Blog of the Week - Stamp Happy NZ

Hey everyone, sorry I've been so slack lately keeping this blog up to date,things have been hectic the last couple of weeks.  But finally here it is, our blog of the week, and only a week and a half late!  Don't forget to check back soon for the March Challenge.  Have a good weekend, can't wait to catch up with some of you at the New Plymouth Training on Saturday!

This week Jacquelyn Pedersen's blog Stamp Happy NZ is our blog of the week.  Not only does she create some amazing cards and 3D items like the one featured, but she has also had her work published!!

Check out Jacque's card in the latest issue of New Zealand's Scrapbooking Mag UP2 Scrap.  There are also some other good SU promos.

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

{Friendship Blooms Milk Carton}

This last week we made two milk cartons, a very FUN twist on the standard box. The template is quite easy, just a few extra diagonal creases to make this unique top.

This one uses the Soft Subtles colour range and two of the Saleabration sets, Freindship Blooms and Lots of Thoughts, both of which can be earned for FREE with a qualifying order.

The great thing about this flower is that it's so easy to cut out. I've added some accents with a white gel pen and one of the flowers from the Spring Bouquet punch.

Lots of Thoughts is really versatile because you can use your Stampin Up! markers to use just portions of each stamp, as shown in this sample. Hurry! These are only available until the end of February!

Posted by stamphappynz at 3:43 PM 2 comments

Blog of the Week - Punknscrap

This post is from Louise's blog.  She's used one of my favourite stamp sets.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Bundle of Love

 
This is my entry for the weekend SCS sketch challenge.
I love the Giraffe, it is from bundle of love which was a set available back in the spring catalogue. I can't stop using this one though. I like this set alot more than the baby sets in the idea catalogue.
I bought the Sarah dp for the mini book class I am holding next week, but I just couldn't resist opening the pack I fell in love with this paper in particular. I am mad on paisley!
Card Recipe:
Bundle of Love Stamp Set
Curvy Verses Stamp Set
Polkadots & Paisley Stamp Set
Sarah dp
Apricot Appeal Cardstock
Barely Banana Cardstock
Whisper White Cardstock
Blender Pen
Basic Black Ink Pad
Barely Banana Ink Pad
Apricot Appeal Ink Pad
Soft Subtles Brads
Mini Glue Dots
Dazzling Diamonds
Distressing Tool

Posted by punknscrap at 9:03 AM

Judy's February Challenge

Here is a stunning card that Judy made.  Check out more of her cards on her blog Cards, Scrapbooking & Musings

 

I am submitting a card I have made using the gorgeous French Flair background gold embossed onto Vintage Violet cardstock. Added the ribbon before mounting onto the metallic gold cardstock card then added embellishments. Inside of card has a cream parchment insert with the bird from my matching Carte Postale set stamped in gold in the top right hand corner.  This was a reasonably easy card to make but feel that it appears more complex than it actually is.  I really love this stamp and the matching Carte Postale set.
I made this to send to friends later this month for their golden wedding anniversary.

Stamp Sets - French Flair, Carte Postale

Cardstock - Vintage Violet, Metallic Gold

Ink - Versamark, Gold

Accessories - Ribbon, Gold EP

Sharlene M's February Challenge

Gotta love those water colour crayons!! Here's Sharlene's Entry.  You can check out more of her creations at Magpie Creates.

Stamp Sets - Love Matters

Cardstock - Pink Passion, Basic Black, Watercolour Paper

Ink - Basic Black, Stazon, Pixie Pink

Accessories - Bold Brights Water Colour Crayons, Aqua Brush

Louise's February Challenge

These entries are coming in fast and so far they're looking fabulous!  Here's Louise's

Stamp Sets - All Year Cheer I

DSP - Loves Me

Accessories - On Board Accessories, Flower (random)

Tracy's February Challenge

Wow! Tracy was fast getting her challenge entry in.  Here it is, check out more of her cards at Stamping All Seasons.

Stamp Sets - Merci

Ink - Sage Shadow, Pale Plum, Perfect Plum

Card Stock - Watercolour Paper, Sage Shadow, Pale Plum, Perfect Plum

Accessories - Spritzer, Mat Pack, Brads, Watercolour Brush and Blender Pen,

Trudi's February Challenge

Here's my entry for the February Challenge, it's an engagement card for a friend.  The verse was printed on vellum using my printer.

Stamp Sets - Time Well Spent, French Script (BG)

Ink - Basic Black, Versamark

Cardstock - Lavender Lace, Rose Red, Whisper White, White Vellum

Accessories - White Gel Pen, Silver EP, Clear EP, Stampin Dimensionals,

Tarsha's February Challenge

Here's Tarsha's entry.  She babysat for me last night in exchange for using my stamping stuff, a good deal I think!  She's just started a blog Tarsha's News

Stamp Set - Time Well Spent

Ink - Basic Black, Versamark

Cardstock - Real Red, Whisper White

Accessories - Silver EP, Ticket Punch, Stampin' Write Markers,

Blog of the Week - The Stamp House

Megan has only just started blogging and we think for a newbie she's doing a great job!  Although Megan's new at blogging she's not new at Stampin' Up! she was one of the first to sign up.  If you have any questions ask her - she's read the demo manual from front to back! 

Check out more fantastic cards on her blog The Stamp House.

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Black and White

I love how elegant this simple card looks I made it with friendship blooms stamp set (one of our free sets in the sale-a-bration promotion) . I think this is my favourite sale-a-bration set. It looks much nicer in real life.

Blog of the Week - Keryn's Cards

Keryn's Blog, Keryn's Cards caught my eye this week.  The DSP Handbag is just soo cute!! Check it out!

Sunday, January 27, 2008

DSP Handbag

After a game of squash this evening I needed some wind down time so visited Split Coast Stampers forum looking for new ideas. Today I found a template for a DSP Handbag. Thank you Colleen. The bag is large enough to fit 10 cards and envelopes.

All supplies Stampin' Up! - Enchante DSP, Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon, Sticky Strip.

Sharlene M's January Challenge Entry

Here is yet another fantastic entry.  Thanks to everyone so far who has taken the time to support the challenge.  This card was made by Sharlene Meyer, you can see more of her creations on her blog Magpie Creates.

Stamp Sets - Bugs & Kisses, Carte Postale

Cardstock - Pretty in Pink

DSP - Au Chocolate

Ink - Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink

Accessories - Round Tab Punch, Choc Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Hodgepodge Hardware.

Tracy's January Challenge Entry

Another VERY cute card.  This entry is from Tracy.  You can view her blog by clicking HERE.

Stamp Sets - Small Sayings, Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Farm Fever

Cardstock - Pink Passion, Close to Cocoa, Cool Caribbean, Whisper White

DSP - Loves Me

Ink - Pink Passion, Close to Cocoa, Cool Caribbean

Michelle's January Challenge Entry

Here's Michelle's entry, check our more of her stuff on her blog HERE

It's great to see how every entry so far has been completely different and all the ways you can use spots.

Stampsets - Spot On Jumbo Wheel, Whimsical Alphabet lower

Cardstock - Chocolate Chip, So Saffron & Cool Carribean,

Ink - White Craft Ink

DSP - Friends & Flowers Simply Scrappin' Kit

Louise's January Challenge Entry

It's great seeing the Challenge entries coming in.  Here's another fantastic entry, this one is from Louise. You can see more of her designs HERE.

Stampsets - Seeing Spots, Petals and Polka Dots, Spot On Jumbo Wheel

Cardstock - Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant

Ink - Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories - Pop-up Glue Dots, Brads

 

 

 

ps - even though it's now 12:15am, it's nice coming home from work and seeing these emails with gorgeous cards.

Lisa's January Challenge Entry

Stampsets - Big Blooms, Happy Everything

Cardstock - Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Lovely Lilac & Whisper White

DSP – Petals & Paisleys

Ink – Basic Black

Accessories – Stampin’ Write Markers (Tempting Turquoise and Lovely Lilac), Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail.

For more of Lisa's cards check out her blog HERE

Keryn's January Challenge Entry

Here's an entry from Keryn Campbell - check out her blog by clicking HERE

Stampsets - Wild About You

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue, Sage Shadow

Ink - Bashful Blue, Sage Shadow, Perfect Plum

Accessories - Sponge Daubers, unibal SIGNO gel pen, snail & Stampin Dimensionals.

Trudi's January Challenge Entry

Stampsets - Time Well Spent, Polka Dots & Paisley, All Year Cheer

Cardstock - Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink - Basic Black

Accessories - Stampin' Write Markers, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds & Dimensionals

Hope your enjoying the challenge.

Blog of the Week - Magpie Creates

This week we feature Sharlene Meyer's blog Magpie Creates.  She makes some wonderful cards, some of which I've got planned to case.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Window Card

I was inspired by Cambria Turnbow to try a little acetate window on a card.
Here is my first attempt:

Materials:Stamp Set:Simply Said; Cardstock:Pretty in Pink,Petals & Paisley DSP; Ink:Stazon; Accessories:White Gel Pen,Acetate,White & Pink Grosgrain Ribbon
I am not very happy with how this one turned out- the colours just don't seem right, so I had another go. I think this one is much better:

The words around the heart are stamped with Staz-on on acetate and laid over the DSP heart. The window is popped up on dimensionals so it has quite a cool 3-D effect.
Materials:Stamp Set:Simply Said; Cardstock:Chocolate Chip,Very Vanilla,Pink Passion, Au Chocolate DSP; Ink:Stazon, Chocolate Chip; Accessories:Choc Chip & Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon,Acetate

Posted by Sharlene Meyer at 9:19 AM 2 comments

Labels: Au Chocolate DSP, Card Inspiration, Simply Said Stamp Set, Summer Mini Catalogue

Blog of the Week - PunknScrap

I know it's late, it's been one of those weeks.  So finally here is our 'blog of the week'. Louise? yeah that's me aka Punknscrap is our featured blog this week because she's always leaving comments on my blog (Thank you Lou!) and because we just love her cards and creativity!

Monday, January 14, 2008

Red And Black - Posted for Trace.

I don't know why but when I upload pics on here they are never as clear as the original. Anyhow Trace and I were talking on the phone on Sat night and she said she had stepped out of her comfort zone and done a red and black card.....now for the freaky bizzare part, so had I. So this is my effort, although very badly uploaded.

 

Carte Postale Stamp Set
Leaves La Carte Jumbo Wheel
Basic Black CS
Real Read CS
Basic Black Classic Ink Pad
Brilliance Galaxy Gold pigment ink pad
Stampin Dimensionals

Blog of the Week - O 2 B Stampin'

This is from Michelle Habib's Blog - she always has something new to inspire you.  Check out her blog site - O 2 B Stampin'

Sunday, January 6, 2008

A last one for tonight..

One last card for tonight - one that is inspired by Taylor - Thanks!

Using Time Well Spent (the free demonstrator set - will be a level 3 hostess set in the next catalogue!)

This is a beautiful set, and because I love the colouring in, I'm really enjoying how different each card is.

Inks : Bashful Blue, Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Green Galore, So Saffron

Cardstock : Rose Red, Green Galore, Whisper White.

Accessories : Green Galore Ribbon, Horizontal Slot Punch, Blender Pens, Dimensionals

Posted by Michelle at 2:13 AM 0 comments

Labels: CARDS