A New Ink on Life

Bird, Bird, Bird is the Word

Okay, no I didn't fall off the face of the earth or get whisked away somewhere exotic, lets just leave it at I have had two very stressful weeks. This is my "Happy Place" and I would like to keep it that way,lol!

So, onward to the crafting!
 
 

These are the projects I will be making with my Stamp Club this month. I wanted to show them how versitle the Two Step Bird Punch could be. It is great for both Masculine and Feminine projects and of course for all those fun think outside the box punch creations. We will also be using the Sale a Bration Vintage Labels Stamp Set (get it FREE with a $65 purchase!)

This cute little bag was created with the Fancy Favour Sizzix Die for the Big Shot-A Stampin' Up! Exclusive. I created a vintage feel by using the Jumbo Wheel Very Vintage and rolled it randomly ovet the Kraft Card Stock using Chocolate Chip Ink. The Patterned paper is from the Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack. Everything was heavily sponged with Creamy Caramel Ink.

This is a super fun card and uses the wings of the Two Step Bird Punch to create Tulips! I punched out 9 wings from Pale Plum Textured Card Stock and sponged them with coordinating ink. The vase was created using the Wide Oval Punch to punch out Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, again I used my Stampin' Sponges to create depth with the matching Ink. See the cool scalloped white piece? They are the Hugs Notes found in the Occasions Mini, perfect for stamping and layering on. The DSP is from the Cottage Wall pack.

This Easel card has a more masculine feel to it. I love how it uses a different type of fold but the best part is it folds up to fit inside a standard envelope. The base of the card is Taken With Teal Card Stock and the DSP for this card is from the Sweet Pea Paper Pack, definately a must have item from the Mini Catalogue. Of course the yummy Chocolate Chip Cord Button finishes it off and holds the card front up right.

Have a great day and happy Stampin'

Everythings Coming Up.......ROSES

 Paper roses that is! I have been seeing some incredible paper flowers on projects all over the internet these past few weeks so I thought I would take a stab at creating one myself. I didn't follow any specific directions just kind of played around until I got the desired look I wanted. So are you ready to see what I created?

And here is the full card.

Whatcha think?! Not bad if I do day so myself,lol! Yes I took lots of pictures and yes I will post pictures of how to make it but unfortunately it won't be today. You see my "little Miss Monster" as we affectionately like to call her (aka my almost 3 year old) seems to have been playing with mommy's memory card reader for the computer and now it will not upload any photos from my SD card. Thankfully I had already uploaded a few last night so I am able to share these with you today. The card itself I designed using the current sketch Challenge on KEESH'S BLOG. But boy was it a challenge as this rose is BIG! Also another one of my favourite challenge blogs PPA is having a spring themed challenge,flowers are springy-right? Okay I admit there are no roses in bloom on my rose bush right now but there are buds; one of the perks of living on the west coast! (okayand I also admit we have had an unusually mild winter,but I'm not complaining)

So today you will just have to settle for a list of supplies :) I used the Ornament Punch to punch out Very Vanilla Textured Card stock then sponged with Dusty Durango Ink to create the petals of the roses. The Leaf is also punched out using the Ornament Punch this time I used Old Olive, folded it in half and ran through the Paper Crimper. The base of the card is also old Olive and I used the Sizzix Big Shot and Impressions Folder in Elegant Bouquet to create the embossed floral background-I can not say enough about my Big Shot, LOVE IT!!!!! The rose was backed onto the Lattice die cut and a square of So Saffron Designer Series Paper. Of course I couldn't have a rose with out some pearls so I carefully placed a Medium Vanilla Pearl (from the Pretties Kit) in the center and then two small ones on the card. The sentiment was created using the Tiny Tags stamp set and matching Medium Jewlery Tag Punch.
 

I am hoping to get a new SD card reader tomorrow and as soon as I do I will work on uploading the directions for the flower.

Have a great day and happy stampin'!

Sale a Bration Cottage Wall Class and UStamp Winner

Okay so I know it is a little pass Friday! I did however do the drawing for the FREE UStamp pass winner but just didn't have the chance to post the results her until now.

True Random Number Generator

Min: Max: Result: 16

Congratulations Tina Lockhart!

Here what Tina does to welcome Spring:

Thanks for the opportunity to win a free pass to UStamp. I love your projects! Our spring rituals include a fun trip to the store to buy the kids new rain slickers (usually means the cute boots/galoshes (sp?) and matching umbrella too.) Spring cleaning is huge in our house - it's very old and dry and dusty in the winter - so we too welcome spring in our house.

It was so fun reading how everyone gets ready for Spring -but now I feel like I really need to start on MY cleaning!

I have already emailed Tina and I apologize I didn't get the chance to post the results here sooner but be sure to keep your eyes open for another chance to win a FREE PASS coming soon!

So want to see a cute project I have been working on for an upcoming class?! Here it is: 

This cute little holder and cards is made using just one sheet of our Stampin' Up's Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper,the SAB Stamp Set Whimsical Words (get it for FREEE with a $65 order!),Whisper White Note Cards and some matching cardstock in Old Olive, Orchid Opulence,and Pale Plum . I originally had designed this project using the Sending Love DSP for one of my tutorials for the last round of UStamp but it was a little more "blinged up" with accessories (this should give you small idea what type of tutorials are offered). It is so quick and easy to make! When one of my club members saw it she asked it I would design it as a class for her and her friends using the Cottage Wall Paper, so that's exactly what I did! She will be having some new stampers at this class so I really want to keep the design very simple. Purple is so not my colour but I am now very fond of of this colour combination and I can see myself using this patterned paper more, especially for Spring. I love the richness that this combination brings but it still is soft and feminine. I must say I think this is the first time I have ever used Orchid Opulence so thank you Sheri for pushing me out of my comfort zone!

Have a great day everyone and Happy Stampin',