Paper Pieced Perfect Blend with Stampin' Up! Retiring In Colors

Paper Pieced Perfect Blend with Stampin' Up! Retiring In Colors

Oooh you are loving the RETIRING LISTS (link on Right Hand Side) - thank you to everyone who has ordered so far - some items are already SOLD OUT so if you think you NEED something then don't delay for too long.

And so on to today's card - I am pleased that the Perfect Blend stamp set has made it to the new 2014/15 Annual Catalogue (launches on 1 July 2014) however the 2012-14 In Colors are going. I have used Midnight Muse Core'dinations, Crumb Cake and Whisper White on this card.

I stamped the cup image on Crumb Cake using Black StazOn ink and then also on Whisper White and a paper from the In Color Designer Series Paper Stack. I then cut out the lid and cup holder and paper pieced them onto the Crumb Cake image.

The background was embossed using the Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder. The banners were cut using the Hearts a Flutter Framelits. The card was finished with ribbon (Midnight Muse Stitched Satin & Whisper White Baker's Twine) and Pearl Basic Jewels.

I am really pleased with how this has turned out - shame I am not drinking coffee at the moment!

Here are the main Stampin' Up! supplies used today. Remember you can now order online if you prefer - if you click on the image you will be directed to my online store where you can pop them into your shopping basket. If you would prefer not to order online please either email me or give me a call on07530 368466 and I will be happy to help.

Don't forget to check out the RETIRING LISTS - lots of items have already sold out so if you want something make sure you order it NOW!

Hexagon Hive Thinlits Die and Stampin' Up In Colors 2012-14

Hexagon Hive Thinlits Die and Stampin' Up In Colors 2012-14

Oh dear Norwich City Football Club managed to get themselves relegated from the Premiership this weekend - my husband will be very grumpy so just as well he is away at the moment! If you are into football then you might know that Norwich are know as the Canaries and their kit is yellow & green which inspired my colours for this card. 

I have used Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit and Midnight Muse - all from the Stampin' Up! In Colors 2012-14 which WILL be retiring at the end of June - so if you love them make sure you stock up NOW!

I used the Hexagon Hive Thinlits Die to cut a piece of Summer Starfruit & Gumball Green and then layered the "waste" Gumball Green hexagons on the Summer Starfruit base to create the background.  The cherry stamp is from the Create a Cupcake stamp set.  I love the Occasions Alphabet stamp set - there is a phrase for every occasion.  The sentiment and mat are cut using the Circles Collection Framelits. The card is finished with a Midnight Muse Stitched Satin Ribbon bow.

Here are the main Stampin' Up! supplies used today. Remember you can now order online if you prefer - if you click on the image you will be directed to my online store where you can pop them into your shopping basket. If you would prefer not to order online please either email me or give me a call on07530 368466 and I will be happy to help.

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Fishy on a Dishy with Stampin' Up! By the Tide

Fishy on a Dishy with Stampin' Up! By the Tide

I found this stamped image while I was tidying my desk so thought I would make a quick card with it!  The colours I used are Crumb Cake and Gumball Green. 

The fish image is from By the Tide and was inked using Stampin' Write Markers and stamped onto Naturals Ivory card. I cut out the image and a mat using the Big Shot & Ovals Collection Framelits. The background is embossed using the Scallops Embossing Folder. A piece of Stitched Satin Ribbon, Linen Thread and Burlap Ribbon add some texture and the card is finished with a sentiment from Four You, hand cut into a banner.

It is always tricky to make cards for men but I think this one fits the bill.

Here are the main Stampin' Up! supplies used today. Remember you can now order online if you prefer - if you click on the image you will be directed to my online store where you can pop them into your shopping basket. If you would prefer not to order online please either email me or give me a call on07530 368466 and I will be happy to help.

CHOOSE AN EXCLUSIVE PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET WITH EVERY £60 (excluding P&P) YOU SPEND - MORE DETAILS HERE

Stampin' Up! Uk - It's a Happy Birthday with Apothecary Art

Stampin' Up! Uk - It's a Happy Birthday with Apothecary Art

So I am continuing my quest to use ALL my stamps before the new Stampin' Up! Catalogue comes out in July. Today's offering uses the Apothecary Art Stamp Set - can't believe I hadn't used this particular stamp before .....

I stamped the image in Basic Grey ink and used my trusty Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the sentiment and cut it out using the Labels Collection Framelits. The image was coloured using Summer Starfruit & Pear Pizzazz ink and a Blender Pen and the edges sponged with Smoky Slate ink. The Designer Series Paper is from Eastern Elegance, matted and layered onto Smoky Slate, Whisper White (embossed using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder) and Summer Starfruit card. 

The card is finished off with a Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon tied in a bow - don't forget Summer Starfruit will be retiring in June to make way for new In Colors so make sure you stock up if you love it.

Here are the main Stampin' Up! supplies used to make today's card. Remember you can now order online if you prefer - if you click on the image you will be directed to my online store where you can pop them into your shopping basket. If you would prefer not to order online please either email me or give me a call on07530 368466 and I will be happy to help.