousel. I added a bunch of faux stitching around the edges of the papers before attaching it all to the card front. The sentiment is from Kaisercraft, and I snipped the stamp up, so I could position them where I wanted them. 

Here is the close up

I am entering this into the Sketchy Friday challenge, the sketch threw me at first, but I love how the card came out!

Don't forget, my store has re-opened, and I've uploaded some newer cards there today too!

Annabelle Stamps - Lil Bee Mothers Day Card

Hi guys! I'm back again today, to share a Mothers Day Card I made up the other day!

I stamped the Lil Bee (from Annabelle Stamps) and coloured it up using my Spectrum Noir Markers. I have had this little guy a while, and he was sitting un-inked in my stash until I used him on this card! Once I'd coloured him, I fussy cut him out, and popped him to the side. I stamped "Mum" and coloured it using my Spectrums again, and then drew a border around it. The background is Pretty in Pink (SU!) and I've run it through the Big Shot with the woodgrain embossing folder and layered it all up. I finished up with a trio of rhinestones. 

I am entering this into two challenges, the first is the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger, and the Annabelle Stamps sketch challenge -

I am uploading this one to my store soon, but remember, it's going into "holiday mode" this weekend, so pop in quickly! I also wanted to share that this card was featured on the MadeIt weekly picks this week!

My Favourite Things Mother's Day Card

Hi Lovelies! Happy Mother's Day to everyone who follows my blog (even if you're a mum to a fur baby!)

I started out with a Gray card base and some patterned paper from the store. I layered them up and then coloured and paper pieced the My Favourite Things (Pure Innocence)  Being Cute is What I do stamp using this paper pad for her shirt. I then used the back of  one of these tags  to stamp my sentiment stamp on, as well as a flourish stamp that has been in my stash forever... I sponged all around it with Tim Holtz Distress ink in Spun Sugar and threaded some Blossom twine through the hole and tied a bow. I added some Liquid Pearls in White Opal on the bottom of the tag. I then used the Rolled Roses die from MFT Die-namics (I love these dies!)  and popped more Liquid Pearls in the centre. I finished off this card by going around the edge with my white gel pen. 

This card meets the this months challenge with Pink, Flowers and Bling! 

Don't forget to pop over and join in the fun 

Sweet Anya and I create a Mother's Day card

Hi! I stayed up late (ish) last night, talking with Annmaree (emu) and playing with paper... Perfect night really! Here is what I made -

I had the background paper out from another project, which I'd decided not to use, so I couldn't let it go astray. It is from the 6x6 paper pad Fabulous by Simple Stories, I've layered it onto some Crumbcake card and then set it aside to colour my little Anya. I stamped her on watercolour paper, using Staz On ink, and coloured her with my Stampin Write Markers, I also added a touch of shading to her skin using Tombow watercolour marker 990 (light sand.) I popped her to the side, and continued building my card. I cut out a doily from vellum using my Cheery Lynn French Doily Die, and glued it down to the patterned paper. I attached some hand dyed lace from D-Lish Scraps and added a button and a little bit of jute twine. I stamped the sentiment, from Stampin' Up!'s Friendly Phrases onto a piece of Confetti White card stock (sponged with River Rock ink) and attached it to a slightly bigger piece of Crumbcake before attaching it to the card base with small dimensionals. Lastly, my Anya, stuck down with higher dimensionals. 

I am entering this into three challenges - First is the Tuesday Morning Sketch which I have been meaning to get back and play with... Next up is the Ribbon Carousel "word to your mother" challenge for mother's day, and finally the Anyone for Anya? Lace challenge 

Thanks for popping by!

Feeling Sketchy Week 3 - Mother's Day Card

Hi again! I have my next card for the challenge blog Feeling Sketchy go live this morning, but, because I had to go to work, I didn't get a chance to post it, until now

A plain white card base, layered with Basic Gray and paper by My Minds Eye, beautiful Satin Pleated ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel and a stamp by Paperific, stamped, and coloured with my Stampin Write Markers, in Rich Razzleberry, Pool Party and Lucky Limeade. I popped it up on dimensionals and added some light pink rhinestones to finish it off.

Check out what the other Sketchettes made for this sketch, and have a play along!

Thanks for dropping by!

Dandelion Die and I create a Mothers Day Card

Hi! I have been crafting tonight! I saw a card for a challenge a little while ago, (like 2 weeks ago) and it made me go out and buy the Dandelion Die. Here is the card that inspired me... And my card-

I used a Pear Pizzazz card base, layered up with white cardstock and the two cut out Dandelions in Peach Parfait and So Saffron. I then wrapped some beautiful Seam Binding Ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel and tied a bow. The sentiment is from Crafters Companion. I added some stickles on some of the seed pods to make them 'pop.'

I am entering this into the Ribbon Carousel Spring Challenge, the Simon Says Stamp Favourite Tool Challenge (my Big Shot) and the Colour Q Challenge. 

Thanks for dropping by!

Exciting News!

Hi guys,
Just wanted to share with you something exciting! This card was picked as one of the top cards over at Less is More, for their Off-Centre Challenge. Not only is it awesome to have a card picked, the thing was, there were over 260 participants, all who had such beautiful clean and simple cards!

I have popped the I'm in the Stamping Showcase on to my blog side bar, and if you click it, it should take you to the Less is More challenge Blog... If you want to see which other cards got picked in the Showcase, head on over to their Picasa Web Album. That's all from me, have a wonderful day!

Stampin' Up! Easter Blooms and I create a Mothers Day Card

Last night, before bed, I was itching to make one last card.... So, I headed in with the intention of making a Mothers Day Card for my mum

My mum loves all things Japanese, including the cherry blossoms (sakura 桜).  So, I used the retired Stampin' Up! Set, Easter Blooms with my Stampin' Write Markers (in Rose Red and Chocolate Chip). I coloured directly on to the stamp, and then stamped on to the base cardstock, then without re-inking, I stamped it again a below, to give the impression that there were branches behind the first one.  

I then put a little bit of glue on some of the flowers, and a little on the main branch, I then sprinkled some super fine silver glitter on top. I don't know that you can see that in the picture above.... I then got out my Well Scripted stamp set (one of my favourites) which is also retired, and stamped Love You Much in Chocolate Chip ink in the bottom right hand corner to finish off this card. 

I am entering this card into the Less is More challenge for week 12's Off-Centre recipe. I am really happy that I am improving on my one layer cards, and I happily made this a one layer card without much thought... 

I am also entering this into the Hand Stamped Sentiments, Mothers Day challenge

Until next time, 

Happy Stamping!

Stampin' Up! I {heart} hearts and I create Mothers Day Cards

And, I'm back.... I have had a fairly slow evening, after a day filled with crafting! ("Hello" to my Stampin' Up! Workshop ladies!) so, I spent some time back in the craft room.

This stamp set, I {heart} Hearts is a new acquisition for me, as it was a gift from a very dear friend and fellow Stampin' Up! demo, Sue Poile (go visit her blog, she is one hugely talented lady!) Anyway, I've been itching to use this set... so I went looking for a challenge to play along with, as I've had my head buried in the sand on the challenge front over the last week or so.... I found the Tuesday Trigger over at Moxie Fab World, and decided to play along... I loved the clean look of the white space, and the design on the right side in orange with a touch of blue, so I have translated that look on to my card. I used Stampin' Up! colours - Peach Parfait, and Pacific Point. I have stamped the Peach Parfait off once for the first heart, but left the second heart as full strength Peach Parfait. The touch of Pacific Point has also been stamped off once to create a slightly subdued blue... 

I love how this turned out! Don't forget to check back in the morning to see the new mini autumn/winter catalogue! 

Until then, 

Happy Stamping!

Stampin' Up! Easter Blooms is makes Beautiful Easter and Mothers Day Cards

I have to admit, when I first saw this stamp set... I really wanted to dislike it... I didn't think I'd be able to make anything from it.... anything I liked anyway.... But.....After Kim brought it to our play day last week (are you sick of hearing about the wonderful Kim yet?) I also admit to loving this stamp set....

For the first one, the colour combo was Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White.... The second we made yesterday over a catch up coffee.... Its colours were Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive and Pear Pizzazz. On both cards, I used a soon to be released item (check back 1st of April) for more info. On the second card, I used a recently acquired tool, an Aqua Painter. I love this, and will definitely be using it again... It does take a bit of practice... but, it's a lot of fun! 

I am a bit disappointed I didn't discover how much I like this set earlier! I will be buying it before the mini ends on the 31st of March, and if it is something you like, and would like to order before then, give me a call 0405 173 237, or shoot me an email on jessidee86@gmail.com 

Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration Sweet Summer and I create a Mothers Day Card

Hi all, I'm back again with another card from my play day with Kim, this time, I cracked out the sale-a-bration set, Sweet Summer, and had a play. I have only just received this set, and I love it!

I coloured the little blossoms with my Stampin' Write Markers, added a thin strip of Blushing bride and white satin ribbon, stamped a mothers day sentiment, and called it done.... I am entering this into the Less is More challenge, which was Pastels this week. I think it fits the bill....  Unfortunately, I was too late to upload it... so, I will just leave it.... 

Don't forget, you have under 3 weeks to get your hands on this stamp set for free! Just click here to find out more. 

Thanks for looking, and happy stamping!

Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration set Punch Bunch and I create Mothers Day Cards

Hi all! Back again with another card to share with you all

Out of the Sale-a-bration set Punch Bunch, I thought I'd use the owl most often, but funnily enough, I haven't. It's been this pretty poppy image that I keep reaching for. I have made this card to join my growing stash of Mothers Day Cards For the Troops that I have been putting together. As usual, I used a few challenges to get me started. The Less is More challenge this week is Pastels (I cringed a little), but had to play anyway.... Next up was the SUOnly Challenge which was to use anything Sale-a-bration, so Punch Bunch got used :-)

The last challenge I am entering this into, is the Stamping Vacation You name the challenge, which is to link up a card that is connected to another challenge.... So, here we are... 

The recipe for this card- 

Ink - Bashful Blue, Certain Celery, Cherry Cobbler (stamped off)

Cardstock- Bashful Blue, Very Vanilla and Crumbcake

Ribbon- Retired SU! Bashful Blue stitched Grosgrain.

Punch- Circle Punch and Scallop Circle 

Thanks for looking, and Happy Stamping!

Stampin' Up Sale-a-bration Stamp set Bliss

Recently, I have started doing more and more clean and simple cards, so the discovery of the Less is More challenge has been a god-send! I love clean and simple stamping, and with the Mothers Day cards for the Troops drive, the simpler the better, as I can set up a production line to create the maximum amount of cards in the smallest amount of time as possible...

I created another two this evening using the Less is More latest challenge, which is a theme challenge - SPRING. Spring to me is new flowers, and Mothers Day. These cards use the Sale-a-bration stamp set Bliss, which has to be my favourite Sale-a-bration set. I love the butterfly and damask in the set, but this is the first time I've used this little flower. It reminds me of a cherry blossom, especially the lighter of the two....

I will be participating in this challenge again, I'm sure.. So, head over, and have a look at the other entries (there are some amazing artists participating in these challenges!) 

Happy Stamping Guys!

Stampin' Up! Chalked Mothers Day Cards

I've had a very productive night tonight!
I have made a further 3 mothers day cards for the Australian Troops stationed overseas. My Stampin' Up! team mate is coordinating the collection once again this year, so I thought I should do my part and submit a few cards.... I shared this card with you earlier today, and loved the simplistic design, the wow factor, and the softness that was created, all by using my Stampin' Chalks!

I created some masks using off cut scratch paper, and stamped my images inside the mask. I then heat embossed them using clear embossing powder, and then blended my chalks over the top. I started with the two circles, and then the question formed, what else could I use as a mask? It dawned on me that the Top Note die would make a very pretty shape... so out it came... and the bottom card was born! I love how all these cards turned out, and the fact that they are super easy to post (being single layer cards) is an added bonus. With the Troops cards, I'm very aware that these cards will be travelling overseas, and then back to Australia, so I try to keep embellishments and layers to a minimum, and these cards make the grade!
Thanks for looking and happy stamping!
Jess

Ways to use your Stampin' Up! Chalks - Cards for the Troops

Hi all!
I think my mojo has kicked back in! I made two cards this morning that I am more than happy with! I will post them separately as they are very different cards....
The first one is made using the Stampin' Up! Chalks which I don't use nearly enough... I forget how pretty they are, and how easy to use they are!

I've started creating Mothers Day Cards for the troops, so I've been making some clean and simple cards, that are fairly flat, and easy to post. So, when I came across the Less is More Challenge of one layer cards, with the bonus of using Flowers, I knew I wanted to make another card for the troops!

I love this card! And, it was so quick and easy to make.... I might make a bunch more to send with my Troops cards!

Thanks for stopping by, and if you have the time, why not create some cards for the Aussie Diggers stationed overseas?

Happy Stamping!