Seeing Spots - Simply Stampin' Challenge.

This week on the Simply Stampin' Challenge it is a Colour Combo - using Whisper White, Basic Grey, Rich Razzleberry and Always Artichoke. I love challenges like this, that invite you to use combinations you would never have considered before, and that push you out of your comfort zone.

I added detail to the ribbon by fixing eyelets through using the Crop-a-dile, and of course, a little sparkle with rhinestones. I punched a template to help me draw on the white rings, and I used the Signo uni-ball Gel Pen, so that the ink would show up on the darker card.

Please check out what the rest of the design team have made by clicking here. There are some lovely pieces of work!

Recipe:
Card stock: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Always Artichoke, Basic Grey.
Ribbon: Rich Razzleberry.
Punches: Eyelet Border, 1-3/8" circle large, crop-o-dile.
Other: Basic Rhinestones, Eyelets, cuttlebug and poinsettia die (non SU)

Happy Crafting!

Sail Away - Simply Stampin' Challenge

I loved the sketch this week, and thought it went perfectly with my new Sail Away stamp from the mini catalogue. The quality of Stampin' Up! products never ceases to amaze me, and even my husband commented that the image left by this stamp was just like it had been hand sketched! The detail is just fantastic.

I have rotated/flipped the sketch, but that is allowed, and I have also replaced the sentiment with a knotted cord detail.

Luckily I had the perfect little anchor charm to go with this stamp, which I have attached using linen thread to the top left corner of the stamped image.

Let me know what you think of this one, I think it is really versatile and I was going to use it either for a men's birthday card, or alternatively as a sympathy card (obviously with the appropriate messages inside). Which do you think? Let me know!

Recipe;

Stamp Sets; Sail Away

Inks; Black StazOn, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Various Watercolour pencils.

Card stock; Night of Navy, Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Ribbon; Marina Mist, Linen Thread

Other; White and Brass eyelets, brass anchor charm (all non SU)

Easter Card - Simply Stampin' Challenge

I had a total nightmare with this particular card - I knew what I wanted to do, have a pile of eggs, and one hatched, but couldn't make it work no matter what I tried. Finally Niki came to the rescue, saying that I had too much orange - and she was right, so I removed some of the eggs and hey presto - much improved. I am very pleased with my little chick especially - any suggestions for a name???

- Post your ideas below...

And a close up of the little fella - 

I hope you like him!

Recipe:

Stamp sets; Occasional Greetings, For Everything, Fast Flowers

Inks; Real Red, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose

Card stock; Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Certainly Celery, Whisper White.

Punches; 1-3/8" Circle Large, 1/8" Circle.

Ribbon; Daffodil Delight

Other; Cuttlebug and oval die cutters (all non SU)

Happy Crafting...