Simple Stems Note Cards

Today's card features the Simple Stems stamp set, some colour coordinating ribbon and Stampin' Up Note Cards.

Stampin' Up Note Cards  are a great way to create cards.  They are slightly smaller than a standard C6 size card and come with envelopes.  This design was inspired by a card Jacque Williams sent me.  She is my upline's upline and team leader of Creative Inkers.  It is so nice to receive cards from fellow demos, have the support of my upline, as well as Jacque who oversees the larger team.

Jacque's card to me featured other stamp set, but I liked the way she used the ribbon on the card and embossed the background to add to the main stamped image.  I like the way this Simply Stem stamp set allows for two step stamping which makes it easy to use two different colours.  

After I had stamped the flower and matted it onto some coloured card I felt the square was wider than it needed to be and it should have been more of a rectangle shape.  I felt it looked it a bit empty on each side of the flower. I decided to add some Rhinestones on each side and I was pleased with the results. 

If you would like to purchase some Note Cards or other products, you can order direct through me or through the online store by selecting me as your demonstrator.   

Angela

Happy Watercolour and the Clear Block Watercolour Background

The other day I learnt a new technique using a clear mount block to create a background.  Here is the card I created using this technique.  

This card also features the file fold technique which is created using the Envelope Punch Board.
  
Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Happy Watercolour, Hardwood, Express Yourself (Hostess set)
Ink: Black Staz On, Versamark, Pool Party - marker
Card: Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe
Other: Envelope Punch Board, Sweet Sorbet Accessory Kit (SAB), Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Clear mount block, Spritzer

Here is a video from Stampin' Up! showing you how the create the watercolour background using a clear block.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Angela

Weekly Deals - Week 4

Here are this week's deals. Available until 29th April.

Afternoon Daydream Kit - Digital Download Price: Was $13.95   Now $8.37	Christmas Ornament Punch Price: Was $33.95   Now $25.46	Fun Flowers Bigz L Die Price: Was $67.95   Now $50.96	I Am Me Designer Series Paper Price: Was $22.95   Now $17.21
In Color Boutique Details Price: Was $19.25 Now $14.44	Modern Medley Designer Series Paper Price: Was $22.95 $17.21	Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit Price: Was $59.95 $44.96

If you would like to place an order, you can order online or contact me directly.  If you order online and are part of the hostess club or would like to be part of it, please contact me for this month's hostess code.

Angela

Kids' Holiday Class

During the school holidays I offer a holiday craft class for kids.   During this class the children will have the opportunity to make at least three projects.  They will get to make at least two cards and a 3D project.  

They will get to use a variety of crafting products and tools such as stamps, punches, Big Shot, Texture Boutique Embossing Machine and the Envelope Punch Board.

Here are some samples of the types of cards we will make.  Colours, card and paper may vary.

 

When: Wednesday 30th April

Time: 1:30pm - 4pm

Where: My home in Unsworth Heights

Cost: $20. This will also include some afternoon tea

RSVP: By 6pm Monday 28th April.  Places are limited, so get in quick.

This class is best suited for children seven and older.  

Please email me for more information or to register your place.

Angela

Happy Easter

Happy Easter!  I hope you are enjoying a relaxing Easter weekend, spending time with family and friends, as well as taking time to remember the reason we celebrate Easter.

Here are a couple of Easter projects I made.  This card is one that I taught at a elderly community group recently.  They each got to make their own card like this.

I used the Stampin' Up Note cards & Envelopes for this card.  The card features the Eggstra Spectacular and Petite Petals stamp sets.  The group enjoyed using the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine to created the texture background.  This is a great portable embossing tool.  It will be available again when the new annual catalogue comes out in July.  

I also made an Easter basket which I saw on Keryn Campbells' blog which she learnt how to make from Frenchie's blog.  My basket, like Keryn's, is made from one piece of A4 piece of cardstock.  This basket is ideal for Easter eggs.  It may be a bit late for you to make now for this Easter, but it can also be made to hold small gifts for other occasions.

Enjoy the rest of your Easter weekend.

Take care,
Angela

Weekly Deals - Week 3

Here are this week's Weekly Deals

Champagne Glimmer Paper Price: $10.95 Now $8.21	Floral District Photobook Template - Digital Download Price: $24.95  Now $14.97	Merry Minis Punch Pack Price: $35.95 Now $26.96	Naturals Designer Buttons Price: $10.95 Now $8.21
Silver Glass Glitter Price: $8.50 Now $6.38	This And That Epic Day Designer Series Paper Price: $22.95  Now  $17.21	Timber Stampin' Around Standard Wheel Price: $13.25 Now $9.94

Here they are in the online store.

Angela

Sweet Sorbet "Card in a Box"

Here is another Card in Box.  This time using some of the Sweet Sorbet DSP from Sale-a-bration.  

Here is the back of the box which has room for your birthday greeting.

 

Here it is flat, ready to send in a standard C6 envelope.

Thanks for stopping by.

Angela

Watercolour Wonder & Flower Shop "Card in a Box"

I have seen lots of "cards in a box" recently and I have been very impressed by them.  I finally got to make my own and this was one of the projects we made at my weekend class.  My "card in a box" is cased from the Tauranga Extravaganza.

The one on the right with the Summer Starfruit ribbon is one I made before the class as a sample.  The one on the left with the Tangerine Tango ribbon is the the one I made during the class to show everyone what to do. I then finished it off afterwards. These "cards in box" feature the lovely Watercolour Wonder DSP.  Here are some more photos of them.

 

The great feature about these cards is that they can even be folded flat and posted in the mail. Come back tomorrow and see another card in this style and see how it folds flat. 
 
Materials:

Stamps: Flower Shop. Label Love, Petite Petals

Ink: Island Indigo, Summer Starfruit, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight

Card: Whisper White, Island Indigo, Gumball Green, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight 

DSP: Watercolor Wonder

Other: Simply Scored Tool, Stampin’ Trimmer, Pansy Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Artisan Punch, Summer Starfruit Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip

If you and some friends would like to learn how to make this card, please contact me to arrange a class.   

Angela

Easter Bag in a Box

With Easter coming up, I thought it would be great to make some little gift boxes/bags for some Easter Eggs.  This little gift bag/box was made using the Envelope Punch Board.  I first saw one on Paula Reid's blog and it was created by Sam Donald.  This was one of the projects we made at my weekend monthly class.

This gift bag only uses a 6" x 6" piece of DSP, so you can make four out of one 12" x 12" piece of DSP.  It can fit a Cadbury creme egg, marshmallow egg or a few smaller Easter eggs.  Perfect for giving an Easter treat.
 
Materials:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink: Pool Party

Card: Whisper White

DSP: Sweet Sorbet(SAB)

Other: Envelope Punch Board, Small Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Boho Blossom Punch, Summer Starfruit Ribbon, Basic Jewels/Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots/Adhesive 

Have a great week and remember to come back tomorrow to see another card/project we made at the class.

Angela

Banner Framelits and Petite Petals Thank You Tag

Here is a thank you tag that I made one of my customers for their order this month.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Petite Petals, Express Yourself (Hostess)
Card: Whisper White, Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, Baked Brown Sugar
Ink: Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, Baked Brown Sugar
Other: Big Shot, Banner Framelits, Sweet Sorbet Accessory Kit (SAB), Basic Jewels, Petite Petals Punch, Star Punch (non SU)

Have a great weekend.

Angela 
 

Week 2 of Weekly Deals

Today is Wednesday so that means a new week of weekly deals.  Click here to to see this week's deals at the online store.  

You can purchase online or contact me to place an order.  I will be putting in an order next Tuesday evening - the last day before week 3's deals.

Dress Up Framelits Dies Price: $51.95 $38.96	Floral Fusion Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die Price: $11.50 $8.63	Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die Price: $16.95 $12.71	Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die Price: $16.95 $12.71
Needlepoint Border Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Price: $16.95 $12.71	Recipes By Design Digital Kit - Digital Download Price: $13.95 $8.37	Secret Garden Framelits Dies Price: $51.95 $38.96

Have a great week. 

Angela

Weekly Deals - Start Today!

Today is the first of the weekly deals.  Here they are.

Large Pearl Basic Jewels Price: $10.95 $8.21	Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Price: $19.25 $14.44	Mom, I Love You Ensemble - Digital Download Price: $13.95 $8.37	Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Price: $19.25 $14.44
Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Price: $19.25 $14.44	Vintage Trinkets Accents & Elements Price: $11.95 $8.96	Wild Wasabi Stampin' Emboss Powder Price: $9.95 $7.46

If you would like to place an order, you can place an order online or contact me. Remember to place your orders on or before Tuesday 8th April.

If you are placing an online order and you are considering being or are already a part of my Hostess Stamp Club, then you can add some of these items to your purchase for this month,.  Before you place your order, please contact me for a hostess code.   

If you place an order through me and others are also placing an order, then the shipping costs will be shared. 

Have a great day.

Angela