Vintage Natures Walk

Stampin’ Up! has some fantastic products if you like the Vintage look that is very popular at the moment. The Natures Walk stamp Set & Botanical Gazette DSP are just perfect for this look.  I think I have nearly worn this stamp set out, I just love its versatility.

I’m not sure how well the detail shows in these photos, but I have used Champaign Mist Shimmer Paint over the eggs & the bees wings to add some subtle bling.

This one is slightly outside my comfort zone as I don’t use blue a lot.

The last card is a sympathy card that I made for my dear friend Jane who last her Father recently.

Be sure to check my blog regularly over May.  We are having weekly specials released each Wednesday.

Happy Stamping

Ann Wills

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Sweet & Sour

I am a terrible hoarder of Designer Series Paper (DSP).  It is just so pretty I don’t want to cut it up!  I set myself a goal this week to cut into my stash, so here goes.

The following 2 cards feature the Sweet & Sour Specialty Paper which I just love.  It features Pumpkin Pie & Rose Red  making a dynamic colour combination.  I also has gloss detailing on one side.

For this first card I have used the Birthday Bakery Hostess Stamp Set.  You will also notice 2 new fantastic products from the Autumn-Winter Mini. 

The wide pink wave was cut out using the new Tasteful Trim Die.  This die gives you 4 different trim styles that will fit perfectly on a 12x12” Scrapbook page or you can shorten them to use on cards. Not only that but as you can cut fabric with these dies, you can make your own rik-rac etc.

The orange bobbles are our new Pom Pom trim which I have attached with our new Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sheets – so easy, just press the trim onto the adhesive sheet, pull it up & you are ready to attach it where you want!

 

The second card is one I was going to teach my Stamp Club except I had a few complications (mainly because I don’t know how to use a ruler ) so I might leave it for a while until I have perfected it!

The stamp set I have used for this card is Cottage Garden &  I have used stick on Pearls to highlight the flowers & butterfly.

Happy Stamping

Ann

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Inset Technique

I’m not sure that this is the correct name for this technique, but it makes sense to me .  This technique is so simple, yet it turns a basic card into a WOW!  All you do is glue whatever shapes you choose onto your card & run it through the Big Shot using my new favourite Embossing folder, the Square Lattice.  I love how this folder adds extra dimension & texture to your projects.

This first card is my first attempt at “quilting” with paper.  A fantastic way to use up left-overs!  I have used Baja Breeze card stock & Elegant Soiree DSP.  I’ve added Chantilly Lace & Antique Brad & Pearl to enhance the vintage look of the card.

This is a card I made for my Up-line Julia Leece’s birthday.  It uses the same technique as above but I have used our awesome new Create a Cupcake stamp set & the Build a Cupcake Punch.  Got to love this punch, no more cutting out fiddly bits!

The colour combination is Concord Crush & Pear Pizzazz from our current in-colours & I have use Crystal Effects on the cherries to give them more dimension.

This last card is what my Stamp Club will be making this week, although they will have a colour choice!  I actually cased this idea off Lisa Bullock who is a very clever member of our team.

This is such a yummy colour combination – Mariner Mist, Rich Razzelberry, Blushing Bride & Perfect Plum.  Below is what it looks like when you open the card.

That’s all for today folks, so until next time

Happy Stamping

Ann

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French Foliage

I just love the new French Foliage set.  You can do so much with it.  Not only does it have beautiful Autumn leaves, but it also has a French Script background stamp with it.  Priced at just $47.95 for wood mount or $37.95 for clear mount it is great value for a 6 piece set as well.

The Cajun Craze card stock works so well with the Autumn theme & I love the rustic look that the Textured Impressions embossing folder from the carry over list gives this card too.  Note the little ladybird on one of the leaves - It is from the Clearly for You set from the new mini.  It is a bit hard to see in the photo, but I covered it in Crystal Effects to give it a 3 dimensional look.

Happy Stamping
Ann

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The Autumn - Winter Mini is Here!

The Autumn-Winter Mini has arrived & along with it, my missing Mojo!  There are so many awesome stamp sets & accessories that I just had to get my fingers inky. 

With nights starting to get colder & the rain setting in, what better way to entertain yourself than getting together with a group of stamping addicts for a fun night in - give me a call & book in your night at my place or yours.  Your friends will love it & you will get the Hostess Benefits on qualifying sales.

Why not click on the image below to have a look at the new Mini or if you would like a copy of your own Contact Me

We also have a carry over list of popular items from the Summer Mini.

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