Moroccan Medallion

I love my medallion stamp, it has to be one of my most used stamps in my whole collection! It works fantastically with the Joseph's coat embossing technique, and the fiery colours make me think of spices and sun - hence the Morocco Medallion title:

I used various colours over the base, blending them together using sponge daubers. The medallion was then heat embossed over the top, before being swiped over with the deep cherry cobbler red.

Any residue was wiped off, revealing the glorious colours underneath the clear embossing. I hope you like it! Finished off with a 'friend' sentiment this card could be used for a birthday, get well card or as a general greeting.

One of the reasons I love this stamp so much is that it is so versatile, I can stamp it onto tissue paper and make flowers, use it in a background as I have done HERE on my scrapbook layout, I can just use the centre circle section, or the stamp can be the main feature as in today's card. If you love it to, then why not order one from me? Contact me at craftingbecky@gmail.com to get yours!

I have decided to enter this make into a few challenges this week - let me introduce you to them:

craft room challenge - 'emboss it' This fortnightly challenge has some great inspiration in it's design team, and I love the total mix of styles that are represented.

creative craft challenges 2 - 'anything goes' This one is one I check out often as it is not limited to paper crafts - I can show off my jewellery makes here.

art with no boundaries - 'anything goes' and 'fit to be tied' This one is new to me, but I am loving the site and links so will be back for more. Running 2 concurrent challenges, I am only entering the anything goes this occasion.

house of gilli - 'emboss' Small and cute images here, so my make may be a little out of place, but I checked and you don't need to use Gilli images - I love your colouring ladies - very envious!

simon says stamp and show - 'your favourite stamp' When I saw the 'favourite stamp' challenge I had to enter it!

That's all for now, and the recipe is listed below.

Happy Crafting,
Becky x


Recipe: (all items Stampin' Up! unless stated)
Stamp Sets: Medallion, For My Family
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, VersaMark.
Card Stock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Calypso Coral.
Punches: Modern Label, Word Window
Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Basic Rhinestones

Two of a Kind - Simply Stampin' Challenge

Morning lovelies! I hope today finds you all well and chirpy? The challenge over at Simply Stampin' is to make 2 of a kind today... so of course I broke the rules... why stop at 2?!

When I made the first of these cupcake toppers I knew I had to make a whole set! These toppers are one of the makes we will be creating on my jubilee themed class on 6th May for which there are a few spaces still left - contact me at craftingbecky@gmail.com if you want to take part!

I love the colour combo of Real Red, Whisper White and Night of Navy - the closest match to the Union Jack flag colours. The three colours are so vibrant and create real impact, here is a close up of the red side of one of the toppers:

And the reverse of the same flower in the blue colour way is below. The stamp I have used is from the A la Carte selection of the catalogue, priced at £7.95 it is so versatile and wood mounted! Triple treat flower is a great starting place for beginner crafters and a great addition to the seasoned crafter's stash.

All items used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Triple Treat Flower

Inks: Real Red, Night of Navy

Card Stock: Whisper White

Punches: 1/2" Circle, 5 Petal Flower, Fancy Flower

Other: Dimensionals, cocktail sticks (non SU)

Happy Crafting!

Cupcake Punch SPECIAL OFFER!

Who doesn't love cupcakes?! 

I know I am a huge fan, they look and taste so good, so when I saw the build a cupcake stamp set in the mini catalogue, with the matching punch I had to have them! Because I think you will love them to, I am offering an exclusive 10% discount this weekend only! Here is a card using both of them, although it didn't turn out quite how I anticipated, as making it late at night, with dodgy lighting I thought I was using Bashful Blue - but actually used Baja Breeze. I also used Wild Wasabi thinking it was Certainly Celery. Oh well - I still like it!

Please excuse the dodgy stamping of the text at the bottom of the card - I blame being over tired when making this card along with the bad lighting!

If you love this stamp set and punch as much as I do you need to contact me quick! Both the punch and stamp set are only available to order until MONDAY!

The punch is great value at £15.50, and the stamp set is £20.95 (wood mounted) or £16.95 (cling mounted) BUT place an order with me for both the stamp set and punch this weekend and receive an exclusive 10% DISCOUNT on these items!

Here is a close up of the topper I made using the cupcake set:

Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Create a Cupcake, So Swirly.
Inks: Baja Breeze, Regal Rose.
Card Stock: Baja Breeze, Regal Rose, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White.
Punches: Cupcake Builder, Scallop Circle, Scallop Trim Border.
Ribbon: Baja Breeze.
Other: Spray Glitter (non SU), Basic Rhinestone.

Happy Crafting!